EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 28 MIN
#126 ADHD & All or Nothing Thinking
from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones
Earlier this week whilst in another country, I was 100% convinced I was about to die in a tsunami. My ADHD brain had already planned the escape route, packed the bags, and decided it was all over.That’s the sneaky power of all-or-nothing thinking - one of ADHD’s favourite mental habits. In this episode, we’ll cover:Why ADHD brains default to extremes and struggle to see the middle groundReal-life examples of how black-and-white thinking shows up in daily lifeThe link between your thoughts, feelings, and actions (and why this way of thinking increases procrastination & paralysis!)My simple NAP tool to shift your thinking and regulate your emotionsIf you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I always screw up” or “I’ll never get this right,” this episode is for you!Get your episode recap (aka the 1 page cheat sheet) right here: www.navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheetLINKS TO GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!
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Earlier this week whilst in another country, I was 100% convinced I was about to die in a tsunami. My ADHD brain had already planned the escape route, packed the bags, and decided it was all over. That’s the sneaky power of all-or-nothing thinking - one of ADHD’s favourite mental habits. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why ADHD brains default to extremes and struggle to see the middle groundReal-life examples of how black-and-white thinking shows up in daily lifeThe link between your though...
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