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What are tasks and how do they apply to ADHD?

In this video episode I discuss tasks and the forgotten period of time between them, their associated costs and some strategies and tools utilized to observe maintain and regulate mental switching costs.

Back after a long time off to begin the next season of ADHD+ POSITIVES.

I am also here inviting you to join me on my journey in a NEW podcast titled "Emotionally Speaking". This podcast will dive deep into the murky misunderstood world of Emotional Intelligence.

HERE WE GO

In this episode I will discuss Time Blindless and how it relates to ADHD/ADD.

There are so man things that go into starting ones day and that is for those of us who do not have time blindness and ADD/ADHD.

I always find it easiest to prepare myself for the day in a way that eliminates stress and opportunities for distraction. This can be from the mushroom coffee and taurine I take in the morning for focus to dressing as if I were going to the office even though I work from home.

Preparation and persistence is the success to success.

Welcome to the first of many active meditation videos.

This is an active meditation meaning that you will be given 5 minutes in this video to brainstorm. brain dump, journal, think out loud and more.

The intention behind these active meditation is to provide you all with a guided audio and visual surrounding to let your brain just wander.

What you get out of the five minutes is entirely up to you. There are no wrong answers or ways to do this. If you want to treat this like a traditional mediation routine feel free to close your eyes, relax and monitor your breathes.

Here is a behind the scenes look at my time journaling practice and how it helps mw with time management.

In this video I talk about some of my favorite eats for the day.

I try to focus on three essential nutrients for adhd management which are zinc, magnesium, and omega-3.

Zinc helps regulate dopamine levels and neurotransmitters.

Magnesium has been shown in studies to help retention, hyperactivity and increase focus.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood and olive oils to name a few increase the efficiency of nutrients uptake.

I just wanted to let you all know of upcoming episodes and new content dropping every Monday. Be on the lookout for videos now.

Hello all of my positives. Good Morning, Bonjour, Enchante

During this episode I will do a quick dive into struggles I have experienced at the gym and contributed to the gym. I will lay out some ideas and methods that have helped me in the gym specifically with losing items and staying on task.

Time blindness can be a struggle for those of us at the gym with adhd.

I'm halfway through my weeks-long sleep deprivation experiment and will be sharing the pros and cons of my experience thus far. 

I want to talk about something that is near and dear to me and that is how ADHD impacts my schoolwork. No this is not an episode about distraction or paying attention.

In this episode, I will discuss how my challenges with reading quickly have impacted my ability to turn in assignments on time. I know some listeners are saying okay, then turn it in. For many, this will always be the logical decision but for some of us, it will not. Instead, we allow the anxiety and the stress of receiving a bad grade or negative feedback to interfere with us turning in our arduous work. How many of you have been there? Well, if this sounds like you, let me offer you motivation and words of wisdom to respond to these feelings as I have experienced from time to time. Thankfully, that is less of a reaction these days.

Please respond to the poll and question so I can give you a more immersive experience. Thank You 

Habit building is an essential part of progress and time management.

Respond to the poll question below as well as the question posed and I'll address some of the responses I receive.

Remember this is a judgment-free zone and I will treat each and every response with professionalism and humility. 

The poll will be open for three weeks. 

We ALL have a VALUABLE PERSPECTIVE so let's talk about it together with her on ADHD+.

Merci beaucoup, A bientot 

Do you fear looking ignorant when asking questions?

Are you just getting by in school?

Do you give up when you don't understand? 

These are all questions people ask themselves and even more so when they are in school and have ADHD. 

There are many challenges to navigate through before you even take your first class. From the enrollment process and academic advisors to purchasing materials for class. 

Then it happens your first semester begins and you are already behind, frustrated, and stressed out. 

I was a D+ student in Highschool and now receive A's and B's because I have learned to give myself credit where it is due and TAKE ADVANTAGE of my resources. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN TOO.

Sit with me while I will reflect on my challenges, emotional regulation, and awareness. We will end our discussion with the crucial subject of utilizing your school resources. 

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https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/fafsa-application-statistics

I'll be discussing my updated format as well as some daily encouragement. 

In this episode, I will give a shout-out to all of my loyal listeners and the countries they proudly represent.

I will follow this up with a discussion on the struggles of school and some resources I am exploring to help me with time management and deadlines.

Change can be difficult, that is a no brainer. 

Learning to adapt to that change can be more beneficial than we think. 

Getting uncomfortable can also be a good thing. 

In this episode I touch on the topic of ADHD negativity in chat forums and why it can be detrimental to stay stuck in a negative mindset. 

I touch on what I wish my therapist would have told me before giving me medication, the pros and cons of habit and organizational apps. Why having so many can cause you more issues. And why your note taking system and journal system might need adjusted from season to season.

Start small and grow BIG.

Communication is one of the most important things in relationships and that is no different for us, no matter how inadequate we feel. Why is it important to communicate? So we can get help and be seen.

In this episode I will touch base on journals, triggers and health.

Why they matter!