Hello Better Day

19/06/2021

This 🙌

31/05/2021

Hello lovely folk, I trust you had a wonderful weekend.

I am going through a huge period of transition at the moment which is exciting but intense!

My mind has been in overdrive so this weekend I spent a good 6 hours (!) hyperfixating on this puzzle. Getting out a puzzle is a very deliberate technique that I use to calm myself down. Because I am completely absorbed by the "making" my mind is distracted from the noise and chaos that can sometimes feel like it is taking over.

Even though I had loads to do this weekend, taking some time out to reset was the top of my list. Today I am feeling so much better and more capable, despite a busy week ahead.

What is a technique that you use to calm your mind down?

03/05/2021

⌚ Time.

The ultimate currency, right?

But do you feel like sometimes you have no say in how you spend it?

Check out my latest blog post for a simple morning hack to help you take ownership of this precious resource 👊

https://hellobetterday.com/blogs/news/starting-your-day-with-the-end-in-mind

19/04/2021

Carcassonne!

We got this game for Christmas as something that the whole family can play and far out I LOVE it!!

Such a clever game that is really easy to pick up and great for all age levels.

What is your favourite family board game that you like to play in the school holidays?

09/04/2021

Did you know that today is small business day?

Now, more than ever, it is so important to shop local and support small, kiwi businesses.

We have so much incredible local talent here in Aotearoa and you can check out what is local to you by visiting https://www.smallbusinessday.co.nz/

Any purchase that you make from a business that is registered (including me!) puts you, and the business that you buy from, in the draw for a share of $200,000 worth of prizes 😲

How cool is that?!!

Small Business Day NZ

04/04/2021

Happy Easter lovely folk!

With love from mine to yours ❤️

hello_betterday

31/03/2021

One of my lovely customers wanted a weekly routine chart for her son to help visualize his weekly university schedule.

Based on his needs and interests I have created him this chart which will be kept on his fridge in an A4 Magnetic Frame so he can update it each week.

If you can't see what you need in my current range, get in touch and we can chat about a custom option.

For now, I am just testing the waters with this service so won't be charging any extra than the base price of $30 (chart with magnetic frame). If you are interested, get in quick, before I start charging a custom service as an add-on 👍

30/03/2021

I love this article so much.

"Above my shoulders, inside my head, is a super-charged brain with outdated breaks and no traction control. I’m a superhero with an extra long cape that often gets caught in the bushes limiting me from truly fulfilling the unlimited potential we all have"

"Get a visual diary, so your plans are no longer bouncing around in your head, the more you get things out of your head the better, (there’s enough going on up there )"

Can anyone else relate to his experience?

The video at the beginning "three ways to be kinder to yourself" is worth a watch too 🙌



https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/124626950/my-life-with-adhd-i-was-the-trauma-of-my-youth?fbclid=IwAR1eNBgRhU-59AIvNJvAmsyyBfRHiMYtrgRV70UeTnzKjNszyTcSIT8CFBw

Brando Yelavich spent 600 days walking New Zealand's coastline, with ADHD as his companion.

22/03/2021

This is a handy list of apps to help with staying on track and keeping organised.

For me, digital = distraction so I'm especially intrigued by Brain Focus.

Let me know in the comments below if you've tried any of these, or if there are any others that you recommend!

Whether you’re an adult living with ADHD, or you’re raising a child or teen with ADHD, these apps can help by providing easy access to tools, coping skills, information, news, and support — all at your fingertips.

18/03/2021

Almost every night, my 7 year old son needs extra hugs and comforting to help him calm his mind. We’ve tried a whole host of things, including essential oils, meditation, massage, visualisations, with average results.

Last night I went through a breathing exercise with him which worked wonders. For the first time he said “thanks so much mum, that really has made a difference”

In my latest blog I share how I use the same technique that I used with my son last night, to reduce my own overwhelm.

You can read it here https://hellobetterday.com/blogs/news/the-power-of-breath