Stress management

01 Jan

“I can’t afford a Dyson,” is a classic nonsense statement that makes life harder than necessary for people with ADHD

I know it can be hard to make ends meet, especially in the lead up to Christmas. There are times when spending really isn't possible and that to stay afloat, let alone get ahead, you need to be disciplined (and that often this isn't our...

28 Jan

Sending your autistic/ADHD child to school can be heart-breaking. How I made it a joy.

We can do a great deal to ensure autistic kids have a positive transition to school. This article contains step-by-step recommendations that have been tried and tested....

14:34 / ADHD / Articles and Blog Posts / Parental Stress / Parenting / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

11 Nov

Stress can be hard for people with ADHD, but that’s OK

Oh, to be one of those people that thrive on stress! Or that just don’t generally get stressed. They really do exist - and it would seem they absolutely do have a major advantage in this crazy world. (Slighty envious over here!) ...

14:11 / ADHD / Articles and Blog Posts / Mental Health / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

04 Aug

Creativity v hopelessness. My favourite silver-lining of ADHD.

Creativity in all its forms can be therapy. It can bring connection, purpose, reduce stress and allow us to achieve a state of flow. ...

19:52 / ADHD / Articles and Blog Posts / Mental Health / Strengths / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

03 Aug

SourceMama: Three go-to, do anywhere relaxation practices to keep you sane

Should. Sometimes I wish the word should were banned from the English language. ...

18:30 / Articles Featured On Other Websites / Mental Health / Parental Stress / Parenting / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

03 Aug

SourceMama: Making friends with stress

Let’s face it, stress isn’t going anywhere. It’s a part of life for everyone, but as a mama of one or more children with disabilities stress is a part of life most days, and often every day....

18:29 / Articles Featured On Other Websites / Mental Health / Parental Stress / Parenting / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

03 Jun

SourceMama: How I parent my autistic son solo, run a business and thrive (mostly)

Parenting a child by yourself is tough. Parenting a child with special needs by yourself is even more so. People often ask me how I do it. They even call me a super mum and generally admire how, for the most part, things are...

18:33 / Articles Featured On Other Websites / Parenting / Sleep, Exercise and Nutrition / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

04 May

Staying cool when the shit hits the fan is possible even with ADHD

How we ‘deal’ when the heat is on is always important and even more so right now. For example, in my situation, I can fret about less paid work coming my way during this pandemic or I can see this as an incredible opportunity to...

15:57 / ADHD / Mental Health / Parental Stress / Parenting / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

03 May

MamaMia: Parenting a child with autism solo (while trying to build a business…)

From surviving (just) to thriving. There is nothing scarier than your baby going stiff and turning blue as they gasp for air. This seizure was how I first found out that there was something wrong with my beautiful 5 y.o. boy Harry. When I decided to...

18:38 / Articles Featured On Other Websites / Parenting / Stress management / Susie Hopkins

16 Apr

Deep Breathing for Relaxation

Learn how to do simple deep breathing for relaxation to help manage ADHD in the comfort of your own home. Perfect for beginners....

17:21 / Mindfulness and Relaxation Practices / Stress management / Susie Hopkins