One of the most helpful things I've learned to do with ADHD is when I need to start a task, I don't think "I need to do this task" I think "I need to do (first step of task)".
I don't tell myself "I need to wash the dishes piling up in the sink." I tell myself "I need to get the scrub brush and turn on the facuet." That's easy, so I do it and bam, I've started the task.
"I need to brush my teeth" -> "I need to get my toothbrush wet and put toothpaste on it."
"I need to write this essay" -> "I need to pull up the assignment guidelines and open a word doc."
"I need to go to the store." -> "I need to put on my shoes."
Tasks are easily overwhelming when you constantly think about them in their entirety, so picking the most immediate part you need to so and only focusing/doing that helps to get you to start it with less anexity & stress.
Here is the fudgiest brownie in a mug recipe I’ve found
Here are some fun sites
Here is a master post of Adventure Time episodes and comics
Here is a master post of movies including Disney and Studio Ghibli
Here is a master post of other master posts to TV shows and movies
*tucks you in with fuzzy blanket* *pats your head*
You’ll be okay, friend <3
Lately, I’ve noticed It’s getting harder to find every Aleka’s Attic song online. So I made this shareable folder on drive with every song (officially released and unreleased) that we got the chance to find back in the day (x)
please learn how to code
like, if you're bored today, and not doing anything,
learn a little bit of coding please
So uh….some dude apparently recreated Adobe Photoshop feature-for-feature, for FREE, and it runs in your browser.
Anyway, fuck Adobe, and enjoy!
I highly recommend checking out Eighth Generation if you’re looking to support indigenous artists. They have a ton of awesome stuff, but their wool blankets are a real standout.
It’s a fantastic alternative to all the “native-inspired” blankets and textiles you’ve seen.
How To Use Fear To Your Advantage 👻💪💥
Understand you're scared and that's okay.
Think about why you're scared.
Instead of a problem, see fear as a chance to grow. See it as a challenge.
Use the fear to push you and make you work harder.
Face your fear little by little and slowly get used to what scares you.
Try deep breaths, meditation or imagining happy places.
Express your fear with a friend or family. Don't keep it in your head.
If something unknown scares you, learn more about it and look for ways to change your perspective to more positive outcomes with this new found information.
Break big scary tasks into smaller ones.
Be proud when you face and beat your fear. Always celebrate yourself even during the little steps to rewire how your mind perceives it.
Focus on good outcomes.
The more you do something, the less scary it becomes. So continue to practice.
Don't let your mind make the fear bigger than it is.
Physical activity can help reduce feelings of fear and anxiety so try to stay active.