Hey Reader,

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This is in no way meant to discourage you from taking ADHD Meds, but if you're thinking about stopping meds, here are the key lessons I learned to manage my ADHD.

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Your bad habits are stopping you from reaching your potential

My bad habits required me to constantly firefight. Once I replaced those habits with good ones, I propelled myself forward. ADHD is not a permanent state but a series of manageable problems that can be systematically addressed. I just had to start.

You can become good at anything!

I was terrible at managing my ADHD, and now the techniques have allowed me to create a business.

Set goals, establish what actions you need to take, and keep score

Setting goals is essential, but results don’t happen without actions. You need to establish HOW you will reach that goal and then keep score. For example, if you’re trying to gain weight, pick a weight and calculate how many daily calories you need. Then, track your weight (result), calories (action), and protein (action). This will ensure you hit your goal.

The more aware you are about your habits, the more control you have

Awareness allows me to set realistic expectations. For example, I know I’m addicted to TikTok, so I block it until it’s time to relax at the end of the day. Awareness gives you control. Journal every day and devise solutions.

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If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it right then.

If you always say, “I’ll do it later,” eventually, you’ll be overwhelmed by how many things you have to do. So, if it takes less than 2 mins, I do it right then.

Getting 8 hours of sleep will solve most of your problems

I used to be highly sleep-deprived - I fell asleep while driving and drove into a sign on the highway. Once I forced myself to get 8 hours, I felt like a new person. Figure out your sleep and make it happen every day. You likely have crazy sleep debt, so give it a week or 2.

Go to therapy and learn more about your traumas.

There’s a “why” behind all my actions and why my brain works a certain way. Therapy helped me understand those “whys” so that I could grow faster and take more control over my life.

If you don’t have a plan, you’ll waste all your time thinking about what to do

Plan the night before and then execute the plan. If you have ideas pop into your head, write them down and tackle them later. Don’t let your thoughts paralyze you and your impulses pull you through your day.

Write everything down & store your thoughts

I created a system to catch my ideas because I constantly forget things. Or my thoughts would continuously distract me. Now, I use Sunsama, so I can easily capture ideas & schedule them into my calendar. I never forget anything and can easily store them for later.

Create a habit of doing the things you say you’re going to do

People’s goals don’t happen because they teach themselves it’s okay to say something and not complete it. Don’t be that person!

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Tell me if you have any questions about meds. I'd love to help!

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