Applying Mindfulness Strategies to Manage ADHD

Even at the best of times, our mind naturally tends to wander, browsing for something more immediately pleasurable to settle on. For those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), staying focused on one thing is a daunting challenge unless the activity is inherently rewarding.

However, in contrast to the inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that characterize ADHD, individuals with ADHD also have the unique capacity for superfocus on what they love. Unable to control their i...