#119: ADHD Is Not An Excuse; It Is A Map: Steph Talks Life Changes, Meds, and Success with ADHD
Manage episode 431854888 series 3293484
- Steph shares how her life has changed since her ADHD diagnosis, both at work and at home.
- First, a med update: "I don't feel the meds when I take them, but I feel it when I don't." How finding the right formula has been the key to achieving balance, good sleep, and improved focus.
- Aside from meds, Steph talks about the element of self-awareness and understanding that has helped with executive functioning, organization, negative beliefs, and procrastination when managing the household as a newly single mom.
- ADHD can be a superpower: Steph shares how understanding her neurodivergence has been the key to reinventing and supercharging her career.
- Never underestimate the power of passion when it comes to success. Remember, the ADHD brain is wired for interest, not importance.
- Self-acceptance and allowing ourselves to choose a path that fits for us can get us unstuck and unlock our professional potential.
- Steph shares what it felt like to witness her daughter's recent ADHD diagnosis and how healing it was for her as an adult who went undiagnosed for decades.
- ADHD is NOT an excuse; it is a map. Don't forget that you are always allowed to change your course, and understanding yourself provides a clearer path.
Join the ADHD Moms Club HERE!
MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/
MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcast
MOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-Slip
MOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-page
MOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog
129 episoder