Mindspace OT

29/09/2025

Ever wake up already exhausted… before you even get out of bed? 😴
That’s the mental load you’re carrying at work.
Your brain is running through all the things:
• Kids’ routines
• What’s for dinner?
• The appointment you still need to book
• The email you forgot to reply to
• All the “don’t forgets” for everyone else

By the time your day actually starts, you’ve already burned through half your battery.

It’s not laziness. It’s most likely overload. And ADHD brains struggle even harder because executive functioning gets used up faster 🧠

28/09/2025

28/09/2025

New grads, I see you 👀
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or second guessing yourself? You’re not alone, I’ve been there. That’s why I’ve created a free New Grad Therapist Survival Guide, so you don’t have to figure it all out the hard way.
➡️ Link is in the bio to grab a copy!

23/09/2025

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We support and celebrate the Autism community - yesterday, today and every day to come.

23/09/2025

22/09/2025

This!!

This evening it was: trying to pay a bill.

Nope.
Not today.
My brain was already at zero before I opened it.
Opening it and trying to figure out the bsb and whatever made me almost cry. It’s like trying to do a long drive when your car is empty.

It just doesn’t work.

Nope.
That’s a job for tomorrow me.

My mental battery is drained.
All I can do is recharge.

Em

22/09/2025

Through this process, we develop tailored, practical strategies that not only support the individual but also empower their entire support network to foster lasting, positive change.

17/09/2025

Here are my favourite sensory tools from a mental health OT 👇
- cube - squishy but firm and satisfying as it moulds back into shape.
- Tangle - fun to twist and twirl around.
- Visual Rubik’s cube - only $4 from Kmart.
- Visual bubble timer - great for grounding anxiety.
- metal fidgets - discreet and great for teens and adults.
- Chewing gum and sour lollies - perfect for getting that oral sensory input and calming panic attacks.

What’s your favourite sensory tool/fidget? 👀

16/09/2025

You know that moment when you tell yourself, “I’ll just scroll for 5 minutes”… and suddenly it’s two hours later and you’re deep in some random video about how to make a sourdough starter, which you’ll save for another time?

That’s your brain chasing dopamine and social media is literally built to keep you hooked. No natural end point, just endless scrolling.

So if you’ve been relying on your “willpower” to close the app… yeah, that’s probably not gonna work.

These are some strategies I often suggest as a mental health OT, supporting teens and adults to cut back on the endless scrolling 📲

15/09/2025

Up to 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience anxiety in their lifetime.

Anxiety is a natural response that helps keep us safe. But when worry starts to feel overwhelming and gets in the way of daily life, it could be an anxiety disorder.

The good news? Anxiety is treatable and support is out there. From self-help strategies to professional treatments, there are ways to feel better.

✨ Click on the link for tips and resources to help manage anxiety: https://bit.ly/4gfmFnX

15/09/2025

Incredible night with some amazing local women 💜