How's your prioritizing? Are you making space for what you need? What matters to you? Are you resting? I recently asked myself these questions and the answers were terrible. With a little trial and error, you can create an ADHD-friendly morning routine that sets you up for success.Hey there successful mama, it's your friend Patricia Sung. And remember, it’s okay to experiment with different routines and find what works best for you. If you struggle with ADHD in the morning, I encourage you to give this routine a try and see if it works for you. By taking care of myself and staying organized, I’m better able to manage my ADHD symptoms and focus on the tasks at hand. Overall, I’ve found that this routine helps me start my day off on the right foot. And if I’m feeling particularly scattered, I’ll write down any distracting thoughts or worries in the journal section of my template, just to get them out of my head. I try to break down tasks into small, manageable steps so I don’t feel overwhelmed. Once I’m ready to start my workday, the first place I head to is my Notion set up to review my schedule and to-do list for the day. I make some tea, organize my workspace and just take a minute to let my brain transition as well. But once I am ready to transition to work, I give myself some time to settle in. The first part of my day is completely focused on self-care because I need that to stay focused and ready for work. Transitioning My ADHD Morning Routine into the Workdayīefore I get to this step, I want to acknowledge that transitions can be hard for ADHDers. I also take my ADHD medication around this time to help me stay focused and alert. I stick to proteins and healthy fats to keep my energy levels stable throughout the morning. Exercise is too important for ADHDers to miss, so like with my sleep, I don’t mess around with this step.Īfter that, I make myself a healthy breakfast. I know myself – I’ll never go, then the shame will rise up and I feel worse. I ALWAYS workout at home because getting myself to a gym involves way too many steps. The One ADHD Morning Routine Step That’s a Non-Negotiable. If I don’t have time, I at least carve out 30 minutes to do some yoga or lately I’ve been loving these barre classes because they’re fast, fun and I get a great workout without too much jumping around. Most mornings I like to get outside for a walk. It might seem like a small thing, but making my bed gives me a sense of accomplishment and helps me start the day off with a tidy space. Once I’m out of bed, I take an extra 30 seconds to make it. A Few Key Morning Routine Habits I Never Miss This helps me calm my mind and focus my thoughts before the day gets started. Often, I’m recording the crazy dreams I had the night before, but other times it’s creative ideas for my business, or just processing emotional stuff from the day before.Īt this point, I reach for my phone which is ideally not by my bedside (because it’s a huge distraction) and I’ll take a few minutes to do a quick meditation or deep breathing exercise. Once I’m up, I reach for my journal and just write a page or two of streaming conscious thoughts. If you don’t have a partner to bring you coffee in bed, can you program your coffee maker at night so you wake up to the smell of fresh coffee brewing? You know how they say the best things in life are free? This is an example of that. This is a luxury I NEVER take for granted. I wake up to a wonderful husband who brings me coffee in bed. I’m actually really liking it, and it’s giving me some amazing sleep scores! How I start my Morning Routine To ensure I get a good sleep, I’ve been experimenting with CBD melatonin. I simply don’t function well without 8 hours sleep, so I don’t mess around with this step. I make sleep my number 1 priority, because if I don’t get it, my ADHD symptoms are completely unmanageable, even with medication. I 100% believe that your best morning routine is going to start with a good night’s sleep. ADHD Morning Routines ALWAYS Start the Night Before
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