Translating ADHD How Clean Slate Thinking Harms Us
Jun 8, 2020
Explore the allure and pitfalls of clean slate thinking and how it impacts those with ADHD. Personal stories illustrate the urge to start over as a coping mechanism, often leading to abrupt exits from jobs and relationships. The hosts discuss the consequences of seeking fresh starts, emphasizing the need for self-awareness to break the cycle. With humor and relatable anecdotes, they shed light on the challenges of unrealistic expectations and the importance of focusing on manageable tasks for personal growth.
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Clients Want to Burn It Down
- Clients often want to "put a match to the whole thing" when overwhelmed by clutter.
- Shelly showed that completely clearing out creates new problems and reveals what truly matters to clients.
Cut And Run Behaviors
- Shelly locked up her store and left mid-day after a tough interaction with her boss.
- Cam vanished from a group of friends and relationships when life got too complex and overwhelming.
Clean Slate Thinking Traps
- Clean slate thinking often leads to repeated cycles of cutting and running.
- This prevents growth and keeps people stuck in overwhelm and magical thinking of a perfect future.