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AuDHD Flourishing

60 When Quitting Works

Aug 3, 2024
Quitting can be liberating when it serves your self-protection. Personal anecdotes reveal different methods of deciding when to walk away, from weighing pros and cons to listening to your body's signals. The speaker shares their journey of letting go of physical therapy and courses that didn’t respect their identity. Emphasizing self-care, they advocate for prioritizing emotional health over societal expectations, showcasing the transformative power of mindful quitting.
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Quick takeaways

  • Quitting can be a necessary self-care strategy that protects emotional well-being, reframing it as an act of empowerment rather than failure.
  • The host explores various decision-making approaches, such as somatic awareness and analytical pros-and-cons evaluations, to guide effective quitting.

Deep dives

The Value of Quitting

Quitting can be a necessary part of self-care, especially for those managing autism and ADHD. The host shares how quitting is sometimes vital to protect one’s emotional well-being and avoid unnecessary struggle. For instance, they recounted a watercolor class experience where an incident with non-water-based paint ruined a cherished artwork, leading to the decision to stop attending the remaining classes to maintain their peace of mind. This decision illustrates that quitting isn’t an admission of failure but rather a proactive measure to safeguard one’s emotional space.

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