Manage ADHD Without Medication

If there is one thing I have learned over the past 12 months, it is that getting exercise everyday has a HUGE impact on my sleep. I am now much more diligent about getting exercise. And when I am well rested, I can actually focus on work and not feel like an unproductive zombie.

You, who has ADHD, stand resilient like a beacon of strength. Don't be disheartened! Let negative words not shake you more than the unwavering certainty within. In a world filled with judgments and swift opinions, it's crucial to remind yourself that your intelligence transcends the fleeting criteria set by others. Disregarding gossip and hollow criticisms is a powerful form of resistance. You, possessing a brilliant mind, should never belittle yourself due to the limited perspectives of others. What truly matters are not the negative words attempting to reach you, but the unshakeable confidence you hold in yourself. Genuine intelligence surpasses labels and hasty judgments, manifesting in actions, resilience, and perpetual growth. Warm regards from Brazil.

Been off ADHD meds for 2 years after 20+ years (after beating cancer 💪)… great, great info!

Solid tips. "Exhaust the body to tame the mind" is exactly what I need to hear TODAY! Thanks Dan

5. Caffeine! You mentioned you love caffeine. Can help with focus in lieu of ADHD stimulants.

I would like to thank you for the brilliant video, for the brilliant work you are doing, bringing us important information. I have ADHD. When I was in law school, I used to record all the classes because often only my body was in class, but my thoughts were elsewhere, meaning I had a lot of energy, not to mention the anxiety, which makes this comorbidity even more challenging for ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 28. Until then, I wasted a lot of time with so much energy I have. Since I was diagnosed, I sought out a specialist psychologist and also a specialist doctor in ADHD (but the race was tough to find these professionals qualified in ADHD), it was the best investment for my life. After starting treatment, I started getting the best grades in college, learned to speak 2 other languages, today I can produce much more. But the struggle is constant. It is very worthwhile to seek treatment. I have the energy of a child, this is not normal, however, my doctors help me distribute all this energy so that I can produce and not procrastinate, however, the comorbidity of ADHD which also has anxiety makes everything more difficult for ADHD. Almost no one talks about people who have ADHD with comorbidity. I thank you for your beautiful work! Congratulations. Hugs from Brazil.

Always a blast to see you upload. Sam and the editing team really knocked it out of the water. I've learned a lot from the content and the editing style.

Only discovered as an older adult that I am firmly within the ADHD zone. Apart from the potentially terrible issues ADHD does to things like financial stuff, how many other people (with ADHD) also think of their ADHD as a hugely positive asset? I agree with our Mr Martell here. Able to completely kick-start brainstorm sessions. To just 'see' that highend Over-over-Overview of a strategic discussion and be able to then explain (dumb) it down to anyone not really following? To easily do those leaps of innovative thoughts that apparently are not the norm, or remember things from back in early childhood including topics of conversations. I also find that the issues with going to sleep, etc are dealt with by reading a book. And if that doesn't work, since the imagination is messing about, make use of it and take along some metaphorical popcorn for the ride. In retrospect, I do hate that I did not have the opportunity of identifying and handling ADHD back as a kid. Many wasted jobs, partners, non-started things. Regret, though, is for children, so now got to start making use of this new power!

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 Managing ADHD without Medication - The speaker shares how they manage ADHD without medication, focusing on lifestyle choices. - Quit medication 10 years ago due to feeling like a "zombie." - Transitioned from feeling broken to living in their zone of genius. - Emphasis on self-medication without pharmaceuticals. 00:41 🔄 Designing Life Around Energy Flows - Discussing how the speaker structures their day based on energy levels for optimal focus. - Morning for creative work, afternoon for conversations. - Designing activities around energy flow. - Avoiding distractions by aligning tasks with mental readiness. 01:50 💪 Body: Exercising and Dietary Choices - The importance of physical activity and dietary habits in managing ADHD symptoms. - Daily workouts to align thoughts and boost mental clarity. - Following a low-carb, high-protein diet to maintain optimal thinking. - Highlighting the impact of sugar on thought processes. 02:46 😴 Prioritizing Quality Sleep - The speaker's approach to sleep and its significance in ADHD management. - Emphasis on 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. - Utilizing tools like an Ur ring, eye mask, and white noise machine. - Establishing a pre-sleep routine for mental relaxation. 03:15 ⏰ Time Management: Every Minute Allocated - The importance of structured time management for productivity and focus. - Advocating for scheduling both personal and professional activities. - Introduction of the concept of the "perfect week" for time batching. - Explaining the efficiency of batching similar types of activities. 04:51 🤝 Team and Delegation - Discussing the role of teamwork and delegation in ADHD management. - Drawing from personal experience of leadership and delegation in high school. - Advising to delegate tasks that drain energy to others. - Changing the relationship with work through collaborative efforts. 06:14 🚀 Turning ADHD into a Superpower - Encouraging a positive perspective on ADHD as a superpower. - Emphasizing the potential for ADHD to become a strength. - Connecting personal experience to building a life of unlimited creation. - Teasing a newsletter for deeper insights into strategies discussed. Made with H

I guess I'm curious how you would get delegation to work if you don't have a team or the money to get a team.

Thank you for this video!

Solid content and great editing!

The music is really distracting

Excellent video, love the content,

Love this video! The background music is nagging at my ADHD though lol :)

I use all of these🔥

What is the ring that you mentioned in this video?

I find all these things help me too

🧠 Mind Management (Content: 00:45, Duration: 1:30, Text: "Managing mind through energy flow") Morning Activities: Focus on creative work like design and deep research. Afternoon Activities: Reserved for conversations and lighter tasks. 💪 Body Care (Content: 2:15, Duration: 1:20, Text: "Physical exercise and diet control") Exercise: Daily workouts to help focus the mind. Diet: Low carb, high protein intake, avoiding sugar. Sleep: 7-8 hours of sleep with tools like an Ur ring, eye mask, and white noise machine. ⏰ Time Management (Content: 4:35, Duration: 1:10, Text: "Structured scheduling and batching tasks") Calendar: Every minute is planned out, blending personal and professional time. Batching Tasks: Grouping similar activities together to avoid multitasking and maintain focus. 🤝 Team Utilization (Content: 6:45, Duration: 2:00, Text: "Delegating and collaborating") Delegation: Assign tasks that drain personal energy to others. Collaboration: Use meetings as a tool to force focus and complete tasks efficient

Nothing is working with me ❗