For those of us with ADHD, constant internal dialogue makes it tough to drift off into sleep. Add the fact that many people with ADHD are night owls—most productive between late afternoon and the early morning—and it’s easy to see why maintaining healthy sleep patterns can be a real struggle.

In the last two years, I’ve learned a lot about ADHD, but nothing has been more eye-opening than discovering the importance of starting the day with healthy, helpful habits. Implementing a structured routine—and sticking to it—has significantly improved my mental well-being and increased my productivity.