Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Bundle (312 pages)

THE STRENGTHS OF THE ADHD BRAIN

While individuals with ADHD may face a lot of challenges as a result of their symptoms, there are also a lot of strengths that can come as a result of ADHD. To borrow a great analogy from ADHD expert Dr Edward Hallowell:

“Your brain is like a Ferrari race-car engine. It is very powerful. But there is one problem. You have bicycle brakes. Your brakes are not strong enough to control the powerful brain you’ve got”.

What this analogy points to is that when nurtured and supported appropriately the ADHD brain has some wonderful strengths. Particularly when you learn to control it in a positive way.

Here are just a few of the many wonderful traits and abilities seen in individuals with ADHD:

HYPER-FOCUS

SOCIAL CONNECTION

EMPATHY

The ability to channel all your energy and attention in to work that you enjoy or find interesting.

The ability to connect with others through warmth and often humour.

The ability to be empathetic and practice kindness and generosity towards others.

CREATIVITY

WILLINGNESS TO TAKE RISKS The willingness to step outside of your comfort-zone and try something new.

PERSISTENCE

The ability to “think outside the box” and come up with wonderful and creative solutions.

The ability to continue to persist towards a goal, regardless of challenges, when you set your mind to something.

PASSION

SPONTANEITY

HUMOUR

The ability to be driven and passionate in situations and work you care about.

The ability to be driven by energy and impulses to be spontaneous.

The ability to be silly, laugh at yourself and situations, and not take life to seriously.