It boils down to this: Roxie wants to be in charge. In any work situation she takes over: discussions, decisions, and directions. Do you know the type? It can be offensive, right?
Many of us know a person like her. We know the pushiness and the indignation associated with over-ambitious behaviors. They are powerful, and at times, a bit unrestrained.
To a certain degree, the unmanaged ADHD brain is a Roxie. It wants to have control and have its own way. It takes over the schedule you planned. It takes over your words and reactions with spur-of-the-moment and inappropriate comments that get you into trouble. It leads you to forget appointments, forget to pay bills, or forget to keep promises.
If you have ADHD, you know what I’m talking about.
As a person with ADHD you have to be on your best game to manage the free-spirited brain. Common endeavors can help increase the chemicals that help you control your brain. With lower levels of important neurotransmitters, the ADHD brain benefits from everyday activity that can help stimulate those neurotransmitters.
Among the activities you do each day such as sleeping well, eating well, and getting enough light, exercise is highly significant. Some may think of it as a vulgar word, but daily exercise proves to be a powerful tool for mental control and staying power. It doesn’t need to be formal workouts at the gym, although these can do wonders for focus and clarity. It can be walking during lunch, doing simple arm exercises during a one-minute break at your desk, dancing when no one is watching, or moving through air to take a break from a current task.
Whichever way you exercise, it’s essential that you choose something you will do consistently. Instead of being controlled by your brain, you will find that you are the one who is in control.
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