Neurodivergent Minds
A community where creative and neurodiverse minds can engage in discussions about business.
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Linders posted an update in the group
Neurodivergent Minds a year agoI’m just listening to the Neurodivergent Woman podcast, it’s awesome if you haven’t heard it (run by two psychologists from Brisbane, one ND, one NT). The episode is on ‘Entrepreneurship and Neurodivergence with Dr Hayley Kelly’ and is well worth a listen- talks about imposter syndrome, inner critic, self-doubt. Gives advice like finding…
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I listen to them as well, learned so much.
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I tried the link above & it didn’t like it. I then tried this one for the episode on entrepreneurship and neurodivergence
https://omny.fm/shows/the-neurodivergent-woman/entrepreneurship-and-neurodivergence-with-dr-hayle
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Nancy posted an update in the group
Neurodivergent Minds a year agoOn the note of spoons and burnout. Does anyone have any great tips for staying within your spoons but still managing to do something in your business. I so wanted to make up some gift boxes by the end of October but I am really struggling at the moment. I am at the want to do it but am unable to get out of the chair due to exhaustion and my…
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It sometimes works for me to break down bigger jobs into tiny ‘bits’ or 5-10 min duration bits which I do during ads on tv or with a timer. Could you move a small supply for gift boxes next to your chair and just do a bit at a time? Drinking lots of water seems to help too – I just wish I could keep on top of it!
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Thanks Shar, I am thinking a timer and alarm may be necessary for sure. It takes a bit to get my head around after years of getting lost in tasks but doing the same thing and expecting a different result may just be one of the most insane things I am in the habit of doing and something that is one of the first things I need to change.
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Shar posted an update in the group
Neurodivergent Minds a year agoHi Everyone
I’m Shar, I’ll be 60 in a few days and I have just been diagnosed with ADHD, autism still tabled for discussion and depression has been a part of my life since at least being 16. I also had a complete breakdown following COVID and I haven’t been able to physically or mentally resume my job as a teacher. I currently manage our…
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Nancy posted an update in the group
Neurodivergent Minds a year agoHi I’m Nancy,
Another late diagnosed Autistic at 56 and still going through full diagnosis as the two older male Psychiatrists I saw fot less than half an hour each time said that because i had completed some University courses and wasn’t suicidal I was Level 1 and once the antidepressants for my two anxiety disorders kicked in I would be fine.…
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Lots of challenges there that I can also relate to. I love the look of your products and socials – beautifully curated. 😍
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Natasha posted an update in the group
Neurodivergent Minds a year agoHi everyone, I’m Natasha (or Tash) and I am a Lived and Living Experience Trainer and Consultant. I do all sorts of things with a Lived and Living Experience lens. I was diagnosed Autistic about 10 years ago, in my late 30’s, and more recently ADHD. I also have mental ill health and a rather fine selection of chronic health conditions,…
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If anyone is on LinkedIn I’d love to connect: http://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-siryj-practice-inclusion
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Thats great Natasha – I was asking at a Autistic counsellors peer network about lived experience work. I have signed up for the MHPN network meeting and sent you a connect on linkedin. I would love to talk about it more. 🌻
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