Hi human! 

Are you ready to feel:

• Calmer?
• More motivated?
• More at ease and less stressed?
• In control and present?
• Happier?

(I'm guessing the answer is YES if you are reading this.)

In this workbook, we'll explore what mindfulness is (and isn't)... and do some fun and unique exercises to create more of those magic moments in your life!

Introduced to mindfulness in 2007 I quickly became a fan and use it daily to help manage my ADHD mind. I've developed a whole system to teach about ADHD superpowers and mindfulness is a huge part of it. 

Mindfulness is a great tool even if you have a neurotypical brain, but here are my top 10 reasons it helps us ADHDers: 

1. Improved Attention Control: Mindfulness helps enhance attention regulation, a core challenge for ADHD, by training the mind to focus on the present moment.

2. Reduced Impulsivity: Practicing mindfulness can lead to better impulse control, reducing impulsive behaviors and decisions.

3. Emotion Regulation: Mindfulness helps individuals with ADHD manage strong emotions, reducing emotional reactivity and mood swings.

4. Stress Reduction: Mindfulness techniques can lower stress levels, which can exacerbate ADHD symptoms.

5. Increased Self-awareness: Mindfulness encourages self-reflection, enabling individuals to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

6. Enhanced Executive Functioning: Regular mindfulness practice can improve executive functions like planning, organization, and decision-making.

7. Improved Working Memory: Mindfulness exercises can enhance working memory capacity, which is often impaired in ADHD.

8. Better Time Management: Mindfulness fosters a greater sense of time and can help individuals with ADHD manage their schedules more effectively.

9. Enhanced Impulse Control: It can lead to better control over impulsive behaviors, reducing interruptions and distractions.

10. Greater Self-Compassion: Mindfulness promotes self-acceptance and self-compassion, reducing self-criticism often experienced by ADHD individuals.

Being more mindful can help you set more meaningful goals, and help fuel you toward reaching them.

At Performance is Haapanen, we know just how important that is!

To your health and happiness,

💪Dr. Saara