ADHD Essentials ADHD, Flexible Thinking, and Living Constitutionally with AJ Jacobs
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Jul 29, 2024 AJ Jacobs, a New York Times Best-Selling author and editor at large for Esquire, dives into his latest book, exploring what it means to live like a colonial American. He shares how this lifestyle experiment positively influenced his mental health. The conversation highlights the importance of flexible thinking and the historical lessons from figures like Benjamin Franklin. Plus, AJ introduces a fun community initiative centered around election cakes to uplift the voting experience and combat negativity.
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Structure and Freedom from Choice
- Establish clear rules and structures to combat ADHD overwhelm.
- Embrace "freedom from choice" to reduce decision fatigue and enhance focus.
Information Dieting
- Reducing information intake, like limiting news consumption, can improve thinking.
- It allows for deeper focus and a broader perspective by minimizing reactive emotions.
Ben Franklin's Daily Ritual
- Ben Franklin used a strict hourly schedule and daily reflections.
- He asked himself, "What good shall I do today?" each morning and evening for self-improvement.