Best gifts of 2022 for ADHD brains
Is Great Aunt Sally begging for ideas on what to get you for the family Secret Santa this year? Did your company's white elephant leave you with a $50 amazon gift card and no real ideas on how to spend it? Are you just sick of buying for everyone else right now and want to get a little something to make your life a little easier?!?
Look no further! I’ve got just the thing. I’ve pulled together my favorite items that can help bring calm, peace, focus, or fun to an ADHD brain this year. So, grab something for yourself or send the link along to Great Aunt Sally, but either way- make sure you get what you deserve this year!
Do you love working with a body double, but you’re sick of begging your friends to jump on zoom while you pay your bills? Focused space may be exactly what you need! This ingenious community membership is dedicated to helping people get productive. Start your day with a 15-minute “wake-up call” with a host who will guide you through prioritizing your tasks and then get to work with a 90-minute co-working session followed by some extra accountability of progress sharing at the end.
Use code ADDept for a HUGE discount on your first month (First month $5/ Each additional month $59)
I’ve been putting my favorite ways of moving while working on this list for years, and this year is no different! The Fezibo wooden wobble board allows you to stand at your desk on a surface that is just unsteady enough to allow some movement but enough support that you can still bang out that report that was due yesterday. The movement will help relax your muscles and help your brain focus on the task at hand, while the anti-fatigue covering can keep your feet happy and stress-free. And for a bonus, you can jump down during one of your Pomodoro breaks and use it for an extra core tightening boost during a plank!
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I gave one of these gorgeous fidgets to my oldest son last year for Christmas and ended up having to buy them for the whole family just to stop all fighting over the one! This nifty little box transforms into over 70 shapes and provides hours of fidgeting stimulation as you try to create new and even more beautiful designs.
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The ONO roller is a perfect fidget for when your eyes need to be in one place, but your hands are free to roam like a meeting or endless zoom call. Give those hands an ONO roller and watch your heart rate lower and your attention increase as the repetitive motion helps to relieve stress and enhances your focus.
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One of my brilliant M2M students shared this idea with me, and I couldn’t wait to pass it on. These clever lock boxes are the perfect blend of low and high-tech to provide a clever strategy to help you hold to your plans. Put your phone, your cookies, your remote, or anything else you need a break from, set the timer, and consider yourself free. The safe remains locked until the timer reaches zero- no overrides!
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Just ask my snoring husband; he can tell you how much I love to block out all noise to help me sleep, work or just relax! And there’s nothing like over-the-ear sound-canceling headphones to not only give you the focus-boosting power of blocking sound but also alert the world that you’re hard at work and shouldn’t be disturbed. But you don't need to spend a fortune on them- these Anker Soundcore Life headphones are remarkably comfortable and provide excellent sound cancellation at a fraction of the price.
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Ok- so this one is technically for the kids, but it’s so cool you may just find yourself picking it up on the rare occasion they put it down. Mightier is a video game designed by Harvard University and Boston Children's hospital that uses biofeedback to teach emotional regulation skills. Yup! Your kids can actually learn the skills they need to keep their big ADHD feelings in check, all while playing video games!
$40/month, $336/year, 30-day guarantee
The latest book by Drs Hallowell and Ratey, of Driven to Distraction fame, is not just an update- it’s an entirely new telling of the current state of research and understanding of the science and treatment of ADHD. Told in their famously approachable but well-informed style, this book is chock full of brilliant insights, new strategies, and lifestyle hacks for taking advantage of all the benefits of your ADHD brain.
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It is really darn hard to eat healthily, and it’s even more complicated when your brain is wired to get the quickest, fastest shot of dopamine it can find the minute it comes up for air! And yet, nutrition is one of the 5 critical regulating factors for ADHD brains. Ugh. What’s a hungry ADHD brain to do?!?
Enter meal prep boxes- they take all the executive functioning work out of meal planning and food shopping, which is great IF you like to cook. But for all the ADHD brains that don’t have the time/motivation/inclination to get out that spatula? Well- Daily Harvest has your back! They offer fresh, balanced healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, all prepped and ready to go. Just blend, heat, or eat as it comes!
9-item gift box $85
What ADHD gift are you most excited to ask for this year? Share your favorite ADHD gift, gadget or tool below!
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