The Messy Mum Virtual Assistant
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If you’re a mum reading this with a niggling gut feeling that something’s not quite right with your child, this is for you. I’ve been there. I am there. What started as small differences with my daughter in preschool. Not smiling on cue, clinging to one friend, not responding to her name. Grew into years-long… Continue reading When Your Gut Tells You Something’s Up: Our Journey Through the ADHD/Autism Maze
Let’s just start with this, I’ve never really felt comfortable in my body. I know I’m not alone in that. It’s something that so many women and men experience. We often don't talk about it. But for me, the struggle with body image has always been tangled up with something else, ADHD. Growing up, I… Continue reading ADHD, Body Dysmorphia & Motherhood: Learning to Love the Skin I’m In
Can we just laugh at this AI images Arm placement ...hahaha... I used to fight my way out of everything. It was like a cat trapped in a bag, claws out and scrabbling at the sides. I did this even when I knew deep down I was in the wrong. If you told me I’d… Continue reading “It’s Okay to Be Wrong (Even If You Fought Like Hell to Be Right)”
Let’s talk bedrooms.....and not the Pinterest-perfect kind. I’m talking about the bedroom that somehow becomes the family dumping ground. It becomes a laundry hub and an unfinished DIY zone. It even turns into an emotional clutter monster. Sound familiar? Yeah. Me too. As a mum of four with ADHD, my bedroom is supposed to be… Continue reading ADHD-Proofing Your Home: Small Bedroom Changes That Make a Big Difference
How Toggl Helped Me Beat Task Overwhelm as an ADHDer and Virtual Assistant Working from home sounds dreamy, right? No commute, snacks on hand, stretchy pants for days. But if you’ve got ADHD like me, it can also be a total brain jungle. You might think writing a blog post will take 20 minutes. Suddenly,… Continue reading One app. Less overwhelm. More control
Juggling motherhood, executive dysfunction, and the fight to be understood. The Moment It Clicked I didn’t always know I had ADHD. In fact, it hit me during lockdown, one of those random garden chats while socially distancing. A neighbour talked about her adult daughter being diagnosed. I had that common reaction: “Wait, but she’s not… Continue reading Parenting with ADHD: When You Have the Diagnosis Too
If you're like me, you've dipped your toes into just about every craft under the sun—knitting, crochet, nail art, card making, painting, jewelry design... the list goes on. Some might call it "being easily distracted," but I like to think of it as chronic crafting. And while "mastered" might be a strong word (more like… Continue reading Chronic Crafting: The ADHD Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
As a mother who manages Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), arranging a trip to the zoo with my four children has certainly presented its share of challenges. While not every mother with ADHD may encounter the same hurdles, I would like to share the experiences I've had during these outings and the strategies I've employed… Continue reading “Thriving Amidst the Roars: A 10 steps Playful Guide to Zoo Adventures For An ADHD Mum”
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is like sailing through a sea of constant challenges and unexpected twists. My journey with ADHD has been a rollercoaster of experiences, self-discovery, and personal growth. In this blog post, I'll take you through my story, from the initial struggles to the coping strategies and triumphs that have… Continue reading My Drowning Struggles of ADHD and Learning how to Swim with it.
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