We all have it.  A running narrative in our head based on our belief system to describe, explain, justify our actions and inactions.  So what is your narrative when it comes to struggling with task completion?

“I must not want it badly enough!”

“I just can’t be accountable to myself!”

“If only there were 25 hours in a day!”

“I didn’t have the right people or support”

As you increase your awareness about your ADHD and how it impacts your life and work be sure to review and update your running commentary to reflect your new understanding of your unique brain wiring.  We update our phones and software but we often miss updating the thoughts in our own head.  Beliefs are powerful and like ADHD invisible to the eye.  They are our internal programming that direct all behaviors and actions.  They also contribute to our evaluation system-when we look back on an experience and stamp it as a success,  a failure or a learning opportunity.

Here is some sample ADHD infused expressions:

“I need to be clearly committed before I proceed with a project” (prioritizing and decision making)

“I benefit from external accountability” (Structure)

“What hours of the day is my PFC most alert?”  (limiting scope and managing energy)

“what do I need to remember to duplicate this success?” (memory)

“It is what it is” (Rumination-accepting the current situation and moving on)

So next time you set out complete an important project pay attention to your narrative and see if your operating on a pre-ADHD operating system.

Cameron Gott PCC

ADHD Coach for Professionals