Mindcoco Blog
How to Recharge Your Social Battery: Beating Masking Fatigue at Holiday Parties
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 Executive Function Cliff: How to Beat ADHD End-of-Year Task Paralysis
The end of the year brings an impossible pile of tasks, causing total shutdown. Learn how to manage the Executive Function Cliff and conquer task paralysis with neuro-friendly systems.
How I Stopped Beating Myself Up and Finally Tackle Procrastination
“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...
Micro Mantras for When Anxiety Wants to Ruin Your Entire Day
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...
Introverts Guide to Surviving Social Gatherings
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...
Why Being Anxious Actually Makes You Weirdly Good at Certain Things
Anxiety gets a bad rep, but what if your racing thoughts and over-preparedness were actually hidden superpowers? From noticing tiny details to turning ‘what ifs’ into creative ideas, here’s why...
The Secret Language of Neurodivergent Humor: Why We Laugh at the Dark Stuff
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...
“My Brain’s in a Blender” - ADHD, Autism & the Brain Fog That Follows
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...
Panic Attack? Practical method to Manage Anxiety and Stress
Managing anxiety and stress is crucial for maintaining mental well-being. Implementing strategies such as deep breathing exercises, regular physical activity, and mindfulness meditation can provide immediate relief from anxiety and...
Why Do My Clothes Feel Wrong?- How Hypersensitive Brains Handle Sensory Chaos
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...
An anti-procrastination plan for ADHD brains
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...
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why We Steal Sleep (and How to Stop)
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...
Stim or Fidget? The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right Tool for You
Ever wondered how stimming toys differ from fidget toys? While both provide sensory input and help with focus, their purposes and designs cater to distinct needs. Stimming tools support sensory...
Can ADHD Medication Help Improve Sleep?
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.
Your Very Demure Holiday Travel Tips for Neurodivergent Minds
Holiday travel can be overwhelming for individuals with ADHD and anxiety, but with tools like noise reducing earplugs and stress toys prepared for noisy venues & social gatherings, ensuring travel comfort, you can navigate...
Intrusive Thoughts-Guide for Neurodivergent Individuals
Intrusive thoughts are a challenging aspect of life for many neurodivergent adults, but with the right strategies and support, they can be managed effectively. Understanding your triggers, seeking professional help,...
Mastering the Art of Procrastination: Strategies for Productivity Champions
Procrastination is a habit that can derail our productivity, deter our focus and leave us feeling shameful, guilty and stressed. You may be surprised to know that procrastination is a...
Stress Ball Benefits: Focus & Anxiety Relief for ADHDers
Amigurumi Stress balls are more than just cute, squeezable objects. For individuals with ADHD, they offer essential benefits—from improving focus and reducing anxiety to promoting mindfulness and providing sensory stimulation....

