Mama–when was the last time you spent time alone?
And no–I don’t mean the 2 minutes you spend in the bathroom while the dog scratches at the door and you can hear someone yelling “moooom??” from some distant corner of the house. I mean real alone time–as in, away from your family, inaccessible, OFF THE CLOCK.
Has it been a while?
Have you…ever had any real alone time?
If you haven’t, it’s understandable. Maybe you just can’t find the time. Or the childcare help.
Maybe you feel selfish or wrong for taking time to yourself.
We feel like we have to be the glue that holds families together, right? Without you, wouldn’t your family just…fall apart?
Maybe. But maybe that’s okay.
In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I’ll share 11 lessons I learned from my first solo vacation as an ADHD mom, and more. We’ll talk about:
-Overwhelmed moms who formed “escape plans”--from becoming a nun to checking into rehab (Yeah, motherhood is hard.)
-How my vacation almost didn’t happen because my ADHD brain mixed up the dates and miscommunicated them to my spouse.
-How I felt after getting 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep (YES, this really happened)
-How stepping back can increase our kids’ resilience
-Relationships and ADHD–why it’s so important for us to voice what’s in our head so our partners can understand how our extraordinary brains work
-The time-driven nature of motherhood, and how getting “off the clock” can relieve anxiety for moms with ADHD
-The difference between self-care and after-care, and why it matters
-Chronic illness and motherhood–how you’re more capable than you think when you’ve slid into a dark spot
As an ADHD mama, you’re already a superstar. Listen to this episode to find out how self-care can help you shine even brighter.
Time Management Mastery for ADHD Moms is starting NOW! In 11 weeks, you’ll design your daily rhythms and routines for a smooth and successful day. Join us here: bit.ly/adhdframework
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E058: How to Build Atomic Habits
E057: 11 Tips for Staying Organized for Doctors Appointments
E056: Focus and Consistency: Executive Function and ADHD
E055: Perfectionism Part 3: Failure Check-in
E054: Working Memory: Executive Function and ADHD
E053: Executive Function and ADHD
E052: Do One Thing: Start
E051: Friendship Strategies for Adult ADHD
E050: 10 Strategies for Exiting the Depression Spiral
E049: How to Help a Friend Whose Parent is Dying
E048: 10 Tips for Potty Training Your Toddler
E047: Grit by Angela Duckworth
E046: Resolutions and Goals for the New Year
E045: Adjusting to Grief and Stressful Times
E044: Less Control, More Grace
E043: Perfectionism and ADHD, Lessons from Therapy, Part 2: Practicing Purposeful Imperfection
E042: Perfectionism and ADHD, Part 1.5: Practice What I Preach
E041: Perfectionism and ADHD, Lessons From Therapy, Part 1: Understanding and Paradigm Shifts
E040: A Thank You Note
E039: What's Your Motivation?
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