AuDHD Flourishing

50 You're Doing Better Than You Realize

May 18, 2024

In this episode, they discuss the feeling of failure, societal pressures, and the illusion of easy solutions. They emphasize personal resilience and the lack of support we face. The speaker encourages self-acceptance and community resilience amidst systemic challenges.

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Recognizing the intricate nature of challenges and the additional steps needed can help individuals appreciate their efforts and struggles.

Encouraging self-compassion and self-recognition for the hard work put in can help individuals navigate through tough situations.

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Complexity of Challenging Situations

Navigating complex and difficult situations is challenging, especially for neurodivergent individuals like those with ADHD and autism. People often underestimate their efforts or feel overwhelmed by the multifaceted nature of the problems they face. Tasks that seem simple to others can be incredibly complex, requiring multiple steps and significant effort, particularly in managing executive function tasks. Recognizing the intricate nature of challenges and the additional steps needed can help individuals appreciate their efforts and struggles.

Introduction

3min

Navigating Daily Challenges with Audie HD

7min

Navigating Societal Pressures and Self-Care Balance

5min

Reflections on Avoiding Big Company Purchases and Product Quality

2min

Building Community Resilience Amidst Adversity

11min

Multiple times in the past week or two, clients have felt like they're failing miserably. But it turns out they're in complex, difficult, multifaceted situations that don't have an easy answer.

Plus, it's easy to feel like we're never doing enough, or the right thing. If we're solving personal problems, world events loom large. If we're addressing world events, it feels like a drop in the bucket.

Capitalism tells us that there's a straightforward, purchasable solution for every problem. That's a lie.

You're probably doing really well relative to all the complicated issues you face, and the overall lack of support and resources most of us encounter. And if you really believe that's not true... this episode is especially for you!

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