Great post, man—I often struggle with motivation for simple (often even dumb) tasks. Something I try to remember is "Most tasks don't actually take a lot of time; it's the resistance to the tasks that takes time."
And thank you for sharing about NeuroDiversion! We're super stoked to have you with us. 🎉
People with ADHD who are masking to be not only high functioning but high performers at work are also in danger of eventually collapsing into burnout or chronic illness.
I feel like the question isn’t really how to be a high achiever with ADHD, but why are any of us trying to be that way in the first place?
This article hit home for me! As someone with ADHD, I’ve always struggled with the idea of ‘high achievement’ because it felt like my brain was working against me. But the tips here—especially breaking tasks into smaller steps and leveraging hyperfocus—are game-changers.
I also loved the emphasis on self-compassion. It’s so easy to get caught up in what we haven’t done, but celebrating small wins is crucial.
Thanks for sharing this—it’s a great reminder that ADHD doesn’t have to hold us back. In fact, it can be our secret weapon if we learn to work with it.
@Jesse J. Anderson No disrespect intended, but why would you want to talk to me when I can’t even respond because your account is for paid subscribers only? I apologize, but I can’t respond to your question unless you want me to respond here in a separate page because your Notes are for paid subscribers only, Which I am not. Intriguing and will probably help me, but I can’t afford to subscribe to everyone, especially when I only have three subscribers.
So I would really like to know why you bothered to tag me knowing I couldn’t respond? I look forward to hearing your answer.
My apologies. My phone was hacked as well as in my computer and they’ve been screwing around with everything. I only have three subscribers myself. None paid so they obviously changed that around can’t even get into my computer. They locked me out. I apologize for the misunderstanding and the inconvenience. The only thing I can use now is notes and fuck it I give up.
Great post, man—I often struggle with motivation for simple (often even dumb) tasks. Something I try to remember is "Most tasks don't actually take a lot of time; it's the resistance to the tasks that takes time."
And thank you for sharing about NeuroDiversion! We're super stoked to have you with us. 🎉
That conference sounds great. If only 8 had 600 bucks to spare, sigh.
People with ADHD who are masking to be not only high functioning but high performers at work are also in danger of eventually collapsing into burnout or chronic illness.
I feel like the question isn’t really how to be a high achiever with ADHD, but why are any of us trying to be that way in the first place?
Thanks for this. I was actually asking myself this very question this week.
This article hit home for me! As someone with ADHD, I’ve always struggled with the idea of ‘high achievement’ because it felt like my brain was working against me. But the tips here—especially breaking tasks into smaller steps and leveraging hyperfocus—are game-changers.
I also loved the emphasis on self-compassion. It’s so easy to get caught up in what we haven’t done, but celebrating small wins is crucial.
Thanks for sharing this—it’s a great reminder that ADHD doesn’t have to hold us back. In fact, it can be our secret weapon if we learn to work with it.
@Jesse J. Anderson No disrespect intended, but why would you want to talk to me when I can’t even respond because your account is for paid subscribers only? I apologize, but I can’t respond to your question unless you want me to respond here in a separate page because your Notes are for paid subscribers only, Which I am not. Intriguing and will probably help me, but I can’t afford to subscribe to everyone, especially when I only have three subscribers.
So I would really like to know why you bothered to tag me knowing I couldn’t respond? I look forward to hearing your answer.
Hey Robin - sorry, I’m really confused. Which post or whatever are you referring to where you can’t respond?
My apologies. My phone was hacked as well as in my computer and they’ve been screwing around with everything. I only have three subscribers myself. None paid so they obviously changed that around can’t even get into my computer. They locked me out. I apologize for the misunderstanding and the inconvenience. The only thing I can use now is notes and fuck it I give up.