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ADHD, Oestrogen and Dopamine: A practical guide for vibrant women
Do you feel like your ADHD brain keeps changing gear? Some weeks, your ADHD brain can plan, remember and finish things. You sit down, start a task and—even with a few detours—you get it done. Other weeks, brushing your teeth feels like a major project. You walk into a room and forget why you are there. You look at your to‑do list and feel your brain slide straight off it. You might tell yourself this is “just ADHD”.You might decide you are lazy, inconsistent or unreliable.
Helen Day
Nov 24, 202520 min read


Master Your Memory: Remembering How To Remember
Do you ever feel like your brain is a sieve ? You're in the middle of a task, or about to say something important, and suddenly, poof —the thought is gone. You lose your momentum and have to start all over again. This isn't laziness; it's a common and incredibly frustrating reality when you have ADHD. This constant 'switching channels' makes even simple tasks, like fetching a glass of water, challenging. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the engine room of this struggle: y
Helen Day
Oct 29, 20255 min read


The ADHD Sleep Struggle: Practical Tips For A Calmer Night
Do you, like me, feel a special kind of exhaustion that comes from putting your child to bed, only to be called back again and again? Or...
Helen Day
Oct 8, 20255 min read


The Brutal Truth: How ADHD Makes Friends Disappear
For many adults with ADHD, the pain of strained friendships and family relationships is a quiet, constant reality. There's the sudden,...
Helen Day
Sep 10, 20257 min read


The Power of the Pause: How "Stop and Think" Transforms Life with ADHD
Have you ever found yourself in a moment of regret, wishing you could rewind time and respond differently? Perhaps you blurted out...
Helen Day
Aug 6, 20257 min read


Light, Colour, and Mood: Optimising Your Environment for Well-being
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt a shift in your mood? Perhaps a bright, buzzing office left you feeling frazzled,...
Helen Day
Jul 9, 20256 min read


ADHD Meltdown: Your Urgent Calm Breakthrough!
The rollercoaster of ADHD emotions can feel relentless, can't it? That sudden surge of frustration, the overwhelming feeling that...
Helen Day
Jun 14, 20259 min read


Creating Routines that Stick: Building Structure for Success
Ever feel like your life's a bit of a whirlwind? Keys perpetually lost, appointments missed, and to-do lists that seem to multiply...
Helen Day
May 15, 202510 min read


Exercise and ADHD: Tapping into Movement for Better Management
If you have ADHD, you're likely familiar with the challenges of hyperactivity. But did you know that something as simple as incorporating...
Helen Day
Apr 25, 20259 min read


Empower Your ADHD Journey: Self-Care That Reclaims Your Life
Self-Care and ADHD: Navigating Unique Challenges Self-care, the practice of nurturing our physical, emotional, intellectual, social,...
Helen Day
Mar 23, 20259 min read


Why Can't I Start? Procrastination Vs Task Initiation In ADHD
You have a to-do list staring back at you, a deadline looming, and you know you need to start. But something's holding you back. It's...
Helen Day
Mar 4, 20259 min read


The Science of Fidgeting: Why Movement Boosts ADHD Focus
Neurodiversity celebrates the idea that variations in how our brains function, such as those experienced by individuals with ADHD, are...
Helen Day
Feb 2, 20259 min read


Revealing and Empowering Your Inattentive ADHD
What is Predominantly Inattentive ADHD? Predominantly Inattentive ADHD represents a unique aspect of neurodiversity, highlighting the...
Helen Day
Jan 17, 20254 min read


ADHD In Adults: It’s Not What You Think.
The classic image of ADHD is a hyperactive child, but the understanding of this condition has evolved significantly. It wasn't long ago...
Helen Day
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Master Your Social Game: Empower Yourself With ADHD Strategies
Individuals with ADHD often encounter unique difficulties in social interactions. These challenges can significantly impact your overall...
Helen Day
Sep 15, 20249 min read


Building Strong Social Skills for Children with ADHD
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, can significantly impact a child's social development. Many children with ADHD face...
Helen Day
Aug 31, 20244 min read


Understanding ADHD and Sensory Processing: A Comprehensive Guide
One lesser-known but significant aspect of ADHD is its impact on sensory processing. Sensory processing refers to how the brain...
Helen Day
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Parenting a Child with ADHD: Supporting Emotional Development
Children with ADHD have trouble managing their emotions, and this comes from physical differences in structures and chemicals in the...
Helen Day
Jun 26, 20245 min read


Building Resilience in the Face of Time Blindness
Time blindness can degrade resilience by undermining an individual's ability to adapt effectively and bounce back from challenges....
Helen Day
May 30, 20243 min read


Navigating Assignment Planning with ADHD and Time Blindness: Strategies for Success
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing time and...
Helen Day
May 16, 20243 min read
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