Although the label of ADHD carries a stigma that can make you feel stupid and not as good as the average person; it is in fact, a gift.
There are many things that come easily to a person with ADHD that may be more difficult for the average person.
If you have ADHD you can find ways to turn the negative aspects of the symptoms into positive qualities.
Take a look at a few positive aspects of ADHD and take pride in them.
People with ADHD:
- Are very creative because they look at things differently from the average person
- Have amazingly natural qualities of perception and are highly intuitive
- Have enormous energy that never seems to run out and can sustain this untapped energy for a very long time
- Have a great sense of curiosity.
They need to know the how and why of everything.
This is more than just plain curiosity, it's a real need they must fulfill to understand how something works - Can multi-task.
Yes, that's right they can multi-task; and don't let anyone tell you there is no such thing as multi-tasking! Although someone with ADHD may not be able to focus on one thing at a time, they can do many things all at the same time, picking up exactly where they left off for each task
Research has shown that the brain of a person with ADHD develops slower and some if the functionality is different from the average brain; it does not mean that you are stupid or lazy.
All it means is that you have a different way of learning.
And bear in mind that, despite the standardized measures and test scores on many of the statewide tests, those with ADHD are highly intelligent.
Just look at some famous people who have ADHD: Pablo Picasso, Dustin Hoffman, Jim Carey, Jack Nicholson, Elvis Presley, Robin Williams, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, John F.
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Kennedy, Prince Charles, Michael Jordan, Terry Bradshaw, Henry Ford, Mozart, Bill Gates, Christopher Columbus, Jack Nicholson, Elvis Presley, and there are a lot more.
And the latest to be added to this list of ADHD high achievers is Michael Phelps!It was more than just his determination that made him a winner.
His ADHD symptoms of hyper-focus and energy played a huge role.
He broke all kinds of records in the 2008 Olympics.
So you see, you are in great company! The biggest difference between you and the average person is that you think "outside the box", and those who "think outside the box" are sure to succeed! So you see the symptoms of ADHD actually make you special and unique.
Consider it to be a gift, not a disability.
The choice is yours, your genetic difference can make you brilliant under the right conditions or disordered under the accepted norms of our society.
Discover the special conditions that will unlock your brilliance and the "sky's the limit".
Your genetic difference can make you brilliant - given the right conditions - or disordered - given the more typical conditions of our society.
If you have the ADD/ADHD gene and discover the special conditions that will unlock your brilliance, the "sky is the limit" for what you can achieve.
Your objective is to turn the negative aspects of ADHD into positive aspects.
You can learn the special conditions to unlock your brilliance or you can remain disordered where society has placed you.
The choice is yours.
If you discover your brilliant star, the "sky is the limit".
As parents, make sure you teach your ADHD child that it's not a bad thing, work with your child and bring out those positive aspects - find their strength and build on it.
Find their brilliance and encourage them in that direction.
And be supportive, every person with ADHD needs at least one person they can rely on and who will support them no matter what.
Michael Phelps has his mother.
Use your gift and remember ADHD is not a disability but a gift; it's simply a different way of learning and doing things.
You are smart! You can accomplish great things! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Find out how you can control ADHD and make it work for you here.