Essential Skills for Managing Adult ADD - Part 1: Practicing Excellent Self-Care by ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky

As an adult with ADD and an ADD Coach, I have observed some

skills that I believe are essential for successful ADD

management. The first of these skills is: Practice

Excellent Self-Care. There are many components of self-care

that one must pay attention to. Sleep, nutrition, and

exercise are what immediately come to mind, but having a

good doctor, scheduling in regular "down time," and finding

outlets for self-expression are all import aspects of

self-care, too.

The Basics

On average, do you get the sleep, nutrients, and exercise

that your body requires? Sometimes, too little sleep can

make you sluggish, but too much sleep can make you groggy.

Excess sugar and caffeine can make you moody and speedy.

And too little or too much exercise may leave you feeling

tired. It's difficult for most Americans (with and without

ADD) to balance proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise at all

times, but most people agree that the more time they spend

paying attention to healthy habits, the better they feel.

Medical Care

Some people choose to take ADD medication, and some people

don't. This aspect of self-care isn't about medication.

It's about your doctors - from your general practitioner to

your dentist! Do you like your doctors? Do you feel at

ease with them? Do you feel comfortable asking questions?

Doctors are experts in human care, and in order to practice

good self-care, you must have some great doctors on your

side. This doesn't always come easy. It can take some time

to find a doctor with whom you are comfortable, but it's

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BIO:

Jennifer Koretsky is an ADD Coach who helps people create
peace through ADD management. She partners with clients to
increase self-awareness and positivity while finding systems
for managing challenges. Jennifer offers private and group
coaching, teleclasses, and a free e-newsletter. For more
information, please visit http://www.ADDmanagement.com

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