AuDHD Flourishing

"Consistency" can feel like a dirty word in neurodivergent land...
Consistency is a tool, not a final answer.
It can be a better fit than habits for our brains (see past 3 episodes)
It can be part of building systems that work for us (including reminders, since forgetting is a big reason for inconsistency)
Kindness and self-compassion are where consistency REALLY matters, because they build capacity over time

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Builds on last two episodes: Self-Awareness vs. Solutions and Habits are Hard (but also very cool)
Breaking "bad" habits is different (and more difficult) than building new habits.
I also recommend not being too aggressive about it if those coping mechanisms are load bearing psychologically ;)

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There's some evidence that ADHD brains in particular may have trouble forming habits as they're traditionally thought of. But that doesn't mean they have no value for us!
This episode is about how to lean into the part of habit formation that may work for us (spoiler alert, you may need WEIRD rewards)
Builds on last week's episode, Self-Awareness vs. Solutions

p.s. hopefully the birdsong in the background isn't too annoying... I recorded with the windows open and didn't realize it would pick up!
p.p.s. by the time you listen to this, we'll be at 1,000,000 downloads 🥳

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You may have been told that you're "so self-aware," yet struggle to actually implement solutions. In the moment, you might be lacking the support, the executive function, the initiation energy, etc.
Introspection and self-awareness are great, but they're not the end of the process.

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In the context of learning a musical instrument, it's obvious that there's a period of not being good at it. Whether you call it mediocrity or a skill gap, there's often a gap between where you are and where you want to be.
There are many cases in which we can only improve by doing, trying, and yes, failing. It's uncomfortable and that's normal. You don't have to like it, but it is a step in learning or improving.
I HATE IT. And I also know it's going to happen.

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