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Because we get distracted SO easily, we're allowed to set alerts for basic life stuff.

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ADHD brains can struggle to make sense of visual information.

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Magical thinking creates unrealistic expectations. That sets us up for disappointment.

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Magical thinking is like a vampire.

It doesn't make sense. It sucks.

And it vanishes when we shine the light of day on it.

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ADHD negativity bias and selective memory is a recipe for rumination and a false sense of chronic failure.

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ADHD is a package deal. To get the benefit of the out-of-the-box thinking, you also have to accommodate and support the everyday challenges.

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ADHD overwhelm saps our energy and attention and lowers our frustration tolerance until we're paralyzed like a deer in headlights by what's in front of us.

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Our ADHD goldfish brains are why we need a system of trusted external prompts.

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ADHD overpacking is a thing because we always want options. And thinking about all the things we COULD do is great dopamine.

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Self care increases our even. That makes it a necessity not a luxury.

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Think imperfect thoughts.

Take imperfect action.

Make imperfect progress.

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We need to challenge our beliefs every so often to make sure they still serve us.

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Neurodivergent brains see the world differently. That's literally the definition of neurodivergent.

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Our ADHD brains run on interesting. Interesting makes dopamine. And dopamine is the high-octane fuel that makes "DO" possible.

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ADHD brains are high-performance machines capable of extraordinary things, but successful operation requires specialized skills and training.

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Small things done regularly can have a BIG impact.

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You see a boring everyday task. I see a potential dopamine scavenger hunt.