🧱 How to Build New Habits with ADHD: A Simple Guide 🔨
Building habits with executive dysfunction, which is one of the ADHD symptoms, is no walk in the park. Again, as a neurotypical with high-chances of ADHD I dive into the realm of neurodiversity.
Hi there, and welcome back!
If you have not notice by now, sticking to & implementing habits with ADHD is no walk in the park. You know how important it is to have a routine, but you also get bored easily and lose motivation. You want to improve your life, but you don't know where to start.
That's why I want to share with you a simple technique that has helped me a lot: habit-stacking. Habit-stacking is when you link a new habit to an existing one, so that you can trigger the behaviour automatically. For example, if you want to meditate every morning, you can stack it with brushing your teeth. That way, every time you brush your teeth, you remind yourself to meditate.
📚 But how do you make habit-stacking work for you?
Here are some quick tips
Choose a habit that you already do consistently. Habit that is relevant to the new habit. For example, if you want to exercise more, you can stack it with taking a shower or getting dressed.
Make the new habit as easy as possible. Don't try to do too much at once. Start with something that takes less than five minutes and that you can do anywhere. For example, if you want to read more, you can stack it with drinking your coffee and read one page of a book.
Reward yourself for doing the new habit. Give yourself some positive feedback, such as a smile, a compliment, or a treat. This will reinforce the behaviour and make it more enjoyable.
Track your progress. Use a calendar, a journal, or an app to record when you do the new habit. This will help you see how far you've come and motivate you to keep going. I personally have been using Habitica as it has some nice gamification to it.
If you follow these steps, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to create new habits and improve your life. And if you want to take it to the next level, I have something special for you: a 7-day mindfulness challenge that will help you become more focused, calm, and happy.
🧘♂️ What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, without judgment. It's a great way to cope with stress, anxiety, and negative emotions. It can also boost your creativity, productivity, and self-esteem.
The challenge is simple: for the next 7 days, we will help you habit stack & find a habit for you with a short mindfulness exercise that you can do in less than 10 minutes. You'll learn how to overcome or prevent your burnout symptoms on this process & slowly manage stress.
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