What’s good about ADHD

When I finished the first iteration of my new class Recovery and the ADHD Advantage, I realized a lot of this class is about what’s good about ADHD and I’m really proud of that.

As a kid, I looked forward to the start of each school year. The idea of fresh beginnings, getting organized (finally, right?), and creative possibilities filled me with excitement. I loved nothing more than the feeling of cracking open a fresh notebook, ready to fill it ideas.

But as the school year progressed, I began to feel more and more defeated. Whenever teachers asked a question in class, I would eagerly raise my hand, only to be crushed when my creative answer was deemed wrong. I could never quite wrap my head around the fact that they wanted a regurgitated answer instead of a unique and imaginative idea.

Eventually, I stopped raising my hand altogether, not because I wasn't smart, but because I wanted to be engaged. I wanted to collaborate and share my ideas with others, but the traditional school system stifled that part of me.

By the time I got to college, where collaboration was finally possible, I could barely speak up in class. I had been so beaten down that I had lost my voice.

Years later, when I was writing my book and faced the prospect of doing interviews, the fear of sharing my creative ideas resurfaced. But it was then, oddly enough, that I learned I had ADHD and delved into the true meaning behind it that I finally felt liberated to speak up.

I've been through some tough times, and many of the problems I faced stemmed from not knowing I was ADHD and thinking that my differences meant I was bad or defective. But in the end, my ADHD helped me be myself.

I no longer try to suppress my emotions when they require my full attention. I no longer conceal my enthusiasm, even if others don't share my excitement. I no longer hide my creativity, even if my ideas seem unconventional.

I was no longer hiding.

I've come a long way since my school days. I hope that by sharing my story and healing experience, I can inspire you to embrace your unique qualities and find your own voice, just as I did.

Fortunately, I was already a Mind/Body Coach when I was diagnosed with ADHD. I've combined my Mind/Body insights, long-term recovery experience, ADHD enthusiasm, and research into what’s good about ADHD in my new course, Recovery and the ADHD Advantage.

This course is designed to be packed with useful information but also doable with a busy schedule. I'll be announcing the launch date for the discounted beta run of the course soon, and I can't wait to share the whole enchilada with you. If you know someone else who might be interested in joining the beta run, please forward this email or suggest they sign up for my email list at www.innerwisdomrecovery.com.