As an ADHDer (newly diagnosed at 58) I LOVE this! I'm utterly fascinated by novelty, fail to remember that I'm not 25 any more and in a full-time job, and want to do All The Things!
The most useful strategy for me is the last thing you said: give me 48 hours to consider it. I'm inclined to think I'll never get this sort of opportunity again, over-commit, do less well than I want to, and get burned out. Stop. Breathe. Focus.... then decide.
Bronnie, first off, I hope the diagnosis has brought you insight and peace. And clearly, it has not stopped you and my guess has even served as a hidden strength.
There are some wonderful things about being neurospicy! And knowing this is how I'm wired rather than my personal failure to implement the things other people find so easy has led to much more self-compassion. Embracing the quirks that make me who I am is pretty darned cool, to be honest!
I really enjoyed your getting it done guidelines. When I sat down and thought about what my priorities were, my first thought was go with your gut. I added that for my list probably after your number five. What I like most about your post was saying you waited a day or two before making a decision. Thanks so much!
I have one huge story when if I had listen to my gut, I would not have had a car accident that changed my life forever… I actually heard a voice telling me don’t go that way go straight. But there was construction. So I thought what the heck I’ll still turn right and get home faster. Big mistake.
As an ADHDer (newly diagnosed at 58) I LOVE this! I'm utterly fascinated by novelty, fail to remember that I'm not 25 any more and in a full-time job, and want to do All The Things!
The most useful strategy for me is the last thing you said: give me 48 hours to consider it. I'm inclined to think I'll never get this sort of opportunity again, over-commit, do less well than I want to, and get burned out. Stop. Breathe. Focus.... then decide.
Bronnie, first off, I hope the diagnosis has brought you insight and peace. And clearly, it has not stopped you and my guess has even served as a hidden strength.
There are some wonderful things about being neurospicy! And knowing this is how I'm wired rather than my personal failure to implement the things other people find so easy has led to much more self-compassion. Embracing the quirks that make me who I am is pretty darned cool, to be honest!
I really enjoyed your getting it done guidelines. When I sat down and thought about what my priorities were, my first thought was go with your gut. I added that for my list probably after your number five. What I like most about your post was saying you waited a day or two before making a decision. Thanks so much!
Thanks Judy. With all of your experiments and travels, I look forward to hearing stories of when your gut told you good and bad advice.
I have one huge story when if I had listen to my gut, I would not have had a car accident that changed my life forever… I actually heard a voice telling me don’t go that way go straight. But there was construction. So I thought what the heck I’ll still turn right and get home faster. Big mistake.