“I Nearly Destroyed Myself Mentally and Physically Working at the Wrong Jobs”
The best jobs for ADHD brains.Must be creative, energetic, hands-on, intensely engaged (aka hyperfocused), and demonstrate outside-the-box thinking and ingenious problem-solving skills.Sound like you?
Sure, a person’s ADHD-fueled passion can help them shine in that just-right job. The opposite is also true. When a worker’s skill set and job are mismatched – say, a role that requires long hours at a desk, performing repetitive tasks day after day – experts report that ADHD symptoms (inattention, lack of focus, disinterest) can worsen and become impairing.If you’re on the hunt for an ADHD-friendly job that aligns with your unique strengths, consider the following:[Free Download: 8 Dream Jobs for Adults with ADHD]People with ADHD told ADDitude magazine about the jobs they liked best.“I am a school psychologist.
My job is full of variety and change, which keeps my interest and motivation. Although some of my job involves research, paperwork, and meetings, I also have opportunities for challenge and movement when I’m dealing with children and their behaviors.”“I drive the elderly and disabled to and from appointments.
I love it.”“The monotonous nature of auditing and contract management means I can go into hyperfocus and not have to think.
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