✨ BUILT FROM MY OWN ADHD JOURNEY ✨
rom Overwhelm to Empowerment, One Page at a Time
I started MindCastle Creations after realizing I didn’t need to change my brain, I needed tools that worked with it. What began as a way to manage my own ADHD has grown into planners, workbooks, and resources designed to support every neurospicy mind navigating life’s chaos. This is more than stationery, it’s a system of little anchors to help you thrive.
Meet im van Dijk
I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 5 years old. After switching schools, I started taking Ritalin, and continued until I was 13. Back then, ADHD was seen as something only kids had.
It wasn’t until I was 21 that I learned about ADHD in adults. Getting re-diagnosed felt like a revelation. Finally, I understood I wasn’t just a failure.
“Being re-diagnosed was liberating, I could finally see myself clearly.”
Life in Highs and Lows
Since then, life has been a rollercoaster. I’ve partied hard, got married, had my child, divorced, and rebuilt my life from scratch.
Some chapters were really tough. When Max was 2 years old, I was a single mom with barely any money, continued on to studying when Max could go to school to become a web developer while working part-time. Max already had ADHD, and at that age… let’s just say he had zero chill. Juggling work, studies, and motherhood while we both had ADD was overwhelming, but it shaped who I am today.
“Some seasons broke me down, others built me up, all of them taught me something.”
Finding My Wa
Along the way, I’ve faced burnout (more than once) and still work every day on protecting my mental health. I’ve used medication on and off, and currently Medikinet* helps me keep the chaos in check and regulate mood swings. When it’s out of stock (which unfortunately happens a lot), I switch to Concerta.
But just as important as medication has been the love and support of friends and family, they’ve seen me at my messiest and still accept me as I am.
*Quick note: Both Medikinet and Concerta are brand names for methylphenidate, a stimulant medication commonly prescribed for ADHD. More commonly known as Ritalin (which lasts about 4 hours), Medikinet works for around 12 hours and Concerta for about 10. I share this as part of my journey, every ADHD brain finds its own way.
Our Mission & Values
Empowerment
We strive to empower neurodivergent individuals by providing tools that enhance their natural strengths and creativity.
Inclusivity
Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. Our products are designed to be accessible and beneficial for all neurospicy minds.
Creativity
Creativity drives us forward. We believe in the power of imagination and innovation to transform challenges into opportunities.
“Living with DHD is not about overcoming challenges, it is about learning to thrive with them.”
Why indCastle Creations
In 2024, I founded MindCastle Creations as both a passion project and a lifeline. Writing my first book and designing the Focus & Inspiration ADHD Planner wasn’t just about creating products, it was about creating tools I wished I had years ago.
Today, my mission is simple:
To turn everyday ADHD struggles into tools for growth and empowerment.
From planners and printables to eBooks and guided exercises, I want MindCastle to be a space where neurodivergent minds feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Discover Your Neurospicy Potential
Unlock a world of creativity and support with MindCastle Creations. Alongside our planners, journals, and ADHD-friendly tools, I also wrote Navigating Life with ADHD, a book packed with strategies, stories, and insights to help you thrive.
Ready to dive deeper into ADHD-friendly living?