At the moment, ADHD is considered something you either have or you don’t. This binary approach to diagnosis has two consequences https://t.co/flbJTOPvvO ...

Core Argument - The presentation advocates for "flow first thinking," a methodology designed to align with neurodivergent minds, particularly those with ADHD, to enhance productivity and unlock individual potential [7][8] - The central problem isn't ADHD itself, but rather forcing neurodivergent individuals into systems that don't accommodate their unique cognitive styles [6][7] Scientific Basis - Research indicates that ADHD brains process dopamine differently, leading to both challenges in motivation and focus, as well as heightened creativity and hyperfocus [9] - A study in The Lancet Psychiatry revealed that up to 70% of adults with ADHD experience flow states regularly, compared to only 16% of the general population [9] - A 2019 study demonstrated that ADHD brains underperform not because they are scattered, but because they are understimulated, craving novelty, challenge, and speed [11][12] Practical Application: The FLOW Framework - The presentation introduces a simple framework called FLOW, with each step building upon the previous one: Find your spark times, Link the boring with the stimulating, Organize your overflow, and Work your week around your peaks [14] - Harvard Business Review found that people working during their peak hours are up to 20% more effective at creative and problem-solving tasks [15] - Context switching can cost up to 40% of productivity, highlighting the importance of streamlining communication with oneself [20] Case Study - A client named Tim, initially perceived as lazy and difficult, saved his company over $300,000 on a single project within a year by being allowed to work with his energy and utilize his flow [13] Call to Action - The presentation challenges the audience to spend the next 10 days tracking their energy levels to identify their "spark times" and patterns of focus [23]

At the moment, ADHD is considered something you either have or you don’t. This binary approach to diagnosis has two consequences https://t.co/lh2tKSPiTF ...

Did you know that sunflowers have a secret. On cloudy days when the sun is nowhere to be found, they don't keep staring at the sky. No, they actually turn toward each other and they pass light back and forth until the sun returns.Now, when I originally heard that, I thought, "What an amazing way to describe community and support." And we should be living that way. But somewhere along the way, I think we forgot. See, we keep getting sold this story that strength equals silence.You must disappear, working on ...

When I was a little girl, I once visited a family rel relative whose whose friend was, according to what my mother told me, was different from everyone else. And during the rest of the drive, I dove into the ocean of curiosity in my little head. I started to wonder, how exactly is he different from me.I remember watching him struggle in social situations, awkward silences, miscues, and discomfort in conversations that felt easy for others. I noticed that the world around him was made for people who fit into ...

At the moment, ADHD is considered something you either have or you don’t. This binary approach to diagnosis has two consequences https://t.co/0zARQnoi2z ...

[music] [applause] [applause] says, "Huh. [snorts] >> Imagine you're watching TV, but someone else has a remote controller. You started get invested in your favorite TV show and then click they change the channel again and again and again.That's exactly what having ADHD feels like. I ush feeling different but different didn't always mean bad. I was social, quick with it and adaptable.I made friends easily. But uh academically I succeeded without match efforts scoring high when I even could not concentrate i ...

The soaring cost of schooling children with conditions including autism and ADHD has driven borrowing by local authorities to record levels https://t.co/HhNbdsxvEv ...

[applause] I want to tell you about my first adult job interview. I was nervous. I went down a rabbit hole scrolling Instagram and Tik Tok for hours and hours looking for tips to perform well.I went in, said hello, sat down super still with a big smile. The interview went great. It was like an easy conversation.And I got the job on the spot. [applause] I was so happy and excited. The interviewer offered to give me feedback.I said, "Oh, yes, please." With a big smile. How bad could it be. I just got the job, ...

[applause] Hey everybody. [clears throat] ADHD. Is it a disorder or is it a superpower? We'll start with you know what these three people have in common? We'll start with Richard Branson over there. Richard Branson had a rough childhood. His high school teachers considered him to be one of the dumbest kids in his high school. and Richard Branson dropped out. Secondary, we've got Tom Cruz. Tom Cruz went through 11 different school systems before he graduated high school and yet went on to be one of the bigge ...