534 | Coaches Roundtable - Habits and Routines - S36 Week 4

May 21, 2024

In this podcast, ADHD reWired coaches discuss the importance of building strong foundations around habits and routines for managing ADHD. They share personal experiences and insights on creating routines, tracking progress, and improving sleep management. The podcast also highlights the significance of resilience in overcoming setbacks and offers strategies for improving bedtime routines and managing cognitive activity before sleep.

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INSIGHT

Sleep Management Importance

Sleep management is crucial for ADHD, often overlooked but foundational to routines.
Differentiating between trouble falling asleep and trouble actually sleeping helps target solutions.

INSIGHT

Executive Function Decline at Night

Executive function declines as we get tired, impairing our ability to transition to sleep.
Recognizing this can reframe bedtime struggles as executive function fatigue, not lack of willpower.

ADVICE

Optimize Bedtime Routine Steps

Track and sequence every step of your bedtime routine to spot inefficiencies.
Batch actions by location to save time and reduce transition distractions.

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Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired! This episode is part of a special series we're calling the Coaches Roundtable, where ADHD reWired Coaches Brian Entler and Kristin Marts join me to discuss what's happening in our coaching and accountability groups each week. This week we're diving into the content from the 4th week of our coaching and accountability groups. This week, we're discussing importance of building strong foundations around habits and routines as an essential precursor to more effective daily and weekly planning.

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Key Topics Discussed:

Introduction: Eric Tivers welcomes listeners and introduces the special series focusing on the content from the 4th week of the coaching and accountability groups.
Foundational Strategies: Eric, Kristin, and Brian discuss the importance of establishing routines as a strong foundations for managing ADHD. They share personal experiences and professional insights on creating routines and habits that support productivity and well-being.
Tracking Progress: The conversation shifts to the significance of tracking progress. Eric explains how tracking can provide valuable insights and help in adjusting strategies for better outcomes. Kristin and Brian share their favorite tools and techniques for effective tracking.
Sleep Management: Brian discusses the critical role of sleep management and shares tips on establishing a nighttime routine. The importance of consistent sleep patterns and how they can impact ADHD symptoms is highlighted.
Engaging in Routines: Kristin shares her group's experiences with engaging in morning routines and how small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in managing ADHD symptoms.
Personal Stories: Eric, Kristin, and Brian share personal anecdotes about their own routines, sleep management, and tracking progress, providing relatable and practical advice for listeners.
Closing Remarks: Eric wraps up the episode with key takeaways and encourages listeners to implement the discussed strategies in their daily lives.