Now It All Makes Sense - How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life: The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Founder of LadBible and UniLad

Combining this newfound control with the realization that you are not reacting to what just happened, but reacting to an ancient memory which has been recalled by what just happened, gives you a powerful ability to respond in a more proportionate way.

When I was at school, I never displayed any of this creativity or entrepreneurialism because I was pretending to be someone I wasn’t. I was so busy shape shifting and trying to be likeable that my personality was constantly changing.

Am I reacting to what just happened or has what just happened caused me to react to something that happened in my past? Repeat this question in your mind three times. As you repeat it, imagine a bird flying over your head. It glances at you as it glides past. Now imagine a plane flying through the sky above. Imagine a passenger looking out of the p

‘What do you think my strengths are?’ ‘What do you think makes me happy?’ ‘When do you think I’m not stressed?’

Did someone make you feel worthless a long time ago? Are you working really hard to maintain your self-worth to compensate for that early experience of feeling worthless? Do you feel that your self-worth is at stake when someone criticizes you because you have associated your self-worth with how others perceive you?

As ADHDers, our energy is more limited and therefore more valuable than for neurotypicals. When I buy something, I look at the cost of the item, but I also consider the cost of my energy. Buying the pre-cut apples had a higher financial cost but a much lower energy cost.

In the evening, sit on the end of your bed and close your eyes. Think deeply about the day that’s just passed. Ask yourself the following questions: What happened today that brought me joy? What happened today that made me anxious? What tasks did I enjoy? What tasks frustrated me? Write down your answers. This simple task has been very beneficial f

many ADHD entrepreneurs try to run before they can walk. The initial excitement of a new business overpowers the need to gain the skills they need in order to create their desired business. They then find themselves in an overstimulating and unenjoyable situation which results in them abandoning the business.

Find people who don’t tell you to ‘calm down’ when you’re excitedly sharing a story with them. Find people who skip the small talk and jump straight into the heavy stuff.