Jun 17
Why is it that a single negative comment can ruin my entire day, even amongst a sea of otherwise positive feedback? Our ability to hyperfocus is one of our greatest ADHD strengths, but if that hyperfocus gets ahold of a negative thought it can send us into a spiral of shame and self-doubt that feels impossible to break out of. In this episode, I’ll give you 7 unusual, research-based strategies to help you tune into your body, get out of your head, and calm your nervous system when you find yourself ruminating on thoughts that don’t serve you.
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Quotes:
"When we ruminate, we worry about the past or the future instead of living in the present."
- Tracy Otsuka
"What people say about you is none of your business."
- Tracy Otsuka
"Cognitive function and overall test performance are significantly improved by chewing gum."
- Tracy Otsuka
"When we ruminate, we worry about the past or the future instead of living in the present."
- Tracy Otsuka
"What people say about you is none of your business."
- Tracy Otsuka
"Cognitive function and overall test performance are significantly improved by chewing gum."
- Tracy Otsuka
[00:00 - 15:45] ADHD, Criticism, and Rumination
[15:45 - 19:39] Meditation Techniques and Cognitive Benefits
- Tracy discusses her reluctance to engage with Reddit due to a negative experience in the past.
- Tracy's friend Mikey, an anthropologist, offers a critique of American culture and its impact on the way people perceive and respond to ADHD.
- Tracy discusses the benefits of using cryotherapy light for anxiety and depression, including calming the nervous system and stopping ruminating thoughts.
[15:45 - 19:39] Meditation Techniques and Cognitive Benefits
- Tracy reflects on their past habits of ruminating on the past or worrying about the future, and how they learned a new technique called "grounding" to become more present and aware.
- Tracy discusses the cognitive benefits of chewing gum, including increased oxygen to the brain and reduced anxiety and stress.
- Tracy recommends a meditation technique called "haka Lauer" to help listeners focus their attention and expand their peripheral vision.
[19:39 - 26:39] Unconventional Methods for Managing ADHD Rumination
- Tracy encourages the listener to focus on their peripheral vision during meditation, as it can help calm the mind and ground the body.
- Tracy shares 7 unusual ways to stop ruminating, including using a spiky ball or sour gum to ground oneself.
- Tracy encourages listeners to try the methods that interest them and create a stop ruminating toolkit.
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