Huckleberry Headspace | Fall Reset: Clearing Mental and Physical Space

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Halloween, Pumpkin, ADHD Tax

What’s going on this weekend? Any halloween fun? I picked up an Azure (goggle it) drop this week and am super excited to whip up some pumpkin sweet cream for my AM protein coffee… lets add a few more steps to an already overly complicated process…. Brings me to ADHD Tax. Have you heard of this? I have def paid mine over the yrs and am currently cooking up ways to help you reduce yours.

100-DAY CHALLENGE
My Personal Challenge… but I'd love you to join!!

I hit a wall this week. my going theory is that it’s due to meeting some goals, pushing thru the pain of developing new habits and breaking old ones. I guess it’s just typical ADHD… go hard, go hard, crash, crash. Going to manifest myself into a rally mood today! ⬇️🍁😘🏆 On to the helpful for you stuff🏆😘🍁⬇️

BRAIN SHIFT
LETTING GO OF “STUFF” TO MAKE SPACE FOR FOCUS

Fall is the perfect time to reset, both mentally and physically. With the change in season, let’s focus on decluttering and creating a space that nurtures the focus we really need. Holding onto “stuff” often reflects our emotional and mental baggage. Letting go of the things that no longer serve our goals can help you feel lighter and like you have more in control of your own future. Start with just one space—whether it's a drawer or a shelf or the bathroom—and allow yourself to feel the mental relief that comes from an organized, open space.

Your task for the week: release something that no longer serves you and notice how your brain relaxes.

PROJECT
DECLUTTER YOUR SEASONAL DECOR IN 15 MINUTES

Does your storage closet, room, attic, unit, you fill in the blank…. freak you the fudge out? Does it just look like a pile that just keeps getting higher every yr? Same! So… This week, we’re tackling seasonal decor. Whether it's fall, Halloween, or even Christmas, seasonal “stuff” becomes just clutter when its no longer useful or its taking up space you have new ideas for.

(!ADHD stim!) Here’s how to reset your space in 15 minutes:

1. Set a 15-minute timer. This limits decision fatigue and keeps you moving.

2. Pull out your decor bins, boxes, bags...whatever Here’s where you pick out the items you didn’t use last season.

3. Sort into three categories: Keep, Donate/Sell, Trash. Use my blue tape communication hack for this!

4. Organize what's left. label what you decide to keep for quick access next year.

Bonus: Try this method with one box today, and repeat for the rest throughout the week. You’ll feel lighter and more in control with each step

SELF CARE BASICS
CALMING AM ROUTINE

This week- Start your day by creating space from within. A simple 5-minute meditation or stretching session each morning can make an almost un-be-fall-leaf-able difference. Copy this ⬇️ jump start to your notes app and set a reminder to start your day like this.

• Find a quiet spot: Sit comfortably with your back straight.

• Focus on your breath: Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a few seconds, then exhale slowly.

• Stretch gently: Lift your arms overhead, stretch your neck from side to side, and reach towards your toes. Let go of tension and set an intention for the day.

This simple practice will help you clear mental clutter and feel more centered as you move into your beautiful and productive fall day!

THE HOME SKILLS
USING A LEVEL TO HANG SHELVES OR ARTWORK

OK, don’t let this stress you out, you got enough on your plate…I got you! email me
here [email protected] if you have a project you would like help with.

Hang up your Stuff Steps: yet another application for your blue tape bracelet!!! What I’m talking about here (⬅️goes to instagram😛)

1. Eyeball and mark: don’t over think this. Place what you are hanging in the aprox spot of where you want it (or have an unwilling victim hold it). Use a pencil to scribe (google scribe a line) it the top of where you think you want to hang the stuff.

2. Step Back & Consider: where are my studs (FYI-not talking about the unwilling victim holding up the shelf)? Pro tip- look at where your outlets are located. they are usually attached to a stud (google it). use the tapping method (google it) or a stud finder to dissect your wall visually (i’m totally not joking…this is what the pros can do!). now that you know where your studs are, can you anchor your stuff to a stud or will it look like poop? if, yes it will look like poop (usually does) if hung where the studs are, then you will need mollies/drywall anchors. WTF is a Molly link 

3. Bust out a level: get out your blue tape bracelet and snatch off a length and stick it to your shirt or arm (don’t totally press it down…you want to actually place it on the wall. place a level near your scribed pencil line and find level with the bubble in your level by adjusting the level until the bubble is centered between the lines. place your blue tape on what will now be the top and level (ish) target for your stuff.

4. Consider: How is your stuff set up to be hung? this can get complicated… but the just of it is…how many anchor points do you need and where are they.

5. The Hard Part: measure from the center of your anchor point (s) to the top of your stuff. If your stuff has a back wire you will either need to have your unwilling victim hold the stuff by the wire while you measure, or preform some circus tricks to do this by yourself. last steps are to transpose your measurements to the wall. You are using the blue tape top line to locate, measure where your anchor points are. mark the anchor points and figure out how to use your selected anchor (Molly, nail, etc.). Google this step separately…. or email me….

6. Hang it already: once your anchors are in… hang your stuff! It really is easier than you think! Don’t let it overwhelm you… you got this, I promise!

BRAIN HEALTHY EATING
CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN PROTEIN BARS

Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars

Serves 16

Ingredients:

• Coconut oil nonstick cooking spray

• ½ cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder (sugar-free)

• ¼ cup allulose (low cal sweetener that dosen’t spike blood sugar) or use maple syrup. If using the maple syrup, omit the extra honey below.

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 cup almond flour

• 1 cup organic rolled oats

• 1 cup organic pumpkin

• ½ cup almond butter

• 2 cups grainless granola

• 3 eggs

• 2 tablespoons local honey or maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional :

• 1 ounce dark chocolate, sugar-free and dairy-free, melted or chopped (can be used as a drizzle or as chunks)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 11-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with the coconut oil nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a medium mixing bowl combine protein powder, allulose (if using), baking soda, salt, spices, flour. Whisk to combine well.

3. In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk the eggs honey (or maple syrup sweetener) and vanilla, then add combine pumpkin, almond butter. Use a large spatula or handheld mixer to combine.

4. Add the dry mixture in 3 portions, alternating with the addition of the oats. Mix until thoroughly blended. Batter will be thick.

5. Spread dough batter into the pan until it covers the entire pan evenly. Make sure the center isn’t thicker than the corners.

6. Sprinkle with the top with the grainless granola.

7. Bake for 15-20 minutes OR until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. OPTIONAL STEP: While bars are baking, place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl if you are choosing to make a drizzle. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds at a time, stopping to stir before microwaving for another 15 to 20 seconds. Chocolate should be thoroughly melted after 45 to 50 seconds. If a thinner sauce is desired, add a teaspoon of coconut oil while microwaving.

9. After pumpkin bars have cooled completely, use a small spoon to drizzle melted chocolate in zigzag lines across the pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow chocolate to set. Cut into 16 equal-sized bars. Freeze leftovers within a couple of days to avoid ADHD tax.

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