Common obstacles people with ADHD encounter while pursuing goals
Published on Jan 11, 2024 02:54 PM IST
- From procrastination to absence of emotional regulation, here are a few reasons why people with ADHD struggle with pursuing their goals.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is one of the most common disorders that are detected early in childhood. Difficulty in paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness is some of the symptoms of ADHD. "When we are able to understand the common obstacles that get in the way of our goal, we can set ourselves up with the right support and strategies to overcome them," wrote Therapist Meredith Carder.(Unsplash)
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They usually have the plan in mind with the ideas, but they are confused about how to act on it. (Unsplash)
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They struggle in breaking the bigger challenges into small ones, making them feel that it is one huge task. (Unsplash)
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Due to not having their emotions regulated, it can come as a challenge as they try to act on pursuing their goals. (Unsplash)
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They believe in perfectionism to the point that it affects their actions and makes them procrastinate. (Unsplash)
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