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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E098: Feeling Resentful Towards Your ADHD Brain? How to Accept Your ADHD and Work With It Instead of Against It: Q+A Session
E097: Ask The Experts Roundtable: 8 Strategies for Overwhelmed ADHD Moms to Take Care of Yourself During Stressful Times! Self Care for Women with Adult ADHD
E096: Stop the fighting: How do I get my spouse to understand my ADHD? How do I help my partner understand our ADHD child? Q+A Session
E095: Stop the Summer Chaos! 5 Simple Steps to creating a flexible summer schedule for the ADHD family. Q&A Session
E094: What is Mindfulness and How Can We Get Started, plus A Mindfulness Exercise for ADHD with Taucha Post
E093: Mindfulness Techniques and ADHD: Treatment for ADHD Symptoms with Taucha Post
E092: A Successful Mama's Adult ADHD Diagnosis Journey with Taucha Post - Women + Girls with ADHD
E091: This ONE THING will create daily confidence, productivity, stop the chaos, and organize your life!
E090: It's time to plan and organize your schedule by learning how to keep a calendar for ADHD brains: Peaceful, calm days are in your future
E089: Tapping (EFT) as Treatment and Self Care for Adult ADHD with Kate Moryoussef
E087: Pursuing Goals and Dreaming Big as Self Care for Adult ADHD with Yakini Pierce
E086: A Successful Mama's Adult ADHD Diagnosis Journey with Yakini Pierce
E088: A Successful Mama's Adult ADHD Diagnosis Journey with Kate Moryoussef
E085: Improving Our ADHD Diet & Food Choices for ADHD Moms with Anna Rubano
E084: A Successful Mama's ADHD Diagnosis Journey with Anna Rubano
E083: Exercise & Rituals as Self Care for ADHD with Dina Quondamatteo, The ADHD Lawyer
E082: A Successful Mama's ADHD Diagnosis Journey with Dina Quondamatteo, The ADHD Lawyer
E081: First Steps for Moms with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD & ADHD), Part 5
E080: Self Care for Moms with ADHD
E079: Goal Setting for ADHD: Use microplanning to acheive microgoals
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