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Emma Sails Coaching, 36 Ash Tree Road, Glossop (2025)

30/10/2025

👋 I’m Emma, a neurodivergent parent to a neurodivergent 6-year-old, and an accredited Health and Life Coach ✨

My own neurodivergence (ADHD and autism, discovered at 35) gave me so many answers to the struggles I’d faced throughout my life.

I’d just come through postnatal depression, I was newly separated, and I was on a mission to rebuild life in a way that felt right for me and my son.

Everything shifted when I started to understand my brain and treat myself with compassion instead of criticism.

That’s when I changed my career path and trained as a coach; I was determined to help other adults achieve the same level of understanding and acceptance of themselves, and of their children if they have them.

When you find out about neurodivergence as an adult, it can be a LOT to process.

So many things (sometimes an overwhelming amount) start to make sense, but there are so many questions, fears, doubts, guilt, confusion… it’s a rollercoaster.

So what if you view this discovery as a chance to set the record straight for yourself. A chance to:

✨ Understand and accept why you are “like this”
✨ Stop beating yourself up
✨ Drop the mask and allow yourself to show others who you are
✨ Feel less overwhelmed and anxious
✨ Be proud of what you have achieved
✨ Realise that you are good enough

My Navigating Neurodivergence Programme is here to help you with all of that.

The next group starts on 5th November and there are still a few places left.

Comment here or head to www.navigatingneurodivergence.co.uk to find out more

27/10/2025

If you’re telling yourself that this October half-term will be different…

That you’ll be more organised, more consistent, finally on top of everything. 🤞

💚 I see you. 💚

Because as ADHD and autistic adults, we often set the bar impossibly high. Then time blindness, perfectionism, or that inner critic step in, and we’re left feeling like we’ve “failed” before we’ve even started.

School holidays can be a tricky time for SEND families. Routine change, plans shift, and everything can feel just a little bit wobbly.

This week, try to enjoy the chance to connect with your child in new ways. Understand them, explore what works, and celebrate the little wins, however different they might look.

If you have to work, try body doubling with your child so that you’re both spending 20 minutes on something and then checking in… try bringing them into your world, to do lists and all 😂.

Remember that half term for your family doesn’t have to look the same as it does for other people… it’s ok to just get through the week.

What’s one thing you’re trying this week to make it a little easier, or a bit more fun? I’d love to hear in the comments! 💬

24/10/2025

Ever catch yourself thinking you “should” be doing certain things? Whether it’s in personal life or your business… there are a lot of expectations of what adulting “should” look like.

But here’s the thing… when you’re neurodivergent, looking at the “shoulds” just doesn’t work.

If it doesn’t spark joy, interest, or excitement, it’s so much more difficult to get your brain to cooperate.

That’s one reason it’s so important to incorporate things that give you energy and light you up into your daily life... that’s *every* day.

If you’re figuring out your next steps, try this:

💡 Write a list of the things that genuinely bring you joy; any the tasks, topics, or moments that energise you.

Then take a look and see how you can make space for some of those things during your day (and if you’re running a business, potentially even what things you can bring into the client work you do).

When you focus on joy, motivation naturally follows… and so does success. 🌈

And if you’re looking for support doing exactly this - making a life and/or business that fits your neurodivergent brain - I’d love for you to have a look at my Navigating Neurodivergence group programme (starting 5th November) or membership to see how I can help you.

Drop a comment here or head to the link in my bio for more information 🥰

22/10/2025

You know that feeling when you start a new project all fired up… and then somewhere along the way, it just fizzles out? 🙈

If you’ve got ADHD, you’ll know this all too well.

Starting things is easy, but finishing them is a whole different story.

It might be a course, a new skill, or even a knitting project...

I seem to get about 90% of the way there and then bam — my brain hits a wall.

🧸 I’ve got half-knitted toys that never got stitched together.
💰 VAT returns I filed but never quite finished the paperwork for.
😅 And more “almost done” tasks than I’d like to admit.

It’s not laziness, and it’s definitely not lack of interest — it’s just part of how the ADHD brain works.

But I know it can be so frustrating.

Here are a few little tricks that help me when I’m stuck:

✨ Body doubling – have someone sit with you or check in while you work on the task.
✨ Task sandwiching – pop the boring thing between two fun ones to keep your motivation up.
✨ Rewards – give yourself something to look forward to when you finish.

Oh, and remember: Some days nothing works, which is okay too. 💚

Being kind to yourself (especially on the “unfinished project” days) is one of the most important parts of ADHD awareness and self-acceptance.

These are all things we focus on in the Navigating Neurodiversity membership.

Visit my website or pop me a message if you'd like to know more.

21/10/2025

Behind every ADHD brain is a hedge they’re hiding behind to avoid the boring stuff. 😅

Because neurodivergence and housework, or anything that's hard work, is a challenging combo.

Our brain only really kicks into gear when something’s interesting...

So, some days the everyday stuff (cleaning, laundry, changing the bed) can feel literally impossible.

But when I do actually get it done, it feels so good. 🙌

Stripping the bed, changing the sheets, and putting a wash on...

Small, ordinary tasks: Huge wins.

So, if there’s something you’ve been putting off, something that feels impossible even though you know it’s not… this is your gentle nudge.

💪You’ve got this.
👍It is possible.
✨And when you do it, you’ll feel amazing!

Let me know in the comments if there's something you've been avoiding!

20/10/2025

You know that feeling when something new and shiny catches your attention and suddenly everything else on your to-do list disappears?

If you’ve got ADHD, you’ll know exactly what I mean! 😅

We’re wired to chase what excites us, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing! It’s part of what makes our brains brilliant. 🧠✨

But when it comes to making big decisions, it can feel a lot.

Work decisions, family stuff, even deciding what to do to make ourselves feel better...

The options are endless, and trying to figure out the “right” path can be pretty overwhelming.

Here’s a little mindset shift that’s helped me ⬇️

💡 Focus on what genuinely lights you up.

Whether it’s your business, your hobbies, or how you spend your weekends - choose the things that make you feel energised and right for YOU.

When you follow that spark, you’ll naturally find your people… and they’re the ones who get you and cheer you on. 🌈

So instead of asking, “What SHOULD I do?” try asking, “What feels EXCITING right now?”

What’s one choice you’ve made recently that brought you joy? I’d love to hear it in the comments! 💬

17/10/2025

We’ve been talking this week about progress over perfection — and this post is your friendly reminder to celebrate that progress, however small it might feel. 🌟

Something I see a lot (and work on with my clients) is how hard it can be for neurodivergent brains to recognise their own achievements.

We’re often so focused on what’s next, or what didn’t go exactly right, that we forget to notice what did.

But every step forward counts — even the tiny ones.

🪄 Getting through your to-do list (or even starting it)
🪄 Replying to that message that’s been sitting there for days
🪄 Taking a proper break when you needed one

They might seem small, but they matter. 💚

So tell me — what’s your win this week? Big or small, let’s celebrate it together in the comments! 🎉

16/10/2025

Seeing as it’s World Values Day, it seems like the perfect time to share a little about what really drives me and my work. 🌿

💚 Acceptance

I want everyone I work with to feel truly seen and accepted for who they are — neurodivergent brains included.

🌱 Empowerment

I love helping people find the tools and confidence to navigate life in a way that works for them — celebrating their unique strengths along the way.

🤝 Compassion

Everyone’s journey is different, and I try to meet people exactly where they are. Listening, understanding, and supporting is at the heart of what I do.

🌟 Growth

Life’s all about learning and developing, and I want to help people find their own path, set achievable goals, and celebrate every win — big or small.

If any of this resonates, I’d love to connect! Drop me a message or visit my website to find out more.

13/10/2025

“Progress over perfection”: That’s my mantra this week, and I’d love for it to be yours too! 🌟

When you have ADHD, it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting everything to be 'just right'.

But that pressure for perfection can quickly turn into stress and burnout - and you don't deserve to go through that.

And since it’s OCD Awareness Week, it feels like the perfect time to remind ourselves that needing things to feel perfect isn’t always about fussiness...

Sometimes it’s our brain’s way of trying to feel safe or in control.

So this week, let’s keep things kind and manageable:

✔ Take small, doable steps (they all count!)
✔ Celebrate every little win
✔ Show compassion — to ourselves and our kids, especially on the messy days

Because progress — no matter how imperfect — is still progress. 💚

13/10/2025

A little while ago, I asked my community: "For those of you who are diagnosed… what would you share with those still on that journey? How has it helped?"

The answers were so powerful, I knew I had to share them.

Because if you’re still in that place of doubt, questioning, or waiting for answers, this is what’s on the other side.

💡 "The validation that I wasn’t just crap has helped a lot."
💡 "I feel like a weight has been lifted and I have more clarity on my life (past and present)."
💡 "It gives you the opportunity to reframe old struggles with the knowledge that they were never personal failures."

That’s the power of understanding your neurodivergence.

But diagnosis is just the start.

The real transformation comes in learning how to work with your brain, not against it—and that’s exactly what Navigating Neurodivergence is here for.

✨ Understand and accept your neurodivergence
✨ Learn strategies to move forward with confidence
✨ Rebuild your self-trust and self-worth

Because you were never failing—you were just figuring yourself out in a world that didn’t explain it to you properly.

If you’re ready to take that next step, drop a 💚💚 in the comments or DM me to chat.

You don’t have to do this alone.

09/10/2025

Here’s a truth for ADHD Awareness Month: Being neurodiverse isn’t the same as being neurodivergent.

🧠 We’re all technically neurodiverse—because no two brains think exactly the same.

But here’s the thing, neurodivergent brains work in ways that are significantly different from what’s considered “typical.”

And that can make life… well, tricky sometimes.

For a lot of neurodivergent people, even simple tasks can feel impossible.

Labels like “lazy,” “awkward,” or “attention-seeking” stick—not because they’re true, but because the world wasn’t designed for brains like ours.

Awareness is growing, especially for women and people with inattentive ADHD—groups that were overlooked until the 2000s.

That’s why more and more people are seeking diagnoses and realising it’s not “just them.”

If that hits home, there’s a good chance you might be neurodivergent.

And with the right tools, mindset, and ways of communicating, you can thrive. 🌟

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