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Connection, Compassion, Community


What's on your mind?

Let's 🌮 bout it. 😉

I am a 7 cups Internship and QLP honors graduate.

My responsibilities here on the platform are forum support (ADHD, Pregnancy & Parenting), and Internship mentoring.

My time zone is CET 

P.S I love cats, nature, reading, music, cooking, travel and art. 😻🌳📚🎵🍕🗽🎨


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Strategies for healthy habit building
ADHD Support / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 Monday
...See more Building Healthy Habits: Strategies for Success I think we can all agree that we often find it challenging to establish and maintain healthy habits due to our difficulties with focus, impulse control, and consistency. However, with the right strategies, anyone can build habits that support their well-being and daily success. So here are some tips on how to effectively approach building healthy habits that stick. 1. Start Small and Build Gradually When it comes to habit formation, it's important to start small. Trying to overhaul your entire routine at once can feel too overwhelming. Instead, choose one habit to focus on at a time. For example, if you want to exercise more, start with a short walk every day. Gradually increase the time or intensity as it becomes easier. Small wins create momentum and this will build your confidence over time. 2. Create a Routine A consistent daily routine helps reduce decision fatigue and functional freeze. Create a morning and evening routine with essential tasks, such as eating a healthy breakfast, exercising, or winding down before bed. Set specific times for these activities and stick to them. Use visual reminders, like a calendar, checklist, or alarms to stay on track. The Pomodoro technique works great here. 3. Leverage Technology Technology can be a powerful tool for habit-building. Set alarms, reminders, and notifications on your phone to help you stay on track. Apps designed for habit formation, such as Habitica, Streaks, Todoist, Trello, Forest, RescueTime, Notion, Evernote, Pomodone, Simple Mind, Brain Focus can provide a visual record of your progress and keep you motivated. For larger goals, consider breaking them down into smaller, manageable tasks with clear deadlines to prevent procrastination. 4. Use the Power of Accountability Accountability is a game-changer when it comes to forming new habits. Using the buddy system you can share your goals with a trusted friend, family member, or therapist who can check in with you regularly. Alternatively, you can join a group as having someone to share your progress with will increase your motivation and encourage you to stay consistent in achieving your goals. 5. Be Kind to Yourself Building a new habit takes time, and setbacks are normal, especially for those of us with ADHD. So please don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip up or miss a day. Instead, practice self-compassion and remind yourself that progress is a journey not a destination. If you miss a habit, simply get back on track the next day. It's the consistency over time that truly matters. 6. Make Habits Enjoyable To build long-term, sustainable habits, make them enjoyable. Whether it's finding a form of exercise you like or preparing a nutritious meal that excites you, the more fun the habit is, the more likely you are to stick with it. 7. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection Habits don’t need to be perfect to be effective. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. For example, if you’ve been consistent with a healthy eating habit for a week, acknowledge your success. The key to habit-building with ADHD is maintaining a focus on improvement rather than striving for perfection. Building healthy habits with ADHD requires patience, persistence, and the use of strategies that work with, rather than against, ADHD tendencies. By starting small, creating routines, leveraging technology, and seeking accountability, you can set yourself up for success. Remember, building habits takes time, so embrace the process and give yourself grace along the way.  
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Hi, I am the new Forum Supporter!
Parenting & Pregnancy / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 February 8th
...See more Hi everyone, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as the new forum supporter for this sub-community. I am a proud mama of two daughters aged 21 and 13. I was also a birth and labor doula from about 2014-2019. In that time, I supported, educated, and advocated for women and their families on the pregnancy journey and watched in awe as they transitioned into motherhood. Its not a one-size-fits-all experience or approach, as each of us come from different backgrounds, cultural traditions, and our own lens and frame of what parenting and raising a family should look like. One thing for certain is that pregnancy, birth and the postpartum periods are major markers in the transition of a woman into a mother. It is a sacred transformation that changes you forever on an emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical level. In conclusion, I am happy to be here and bring my professional and personal experience to this community. Looking forward to chatting with you!                                                 
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We are 1900+ Members Strong!!
ADHD Support / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 February 13th
...See more WOW, in the last two months we have seen an addition of about 150 new members to the ADHD sub-community. This is an achievement and something to celebrate as it means that 7 cups is continuing to grow steadily and more and more people are taking the courageous step to reach out to the community. I am grateful and appreciative, like I am sure many of you are, that 7 cups exists. It allows us to relate to one another and receive perspectives and insights that assist us on our mental health journey. Way to go everyone, and welcome!  Feel free to introduce yourself in the comments. :)
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Christmas Favorites Icebreaker
ADHD Support / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 January 15th
...See more 1. What is that one Christmas movie you have to watch every year? 🎄 2. What seasonal treat(s) can you not live without? 🎁 3. What is your favorite Christmas song? 🎅 4. What is one of your most beloved Christmas memories? 🎄 5. What are one of your family's Christmas traditions?  🎁
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Bracelet Hack for Productivity and Routine
ADHD Support / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 December 16th, 2024
...See more Have you guys heard about the bracelet hack to improve productivity and create routines? Its as easy as getting yourself a bunch of colorful telephone cord style bracelets (as those are easiest to remove and put on). Then attach tags with your daily tasks on them. As you complete them one by one you get what you need to in your day done and feel a nice dopamine boost by accomplishing them. 💪 Once you finish a task simply remove the bracelet and place it in a jar or container to keep them there for the next day. The next morning you do it all over again. This sounds like a win win. People are swearing by it, but of course one size doesn’t fit all. If you have sensory issues then you may not be able to wear the bracelets at all, or maybe it makes you do the daily tasks even faster so you can get them off. I don’t know, I am just thinking out loud here. 🤷‍♀️ The only thing you will have to be sure to do is use the bracelets every day to develop the habit to stick. So in summary, if you find that you are struggling with routine, motivation and remembering all the things you need to do in a day, this just might be your answer! Has anyone tried this?
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1800 members and rising!
ADHD Support / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 December 9th, 2024
...See more We just broke the 1800 new subscribers mark! Woot, woot!! 🥳 May I be the first to extend a warm welcome to you into our ADHD community portal. I am the forum moderator so feel free to send me messages about any questions you may have or ideas on how I can improve your experience in our community. 😃 @Nomtha @AnonymousMuslim9977@Destinyj23 @Mainstreampoet @warmheartedBeechwood287@Osayamen @discreetHuman8371 @basilpilled @frankHuman8083 @reservedMoon92 @BeautifullyLostxo @HollieB18 @DamikaDisorder @quietField2497 @tryingtosurvive2024 @bs027 @DepressedAnimooTrash @Cjack581 @LuceyLoue @Rampage969 @AtlxsEXE @beautifulKoala8623 @lavenderCar5733 @harm0nias @amicableNest2759 @random33 @azureapple88 @modestMoon2673 @neonStrings6775
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Ideas for the perfect Holiday gift for the ADHD’ers in your life, or yourself ;)
ADHD Support / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 December 9th, 2024
...See more In keeping up with the holidays, I thought to give you guys some ideas on what sort of presents are well suited for us neuro divergent folks. Pomodoro timer cube for productivity (just don’t lose it, ok?). Weighted or soft blankets for cozy comfort (anxiety's greatest foe). Green or matcha tea for energy (contains L-Theanine, keep charged but calm, sounds like an oxymoron but hey its true nonetheless). Psst..I drink a lot of this stuff. Smart water bottle (one that has a timer to remind you to drink or is self cleaning, or both!) Noise cancelling headphones for focus and productivity (say sayonara to unwarranted distractions) Key finder tiles for organization (now where did I put my phone, keys, wallet.) Instant pot or crock pot for easy meal prep (shut the lid and let the magic happen). Fidget toys or rings (because multi tasking is going to happen. It just is). A gift that relates to their most current hyper focus (Oh the possibilities are endless here).
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Pomodoro for Productivity (say that five times fast)
ADHD Support / by aCalmOasis
Last post
 December 6th, 2024
...See more Yo! I can't believe I haven't done a post on the Pomodoro technique yet. 🍅😜 This is one of the go-to methods for increasing your productivity. Take a look at this infographic below. The basic idea is easy enough to understand. Now, when it comes to practically applying the technique, here is what I will do. I get my dopamine in first by doing something I like for about a half hour, then I start on my workload for the day using the Pomodoro technique. I find this works well for me. Has anyone else tried this? What was your experience? Let me know in the comments. 
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