Wait! I know what you’re thinking. “OMG another blog telling me to workout…” *giant eye-roll*. 

Look, yes, this is that kind of blog, but I promise, there’s a reason why it’s so important. As men with ADHD it can be too easy for us to get caught up and forget about the importance of self-care, in this series we are going to be talking about some tips and tricks on self-care, and today’s is on the importance of exercise in ADHD management. 

ADHD sometimes means that we are constantly going 100 mph. However, we also have to take time to pause, center ourselves, do some self-care, and enjoy our hobbies. Pause yourself today and read about how!

Many people are out there talking about making resolutions for 2023. You may have already started on them. I mean, it makes sense, there’s a lot of pressure on people to try to start maintain these resolutions. Here’t the thing though. Throw all of those resolutions away. Who needs all of that negativity at the beginning of our year? Instead of making resolutions, start your year off by making SMART goals instead!

"You're Enough."

Many people think that this means that you are done. That you have reached the pinnacle of what you can be. That you do not have to try any more. That you can rest on your heels.

This cannot be further from the truth.

Managing ADHD and its chaos is, for most, a holistic thing. An entire system is needed to manage it. If you are able to put these things in place, you won’t just be living with ADHD, you’ll be thriving with ADHD. Read more here!

People with ADHD often deal with Imposter Syndrome. We often feel like frauds, always afraid that we will not measure up to the expectations that others, and even ourselves, hope to achieve. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it is a good starting point for people to see patterns in their lives and how to move forward in overcoming these issues.

The negative environment that many grew up in, and may still live in, is the root of many of our issues with Imposter Syndrome. We have to learn to create an environment of positivity in our lives to replace the negativity that we lived with. That means learning to ask for help, building a support system, redefining our expectations of success, developing a system that works for us, forgiving our mistakes and learning from our failures, and setting boundaries for ourselves and others.

Many people deal with Imposter Syndrome, and it’s rooted in many of the same things; constant negativity, criticism, shame, fear, and unrealistic expectations made by those around us. Sometimes the negativity comes from within ourselves because, in our own minds, we do not meet our own expectations.