How to Feel More Present When Neurodivergent Parenting: A Look Inside ‘The Mindful Reconnect’
You'll discover how to build self-kindness, self-compassion, and reduce feeling overwhelmed. This is by trying to become a nicer, better friend towards yourself and to talk to yourself as if you talk to someone that you love and care for.
Mum Masking ADHD Symptoms: How Mindfulness Can Help Prevent Burnout
I started my mindfulness practice with meditation. I had started to notice that my energy levels were running low and exhaustion was creeping in. I listened to meditations before going to sleep at night to help reduce stress. After a couple of weeks, I started integrating short meditations into my morning routine that were 5 minutes or less, to deepen my meditation practice.
Although this sounds good on the surface, it wasn't fully benefiting my mindset. The app I used had a tracker for recording when you had listened to a meditation.
Can Adults with ADHD Meditate?
It's part of my regular routine.
It helps me to sleep better. It helps regulate my emotions and I actually feel rested. This is the best natural fix anybody can have.
It helps me to show up and helps me to do what I need to do for my family, for my clients, and most importantly definitely for myself.
Yoga Nidra Meditation for Neurodivergent Parents
Meditation can feel like something that seems “too hard to do” or when you don't see/think about meditation, it becomes out of sight and out of mind. However, I feel that starting a meditation practice that isn't overly rigid (not a daily challenge that you think that you need to achieve), can benefit neurodivergent parents.
How Yoga is a Powerful Self-Care Tool for Parents and Carergivers in a Neurodiverse Family
When you create pockets of time to look after your wellbeing and recharge your energy you can feel a sense of connection to yourself. This helps you rediscover your own needs and how you can balance your very limited time and energy.
It can be hard to simply have quiet time by yourself