Mindcoco Blog

The social hangover is real. Use these four essential strategies and discreet tools to manage your energy and reduce masking fatigue during holiday parties and family gatherings.

The excitement of a big sale is a massive dopamine hit—and a massive risk for instant regret. Use these structured, neurodivergent-friendly rules to combat ADHD impulse buying this holiday season.

Fluorescent lights and office chatter are not minor annoyances—they're triggers. Learn how to identify common workplace stressors and find subtle sensory coping mechanisms to survive the open-plan office.

My ND brain used to feel like 67 tabs open at once. Building my own soundtrack changed everything. Here’s how curated music and tiny rituals help me focus, ease anxiety,...

“I’ll do it later” isn’t laziness — it’s an overwhelmed brain. In this guide, as a late diagnosed AuDHDer, I share how small, compassionate shifts helped me break the procrastination...

Supporting a neurodivergent friend can feel tricky — one wrong phrase and it comes off as dismissive. In this post, we share practical tips (like listening instead of fixing, respecting...

Anxiety has a way of hijacking your entire day — but sometimes the smallest reminders make the biggest difference. In this post, we share micro-mantras like “progress over perfection” and...

Social gatherings can feel like a marathon you never signed up for — especially if you’re introverted or neurodivergent. In this playful survival guide, we share practical strategies (and a...

For neurodivergent people, humor isn’t just laughter — it’s survival. From ‘everything is fine’ moments to sarcastic one-liners, jokes turn struggles into connection and remind us we’re not alone.

Laughing at chaos, sarcasm, and dark humor isn’t just entertainment for neurodivergent individuals — it’s a survival tool. From decoding passive-aggressive one-liners to sharing relatable memes, humor helps cope with...

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can quietly sabotage even the most loving relationships. For many neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD, the intense fear of rejection creates misunderstandings, shame spirals, and...

Struggling with ADHD, sensory overload, or anxious spirals? Crocheting might just be the unexpected tool your neurodivergent brain needs. From fidget-friendly focus to emotional regulation, discover how this craft helps...

Struggling to focus, remember, or finish simple tasks lately? Brain fog is a common (and frustrating) part of life for many neurodivergent adults. Whether it’s ADHD, autistic executive dysfunction, or...

Individuals with ADHD often develop defense mechanisms such as blaming others, denial, disguising facts and lying to shield themselves from feelings of shame and inadequacy. Recognizing these behaviors is seen...

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience sensory hypersensitivity, leading to heightened reactions to everyday stimuli such as sounds, lights, and textures. Understanding these sensory processing challenges is...

Ever find yourself staring at a calendar full of to-do tasks, deadlines and feeling like you're glued to your phone/couch/cat? You can mull, moan, mourn, it’s not uncommon to see...

Ever find yourself staying up way too late, even though exhausted? You’re not alone. Revenge bedtime procrastination is when we delay sleep to reclaim some personal time—especially when the day...

Struggling to sleep with ADHD? Learn how different types of ADHD medication impacts sleep, common reasons for neurodivergent sleep issues, and tools for better rest.

New Year’s resolutions can often feel like an impossible challenge for neurodivergent individuals. Whether it’s ADHD, autism, or anxiety, traditional resolutions don’t account for the unique needs and strengths of...

New Year resolutions don’t have to be boring or stressful—especially if you have ADHD. This year, make your goals dopamine-friendly, fun, and achievable. Here’s how to reframe resolutions into activities...