More Attention, Less Deficit
Summary: Practical information for adults with ADHD and those who care about them. Clear, understandable advice and strategies to help you get more done and live a better life, from psychologist and ADHD expert Dr. Ari Tuckman.
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Adversity takes many forms. If ADHD is one of your struggles, then perhaps you can learn some important life lessons from it.
Adversity takes many forms. If ADHD is one of your struggles, then perhaps you can learn some important life lessons from it.
Strong self-esteem comes from what we do and what we make of those experiences. Solid self-esteem comes from doing better as well as learning to accept certain weaknesses and setbacks.
Strong self-esteem comes from what we do and what we make of those experiences. Solid self-esteem comes from doing better as well as learning to accept certain weaknesses and setbacks.
Some people claim that ADHD also has positive qualities. I don’t doubt that people with ADHD have all sorts of positive qualities, but I wouldn’t say that those strengths come from their ADHD. Fortunately, you don’t have to attribute them to your ADHD in order to feel good about yourself.
Some people claim that ADHD also has positive qualities. I don't doubt that people with ADHD have all sorts of positive qualities, but I wouldn't say that those strengths come from their ADHD. Fortunately, you don't have to attribute them to your ADHD in order to feel good about yourself.
Folks with ADHD tend to focus more on the next thing in front of them than on circling back around to tie up the loose ends of what they were just working on. This comes mostly out of weaknesses in their working memory and prospective memory, which can be helpful to understand.
Folks with ADHD tend to focus more on the next thing in front of them than on circling back around to tie up the loose ends of what they were just working on. This comes mostly out of weaknesses in their working memory and prospective memory, which can be helpful to understand.
Many adults with ADHD are conflicted about getting help from others. Sometimes they really want it; sometimes they really don’t. Life gets easier when you find a middle road.
Many adults with ADHD are conflicted about getting help from others. Sometimes they really want it; sometimes they really don't. Life gets easier when you find a middle road.
It’s much easier to be happy at work if you’re in the right job. Rather than continue to work for someone else, you may find that you’re happier starting your own business. This can be a great opportunity for the right people.
It's much easier to be happy at work if you're in the right job. Rather than continue to work for someone else, you may find that you're happier starting your own business. This can be a great opportunity for the right people.
Jennifer Koretsky interviewed me about the session on ADHD and depression that I will be presenting at October’s virtual ADHD conference. It was fun for me and hopefully interesting for you!
Jennifer Koretsky interviewed me about the session on ADHD and depression that I will be presenting at October's virtual ADHD conference. It was fun for me and hopefully interesting for you!
People with ADHD learn that they aren’t as reliable as they want to be. This makes sense when their ADHD is still untreated, but you can learn to legitimately have more confidence in yourself once you do get on top of your ADHD.
