“Perfection isn’t a prerequisite for self-trust… It’s consistency in another form: knowing that I do my best, learn from my mistakes, practice honesty, and pull through most of the time. Understanding my version of ADHD has transformed my ability to trust myself.”

Celebrating feels good! Feeling good increases motivation. This technique trains you to reward yourself frequently by celebrating throughout your day - naming what you did and choosing to feel good about it. This technique is especially useful for ADHDers who struggle with the idea of celebrating anything less than perfection.

Your ADHD superpowers are like having a big magic stash of cash money hidden under your bed. It’s only useful if you remember to use it! Once you know what your ADHD superpowers are, you can set things up so that they’ll be prompted into action.

Lots of people put themselves down when talking to others. In people with ADHD, this habit can be especially compulsive and brutal. Here’s a way to quit trash-talking yourself, which can help you feel better about yourself too.

Here is a tool to help you when you’re struggling with the pressure and overwhelm of ADHD burnout. You can bring yourself back from the edge, and in this way let your nervous system recover more quickly.

When we’re wound up, we’re more at risk of self-destructive behaviours. Our ADHD symptoms are likely to get worse (including on the following days). And it just generally feels yuk. So what are some ADHD-friendly ways to cool down a nervous system?