“I can’t do what helps me”
What do we do when the help and tools around us themselves remind us of a feeling of inability?
The Novelty Hamster Wheel
The endless search for novelty to get ourselves to do something can itself be exhausting.
Quit. Maybe that’s fine.
Sometimes respecting our limits may appear to be quitting, but it is in fact a recalibration.
I have a thing at 5. The day is ruined!
Struggles to get something done later in the day can stem from a fear of our own flow-states.
Putting Out the Fires
Dealing with fires can be inevitable. But when it becomes a way of life, it’s importance to recognize where we may be inadvertently contributing to the problem ourselves.
3 Core Pauses
“A person with ADHD has the power of a Ferrari engine but with bicycle-strength brakes. It’s the mismatch of engine power to braking capability that causes the problems. Strengthening one’s brakes is the name of the game.” ― Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, ADHD 2.0 : New...
