Procrastination, ADHD and simple options to help Elissa Arnheim

I love helping parents & kids see how behaviors they've been criticized for are actually great, intelligent adaptations.

For example:

Do you know any procrastinators?

I tend to do a lot of extra tasks in the few minutes just before I walk out the door.

The pressure of having a deadline can trigger dopamine release...

...providing a burst of productivity.

This may be a key connection between ADHD and procrastination!

Motivation, focus, and perception of time are connected by the dopaminergic system in the brain.

Check out section 4.1 in this article about how genetics and drugs can influence dopamine can influence the perception of time. (1)

Here are a few ways that may support focus and reduce ADHD symptoms:

--> Active play (higher intensity exercise) for release of neurotransmitters like dopamine & serotonin (2)

--> Time in nature (without screens) for it's calming effects (3)

--> Avoid food additives, which are known to increase hyperactive behavior in kids (4)

--> Support your healthy happy gut to calm & focus your brain:

+ lots of gut-loving vegetables feed helpful microbes (5)

- avoiding inflammatory foods & exposures (6)

+ simple stress relief steps multiple times a day (7)

You can also work with a practitioner to explore supplements (take 25% OFF today) that may help with focus & motivation, for example:

Taurine may support dopamine release (8)

GABA & L-Theanine may enhance calm (9)

Bacopa monnieri may support anxiety relief & improved cognition (10)

I hope this education helps you today!

NOTE: I am not a medical doctor and do not share medical advice. Always consult your physician when considering supplements.