Episode Description
In Episode 340 You Will Discover:
- How ADHD low energy is biological, not a discipline problem
- Ways to identify which low-energy phase you're in right now
- Simple, compassionate tools that match your actual capacity
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Resources From This Episode:
Learn about the Dopamine Menu here
Episode 251: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, Sleep Hygiene and ADHD
Episode 327: ADHD Mental Fatigue or Resistance?
Episode 284: Signs of ADHD Burnout + Tips to Rethink How You Work https://imbusybeingawesome.com/signs-adhd-burnout/
Find A Helpline (international crisis and support directory) https://findahelpline.com/
Favorite tools and products mentioned
- Heated blanket → https://amzn.to/4q2CYs7
- Weighted blanket → https://amzn.to/3YJvsX0
- Weighted eye mask → https://amzn.to/3LiglAK
- Brown noise machine → https://amzn.to/4axE5va
- Daylight lamp (10,000 lux) → https://amzn.to/3KLyiHV
Research mentioned
- Research done in the Netherlands (ADHD and seasonal mood swings) → https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16458365/
- Vitamin D information (NCCIH) → https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/seasonal-affective-disorder
- Weighted blankets / deep pressure research → https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7970589/
- 2019 bright light therapy study → https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6746555/
- Additional Netherlands study reference (via Additude) → [https://www.additudemag.com/winter-depression-adhd-sad-sleep-mood/](https://www.additudemag.com/winter-depression-adhd-sad-sleep-mood/](https://www.additudemag.com/winter-depression-adhd-sad-sleep-mood/](https://www.additudemag.com/winter-depression-adhd-sad-sleep-mood/)
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- Discover my favorite ADHD resources
- Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
- Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System
- Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
- Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp
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Chapter Outline
00:00 Understanding Winter Energy Slumps
01:55 The Impact of Circadian Rhythms on ADHD
04:49 Strategies for Low Energy Phases
08:23 Phase One: 0% Effort Required
14:38 Phase Two: 5% Effort Required
21:30 Phase Three: Low Capacity, Some Functionality
26:11 Conclusion and Additional Resources