Since the invention of wearable music devices, there has not been a single occasion of me leaving my room or later my house, without any headphones to cover my ears. I have owned over 100 headphones, connected to whatever device was available at that time. I went from walkman to discman, to multiple mp3 players … Continue reading Headphones love – How music can ease ADHD symptoms
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Little Joy – The start
Today, I can not stop thinking about the day this writing journey started for me, the day I started the expedition through my own mind by writing down the first words that described what was going on inside there. My first post, Little Joy was where it all started for me. Originally a text I … Continue reading Little Joy – The start
A socially closer spring
The global COVID-19 quarantine continues while the sun is getting brighter each day. The Netherlands are blessed with the most beautiful spring in history while life outside must remain limited, preferably even avoided. A difficult contradiction, that seems to effect a lot of people, making them less careful about the corona virus that is spreading … Continue reading A socially closer spring
Enjoy the little things and laugh about the crazy
Every day I wake up, I know that ADHD will be waking up with me. There has never been a day that my devil and angel allowed me to do it by myself, not one day they have decided to take the day off and stay asleep till the next day, although they quite often … Continue reading Enjoy the little things and laugh about the crazy
ADHD brains best feature – Hyperfocus
Whenever I start something that really challenges or interests me, there is no way I will do anything else until I have succeeded. From the moment I start, I no longer notice what is around me, I will loose any sense of time and I will remain focussed until I will be finished. No matter … Continue reading ADHD brains best feature – Hyperfocus
The importance of a cheerleader
Always look on the bright side of life. A happy song, written for the ending of a famous movie. A happy song with whistling, dancing and singing by a choir of men, waiting for their death on a cross. A song that become I believe even more famous than the movie it was written for, … Continue reading The importance of a cheerleader
ADHD and getting things done – Tips to stop procrastinating
Motivation is a big issue for me. There are so many things I have to do that just not seem interesting enough for my ADHD devil and without his interest it is impossible for me to do anything. It seems like he is hiding my start-buttons, making sure I wont do anything he doesn't like. … Continue reading ADHD and getting things done – Tips to stop procrastinating
How love helps me to fight the ADHD devil
Until I met my current boyfriend I have always been alone. Off course there have always been guys in my life, I do have needs, but I never let anyone close. I never opened up, I have never had a relationship until this amazing guy entered my life and slowly conquered his place, slowly made … Continue reading How love helps me to fight the ADHD devil
Everyday ADHD household hacks #2 – The ones that really don’t make things better but I can not stop doing
Over the past few years I learned a lot about myself, about the effect of my ADHD and how to make little things a little easier when it comes to everyday tasks. I discovered some useful methods when it comes to my housewife qualities but unfortunately I also developed some habits that seem to make … Continue reading Everyday ADHD household hacks #2 – The ones that really don’t make things better but I can not stop doing
Fluffy little ball of joy
I want to talk about my bunny, this fluffy little guy, roaming around in my apartment, making life so much better, making the fight with my ADHD devil so much easier. He is always happy, always with me and always able to make me feel better when I'm down. He has been a big part … Continue reading Fluffy little ball of joy