That feeling of a void inside you – the sense that something is missing, but you can’t quite put your finger on what – can be an unsettling and lonely experience. If you have ADHD, this feeling can be even more pronounced, because your brain is wired for stimulation, engagement, and novelty. When things slowContinueContinue reading “Staring into the void: ADHD and feelings of emptiness”
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Impulsivity and alcohol: why change is harder for ADHD people
If you have ADHD, you probably know what it’s like to struggle with impulsivity. It can show up in so many areas of life – blurting things out, interrupting conversations, impulse spending, jumping from one idea to the next. And when it comes to alcohol, impulsivity can make drinking habits much harder to change. IfContinueContinue reading “Impulsivity and alcohol: why change is harder for ADHD people”
Time blindness & task switching: How to improve executive function
Time blindness and task switching are common areas of difficulty for neurodivergent people. For many of us, time doesn’t feel like a straight line – it’s either now or not now. Deadlines creep up suddenly, five-minute tasks stretch into hours, and switching between different tasks can feel like wading through treacle. These challenges, often linkedContinueContinue reading “Time blindness & task switching: How to improve executive function”
Hidden impacts of sensory processing differences in everyday life
Sensory processing differences can shape everything from how you engage in social situations to how you navigate public spaces, work environments, or even your own home. For many neurodivergent people, the world isn’t just experienced – it’s felt deeply, often in ways that others might not even notice. When your brain processes sensory information differently,ContinueContinue reading “Hidden impacts of sensory processing differences in everyday life”
Sensory overload: How to navigate a world that feels too much
Sensory overload happens when your brain receives more sensory input than it can process. This can come from one overwhelming source – like a blaring alarm – or from multiple inputs at once, such as a crowded shopping centre with fluorescent lights, background music, and the buzz of conversations. When your brain struggles to filterContinueContinue reading “Sensory overload: How to navigate a world that feels too much”
Shame spiral? 6 ways neurodivergent minds can break free
Shame can hit hard, especially when you’re neurodivergent. One moment, you’re navigating life; the next, you’re drowning in self-doubt, overthinking every word, or feeling like you’ve failed in ways no one else seems to. Maybe a social misstep, sensory overload, or rejection – real, perceived or anticipated – set it off. Your nervous system goesContinueContinue reading “Shame spiral? 6 ways neurodivergent minds can break free”
What’s a growth mindset and where can I get one?
A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, practice, and learning. Unlike a fixed mindset, which sees talent as something we’re born with, a growth mindset encourages us to embrace challenges and view setbacks as opportunities to improve. This concept was introduced by psychologist Carol Dweck, whoContinueContinue reading “What’s a growth mindset and where can I get one?”
Unconscious competence: what it is and how to get there
Unconscious competence is a powerful concept in personal growth and skill-building, describing the phase where you’re aware of what you know and can apply it with intention. This idea is part of the “four stages of competence,” a model developed by Noel Burch in the 1970s. The four stages of competence map our journey inContinueContinue reading “Unconscious competence: what it is and how to get there”