Children with ADHD, often get frustrated when things are sprung on them unexpectedly, but using a timer, can be the best way to increase compliance, and reduce everyone’s stress.
Category Archives: ADHD
ADHD affects both children and adults and seems to be on the rise. The symptoms can be debilitating and frustrating but can be alleviated through changes in lifestyle. Unfortunately, this takes time and patience which is something we all seem to struggle with, in today’s society.
Music and ADHD
Music and ADHD go together like peanut butter and jelly! So, why not get stuff done, to some banging tunes. If you’re not a fan of self-care, cooking, exercising, cleaning, boring stuff, or concentrating, then using music as a motivator, might be the solution for YOU. Life is just better when we DO IT to music.
ADHD Calming Strategies
There are lots of different strategies that individuals with ADHD can use that are calming. When the brain is calmer, it can be freed up to focus on challenges, ideas, and is better at solving problems. Being calmer also helps out our immune system and overall health and well-being.
Focusing Strategies for Adults with ADHD
Focusing on anything these days seems to be a struggle for not just adults with ADHD, but for a large part of the population due to problems in society and globally. The good news is, there are strategies we can use to help us focus, whether we are at home, or at work.
Dealing with Feelings of Being Overwhelmed
Learning to deal with feelings of being overwhelmed can be overwhelming in itself. But there are certain things we can do, to help ourselves when external (or internal) life events feel like they are getting on top of us.