The second and final part of Dr. Ned Hallowell's How to ADHD interview!This week, we discuss how to find the right job for you, and how to KEEP IT. :D Dr. H...
This is what I understood from the video: it is not about taking any job, it is about finding one that truly fits how your brain works. Dr. Hallowell suggests thinking in three circles: what you love, what you are good at, and what people will pay for. Where those overlap is where your career should aim.
ADHD brains tend to thrive in creative, energetic, fast moving environments, while overly rigid or repetitive roles can feel draining. If your current job is not the right fit, do not rush to leave. Instead, explore new options while maintaining stability.
The overall takeaway: ADHD does not mean you are failing, it means you need the right environment to bring out your strengths.
TLDR: ADHD shines in creative, fast spaces. Find the overlap of love, skill, and pay.
This is what I understood from the video: it is not about taking any job, it is about finding one that truly fits how your brain works. Dr. Hallowell suggests thinking in three circles: what you love, what you are good at, and what people will pay for. Where those overlap is where your career should aim.
ADHD brains tend to thrive in creative, energetic, fast moving environments, while overly rigid or repetitive roles can feel draining. If your current job is not the right fit, do not rush to leave. Instead, explore new options while maintaining stability.
The overall takeaway: ADHD does not mean you are failing, it means you need the right environment to bring out your strengths.
TLDR: ADHD shines in creative, fast spaces. Find the overlap of love, skill, and pay.