ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast The ' Power Pauses' That Can IMPROVE Your ADHD, Brain Health and Your Life!
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Jul 7, 2024 In this enlightening discussion, ADHD specialist Alex Campbell shares his insights on thriving with neurodiversity. He emphasizes the importance of reframing old ADHD narratives and recognizing the genius in unconventional workarounds. The conversation delves into 'systematic pausing' as a tool for mindfulness and self-compassion, essential for those with ADHD. Alex also highlights the role of hormones in mental wellness and shares practical strategies to prevent burnout. It's a refreshing take on understanding and leveraging the strengths of ADHD minds!
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Practice Systematic Pauses
- Implement systematic pauses in your day to build self-compassion and mindfulness.
- Experiment with habitual, in-the-moment, and reflective pauses to find what works for you.
ADHD Brains Need Sprint-Pause Balance
- ADHD brains are like Ferrari engines with bicycle brakes and need structured sprinting.
- Without pacing, sprinting a marathon causes burnout and exhaustion.
Kate's Intuitive Compassionate Pauses
- Kate intuitively created pauses to manage irritability and emotional dysregulation before diagnosis.
- Simple acts like baths or walks now serve as compassionate, calming resets for her.