The author shares a personal history of being a long-time female gamer starting in the early 1980s. She recounts playing various game systems, from the TRS-80 Color Computer to the Super NES, emphasizing the educational value and the role gaming has played in managing her ADHD. She remembers games fondly for their evolving graphics and immersive narratives, especially RPGs. Presently, she enjoys a wide range of games and champions gaming as beneficial for people with ADHD, encouraging them to find joy in whatever interests them.
Author: The Squirrel Mindset
Who Needs Only One Hobby?
Looks like I am back. Such is life with ADHD. There always ends up being breaks. Some breaks are shorter, and some breaks are months long. The perfectionist in me has been trying to figure out what to talk about or what if what I have to say doesn’t resonate with people, but in the…
Life after Vacation – Self-Reflection
Being my normal self, I am returning to my normal day-to-day life after a vacation, not as soon as I would have liked, but here I am. During my time away, a number of hours were spent on self-reflection. I learned things about myself that I never knew. I am a workaholic, and I am not…
Making it Through Meetings
Making it through some meetings is challenging, especially if they frequently go off the rails. Having ADHD, a couple of things bother me about meetings. The first is when the meeting organizer doesn’t bring the focus back on the topic if the participants go off-topic. My second frustration is multiple meetings in a day. Having six meetings…
Hyperfocused on Health
ADHD can be challenging, but having other health concerns can make dealing with it more difficult. This has been the case for me over the last few years. How exactly does ADHD impact my ability to deal with other health concerns? Hyperfocus. Hyperfocus can be a good and bad thing. In fact, it can be…
Handy Travel Tips
When it comes to travel, sometimes people have no issues planning or booking their vacation. They also have no problem getting to their destination. That is why I have created an additional list of handy travel tips to keep in mind. Travel insurance, local etiquette, medication, and communication are all things to consider. I hope…
Travel Prep Tips – Booking and Packing
Now that your destination research is complete and the dates are set that you are travelling, it is time to plan how you are getting there. Some people may find researching and booking tickets frustrating, especially if they need more time to focus. Others may dread packing. Personally, I find both of these tasks exciting because…
Destination Research, a Necessary Step for Travel
Destination research is a necessary step for travel. Only some people are into research, and I get it. That is why there are travel agents and people who offer services to research various destinations. I enjoy research, so this is how I do it. This research advice mainly focuses on city travel because that is…
Travel Tips for ADHD – Let’s Talk about the Destination
Travel, I love it! There is something about visiting a new location or a location you have visited before. Researching, planning itineraries, organizing transportation, budgeting, and booking tickets I enjoy it all. Well, maybe not the cost. One of the best feelings is landing in a location I have never been to and thinking, “Wow, I…
Organizing Time through Goal Setting
One of the biggest challenges for me is trying to organize my time. I put this pressure on myself to get everything done at once. This never really goes well for me. It usually ends up with me feeling frustrated and like a failure. These are the times when I need to remind myself that…