a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
It’s common for a neurodivergent woman to unwittingly get stuck in the wrong job. My experience, along with seven things to try if that’s you and you can’t get out. The story. For days, I’d been checking my answering machine (remember those?) and mailbox with excited anticipation. I’d been teaching for several years and had … Read more
Most experts on the topic ignore the importance of non-tech creative expression to facilitate a simpler life. Read on to learn why it is, indeed, important, even if you’re not an artist. The story. ADHD restlessness coursed through my veins like a frightened snake slithering through the grass. I felt like I might jump out … Read more
Career change for autistic women is usually a challenge, but sometimes a necessity. A bit of my story as I offer four huge reasons that you might need to switch gears. The story. I stumbled more than walked down the empty hallway of the old brick school building. I’d just left my first class of … Read more
Why journaling is important is rarely talked about in terms of women with autism or ADHD. This article explains how the habit can be a game-changer for them. The story. Hot, angry tears pricking the back of my eyelids, my pen nearly ripped the page as I poured my emotions into silent, desperate words. I … Read more
Daily routines for ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent women are essential for our mental health. Here’s how to get them started. The story. I settled into my chair with a cup of hot tea, a small, contented smile playing on my lips. I took a sip. Perfect. Not fifteen minutes before, I’d eased out of bed … Read more
How to keep your home tidy if you have ADHD can be a struggle. This easy method will help ANYONE. Read on for the four simple steps. The story. “I’m going to clean my side of the room today.” My younger sister, about eleven years old, stood with crossed arms. A determined glint flashed in … Read more