The Gift of ADD

I’m reading The Gift of Adult ADD by Lara Honos-Webb. It’s still kind of new for me – “coming out” so to speak – but I’m understanding more and more, my gift in the life organization realm is centered on helping people who have been “derailed” get back on track. It’s been sitting there right in front of me the whole time so naturally I didn’t see it. With ADD you’re always buzzing. You miss the cues and then you beat yourself up about it. But if you can appreciate yourself and focus on your strengths instead of spending all your time patching up weaknesses you receive the gift. For a lot of us that requires a major shift in not only how we think but how we live our life. Make a practice of constant appreciation. When you find a strength, articulate it to yourself. Yes, I talk to myself all the time – but I’m always guaranteed an audience of at least 3 – me, myself and I. Think gratitude. The power of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy can’t be overstated.