Tag: Self-Care
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“You’re On Your Own, Kid”: How Taylor Swift’s Lyrics Capture Life with ADHD
The Era’s Tour is coming to an end, but my Swiftie obsession isn’t. To feed the beast I’ve put together a collection of Taylor Seift songs that have hit me right in the ADHD, check them out here. Taylor Swift’s “You’re On Your Own, Kid” feels like a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt…
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The Bolter: Taylor Swift’s Ode to the Restless Heart of ADHD
As the Era’s Tour comes to a close I’ve taken the opportunity to write about my favorite ADHD-Coded tracks. You can check out all the posts in ou new ADHD Swifties category. Taylor Swift’s The Bolter might be about someone with a restless soul, but for me, it feels like an anthem for living with…
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Anti-Hero: Taylor Swift’s Anthem for ADHD Feels
Spoiler alert: I am a massive Swiftie. Miss Taylor Alison Swift has been present in my music collection for half my life. With the Era’s Tour wrapping up (no, YOU’RE crying) I’m thinking back to my own experience. This is the first tour I’ve been able to get Taylor Swift tickets (because ADHD and money)…
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How I Beat the Winter Blues: ADHD-Friendly Tips for Staying Motivated in Cold Weather
Winter and I have a complicated relationship. On one hand, I love the cozy vibes—fluffy blankets, warm drinks, and twinkly lights everywhere. On the other hand, my ADHD brain sees winter as a challenge. The cold makes me want to stay in bed all day, the early sunsets mess with my sense of time, and…
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Why Winter Is the Perfect Time to Cocoon: ADHD and Winter Self-Care
As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, I feel an undeniable pull to retreat into my little bubble. Winter isn’t just a season of hibernation for the natural world; for those of us with ADHD, it’s also the perfect opportunity to practice some intentional self-care. Think of it as cocooning—a time to slow…
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My ADHD-Friendly Night Routine: Ending the Day on an Almost Organized Note
Evenings are a battle of momentum and discipline for me. With ADHD, winding down can quickly turn into wandering aimlessly through TikTok or Pinterest, only to look up and realize it’s midnight. Over time, I’ve crafted a routine that works for me—at least on most days. It’s practical, efficient, and sprinkled with just enough chaos…
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My ADHD Morning Routine: Baskets and Sticky Notes
Mornings have always been tricky for me. Like a lot of women with ADHD, I find that mornings set the tone for the rest of my day, but getting started often feels like climbing a mountain before coffee. After years of trial and error, I’ve built a routine that helps me feel somewhat in control—a…
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A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: My Honest Take as an ADHD Reader
“A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD” by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank offers a transformative, self-compassionate approach to understanding ADHD, specifically for women. It emphasizes identity, acceptance, and community while providing practical exercises and reframing techniques. This book is essential for any ADHD reader seeking empowerment and a supportive perspective on their ADHD journey.
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The ADHD Book Club Starter Kit: Books Every Woman with ADHD Should Discuss
Let me start by saying, I never thought I’d stick with a book club. As a woman with ADHD, the idea of sitting down, reading a whole book, and then discussing it with others seemed ambitious, to say the least. My mind jumps from one thing to another so quickly that even finishing a chapter…
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How to Set Up a Reading Corner for Women with ADHD (That You’ll Actually Use)
Creating a cozy reading corner sounded like a dreamy Pinterest idea—until I realized my ADHD brain would only use it if it was set up just right. The truth is, ADHDers are a little extra when it comes to our environments. If a space doesn’t feel right, it’s basically invisible to us. So, after a…