The ADHD Yoga Mum

Mask Off: Grieving the Girl I Used to Be “You belong among the wildflowers.” — Tom Petty This morning I cried. Not the quiet, leaky tears of frustration or fatigue that sneak out in between the school run and the dishes, when life feels like it’s on fast-forward.This was deep. Grief.Raw, aching grief… for the teenager I once was. I felt so deeply for the misunderstood, emotional, wild-hearted girl who tried desperately to get it right.The one who bent herself into shapes to please and fit in,...

🌿 Wildflower NotesUse tree pose to cultivate a little patience, discover more about your nervous system (and how it's different) and what can help you regulate... and quickly. Hi Reader, I hope you’re having a good week! With the summer holidays in full swing, I've got to admit: my children have officially taken over my time, brain, and all hopes of organising the "messy drawers" in the house before school comes round again. Why do I always think I can manage these things?! But anyway, just...

How to Stay Sane When Your Kids Are Constantly Interrupting Your 'Me Time' This Summer When I say "ME time," I don’t mean long, peaceful hours spent sipping coffee in complete silence like you used to do in the olden days - you know, before you had these little tiny humans chasing you around. These days, ME TIME looks a little different. But it’s just as important, if not more so - because it’s so limited! So, we need to figure out how to grab those short moments when we’re not interrupted....

BLOG: Filling Your Cup Before the Summer Holidays The countdown to the summer holidays in my house is officially on.And it’s all go, go, go.And in some areas... stop, stop, stop. (If you’ve got a child who suddenly finds it impossible to even get into school, then trust me - I see you. The emotions on both sides are immense.) We’ve got school performances, end-of-year trips, assemblies, the last Rainbows, last Brownies, sports days… and those frantic scrambles for teacher gifts I swore I’d...

🌿 Wildflower Notes A mindful moment, a nervous system reset, and a little magic for your week. Hi Reader,I hope you’re having a good week! I just wanted to drop in with a few little reflections, rituals, and reminders that have been helping me fill my cup before the summer holidays. Here’s where I’m at this week: 1. What I’m Practicing Filling my cup before the holidays kick in. It always seems to sneak up on me, this time of year. One minute it’s early June… then everyone in my entire family...

The First Time I Felt Unlovable I can't quite pinpoint the exact moment it began, but I remember becoming aware of an uncomfortable feeling, loud and certain - that maybe I wasn’t a likeable person. I think I was about ten. I don't think I was ‘nice’ in the soft, quiet, easily lovable way. I was wild, full of energy, unpredictable - sometimes angry, sometimes cross, refused to do things - I definitely had a whole lot of spirit! But during one particularly hard moment, I felt it like a...

Hi Reader, This morning I opened the fridge three times and still forgot what I was looking for.I stepped over a pile of laundry I was “definitely about to hang out” about three times.I had “write this email” at the top of my mental to-do list… and yet somehow, I was looking at summer tops in the online sale five minutes later. Sound familiar? If you’ve had days where you know you want to get things done - where the list is there, the intentions are big, the plans are wild - but you just…...

You’re Not Lazy: Understanding the ADHD Nervous System and Energy Crashes If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just get going? I was fine this morning - what happened?” then you’re not alone, I promise. As an ADHD mum, navigating daily life can feel like riding a rollercoaster. One minute you’re buzzing with energy, the next you’re utterly depleted, drowning in guilt for not “doing enough.” But let’s make one thing very clear: you are not lazy. What you’re experiencing is a very real, very...

What Does It Mean to Ground Your ADHD Mum Energy Through Yoga? 🌿 Grounding Your Energy: A Yoga Guide for ADHD Mums Do you ever feel like your mind is racing, the world is rushing by at an unfathomable speed, your body is fizzing, and it starts to feel a bit too much? If you’re a mum with ADHD, chances are your nervous system lives in overdrive more often than not. That’s where grounding comes in. Grounding is a simple, body-based way to calm your mind and reconnect with yourself—especially...