Do You Know the ONE ADD Management Strategy that Works for Everyone?
Hi %$firstname$%,
It's true! No matter who you are, there is one very important thing that you can do to effectively manage your ADD. I bet you'll know it when you hear it, too! But before we do that...
I want to make sure you know that you can still save $50 on registration for the Virtual AD/HD Conference! Rates increase on Monday, September 28, so now is the time to register!
Visit http://www.ADHDconference.com.
More on the conference in just a bit, but first let's jump back to that one ADD management strategy that works for everyone. Can you guess what it is?
The one ADD management strategy that is guaranteed to make your ADD more manageable is...[drum roll, please]...self-care! Yes, it works for everyone. And small steps lead to really big improvements in this arena.
When I say "self-care," I'm talking about the three basic things that every person (ADD or not) needs to focus on in order to stay healthy and feel good: nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Let's take a look at why each of these are so important for adults with ADD.
1. Nutrition
If you pay close attention to what you eat, you’ll find that the foods you consume have a big effect on your ability to manage your ADD. When you consume excess sugar (or caffeine, or simple carbohydrates), your energy spikes, and then you crash.
To manage the crash, you reach for more sugar, which once again makes your energy spike and crash. It's not uncommon for an ADDer to get stuck in this kind of cycle all day long. When that happens, you just don't feel good! You deprive yourself of the energy you need to focus on your day.
2. Exercise.
It can be hard to create an exercise routine when you feel like you're constantly running behind on life. But making exercise a priority can make a big positive impact on your ADD.
There are many benefits of exercise. And practically speaking, exercise directly helps combat many ADD challenges. It increases energy and focus, and helps you sleep better. It decreases your stress and tension levels. It gives you the opportunity to stop thinking so much, and move your body. You feel more balanced and in control. Many experts agree that exercise can be just as powerful as medication!
3. Proper Sleep
Studies show that people (without ADD) who are deprived of sleep become stressed out, have trouble concentrating, and difficulty managing tasks. Sounds like ADD, right? Now imagine how bad it is when you already have these challenges to begin with!
If you have trouble getting a good night's sleep, you may not be able to fix the problem immediately. But one thing you can do right away is make a decision to make sleep a priority! That might mean cutting out excess stimulation at night, going to bed earlier, or even making an appointment with your doctor.
When you focus on self-care, you feel better, and you lay a foundation for good ADD management.
The Bottom Line: The more you eat nutritiously, get proper sleep, and make time for exercise, the better you will feel. The better you feel, the easier it is to manage your ADD.
How does good self-care positively impact your ADD? Share your thoughts on my blog at http://www.experiencingaddvantages.com/2009/09/the-one-add-managementt-strategy.html#comments!
Top 10 Reasons to Register for the Virtual AD/HD Conference
 10. It's both fun AND informative!
9. You'll be one of the first to hear conference keynotes Dr. Ned Hallowell and Dr. Daniel Amen share information from their forthcoming books.
8. You can preview many of the conference sessions by checking out our Podcast Series.
7. You'll get a virtual Goodie Bag of valuable gifts (white papers, audio recordings, tip sheets, etc.) from our speakers and sponsors.
6. You can skip the cost and hassle of travel.
5. You can participate on your own time and at your own pace. You'll have access to all the conference materials during the conference, and for three months after.
4. You'll break out of isolation and connect with the people who are in your shoes.
3. You'll get all the information, tools, and resources that you and your family need to succeed with AD/HD.
2. You'll welcome 26 of the top AD/HD experts into your home...without having to clean up!
1. Registration fees increase by $50 on Monday!
The Virtual AD/HD Conference takes place October 5-7th in your own home or office.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the experts AND your peers to get all the tools you and your family need to succeed!
Register for the Virtual AD/HD Conference at http://www.ADHDconference.com
I hope to "see" you there!
P.S. Register for the Virtual AD/HD Conference BEFORE the rates go up on Monday!
Visit http://www.ADHDconference.com.
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