Feb 11
In Episode 72 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy shares what social distancing has taught her about her ADHD brain. This episode is for those of you who have been practicing social isolation for a while, are growing weary, and are struggling to find more positive emotion in your life.
Discover: Why awareness is so important to our ADHD brains How one little shift that we don’t even realize can contribute to a downward trajectory in our positive emotion How quickly we can bounce back if we’ve just recently fallen in the hole and haven’t yet buried ourselves in it How important routine and structure is not only to our ADHD brains but also to positive emotion The importance of nature to the ADHD brain How Covid reconnected me to nature, my family and myself What you actually need to feel more connection to others.
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"If you're feeling less positive emotion than you'd like to feel, and certainly less positive emotion than you normally feel. I am going to tell you that structure is the key."
- Tracy Otsuka
"I learned the blessing, that movement and nature is for me and I knew this but again I didn't really know it you know what I mean?"
- Tracy Otsuka
"Connection doesn't come from being in someone's physical presence. Connection is a feeling that starts with a thought."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy realized she was going to bed later due to watching Love Island UK, leading to a decrease in productivity and positive emotions.
- Tracy shares her experience of feeling more positive emotion after implementing her old structure, including waking up at 6:30am and working out by 7:30am.
- Tracy advises others to prioritize structure, especially those with ADHD, as it helps them thrive and feel more productive.
[09:24 - 18:59] Exercise, Weight Gain, and Mental Fog during COVID-19
- Tracy learns about herself through COVID: she discovers that exercise and nature are essential for her well-being, and that starting her day with a workout sets the course for the rest of the day.
- Tracy realized her step count was down 40% from last year after a long walk with her daughter, despite still working out every morning.
- Tracy found a simple solution by asking her husband to cut a half-mile loop around their property for her to walk daily at home.
[18:59 - 28:04] Negative Emotions and Tips
- Tracy expresses gratitude for her property but also feels overwhelmed by the maintenance and cost of living in the country.
- Tracy discovers solution to pond algae problem by connecting willow tree pollen to algae growth.
- Tracy shares tips for connecting with others during COVID-19, including using the body double concept for focus and structure.
