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ADHD Life Hacks: Products That Actually Make a Difference

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From brain-boosting mushroom gummies to calming sleep support, this list features simple, effective tools that help manage ADHD naturally. Whether you're looking to improve focus, support mood, or stay organized with the right planner, these tried-an...
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Focus and Well Being

I use these items to stay calm, focused, and motivated throughout the day!

 
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These earplugs reduce noise. They don't cut it out all together. You can wear them at work, in your classroom, or watching a movie. You can still hear, but it reduces background noise and annoying sounds. They have helped me tremendously!
Loop Engage 2 Ear Plugs – Noise Relief & Clear Speech
 
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I have used this on myself and my daughter. I use it on my wrist, in a locket made for essential oils, and I use a roller ball bottle to roll it on the soles of my feet for fast absorption. Clean, focused energy to get my work done. It smells great! ...
Edens Garden Focus Essential Oil Blend
 
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*I take one in the morning before work and sometimes one when I get home from school. This has helped me stay focused and give me motivation to get things done! They have a nice, raspberry taste. The bag lasts me a month - 2 months. Sometimes I only ...  *SUPERFOOD MUSHROOM GUMMIES: A new way to elevate your cognitive function. Made with a potent blend of adaptogenic mushrooms and brain-boosting nutrients, these naturally delicious gummies offer a convenient way to support mental clarity and focus i...
Auri Super Mushroom Focus Gummies w/Lion's Mane
 
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*I take 2 drops in the morning and sometimes one more dropper when I get home from work. This product clears my brain fog in 20 minutes and provides me with clean energy to focus and accomplish tasks. I no longer have a midday crash. These little dro...
L Methyl Folate 15mg + Methyl B12, Berry
 
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I’ve been using the Nature Made Magnesium Complex and have noticed a real difference in my focus and stress levels. As someone managing ADHD and the ups and downs of perimenopause, this blend has been a solid support. Research indicates that individu...
Magnesium Complex with Vitamin D & Zinc

Sleep Support

I have always dealt with insomnia and slowing down my brain at night. These products help me to fall asleep and stay asleep without a heavy prescription med. 

 
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I have trouble STAYING asleep with my ADHD racing brain. Unisom Tabs - Doxylamine Succinate has changed this! I can take half a pill and stay asleep all night long. Their other formula is made with the same ingredients as Benadryl - This does not wor...
Unisom SleepTabs Nighttime Sleep Aid
 
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I have difficulty falling asleep and calming my brain. I take one of these gummies at night, and it always works! I drift off to sleep with zero problems. If you wake up in the middle of the night, you can always take one more if needed.
Melatonin Sleep Gummies, Strawberry
 
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Falling asleep for myself and my children has always been difficult. A few drops of this on the feet and 5 drops in a diffuser will help you calm down and slow your mind. It smells amazing! I don't enjoy just lavender. This has a blend of many calmin...
Edens Garden Sleepy Head Essential Oil Blend
 
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I love a good essential oils diffuser. I have one in my classroom, my kitchen, and my bedroom. It is very grounding, and helps the aromatherapy reach all corners of your room. It leaves a light scent in the air to help you focus or fall asleep - depe...
Essential Oil Diffuser & Humidifier w/ Remote

Organization

Organizing my life helps me stay calm and get things done. My brain needs to stay uncluttered to optimize my tight schedule. I know we are living in a digital world, but sometimes paper and pencil products work better for me. 

 
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A purse sized planner has changed the organization game for me. I jot down birthdays, events, and appointments on the MONTHLY calendar. I make daily goals and lists on the DAILY/WEEKLY section. The phone calendar doesn't work for me. The little red d...
2025-2026 Weekly & Monthly Pocket Planner
 
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You HAVE to have a refrigerator notepad or 2! This helps you take our imediate thoughts and write them down. I keep up with a grocery list all week on mine. Right when I think of something that I'm almost out of, I write it down.  I have a second one as a TO-DO list. This helps me organize my thought and my time to stay productive and motivated! I don't need all of those thoughts running around in my head. Get them on paper!
4 Large Magnetic Notepads - Grocery & To-Do
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This book is a must-have for anyone navigating life with adult ADHD. Written by a psychiatrist who lives with ADHD herself, it offers practical strategies for managing focus, emotions, relationships, and everyday tasks — without the shame or overwhel...
The Adult ADHD Self-Care Handbook