Mindset & Mental Health Topics
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Self-Talk Part One
How do you talk to yourself inside your head? Would you dare to talk to your loved ones the way you talk to yourself?
If your self-talk is more DIY bullying than self-compassionate, then these resources are for you.
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Self-Talk Part Two
It’s all very well knowing that our inner critic can be vile and damaging, but how do we tackle it?
What do we say to ourselves instead that doesn’t feel cheesy or insincere?
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Different Types of Rest
Do you struggle to relax without feeling guilty, or restless? Do you know that not only is rest MORE important for an ADHD brain, but that there are different types of rest - and that we need to address all of them in order to feel replenished and restored?
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Self Coaching
We explore how to create personalised strategies, identify strengths, overcome common ADHD challenges, and develop an empowering self-coaching routine.
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Impostor Syndrome
Many of us live in constant fear of being 'found out' for the 'frauds' we may tell ourselves that we are.
But WE CAN beat this ADHD monster down, and go into battle with the impostor (imposter) syndrome inside us.
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Digital Dopamine Detox
A digital detox isn’t about giving up tech completely— it’s about reclaiming control, resetting your brain’s reward system, and creating space for deeper focus, real-world connections, and the kind of dopamine that actually helps you thrive.
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Perfectionism Part One
Some perfectionism is healthy. But the type us ADHDers often veer towards definitely isn't.
The consequences can be serious - health risks, burnout, damaged relationships. It's time we really got under the hood of this challenging topic.
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Perfectionism Part Two
There are many different types of perfectionism. Recognising them is crucial to beating this toxic ADHD trait
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RSD Part One
Here we look at why those of us with ADHD struggle so often with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) – a term coined by Dr. William Dodson to describe the acute fear of rejection that many of us face.
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RSD Part Two
In part two we’re packing you up with a toolkit of strategies to manage RSD. These include a wide variety of techniques
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Green Time Part One
Part One of Two - Learn how 5 mins by a tree can increase your focus, reduce stress and restore depleted attention!
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Green Time Part Two
Part Two of Two - How to get some green time where you can, even if it’s on the telly!
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Furry Friends and ADHD
Animals have a way of providing the structure, comfort, and connection we crave—without overwhelming us. It’s no wonder so many ADHDers find their best therapy has four legs, a wagging tail, or a purring motor.
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The Power of Gratitude
We discuss the incredible power of gratitude, and how to ‘practice’ it. Sceptical about gratitude exercises ?
You might be surprised to discover that there is substantial evidence supporting its benefits, so let’s convince you of the immense value.
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Purpose Part One
Have you found yours yet? How do you know?
What is this mythical 'purpose'? Does it even exist? Should we even be looking for it? Do we actually need purpose to feel content, motivated and fulfilled?
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Purpose Part Two
In part two we look at extracting the useful bits from the concept of 'life purpose', and re-defining those, so they are useful for those of us with ADHD. We also look at some practical exercises to start to uncover who you really are in order to get there.
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Journalling for ADHD
It has come to this writer's attention that a most powerful tool has been gracing the lives of our Collective.
I speak, of course, of the timeless art of journalling. One may think of it as merely putting pen to paper, yet I assure you, its benefits are far more profound.In the whirl of our daily lives, the act of journalling serves as a beacon of clarity, offering a sanctuary for our thoughts and feelings. -
Getting To Know the Real You
When we have ADHD it's hardly surprising we don't know ourselves very well as we spend a lot of time trying to 'be' the person we think we should be, rather than actually giving any thought to who we really are.
In this topic we'll be asking questions about our values, our strengths and exploring lots of strategies we can use to get to know the real person behind all the masks.
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Overwhelm, Rest & Recovery Part One
Because our brains don't filter incoming data or able to prioritise what's important, we're dumped with tons more stuff coming into our brains. We're also much more likely to have life stressors like divorce and money worries plus ADHD kids.
We get overwhelmed more often, more intensely, and we're more likely to spiral down and find it difficult to recover. In this webinar we look at some of the symptoms, processes and warning signs.
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Overwhelm, Rest & Recovery Part Two
In part two of Overwhelm, Rest and Recovery - we're going to look at building our own personal rest and recovery plan with lots of handy suggestions and examples!
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Switching Off & Intentional Rest Part One
We all know we should switch off and relax. But…how?
What when our brain wants to do the Macarena? Or remind us of that embarrassing moment when we dropped a bowl of soup in a crowded restaurant? Or feel guilty about resting when there’s sooooo much left to do that we’ve procrastinated all weekend?
Find out WHY it’s so important to learn to switch off, and how to do it. -
Switching Off & Intentional Rest Part Two
Learning to switch off and rest is a KEY component to managing our ADHD, here we look at ways to relax, replenish, revitalise, restore and REFRESH!