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Creative Pep Talk

455 - How to Work with Your Brain Instead of Against it with Jessica McCabe

May 29, 2024
Jessica McCabe, an ADHD expert, discusses the importance of working with your natural tendencies. She shares tips on leaning into strengths, following curiosity, and embracing who you are. The podcast explores creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD challenges, failure, and strategies for optimal productivity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embrace who you are and work with your nature, not against it, for happiness and fulfillment.
  • Utilize working backwards to break down tasks effectively and avoid overwhelm, focusing on present actions for future goals.

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The Journey of Acceptance and Growth

Jessica McCabe describes her journey to learn how to navigate her ADHD struggles, aiming to find happiness and fulfillment. Initially focused on overcoming her obstacles, she realized the true need for self-acceptance and letting go of rigid expectations. Embracing who she is and accepting her current state became pivotal, leading to finding joy and satisfaction in herself and the journey as is.

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