Exercise, Sleep and Meditation
Exercise
- Not only is regular exercise good for physical health but it is helpful for mood, anxiety and focus
- Try to fit regular exercise into your weekly routine
- At work, stand more and sit less
- Implement exercise routines with a trainer or by attending an exercise class
- Use metrics to monitor your health and exercise success by:
- Measuring daily weight
- Counting steps or distance walked
- Using a watch to monitor heart rate, activity and sleep
Sleep
- People with ADHD can have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
- Treatment of ADHD often leads to improved sleep
- Practice good sleep hygiene:
- Follow a consistent sleep schedule including going to sleep and waking up at the same time daily
- Ensure the bedroom is quiet, dark and with the correct room temperature
- Avoid overstimulation before sleep time, such as television, video games and online chatting
- Avoid caffeine products in the afternoon and evening
Meditation, Yoga and Breathing Exercises
- Many people find that meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises help with focus and anxiety
- Meditation and yoga classes can be attended in studios but also be done at home with videos and apps
- Try to schedule these wellness breaks into your daily routine
