Focus Friday: Quieting the Inner Noise – Managing Internal Distractions for Neurospicy Minds

Living with a neurospicy brain (aka ADHD, distractibility, or other beautifully unique cognitive styles) means navigating an endless stream of internal chatter. These internal distractions often stem from racing thoughts, overanalyzing, or simply having too many ideas fighting for attention. While external distractions can often be controlled with boundaries or environmental changes, internal distractions requireContinue reading “Focus Friday: Quieting the Inner Noise – Managing Internal Distractions for Neurospicy Minds”

Focus Friday: Self-Care Through Subtraction

Self-care isn’t just about treating yourself 🌿—sometimes it’s about giving yourself permission to release what no longer serves you ➖. This week, think about what you can subtract ⏳💸🧘‍♀️ for your well-being 🌻. When we think of self-care, we often imagine adding things to our routine: spa days, new skincare products, or hobbies. But whatContinue reading “Focus Friday: Self-Care Through Subtraction”

Focus Friday – Waiting Mode

Let’s talk about something many of us with ADHD experience: the dreaded ‘waiting mode.’ 🕰️ It’s that feeling when you’re caught between tasks, unsure of where to start, and time seems to slip away unnoticed. For me, it’s a coping mechanism for my time blindness, a subtle attempt to avoid the anxiety of being late.Continue reading “Focus Friday – Waiting Mode”

Focus Friday – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

🔍 Focus Friday: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) 🔍 Have you ever felt like even the smallest criticism or rejection was enough to completely derail your day? You might be experiencing something called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and you’re not alone. Let’s dive into what it is and how to navigate through it. 🧠 WhatContinue reading “Focus Friday – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria”

Focus Friday – Task Paralaysis

Welcome to the inaugural #FocusFriday with #AmplifyWellness! For our first round, let’s discuss how our #ChaoticAndTwirly energy can lead to Task Paralysis! 🧠 Understanding Task Paralysis: For many with ADHD, task paralysis can be an all too familiar hurdle. It’s that feeling when you have a mountain of things to do, but you find yourself unable to start or completeContinue reading “Focus Friday – Task Paralaysis”

Navigating the First Steps in Your Focus Journey: Confronting the Nebulous Path Ahead

Beginning the journey to enhance focus and attention can be both daunting and liberating. However, for many, the first steps can feel like navigating through fog; unclear, uncertain, and perhaps even intimidating. This is especially true for individuals grappling with untreated attention deficit issues, where challenges with focus can intertwine with feelings of anxiety, creatingContinue reading “Navigating the First Steps in Your Focus Journey: Confronting the Nebulous Path Ahead”