Do you avoid emails? Do you wince when you open an email and have to scroll to see all of the content? Do you allow your emails to build up into the hundreds and then just have to bolt yourself to your office chair with a pot of coffee and go through them all at
Traumatic Brain Injury & Neurodiversity
Did you know some neurodiversity comes from traumatic injuries? Transcription: You know, one of the things a lot of people don’t understand or haven’t heard, is that neurodiversity, that term, can actually include people with traumatic brain injuries and so this week I am really reminded because it is Veteran’s Day and you are
Do You Know How to Work Through Your Stuffed Feelings?
I am going to start a series of articles about neurodiversity and trauma. (That is a hint that you can do a search and find more articles on this topic by using the categories on the right.) Why you might be asking? Because it is most common for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism
AuDHD
Thinking about AuDHD opens up the door to really get to yourself and your own individual brain! Transcription: Hi there, I’m JoyGenea, international neurodiversity coach and this week what we’re talking about, articles and so forth, are about AuDHD, which is autism and ADHD merged if you haven’t heard of that before, highly recommend
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
Reasoning: As a Dyslexic Thinking Strength
What is Reasoning: As a Dyslexic Thinking Strength Reasoning is understanding patterns, evaluating possibilities, and making decisions. 84% of dyslexics are above average at reasoning One of the most skilled reasoning clients I have had the privilege of working with is an ADHD/Dyslexic software engineer. I have been able at times to watch him bounce
Navigating the Neurodiverse Dyslexic or ADHD Brain: Understanding the “Why” Behind Some of Your Exhaustion
“I’m exhausted, and I can tell my neurodiversity, particularly my dyslexia and ADHD, is making my life harder. I don’t know what to do, but I’m so worn out.” These words resonate with countless dyslexic and ADHD individuals who struggle with the daily challenges of their unique thinking styles. The constant struggle to understand and
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
Using Cool Cards as Visual Reminders of Information
A useful and cool tool for high visual processors are flashcards or reminder cards. Some books have them to support what they are teaching in the book. Think and Grow Rich was the deck I used in this video. Transcription: Hey JoyGenea here, international Neurodiversity Coach, always talking about dyslexia and ADHD. And today one
Resilience Part 3- Face Your Fears – Ways to do that and being neurodiverse
Here are the other blogs in this series: Resilience – Science-Backed Strategies from a Dyslexic / ADHD Perspective Resilience Part 2- Change the Narrative – what are some ways we can do that? What about being neurodiverse would make that different from other people? Resilience Part 4- Practice Self-Compassion – How do you do that