Translating ADHD Journey Thinking: Staying Present When ADHD Feels Overwhelming
Oct 6, 2025
Discover the transformative power of journey thinking to tackle overwhelming moments. The hosts emphasize staying present and curious, encouraging listeners to focus on small wins rather than ideal outcomes. Learn practical strategies to minimize workplace stress through manageable changes. They discuss reframing past experiences into successes and nurturing resilience by connecting with personal motivations. With helpful mantras like "I'm here now" and insights into decision-making, listeners gain tools to navigate their ADHD journey.
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Stay On The Current Stepping Stone
- Journey thinking means staying on the current stepping stone instead of flailing toward a distant outcome.
- Detaching from a fixed destination reveals possibilities you couldn't see before.
Use Two Simple Mantras
- Use the two mantras: "I'm here now" and "What can I do?" to reorient from shoulds to action.
- Ask yourself what small next step is possible right now instead of demanding big progress.
Redefine Success During Hard Seasons
- Success and struggle can coexist and should be measured differently across life stages.
- Small, slow progress adds up even when life feels overwhelmingly hard.