Just because one has reached a certain age does not guarantee that impulse control has been mastered. Impulse control takes physical maturity, self-awareness, and often strategies to bring it under control.
The brain develops in response to the demands one places upon it. For some, this is requires great effort but the pay-off is well worth it. Spontaneity, on the other hand, is a good thing. It is enjoying the moment as it unfolds or experiencing something unexpected with open arms. Spontaneity is agile, adaptable, and responsive to new information. It is a creative burst of energy.
Someone who is spontaneous tends to take a quick inventory of the big picture before deciding to proceed. If this step is skipped, one has entered the realm of impulsivity.
How do I know impulsivity is the evil twin of spontaneity? In contrast, impulsivity appears repeatedly as a contributing factor in poor follow-through, inadequate problem solving, poor judgment or the cause of an injury or neurological event itself! Access to the complete content on Oxford Medicine Online requires a subscription or purchase.
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Subscriber sign in You could not be signed in, please check and try again. Username Please enter your Username. Before making a spontaneous decision, we check our calendar or to-do list to see if there is something else that needs to take priority.
A spontaneous decision gives some thought to the outcome. Aside from having ADHD and being hotwired to act impulsively, what factors contribute to impulsivity? And what can we do to reduce our natural tendency to lose restraint of pen and tongue or act too quickly?
There are many good books and courses on stress management and I would recommend that everyone with ADHD get some solid stress management tools in their toolbox. I find that hitting the pause button and remembering to breathe and calm down is always a good start. Exercise has long been recommended as an excellent way to de-stress, and in my opinion is one of the best for alleviating worry and regulating mood swings. Meditation is another excellent stress-buster.
One of my favorite tips for stress management is learning how to say no. Taking on more than we can handle is a recipe for disaster and can skyrocket our stress level. Insufficient sleep is another factor that contributes to impulsivity. Many of my clients say that when they are tired they are more likely to impulsively do what they feel like doing instead of what they know they should be doing. Developing healthy sleep hygiene habits is no easy task for many of us, but has its rewards in the long run.
Having a consistent evening routine with which to wind down is a good idea. I would appreciate it if you could give me some examples. I wake up at around 8 on impulse. Portuguese Brazil. An spontaneous person talks with everyone easily and it acts relaxed, without inhibition, enjoying. However a impulsive person acts instinctively and becomes dangerous to itself and to other persons.
Thank you all for your help, I finally understand it :D. The one learning a language!
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