Tips from an ADHD Coach: When shame leads to changing yourself

Have you ever had a painful experience or received feedback that made you vow to change yourself? Did you swing a bit too far in the other direction? 

This week on Tips from an ADHD Coach, Jaye talks about how overcorrecting ourselves can lead to not feeling great about the new outcome. Listen for some insight and tips to stay true to yourself.

Related resources

• ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)
• How to build confidence when you know you’re different
• ADHD and feelings of remorse

Timestamps

(00:47) Allison’s quote

(02:22) Receiving negative feedback that changes our perception of ourselves

(03:34) Emotional dysregulation and processing our emotions

(04:23) Overcorrecting

(07:34) What can we do in this position?

(10:39) Recap

For a transcript and more resources, visit the MissUnderstood page on Understood.org

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