It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds Why You Feel Like an Underachiever (and why it's not true)
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Jan 17, 2025 Explore the complex labels of achievement, particularly how they impact those with ADHD. Discover the balance between seeing yourself as an overachiever or underachiever. Listen to a personal journey of transformation after overcoming a challenging past. Learn practical strategies, like celebrating daily achievements, to shift your self-perception. Create a '100 success list' to recognize your accomplishments and redefine your identity. It's a powerful message about growth and understanding your unique strengths!
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Underachiever Identity
- Many people identify as underachievers, impacting their life course.
- This self-perception can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Defining Achievement
- Achievement labels (over/underachiever) reflect one's ability to initiate, complete tasks, and get expected results.
- Results are often influenced by external factors, not solely personal ability.
Karen's School Experience
- Karen McGill struggled in school due to undiagnosed ADHD, labeled a bad student.
- She excelled in theater, demonstrating overachievement in specific areas.
