Hacking Your ADHD You Might Also Like: ADHD Aha! from Understood.org
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Feb 17, 2025 Laura Key, host of "ADHD Aha!" and head of Understood.org's editorial team, shares her insights alongside artist and UX designer Matthew Raghunauth. They explore the life-altering impact of Matthew's late ADHD diagnosis. Key topics include the complexity of task prioritization, the spiral of catastrophizing, and the challenge of asking for help after years of trying harder. Matthew emphasizes that caring for his ADHD is a sign of maturity, highlighting the transformative power of recognizing and addressing one's struggles.
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Struggles with Balancing Work and Art
- Matthew Raghunauth, an artist and UX designer, sought an ADHD evaluation due to increasing struggles balancing work and his art.
- The pandemic shift and return to office routines exacerbated his challenges with task prioritization and time management.
Reframing Negative Self-Talk
- Matthew used terms like "sluggish" and "lazy" to describe his ADHD symptoms, which have negative connotations.
- Reframing these as "tired" or "exhausted" offers a different perspective.
Option Overload and Inaction
- Returning to the office after working from home disrupted Matthew's routine and highlighted his struggles with task prioritization.
- Overwhelmed by options, he often ended up doing nothing, experiencing "option overload."