If you'd love to manage your ADHD using routine, resilience and mindfulness instead of medication, this episode is for you.
This week's guest is ADHD advocate and powerhouse entrepreneur Joseph Pack, whose journey from leaving school with no qualifications to founding a successful marketing agency with clients such as Patagonia, Adidas and the NHS is truly inspiring.
After severe burnout and a life-changing ADHD diagnosis, Joseph went on to co-own a fintech startup and establish drugfreeADHD.org, where he shares practical tools to empower people with ADHD.
This unmissable episode is packed with real-life advice on managing ADHD, as Joseph discusses using lifestyle changes and structured routines to transition from chaotic, impulsive days to a balanced, fulfilled life.
We delve into strategies for overcoming impulsivity, self-criticism and comparisonitis, and highlight the impact of awareness, acceptance and community on your ADHD journey.
Get ready for actionable insights you can apply to your life right away!
You'll learn:
- How a morning routine – think cold showers and meditation – can help you manage your ADHD.
- How cold exposure helps to build resilience and the ability to take on daily challenges.
- The power of meditation and mantras for awareness and impulsivity management.
- The importance of starting small when it comes to creating a successful routine.
- How understanding ADHD helps you take control and make empowered life choices.
- The strength that comes with finding self-acceptance and compassion.
Timestamps
- 04:27: Building a morning routine for ADHD management
- 10:20: Meditation techniques for ADHD
- 19:15: Laying the foundations for change
- 23:28: The journey to acceptance of ADHD
- 28:25: Embracing antifragility
- 33:37: Cultivating awareness
Tune in for practical strategies and insights to support you on your ADHD journey!
Connect with Joseph on his website, drugfreeadhd.org.
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Takeaways:
- A morning routine can significantly impact your day by establishing healthy habits.
- Cold water exposure builds resilience and prepares you for challenges throughout the day.
- Meditation is essential for developing awareness and managing impulsivity in ADHD.
- Using a mantra during meditation helps to quiet the mind and focus attention.
- It's crucial to start small when building a new routine to ensure consistency and success.
- Understanding ADHD allows individuals to take control of their lives and make empowering choices.
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