|
reposting because the 1st once didn't take.
I have a great free full service gym. My desk housed gear (clothes,shoes,makeup). I had No excuses, except it was boring. I only worked out 8 times in 4 YEARS! Being an ‘easily bored’ ADHDer ruled out team sports or jogging around my neighborhood or working out to boot camp DVD at home. SUPER BOREDOM!! I should mention that I refuse to use ‘ear buds’ anymore as I did in the past- because they caused me noticeable hearing loss. On a fluke, I started Tae Kwon Do (Korean martial art) I’m totally addicted to it. It has the variety I crave (each class, instructor, sequence sparring match kick, block, self-defense move is DIFFERENT!) Belts I’ve earned introduce new techniques. I am always challenged- yet never overwhelmed, rushed or scared. Best Part is MY MIND HAS NEVER BEEN CLEAR. The physical activity not only releases my restlessness-But it actually CALMS MY MIND. I don’t struggle with insomnia nearly as much as I used to! Look, if anyone knows busy, it's me. I'm 41, single working mom with 3 children, a demanding job with an elderly mom to take care of as well. I can’t go to TKD every day…The SECOND BEST thing I have found is fast-paced 10-15 minute walk outside (or up 5 flights of indoor stairs). Not enough to get sweaty. However, between the deep breathing and glute work---It works WONDERs clearing my head of the day's distractions. Hope this helps and please share any other good ideas you learn about. - Jackie
Quote
|