#getting going

[halleehalfgallon]

I’ve lately been struggling with waking up and getting going in the morning, so I’m leaving these reminders here to go through next time I forget why this routine is so important. you might find it helpful too if you also struggle with ADHD, executive dysfunction, disordered sleep, time blindness etc.

• waking up in the morning does feel good, it’s just difficult at first. the dread you feel when you know you’re sleeping through your alarms is much less enjoyable, much less restful than actually waking and moving your body to a new location to let the morning settle in.

• vibrate-only alarms are much easier to ignore in your sleep. find a sound that is somewhere in between relaxing and startling. calm little melodies just become the soundtrack to my dreams, but I also don’t need to wake up thinking the sky is falling. something matter-of-fact that will actually get your brain to stir a little is perfect.

• set at least one other alarm only a few minutes after your first alarm. too long of a “snooze” just allows the brain to get comfy again, which isn’t great if it’s really time to get moving. some extra-challenging days I might set 3 or 4 just in case.

• use an app that makes you get creative if you want to disable your alarm. the one I use (the free version of Alarmy) lets you choose between taking a picture of something specific, playing memory games, answering math question, scanning a barcode somewhere in your room, or even shaking the phone violently a certain amount of times (not ideal if you share a bed with someone 😬). since I’m bad at math and have poor working memory, I actually chose memory games and math questions. I didn’t want to be able to disable the alarms in my sleep, plus you can set the difficulty level so you don’t screw yourself over.

• when you do wake up, remove yourself from the place where you’re sleeping. I always move to the nearest window and spend some time sitting and looking out it. this is usually when I realize that I have missed out on a lot of peace in the day by never really having been a “morning person”. it’s pretty nice if you can get through the waking. this morning I rediscovered a rock on the window sill that I found a few days ago. I took a moment to appreciate that before moving on.

• when you’re ready to venture to the next step, drink half a glass of water. I do this when I take my meds and vitamins. I also use the bathroom and, if I remember, brush my teeth.

• sit for at least 5-10 minutes, if there’s time. I return to my window, and if I can’t justify a proper journaling session I like to at least use my notes app to make a list of manageable tasks, including things I’ve already done (like wake up, use the bathroom, take meds, drink water). there is a willingness that comes over me when I’m able to check things off right away. already my unchecked tasks are fewer and I have a sense of satisfaction that helps move me forward.

• set alarms for every 15 minutes or so for time blindness. but remember...

• bullying does not motivate a dopamine-seeking brain. ADHD and other such neurodivergent minds depend on dopamine, not adrenaline (at least in my experience and observation) and certainly not abuse. stop making your alarms things like ‘get up, bitch, I mean it’ and ‘get your ass up or you’re going to get fired’, even if it’s a joke. I did that for a long time and it sucked. so,

• extend yourself some grace. these are my alarms now and I love them! they don’t give me a shot of stress when they go off on my watch. encouragements and affirmations like “let’s get going!” and “you’re doing fine” are helpful. some are questions, like “just about ready to xyz?” and some are statements made in good faith, such as “you’ve taken your medication and your vitamins.” and “I’m so glad we’re making time to feed our bodies.” when it gets closer to the time to leave, it’s “are we ready to head out?” and “it’s go time!”

• lastly, eat something! anything at all. just don’t leave without eating something. I especially recommend this if you take medication for ADHD, or any med that works better if you give your body a little food to work with (this obviously varies from med to med so discuss with your pharmacist!)

[runningintshirt]

heavy weight

friday

10 chilly miles to the park and back, the cold weighed heavy on my back...and legs.  This was a tough one.  Felt like a long run, the arms getting very tired the last few miles slogging through the snow, the effects of 10 miles/day plus busy workdays since Christmas.  It means this marathon training is getting going.  As in all the past training cycles at this point, the idea of eventually getting to 12-16 daily miles is daunting.  But it’ll happen, in due time...

[howstrangethemusicsoundstome]

Day 22 of the 30 Day Song Challenge

A song that moves you forward

(Ironically) “Strawberry” by the Butthole Surfers off of Independent Worm Saloon

[i-am-going-on-an-adventure16-17]

My last day in Te Horo

Hi there! I am still at Ian and Pierre's (my nineth day) and I am very happy that they let me stay a bit longer than they usually take wwoofers in, even if there has another one arrived yesterday. On Thursday we watched the third presidential debate together which was an interesting experience because I haven't watched the first two and mainly got my information about the election from the news and social media. Having heared Trump live I only got assured that he's a total prick… I hope there will be no bad surprise on my birthday. During the last days I had a bit of change in terms of work; I polished some silver plates and on Saturday I went to the market with Pierre to sell some of their stuff but also the olive oil they make. The afternoon was amazingly warm and me and Pierre went for a swim (I jumped in first!) in the fricking cold pool. In the evening they took me out for dinner to a small restaurant/café where I had snapper (fish) with some asian souce on rice. The evening was so nice! We had really good white wine (that Ian brought with him to the restaurant, something you can do in a lot of Kiwi restaurants) and incredibly awesome dessert: chocolate tarte! Our film collection extended quite a bit: We watched Crash, which is so so SO good! Then Adore, a family drama which is also amazingly well done, a must watch for me, Elysium (Sci-Fi with Matt Damon, not bad) and Tracks, a film about a women who walks through the Australian outback with Camels that definitely worth watching. Tomorrow I am off to Wellington for three nights and I have heaps of Ideas of things I can do that Ian and Pierre suggested I would enjoy. I am quite sad about having to leave Ian, Pierre and Koru , they where such nice hosts and I enjoyed working for them so much. I had so many interesting discussions with them (lots of them about Trump) and once they have moved and are back from Canada I absolutely want to visit them again (maybe with you, dad?). Wish me luck with Wellington guys, Cheers!

[cardtrademarkettakei]

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[grush91]

Guys....I'm about to film for an indie short.