Hey friend,
A few years ago, I, like seemingly the rest of human civilization, read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear.
And at the time, I loved it! I couldn't wait to start putting its principles into practice and change my life with habits that magically made everything easier.
The advice seemed to make a lot of sense to me and made an impact on how I think about things still. For example, "Make it easy" is a principle I continue to think about and try to apply. Following this sometimes helps me accomplish some tasks that would otherwise have too much friction to get started on.
But does it help me build habits?
If you asked me what new habits I'm doing as a result of reading Atomic Habits, I have to admit that I haven't really changed that much.
I asked on Threads and it sounds like I'm not alone…
Why is this?
I still think there is a lot of value in the book, but like many things having to do with habits or productivity, we with ADHD have to view it with a different lens.
While many of the suggestions in the book sound easy, they aren't taking into account the difficulties that come with executive dysfunction.
This can turn into "toxic productivity" when we hear advice that makes it seem like it should be easy. When our results fall short of the predicted outcome, we feel shame and self-doubt.
Have you found any books to be particularly helpful for you, even if they weren't specifically intended for people with ADHD?
Stay focused,
Jesse J. Anderson
PS: I'm heading to a studio later this week to record audio for the audiobook version of Extra Focus. Super excited to get the process started here! I know how important audiobooks are for a lot of people with ADHD, and I can't wait for this to be available!
I'm starting a waitlist so you can be the first to know when the audiobook version is available:
Shiny objects
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Quotes from others
Having ADHD makes life paradoxical. You can super-focus sometimes, but also space out when you least mean to. You can radiate confidence and also feel as insecure as a cat in a kennel. You can perform at the highest level, feeling incompetent as you do so. You can be loved by many, but feel as if no one really likes you. You can absolutely, totally intend to do something, then forget to do it. You can have the greatest ideas in the world, but feel as if you can't accomplish a thing.
— Peter Shankman, Faster Than Normal
Thoughts?
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