If you’re someone with AuDHD, you already know that traditional New Year resolutions don’t work for your brain. They feel rigid, overwhelming, and weirdly punishing. And by February, they’ve usually dissolved into a swirl of guilt and frustration. But here’s the truth: You are not the problem. The system is. You don’t need resolutions to…
Every December, we’re bombarded with the same pressure: New Year, New You! Set resolutions. Get disciplined. Become a whole new person overnight. But if you’re AuDHD, you’ve probably learned (the hard way) that traditional New Year’s resolutions don’t work for your brain. And they don’t fail because you’re lazy, undisciplined, or “not trying hard enough.”…
Certain comfort foods just feel like a hug to me, and I’ll be honest, mashed potatoes are definitely one of them. I’ve always loved them. Especially if they’re homemade! But on days when my AuDHD brain has me dealing with low executive function, homemade mashed potatoes can feel like way too much work. On those…
If you’re neurodivergent, chances are quiet time isn’t a luxury for you…it’s a necessity. But explaining that to someone you love can feel surprisingly hard. You don’t want them to think you’re pulling away, shutting them out, or choosing solitude over connection. You just want them to understand that quiet time is how you stay…
When you’re neurodivergent, the idea of hosting or contributing to a New Year’s Eve gathering can feel like too much. All the noise, the expectations, the endless food prep, the pressure to perform socially. It’s enough to make anyone want to stay in pajamas and ring in the new year with a soft blanket and…
If you’re neurodivergent, especially if you’re living with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, you’ve probably had a complicated relationship with sleep your whole life. Maybe you lie awake with a brain that refuses to shut down. Maybe you get your second wind at midnight. Or maybe you know you’re exhausted but somehow still can’t get yourself…
If you’re AuDHD, stimming is a part of life. It’s not just a “quirk”, it’s a natural, neurologically-driven way your brain tries to regulate itself, process sensory input, and cope with overwhelm. Stimming is normal, healthy, and necessary. But here’s the thing we don’t always talk about: sometimes our stims drift into territory that hurts…
When it comes to cooking, for me, it is all about simplicity. There are so many days I don’t have the energy to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So having some great, quick, simple meals that require very little prep time is a game-changer! This smoked sausage and veggies recipe definitely falls…
If you live with AuDHD, you’ve probably spent most of your life hearing some version of “you just need to relax.” As if your nervous system is a dimmer switch and you can simply turn it down at will. Meanwhile, your brain is over here, powered by caffeine, intrusive thoughts, and 42 browser tabs, all…