We all have basic physiological needs. But we need more than that!

We don't just want to survive. We want to thrive.

This is where your unique needs come in. These are the essentials beyond survival that help fill your cup and make you feel more alive.

In this episode, I will give some examples of needs, how they could look and how you can incorporate them into your life.

Happy listening!

Resources:

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Taking care of ourselves is important! But when you have ADHD, it can also feel daunting.

In today's episode, I will break self-care (specifically, sleep, nutrition and hydration) down into bite-size pieces (no pun intended!)

Start small!

You can start with 1 category at a time, or just choose 1-2 action steps in every category.

In each category (sleep, nutrition and hydration), we will ask these questions:

(1) What do you need?

(2) What makes this important

(3) How can you improve this area?

(4) What might get in your way? And how can you overcome that?

Why sleep matters:

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute:

“A common myth is that people can learn to get by on little sleep with no negative effects. However, research shows that getting enough quality sleep at the right times is vital for mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.”

Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

Sources:

• The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, Book by Aric Prather
• https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep/why-sleep-important#:~:text=Sleep%20helps%20with%20learning%20and,on%20tasks%20and%20thinking%20clearly

In this episode, Kelsey tackles the ADHD shame spiral and shares six practical, God-centered strategies to rebuild confidence.

Learn how to separate your worth from mistakes, connect with someone who understands, use movement and nature to reset, seek professional help, reassess expectations with compassion, and celebrate your wins.

These simple tools are designed to help you stop the downward spiral, remember that you belong, and know you are enough!

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Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse