Pacing Ourselves

Having ADHD sometimes means going at your own pace that might not always line up with our peers, is this a bad thing? Not at all!

Coach Elizabeth Brink

May 31, 20222 min read

Perfectionism is Protective

Can our inner perfectionists actually be trying to help us?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

May 16, 20222 min read

Sitting with Our Boredom

Does boredom make you restless or even want to take a nap? It might have something to do with being neurodivergent.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

May 2, 20223 min read

Friends as Attachment Figures

Attachment Theory doesn't just have to do with how we relate to our caregivers, but all sorts of relationships, including our friendships.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Apr 18, 20224 min read

Anger is Normal, So Why Do We Avoid it?

Anger is normal, yet most of us don't know how to manage it. Here are some thoughts to help you tame your inner volcano.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Apr 4, 20222 min read

A Primer on Attachment Theory & Neurodivergent Brains

A brief look at attachment theory and how it impacts those who have neurodivergent brains.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Mar 28, 20227 min read

Socially Different

Some of us are just wired "differently", but that doesn't exclude us from friendship, in fact, it may mean we can offer something unique.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Mar 21, 20223 min read

A Case for Hope (Personal Vision Statements)

Creating a vision statement during a pandemic may feel daunting, so here’s a breakdown so anyone can make one.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Mar 14, 20225 min read

Friendship Status: It's Complicated

Friend can be a heavy word, yet we use it so casually in our modern world. How can we be the kinds of friends we need and want right now?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 28, 20223 min read

The Coach-Client Relationship: A Model for Self-Partnership

Self-coaching can be a helpful framework because it creates a healthy partnership within yourself. Something we could use a little more of.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 21, 20223 min read

If you're not working too much are you even doing it right?

People with neurodivergent brains are pushed to perform beyond their capacity from infancy.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 1, 20223 min read

When grief lasts too long

Do neurodivergent people experience grief differently?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Jan 5, 20223 min read

Curiosity

It might not have always been safe to be curious, but curiosity can be a way to connect better with ourselves and others.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Jan 4, 20224 min read

Making a Messy House a Home Part 2

There are countless ways to approach organization and loads of nuances in how we apply them in various settings. We have core beliefs...

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Dec 13, 20215 min read

Making a Messy House a Home Part 1

Does mess and clutter overwhelm you? Do you also have ADHD or some form of neurodivergence? Coach Brink understands, read to learn more!

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Dec 6, 20214 min read

Who Are You?

Who are you? What are your values? How you can you stay true to those with external pressure and the challenges of ADHD?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Nov 15, 20213 min read

Befriending Yourself

We mostly know how to make friends, but have you ever thought about being a friend to yourself? Coach Brink shows us the way.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Nov 8, 20213 min read

Is Distractibility Really a Problem?

Distractions are everywhere, but they may not always be what they seem...

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Oct 25, 20216 min read

The Hard, the Powerful, and the Annoying Aspects of Connection

Connection is a human necessity, but why is it so challenging, add in being neurodivergent and it can feel almost impossible.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Oct 11, 20214 min read

Healthy Boundaries

Developing healthy boundaries is crucial to live healthy thriving lives, Coach Brink helps us to understand what makes a healthy boundary.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Oct 4, 20212 min read

What's on my mind

I love to write, but sometimes I need a place to try on ideas. Hear my 'rough draft' thoughts on all things personhood, neurodivergent living, and healing in my Sunday letters.