Fidget Yourself to Focus
I recently took my youngest to the pediatrician to chat about some ADD coping options. While sitting with the doctor, who was so adeptly discussing ADD and what it means with my 11 y.o., he explained how he’s also ADD, and “I’m pretty certain even without a formal eval, your Mom is too.” As I’m poking around my purse organizing receipts, tapping away work e-mails on my phone, etc., I glance up and giggle. (He further explained he is as well, and that many successful entrepreneurs and celebs are also at the ADD party.)
Come to find out, ADD & ADHD are many an entrepreneurs secret weapon, their super power if you will. With them come creativity, energy, and “juggling” for which mere mortals aren’t equipped. One of the things he (and many ADD/ADHD experts) recommend to keep our minds, both adult and children, focused and engaged. . . TOYS!
Fidgets help relieve stress, promote focus, and help to engage your whole brain. These gadgets help tap into the creative right brain. We’ve tried several “fidget” toys, and here are our three absolute favorites:
- Spinners – In the official pole of our resident “fidgeters” spinners won, hands down. We have several now. We found our favorite so far on Amazon. It’s perfectly balanced, great spin time, and engaged our fidgeters for extended periods of time.
- The Fidget Cube (https://thefidgetcube.co/) – This is a “multi-taskers” dream. With 6 sides, and 6 different fidget activities, this little number is an absolute must have for fidgety fingers.
- Bunchies – These little guys stick together in bunches, similar to burrs, but are soft and pliable. They’re fun to play with individually, and stimulate creativity as you rearrange them. You can find them here.
These little gizmos may look like just toys, but they are truly effective business tools. By engaging your tactile fidgeting, you’ll focus better & absorb information more quickly. You may even smile a bit more! Pick up a few to feed your fidget, spark your creativity, and engage your whole business brain!
