Mom Life Balance

What is a HSP

2014-02-01T09:03:00.002-08:00

A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a human that has a heighten ability to processes stimuli.
The HSP is said to have biological differences in their nervous system causing them to sense everything in a deeper level (not to say its better, but more pronounced sensing). According to About.com, 'Highly Sensitive People are also sometimes referred to as Ultra Sensitive People, Super Sensitive People, or People with "Overexcitabilities." ' How does this change your senses and what does it mean for a person who has HSP?

Light sensitivity
Easily overwhelmed in a busy environment
Delicate palette
Can detect scents and even at times recognize brands based on smell.
Can hear noise when its quiet, can hear the static sounds of environments
Can tell what people mean, or how they feel, just by looking at them.
Can feel heaviness in certain environments, ei.. ghost feelings, shift in light.
Clothing can be bothersome, and take over your thinking, for example a too heavy sweater, too loose of pants, or even too scratchy fabric.
Rooms or days can go from too cold to to hot, very narrow comfortable body temperature tolerance.
Pain can seem overwhelming, even when you know it is not that major or painful stimuli.
Empathy over sad/evil/joyfulness can feel like you have gone threw the emotion yourself.

Like normal differences in human beings, there are differences in HSP as well. Some shy away from their porous sensations, while others bask in the overwhelming stimuli. Our sensitivities can be overwhelming, but they can also lead us to do a job better than the the normal person. We can read our bosses better, we can relate to our partners, our children, we can sense if someone need us, or what a stock might do based on our unique ability too asses nuances in change that others might miss.

There is nothing wrong with you, you are a HSP. Now turn down the bright lights, adjust your thermostat, lower the noise, and sit in your most comfortable chair, take a break from that often overpowering day.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highly_sensitive_person

http://healing.about.com/od/empathic/a/HSP_hallowes.htm
http://www.highlysensitivepeople.com

I changed my Blog name

2014-01-31T12:08:00.000-08:00

I thought about and decided to change my blog name. It was hard coming up with new articles and subject matter for my Mom Life Balance blog, and I figured out why? I want to add my two cents and beliefs but only for those that it makes sense to.
Blog experts tell you, "find your expertise", "write what you know", etc., Well it took me a while but I think I figured it out. I want to share my experience with being me, an HSP. A highly sensitive person, a person with overbearing senses. I don't know if I will see many new readers, but I hope so. I really do know a lot about this matter, because I live it.
I live with food sensitivities, human sensitivities, environmental sensitivities, and sensitivities of the ethereal kind. It makes my life hard, as Im sure a lot of HSPs have found out, there is a lot of assumptions about us, but not many actual hard unswears on how to deal with them.
Come and explore this subject and learn more about yourself, or maybe your loved one who shows similar tendencies.
I am Lucia, and I am an HSP and proud of it.

2014-01-29T16:26:00.001-08:00

So I am back, I took a long hiatus, but it was well worth it. I got pregnant two summers ago, and had a pretty difficult pregnancy that resulted on a premie birth. What a delight my now 1 year old is, and her sister is 5 and a half going on 12. So needless to say I had a very busy time the past year and chose to put all my efforts into my children. But now I am back and very happy to start again with this blog and seeing where it all leads.
Lots of exciting new beliefs, food choices, and even circumstances. I am sure going to enjoy writing and expanding my knowledge.

Paleo Breakfast!

2012-03-05T09:27:00.000-08:00

Its easy to do breakfast with the Paleo diet. Usually we hear to "eat your breakfast" with Paleo its according to what our ancestors did, most of the time they did not eat breakfast, but would at times eat leftovers, but being we are living in current times and we feel like we need a breakfast try this:

Smoothie
Boiled egg
Grab a piece of fruit to go

Smoothie Recipe:
1/2 cup Almond milk
2 strawberries
1/8th of a large beet
2 kale leaves

I made my daughter breakfast, its hard to get pre-schoolers to eat right, its a constant struggle, but I am the Adult. I usually make her fruit an egg or a Pale pancake, or a delish smoothie. She does eat with some persuasion.

Paleo So far....

2012-03-03T07:13:00.000-08:00

So as I continue to read this Paleo diet, its making complete sense to me. Its very restricting at first, but then again we created such a plethora of man made edibles that its hard to fathom being happy with untouched nature, also all those long standing paradigms are not helping. People and the USDA are calling this diet a fad, well it might just be the only fad I have been able to stick to longer than two weeks. Its been almost a month and the more I eat clean cavemen style, the more I crave it!!!

Review: Daiya non-dairy cheese's

2012-02-14T10:12:00.000-08:00

As far as non dairy cheeses go, I have never really tasted many, granted I am lactose intolerant, but it was not until I started this Paleo thing that I looked for an alternative, and bam, thank goodness I found this one. I saw a YouTube Video on making a Paleo pizza and found this cheese recommendation, when I tried it at home on some eggs, I absolutely loved it, it stretches and taste like regular cheese. I am so happy to have found this. I have included the below addition from the below link:
http://www.veganstore.com/product/daiya-cheese-shreds-8oz/vegan-cheese-and-dairy-alternatives

NEW FLAVOR AVAILABLE!
A true breakthrough in vegan cheeses! Pangea is proud to offer the FIRST cheese alternative that actually melts into a *stretchy* consistency like that found on dairy-cheese pizza. It makes amazing vegan pizzas and offers authentic dairy-cheese consistency when melted in just about any recipe. Awesome! And for those of you who already eat soy products 10 times a day, this product is not soy-based, for a change. No MSG. Kosher. Available in 8 oz (225 g) bags in Mozzarella, Cheddar, and NEW Pepperjack!
Storage: Always keep refrigerated. For optimum quality, use Daiya within 1 week of receiving it. It may also be frozen upon arrival to extend its shelf life.
Handling Instructions: Use Daiya in the same way you would use regular cheese shreds.
Pizza: It is important to use the optimum amounts of Daiya on pizza for best performance. 10 inch= 4 ounces; 12 inch= 5-6 ounces; 14 inch= 8 ounces; 16 inch= 10 ounces; 18 inch= 12 ounces
Baking with Daiya: For best results (as a topping such as the top layer of a lasagna) add Daiya in the last 5 - 10 minutes (depending on temperature) when baking. This will yield smooth melting properties without excessive browning.
Tip: Try adding Daiya at the very end after baking is finished, by sprinkling a shredded layer on top of oven-hot food and covering for a few minutes.This preserves the most nutrients and maintains optimum resilience.
The product ingredients do not contain common allergens including soy, wheat, barley, corn, rice, gluten, and nuts. Made in facility free of animal products, milk, egg, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts.
Ingredients:
Mozzarella: Filtered water, tapioca and/or arrowroot flours, non-GMO expeller-pressed canola and/or non-GMO expeller-pressed safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, vegan natural flavors (derived from plants; no MSG), inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, sunflower lecithin, calcium citrate, xanthan gum, citric acid, vegan bacterial cultures.
Cheddar: Filtered water, tapioca and/or arrowroot flours, non-GMO expeller-pressed canola and/or non-GMO expeller-pressed safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, inactive yeast, vegan natural flavors (derived from plants; no MSG), vegetable glycerin, sunflower lecithin, calcium citrate, xanthan gum, citric acid, annatto, vegan bacterial cultures.
Pepperjack: Filtered water, tapioca and/or arrowroot flours, non-GMO expeller-pressed canola and/or non-GMO expeller-pressed safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, vegan natural flavors, vegan lactic acid, spices, garlic, titanium dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral).
Nutritional Facts:
(Italian):
Serving Size: 28g (1 oz)
Servings: 8
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 280 mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g
Nutritional Facts:
(Cheddar):
Serving Size: 28g (1 oz)
Servings: 8
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 250 mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g

Nutritional Facts:
(Pepperjack):
Serving Size: 28g (1 oz)
Servings: 8
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 300 mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g
SHIPPING THIS ITEM: This item is perishable and requires that your order include a cold pack and insulated container ("FREEZY"), as well as fast enough shipping.

My Shopping trip for a week! Peleo friendly foods!

2012-02-11T21:46:00.000-08:00

I finally got the guts to upload a video on Youtube, Yeah! Enjoy.

Paleo Shopping Trip by Luci Drum (me hehee!).

YouTube Video share: Typical Peleo Diet Shopping Trip (for one! Just an intro)

2012-02-10T15:23:00.000-08:00

Uploaded by jmovechkin80 on Jan 11, 2010

So this is some of the stuff that is allow (sausage maybe not, unless made with non processed method) on a Paleo diet, they also allow coconut milk and other components but its a start. Its pretty clean eating, you have to make sure your given your body enough nutrients, minerals and vitamins.

YouTube Share: Valentine Nails

2012-02-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

Uploaded by cutepolish on Feb 2, 2012

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Try and Check out some of her other cute designs!

Benefits of Juicing: Plus a Pre-Workout Juice to Give you Energy without the Full Feeling

2012-02-08T16:10:00.000-08:00

Juicing has many benefits, it can give your body large number of easy to digest vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Making your own juice is by far healthier than any juice you can buy at the store (store brands contain preservatives and or more added sugars).

Start with fresh (if possible organic) fruits and vegetables. If your new to juicing, start with mostly fruits and slowly add a piece or two of green components such as kale, spinach, cucumber. Carrots are easy to learn to like so start with those to get more vegetables benefits.

Juicers tend to cost around 100 dollars for a medium of the line brand, I have a Juiceman brand one.

Fresh Juices tend to pack the goodness that your body needs, so drink one with lots of greens before your workout or at breakfast time as a meal. Your body quickly observes the vitamins, minerals and nutrients and gives you a huge boost.

Juicing does get rid of fiber for the most part so don't forget to eat your fruits and vegetables whole as well. Adding water to a daily routine of juicing is also important, keep hydrated.

Juicing can be done for cleansing purposes as well. Keep in mind that by solely juicing you will not get any of the protein your body needs so bring that part of your diet back as soon as you've felt the benefits of juicing. Consult your Doctor or Nutritionist when in doubt!

Pre-Work out Juice:
1 apple
4 kale leafs
2 carrots

(Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin.)
(If your hungry prior to your workout but you know it runs you down if you eat, try a few Almonds and a banana before or after you drink your juice.)

Morning Wake-Up Juice to Go:
2 orange
4 strawberries
1 cup spinach leafs

(along with this drink 8 oz almond milk to stabilize your sugar). You'll be surprised, you will not get hungry for a while.

Find a Diet that is Healthy Pure and Keeps Your Body in an Optimum Level

2012-01-30T09:27:00.000-08:00

I have read tons on numerous diets and done research on which ones are beneficial, which ones are fads and what to look for in a healthy diet. Its all about finding a diet that does no harm, but promotes optimum health. What we are trying to obtain by changing our diet is a healthy feeling pain, disease free body. The way we eat contributes to the way we feel way more than weather or not we exercises. Just think of this, our ancestors were created to hunt and gather and Survive! We are doing the latter, WE ARE SURVIVING, but barely. What kind of life do we have if can't enjoy it or at least live it without always feeling bloated, in pain, soreness, or sickness! We have created withing our lifespan more illnesses more cancers than we should have just by the way we treat our bodies with these NEW FOODS! I will keep you posted on this site and on my Momlifebalance daily blog what I go threw to stay healthy and what I do to change my bodies tendencies with unhealthy foods. Join me on this ride and learn what I do about food to regain my bodies vitality!

One of the books I plan on reading.

Keeping the Blues Away!

2012-01-17T10:42:00.000-08:00

Don't fall pray to depressed feeling, shake them off with this simple methods.

Use a Sun light, go under the light for five minutes or so
Take a shower, picture bad feelings leaving your body
Hug somebody that makes you feel good
Keep away from people that keep your mood down, if you are a sensitive you are more than likely absorbing those feelings
Go and read funny stories or jokes...

Try some of this methods to bring back happy endorphins.

6 Things to Do for Your Body After You Turn 26! Loose Weight and Body Pains!

2012-01-11T14:20:00.000-08:00

When your young you don't really listen to your body, or your Homeostasis (or normal body keeping system) is still so young that it does work and corrects any pain you might feel right away. But as we get older we start to realize that some of those things that used to not bother us now do. Why? Well your homeostasis (think of a titer-totter) is now slightly slower and it doesn't correct itself as fast as it once did. Now this happens around the age of 26-33 or so, that's the time that most people start to wind down their partying ways or at least start to notice longer recovery time. Now its the time that most people start to take notice of their discomforts and want to do something about it. Learning more about things that heal your body, or that keep you well is so import. Nobody knows your body like you. Learn its language and ways to keep it in balance. Start to get rid of those things that make you feel awful and pick up a fruit or something that is going to restore that Homeostasis.

Here are a few ways to start that Process:

Drink More water and less sweet drinks
Eat more salads with tons of veggies
Less fatty meats (if your left middle stomach hurts after you eat McD's think about switching to a salad and feel the relief).
Get a Juicer and try Green things in it, after a week of forcing yourself to drink a little bit of it your taste buds will start to crave it (that is a good thing)
Let go of anything that is very processed (meaning, if it looks like it was made in a factory and went threw a lot to look that way, put it back).
Trade fine-white-flour made stuff for whole wheat, whole grain (after one-two weeks your body will like it more than it did before).

Here is the bonus, you will also have more energy (maybe enough to start exercising) and you will start to feel less bloated (due to weight loss and excess water loss)...YOUR BODY WILL THANK YOU!!!!

Choosing the Right Foods for Weight Loss! Breakfast

2012-01-05T10:14:00.000-08:00

Exercises is a must accompaniment to all weight loss attempts. Just eating right will not provide the maximum workout for your muscles, or your heart.

Eating the right foods will always lead you right away to more energy and a loss in weight. However knowing what choices to make is sometimes hard. Here are some quick situations to get you started.

Breakfast is a big part of our usual failure when it comes to getting a healthy start. When you shop, buy grains for breakfast, nuts, wholewheat tortillas, ham, eggs, whole grain rice, wholewheat English muffins. This foods will help you find a quick healthy breakfast, all of those items you can either throw in your lunch bag or made to go.

If you find yourself at the gestation, look for the V-8, cheese sticks, bag of nuts, milk, fresh fruit, or something with eggs and tortillas. True this items are not organic, but its better than those burgers or fried taquitos.

If your out and about and have to meet someone for breakfast look at the salads, low sodium soups, eggs, oatmeal, whole grain breads, fruit plates, the least unprocessed foods should be the one you go to.

The Greatest Speech Ever Made, Listen and Pass it on! New Year, New Us!

2012-01-02T17:03:00.000-08:00

Making Real Resolutions Happen! 2012

2012-01-02T12:32:00.000-08:00

You know yourself, are your resolutions true to who you are? Or are they typical cookie cutter and taken out off the top 10 resolutions for each year? For resolutions to really help the people who make them they have to be personal, true wishes and realistic (meaning you know in your heart its something you can do and wish for). So start by writing your small improvements, then add bigger wishes, and then make dateline plans. Here is a list of questions to ask yourself.

Why do I want this?
Is it good for me?
Is it life and Death (your health)
Do I see an improvement in my self with this?
Will It make me happy if I do this?

Once you've asked yourself those questions start writing resolutions that keep those questions in mind. Remember this is for yourself, not to impress others, but to impress yourself. Get help with the things you are wishing. Read, Read, and Read and most of all if its truly something your really ready for then you will know it, so be true to yourself!!!! Happy 2012

Prep for the New Year! Make Your Resolutions!

2011-12-31T09:01:00.000-08:00

Its the New Year, and most some of us have the tradition of writing New Year Resolutions, its a good thing for anybody to do. I like to make resolutions all year long, but I believe any occasion that brings to light something we should all do and forces us to face it, is a good thing. So take out a pen and paper...Write out your wishes for the new year, its a healthy physiological step that helps some of us shake off negativity. Here are some common New Year resolutions....

1. Diet
2. Quit Smoking
3. Exercise
4. Quit Drinking
5. Stop Procrastinating
6. Save Money
7. Go to Church
8. Go to bed Early
9. Stop Cursing
10. Read the Newspaper

Now try and make yours more personal. Each day I will bring one into focus and help those that have questions on how to go about succeeding with their goals. Remember its just a thing that gets done every Year, but if you look at it, its a healthy thing to remember...Revamp yourself even its once a year!

Teeth Bleaching at Home, Natural!

2011-12-14T10:01:00.000-08:00

Bleaching your teeth is a beauty must for a lot of people, doing it at home can save money and keep you smiling more.

Baking soda and water:

Make a paste out of baking soda and water; mix half a teaspoon and equal amount of water, mix and use to brush your teeth gently. Leave on for two minutes while you wash your face, and then brush your teeth with your normal toothpaste.

Peroxide:

Put a small amount of peroxide into a little cup, use your tooth brush to apply to your teeth, and then let sit for half to one minute, rinse your mouth very well, and then use a little bit of salt and water to gargle to keep your mouth healed. (Peroxide tends to be a little bit rough so use sparingly).

To continue to keep your smile nice and bright, use a straw to sip coffee or tea, and stay away from red wines, or dark staining foods. It does take two weeks to see the benefits or this, so just keep at it.

Warning: If you have a sensitive mouth, use caution or consult your Dentist, and No bleaching for children please!

Six Quick Mood Lifters

2011-12-12T13:46:00.000-08:00

I find that some days are better than others as far as my mood. At times I feel just DOWN! I don’t like to feel blasé and find it a necessity to find quick fixes so I can get my life back in order. Here are six little pick me ups that will help give your smooth some bounce.

1. Water or Tea. Try Milk Thistle, spearmint, green tea, or orange tea. Sometimes it’s just a slight case of dehydration and just adding fluids will help.

2. Take a nap, if at all possible sleep a little; it could be that your body needs a little more sleep.

3. Eat some chocolate, a slice of chocolate cake or a piece of chocolate can help add a little stimulates the brain's opioid production.

4. Get the next project rolling, if you just finished planning an event it could just be that you feel the quietness return and are interpreting that as a depression and not just accepting the calm, a new project should ease that up, or you can take the time to enjoy this lull.

5. Google some jokes, a few funny anecdotes will lift any glum away.

6. Do something that makes you smile, your nails, your makeup, watch an old movie, or simply take a bath.

Any of these things can help kick those blues away, and leave you feeling happier or at least a little bit more optimistic.

Five Ways to Save this Holiday!

2011-12-07T11:42:00.000-08:00

Its always surprises me how often I hear, "I still have so and so left to buy for". Why do we assume that everyone wants gifts, maybe they are as stressed out as you are about gift giving. Why not try and have a family to family or friend to friend chat and suggest you do something new with gift giving. Here are some suggestions.

Cookie Exchange Party, invite family and friends to bring their favorite cookies to exchange! No gifts just cookies (note this can include Children, show enthusiasm and they will fallow).
Name exchange, suggest that everyone exchange, everyone gets a gift and its not overwhelming.
Home made gift exchange, show the love by creating a great gift-in-a-jar or a one of a kind creation.
Whoever host the Holiday party does not have to give gifts, its hard enough thinking about the event let alone finding time to shop for everyone.
Instead of a gift, suggest everyone meet at a particular family friendly event and bring their cameras to "Create a Memory", way better than thinking about the busy malls. Or you can host a Gingerbread House decorating party.

I think anything new takes time to grasp and enjoy doing. We can start small and learn to enjoy the holidays from the heart rather than our wallets (maybe then can we spend the Time with family and friends, rather than spend 40 extra hours working to pay for the holidays).

Product Review: Seventh Generation Free & Clear Baby Diapers

2011-12-06T12:03:00.000-08:00

I used the Seventh Generation Baby diapers since my baby was born till she was two and a half. I love the fact that when I removed them they did not leave behind those little pellet like particles. Its scary when something says "look how much they can hold", Lord how long would a kid have to be left unchanged for that kind of absorbency to be warranted? I would rather know that everything that touched her bottom was chemical free, or at least minimally chemically processed. I think she is the most precious thing in my life and want to use something that I can say makes me feel less guilty to put on her (if it wasn't so dang inconvenient I would do cloth diapers, but I am a busy mom and can't fathom having to deal with washing something else).

Note: They run 1/2 to 1 size smaller, so buy a size up.

As far as price, the only way I could keep comparable to Pampers and the other brands was to use Amazon automatic ordering service, they give you 20 percent off for being on their automatic ordering service or they often have 15 % off coupons. I also used the Seventh Generation coupons on their sites and waited to find them on sale at the local drug stores, then bought a couple at a time.

Home Made Cough Syrup

2011-12-04T13:19:00.000-08:00

Organic homeopathic cough syrup can be expensive, but you can make your own at home very inexpensively.

Why is cough syrup always red? I can't stand the store bought stuff.

Garlic Ginger Cough Syrup

Press two garlic clove threw a garlic press, add the pureed garlic into a small glass jar, pour honey on top (preferably organic, raw honey), let sit in the refrigerator for at least one full day. Heat honey mixture over double boiler, add 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger. Strain into a small jar container. Keep in the refrigerator. Use one teaspoon to calm your cough, if giving to a child over one year old, mix with a little bit of apple juice.

Honey Lemon Ginger Cough Syrup

One teaspoon grated lemon peal, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger, heat ingredients on top double boiler for five minutes. Strain onto a small jar, keep in the refrigerator. Use one to two teaspoons for cough, or add to a cup of hot tea, along with one tablespoon of lemon juice for an effective cough soothing tea.

Perfect Fast Pizza Dough! Comes Out Crunchy and Perfect Every Time

2011-12-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

She loves her mini pizza!

I don't like to make pizza dough that you have to wait 1 hour to let the dough rest and rise, I found this particular recipe and just added my own twist and it has been my fav go to recipe since.

Brushing with Oil

Pizza Dough:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 envelope Rapid Rise Yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup very warm water
2 tbsp light olive oil

Directions:
Place flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Put the olive oil into the very warm water, mix into the flour mixture. Now knead on a floured surface, add more flour at this time if dough is too sticky, continue to knead 4 or so minutes, just until dough forms a nice round ball. Wrap in oiled plastic wrap or cover for 15-30 minutes prior to rolling out. You can also freeze it and thaw out later and just knead with a little flour before using.

Baking your dough:
Preheat oven to 500 degree. Roll out dough. Place on a parchment paper lined sheet, brush with 1 tsp oil, place on lower half of oven and bake for 14 minutes (or less if you are making tiny pizzas) until golden brown.

When you are ready you can top off with your favorites, put the cheese on last, then bake untill cheese is melted at 500 degree. 3-4 minutes
Dough Tips:

You can use this dough for any variety of pizza type you want.
Divide into 6 pieces and use for mini pizzas, top with your favorite toppings for kids.
Cook ahead and have ready for a moments notice pizza.
Use fave left overs and make a gourmet pizza.

Use a Spoon to Curl Your Eyelashes and Apply Eye Makeup!

2011-12-01T13:34:00.000-08:00

I have used a spoon to curl my eyelashes whenever I misplace my curler. I also use it to stabilise my hand as I apply eye makeup, or to apply straighter eye liner. However I found this you tube video that shows some of the techniques I use and a few more I hadn't thought about, Published on Nov 29, 2011 by sasakiasahi, its a cleverly created YouTube video. I love Sasakiasahi's makeup application methods and the creative way she YouTubes.

Note: After she uses the spoon to make a straight line, make sure to wipe the edge with a napkin so when you do the other eye, you will not get eyeliner smeared.

Also before you began to draw the straight line on your eye, put a dot at the point were you want your liner to end, that way you get an even look.

Attention Deficit that Isn’t a Deficit: Let Your Hyperactive Mind Learn to Move with Efficient Speed.

2011-11-30T08:41:00.000-08:00

Attention difficulties or what they call ADHD, are more and more commonplace. Children grow up and continue to have some of these attention difficulties into adulthood. I don’t believe we should just turn around and medicate most of these cases, but to change our own realities and make them more applicable to a speedier mind. It’s my normal to spend 15 minutes studying and then move on to the next project, I do this about four or so times until most of my projects are done. I can make dinner, wash clothes, listen to music, write lists, and talk on the phone all at the same time, which is my normal. People with hyper minds have to find different ways of living and working, we can typically do everything that any other human can, except faster.

The Failures we have encountered so far have all been limitations placed on us by typical humans. We have to devote an entire hour to homework; we have to have no more than two interests. We have to complete a task before moving on. Etc… No we don’t, we can move in a rhythmic manner, devote incremented time to each task and learn to complete projects in a different pattern. Use our energy the way it should be used, fast! Learn to quickly and efficiently shift patterns to achieve completion. Teach our bodies to move as fast as our minds need them to.

Tips to Help Yourself Stay Organized and Follow Threw

Schedule Your Life.

Keep an interactive schedule.
Buy a tablet rather than a laptop.
Time limit your computer time, people with attention issues have to stick to specific time increments for task completion.
15 minutes at a time on a project is enough for hyperactive minds, go on to the next project after that, unless you have written down a time lengthy project.

Organize everyday items.

Have a place for everything, and keep everything in its place. This includes clothing and toys.
Take note of your messy habits, maybe there is a clever madness to your habit. If you notice you have shoes downstairs and shoes upstairs, maybe it’s because you prefer a more grab and go style for everyday and your dress up stuff more precise. Then create two places for your shoes, one for everyday and one for special occasions.
Laundry baskets…who say you have to have one in the bathroom? Do you notice you place your dirty clothes in a pile by the closet; put a basket there and another were your other larger piles end up!

Use Baskets and More baskets or containers to Organize.

It’s easier to throw stuff into baskets then to have nicely laid out drawers.
Remember all you need to do is find the item easier, not have 100% perfection.

Be clear and consistent.

Write clear one liners as a reminder, remember you can read faster than the average person so one look is all you need to keep yourself reminded of the next step in your day.
Keep it on a very visual one month calendar or keep your tablet calendar set to the per-month selection.

Give yourself rewards when rules are followed:

Go ahead and give yourself some TLC, watch a TV show you’ve wanted to see, buy yourself hat extra item you have written down in your wish list. We need some small instant gratifications often.
Write a wish list for things you see and want, don’t allow you self to buy something at a drop of a hat, knowing our tendencies rather than our failures will lead to more and more successes.