Last week in one of my book clubs, it happens to be the Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima book club, our homework was to do mirror work daily. (If you just got sidetracked with the story wondering what mirror work is, I will tell you later, if you can’t move forward until you know what
Breaks and Vacations
Breaks are especially important for neurodiverse people. Transcription: Hi, I’m JoyGenea, international neurodiversity coach, and this week we’re talking about time off and taking breaks. Super important for that fabulous brain of yours that is working really hard, working around and through the dyslexia, the ADHD, all that kind of stuff. It needs
The Value of Taking a Break – Your ADHD or Dyslexic Brain Needs to Recover
When was the last time you took a vacation? How many days until your next vacation? How often do you take breaks during your day at work? Do you know how to recharge your batteries quickly? These things could be the most important part of your self-care and are some of the most
Different Thinkers and SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a challenge this time of year, especially for the neurodiverse. Here are some tips for fighting off the winter blues. Share yours in the comments! Transcription: Hi, I’m JoyGenea, International Neurodiversity coach, or for short- ADHD and dyslexia coach for adults. SAD, I want to talk about SAD- Seasonal
Plan for SAD – Winter in Minnesota with Dyslexia or ADHD
I like living in Minnesota, winter is pretty. It also sticks around for a pretty long time making it hard to fight off depression and anxiety. If you are a different thinker, you need to know that you might be more susceptible to SAD than your typical person. I tell all my clients who live
Part 2 What does Self-Care look like for Dyslexics and ADHD
We can’t start talking about self-care and not explain what it is. What is self-care? “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health.” Oxford Languages “Self-care is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. It is about making choices that support your well-being and help you
Dyslexia and Sleep
A lot of people don’t realize that dyslexia can include sleep struggles. It might be difficult to fall asleep and wake up, so it’s important to find some tools that work for you to support better sleep. Transcription: Good morning. Know one of the lesser-known things about dyslexia is that you can wind up struggling
Card Decks and Flashcards – Not Just For Your School Days – Neurodiverse tool
If you’re anything like me, you are a constant learner. Here is an example, most non-fiction books I read, I take handwritten notes and create metacogs while I am reading them, so I can retain more of the information and hopefully be able to reference it when I need it. Even as an adult I
Why Neurodiverse Read So Many Productivity Books and Are Not Organized
Myth Buster: This productivity book will solve everything. NOT A FACT! You are neurodiverse and this wasn’t written for you. I have read tons of productivity books and I learned that none of the popular ones were written by someone who thinks like me. There is good stuff, it just isn’t going to solve anything
Being Neurodifferent Means Change Needs to Come at the Micro Level for the Greatest Success
“Instead of aggressively forcing yourself into a boot-camp mentality about change, give your mind permission to make the leaps on its own schedule, in its own time.” –Robert Maurer