ADD-ADHD Mindfulness Matters Musings

ADHD & SUNSHINE: or I WANT TO GO OUT & PLAY!

It has been a very rainy summer here in Vermont.  ADHD like any condition that has an effect on our moods, seems to be affected by sunshine or lack of it.  That's just a personal observation mind you.  The worst part of what is happening right now is that it rains every weekend and is hot and sunny during the week.

As I sit in my office looking out the window trying desperately to concentrate, I've come to the conclusion that all the meds and meditating in the world can't seem to stop me from wanting to go outside and play.  This weather is just not fair.  Hmm, what am I going to do about this?

I've got it!  I will expand my lunch "hour" to 60 minutes from 30 and go for a mindfulness meditation walk at lunchtime.  Now, how to rearrange my schedule and clients, and when will I eat my salad?  Details, just details.  I'll change the times in my appointment book and speak to each of the clients that will be effected.  My first priority is sunshine.  Here is an idea, I will do a mindfulness meditation walk to the park and eat my salad on the swings.  This way I will meditate, play, eat and feel the sun on my face.  This is a glorious way to take care of my need for mindfulness meditation, food and play.  It is also a great way to add balance to life and to help to take charge of ADHD.  Perhaps I should have named this article ADHD & Problem Solving?  always remember, mindfulness matters...  Mindfulness Matters Coaching®

 

ADHD & CHOOSING A SMARTPHONE

I've recently been asked which is the best smartphone for a person with ADHD. Considering that it took me 3 years to make that decision and then to actually buy it, I had to smile (OK GRIN) that someone wanted that information from me! Here is what I replied:

First you need to decide which wireless company you want to go with, unless the specific phone you choose is only offered by one particular carrier. Then you want to make a list of everything that you need your phone to do for business, for organization and for fun. My suggestion would be to start by trying out the 3 most popular ones, Blackberry, Android X, and iphone and decide which one is best for your needs. You can go to your local wireless phone company stores and tell them that you want them to teach you about the phone and then they will lead you through it and then leave you alone to let you play with it for awhile. This is what I did. Also, spend some time with your friends phones and read the manuals. Get a feel for each one.

It really depends on your individual needs, your level of tech savvy, your particular computer system and the software that you use daily (remember that you will be syncing and backing up your phone to your computer). Take notes at each store or friends house so that you can remember what you've discovered and decided and list the pros and cons as well as your questions. Good luck with your exploration into a new adventure.

always remember, mindfulness matters