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It's been two years since I found out I'm a neurodivergent! It's flown by quickly.

• I feel better

• I know better, and I operate better

Playing to my strengths and leveraging the areas I'm not so hot on. These are my key learnings 👇

1) Mode of capture

My brain is always thinking, ideas, concepts are constantly popping up in my head, and I tell myself, "I'm gonna remember this in an hour"... to which I forget because I got sidetracked doing something else.

Now, I'm always writing things down. My basic notes app is my first form of capture.

Just to get the ideas out of my head, nothing dense at this stage, just a few words that will trigger my brain to remember the full context.

2) Physical activity

I don’t think I've missed a week where I haven’t done any form of intense exercise. This is the most important for me staying sane.

It helps that I have a variety of things to do:

• Running

• Gym

• Cycling

• Soccer

The novelty makes the workout easier and fun!

3) Mindfulness 

This is getting my mind right before I start the busy day.

Knowing and accepting that the stress levels are likely to increase.

I'm accepting that I may have to deal with difficult people, conflicts etc, and most importantly, being equipped to deal with it (professionally)!

Especially knowing that the emotional regulation side is not the best!

4) Rest! 

I'm still having difficulty with this if I'm totally honest. When the mind goes into overthinking mode, going to bed on time can be tricky, especially during busy and stressful periods.

I know it's super important, and I'll come back to you once I have this nailed. For now, I'm still going with the flow.

I at least wake up at the same time each day. But the challenging part is getting to bed on time and falling asleep quickly!

Having said that, the exercises do make me physically tired, and gears my body to rest, I just wish it were all the time!

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is to launch an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism services in England.

Significance: This comes hot on the heels of a November 2025 ADHD Taskforce report highlighting under-diagnosis, especially in women and minorities, urging better recognition and care.

For Working Neurodivergents: Positively, it could foster holistic supports like workplace accommodations or social prescribing, easing burnout in rigid jobs

But fears loom: tougher criteria might delay diagnoses essential for legal protections under the Equality Act, access to meds, boosting focus

Lastly,

Stay Different,

The AuDHD Exec

Disclaimer: I am not your psychiatrist, coach, doctor. Neurodiverse Diary does not provide medical services or professional counselling and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Everything I publish represents my opinions, experience, not advice.