"You Are A Lot" (an ADHD/AuDHD podcast) Episode 51: ADHD and the Power of Self-Efficacy Vs. Self-Esteem
In this episode: It's all about letting go of self-esteem as a goal. It's vague, unmeasurable, and often just makes things worse—especially for people with ADHD/AuDHD. But self-efficacy is EVERYTHING. Simply put: it's the realistic belief that you have the skills to do a task or handle a situation. Your self-efficacy can be improved (thanks to neuroplasticity) and there is irrefutable science and studies that support its life-changing results. I'll explain more about the findings on self-efficacy, how it works, and give you some ways to start focusing on your self-efficacy today so that you can start projects, and actually follow through. Let's go!
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Sources
Why Self-Efficacy Is More Important Than Self-Esteem; YouTube
Self-Efficacy Theory Of Motivation Explained; YouTube
Self-Efficacy and Agentic Positive Psychology
Self-Efficacy And Why Believing In Yourself Matters; VeryWell Mind