sTREET SMART BLOCK
how to get focused
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no time
Exhaustion
ADHD ADD
Giving you the StreetSmarts on resources that are available to help you get focused.
sTREET SMART BLOCK
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Giving you the StreetSmarts on resources that are available to help you get focused.
Reddit is a great resource to find people who are experiencing the same problem as you. Join these Reddit Communities and start exploring how to become more focused.
A quirky app that is simple and easy to understand.
This app is “to-do” list organizer/builder.
Getting all of the tasks out of your mind is an important step to staying focused.
You can organize your “to-do” list and prioritize certain tasks on this app.
The app is widely free but you can upgrade to the premium version for $50/year. This will allow you to sync all of your devices, unlimited sharing of your to-do lists, and other neat features.
ADHD/ADD is like:
Basically – Two chemicals in the brain (Dopamine and Norepinephrine) are out of whack – either you produce too much or too little of these chemicals = ADHD/ADD
19% Of kids that live under the poverty line have ADHD or a learning disorder.
“Children living in consistently low income households and consistently mid-low income have an increased risk for ADHD” Research on this
*This should NOT be self-diagnosed. Go see a doctor.
Enhance Focus and Attention: The Healthy Minds app offers guided meditations and mindfulness exercises specifically designed to improve focus and attention, making it ideal for those with ADHD or focus struggles
Track Your Progress: Monitor your progress over time and see how regular mindfulness practice helps improve your attention and focus.
Chadd is a non-profit organization that has a mission to improve lives of people with ADHD.
I will admit – this site is tough to navigate. So much information but the research is legit.
They won an award for being one of the Best Charities in America. It is worth sorting through the text overload.
Things they offer:
Block distracting Apps and Websites: gives you the power to decide which ones to block and for how long.
Eliminate Time-Wasting Habits: if you struggle with wasting time scrolling – this app will help
Start a Session: Simply start a “session” for a specified amount of time and all of your selected apps will be blocked for that time period.
Tailored Programs: Access a variety of programs specifically designed to help manage distraction and improve concentration.
Flexible Scheduling: Fit mindfulness exercises into your busy life with sessions that can be easily adjusted to your schedule, allowing you to practice mindfulness anytime, anywhere.
“I deeply understand the struggle of surviving. I survived the foster care system, homelessness, and even won a court case at 17 that secured the safety of my eleven siblings. This exhaustion and confusion is personal to me. Building this library is my life’s fight“
“I have lived through every kind of tough time. From poverty to abuse – I have experienced it all. I left my ex-husband with whom I had 12 children with – leaving me with my own trauma and mental struggles. This circumstance lead me to a deep passion for single-parents and teaching skills that will help you thrive”
Reddit is a great resource to find people who are experiencing the same problem as you. Join these Reddit Communities and start exploring how to become more focused.