ADHD & Burnout: Tips for Building Healthy Work Health Habits

WORK? LIFE? Where is the balance?

Don’t worry - we got you.

Today kicks off the fourth day of our “10 days, 10 ways you can Shimmer” campaign. We’re coming in hot with expert-backed, tried and tested methods to help YOU find YOUR balance.

Time to optimize for healthy habits and happiness.

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Did you know people with ADHD are more susceptible to burnout? We have to work harder doing tasks that neurotypical people do with little effort.

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Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?

• Lack of motivation (more than usual, lasting a long time, and/or typical strategies aren’t working)
• Exhaustion (lasting several days, with no other medical cause)
• Irritability or Sensitivity (more than usual)
• Strong feelings of guilt, depression, anxiety
• No longer enjoying things you usually enjoy

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If you are, then you may be experiencing burnout. Burnout is your body’s way of telling you you need to rest.

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3 ways you can take care of yourself:

• People with ADHD often struggle to say no, and end up over-committing. Make a practice of pausing to say, “let me think about it” when people ask for things. If you can, give it 24 hours before making a decision
• Ask for help. Are there things that can be delegated to another family member, co-worker, etc? Are there accommodations you can ask for that will make tasks easier?
• REST. A very wise person once said, “if you don’t take a break when your body asks for it, your body will FORCE you to take a break.” It’s probably the most difficult thing in the world to take a break when you’re already feeling behind. But if you don’t do it now, you may end up sick, injured, or just too burnt out to function at all. A vacation (or stay-cation) is best, but if that’s not possible, maybe shorten your hours, ask for a reduced workload for a few weeks, or take extra breaks during the day. You’re worth it.

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A note & freebies from our partners

For day 4, our partners are Zen and Cultiveit. Hear from them about why a Healthy Work Life and High Quality Time Off is important:

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Join our newsletter to get the following freebies from our partners:

• Zen: Free “How-to guide for maximizing your workday health and productivity” eBook on workday wellness from Zen
• Cultiveit: Free for first 8 members to book 15-min burnout office hours (link in newsletter) and white paper on burnout

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Thank you for tuning in, and remember to keep an eye out for the next 6 days for more resources, tips, and freebies!

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With love,

The Shimmer Team

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Thank you to our partners: Zen & Daniel J. (Zen, Co-founder), Cultiveit & Yannell Selman (Cultiveit, Co-founder & CEO)

And to our content team: Noelle Daoire (Shimmer, ADHD Coach), and Molisha Shah (Shimmer, Founders Associate)

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