An inner critic engaging in negative self-talk is something most people experience, but for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, it can be a relentless and exhausting cycle. The stories you tell yourself—whether about your abilities, worth, or past mistakes—can shape your confidence and behaviour in profound ways. But are these stories real or justContinueContinue reading “Silence your inner critic: 6 proven steps to overcome self-doubt”
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Reclaiming self-trust: Breaking free from neurodivergent self-doubt
Navigating life as a neurodivergent individual often entails grappling with pervasive self-doubt. This internal scepticism can erode self-trust, making it challenging to embrace one’s unique perspectives and abilities. However, understanding the roots of this self-doubt and actively working to rebuild self-trust can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life. The origins of self-doubt inContinueContinue reading “Reclaiming self-trust: Breaking free from neurodivergent self-doubt”
Life lessons from cats on the futility of FOMO
FOMO, the fear of missing out, can lead us to do things we don’t really want to do. We don’t really want to do them, but we do them anyway because we fear what missing out might mean. If you want to skip the part about cats, click here to get to the common reasonsContinueContinue reading “Life lessons from cats on the futility of FOMO”
How to leverage authenticity and bring down internalised shame
Internalised shame around our neurodivergence often stems from societal expectations to conform to ‘normal’ standards, leading us to feel flawed, broken or inadequate. The tension forms when we’re exposed to ‘normalised’ ideas throughout our lives. These ideas come from other people and shape how we feel we ‘should’ behave, feel, emote, work, socialise, look, dress,ContinueContinue reading “How to leverage authenticity and bring down internalised shame”