I realized last week that I didn't do my March blog post. Totally forgot to do it. So I thought consistency would be a great topic to cover in this month's blog post. Ha!
Consistency can feel like a foreign concept when you're living with ADHD. With our minds constantly jumping from one thought to another and our energy levels fluctuating, it's no wonder that maintaining a steady routine often seems impossible. But fear not, my fellow ADHD warriors! With a few clever strategies, you can find consistency in your life and reap the rewards it brings. Let's dive into some tips that will help you develop a steady rhythm in your ADHD journey...
When we are diagnosed with ADHD after a lifetime of thinking we were lazy, stupid, and didn’t want things bad enough, among many other lovely sentiments, very often we have this initial feeling of relief. Finally! This thing that makes your entire life make sense! You feel like you can breathe! However, for a lot of us that feeling of relief gives way to anger. We get a severe case of the “what-might-have-beens.”
The first time I tried to talk to a doctor about “focus issues” (I think that’s what I called it), I was blown off. I was blown off the other 3-4 times I tried to bring it up with various doctors over the years. I finally gave up at the age of 38 thinking I must just not “adult” well...
The other night I was listening to Gwen Stefani's "What You Waiting For?" I love Gwen. She is a kick-ass woman who puts herself out there with her style and her lyrics. When I was listening to the song, even though I've heard it a million times before, I suddenly really heard the lyrics.
"Naturally I'm worried if I do it alone
Who really cares? 'Cause it's your life
You never know, it could be great
Take a chance 'cause you might grow"
...
"Like an echo pedal, you're repeating yourself
You know it all by heart
Why are you standing in one place?"
It turns out that the super-confident, larger-than-life Gwen Stefani had some hesitation about going for a solo career. She was also afraid. Something about that made me feel better. Something about that made me more comfortable with my own fear...
