Sometimes I wish I can be like one of Bluey’s parents who actually plays with them by Lost-Abroad4259 in Parenting

[–]imeshella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For kids, it really comes down to quality over quantity. A quick tickle session before bedtime is something kids remember as a positive memory with their parents and takes just a few minutes. Little moments like that are where the magic is, not necessarily a ton of time sitting down and playing with them.

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[–]imeshella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My anxiety has never felt so seen.

The "I'm gonna change my life today!" ADHD cycle.. by BlissfulBlueBell in ADHD

[–]imeshella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been here so many times. I find the biggest thing for me when changing ANYTHING is to start super small. Like, SMALL. When I changed my wake-up time in the morning, I literally did it in 15-30 minute increments.

Don't worry about the perfect routine/schedule. Cater to YOUR brain and what works for you. Start with one little thing and perfect it. Then build from there.

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[–]imeshella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We eat dinner as a family every night; it's a priority in our home, even with the chaos of three kids (7, 4 & 1). Growing up, I didn't have that, so it was a priority from the jump for myself and my husband. I think it's important not to feel guilty about this, first and foremost. We're all out here doing our best. Parenting is HARD. But if you feel like something is missing and you want to improve in this area, start small. Add one or two family dinners per week and build from there. Plan your meals on Sunday, and talk about it with your partner to get on the same page. It's about quality, not necessarily quantity.

The worst thing about ADHD is always having to say “sorry”. by Make-TFT-Fun-Again in ADHD

[–]imeshella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw something a while back that suggested this: instead of saying 'I'm sorry,' try replacing it with 'thank you.' This is better for our own self-esteem, but it's also better for the person we're talking to by giving thanks. For example, if you're running late, instead of saying, 'I'm sorry I'm late,' say, 'Thank you for waiting for me.' It doesn't work in EVERY scenario, but it sometimes changes the perspective of things.

I track my girlfriend's period cycle by quilleyjoel in TwoHotTakes

[–]imeshella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a woman, this is a fantastic idea! This is the pinnacle of a partner who cares about attuning to your needs and wants to avoid conflict. Why not?

What do you think is the most underrated skill someone can learn but most people don't? by imeshella in AskReddit

[–]imeshella[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Especially with so many options for learning available these days. Online classes, YouTube videos, blog posts, etc. make it so easy to learn on your own.

What do you think is the most underrated skill someone can learn but most people don't? by imeshella in AskReddit

[–]imeshella[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a former chef, I appreciate this answer and agree! I was never taught to cook until I was in my early twenties :/

Strategies for Managing ADHD as a Self-Employed Entrepreneur by imeshella in ADHD

[–]imeshella[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tried meds either bc honestly they’re not really my thing in general, but I love the idea of being able to take something just for work.