It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds Managing Negative Self Talk - This one is SO important
Mar 10, 2023
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Early Academic Struggles
- Karen McGill struggled with telling time and fractions, leading to shame and negative self-perception.
- This insecurity affected her schooling and ultimately led her to drop out of high school.
A Teacher's Impact
- Karen McGill's community college teacher, Robin, noticed her academic potential and encouraged her to pursue university.
- This positive feedback sparked a turning point in Karen McGill's life, changing her self-narrative and leading her to pursue higher education.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths often arise from interests, while weaknesses stem from boredom, not inherent inability.
- This suggests a more nuanced view of abilities beyond simple "strong" or "weak" categorizations.