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ADHD & Stoicism
Acceptance Strength
Stoicism, at its simplest, asks us to be the best of ourselves by controlling what we can control and letting go of what we cannot.
Practicing Stoicism allows us to be more attuned to the present moment, to our values, and to our connections with the world around us.
Why is this helpful for people with neurodivergent brains?
Think of a horse and a rider. The horse is our wonderful neurodivergent brain. The rider is our mind. The horse has more physical power than the rider. A horse, with an unskilled rider, might balk or might throw the rider off by dashing off in an unexpected direction.
A skillful rider works with their horse, channeling its power, calming it when a sudden noise might frighten it, and making sure the horse has time to rest and play.
Practicing Stoicism helps us become a skilled rider of our brain.
Stoicism...
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Helps us get comfortable with the necessary discomfort of hard work and uncertainty.
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Reminds us to pause, reflect, and act from our highest self.
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Provides a framework so we can act in alignment with our values.
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Restores our ability to work harmoniously with ourselves and others.
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Re-establishes a sense of purpose in our own lives.
Practicing Stoicism has personally helped me to accept, manage, and love my neurodivergent brain. Let me help you do the same.

"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space, is our power to choose our response."
- Victor Frankl
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