5 ADHD Strengths You Never Knew You Had (and how to use them!)

Why is it SO important to focus on our ADHD Strengths? For the simple reason that our brain wiring is something that’s never going to change, so until we learn to accept it, embrace it and use it to our advantage, then we’re always going to feel like we’re driving a car with square wheels.

Now, not every ADHD strength listed in this video is going to apply to you, but I encourage you to think about how you can take this line of thinking and use it to make life just a little bit easier every day.

I recognize that we all can’t just quit our jobs or demand accommodations in the workplace, but the more we can break down our struggles into micro problems, then the easier it will be to come up with micro solutions to reduce the feeling of constantly struggling to keep up.

The topics listed in this video are general ADHD strengths that I see in my clients. If you want to hone in on your individual strengths, I highly recommend taking the Via Character Strengths Assessment. It’s free, and it’s the most psychometrically accurate summation of your personal essence.

Why is this important to know? Because the more you live into your strengths, the easier life will be.

[andrewszabo]

I managed a small team of people. I had success structuring the team to strengths and weaknesses including my own. Had someone on my team tasked with scheduling, organizing files, taking meeting notes - weaknesses to me but easy and relaxing work to them.

My advice is be transparent with your team about what you're bad and good at. My team was happy that I managed the direction, politics, communications, and problem solving. I was happy they kept me together.

[CoralBalmoral]

Great points, agree about having someone ask the questions to get into the details of an idea - as long as it's positive and doesn't crush the creative impulse behind the idea... My energy has wild peaks and troughs.
Yes, first renpose!
Yes also wheel spinning (hyperfocus on negative outcomes? 🤔) and or lack of completion...

[Heyuher]

Oh gosh, forgotten flights? They're so expensive! Whew! I've found that I can break things down for planning... actually much better than many people around me. However, I struggle with the execution/ completion.

[work_in_progress]

I think that you started a good discussion about whether ADHD gives you more or less energy. It is a heterogeneous disorder and there are different presentations and severity levels.

I am sorry if some people question you about having ADHD because of this opinion and the starting on time. As it was said in the documentary adhd and loving it if you know one person with adhd, you know one person with adhd. Keep strong. For me, it is definitely less energy, sadly

[Bianca-htwt]

Love this video and I really appreciate talking about ADHD strength. I had a long ADHD day. This is the pep talk I need. Thank you

[perjohanaxell]

Good list I can recognise most of them to varying degrees. Would like to point out that that people with primary inattentive adhd (add) doesn't necessarily have that energy you talk about. For me lack of energy have been a big problem and I can sometimes envy the energy of other adhders.

[taukirsyed]

Get used to my comments in your videos.
So freakin relatable 😮

[jessicalane]

Can’t wait until august 5th - you better post that video!

[capputhesiamese]

Omg I thought I had super powers turned out it’s just adhd 🎉

[ADHDLove]

Love this. It is good to share strengths too!!!

[ImpulseHobby]

It's all about high energy ADHD person. Low energy ADD one cannot start at all.

[MultiStar]

I don’t think this lady has adhd… sounds way off. “We get started on projects before anybody else”? Strongly disagree. “We have all the energy in the world?” Not sure what ADHD you have… are you just trying to make a name? I have adhd, major case of inattentive to be exact, and none of these apply other than “creative” but everyone is somewhat creative so this isn’t saying much. I hope you’re not just trying to finesse people to your channel