23/06/2026
I used to think there was something wrong with me.
I felt like I just couldn’t switch off. I couldn’t sit still. I found it difficult to relax. At times, meditation’s felt impossible.
My husband and the boys would tell me to just sit down, chill out, watch a film.
Honestly? I could think of nothing worse. 😆Three hours of sitting still is not my idea of recharging.
For years, I thought I needed to try harder to relax.
What I’ve realised is that I don’t refill my battery in the same way as everyone else, (particularly those in my house!).
In fact, I’m off work poorly at the moment, and it’s times like this that I notice it most. My body is telling me to slow down and recover, but my mind is still active!
That’s when I can start to feel frustrated.
I’ve learned that rest and doing nothing aren’t always the same thing.
Sometimes the best thing I can do is find a creative focus that allows my body to rest while keeping my mind gently occupied.
Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might be neurodivergent, or simply recognise yourself in this, you don’t need a diagnosis to become curious about how your brain works and become more aware of what you need.
There isn’t a right way to rest.
There’s only the way that works for you.
I’d love to know...
What helps you refill your battery?
