Neurodiversity
One of my ADHD quirks is that if there’s a Big Thing to do that day (doctor’s appointment, package delivery, big presentation) then 100% of my brain goes to that important event. I can’t miss it. Nothing else gets done until The Big Thing gets done.
Conversely, after The Big Thing gets done, nothing else gets done either because my brain –flooded
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ADHD and Boredom
- Boredom is kryptonite for people with ADHD, making it nearly impossible to engage with boring tasks.
- Medication like amphetamine allows individuals with ADHD to focus, acting like eyeglasses for the nearsighted.
- Medication doesn't enable something they wouldn't do before, but rather something they couldn't do before due to their
ADHD Chatter • The No.1 ADHD Expert: How to Master Your ADHD - Dr Ned Hallowell
“ADHD” is a term that describes a way of being in the world. It is neither entirely a disorder nor entirely an asset. It is an array of traits specific to a unique kind of mind. It can become a distinct advantage or an abiding curse, depending on how a person manages it.
John J. Ratey • Adhd 2.0
Given the extent of overlap between the conditions, the under-diagnosis of females who instead present with anxiety, depression or eating disorders, and the estimated prevalence of each condition, a reasonable estimate of all neurominorities within the population is around 15–20%, i.e. a significant minority.
Nancy Doyle • Neurodiversity at work: a biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults
Procrastination is not laziness; It’s a depression response

Procrastination is not laziness.
It's a depression response.
Procrastination is an emotion regulation problem. Procrastination is about being more focused on "the immediate urgency of managing negative moods" than getting on with the task. Once you learn the simple truth of where it comes... See more

Procrastination is not laziness.
It's a depression response.
Procrastination is an emotion regulation problem. Procrastination is about being more focused on "the immediate urgency of managing negative moods" than getting on with the task. Once you learn the simple truth of where it comes... See more
approximately 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent, meaning that their brains function differently than the ‘normal’ population. It's estimated that around 10-15% of people have dyslexia, 4-5% have ADHD, and 1-2% are autistic.
Meg Casebolt • Social Slowdown: Take a social media break, set better boundaries, and market your business without sacrificing your mental health
2. First, ADHD is a terrible name. It's not an attention deficit, it's an attention regulation disorder. There is plenty of attention, it's just not directed towards the things you're "supposed" to attend to, and attention may move around more than it's "supposed" to.
James Stuberx.comReframing ADHD
- ADHD is often portrayed negatively, focusing on struggles with focus, attention, and organization.
- However, when understood and managed, ADHD can unlock creativity, problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and the ability to remain calm in crises.
- People with ADHD possess inherent traits like creativity, originality, drive,
ADHD Chatter • The No.1 ADHD Expert: How to Master Your ADHD - Dr Ned Hallowell
