Parents and kids working together to manage ADHD. Sharing my ideal morning self care plan. :)

Hello! I am experimenting with posting here more...this morning I want to share some things that I do to assist my daily self care. I make a big smoothie with frozen wild blueberries, spirulina and whatever other items I have that sound yummy...both my child and I have ADHD, and I have gathered the info. somewhere that blueberries are beneficial for focus. We both have the smoothie as part of our breakfast and take our meds (during busier times, or when a routine is new or hard to maintain I set an alarm, I also am working on setting up the routine of filling the pill container weekly). We have created a routine that begins with smoothie and then following the steps to getting ready. I am available to prompt as needed, and I am also doing my routine as an ADHD parent of an ADHD child. We walk to school together with our pet dogs. This experience is regulating for both of us as we prepare to focus and do our best at our tasks ahead. Upon returning, is when I feel like I have created a solid self care routine. I have found several movement activities that are free/low cost and that feel great for releasing pent up stress, tension etc. They include: biking, running, walking, and HIIT routines with 5 or 10 lbs weights (found on youtube). I use the HIIT routine most often on days when I don't feel like being outside due to the weather. Working with weights has helped me personally with reducing knee pain for running, along with investing in HOKA running shoes. I love my playlist for running. Upon returning, if I am not feeling sharp and bright to transition into work, I will opt for a brief cold shower over the comforting longer warm shower. If I am in need of the comfort, that will be an option I do not deprive myself of. I fill a bottle with water and liquid IV, and I feel like a super hero starting my work day!

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