It has a lot to say about ADHD and is full of great tips and strategies. But the thing I love most is just hearing stories of the different struggles Meredith has endured because of her ADHD.
There's something so validating about hearing the stories of someone else, someone who's been blindsided by ADHD in a number of ways.
It's validating because for so long I thought I was just a screw up.
That I continued to fail and it was my fault somehow, though I had no idea what I could do differently. That I just kept getting in my own way.
It can be a very isolating feeling.
Books like Meredith's help remind us that we aren't alone. Sometimes these stories can be devastating—especially in the moment—but other times they can bring joy in the absurdity, hilarity, and just "classic ADHD"-ness of what it's like to live with ADHD.
It's helpful for reminders that we aren't alone in our ADHD journeys, and I encourage you to share your story as well. Sharing has helped me to shed a lot of the shame and guilt that I built up over year's of thinking I was just broken. Know you aren't alone.
We're weird brains, but weird brains together. 🙃
Stay focused, Jesse J. Anderson
P.S. I actually had Meredith do a guest live class on Overcoming ADHD Overwhelm a couple of months ago—as well as a live Q&A which was so much fun! Paid Extra Focus supporters can access the recording here.
P.P.S. Last week, I recorded final edits for the audiobook version of my book, Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD!
Write it down so you have something to reference. Carry a notebook and pen around with you and make it a habit to write down details when you get them.
If you're meeting someone on a video call, consider recording it for future reference—there are even apps that automatically transcribe video calls so you have a searchable record of your conversation.
You've likely forgotten important things in the past, so learn from that history. Do you detect any patterns? If so, how can you interrupt the cycle?
All of which is to say: write it down, refer to it, make it visual and permanent.
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