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The Science of Mindfulness: 16 Evidence-Based Examples of Better Well-Being<\/a>Did you know that ADD\/ADHD diagnoses have more than doubled in adolescents and increased 5-fold for adults in recent years? Surprisingly, ADD\/ADHD is a condition that doesn’t just affect children, but also many of us into our adulthood and throughout our lives.<\/p>\n Will mindfulness for ADHD work for you? Keep reading to learn more…<\/p>\n Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):<\/strong> is a common neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is marked by symptoms including difficulty staying focused, difficulty controlling behavior, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness.<\/p>\n Fortunately for those suffering from this condition, there are lifestyle changes such as mindfulness<\/a>, which include effective techniques that are proven to help reduce the symptoms of ADHD, improve focus, productivity, and quality of life.<\/p>\n As we break this down, we’ll cover the benefits of mindfulness for ADHD, its impact on the brain, and how to integrate it<\/span><\/strong><\/a> into your life, should you decide to.<\/p>\n Before we get into the nitty gritty, however, let’s go over a scenario following Sophie, an ADHD sufferer, to learn how the condition affects her life.<\/p>\n Sophie woke up early today, full of ambition to finish an important work project, tackle the laundry and meet with an old friend for dinner. But as she rolled out of bed, her phone buzzed and rattled. And as soon as she picked up her phone, she found herself lost in a sea of notifications, social media, and endless scrolling.<\/span><\/p>\n With her phone buzzing constantly, Sophie took an hour to put her clothes on. She had every intention to taking advantage of her early start, but her mind kept wandering to random thoughts, ideas, and impulses. She felt restless and overwhelmed, unable to stay on track.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As the day went on, Sophie’s ADHD symptoms only worsened. She struggled to remember important details about her work project, she totally forgot her clothes in the dryer, and was later to dinner. She felt frustrated and disappointed in herself, wondering why she couldn’t just “get things done” like everyone else.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Sophie decided the next day, she would try a more mindful approach.<\/p>\n Mindfulness is a state of awareness that involves focusing on the present moment and experiencing it how it is. This awareness involves paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations in a non-judgmental way.<\/p>\n Your mindful meaning<\/a> will surely differ from others, but by practicing mindfulness, individuals with ADHD can learn to better regulate their thoughts and emotions, leading to improved focus, productivity, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n After a rough day and feeling defeated, Sophie decided to incorporate some of the mindfulness techniques from the list above.<\/p>\n First, she went through her phone and tablet settings to turn off the notifications from social media. She realized that the posts and comments appearing on her timelines, first thing in the morning, did not support her growth as a person.<\/p>\n Before going to bed, Sophie decided to brain dump all of her thoughts into her new journal, intending to show gratefulness for her experiences, and an acceptance that not everything has to go as planned. Then, she took a few deep breaths and wrote down a quick to-do list, numbering her tasks in order of importance for the upcoming day.<\/p>\n The next morning, she woke up to her alarm, but that was the only notification on her phone. Without unnecessary distractions, she placed her phone on the bedside table and prepared her shower.<\/p>\n After an invigorating shower, and feeling ready to take on her tasks from the night before, she put on some lo-fi electronic jazz music to help her focus and anchor this feeling.<\/p>\n Throughout the day, Sophie reminded herself to feel the textures of her surroundings, grounding herself in the present moment. She set an intention for the day and repeated a verbal intention as she sensed her surroundings between tasks.<\/p>\n Sophie broke her day into sprints, focusing on each task one at a time, avoiding distractions and staying on track. Since she had a lot of cleaning to do, but decided to make her house-cleaning a weeklong task, she tidied up between her work projects.<\/p>\n By the end of the day, not only had she completed all of her tasks, but she felt proud of her accomplishments. She took time before bed to reflect on her successes, but was mindful that not every day would go this smoothly.<\/p>\n Sophie learned that utilizing mindfulness techniques could help her cope with her ADHD symptoms and achieve her goals. This realization gave her a sense of relief and hope for the future, knowing that even she could find focus and success with the right tools and mindset.<\/p>\nCan Mindfulness Help with ADHD?<\/h2>\n
Finding Focus & Losing Distractions<\/span><\/h4>\n
What is Mindfulness, & How Does it Work for ADHD?<\/h2>\n
Simple Mindfulness Techniques and Practices for ADHD<\/h2>\n
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How Can Sophie Use these Techniques?<\/span><\/h4>\n
The Impact of Mindfulness on the Brain<\/h2>\n