a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
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
A simple diet helps to simplify your life, thereby reduce your stress. Here are my best tips on figuring out a simple and healthy diet for yourself that is also tasty and satisfying. The story. The dim twilight outside the patio door slowly brightened as I put the last pieces of carrot into the juicer. … Read more
Exercise for Highly Sensitive Women can’t be the same as for neurotypical women. A bit of my story, plus what you need to know for your fitness. The story. Even though we sat in the shade of a sheltered picnic table, the heat of the Texas spring day permeated my skin. I took another swig … Read more
The story. The door click shuts behind me, and I begin my morning nature walk with a deep breath. One foot in front of the other, I study the ground, then bend my neck back to appreciate the blue sky lightly streaked with white clouds. I lower my gaze again. The leaves on the trees … Read more
Self-care for the neurodivergent woman is critical for her mental health. Here are ten lessons I wish I would have learned at a much younger age. The story. Get up. Get dressed. Get moving. Keep moving until my work day is over, or until I’ve crossed everything off my to-do list. This is how my … Read more