Distractibility, novelty-seeking, and a tendency to expect the worst all contribute to the ADHD-related challenge of staying with the good and shaking off the bad.
When this happens with my own therapy clients with ADHD, I recommend self-monitoring, or the practice of observing your mood and behavior with intention.
In my experience, it has powerful effects on symptom control and wellbeing.If self-monitoring is new to you, here are two ways to work it into your everyday life.The ADHD brain is often quick to fixate on the next big thing — landing your dream job, making your TikTok post go viral, hoping for love at first sight on your next date — which can crowd out simple pleasures.
Self-monitoring helps you stay with your small moments of joy.[Get This Free Download: Make Mindfulness Work for You]Happiness comes from the smallest seeds — moments like:Individually, these happy moments may not be life-changing, but as they add up over the course of the day, they have tremendous effects on mood.
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