Selfisms: Elevator Pitches for Your Life

What if you didn’t need resolutions, vision boards, or a “word of the year” to move forward?In this episode, Christine introduces Selfisms — short, personal belief statements that act like mental shortcuts for decision-making, social situations, and overwhelm. Think: small rules you already live by… just made intentional. If you know what an elevator pitch is – it’s like that, but not necessarily for your business.Christine kicks things off with a Broadway story that includes an unexpected encounter with Lin-Manuel Miranda, then breaks down how Selfisms helped her freeze less, decide faster, and show up more confidently — long before she ever knew she had ADHD.This episode is especially for solo adults with ADHD who are tired of constantly reinventing the wheel every time life throws a decision their way.In This Episode, We Cover:What a Selfism is (and what it is not)Why Selfisms work better than resolutions for ADHD brainsHow Selfisms reduce overwhelm, anxiety, and decision fatigueReal-life examples from:Teaching and educationJob interviewsSocial situations (including celebrity encounters 👀)How to spot Selfisms you’re already usingHow to write your own so they sound like you, not a memeWhere to keep them so they’re actually usefulWhy Selfisms can evolve as you doWhy Selfisms Are ADHD-FriendlySelfisms help because they:Reduce mental loadEliminate “start from scratch” decisionsAct as built-in scripts for sticky momentsCreate consistency without rigidityLower anxiety in social and professional situationsThey’re not about perfection — they’re about making life easier for Future You.Mentioned in This Episode:Broadway culture & theater peopleMusic teaching philosophy & classroom decision-makingJob interviews and values-based alignmentThe upcoming ASSAP for ADHD framework:AccessSecurityStructureActionPace(More on ASSAP coming in January!)Next Up:Next week’s episode focuses on reflection, rebooting, and intentional transitions, and how Selfisms can support you during reset seasons — whenever your reset happens.Let’s Stay ConnectedSubscribe on YouTube: A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHDListen on your favorite podcast appVisit: www.twocatscoaching.comWant my freebies? Click hereLike, share, and comment — it truly helps the show growAnd if you’re navigating life solo with ADHD and want one-on-one support?Christine’s here. This is what she does.You aren’t broken.You aren’t behind.And you’re not as alone as you think.