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Impulsivity & ADHD

Impulsivity & ADHD

FromTaking Control: The ADHD Podcast


Impulsivity & ADHD

FromTaking Control: The ADHD Podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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Impulsivity is a part of the ADHD experience that offers few upsides. It represents the source of distraction, social disruption, and lack of focus that can plague so many of us. We received an email this week from a listener working through email impulsivity at work and his story — and we hope our conversation around it — proves supportive for anyone listening who is living with impulsive behavior challenges. 
Plus, follow up from another listener around the act of building habits, and giving ourselves permission to fail, recover, and move forward:
“Getting organized (or establishing new habits) is like following your breath when learning to meditate. We are taught that, when you notice your mind wandering off and straying from the intention of following the breath, you simply notice having done so, without judgment, and return to following your breath. What if we could apply the same technique to habits, following routines and using strategies? What if the habit was not the new desired behavior, but the habit was returning to the desired behavior without judgment? If you solidify the habit of return, you will worry less about leaving the path. You will always have a way back.”
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Moti: Smart Companion for Better Habits on Kickstarter
Released:
Sep 20, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Since 2010, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright have offered support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control while living with ADHD.