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travel survival kit for an ADHD brain
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Phil Drinkwater | ADHD coach
travelling can be very anxiety-inducing for an adhd brain, so here are my tips & tools for making the experience not just bearable but enjoyable!
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when planning
 
sensory-focused
 
safety-focused
 
dopamine-focused
 
working holiday

when planning

being prepared in advanced means you'll enjoy it more while you're there

 
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letting someone else do the planning takes away the pressure of making a perfect plan!
viator: travel tours & activities
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takes 5 mins to process- worth it if something out of your control goes wrong!
allclear travel insurance
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get it sorted ahead of time so that you don't have any issues once you've left the country
vpn service
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great for inspiration of where to go + can help with transport!
klook: things to do & transport
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if you only have cabin luggage, make sure your bags fit within the correct measurements to save stress at the airport!
eastpak cabin luggage
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affordable car rental options across the world, a better option if public transport makes you nervous when abroad
car rental anywhere
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sensory-focused

taking care of you/ your body is what can make or break an experience

 
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always a calming experience, which is welcome on a busy, noisy travel day!
no1 airport lounges
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comfort is key, especially on long-haul flights or car journeys
memory foam travel pillow
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being able to cool down on a hot day will relieve feelings of overstimulation
rechargeable handheld mist fan
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noise cancelling is so helpful in busy airports/ on noisy flights! and now wires means less opportunity for over-stimulation
noise-cancelling headphones
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having water on hand means you're more likely to drink - important on hot days!
1.5l double walled water bottle
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safety-focused

being wary of what could go wrong isn't feeding your anxiety, it helps you feel prepared

 
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losing a phone while travelling can be incredibly stressful - take precautionary measures so you feel safer!
phone strap
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having a small go-to bag that fits the essentials is safer, plus this can be hidden under tops/ jackets
eastpak bum bag
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when travelling to remote destinations, a solar power bank will keep your adhd brain (somewhat!) at ease
red5 solar 10,000mah power bank
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if you're someone who fears losing earbuds, these headphones will be hard to lose!
red5 wireless headphones
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if you're worried about carrying a purse, these wallet-phone holders are a great back-up to keeping your cards safe
phone wallet & stand
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dopamine-focused

travel shouldn't just be bearable, it should be enjoyable!

 
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capture all the footage you need when on your one-in-a-lifetime trip!
red5 fx100 drone
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when solo travelling, having a game on hand to break the ice can be a relief on days you're feeling anxious or low on energy
adulting: mini trivia game
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more amazing tools if you're a tech fanatic like me and want to capture your trip the best way you can!
gopro max2: action camera
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a more budget-friendly option if you're passionate about photography!
red5 waterproof camera
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it may seem nerve-racking, but learning a language and actually using it is a great dopamine hit
rosetta stone: learning a new language
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working holiday

working from a new setting is a great dopamine boost for adhd-ers but pack accordingly

 
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when you don't want to pack a laptop, a smaller tablet means you can easily work while packing light(er!)
lenovo pro gen 2
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easy to shove in a bag and makes working from anywhere much easier when travelling light!
ipad/ tablet support cushion
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great for travelling with laptops/ tech as it has inbuilt sleeves to keep everything organised and protected
eastpak laptop bag
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keeping everything packed tidily makes such a difference to my travels, especially if there are multiple destinations and repeat packing
travel tech tidy
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keep your phone mounted, whether it's for filming while travelling or just flights without tvs!
popsocket for your phone
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