The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course
This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!
My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course
Ep 118. 3 Tips When Self Care & Hygiene Are Hard with ADHD!
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Today we’re talking about self‑care hygiene — not the spa kind, but the real, day‑to‑day care of your body, space, and routines.
Hygiene, cleanup, grooming — these can feel overwhelming, and often carry shame. But this is not a moral issue. It’s a function issue. And we can problem-solve it.
In this episode, I’ll share 3 practical tips to help you move through the friction of self-care with more ease, compassion, and real-world supports.
Time
Section / Tip
00:00:00 Intro : Why hygiene/self-care can be hard with ADHD
00:01:30 Tip 1: Understand executive functioning challenges (sequencing, prioritizing)
00:03:00 Tip 2: Tackle environmental & sensory friction
00:05:00 (continuation of Tip 2) Sensory, transition, flexibility
00:07:30 Tip 3: Believe yourself, experiment, self‑compassion
00:10:30 Wrap-up
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