ADHD in the Creative Industry: Insights from Tevis Houston
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Dec 2, 2024
Tevis Houston discusses the impact of a late ADHD diagnosis and the strengths it can bring to the creative industry. She shares personal strategies that fuel her creativity, emphasizing the importance of community and support. The conversation highlights how dedicated workspaces enhance productivity and the value of unique collaborations in empowering female creatives. Listeners also gain practical tips to manage ADHD during the hectic holiday season, including embracing multitasking and prioritizing breaks for a better balance.
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Late ADHD Diagnosis
Tevis Houston was diagnosed with ADHD at 42 after her son's diagnosis.
She realized her lifelong struggles weren't character flaws but ADHD traits.
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Reframing Life After Late Diagnosis
A late diagnosis allows for reframing past experiences with more self-compassion.
It brings a sense of relief and understanding to past struggles.
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Finding Community
Tevis Houston's openness about her ADHD connected her with a supportive community.
This helped her realize she wasn't alone in her experiences and lessened feelings of isolation.
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In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we sit down with Tevis Houston, the mind behind Friends Everywhere, a studio that partners with major brands like Levi's and Vans. We dive into the impact of late diagnosis, the power of ADHD strengths in the creative industry, and the importance of building supportive communities.
Since we are so close to the holidays, I have taken some of the core ADHD strategies Tevis discusses and dressed them up for the holidays! You will find this list below!
Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)
Here is a list of 3 tips to survive this holiday season with ADHD:
1. Leverage Your Natural Strengths
The Tip: Tevis mentions her ability to "pivot quickly" is a benefit in her creative work.
The Action: Over this next month, embrace multitasking in ways that fuel you—like decorating while listening to festive music or brainstorming gift ideas while cooking.
2. Prioritize Breaks to Rest and Reset
The Tip: Tevis shared how taking breaks is her way to “reset.”
The Action: Schedule short breaks throughout the day during the holiday rush. Use them to step outside, do a quick breathing exercise, or enjoy a cup of tea.
3.Sleep on Big Decisions
The Tip: Tevis recommends “sleeping on it”.
The Action: Apply this to holiday spending or major planning choices!!! Write down ideas and revisit them after a good night’s sleep.
P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.
The ADHD Skills Lab