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Mar 2023
15m 17s

Why energizing activities help us thrive...

David A Greenwood
About this episode

Are you an adult with ADHD that needs more clarity on the types of activities that energize you as well as the activities in your life that drain your energy?

In this shorter version of Overcoming Distractions Dave talks about the importance of making two critical lists to help you thrive with your adult ADHD.

Adults with ADHD need to recognize the types of activities that give us energy, provide us with good dopamine and excite us about getting up in the morning.

When we understand what gives us energy, We can thrive with our adult ADHD

However, we also need to understand the activities in our life that drain our energy. And we need to try hard to eliminate energy-sucking activities.

Dave talks about how to go about making these two important lists that will help you in your career, and your personal life.

Want to work with Dave? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com

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