January 20th 2024.
Living with ADHD can often feel like being stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to setting routines. On one hand, routines can be incredibly beneficial for our brains, providing structure and stability to help regulate our emotions. We know what to expect, so there are no scary surprises. But on the other hand, as neurodivergent individuals, we can experience intense fluctuations in our energy levels, making it challenging to stick to routines, especially those popular "life hacks" created by neurotypical people.
Can you relate? Well, there might be a solution for you. It's called the Honeyman Method and it could be just the thing you need to not only create routines, but also sustain them. The method, as explained by TikToker @caseyjourdan, involves setting up three tiers of routines based on your energy levels. The first tier is your ideal routine, for when you have high energy and motivation. The second tier is your most likely routine, the one you'll probably do most often. And finally, the third tier is your minimum routine, for those days when you're exhausted but still want to maintain some semblance of routine.
The Honeyman Method was first coined by content creator Hayley Honeyman, who specializes in helping adults with ADHD and low/medium Support Needs Autism. Honeyman was inspired to create this method as she struggled to connect with the extensive daily routines dominating TikTok. Even on YouTube, early morning routines were all the rage, with creators sharing their intensive skincare and exercise regimes. But for neurodivergent individuals, these routines can be overwhelming and difficult to relate to.
In a YouTube video, Honeyman shared her own experience of trying to follow these "perfect routines" and then feeling motivated for only a single day before giving up. And she's not alone. In fact, Honeyman's approach has inspired many neurodivergent individuals to also adopt this approach and dismantle the stigma surrounding ADHD and the stereotype of "laziness."
One person commented on Honeyman's video, "I think this is one of those things that neurotypicals don't realize is an issue for us." Another wrote, "There has been so much internalized hatred and shame because I can't live up to the same things/tasks every day. I GET it now."
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