ADHD Experts Podcast 449- How to Leverage Sports Psychology to Benefit ADHD Brains
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Apr 12, 2023 AI Snips
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ADHD Traits in Athletes
- Elite athletes and people with ADHD share traits like hyper focus and creative thinking.
- Sports provide a healthy outlet for many managing ADHD symptoms.
Dopamine Fuels Anticipation
- Dopamine is key to motivation by creating anticipation of reward, not just reward receipt.
- ADHD brains often struggle with this anticipation, impacting task initiation and completion.
Simplify and Prioritize Tasks
- Limit daily goals to five specific tasks and break large tasks into smaller steps.
- Prioritize tasks by deadline and interest, setting realistic timeframes on your calendar.