Hacking Your ADHD

Retrain Your Brain with Ben Ahrens

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Apr 25, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Eye Muscle Problem Fixed

  • Ben Ahrens discovered he had convergent insufficiency, a muscle problem in his eyes causing blurred vision and cognitive issues.
  • After doing simple exercises, he repaired his vision, tripled his reading speed, and overcame lifelong beliefs of being a slow learner.
ANECDOTE

One Breath Turning Point

  • Ben's turning point in recovery was taking a deep breath and feeling relaxed for the first time in years.
  • This simple act became his first step toward retraining the brain to better orchestrate the body.
ADVICE

Pause to Manage Impulsivity

  • Use your rational brain to create a pause between stimulus and response to manage impulsivity.
  • Practice taking breaks, like deep breaths or snapping fingers, to redirect attention and break impulsive patterns.
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