Unapologetically ADHD with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright
Sep 23, 2024
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Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright, co-hosts of a popular ADHD podcast and authors of "Unapologetically ADHD," share their insights on everyday planning tailored for individuals with ADHD. They discuss the power of collaboration, addressing themes like decision paralysis and self-acceptance. The duo emphasizes the importance of personalized task management over cookie-cutter systems. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their ADHD while prioritizing joy and meaningful relationships in their lives. It's a treasure trove of practical advice and real-life strategies!
Embracing ADHD as part of one's identity helps individuals develop tailored strategies that enhance productivity and reduce feelings of shame.
Understanding that there is no universal tool for managing ADHD emphasizes the importance of customization according to individual needs and preferences.
Deep dives
Practical Strategies for ADHD Management
Developing practical strategies for managing ADHD is essential for individuals facing daily challenges. The discussion emphasizes a step-by-step framework that allows individuals to plan their days according to their unique needs, rather than conforming to standard productivity models. This approach encourages partners to work with their ADHD instead of against it, helping to establish realistic expectations and reduce feelings of shame associated with unmet goals. An illustrative point made is how establishing support systems with accountability can lead to more consistent approaches to planning and executing tasks.
Understanding System Fragility
Recognizing the fragility of personal systems is crucial for effective ADHD management. The conversation explores how systems may fail at times, not due to their inherent flaws, but because of human interactions and inconsistent engagement. The analogy of industrial supply chains is used to explain that just as complex systems in industries must be resilient, personal productivity systems also benefit from regular evaluation and adjustment. This understanding encourages individuals to avoid abandoning their systems at the first sign of failure and instead focus on resilience and adaptability.
The Importance of ADHD Acceptance
Accepting one's ADHD as a fundamental part of one's identity plays a significant role in managing its effects on daily life. The dialogue highlights the differentiation between acknowledging ADHD and feeling ashamed of it, advocating for a mindset shift towards embracing the challenges it brings. By reframing situations where difficulties arise as solvable problems rooted in ADHD, individuals can forge effective strategies tailored to their needs. This perspective empowers listeners to advocate for themselves and develop personalized tools that improve their productivity.
Customization Over Best Practices
The conversation underscores the misconception that there exists a single 'best' tool for managing ADHD, urging listeners to focus on customization instead of comparison. Each individual has distinct needs, and what may work well for one person might not suit another at all. Real-life examples illustrate that effective systems can range from complex digital tools to simple sticky notes, depending on personal preferences. Emphasizing the need to understand one’s workflow, the discussion encourages creativity in approaching task management and maintaining clarity throughout the process.
Hey Team! I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright, hosts of "Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast."
If you haven’t checked out their podcast before, Nikki and Pete have been a mainstay in ADHD podcast realm with over six hundred episodes across twenty-nine seasons - if there’s an ADHD topic you’re interested in, they’ve probably covered it. And Nikki and Pete recently released their new book, Unapologetically ADHD, A Step-by-Step Framework For Everyday Planning On Your Terms.
In our conversation, we explore how their personal experiences and professional expertise in managing ADHD shine through in their work, providing both structure and understanding. Whether it’s tackling procrastination, enhancing organizational skills, or simply learning to partner with your ADHD, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life strategies. Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-by-Step Framework For Everyday Planning On Your Terms Checkout Sunsama If you’d like to send me a question answer on the show feel free to head over to hackingyouradhd.com/contact and click the orange button Support me on Patreon Ask me a question on my Contact Page Find the show note at HackingYourADHD.com/195This Episode's Top Tips
Embrace your ADHD and plan your day around it to avoid unrealistic expectations and the ensuing shame.
When looking for a system, we need to recognize that no one-size-fits-all tool exists. Try to avoid the trap of looking for the best options; focus instead on eliminating the worst options to simplify decision-making.
When we recognize the importance of revisiting and adjusting our systems regularly rather than constantly switching to new tools, it’ll help us acknowledge that every tool or system will have days it fails. With that in mind, we can focus on embracing resilience so we can get back on track when things do go awry.
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