I teach regulation strategies as part of my role — and I still forget to use them. Today I was delivering a training session around regulation, mindset, and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). As part of the session, we talked about strategies that can help in the moment when emotions feel overwhelming. One of the participants […]
How do you remember to use coping strategies when you need them?! Read More »
Ironically, I am posting this on 1st May, however this is a blog about April. April always feels like a reflective month for me. It’s my birthday month, it’s Autism Acceptance Month – and this year, it also marks three years of Wellbeing Whizz. When I first started, I don’t think I fully realised where
The Power of One Adjustment When people talk about stress or overwhelm, the conversation often centres on workload. Too much to do, too little time, competing demands etc. For many autistic adults, overwhelm is not just about tasks, but also about sensory load. Sensory load is cumulative, meaning it can build and build into a
Sensory Overload Isn’t Dramatic — It’s Neurological Read More »
Diagnosis Is Not an Endpoint. It Is a Starting Point. Understanding Identity After Autism Diagnosis In my experience – both personally and professionally – when autistic adults receive a diagnosis, people often assume clarity arrives overnight. In reality, it rarely feels that simple. Nothing about your personality has changed. Your history is the same. Your
Diagnosis Is Not an Endpoint – It Is a Starting Point. Read More »
Ah, task and time management. If you’re neurodivergent, you’ve probably done everything “right.” You’ve bought the planners (shout out to my fellow planner addicts who just can’t resist!). Downloaded the apps. Learned the systems. You’ve tried the Pomodoro technique, time-blocking, and every “anchor” habit in the book. And yet, you still feel like you’re failing.
Why Your Strategy Isn’t Working (And It’s Not Because You Aren’t Trying) Read More »
When I first started thinking seriously about pricing my work, imposter syndrome showed up almost immediately. At the beginning, I felt like an “unknown”. Even though I knew my skills, experience, and depth, there was a persistent question in the background: why would someone choose to pay for my services if they don’t know me
It might seem a little strange to be writing and sharing a blog about habits just before Christmas and the New Year. This is usually the time we’re told to pause, indulge, or wait and hold off until 1st January, when we can start fresh, do it “properly,” and commit with a clean slate. But
Starting a New Habit When It Feels Unstable Read More »
Recently, while walking through a nearby park I visit often, I stopped to look at a tree I’ve passed dozens of times. A few weeks ago, its leaves were a vivid, fiery orange; full, expressive, and impossible not to miss. I took a picture at the time because it felt too striking not to capture.
Rooted and Restless: A Neurodivergent Perspective Through Nature Read More »
October is ADHD Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to talk openly about what ADHD really means. ADHD is one of those conditions that people often think they understand – usually because of stereotypes or throwaway comments like “I’m a bit ADHD today.” But the truth is far more complex, and far more
What ADHD Is – and What It Isn’t Read More »
Summer holidays — for some, they conjure images of beach days, family outings, and a slower pace of life. But for many of us who are neurodivergent, running a business, and parenting neurodivergent children, summer can feel more like a logistical obstacle course than a relaxing season. This summer is especially poignant to us
Juggling Summer: The Reality of Being a Neurodivergent Parent, Business Owner, and Human Read More »
“Why can’t you just do it?” “You’ve had all day.” “You’re just making excuses.” I’ve heard those words more times than I can count — at school, at home, even in past workplaces. And every time, I felt a familiar mix of frustration, guilt, and self-doubt. Because I wanted to start the thing. I
🧠 It’s Not That I Won’t — It’s That I Can’t (Yet): Executive Function and Autism Read More »
There’s a popular idea that habits are all about willpower—but I’ve found it’s more about scaffolding than sheer strength. Similarly, there’s often a lot of focus on getting rid of bad habits. But what about building good ones? As a Neurodivergent adult juggling family, work, and my own wellbeing, I’ve noticed that following habits and
Why Not Now? Building Habits with Kindness, Curiosity, and Music in My Ears Read More »
