There’s nothing quite as invigorating as stepping out of your comfort zone, is there? I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Saara Haapanen, an expert in sports and exercise psychology, who knows all too well about this feeling. Sara’s journey is both inspiring and enlightening, especially for those of us learning to navigate life with ADHD.
We highlight how people with ADHD often grapple with this issue, and we bring to the table some effective strategies to overcome this challenge. This episode is a masterclass on self-care, persistence, and motivation for everyone, particularly those managing ADHD. So, join us, and understand ADHD and motivation like never before.
What you’ll learn:
- The role of discomfort in growth and personal development
- Strategies for breaking down tasks into manageable pieces
- Keeping promises to oneself and strategies to build a habit of doing so
- Dr. Haapanen’s experiences and how it shaped her understanding of motivation
“Out of all the things you can control, regardless if you have children or a significant other, the only human you can control on this whole planet is you.” – Dr. Saara Haapanen
Useful links mentioned:
- Dr. Saara Haapanen – Instagram
- Dr. Saara’s Mindfulness Workbook
- Performance is Haapanen
Learn more about Dr. Saara Haapanen:
Dr. Saara is a seasoned wellness expert, speaker, and coach with 24 years of experience transforming lives. Her diverse background includes coaching athletes on the world stage and pioneering corporate wellness programs, she’s dedicated her career to empowering individuals to achieve their optimal well-being.
Her Master’s and PhD are in Sports and Exercise Psychology, and her expertise lies in unlocking the secrets of motivation. She is an internationally recognized researcher in the field of motivation and optimal human performance.
Dr. Saara’s journey has many highs and lows including discovering 12 days before the Olympics she wasn’t going, and overcoming many health challenges, including diagnoses of ADHD and traumatic brain injuries.
She’s made it her mission to teach humans about mindset and motivation for optimal success and reclaim their vitality through holistic wellness and mindset shifts.
She loves to help humans break through barriers and thrive to have happier healthier lives, and to teach ADHD women about their superpowers.