ADHD with Jenna Free EP. 8: Bandaids vs. Breakthroughs | The Critical Difference in ADHD Management That Changes Everything | ADHD with Jenna Free
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May 19, 2025 Explore the key differences between quick fixes and transformational strategies in managing ADHD. Discover how internal awareness can lead to lasting change, while external tools alone may fall short. Learn about the challenges of information overload and its impact on action. Understand the critical role of dysregulation and how it affects management effectiveness. Finally, delve into the three types of regulation necessary for true progress, emphasizing that lasting transformation requires time and patience.
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Band-Aid Limitations in ADHD
- Band-aid ADHD approaches offer quick external fixes but lack long-term effectiveness.
- Dysregulation hinders the effectiveness of external tools like calendars and timers until internal regulation is improved.
Reflect Before Rejecting Tools
- When struggling with ADHD tools, pause to consider if dysregulation or rushing affects your use.
- Avoid self-criticism; instead, increase regulation to enhance the effectiveness of your strategies.
Transformational ADHD Management
- Transformational ADHD management requires internal work, awareness, and time to build new habits.
- Combining internal transformation with external tools produces more enduring and effective results.