I Have ADHD Podcast 337 BITESIZE | How to Manage Life Interruptions (and Not See Them as FAILURE)
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Sep 25, 2025 Navigating life with ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially when interruptions arise. The discussion highlights how setbacks should be viewed as part of life, not a personal failure. Self-compassion becomes crucial as listeners are encouraged to reframe their thinking when faced with challenges. Practical strategies are shared to support those struggling to complete unwanted tasks, emphasizing curiosity over shame. Additionally, assessing one’s motivation for tasks can aid in embracing new beginnings without guilt.
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Why Everything Feels Equally Urgent
- ADHD brains don’t naturally prioritize; tasks feel equal and urgent, creating overwhelm.
- Prioritization is a learnable skill that improves time management for ADHDers.
Learn Prioritization With Structure
- Join focused training to learn ADHD-friendly prioritization and stop overcommitting.</n- Use structured classes to change how you manage time and choose what matters most.
When The Teacher Gets Sick
- Kristen taught a follow-through course and then got very sick mid-course, stopping her work entirely.
- The interruption illustrated how life derails even well-planned follow-through efforts.