The “Orange Zone” Rule (ADHD Energy Hack)

By How to ADHD

What you'll learn

This video introduces the concept of the orange zone — the stage where you're already becoming mentally or emotionally overloaded, even if you still feel like you're coping.

Instead of waiting until you're completely overwhelmed (the red zone), learning to recognise these earlier warning signs can help you pause, recharge and protect your energy before reaching your limit.

Why we recommend it

One of the biggest challenges while travelling can be FOMO. When you only have a few days in a place, it’s tempting to keep exploring, keep saying yes, and keep meeting new people. Rest can feel like you’re missing out.

But by the time you realise you’re exhausted, you may already have moved from the orange zone into the red zone — where even one extra conversation or an unexpected change suddenly feels like too much.

Learning to recognise your orange zone can help you slow down before you become overwhelmed, making it easier to enjoy your travels in a more sustainable way.

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