Meditating etc --- ADD Tip o the Day 330

[doug puryear]

 

Important for ADD or ADHD - will power etc.   Turns out it's not just will power.  Research is showing that we awaken each AM with a limited pool of psychic energy, which gets used every time we exert will power, make a decision, problem solve or calculate.  As it drops, it becomes more difficult to do any of those things.  The energy pool can be partially replenished by food or a nap,  and meditating adds to it.

I am no good at meditating, but do it every AM.  I have a set time for it, so it has become a habit, like brushing my teeth.  I cannot empty my mind, but just notice  the thoughts and let them pass through without getting involved in them.  When I do get involved, I say my mantra and let them go.   I can only do this for 5 minutes, maybe 15 on a really good day.   It noticeably makes the day go better.

The sitting may be a form of meditation, but I don't think of it that way.  I try to just sit for a few minutes several times a day and do nothing, physically or mentally.  Preferably this is outside, and I can watch the clouds or the birds ( is that doing something?).  This sitting helps too.

All of this helps thru the day to stay more focused, minimize getting distracted or feeling stressed or overloaded.  That's a great benefit with ADD or ADHD and makes me more productive.

doug 

"Too busy to meditate", from Ronen   clik here

Sitting  clik here

Quiet Mind  clik here

"Sorry, I don't have time to take the time management course."