Mindspace OT

20/05/2026

Okay but why does jumping on a trampoline genuinely make my brain feel less chaotic 😅

As a mental health OT, I love talking about how movement and getting that just right sensory input is connected to our nervous system.

Vestibular input (movement) can help some people feel calmer, more focused, more grounded or even just release built up stressed energy.

We might do this without even realising like bouncing your leg, pacing, rocking, going for drives, needing movement breaks… as your body is trying to regulate itself.

Which honestly makes so much sense why sitting still just doesn’t work for everyone 🙃

06/05/2026

I’ll be honest not every morning looks this good…
But mornings that run ALOT smoother mean less choices, less overwhelm and low stimulation 🧠

What do your morning routines look like for less overwhelm?

23/04/2026

The current NDIS changes and media coverage are creating a lot of uncertainty, fear and anxiety for so many Australians.
But for many disabled people, this uncertainty isn’t new it’s something they have to navigate every day. Every planning meeting. Every interaction.
When support feels unpredictable, it impacts safety, routines, independence and trust.

📣 If you work in the NDIS space, this is the time to understand the impact, to speak up, support and advocate.

20/04/2026

When everything feels out of your control, focus on what you can control… your routine, how you spend your time and who you spend it with 🌻
Lately I’ve been focusing on walking, straight after work, to the end the day feeling like you know what I’ve got this!
How do you unwind to look after YOU?

16/04/2026

What’s that one thing you really want to do but have been putting off? Is writing that report, doing life admin, or maybe it’s that message you’ve been meaning to reply to?
You know it’s important, but you still avoid it.
It’s not because you don’t care…
When something matters, your brain can attach pressure, expectations and the fear of getting it wrong to the task.
So instead of starting, you do LITERALLY anything but.
And this is such a common struggle for so many people (including me!)
The first step is acknowledging this pattern, forgiving yourself and starting small to build momentum.
You got this 🙌

13/04/2026

ADHD isn’t about not having attention… it’s about attention regulation and where that attention goes.
If it’s something interesting, new, has novelty and is instantly rewarding I’ll focus for HOURS.
If it’s boring, too hard or not considered “urgent” then that’s a different story 😂

Here’s me trying a new craft activity which I never thought I’d have the patience for… let’s see how long this lasts 😂

01/04/2026

• Needing music to function
• Starting tasks in what some might say a “weird” order
• Having multiple unfinished projects (and x 1000 craft hobbies)
• Forgetting things and always leaving my drink bottle behind 🤦‍♀️
• Prioritising rest when my brain has had enough

What are you letting go of feeling guilty about to take care of yourself? 💟🧘‍♀️

31/03/2026

Autistic people can experience overwhelm in many ways.

Sensory input like lights, sounds, textures, or smells can become intense. Social interactions or masking can be draining. Managing multiple tasks or sudden changes may feel challenging. Strong emotions can build quickly and feel overwhelming. Processing large amounts of information at once can be difficult. Quiet time and downtime are often needed to recover and recharge.

Overwhelm is not a weakness - it reflects neurological differences, not a flaw.

💡 Supporting Autistic people with clear communication, understanding sensory needs, and allowing space for rest can help us thrive.



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