6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD Brain

If you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes,
slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many
tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done.
So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it
all and more, or worrying about the fact that it seems
impossible to get it all done. As a result, you spend a
lot of time stressing, and very little time enjoying life.

While slowing down is a difficult skill to build, it can be
done. Here are 6 proven ways to slow down the adult ADD
brain:

1. Leave Work
Set your business hours and stick to them! Although
sometimes it's necessary to work late, don't do it unless
you absolutely have to! You'll work more efficiently
during the day when the time you have to accomplish your
tasks is limited. And take weekends off (or at least 2
days a week)! You deserve it.

2. Plan a Night Out with Others
Nothing is more fun than a night out with people you like.
This could be coworkers, friends, family, or members of a
group you belong to. Enjoy yourself.

3. Make a Weekly Commitment (Like Taking a Class or
Participating in a Group)
Get an excuse to get out of the house and out of the office
every week! Take a class, preferably learning something
you always wanted to know how to do. Make sure you *pay*
for the class in advance so you won't be tempted to skip it!

4. Journal
Journaling forces you to stop, reflect and process. It
helps you manage stress and gain clarity. Make the
decision to do it every day - even if it's just for 10
minutes! Don't worry about grammar, spelling, punctuation,
or flow because no one else ever has to see it.

5. Meditate
There are many different ways to meditate, but I prefer
mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is simply
the act of being in the present moment - whether you are
working, walking, or doing the dishes! Try to keep your
mind in the moment, and don't follow stressful or worrisome
thoughts when they arise. It's okay to begin slowly by
doing 5 minutes of mindful meditation a day, and then
building on your practice as you become more comfortable.

6. Turn off Your Computer 2 Hours Before Bed
Computers are quite stimulating, especially for ADDers.
Oftentimes, you'll find yourself sitting at your computer
at 3 o'clock in the morning totally engrossed in
researching something completely random. You just can't
step away from it to go to sleep, and that's because the
computer wakes up your brain. Turn the computer off two
hours before bed in order to properly wind down, and slow
down, at night.

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Jennifer Koretsky is the Founder and Chief Visionary
Officer of the ADD Management Group, LLC. Jennifer and her
team work with ADD adults who are overwhelmed with everyday
life in order to help them simplify, focus, and succeed.
For free resources and more information, visit
http://www.ADDmanagement.com .