Picture by and of the Author, circa 2019

Breaking the Boredom Barrier: Integrating Exercise into Your ADHD Life

I hate exercise. Always have, especially things that were repetitive. Run laps on a track? Hated it — but I tried cross country, and ended up on the varsity team. I found calisthenics absolutely mind numbing — but put me in a dance class, and I would practice until I was a sweaty mess on the floor. I remember learning that rowing was good for me, but also that I…