Yeah I jump between the two. I do a lot of driving for work. But I'm on and off the phone a lot too. So I have found it difficult to concentrate on an audiobook while I'm driving. I usually go podcasts in the car, audiobooks at the gym/running. Kinda go through phases though. I won't use audible for a month then smash a book out in a day or two. depends a lot on the book too.
100% it depends on the book, and learning that's its ok to stop reading book if I'm not enjoying it has been hard to learn. Use to think I had to finish it if I started it, then would get nervous about starting another one and stop reading altogether. Gotta enjoy what you read.
Hahahaha dude!!! Me too!!! Like I’d failed if I didn’t waste 10 hours or my time listening to some shit I wasn’t interested in. Times to precious for that shit.
This is one of the most bravest things I've ever read mate. My mum thinks I have ADHD too, which I've come to realise is a gift if managed correctly, and a curse if not.
Haven't read the happiness trap, but have read that happiness is found when you've found a balance between the thinking and feeling brains. Still trying to find my way there, but keep up the writing and I think you might beat me to it! Catch ya tonight mate.
It's a double edged sword, that's for sure. I don't run marathons without ADHD, I don't reckon. It can be torturous and exhausting sometimes too. You're bang on about having to work hard to manage to achieve the best results. Benders probably not an ideal form of management. That's that balance thing.
As you touched on last week, I used to wonder why people wrote stuff like this. Like, "who gives a shit", until I realised its probably often more for the person writing it than the reader. If Someone else enjoys it, bonus!
How do you manage yours? Playing sport helped me, and my psychologist said a high number of athletes have some form of ADHD, as people with it where able stay focused during the heat of competition.
Combination of things. all equally important, IMO.
- Diagnosis and Medication.
After 10 years of ducking in and out of psychologist/psychiatrist appointments it was handy to be diagnosed so I could research it myself. I adjusted to my medication really well and quickly. That was life changing. Honestly, like night and day.
- Health.
I've always wanted to be fit an healthy. I've gained and lost 25kg on three separate occasions since fishing school. Every time I gained weight it was directly relevant to where I was at mentally or a certain stage in my life. I just do whatever I do at 100mph, be it good or bad. So trying to swap out as much of that bad for good is integral to me. Gives you time to actually think somewhat clearly, also helps a lot with self esteem.
- Routine.
This one is massive for me. May sound boring for some, but essentially, I try to repeat the same day over and over again. It's safe, comfortable and I know it works. Wake up the same time, gym the same time, start work the same time, take my meds the same time, (try to) sleep the same time, every single day. As soon as something throws me off my routine, it takes days to realign and I feel like shit.
Agree re athletes and being Neurodiverse. The amount of ultra runners that are former addicts, have history of mental illness or are neurodiverse in some way is wild. My brother runs 100 mile trail runs, has similar but different issues to me. We're made from the same people, so there's probably something in that trend.
Awesome mate and couldn't agree more about the importance of routine. Been experimenting for years about what's the best way for me to start my day, but only recently found what works after watching a 6 minute YouTube summary of a book called The Morning Miracle.
Yeah, I think it’s understated hey. It’s hard work staying vigilant but we’ll worth it. I’ll check that YouTube video. Do you use audible? It’s great if you struggle with focus and reading.
Yeah I jump between the two. I do a lot of driving for work. But I'm on and off the phone a lot too. So I have found it difficult to concentrate on an audiobook while I'm driving. I usually go podcasts in the car, audiobooks at the gym/running. Kinda go through phases though. I won't use audible for a month then smash a book out in a day or two. depends a lot on the book too.
100% it depends on the book, and learning that's its ok to stop reading book if I'm not enjoying it has been hard to learn. Use to think I had to finish it if I started it, then would get nervous about starting another one and stop reading altogether. Gotta enjoy what you read.
Hahahaha dude!!! Me too!!! Like I’d failed if I didn’t waste 10 hours or my time listening to some shit I wasn’t interested in. Times to precious for that shit.
Time and energy are far too precious
Time and health. The most valuable commodity on earth.
Health = Energy. When I'm healthy, I have tons of energy for my family and to do my best work.
Yep, 100%. You’re just the best version of yourself when you’re in good health.
This is one of the most bravest things I've ever read mate. My mum thinks I have ADHD too, which I've come to realise is a gift if managed correctly, and a curse if not.
Haven't read the happiness trap, but have read that happiness is found when you've found a balance between the thinking and feeling brains. Still trying to find my way there, but keep up the writing and I think you might beat me to it! Catch ya tonight mate.
Cheers, Benny.
It's a double edged sword, that's for sure. I don't run marathons without ADHD, I don't reckon. It can be torturous and exhausting sometimes too. You're bang on about having to work hard to manage to achieve the best results. Benders probably not an ideal form of management. That's that balance thing.
As you touched on last week, I used to wonder why people wrote stuff like this. Like, "who gives a shit", until I realised its probably often more for the person writing it than the reader. If Someone else enjoys it, bonus!
See ya there.
Up The Blues.
How do you manage yours? Playing sport helped me, and my psychologist said a high number of athletes have some form of ADHD, as people with it where able stay focused during the heat of competition.
Combination of things. all equally important, IMO.
- Diagnosis and Medication.
After 10 years of ducking in and out of psychologist/psychiatrist appointments it was handy to be diagnosed so I could research it myself. I adjusted to my medication really well and quickly. That was life changing. Honestly, like night and day.
- Health.
I've always wanted to be fit an healthy. I've gained and lost 25kg on three separate occasions since fishing school. Every time I gained weight it was directly relevant to where I was at mentally or a certain stage in my life. I just do whatever I do at 100mph, be it good or bad. So trying to swap out as much of that bad for good is integral to me. Gives you time to actually think somewhat clearly, also helps a lot with self esteem.
- Routine.
This one is massive for me. May sound boring for some, but essentially, I try to repeat the same day over and over again. It's safe, comfortable and I know it works. Wake up the same time, gym the same time, start work the same time, take my meds the same time, (try to) sleep the same time, every single day. As soon as something throws me off my routine, it takes days to realign and I feel like shit.
Agree re athletes and being Neurodiverse. The amount of ultra runners that are former addicts, have history of mental illness or are neurodiverse in some way is wild. My brother runs 100 mile trail runs, has similar but different issues to me. We're made from the same people, so there's probably something in that trend.
Awesome mate and couldn't agree more about the importance of routine. Been experimenting for years about what's the best way for me to start my day, but only recently found what works after watching a 6 minute YouTube summary of a book called The Morning Miracle.
Yeah, I think it’s understated hey. It’s hard work staying vigilant but we’ll worth it. I’ll check that YouTube video. Do you use audible? It’s great if you struggle with focus and reading.
I do sometimes, but have fallen out of the habit. Been listening to podcasts and writing more lately instead.