Tag: wellness
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Skin Picking Disorder and Executive Dysfunction: Why the Urge Feels So Strong (and What Can Help)
Skin picking disorder (also called excoriation disorder or dermatillomania) is more connected to executive function challenges than many people realize. For neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD or autism, executive dysfunction can make skin picking behaviors harder to manage—and understanding this link is key to building self-compassion and finding healthier coping strategies. I’ve lived with…
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7 Research-Backed Breathing Exercises: Tools for Executive Functioning
When life gets chaotic, it can help to get back to the basics—and few things are more fundamental than breathing. Although most of our breathing happens automatically, our breathing patterns send constant signals to the brain about our sense of safety, comfort, and emotional state. Through intentional, controlled breathing, we can interrupt runaway “fight, flight,…
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How to Reset Your Autonomic Nervous System: Quick Relief for Overwhelmed Minds
Have you ever felt like your mind is racing and you cannot calm down—no matter how hard you try? Or maybe the opposite: your brain just shuts off and everything feels foggy, numb, or stuck.These intense and uncomfortable states signal that your autonomic nervous system is sounding the alarm, and it’s time to stop and…
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Emotional Regulation Daily Log: A Simple but Powerful Tool for Neurodivergent Adults
We often talk about time management and productivity when it comes to executive function support, but what about emotional regulation? For neurodivergent adults, managing emotions isn’t just about staying calm—it’s also about navigating overwhelm, avoiding shutdown, identifying patterns, and staying grounded enough to do what matters most. This is where an emotional regulation daily log…
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The Scaffold: Exploring Burnout Through Reflective Journaling
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Have you ever felt like you’re climbing a never-ending ladder, striving to meet expectations that don’t quite align with the core of who you are? If so, then perhaps you’ve also experienced the emotional toll of trying to fit into societal molds, often referred to as burnout. We hear the word “burnout” often enough, but…