ADHD, Burnout and Overwhelm
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Summary In this episode, Matt Gupwell and Andrew Jay discuss the challenges of burnout and overwhelm, particularly in the context of ADHD and neurodivergence. They explore the importance of acknowledging feelings of being 'whelmed', the impact of societal expectations, and the necessity of self-care. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication about mental health, recognizing signs of burnout in oneself and others, especially children, and the value of externalizing executive functioning tasks. They also touch on the importance of finding balance in productivity and personalizing strategies for recovery. Chapters 00:00 Introduction in my dressing gown! 02:09 How are you really? 04:31 Recognising we're burtout and what we need to do first. 06:16 Next steps to recovery 09:17 Discussing burnout in the workplace 12:18 Owning the labels and not being ashamed 16:30 The Cost to the workplace 18:44 Accepting burnout and doing the right thing. 26:04 Recognizing Signs of Burnout in Children 31:48 Managing Productivity Peaks and Valleys 39:35 Skills that can help up manage burnout 41:24 Leveraging AI for Executive Functioning 46:01 The Importance of Personalization in Strategies 50:59 Final thoughts Contact Divergenceuk.org for assessments and diagnosis: https://divergenceuk.org Contact Matt for Consultancy, workplace training or 1-2-1 Mentoring: https://thinkneurodiversity.com TALKADHD Whatsapp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JR8R8jTl5zY0jr8MzXjIE7 YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TALKADHD
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