Breaking Free: ADHD and Limiting Beliefs
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Limiting beliefs about ourselves stem from early experiences of criticism and misunderstanding of ADHD symptoms, but these harmful narratives can be rewritten with awareness, self-compassion, and consistent practice. The journey begins by identifying negative thought patterns and challenging their validity with evidence from past experiences that contradict these beliefs.
• Building self-acceptance by reframing ADHD as a difference, not a deficit
• Shifting perspective to see traits as strengths - distraction as curiosity, impulsivity as creativity
• Cultivating self-compassion through kinder self-talk and challenging negative thoughts
• Creating empowering beliefs by identifying personal strengths and celebrating small achievements
• Maintaining the four cornerstones of ADHD treatment: quality sleep, healthy eating, regular exercise, and mindfulness
• Building a support system of understanding people who offer genuine praise and constructive feedback
• Working with specialists who understand ADHD and can provide objective perspectives
Your ADHD brain is a source of incredible strengths. It's time to stop letting old stories define you and start believing you are capable, creative, and uniquely brilliant.
Chapters
1. Understanding Limiting Beliefs with ADHD (00:00:00)
2. Building Awareness and Challenging Beliefs (00:01:04)
3. Creating Empowering Beliefs and Tools (00:02:28)
4. Support Systems and Journey Forward (00:04:27)
5. Episode Closing and Invitation (00:05:38)
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