ADHD Parenting Tip - Focus More on the Specific Behaviors and Challenges Than the Diagnosis of ADHD

I have often said that living with ADHD can be compared to the blade of a double-edged sword. There can be great advantages or strengths, while at the same time, there are often many overwhelming challenges and frustrations. The life of a child, or anyone for that matter, who is different is never easy. Both sides of life can be sharp.

So How Do You Manage It All?

One of the fundamental principles I share with parents, children, and families touched by ADHD is the idea of letting go of the label. Yes, it can be important. Let me rephrase that, for many people it provides incredible clarity. But once you have that clarity, you still need to know what to do next.

That's why I encourage people to pay more attention to the specific challenges and behaviors that are getting in the way, instead of this overwhelming often times vague diagnosis that is ADHD.

When you focus on ADHD as a diagnosis, most people see a disorder that cannot be cured. They focus on the negatives that come with it. But when you focus on the specific behaviors and challenges, you can identify specifically what you want to change.

Let me give you some questions to consider:

What do you want to accomplish in life?
What's holding you (or a loved one) back?
What do you need to reach your goals?

Those three questions are the key to success, and most coaches will ask their clients, athletes, or students to consider those very things.

If you focus on strengths, and reaching your goals, you will have a much greater chance of overcoming your challenges, than if you were to spend the majority of your time trying to "fix" everything that is wrong or not as good in your life.

ADHD doesn't have to hold you back! While I don't believe that it itself is a gift, I do believe that every single human being is born with natural talents and abilities. Why let anything get in your way, especially a diagnosis like ADHD?

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From Dr. Rory Stern & ADHDFamilyOnline.com