Physical Health Topics
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Sleep Part One
Sleep and ADHD - it's a little bit complicated.
A lot of ADHD adults have that sense of - even when you get a good night's sleep - that we're still quite exhausted because of the reality of living with our brains.Let's dive into Sleep Part One and look at some facts, current research, habits and lifestyle choices that can affect sleep.
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Sleep Part Two
In Sleep Part Two we're going to look at a toolbox of solutions specifically tailored to ADHDers
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Different Types of Rest
Do you struggle to relax without feeling guilty, or restless? Do you know that not only is rest MORE important for an ADHD brain, but that there are different types of rest - and that we need to address all of them in order to feel replenished and restored?
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Light and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Do you feel low in energy and mood at certain times of the year?
That reason may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Seasonal Depression.
Did you know that 27% of us with ADHD also suffer from low mood and energy in the winter months? -
Movement & Exercise Part One
Did you know that certain types of exercise can be more effective than others? And that a protein released in the brain during exercise prompts the development of new brain cells?
All well and good, but what if you are too tired and overwhelmed by your ADHD to go for a run or pop to the gym?
Don't worry - help is at hand. It's much easier than you think to get the benefits of exercise for your ADHD, with minimal effort and planning (yay!). -
Movement & Exercise Part Two
Here we look at the best types of exercise for our ADHD, PLUS how to's and easy strategies…
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Eating Part One
HOW & why we struggle with many aspects of food: From planning, preparing through to our risks of disordered eating.
Here we go through HOW and WHY ADHD can cause challenges with eating healthily, before outlining realistic ways we can tackle them.
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Eating Part Two
In Eating Part Two, we look at strategies to deal with challenges ADHDers have surrounding food.
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Green Time Part One
Part One of Two - Learn how 5 mins by a tree can increase your focus, reduce stress and restore depleted attention!
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Green Time Part Two
Part Two of Two - How to get some green time where you can, even if it’s on the telly!
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Furry Friends and ADHD
Animals have a way of providing the structure, comfort, and connection we crave—without overwhelming us. It’s no wonder so many ADHDers find their best therapy has four legs, a wagging tail, or a purring motor.
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Overwhelm, Rest & Recovery Part One
Because our brains don't filter incoming data or able to prioritise what's important, we're dumped with tons more stuff coming into our brains. We're also much more likely to have life stressors like divorce and money worries plus ADHD kids.
We get overwhelmed more often, more intensely, and we're more likely to spiral down and find it difficult to recover. In this webinar we look at some of the symptoms, processes and warning signs.
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Overwhelm, Rest & Recovery Part Two
In part two of Overwhelm, Rest and Recovery - we're going to look at building our own personal rest and recovery plan with lots of handy suggestions and examples!
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Switching Off & Intentional Rest Part One
We all know we should switch off and relax. But…how?
What when our brain wants to do the Macarena? Or remind us of that embarrassing moment when we dropped a bowl of soup in a crowded restaurant? Or feel guilty about resting when there’s sooooo much left to do that we’ve procrastinated all weekend?
Find out WHY it’s so important to learn to switch off, and how to do it. -
Switching Off & Intentional Rest Part Two
Learning to switch off and rest is a KEY component to managing our ADHD, here we look at ways to relax, replenish, revitalise, restore and REFRESH!