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07/11/2025

It’s been amazing to start the new Navigating Neurodivergence programme this week! 💚

Seeing everyone begin to explore what neurodivergence means to them, unpicking stereotypes, and connecting with others who truly get it has been so inspiring.

If you’ve been thinking about ongoing support but the programme wasn’t right for you… Navigating Neurodivergence Membership could be a perfect alternative.

It’s a private, supportive community where you can:
✨ Learn at your own pace
✨ Access a growing library of resources
✨ Get regular email support
✨ Receive discounts on workshops and 1:1 coaching

Much like the programme, the membership is all about understanding your brain, finding strategies that work for you, and connecting with people who truly get it — without pressure or judgement.

And if live workshops aren’t the right fit just yet, you can still access lots of support through my on-demand workshops, so you can learn in your own time and revisit sessions whenever you need.

It’s a calm, welcoming space where small steps are celebrated and progress is guided by you and your needs.

Pop over to my website for more details, or send me a message if you'd like a chat x

05/11/2025

Today’s was such a good day — it was the start of Navigating Neurodivergence! 💚

We’ve kicked off six weeks of live workshops, workbooks, recordings, and a private WhatsApp chat… and I'm so excited.

This week, we’re starting with a really important topic: What neurodivergence means to you.

We’ll be unpicking stereotypes, exploring how society tries to put us in boxes, and helping each other realise we don’t have to fit into any box.

Because the only person who gets to define what your neurodivergence means for you (and how it shows up in your life) is you.

And I’d love to hear from you guys, too:

✨ What does being neurodivergent mean to you?

It’s okay if you’re still figuring it out. Remember this is a journey, not a sprint.

If you missed sign-up this round, don’t worry — you can still explore our on-demand workshops or join the membership for ongoing support.

Visit my website or pop me a message if you'd like to know now.

04/11/2025

Transitions are some of the hardest moments for me — and I know that’s true for a lot of neurodivergent people too.

For example, if I need a shower but I’m sat on the side of my bed where it’s warm, scrolling on my phone…

I can get completely stuck in that transition.

If I could just click my fingers and be in the shower with the water on, that would be fine.

But standing up, walking to the shower, worrying it’ll be cold — that’s overwhelming.

Then I know I’m going to have to adjust to being in the shower… and then adjust to getting out and drying myself.

Those transition periods are really tough, and showers are just one example.

This week, after a school holiday and a big change to routine, is a transition too.

So if you’ve noticed you’ve been stuck for a while… don’t worry.

The chances are you’re thinking, “Oh, for God’s sake, why can’t I just get up? I’m such an idiot. Why is this happening again?”

I’ve been there too.

When you notice you’re putting off a transition like this, that moment of noticing is key.

Before that, you have no control — you’re just stuck, overwhelmed, and not even aware of it.

One of the best ways I’ve learned to cope with these tricky transitions is having a supportive community around you — a place where you’re understood, not judged, and where small steps are celebrated.

That’s exactly what we do in Navigating Neurodivergence — six weeks of live workshops, workbooks, recordings, and a private WhatsApp chat for neurodivergent adults.

If you want support learning how to navigate your brain and cope with transitions like this, today is the last day to join before we start tomorrow at 11am. 💚

03/11/2025

The week after half term can feel hard, but don’t force yourself to get going today.

There’s a very high chance you’re spending a lot of your time beating yourself up for not being “back to it” yet.

But here’s the thing: nobody responds well to being beaten up. And that includes when we’re doing it to ourselves.

If you’re already finding it hard to get started, and then someone walks in and shouts at you about how you should’ve done the thing already — you’re going to find it even harder, right?

That’s what’s happening inside your brain.

You’re trying to do something — but your internal voice is being a bit of a dick about it.

And let’s be honest: why would you want to do anything for someone who’s being a dick to you?

💥 That pressure often leads to more resistance.
💥 Especially when demand avoidance is part of how your brain works.
💥 It takes away the benefit, the motivation, the point.

So what helps instead?
✨ Encouragement
✨ Patience
✨ Leaving time between tasks to adjust
✨ Understanding your energy levels before forcing productivity

These are things I support my clients with every day… because we’ve spent years being shouted at (by others and by ourselves), and that noise makes it so much harder to just be.

So if it’s taking time to get going this week, that’s okay. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just transitioning. Give yourself the space to do that gently.

And if you’re ready to give yourself even more support, tools, and understanding… Navigating Neurodivergence starts in two days!

Six weeks of gentle, structured support for neurodivergent adults, including live workshops, workbooks, recordings, and a private WhatsApp chat. 💚

Comment below, pop me a message, or visit the website to learn more.

31/10/2025

I’ve got a bit of a mixed relationship with pumpkins… 🎃

Until last year, I’d never managed to carve a pumpkin and actually keep the insides. I’d always had the best of intentions, but somehow it just never happened.

A couple of years ago, we spent a fortune on pumpkins and they all went to waste because, despite my plans, I never ended up using them.

Last year was a huge achievement! 🥰

Not only did I hollow out, carve, and preserve a pumpkin (even with the horrible sensory challenges that brings), we painted it well! I was so proud.

That little journey from pumpkin to creeper was a productive (and slightly chaotic) Sunday afternoon, but it was fun — and that’s what matters most. 🎃💛

(Swipe to see the transformation, I'm still so proud of it!)

This year we haven’t even had the chance to get any pumpkins… and that is ok! I am sharing this memory to let you know that it is always ok to be where you are 💜.

If you’re feeling the pressure this week, whether it’s Halloween, work, or just life in general, find something fun in a memory.

You can use that memory to figure out how to bring some fun into today… however that looks.

Remember, things don’t have to be perfect, and they won’t be all the time! Focus on having fun, celebrate the little wins, and enjoy the process.

Oh, and if any of this resonates with you, please check out the details of my Navigating Neurodivergence programme.

We start next week and there are a few places left to join us. Exciting!

30/10/2025

👋 I’m Emma, a neurodivergent parent to a neurodivergent 6-year-old, and an accredited Health and Life Coach ✨

My own neurodivergence (ADHD and autism, discovered at 35) gave me so many answers to the struggles I’d faced throughout my life.

I’d just come through postnatal depression, I was newly separated, and I was on a mission to rebuild life in a way that felt right for me and my son.

Everything shifted when I started to understand my brain and treat myself with compassion instead of criticism.

That’s when I changed my career path and trained as a coach; I was determined to help other adults achieve the same level of understanding and acceptance of themselves, and of their children if they have them.

When you find out about neurodivergence as an adult, it can be a LOT to process.

So many things (sometimes an overwhelming amount) start to make sense, but there are so many questions, fears, doubts, guilt, confusion… it’s a rollercoaster.

So what if you view this discovery as a chance to set the record straight for yourself. A chance to:

✨ Understand and accept why you are “like this”
✨ Stop beating yourself up
✨ Drop the mask and allow yourself to show others who you are
✨ Feel less overwhelmed and anxious
✨ Be proud of what you have achieved
✨ Realise that you are good enough

My Navigating Neurodivergence Programme is here to help you with all of that.

The next group starts on 5th November and there are still a few places left.

Comment here or head to www.navigatingneurodivergence.co.uk to find out more

27/10/2025

If you’re telling yourself that this October half-term will be different…

That you’ll be more organised, more consistent, finally on top of everything. 🤞

💚 I see you. 💚

Because as ADHD and autistic adults, we often set the bar impossibly high. Then time blindness, perfectionism, or that inner critic step in, and we’re left feeling like we’ve “failed” before we’ve even started.

School holidays can be a tricky time for SEND families. Routine change, plans shift, and everything can feel just a little bit wobbly.

This week, try to enjoy the chance to connect with your child in new ways. Understand them, explore what works, and celebrate the little wins, however different they might look.

If you have to work, try body doubling with your child so that you’re both spending 20 minutes on something and then checking in… try bringing them into your world, to do lists and all 😂.

Remember that half term for your family doesn’t have to look the same as it does for other people… it’s ok to just get through the week.

What’s one thing you’re trying this week to make it a little easier, or a bit more fun? I’d love to hear in the comments! 💬

24/10/2025

Ever catch yourself thinking you “should” be doing certain things? Whether it’s in personal life or your business… there are a lot of expectations of what adulting “should” look like.

But here’s the thing… when you’re neurodivergent, looking at the “shoulds” just doesn’t work.

If it doesn’t spark joy, interest, or excitement, it’s so much more difficult to get your brain to cooperate.

That’s one reason it’s so important to incorporate things that give you energy and light you up into your daily life... that’s *every* day.

If you’re figuring out your next steps, try this:

💡 Write a list of the things that genuinely bring you joy; any the tasks, topics, or moments that energise you.

Then take a look and see how you can make space for some of those things during your day (and if you’re running a business, potentially even what things you can bring into the client work you do).

When you focus on joy, motivation naturally follows… and so does success. 🌈

And if you’re looking for support doing exactly this - making a life and/or business that fits your neurodivergent brain - I’d love for you to have a look at my Navigating Neurodivergence group programme (starting 5th November) or membership to see how I can help you.

Drop a comment here or head to the link in my bio for more information 🥰

22/10/2025

You know that feeling when you start a new project all fired up… and then somewhere along the way, it just fizzles out? 🙈

If you’ve got ADHD, you’ll know this all too well.

Starting things is easy, but finishing them is a whole different story.

It might be a course, a new skill, or even a knitting project...

I seem to get about 90% of the way there and then bam — my brain hits a wall.

🧸 I’ve got half-knitted toys that never got stitched together.
💰 VAT returns I filed but never quite finished the paperwork for.
😅 And more “almost done” tasks than I’d like to admit.

It’s not laziness, and it’s definitely not lack of interest — it’s just part of how the ADHD brain works.

But I know it can be so frustrating.

Here are a few little tricks that help me when I’m stuck:

✨ Body doubling – have someone sit with you or check in while you work on the task.
✨ Task sandwiching – pop the boring thing between two fun ones to keep your motivation up.
✨ Rewards – give yourself something to look forward to when you finish.

Oh, and remember: Some days nothing works, which is okay too. 💚

Being kind to yourself (especially on the “unfinished project” days) is one of the most important parts of ADHD awareness and self-acceptance.

These are all things we focus on in the Navigating Neurodiversity membership.

Visit my website or pop me a message if you'd like to know more.

21/10/2025

Behind every ADHD brain is a hedge they’re hiding behind to avoid the boring stuff. 😅

Because neurodivergence and housework, or anything that's hard work, is a challenging combo.

Our brain only really kicks into gear when something’s interesting...

So, some days the everyday stuff (cleaning, laundry, changing the bed) can feel literally impossible.

But when I do actually get it done, it feels so good. 🙌

Stripping the bed, changing the sheets, and putting a wash on...

Small, ordinary tasks: Huge wins.

So, if there’s something you’ve been putting off, something that feels impossible even though you know it’s not… this is your gentle nudge.

💪You’ve got this.
👍It is possible.
✨And when you do it, you’ll feel amazing!

Let me know in the comments if there's something you've been avoiding!

20/10/2025

You know that feeling when something new and shiny catches your attention and suddenly everything else on your to-do list disappears?

If you’ve got ADHD, you’ll know exactly what I mean! 😅

We’re wired to chase what excites us, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing! It’s part of what makes our brains brilliant. 🧠✨

But when it comes to making big decisions, it can feel a lot.

Work decisions, family stuff, even deciding what to do to make ourselves feel better...

The options are endless, and trying to figure out the “right” path can be pretty overwhelming.

Here’s a little mindset shift that’s helped me ⬇️

💡 Focus on what genuinely lights you up.

Whether it’s your business, your hobbies, or how you spend your weekends - choose the things that make you feel energised and right for YOU.

When you follow that spark, you’ll naturally find your people… and they’re the ones who get you and cheer you on. 🌈

So instead of asking, “What SHOULD I do?” try asking, “What feels EXCITING right now?”

What’s one choice you’ve made recently that brought you joy? I’d love to hear it in the comments! 💬

17/10/2025

We’ve been talking this week about progress over perfection — and this post is your friendly reminder to celebrate that progress, however small it might feel. 🌟

Something I see a lot (and work on with my clients) is how hard it can be for neurodivergent brains to recognise their own achievements.

We’re often so focused on what’s next, or what didn’t go exactly right, that we forget to notice what did.

But every step forward counts — even the tiny ones.

🪄 Getting through your to-do list (or even starting it)
🪄 Replying to that message that’s been sitting there for days
🪄 Taking a proper break when you needed one

They might seem small, but they matter. 💚

So tell me — what’s your win this week? Big or small, let’s celebrate it together in the comments! 🎉

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