25 Positive Affirmations That Uplift ADHD Brains

In a world where millions of people wrestle with anxiety, stress, and uncertainty, finding effective ways to manage these feelings is more important than ever. Mental fear causes physical reactions that are difficult to live with—tightness in the chest, a lump in the throat, and an uneasy feeling in the stomach. These sensations signal that something is out of alignment in your life, but traditional approaches to managing stress often don’t address the root cause of these emotions.

Maintaining a long-distance relationship (LDR) in college can be challenging. For most students, college is one of the busiest times of life. You’re trying to keep up with coursework, study for exams, find time for social activities, and work on personal development.

“Feelings come and go, like clouds in the sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

$13.30Easy-peasy timer for keeping the whole classroom — or a particular student — on task. Just turn the cube to the number of minutes in your countdown (1, 5, 10, or 15), and it will automatically begin.

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“Cherish every day.” “Time, stop.” “They grow up too fast.”If these tired (but undying) parenting tropes trigger a hidden rage or sadness, you might have a child with ADHD. Because, no, every day should not be held dear.

Do you find your foot tapping or your body swaying almost automatically when a good song begins playing? Our bodies naturally want to synchronize with the rhythms in music. This phenomenon is musical entrainment, a useful tool that helps us use music to regulate not just our motor movements, but our heartbeat and breathing, too.In my clinical experience as a music therapist, I’ve seen how music and other sensory experiences help individuals improve their focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Try these fun (and whimsical!) activities, designed to stimulate the sensory pathways (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell) to relax the body and mind.Grab a light scarf.

It always feels better to be exhausted from taking small steps forward, than it does to be tired of doing absolutely nothing.In 1911 two explorers, Amundsen and Scott, embarked on a race against each other to become the first known human being to set foot upon the southernmost point of Earth. It was the age of Antarctic exploration, as the South Pole represented one of the last uncharted areas in the world.

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I hope these quick but powerful sayings will help you to make the most of these warm August days and the last of your summer.“This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realize that it is August: the summer’s last stand.” – Sara Baume“August of another summer, and once again I am drinking the sun and the lilies again are spread across the water.” – Mary Oliver“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning.” – Natalie Babbitt“The quiet August noon has come.

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Leg problems are more common across New Jersey than many realize. Whether you’re walking the boardwalks, commuting into the city, or spending long hours on your feet at work, vein and circulation issues in the lower limbs are widespread among adults in the state. These issues often start subtly—with mild swelling, tired legs, or visible veins. Many people dismiss these signs as normal aging or just the result of a long day.

There’s a point in every workday where your brain just…slips.One second you’re fine, the next you’re blankly staring at an email you’ve read three times. Your tabs start multiplying, your focus is gone, and somehow, it’s only 2:17 PM.This kind of fatigue doesn’t always feel dramatic, but it’s deadly for momentum. And if you’re thinking, “I just need to push through,” that’s often the worst strategy.You don’t need to quit your job or schedule a weekend retreat.

“If you have ever followed a rainbow to its end, it leads you to the ground on which you are standing.” ~Alan Cohen

I hope you’ll find something helpful and positive here.“Summer has always been good to me, even the bittersweet end, with the slanted yellow light.” – Paul Monette“The morning had dawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer.” – George R.R. Martin“When summer gathers up her robes of glory, and like a dream of beauty glides away.” – Sarah Helen Whitman“The end-of-summer winds make people restless.” – Sebastian Faulks“To say it was a beautiful day would not begin to explain it.

“Input” is anything from the outside world that influences your mood, mindset, and emotional state. It includes the media you consume, the books you read, the podcasts and music you listen to, and the movies and shows you watch. But it also encompasses much more: the environment you live and work in, the conversations you have, the people you surround yourself with, and the events, personal or global, that unfold around you.Think about how different you feel after a weekend in nature versus a week of doom-scrolling social media.

Where you ultimately end up greatly depends on your daily attitude and response.This morning one of our clients, Monica — a victim of a fairly recent and debilitating car accident — was smiling from ear to ear the minute our FaceTime coaching session began. “What has you in such good spirits today?” I asked her.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is more common than breast cancer, diabetes, or depression, with one in four women affected. Though research on IPV among women with ADHD is limited, the prevalence in this community is thought to be particularly high.

May 31, 2025Six weeks ago, the autistic community sounded the alarm when U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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We don’t realize how often we block our own blessings by holding on to everything so tightly.Letting go is not giving up. Letting go is surrendering any needless attachments to particular outcomes and situations. Surrender means showing up in your life with the intention to be your best, and to do the best you know how, without expecting life to be ideal.

“If you don’t like something, change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” ~Mary Engelbreit

The truth does not cease to exist when it is forgotten or ignored.You know how you can hear or read something dozens of times in various ways before it finally sinks in? The truths listed below fall firmly into that category — timeless lessons that many of us probably learned years ago, and have been reminded of ever since, yet for whatever reason we tend to forget in the heat of the moment.This, my friends, is my attempt at helping all of us, myself included, “get it” and “remember it” once and for all…We know deep down that life is short, and that death will happen to all of us eventually, and yet we are infinitely surprised when it happens to someone we know. It’s like walking up a flight of stairs with a distracted mind, and misjudging the final step. You expected there to be one more stair than there is, and so you find yourself off balance for a moment, before your mind shifts back to reality and how the world really is.So let that reminder be a wake-up call to truly live your life today! Don’t ignore death, but don’t be afraid of life either.

In every successful leader’s toolkit, one skill stands out above the rest: the ability to listen. While good leaders are known for making confident decisions, great leaders understand that those decisions are only as strong as the information they’re based on. And that information? It comes from truly listening to their teams, peers, and even critics.There are four essential pillars of effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” ~Akshay Dubey

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Learning about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) — a profile characterized by intense, anxiety-driven resistance to everyday demands and expectations — finally helped me understand my son, Max, and how to support him.During his early years, Max would frequently refuse to do what was asked of him and insist everything be done his way. He would inexplicably melt down or erupt in anger over seemingly minor issues. By the time he was 7, he had collected several diagnoses, including ADHD, autism, and ODD.







May 27, 2025ADHD raises the risk of obesity, but its effect is dampened for people living in large cities, according to two new studies.Young adults with combined-type ADHD are more likely than their non-ADHD peers to carry excess weight around their midsection and to have an unhealthy waist-to-height ratio (known as the body mass index or BMI), according to a new cross-sectional study published in American Journal of Human Biology. 1Obesity-related health conditions, such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, are tied to excess abdominal fat.“The effect of ADHD on obesity intensified with age,” however, “no significant association was found with blood pressure, but trends suggested hypertension may escalate with age among ADHD individuals,” the study’s authors wrote.The biological link between ADHD and obesity, and the influence of environment on this relationship, was the focus of another new study led by researchers from the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University and the Italian National Institute of Health. 2The study, published in PLOS Complex Systems, proposed that ADHD influences obesity along two pathways:“A lot of people I work with complain about using food for stimulation,” said Nicole DeMasi Malcher, M.S., R.D., CDES, during the ADDitude webinar “Eating with ADHD: Improving Your Relationship with Food.” “They are constantly looking for food to deliver a quick fix rather than thinking about the long-term effects.”Malcher attributes this behavior, in part, to poor interoception, the ability to sense what’s happening inside the body, including cues such as thirst, hunger, and fullness.

Perimenopausal women with ADHD feel abandoned by healthcare. Few clinicians are knowledgeable about female presentations of ADHD, so women are left to untangle a messy knot of hormones, ADHD symptoms, medications, and lifestyle factors on their own.

Behavioral disorders are more common and more disruptive among ADHD families than they are among neurotypical ones. When children experience symptoms of ADHD combined with a behavior disorder, like oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder, that can strain their relationships with family members — inside and outside the nuclear unit.Defiant behavior may manifest as a child easily (and frequently) losing their temper, arguing with adults because of rules, or acting out violently.

May 27, 2025ADHD symptoms are impacted by changes in sex hormone levels in females across the lifespan, finds a new systematic review published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.1 The review included 11 studies that investigated puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and the menstrual cycle and tracked changes in symptomology and in the efficacy of ADHD medication during these times.“There is an ADHD experience that is unique to females,” the study’s authors concluded. “Recognizing potential influences of sex hormones on ADHD symptoms in females may have key implications to clinical management and treatment of ADHD.”The study included several key findings.The research reviewed four studies that explored the fluctuation of ADHD symptoms during the menstrual cycle.

Businesses are discovering that simply pushing their messages online is no longer enough to engage audiences meaningfully. Instead, a new approach known as edvertising has emerged, prioritizing authentic connection through karma connecting storytelling and value-driven content. Unlike outdated promotional tactics, edvertising blends educational insight with engaging storytelling to inform, inspire, and empower audiences while establishing credibility.

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“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” ~Dan Millman

It’s hard not to feel a little nervous when you’re driving alongside an 18-wheeler on the interstate. And honestly, you’re right to be cautious. A fully loaded truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is not something you want to collide with.

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Ever walked into your home and thought, “What is that smell?” Maybe it’s a cleaner that smells like chemicals in citrus clothing, or a lavender spray that feels more like panic in a bottle. These everyday products often go unchecked—until you start noticing how they affect your space and health. With homes now doubling as offices, gyms, and more, people are rethinking what they use and why it matters.

In a world where fast food is easier to find than fresh produce and screen time often outpaces sleep, it’s no surprise that more people are searching for better ways to care for their bodies and minds. The term “natural health” is showing up everywhere, from social media influencers and wellness blogs to grocery store aisles and healthcare conversations. But what does it really mean today?

Aging is an inevitable part of life, and as we or our loved ones grow older, considering living arrangements that support independence while providing necessary care becomes paramount. The concept of “aging in place” has gained significant momentum in recent years, reflecting the desire of most seniors to remain in familiar surroundings as they age.

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.”Herman HesseI often write about finding lightness in life.It can come from an unhurried but effective day at work or from uncluttering your home.Or from learning how to let go and move on in life.Learning to let go of a relationship, of something else in your past, of something that is just an unimportant distraction or of trying to control what you cannot control can free up huge amounts of the energy and the time you have to use for something better and more fulfilling.It is not always easy. But it can be life-changing.In this article you can find five steps that have made it easier for me to let go over the years.I hope they will help you too.Step 1: Know the benefits of not letting go.Why is it sometimes hard to let go of something?Well, to be honest, there are advantages and benefits to not letting go.

We all strive for a healthy smile—brushing twice a day, flossing, and scheduling regular dental checkups. Even with these good intentions, there may be everyday habits unknowingly working against your oral health. Some of these behaviors may seem harmless or even healthy at first glance, yet over time, they can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, or worse.