I quit my job and was immediately pregnant with my second child. I was a workaholic who loved my job and I was good at it however, after having my first child, I knew I couldn’t continue on that career path and raise him the way I wanted to. There’s always an idea (a thousand) swirling through my brain at any given moment and my hyper focus and lack of a need for much sleep keep me going. After college I went into management at a massive retailer. I’ve always been a dreamer and doer- usually to a fault. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lindsay below. By finding a job that caters to one’s interests, an individual with ADHD can truly shine, using hyperfocus to their advantage.We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lindsay Thompson. This may be difficult for a growing child, but can ultimately become advantageous for an adult in the workplace. Making work or school stimulating can capture your focus in the same way as your favorite activities. Ultimately, the best way to cope with hyperfocus is not to fight it by forbidding certain activities, but rather to harness it. Television, computer, or other distractions to get your attention if you get Ask a friend, colleague, or family member toĬall or email you at specific times.Remind you of other tasks that need to be completed. Set a timer to keep yourself accountable and to.This can keep you from spending too much time on any one job. Prioritize daily tasks and accomplish them oneĪt a time. Unless something or someone interrupts theĬhild, hours can drift by when important tasks, appointments, and relationshipsĪdults with ADHD also have to deal with hyperfocus, on the job and at home.
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