Wonder how ADHD adults deal with failure? One mistake we often make when we are learning new skills, adopting new strategies or changing our habits is we think there is a destination. That is, we think we will get to a place and be done, home free, fixed… But the truth is we never get “there.” Rather, we have to work on maintaining the progress. On some level I know you get this… But, like… Continue reading…
Adult ADHD and Handling Rejection
As I was reading “Rejection Proof- How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection” by Jia Jiang I knew I wanted to write an article about rejection and ADHD. But I also knew this would not be an easy topic to write about. I wondered, “How would I write an article that really speaks to the range of Adults with ADHD who deal with rejection?” Like many other self-help books, Jiang’s… Continue reading…
Is Shame About Your ADHD Holding You Back?
One of the topics that comes up frequently in my work with Adults with ADHD, especially those diagnosed later in life, is shame. Well, no, not usually by name. But rather in the form of “I should be able to…” “I shouldn’t have…” “I am so ?#@*&%!…” You get it. While, of course, the origins of shame are different for everyone, there are ways in which ADHD inevitably contributes in some way to… Continue reading…
ADHD and Celebrating Successes – It’s Good for You!
What did you do right last week? Where did you fall short? Which list is longer? Unfortunately, as is true for many adults with ADHD, you may find that the latter one is longer. This may be a result of your poor memory, as well as your tendency to focus more on what you did wrong than what you did right. Is this true for you? You may not be used to celebrating when… Continue reading…