'As adults with ADHD, many of us can’t see how often we ignore the things we DO accomplish while we focus on what we HAVEN'T accomplished. I keep the following points in mind to defeat that sense of underachievement.'
, many of us can’t see how much we ignore the things we do accomplish while we focus on what we haven’t accomplished. I keep the following points in mind to defeat that sense of underachievement. I also adapt them as needed when my girls become discouraged.Don’t look at life like a sports game where only one side takes home the trophy. Yes, you may have failed to complete everything on your list, but no, that doesn’t mean you didn’t get anything done.
, I add every unplanned task to my list, and check it off when it’s done. When I look over my list of accomplishments at the end of the day, it is tempting to dismiss every completed item that isn’t the “important thing.” However, looking over what I have accomplished helps me see how I spent my time. There aren’t often many extra things on that list that I could have left unfinished.Sometimes, everything needs to be done yesterday, yet you only have so many hours in the day to work in.
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