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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E135: Discounting Disability and Dismissing Disadvantages: Why We Don't All Have the Same 24 Hours in a Day
E134: Hate Reading and Math? You're Not Stupid! How Irlen Syndrome Affects Your Learning Affects Your Vision and Learning
E133: Too Many Ideas? 3 steps to Step into a Visionary Role as an ADHD Mama: Recognizing your value and ADHD strengths with Angel McElhaney
E132: Time Management Mastery Student Spotlight: Was It Worth It? ADHD Moms Tell All
E131: Is Your ADHD Holding You Back? How to be Successful when you have ADHD
E130: Live Coaching: Make a Daily Schedule that Fits Your ADHD Brain and Mom Life with Time Management Mastery Student Amanda
E129: 3 Steps for Getting Your Crap Together! Time Management for ADHD Moms with Guest Host and ADHD Mom Entrepreneur Angel McElhaney
E128: The Gut Brain Connection: How our gut health impacts our mind, hormones, and mental health with Heidi Hogarth
E127: Feeling the Rage before your Period? Beyond PMS: Symptoms & Treatment for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
E126: The #1 Reason Your Day Feels Chaotic and Out of Control as a Mom with ADHD - Top 3 Episodes Encore!
E125: Self Regulation: Executive Function and ADHD - Top 3 Episodes Encore!
E124: Emotional Regulation: Executive Function and ADHD - Top 3 Episodes Encore!
E123: Why It's Difficult to Prioritize Your To-Do List and Actually Stick with your Plan as a Mom with ADHD
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E122: Tantrum or ADHD Meltdown? How to Deal with our Children's BIG Emotions with Dr. Laura Froyen
E121: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Your Menstrual Cycle: Do scientific research studies prove that our ADHD symptoms are affected by our hormone levels? with Dr. Michelle Martel
E120: 4 Things You Should Do To Prepare for Your ADHD Diagnosis Appointment: Taking the fear out of this intimidating and scary step: Q+A Session
E119: Teaching your ADHD Child Chores and Responsibilities as an ADHD Parent… how on earth do I teach my child skills I don't even have??? Q+A Session
E118: How to Help & Equip Your ADHD Child with Katelyn Mabry
E117: Afraid of Labeling Your ADHD Child? Plus How to Talk About Your ADHD with Your Kids: A Successful Mama's Adult ADHD Diagnosis Journey with Katelyn Mabry
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