Episode 334: ADHD Relaxation: Why Traditional Rest Doesn't Work & What Does

from I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD · host Paula Engebretson

In Episode 334 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains process rest differently The concept of Contrast Avoidance Theory and why rest can feel unsafe How parallel tasking helps ADHD adults finally relax 5 practical steps to ADHD relaxation that support your unique brain Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Episode 281: How to take time to rest as an ADHD adult Episode 245: 7 types of rest to recover from ADHD burnout Episode 309: 8 types of real self-care for adults with ADHD Episode 278: How to create an ADHD dopamine menu + free template Episode 199: Parallel tasking and ADHD: how to reduce distractions The Relaxed Woman by Nicola Jane Hobbs More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: Struggling to Relax with ADHD 00:28 Understanding ADHD and Rest 00:42 Podcast Episode Overview 02:47 Personal Experiences with Relaxation 04:46 The Concept of Parallel Tasking 06:05 Challenges with Traditional Relaxation Advice 09:35 Contrast Avoidance Theory 17:14 Steps to Effective Rest for ADHD Brains 30:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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