6 ADHD Rules for a Focused, Fulfilled Life
Life Smart Series
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On today’s episode…
Dr. Kelly Cagle shares six life-giving rules that help her ADHD brain stay focused and purposeful. From simplifying your closet to kissing your dog (yes, really), these practical strategies are grounded in science, faith, and lived experience. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel chronically overwhelmed, these tips will help you regulate your environment, minimize distractions, and move toward the life you were created to live.
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6 ADHD Rules for a Focused, Fulfilled Life
In this insightful solo episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle shares six life-changing ADHD strategies she personally uses to stay focused, regulated, and purpose-driven. Drawing from her own journey as a late-diagnosed ADHDer and years of parenting and professional research, Kelly invites listeners into a conversation that’s both deeply personal and powerfully practical.
This episode kicks off the Life Smart series—an invitation to grow beyond textbooks and traditional education and embrace the daily lessons that shape us (and our kids) into who we’re meant to be.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
Dr. Cagle introduces six intentional rules that help ADHD brains thrive—not just survive—including:
Dress Sensory-Friendly
Clothing impacts focus more than we think. Tight waistbands, scratchy tags, and restrictive fabrics can derail an ADHD brain before the day even starts.Simplify the Closet
Decision fatigue starts in the wardrobe. A curated, distraction-free closet reduces stress and improves self-talk from the moment you get dressed.Shift Environments to Spark Focus
When stuck, ADHD brains benefit from background stimulation. Whether it’s music or a lively coffee shop, external stimulation can help spark internal regulation.Get Outside
Nature stimulates the senses in the best way. From birdsong to sunshine, the outdoors offers a grounding environment for mental clarity and calm.Kiss the Dog
Yes, really. Interacting with pets releases oxytocin, reduces cortisol, and creates a safe, comforting space—especially for overwhelmed kids and adults with ADHD.Remove Distractions to Accomplish Big Things
Distraction isn’t just annoying—it’s disruptive. Dr. Cagle explains how identifying and eliminating distractions is key to achieving long-term goals, one 15-minute block at a time.Dr. Kelly Cagle’s message is clear: whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or simply feel overwhelmed and scattered, these rules offer real hope for a more peaceful, intentional life.
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HEY THERE! I’M DR. CAGLE… DO YOU NEED HELP WITH CREATING GREAT HABITS???
Parenting is hard work. It requires tons of boundaries, daily consistency, so much awareness, as well as lots of patience, grace, wisdom, and filters. Combine that hefty list with all of life’s demands and others’ voice may become louder than yours in your child’s life, increasing their anxiety, fears, and doubts.
Healthy parenting is about seeing yourself as your child’s #1 teacher, saying the right words (or nothing at all) at the right time, and having the right tools to be intentional and impactful. Guessing your way through life, which is what most parents do, is a recipe for failure, but following the lead of someone who has two decades of research-based information and fully understands the demands of parenthood is a recipe for a full life— for you and your child.
With a PhD in education, I’m here to teach you how to use daily moments are learning opportunities so you raise confident and competent lifelong learners that thrive in an ever-changing world.
Additionally, I offer workshops and keynotes on various topics to parents, educators, students, and business leaders— because the need to understand, support, and empower learners is everywhere..
