It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds Is Mindset Important or BS? An ADHD Coach Explains
Mar 21, 2025
What role does mindset really play in achieving big goals? Discover how thought patterns significantly impact actions, especially for those with ADHD. The discussion delves into how fears can disrupt executive functions and highlights the importance of core beliefs for success. Plus, learn about two key variables that can turn challenges into strengths for ADHD entrepreneurs. This conversation challenges conventional wisdom, making a compelling case that mindset is anything but nonsense.
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Mindset's Importance
- Mindset is crucial for success, driving feelings and behaviors, according to psychological science.
- Thoughts trigger neurotransmitters and hormones, influencing actions.
Mindset and Entrepreneurship
- Two contrasting mindsets, fear-based vs. easygoing, affect entrepreneurial actions.
- Fear hijacks executive function, while openness fosters creativity and action.
Trauma and Weight Gain
- A study showed obese individuals regaining weight after dieting due to underlying trauma.
- The woman's overeating was a protective mechanism triggered by unwanted male attention.