16 hours later, we were in the ER fitting my husband with a splint for his leg. My immediate thought: ”We’re gonna need a vacation from the vacation.”
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When an ADHD brain is depleted, it can be hard to know that a break may be exactly what you need in order to replenish your energy stores. SMART Breaks have been a fun addition for both me and a few of my clients.
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Earlier this year, SOAR recognized me, Kate Barrett, as one of its Top 60 Remote ADHD Coaches in the U.S. for Teens & Parents. This list of remote ADHD coaches was created by SOAR to support those in the ADHD community who may not be able to meet in-person with a coach right now due to the requirements of social distancing.
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Freedom feels and looks different for each of us. That offers a certain beauty to the dance of life and the diversity of the community that we each inhabit.
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While flipping the switch and moving from one task to another is unavoidable throughout the day, understanding how to accommodate for these transitions can empower you to choose how you approach your tasks and accomplish daily goals.
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If counting the days - or simply remembering what day it is - feels hard, you are not alone.
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What does “balance” even mean in work-life? Balance is perhaps the wrong quest. It is more of a quest for “flow” - finding that space and time to appreciate these areas of life that have collided as we shelter in place.
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Many of us are heavy with worry, sadness, overwhelm, sadness, immobility, confusion, guilt, and any number of intense emotions. Finding the space to process our thoughts, feelings, focus and roles is critical.
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A partnership is a practice. Just as we grow as individuals, so too can will we change and grow as a couple. It often takes practice to maintain the level of connection and appreciation that you felt for one another in those early months or years together. ..What is your weird? And how are you showing up with your own partnership?
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While distance learning may be working for some kiddos, it is not a cakewalk for everyone. Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on this journey.
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For each of these professions, COVID-19 has upended their typical day beyond their most challenging of moments.
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Some days, we parents are killing it, am I right? Everyone is fed, educated, and connected to the world. And then there are the days like the above scenario when we are hanging on by a thread, hitting the pillow exhausted, and possibly feeling a little defeated trying to lean into this whole scenario.
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Our students, children, spouses, and elders all need help processing this current status of isolation and upside-down feeling of uncertainty.
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“We are in the same storm, not the same boat” is not what I’m feeling or seeing. I liken it to the storm fronts that move across the states. What may hit as a stage 5 hurricane in some communities may morph into a gentle rain for those at the end of the storm. We are in neither the same storm nor the same boat, but we are all in the same season.
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The streets are empty. Traffic is nearly nonexistent. Grocery shelves are empty. Toilet paper is being hoarded. Clorox wipes and Lysol spray is nowhere to be found.
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For now, I am simply focused on that “one next step”. My clients are very familiar with this mantra. The first step in getting unstuck is figuring out where you need to go to move forward.
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For me, the answer of “wine” solves the problem of choosing either chocolate or cheese. Why not have both?
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A bend in the road can signify more than one shift in perspective. Pulling over to appreciate the view might be just what you need to see where you’re going.
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To truly let go and follow the flow of the music, the steps, the gentle nudges, and sometimes the missteps. It was, at times, uncomfortable, but when we found our rhythm and flow, it was amazing and joyful and liberating.
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Special thanks to Allie Irwin for the inspired rabbit hole of thoughts. Who we choose to be in the operations of life can make or break our outlook and the progress of ourselves and those within our sphere of influence.
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