Adults with ADHD are often told to “try self-care,” yet the standard advice rarely matches how the ADHD brain actually works. This session reframes self-care as a cognitive performance strategy rather than a luxury or moral obligation. Drawing from neuroscience and clinical research, we’ll explore how four core habits—eating, sleeping, breathing (breaks & mindfulness), and moving—directly support the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for starting, sustaining, organizing, shifting, and regulating emotions. Participants will learn why ADHD brains burn cognitive fuel more quickly, why stress depletes executive function, and how simple, well-designed routines can stabilize attention, reduce overwhelm, and improve daily follow-through. Instead of overwhelming attendees with idealized health standards, this session offers practical, ADHD-friendly approaches that reduce decision fatigue, create consistency, and work in real-life contexts. We’ll cover how to build small, sustainable entry points into nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress recovery; how to avoid all-or-nothing thinking; and how to externalize cues to make habits easier. This session is especially valuable for high-performing adults who struggle with fatigue, inconsistency, or burnout. Attendees will leave with immediately usable strategies to protect their cognitive energy and strengthen executive functioning through supportive, achievable self-care habits.