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5 Tips for Adults With ADHD to Overcome Negative Thinking

User Profile: comfortableNight4463
comfortableNight4463 October 13th, 2022

"1. Slow things down.

When something good happens, relish it. In our ultra-fast-paced world, people move on to the next thing so quickly that they miss the important integration needed to consolidate memory. Slow down by taking a more mindful approach to your day. As the saying goes, stop and smell the roses.


2. Reflect on the day’s highs and lows.

Practice doing "highs and lows of the day" at dinner with friends or family. If others aren’t around, try journaling, or find a comfortable spot for self-reflection. By doing this exercise, you create a safe place to hold both the positive and negative occurrences simultaneously–giving them equal weight. To avoid dwelling on the lows too long, try to think of an actionable way to bounce back or learn from a negative situation.

3. Seek supportive connections.

Adults with ADHD benefit from a support system of people who understand their particular challenges–folks who get what it is like to live with a neurodivergent brain. These individuals and communities can prop you up if you're stuck in a negative mindset. Open yourself up to those who will bring positivity and caring into your life.

4. Nurture the mind/body connection.

Exercise and physical well-being positively impact our emotions and state of mind. Yoga and meditation are mindfulness tools that can help you focus and stay positive. Exercising also allows you to take a break from your daily demands.

5. Keep it up with a growth mindset.

Take things one day at a time, and use a “growth mindset” approach. Simply put, be open to learning from your experiences and changing for the better. See if you can gradually increase the good moments in your day and keep building them up like a stack of blocks. If you have a setback, acknowledge it. Then dust yourself off to get back on track."

Read the complete article available at Psychology Today!

Reflection:

What are your thoughts on these tips?

#ADHD #Coping #Positivity
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User Profile: KimByeongIn
KimByeongIn October 19th, 2022

@comfortableNight4463

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing such information!

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User Profile: comfortableNight4463
comfortableNight4463 OP November 7th, 2022

@KimByeongIn You're most welcome! I

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