Celebrating Neurodiversity and Success with ADHD: Donatella Arpaia's Story

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Donatella Arpaia, a successful restaurateur, attorney, and mother of three, who shared her journey with ADHD and the strategies that have helped her achieve success.

During our conversation, Donatella discussed the challenges she faced with ADHD and how she learned to cope and manage her symptoms. She shared several insights and tips that can help anyone with ADHD navigate their personal and professional lives with greater ease and success.

Here is a breakdown of the key takeaways from our conversation:

•   Coping with ADHD can be challenging, but there are ways to manage the symptoms and achieve success.

•   Building routines and habits can help individuals with ADHD stay organized and focused. 

•   Find what works best for you when it comes to managing ADHD symptoms. 

•   It's okay to take breaks and give yourself permission to rest when needed.

•   Accountability is key.

•   Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses and delegate.

•   The importance of self-awareness and being forgiving of oneself.


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If you want to learn more about Donatella and her work, you can find her on social media at @donatellaarpaia or visit her website, donatella.com.

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Timestamps:

•   Introduction

•   0:52 - Donatella's background and journey with ADHD

•   3:44 - Coping with ADHD symptoms

•   5:36 - Building routines and habits

•   7:36 - Using a digital and paper-based system

•   10:09 - Giving yourself permission to take breaks

•   13:02 - The importance of accountability

•   16:20 - Being forgiving of oneself and finding what works best for you

•   19:34 - Establishing a workout routine and other healthy habits

•   21:02 - Delegating tasks and simplifying life

•   23:05 - Conclusion and resource link

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