Such a good one, Mike. I think what you've shared is such an important distinction, especially for sensitive folks. I used to be very conditional around my emotional state as you described here: stacking one condition on another just so I could feel okay and function. Since I started traveling and living nomadically, I've learned how to let go of my attachments. Now, I stay grounded through routines, a flexible schedule, and clear intentions—but if things don’t go exactly to plan, I no longer fall apart, even when it gets intense. It’s definitely still challenging at times, especially as someone who’s neurodivergent with executive function struggles. But with solid systems and regulation practices in place, I’ve learned how to stay grounded in the storm.
Leah, I love what you shared. You can really feel the freedom in what you’ve trained - especially the part about not falling apart when plans shift. It’s such a powerful distinction, right? Between managing well and actually expanding our capacity.
And I appreciate how clearly you're living that edge. The sensitivity, the systems, the nuance - it all comes through. And coming from a neurodivergent lens, that kind of grounded flexibility feels even more like a trained strength than something that just comes naturally.
Such a good one, Mike. I think what you've shared is such an important distinction, especially for sensitive folks. I used to be very conditional around my emotional state as you described here: stacking one condition on another just so I could feel okay and function. Since I started traveling and living nomadically, I've learned how to let go of my attachments. Now, I stay grounded through routines, a flexible schedule, and clear intentions—but if things don’t go exactly to plan, I no longer fall apart, even when it gets intense. It’s definitely still challenging at times, especially as someone who’s neurodivergent with executive function struggles. But with solid systems and regulation practices in place, I’ve learned how to stay grounded in the storm.
Leah, I love what you shared. You can really feel the freedom in what you’ve trained - especially the part about not falling apart when plans shift. It’s such a powerful distinction, right? Between managing well and actually expanding our capacity.
And I appreciate how clearly you're living that edge. The sensitivity, the systems, the nuance - it all comes through. And coming from a neurodivergent lens, that kind of grounded flexibility feels even more like a trained strength than something that just comes naturally.