Clair Sykes - NDIS Support Coordinator

04/05/2026

This article explores why motivation feels so difficult when you’re depressed, why “just do it” falls short, and what actually helps.

Head over to my website to give it a read.

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2026/05/03/depression-and-motivation-why-just-do-it-doesnt-work/

03/05/2026

Depression and Motivation: Why “Just Do It” Doesn’t Work

If you’ve ever been told to “just do it,” “push through,” or “get on with things” while experiencing depression, you’ll know how frustrating—and often invalidating—that advice can feel. While it might come from a place of encouragement, it fundamentally misunderstands what depression does to the brain, the body, and a person’s capacity to act. Depression is not laziness. It’s not a lack of willpower....

If you’ve ever been told to “just do it,” “push through,” or “get on with things” while experiencing depression, you’ll know how frustrating—and often invalidating—that advice can feel. While it mi…

08/04/2026

Neurodivergent kids don’t need to be changed to fit the world—they need a world that better understands and accommodates them.

My latest blog article explores neurodivergence in kids and how to meet their needs.

Head over to my website to give it a read!

https://walkedtalk.com.au/2026/04/07/understanding-neurodivergent-kids-meeting-their-needs-with-compassion-and-practical-support/

07/04/2026

Understanding Neurodivergent Kids: Meeting Their Needs with Compassion and Practical Support

Raising or supporting a neurodivergent child can be both deeply rewarding and, at times, challenging. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world that differ from the “neurotypical” majority. Rather than viewing these differences as deficits, it’s more helpful—and increasingly accepted—to see them as natural variations in human brains....

Raising or supporting a neurodivergent child can be both deeply rewarding and, at times, challenging. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dy…