Last week, I had corrective eye surgery. When my husband first suggested this surgery years ago, I waved it off. I gave excuses ranging from, “I don’t want someone messing with my eyes” to “what if I was the only person in history who was incapable of keeping my eye still for the procedure?” Really, it […]
Category: Health & Wellness
Conquering the automatic “I have ADHD & I suck” response
I love using the line, “I’m bad at that” (or some variation thereof). The underlying message being, funny story: I have ADHD and I suck at some things. I’m not proud of this. In all fairness, it’s true. However, I suspect many of us use this mentality to avoid certain tasks and responsibilities. We use it as […]
How yoga makes me a better parent (and everything else, too)
As a stay-at-home mom, making time for my own mental and physical health is a challenge. However, nothing is more important for an ADHD parent than taking care of yourself — and keeping your symptoms from ruling the day. The benefits of a regular yoga practice extend far beyond the mat, making me a better mom […]