28: Eric Tivers
It’s been said that all of us are living in an ADHD world, but what really what is ADHD and why should we care about it as runners? And I mean runner, as you are running here there everywhere, or you actually run down the street, field, court or treadmill.
I chat with Eric Tivers, licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who specializes in ADHD and high-functioning autism, about how running pertains to our mental health.
Eric shares with us tips and tricks about how to be intentional with our time and the HUGE benefit movement gives anyone in terms of being effective. If you’re having a hard time getting moving, or finding time to move, then you’ll want to hear all of Eric’s gold nuggets.
Recognizing that people with ADHD work in a different way
Pills do not create skills and what that means
The Book Spark and he is confirms that movement makes people more effective and dives in to a study done with children in a gym class
Using movement in conduction with depression
Mindset and Activity
Sitting all day and the relationship to Cigarettes
Apps to help you manage your time
Where to go for information and evaluation
How to really know where you are spending your time
Mantras of be intentional with your time and Feedback not Failure
Articles Mentioned:
Exercise Helps Children With ADHD in Study
Apps Discussed:
Kronos (employer must have a license to be able to use)
Books Referenced:
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
How to Contact Eric and Where to Hear Eric Speak:
Website: www.ADHDreWired.com
Facebook: Eric Tivers / Fan Page: Facebook.com/ADHDrewired
Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdrewired/
Twitter: @erictivers
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