ADHD VS. YOU E-Book

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• Herausgeber: Callie Parker
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Are you ready to turn your ADHD chaos into your greatest strength?
Callie Parker, a mental health enthusiast, has lived the ADHD rollercoaster. She’s turned her distractibility into a superpower and now shares her secrets with you.

In this book you will discover:

• The biggest mistake people make in managing ADHD that prevents them from thriving
• The only 3 techniques you need to know for harnessing ADHD
• The 5 best ways to channel ADHD traits into strengths
• The secret to thriving with ADHD without sacrificing your uniquness
• Why adhering strictly to conventional organization methods is hurting your progress - what what to do instead
• The 3 best tools to help you on your ADHD journey
• 20 thought-provoking journal prompts designed to deepen your understanding and acceptance of ADHD
• A practical habit tracker, aiding you in establishing and maintaining routines that harness the unique strengths of the ADHD mind
• Humorous, relatable stories that will make you see ADHD in a new light.
• And so much more!
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Even if you've been overwhelmed by ADHD's chaos, this book offers easy, implementable strategies. It’s like having a chat with a friend who's been there and come out thriving.

Embrace your ADHD and unlock your potential. Get your copy of "ADHD VS. YOU" today and start turning your chaos into your superpower!

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ADHD VS. YOU

Owning the Chaos and Making It Your Bitch

Callie Parker

Copyright © 2023 by Callie Parker

All rights reserved.

No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.

Contents

PrefaceIntroduction1.Lost My Keys, Lost My Mind2.Ready, Fire, Aim!3.This Could Be Heaven4.Just Do the Damn Thing5.Feeling All the Feels6.It's Not You: It's...Okay. Maybe It's You7.CBT with CBT Charlie8.Holistic HannahGoodbye's Are HardDiscovering Your ADHD Journey Journal Prompts & Habit Tracker

Preface

Hey, you! Yes, you, the brilliant human holding this book . First of all, thank you for letting my ADHD brain take you on this wild rollercoaster. Trust me, it's not any less wild inside my head.

Now, you might be wondering why someone would willingly write a book about a brain that perpetually feels like a pinball machine. Well, honey, if ADHD had a poster child, it would be a very distractible, shiny-object-chasing, but utterly fabulous version of yours truly. Over the years, I've picked up a few tricks to tame the chaos, and it felt selfish to keep them all to myself.

I genuinely hope that by flipping (or scrolling) through these pages, you've felt a little less "I'm the only one who loses their car in a one-story parking lot" and a bit more "Hey, this ADHD thing might just be my superpower."

Now, here's the subtle part: if you've found even a shred of usefulness, humor or camaraderie in this book, it'd be Ah-mazing if you, totally by coincidence, decided to drop a review on Amazon. No pressure, but think of it as karma for all those times you wished someone had left a note about where the remote control was hidden. Also, if you've developed an inexplicable urge to stalk—I mean, follow—someone new on Facebook, why not make it "Callie Parker, Author"?

Remember, ADHD might make us occasionally forget where we left our coffee mug (spoiler: it's on the dryer), but it also makes us, without a doubt, the life of the party. So let's celebrate our quirks and make this journey the most entertaining one ever!

Stay distractingly awesome,

Callie

Introduction

Unraveling the ADHD Stigma: Yes, It's a Real Thing, Karen

Hey there, brave soul. So, you're diving into the enigmatic realm of ADHD, huh? Look, let's get one thing straight right off the bat: ADHD isn’t just the quirky sidekick in the movie of life—it’s the damn superhero. Granted, our cape might occasionally be worn as a turban because we forgot how capes work, and our superhero landing might look more like tripping over an invisible pebble. But hey, style points, right?

Now, before you raise an eyebrow and mumble, "What the hell did I just pick up?", hear me out. Sure, the world often paints ADHD as this inconvenient, scatter-brained condition, the cosmic price we pay for...I don't know, being too fabulous? But what if I told you that behind all the lost car keys, forgotten anniversaries (sorry, Karen) and, "Oh look, a squirrel!" moments, there's an arsenal of superpowers just waiting to be unleashed?

Oh, and don’t worry. We won’t be tiptoeing around the science-y bits with fluffy words. Nah, we’re diving deep. But think of it as diving into a pool filled with glittery jello shots, because...why the hell not? We'll throw around terms like "neurotransmitters" with the same zest we reserve for curse words when we stub our toe.

So, buckle up, my potentially ADHD or ADHD-curious comrade. You're about to embark on a rollercoaster ride, one that’s been engineered by brains that can hyperfocus on inorganic chemistry for hours, but forget what we had for breakfast.

Let's unmask ADHD, embrace our quirks and maybe—just maybe—find our mind, I mean, keys, in the process.

The ADHD Experience: Beyond The Hyper Kid Stereotypes

Alright, ADHD squad and the curious cats who somehow wandered here (Was it the cover? Or the title? Killed it on both, huh?!). It's time to get real. You know those classic ADHD images? Little Timmy, bouncing off the walls at a family BBQ, fueled by too many candy bars and suspicious-looking juice pouches? Or maybe the artistic dreamer, Jane, forever lost in a daydream, with a knack for turning in her homework precisely... never?

Well, grab those clichéd images, crumple 'em up and slam-dunk them into the trash bin of outdated ideas. And while you're at it, give 'em the finger. Because the ADHD spectrum is as broad and diverse as your grandma's TV remote collection (you know, the ones she never uses but refuses to throw away).

ADHD isn't just hyperactivity. Hell, not all of us are hyperactive at all. I mean, don't get me wrong; I've had those days where I feel like a squirrel after a double espresso. But then there are moments where my couch and I become one, and the mere idea of moving feels like running a marathon.

And the brainy stuff behind all this? Oh, it's freaking fascinating! Our brains aren't just playing jazz; they're orchestrating a multi-genre fusion concert. Those neurotransmitters? Sometimes they’re chilling, taking a smoke break when they should be passing crucial info. Other times? It's like they've had an energy drink overdose and are partying like it's 1999.

We're gonna dive deep into the mechanics of the ADHD brain, but think of it as exploring a vibrant, unpredictable jungle, not a dreary science lab. And trust me, by the end of this book, you'll realize ADHD isn’t just about being the "hyper kid" or the "space cadet." It's a galaxy of experiences, with its own set of constellations, and maybe a UFO or two. Because why the fuck not?

So, whether you're here trying to decode your own brain or you're just a curious wanderer, brace yourself. We're about to tear down the stereotypes, one misinformed cliché at a time, and discover the dazzling universe that is ADHD.

Why This Book: Because We Need a Guide That's Not as Dull as Aunt Carol's Potato Salad

Raise your hand if you've ever suffered through a mind-numbingly boring self-help book that made you want to chuck it across the room. Now, raise your other hand if you've tried to understand ADHD but found yourself drowning in a sea of medical jargon and yawn-inducing paragraphs. If you're currently standing with both arms raised, resembling a very confused referee, then, my friend, this book is for you.

ADHD, the unofficial superpower, has for too long been cloaked in myths, misconceptions, and, let's face it, dull-ass explanations. Think of this book as the spicy salsa to that bland-ass taco of information you've been fed.

Why this book? Because who wants to sift through drab pages that feel like they've been penned by someone who thinks watching paint dry is a thrilling pastime? We need facts, sure. But, wouldn't it be rad if those facts were served with a side of sass, a sprinkle of snark and maybe a dash of "Did they really just say that?!"