I'm more of the type A kind but I need more of that Type B energy in my life 😂 What about you?

You guys... I've been reading a book I needed 25 years ago: "The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation." Here's the TL/DR version: - Our ADHD is less than half the problem. - The bigger problem is that we almost all have nervous system dysregulation. - Nervous system dysregulation makes all our symptoms far worse. - If **ALL** you do is learn to self-regulate, you will dramatically improve. - Dysregulation is caused by being in fight-or-flight (or freeze or fawn). - Can't stop doom-scrolling? That's actually "freeze." - Keep avoiding miserable tasks? That's actually "flight." - Identify what it feels like for you to be dysregulated (unhappy stomach, tense muscles, headaches, urgency, overwhelm, racing thoughts, rumination, feeling paralyzed, negative self-talk, etc.) Solution: 1. Notice when you're dysregulated (right now, it might be all the time) 2. Physically interrupt: slow down, slow your breathing, relax your shoulders 3. Mentally interrupt: Remind yourself, "I'm exactly where I should be. I'm safe. I'm just going to keep doing one thing at a time." 4. Acknowledge the circumstance you're currently facing, and notice what is in your best interests to do next 5. Do the thing while you continue to move slowly, breathe slowly, relax, and remind yourself that you are safe. It takes practice but I have noticed DRAMATIC improvement in less than a week. I had posted a couple of weeks ago about the intense misery or even "pain" of doing unaligned work, and now I realize it was just that that work is dysregulating for me. Now that I'm consciously regulating while doing the work, the misery is 80-90% gone. Absolutely delighted about this and had to share it!!!

@Vicky Salisbury @Tia ColemanCarr @Donna Bjurlin @Simon Sharpe @Dorothea Habtamu @Mary Christou @Joan Jones @Linda Hernandez @Mads Munk @Heather Jensen you all mentioned task initiation, motivation, procrastination, or feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate. We covered this during the Q&A so here's the breakdown. The main message: most productivity advice is way too simplistic. A new Notion dashboard or switching to a different app is not going to fix it. That's putting a bandaid on a broken system. The Harmony Productivity System works in layers, and skipping layers is why most approaches fail. Also see the attached image for reference. Layer 1: Regulation first. You can have the best system in the world, but if you sleep badly, you won't be productive. Period. The first domino is always: optimize sleep, add some movement (releases dopamine naturally), improve nutrition. Without a regulated nervous system, nothing else works. This is why so many of you feel like you "can't start." Your brain literally doesn't have the fuel. Layer 2: Purpose & Alignment. Once regulation is handled, figure out what actually lights you up. You don't need your full life purpose right now. Just arrange things so what you do is at least somewhat aligned with who you are. @Heather Jensen this is your situation. If your current job drains you, that's okay, but have a plan for what you're working toward. Knowing the "why" behind the grind makes the grind bearable. Layer 3: Two Big Rocks. Don't set 10 goals. Pick two. Mine are my health and my business. Everything else follows from keeping those two on track. @Mary Christou , this is the answer to "what should I focus on?" Fewer priorities means more follow-through. Pick two, let everything else be secondary.

Hi everyone, I'm Jorick. Been an ADHD entrepreneur from the age of 17 and am now 32. So been at it for a while now. I only found out like 3 years ago that I had the characteristics of someone with ADHD and since then I've been making strides to figure out how to navigate life and business with this new lens. Made every mistake in the book and the one that cost me the most was starting a new business every year year and a half believing the fallacy it was a better opportunity. I love gaming, started video gaming at the age of 1 and still do that to this day with friends. But also board games and game elements in sports. Anything that's not game related I gamify, like my work as a Senior Marketing Consultant. Love to get to know you all!

💭 Reflection: "Choosing not to open YouTube when I awaken in the night even when I’m struggling to get back to sleep - 4 nights now. Small but significant progress." 📊 Wellbeing Scores: 😊 Happiness: 5/10 ⚡ Energy: 5/10 🎯 Focus: 5/10 😌 Calmness: 6/10 🌙 Sleep Quality: 6/10 🔥 Motivation: 5/10 ⭐ Average: 5.3/10 ✅ Activities from yesterday: 🛏️ Good Sleep 💧 Stayed Hydrated 🌃 No Screentime at Night 🚶 Walk 🍺 No Alcohol ☕ No Late Caffeine 🥦 Ate Vegetables 💚 Gratitude Practice 😌 Low Stress Day ✨ Positive Mindset 🌄 No Screentime in Morning 📅 No Meetings 🧠 Learning 🎧 Educational Podcast 🎓 Online Course 🤝 Helped Someone 🍽️ No Phone at Dinner 👂 Active Listening