Join me in this powerful episode where I explore the impact of how we think about our ADHD. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “I hate my ADHD” or felt trapped by your neurodivergent brain, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through my personal journey with ADHD acceptance and share the exact thought-shifting techniques that have helped my clients move from feeling powerless to taking meaningful action.
What you’ll learn:
- Why hating your ADHD creates a cycle of powerlessness and frustration
- The truth about toxic positivity and why you don’t need to love your ADHD
- How neutral thinking creates space for growth and action
- My 3-step system for reframing negative ADHD thoughts
- Why small thought shifts lead to big changes in how you experience ADHD
- The importance of building awareness around your self-talk
- How to acknowledge the challenges without letting them define you
- Simple ways to shift from “I hate my ADHD” to thoughts that actually serve you
Reframing Techniques I Share:
- Using “and” statements to acknowledge multiple truths
- Shifting from extreme negatives to neutral observations
- Journaling to identify unhelpful thought patterns
- Speaking thoughts aloud to gain perspective
- Questioning whether thoughts help or hurt your progress
- Moving from “I’m terrible at time management” to “I’m learning how to manage my time”
- Replacing “I hate the way my brain works” with “I have a brain”
“Somedays, ADHD feels really frustrating, but you’re not stuck. Shifting your thoughts doesn’t mean ignoring the hard parts. It means giving yourself the power to take action anyway.” – Mande
Mindset Shift vs. Ignoring Reality
Learn why acknowledging challenges while shifting perspective isn’t about denying difficulties. I share personal examples of clients who transformed their relationship with ADHD by making these simple thought adjustments, and how this approach differs from toxic positivity or forced optimism.
Resources:
- Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/
- Website: https://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/
- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/learntothrivewithadhd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learntothrivewithadhd/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntothrivewithadhd/
This episode is essential for anyone with ADHD who feels trapped by negative thoughts about their brain. Remember: you don’t have to implement everything at once – start with just one small thought shift today.
Share in the comments: What one reframing technique from this episode will you try this week?
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