We often categorise everything into black-and-white divisions. It’s easier to suggest that a person is either good or bad, a situation is right or wrong,or something is beautiful or ugly. We do not allow for grey areas or diversity. Our cognitive schemas organise information into categories, which is helpful,particularly for retrieving that information. This simplifies the categorisation of individuals.Just as we have white, black, and Asian individuals, as well as people of various genders and sexual orientations, there is no single right or wrong way for a brain to function.
This concept is referred to as neuro diversity,whereby neuro diverse individuals function differently. Sometimes, brains are classified as neurotypical or neuroatypical. It can indeed affect the confidence of an individual with ADHD if they believes that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. Many individuals with ADHD may find it challenging to sit still and engage in mindful exercises such as deep breathing or immersing themselves in the moment while enjoying a cup of tea; instead, mindfulness activities like a mindful jog might be more suitable for them.
Walking while deep breathing, brisk running, or jumping jacks may be more calming and mindful. However, when one is expected to sit and perform an exercise, the issuelies explicitly with sitting still; one receives the constant message that they cannot conform to the neurotypical standard. Instead, focusing on strengths and working with their operational style will enhance their self-esteem. While they may express concerns about a lack of organisational skills that ensure tasks run smoothly, their innate creativity and validation fostera sense of possessing a different talent rather than an inability to achieve what those with a neurotypical brain might accomplish.
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It is not uncommon for individuals with ADHD to have a great sense of humour, and they always stand up for the most vulnerable,often wearing their hearts on their sleeves, with compassion as their hallmark. We are repeatedly told that multitasking is the most unproductive and unhelpful way to get things done. However, a person with ADHD might thrive on multitasking and find it the most effective way to complete tasks. As boredom is commonplace for those with ADHD, switching between tasks to break the monotony can help them achieve more than those who are neurotypical.
Individuals with ADHD often demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for life, indicating that their energy is boundless and positively directed towards their pursuits. They are rarely cynical, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. They tend to be highly empathetic individuals who adhere to certain principles and possess a strong sense of right and wrong. When diagnosed with ADHD, keeping a scrapbook of all the positives and strengths that ADHD brings to one’s life can be invaluable. This approach enables individuals to concentrate on their strengths, which can ultimately enhance their self-esteem, rather than viewing themselves as having a defect that must be fixed. People with ADHD need to be reinforced that they are just different and not defective.
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