Adult Adhd Living With ADHD. ADHD Man of Distraction. Just some random cat … I don’t own a cat.
And no, no cat owns me either. But there is a cat in my neighborhood that has adopted me. Well, okay, not me so much as my place. As I write this, the cat is hanging, spread eagle, on my patio door screen. Yep, it marches to the beat of its own drummer. When I first encountered it, I referred to it as “some random cat” on Facebook. Okay, yes, sometimes Random comes in … Now to be clear here, Random is not feral. Usually, when Random comes to the door, I tell her “Nothing to see here, move along.”
So what makes me think Random is a cat with ADHD? Random seems to have very poor executive function. Random’s attention darts from detail to distraction. Random climbs. So what? The thing about having a cat with ADHD is that I’m getting to experience what it must be like for other entities to deal with me. The other night, I was sitting in my living room, writing. I hit the switch and the light leapt out, piercing the night sky. A wee romp on the roof. ADHD and Self-Awareness: Polishing the Mirror. Tambako The Jaguar via Compfight Don’t panic!
I’m not talking about housework. I’m talking about a Buddhist expression, “polishing your mirror.” It means clearing up your personal inner gunk, so you can shine more brilliantly. After my ADHD diagnosis, I realized my mirror was more spattered with toothpaste than I thought. Mirror, mirror on the wall It’s amazing how many mirrors life holds up when we’re paying attention. 1. My work space is full of clutter. The real eye-opener is the leftover items from a previous business that are cluttering up my home office and part of my house. Reflected messages - Fear of moving forward - Fear of 100% commitment to my current career goal - Fear of failure Lessons This morning, I visualized my space free of these unused things.
. - It would be easier to stay focused on my current goals without being distracted by these reminders of the past - The clutter constantly reminds me of my procrastination Time to let go! 2. . - Lack of trust - Enthusiasm run amok. Creating an Environment That Nurtures Your Creativity. If you’re a photographer, your most important environment might be the great outdoors.
If you’re a writer, you might prefer coffee shops or libraries for weaving your stories. If you’re an artist, you might have an entire garage dedicated to painting or sculpting. Or maybe you don’t have a hub but several spaces where your creativity blossoms. Your environment is a precious resource — among many — for cultivating creativity. What you surround yourself with and consume can ignite your imagination (or stifle it).
We asked several writers and artists who regularly nurture their creativity to share what environments inspire them and others. A Dedicated Studio Space “I believe having a studio space is crucial for pushing the [creative] process forward, for bridging the gap between thinking and making…” said Nikki Grattan, co-founder and writer at In The Make, a beautiful website that features studio visits with artists. Collections of Inspiration Comfort & Convenience A Sacred, Clutter-Free Space. 6 Home Remedies For ADHD. Home Remedies come in all shapes and sizes You know there’s no cure, I know there’s no cure, but we both know there are things that help.
Stimulant medications are proven to assist many of us in focusing our minds and stilling our souls. But they don’t work for everyone. And even when they do, sometimes the side effects aren’t tolerable. I’ll be your example for that, Methylphenidate helped me focus and kept my bouncing in check. But whether we’re on medication or not, there are things we can do to make our lives easier. Yeah, a bit over the top, I know Okay, that was a bit much, but there are things that make our lives easier, here’s six of my favorites, let me know if there are any more that you’re happy about.
Kelly’s Big Six: Exercise: You know it, you feel better when you’ve been active. A proper diet is the spice of life …Proper diet: Did you know that your brain uses 20% of the oxygen and calories you consume?