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Self-Care and Recharging—How Do You Show Up for Yourself?
“Oh, I’m doing self-care this week…” While this idea has evolved from just spa days, bubble baths, and chocolates to more “real” or mundane activities like meditation, eating healthy food, and exercising, there’s often still a sense of obligation. It gets tricky because there are things we have to do, but when the things that are “good for us” become a burden, it can be hard to do them, even if we intellectually know they will be beneficial. When we feel overwhelmed with demands, it can become a demand-avoidance scenario. Whether you’re dealing with a PDA profile or just want to feel like you have some choice in your life, it can be hard.

I heard this reframed as: How are you showing up for yourself? What energizes you right now?

Understanding Brain States and Body Signals
This relates to a series of classes I’ve been taking, which talk about brain states and knowing what you need. Being aware of your body, the signals it sends, and how to interpret them is crucial. This can be challenging if you’re dealing with some level of overwhelm or alexithymia (difficulty in interpreting your emotions). A key part of this teaching (Nonviolent Communication, if you want to know more) is that your emotions are signs that your needs are being met or not.

The Evolving Nature of Self-Care
As I’ve stabilized my sleep and energy management over the last few years, I’ve realized that what worked for me before doesn’t have the same impact anymore. Floating, for example, isn’t as effective now. I don’t know what I need because I’m not as tired or needing the same recharge. New problems are starting to emerge, and I don’t know how to fix them yet. I’ve come to understand that I don’t know how to recharge on a finer level because I had to deal with such basic needs first. For a while, sleep and functioning were most of what I could deal with, along with making food and keeping up with my business (see Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs).

Reflecting on Self-Care
One of the questions that struck me this week was: How do you show up for yourself? How do you make yourself smile? What can you do to make yourself feel supported and happy?

I’ll admit that I’m obsessing over this blanket. For me, it’s about recognizing when I’m tamping down my own excitement over something. Tamping down my excitement makes me feel like this inborn part of me is too much. Right now, showing up for myself means letting me work through strong emotions, both good and bad, and not trying to change who I am.

I’ve been told I’m liable to become close to obsessive when I’m really into something. And instead of hiding that, I’m trying to find ways to enjoy for it’s on value as well as to embed it further into my coaching work. (See the for fun podcast below!)

I’ll admit that I’ve also noticed I really like sticking my face in front of a gentle fan/air purifier…so what I’m weird. 😁

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New “For Fun” Project: Podcast!
Ctrl + Alt + Think: Conversations with Neurodivergent Minds

Megan King of Focus Like a Mother and I have started an incredibly informal podcast!

Welcome to Ctrl + Alt + Think – Conversations with Neurodivergent Minds! We’ve got a few episodes up, and for now, our plan is to post new weekly discussions.

Our Current plan is to release episodes weekly on Wednesdays with the first one on Wed July 17.

Currently you can find us on Spotify here. Or Youtube here

Summary: I’m Amy Voros of Creative Catapult Coaching, helping entrepreneurs and creatives overcome distraction and procrastination. My co-host is Megan King of Focus Like a Mother, providing executive function coaching for parents and professionals. As ADHD and neurodivergence specialists, we know how conditions like anxiety can impact getting work done. That’s why we’re diving deep into productivity techniques, mindsets, and tools that actually work for diverse brains.

In this inaugural season, Megan and I will explore strategies like body doubling, time blocking, focus playlists, and more—sharing real experiences on what really helps us stay focused and motivated each week. Tune in as we get real about the challenges and solutions and learn from each other’s diverse coaching perspectives. It’s time to take control of your focus and bring your unique talents to the world!

To Your Success!