ADHD Strengths
Adults with ADHD can find it hard to name what they are good at - with huge cost to their careers, relationships and identity.
What am I good at ?
How you see yourself
Knowing
Knowing what you are good at is not about pretending difficulties don't exist. It is about creating a more balanced and accurate picture of yourself. It also matters in practical ways. Understanding your strengths can help you make better decisions about work, relationships, study and the environments you place yourself in. It can help you recognise where you are likely to thrive, what support you might need and what you bring to the people around you.
When difficulties become the main focus, people can lose sight of the qualities that have helped them navigate life in the first place. Creativity. Humour. Curiosity. Resilience. Problem-solving. Adaptability. The ability to connect ideas or see possibilities others miss.
Perhaps most importantly, it can change the story you tell yourself.
Instead of seeing yourself only through the lens of what is difficult, you begin to recognise the qualities, abilities and experiences that make you who you are.
Taking time to look a build a more accurate picture of who you really are, the strengths and skills you have is part of a neuroaffirming approach to ADHD.