Leverage Your ADHD

Sudhita Kasturi
Certified ADHD Life Coach
What is mindfulness?
"Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." ~Jon Kabat-Zinn

A practice of mindfulness leads to a reduction in stress so you can live each day to the fullest.
Do you?
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regret past actions and worry about the future?
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lose track of what is happening at the present moment?
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judge yourself for everything you do not accomplish?
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Do you feel stressed about the way things are?
How do you move out of an auto-pilot and/or dissatisfied mode to experience every moment of the day?
Mindful living offers a solution.
Mindfulness teaches you to
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pay attention to the present
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approach each situation with curiosity and open-mindedness.
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respond vs. react
Some ADHD
characteristics are:
selective attention
difficulties in regulating your emotions
rumination
Impulsivity
struggles with organization and prioritization
How does mindfulness help those with ADHD?/What can mindfulness do for you?
These challenges are caused by a difference in the structure of certain parts of the brain, neural networks, and neurotransmitters/ neurochemistry
Mindfulness practices help us increase awareness of the present moment in a non-judgemental manner. It enhances cognitive flexibility and increases focus while causing a reduction in stress