ADHD

I’ve learned that my mind has different “BIOS” modes, and I’m just discovering what they are and potentially how to use them

- walking is the perfect amt of stimulation for absorbing pods/books 

- I don’t fidget like the textbook definition, but my version of attentive fidgeting is something like doing calligraphy drills while listening to a YouTube video

- a certain type of house music at a certain beat, tonal range etc can totally get me in the zone

Share yours if you know yours!

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Ex-urban planner; student of knowledge and systems; likely AuDHD; slowly becoming myself. 
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I'm no expert, but there are words for it! This is the description for the latest soundtrack that works with my brain: "Deep focus for complex tasks, upbeat study music mix with isochronic tones.  Uses beta wave tones to help you reach and maintain a high focus mental state.  Use when working on advanced and complicated topics like mathematics, scientific formulas, financial analysis or any complex mental activity. Isochronic tones produce a stronger and more powerful brainwave entrainment effect, compared to binaural beats study music tracks or standard music." 

The description contiues with more detail:

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I'm no expert, but there are words for it! This is the description for the latest soundtrack that works with my brain: "Deep focus for complex tasks, upbeat study music mix with isochronic tones.  Uses beta wave tones to help you reach and maintain a high focus mental state.  Use when working on advanced and complicated topics like mathematics, scientific formulas, financial analysis or any complex mental activity. Isochronic tones produce a stronger and more powerful brainwave entrainment effect, compared to binaural beats study music tracks or standard music." 

The description contiues with more detail:
https://youtu.be/wELOA2U7FPQ?si=optnrBPSn66pcOrP

As for the items you mentioned:

Walking - I also combine walking with audiobooks...and throw in "nature" into the mix. Being outdoors has always had a calming effect on me (it is the same with my son...the change in temperament is a marked one). So, walks in the woods, listening to music or talking (if I am accompanied)!

Music - I work with music playing, nonstop. Mostly metal and punk (makes sense why I would gravitate toward that, from the perspective of ADHDer's using beats as stimulation). I have only recently clued on to "tonal" stuff. What have you found to be the "tonal range"?

I recently cast this on /okbanger. I'm re-casting here (comment if you're interested!) and I'm putting out a thread. 

If any of my fellow ADHDers sometimes struggle with motivation (and burnout), here are my own realizations...and perhaps find things that you can apply as well. 🧵 👇

These were my early insights, shortly after getting a late diagnosis.

I've bookmarked to read later 🫶 is there a reminder function in farcaster by any chance?

These were my early insights, shortly after getting a late diagnosis.

https://warpcast.com/dirthippy/0x8db00ef8

"Now and not now" - Checks out w the "typical out of sight, out of mind" mode :D

Coffee was ok for a while but what has really supercharged me lately: 

Oat Macha Latte. 

Matcha has that sweet sweet L-theanine that coffee can't compete with:

"L-Theanine is one of the very few nootropics known to modulate brain waves. It affects alpha brain waves which are associated with relaxation. Providing an alert calmness, L-Theanine helps in promoting super-learning, flow states and joy."

"Now and not now" - Checks out w the "typical out of sight, out of mind" mode :D

Coffee was ok for a while but what has really supercharged me lately: 

Oat Macha Latte. 

Matcha has that sweet sweet L-theanine that coffee can't compete with:

"L-Theanine is one of the very few nootropics known to modulate brain waves. It affects alpha brain waves which are associated with relaxation. Providing an alert calmness, L-Theanine helps in promoting super-learning, flow states and joy."

https://nootropicsexpert.com/l-theanine/

Same with music (electronic).
Caffeine works wonders.
Routines are harder but worth it.
There are only two time zones. Now and not now.