Jun 9
Join Tracy for Episode #131 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women as she celebrates the one-millionth download of her podcast and expresses her gratitude for your support and confidence. Tracy spends this episode sharing how this podcast has changed her life. She discusses what she’s learned and how it might help you too.
Discover what it means to be future focused vs. past focused, how to figure out your own ADHD formula, the importance of not believing everything you think and how what they say about you is none of your business, how action generates positive emotion, why it’s never too late and you’re never too old, how to never be bored another day of your life, what ADHD women have in common, and three simple steps to moving that big thing forward.
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"ADHD brains thrive with positive emotion and we wilt around negative emotion."
- Tracy Otsuka
"The key is the intention that we pick that thing that really would help us move forward that we have thought about for a long, long time."
- Tracy Otsuka
" want to teach you have to fire up your own dopamine and feel good when you're not having the best day, week or month."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy struggles with celebrating accomplishments due to a condition called Reward Deficiency Syndrome, where the brain doesn't receive expected satisfaction from achievements.
- Tracy has learned the importance of being future-focused versus past-focused in her work with ADHD.
- Tracy realized that starting a podcast wasn't as daunting as she thought, and breaking it down into small tasks made it more manageable.
[24:41 - 39:37] Pursuing Passions and Living Life to the Fullest
- Tracy says she doesn't pay attention to podcast metrics, only checking Apple Podcasts reviews occasionally.
- Tracy realized that listening to others' opinions can distract her from her core mission and values, and she should prioritize her own goals and values over external opinions.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passions and values, regardless of age or perceived limitations.
- Tracy believes ADHD women are meant to lead and forge their own path, as they see things differently and have a unique perspective.
- Tracy encourages listeners to take action on their ideas, rather than just thinking about them, and to surround themselves with supportive people who will help them make their dreams a reality.
- Tracy encourages listeners to identify their "get it done formula" and pursue their passions, citing her own experience with ADHD.
