Ah 2025 – you have certainly started with a bang around my part of the world. Before the metaphorical fireworks went off I decided that my “word of the year” for 2025 is SLOW; and my spirit animals are the Snail and Sloth. Post fireworks, I am glad I’m already in this mindset and haveContinue reading “The Year of the Snail.”
Tag Archives: mental health
Working life – part 2
As always – when I mention any neurodivergence my experiences are mine and mine alone. I don’t pretend to, or try to, speak for anyone else. I am diagnosed ADHD, and highly likely Autistic but can’t be given an official diagnosis due to my Autism not visibly affecting me (ie: no one else can tellContinue reading “Working life – part 2”
Aroreretini
I came across this word on Facebook – it’s a new Maori word for ADHD and I love it. The translation is “attention goes to many things”. No mention of disorder, no mention of deficit. I feel like it describes how my mind works much better and it’s more empowering to me than ADHD. I’llContinue reading “Aroreretini”
Realisation, Reflection, and Running
I came to a bit of a realisation today. I think I mentioned in another post that I have difficulty with being able to do multiple things in the one day. Like going for a run, shopping, housework and other jobs in the time I have allocated. For many people this wouldn’t be an issueContinue reading “Realisation, Reflection, and Running”
Bayside Homestead 