ADHD and Organization

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Here are my top 7 tips that have helped manage my ADHD:

Drink lots of water. I aim to drink 96- ounces of plain water a day, depending on the weather and my workout. By doing this, I stay hydrated, am less likely to snack, which naturally floods out too many beverages with caffeine, sugar or alcohol.
Exercise daily. Depending on your fitness level, combine cardio, weight lifting, stretching and balancing exercises into your routine. Jef Nelson of Shogun Fitness provides in-person group training at his gym in Fremont, and also offers an online fitness program, which I’ve loved doing at home.
Get a dog. Find someone who motivates you to go for walks to get fresh air, get out into nature, take in new scenery, and gets your body moving. If I could find an article on why EVERYONE should own a Jack Russell, I would happily link it to this post, but the reality is, there is no dog that is right for everyone. I’m just a huge fan!
Incorporate meditation, reading and/or journaling into your day. This quiet and introspective time helps with self-attunement, patience, and using your brain in alternative ways. Read this article from Forbes, for more information on how meditation affects our brain.
Organize your home and learn how to maintain it. While we all make messes (especially us creatives), the key is to knowing how to reset it when you’ve reached that threshold. I love to keep like items together and use labels so I know where things belong. If you are considering working with a Professional Organizer, I’d love to help!
Choose foods that are compatible with your body. By doing a quick Google search, you’ll find a plethora of opinions on what not to eat if you have ADHD. Only you know what is right for you. My main recommendation is to focus on choosing foods that you want to add-in to your diet rather than putting too much attention on foods you want to eat less of. I love helping people with this through my coaching program, and helping people organize their food storage systems (pantries, cabinets, drawers, fridges etc.) through my in-home organization services.
Get creative! Self-expression helps keep the mind and body active, helps mental and emotional processing, deepens personal authenticity and provides a feeling of accomplishment. Whether it be creating art, writing, playing music, or wherever your curiosity leads you, allow your creativity to flow through you.