ADHD Experts Podcast 491- How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your ADHD Brain (Not Against It!) with Jessica McCabe
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Feb 23, 2024 Learn from Jessica McCabe about navigating a world not built for neurodivergent brains, the economic cost of untreated ADHD, and effective strategies for managing ADHD in work projects. Explore embracing neurodiversity and overcoming challenges in school and personal identity. Discover insights on managing past failures and emotions, understanding ADHD in women, and building support systems for parenthood and relationships.
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Work Backwards And Build Accountability
- Work backwards from the end goal and break big projects into smaller, scheduled steps with deadlines.
- Add accountability checkpoints and built-in breaks to protect against unhealthy hyperfocus crashes.
Use Iterative Deadlines For Momentum
- Tell collaborators you need iterative feedback so you must deliver partial drafts instead of one final submission.
- Use editor meetings and deadlines to force progress and avoid last-minute panic.
Acceptance Over Fixing Yourself
- Acceptance shifted Jessica from trying to 'fix' herself to embracing supports and strengths.
- She reframed ADHD as a different wiring that needs accommodations, not moral failure.