Feb 9
In Episode #63 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about how complaining, venting, feeling sorry for yourself and playing the victim is the gateway drug to an unhappy life that puts you at the mercy of your ADHD, by completely focusing on your weaknesses and not your strengths. Learn about: BMW - and it’s not the car The science behind why rumination is bad for our brains Why what we say to ourselves matters What my definition of high-functioning with ADHD looks like What kinds of people I choose to have in my life Discover: A different way to see your ADHD and it’s not disordered What demotivates the ADHD brain What you need to focus on to drive your motivation How to become the hero in your own life The importance of mindset The importance of gratitude The easiest thing you can do to start slowly shifting your mindset What makes the ADHD brain happier Tracy then shares an amazing lesson that a young woman in her FB group taught her about her own beliefs around the brain, honesty, her own power and abilities.
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"Our brains are sticky. And so we have for every one bad thing that we see, we need five things to counterbalance that."
- Tracy Otsuka
"Knowing who we are what we value and learning how to stand our ground, not worrying so much about fitting in and making everyone happy."
- Tracy Otsuka
"There's no such thing as failure. You either get what you wanted, or you learn."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy explores how knitting and needlework can reduce stress and improve mental well-being.
- Tracy believes that many members' beliefs and experiences are based on self-told stories rather than actual facts, and encourages them to re-examine these beliefs through conversation.
- Tracy explains that her group's focus on ADHD is not about elitism or ableism, but rather about recognizing and utilizing strengths to manage the condition.
[07:50 - 18:39] Shifting Mindset for ADHD Individuals to Find Happiness
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of meaningful work and self-belief for ADHD individuals, highlighting their unique ideation abilities and potential for creativity.
- Tracy suggests shifting mindset to find gratitude for happiness.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, gratitude, and celebrating successes for happiness and well-being.
[18:39 - 28:33] Self-Awareness, Boundaries, and Personal Growth
- Tracy reflects on her son's 18th birthday, feeling a mix of emotions as he grows up and realizes the fragility of time.
- Tracy shares her struggle with clarifying her identity and values, especially in her podcast and Facebook group.
- Tracy reflects on a post from a young woman in her group who rehearsed her failures in detail, but failed to ask for advice on breaking the cycle.
EP. 23: ADHD and Rumination
EP. 12: Learned Helplessness and ADHD
EP. 32: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How Can it Help ADHD?
EP. 50: Meditation That Even You Can Do (Especially if You’re Inattentive or Have RSD) with ADHD Life Coach, Diann Wingert
EP. 26: Tracy’s Strength-Focused ADHD Book List
