50 Journal Prompts For Those Living With ADHD
What if you could turn your ADHD into a superpower? Discover the transformative impact of journaling tailored specifically for ADHD in our latest episode. We'll guide you through five key categories of journaling prompts—daily reflections, challenges, management strategies, personal growth, and mindfulness—each designed to help you better understand and leverage your unique ADHD traits. Learn how to recognize your small victories and reframe ADHD as a different, yet valuable way of thinking.
Immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we discuss personalized journaling strategies for ADHD. Using prompts from a blog post on Listallion.com, we emphasize journaling as a non-judgmental space that doesn't require fancy tools or perfection. Whether it's a notebook, your phone, or even a napkin, the goal is to engage in the process. Tune in as we share practical tips to reframe perceived weaknesses and turn "what ifs" into "what if I coulds," empowering you to manage and celebrate your ADHD journey.
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Episode Transcript
Okay, so today we're diving into something I think a
lot of people listening canrelate to journaling, but with a
twist.
Speaker 3 (00:07):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:07):
You sent us these journal prompts yes.
From listallioncom, and they'respecifically designed for
people with ADHD.
Speaker 3 (00:16):
And that's what makes it really interesting, right?
Because it's not just, you know, your typical like what did I
eat today?
Kind of prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
These are designed to really help uncover yeah some
of those unique strengths andchallenges that people with adhd
experience exactly because it'sone thing to like keep a
journal just to, you know, getthings out yeah but it's another
thing to have prompts that canactually help you understand
your brain better.
Totally and this blog post fromApril 2024, it seems to be
(00:46):
right on the pulse of this wholemovement to reframe ADHD not as
a deficit but as a differentway of thinking.
Speaker 3 (00:53):
Exactly.
It's less about fixing and moreabout understanding.
Right and how can we work withthe way that your brain
naturally operates?
Speaker 1 (01:01):
So how does this blog post 50 journal prompts for
those living with ADHD?
Listalian, how does it approachthis?
Speaker 3 (01:10):
So it breaks the pumps down into five different
categories.
And each of these categorieskind of tackles a different
aspect of the ADHD experience.
So it's really like a toolboxand you can pick and choose what
really speaks to you.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
I like that, having options.
So walk us through thesecategories.
What are we dealing with here?
Speaker 3 (01:26):
so first up, you've got daily reflections and this
is all about buildingself-awareness okay things like
your energy levels throughoutthe day, or when do you feel
like you hit that sweet spot offocus, right, maybe?
What are some small victoriesthat happen that you might not
even notice?
Speaker 1 (01:40):
that's a good point about small victories with adhd.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
Sometimes just getting out of bed can feel like
a win absolutely those winsmatter yeah then you've got
challenges okay and this isreally encouraging you to kind
of face those ADHD relateddifficulties head-on, but in a
constructive way sounds kind oflike a judgment-free zone yes to
be real with yourself aboutwhat's tough exactly because
stigma thrives in silence.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
Right.
Speaker 3 (02:05):
And so the more we understand ourselves and openly
acknowledge, you know, thechallenges, the better we can
kind of combat thosemisconceptions out in the world.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
Makes sense, so what's next?
Speaker 3 (02:17):
Next up is management strategies, and this is where I
think it gets really practical.
Speaker 1 (02:26):
It's about ditching that one size fits all advice
and really discovering whatworks for you.
Okay, so less about trying tofit into someone else's box and
more about building your ownpersonalized toolkit.
Speaker 3 (02:32):
Exactly.
Then we've got personal growth,and this category is all about
shifting that focus fromlimitations to strengths, really
taking the time to celebratethose achievements, big and
small, and really recognizingthe unique way that your ADHD
brain contributes to yourawesomeness.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
I'm sensing a theme here of really embracing what
makes you you.
Speaker 3 (02:54):
Absolutely.
And finally, we havemindfulness and ADHD, and this
one, I think, is reallyimportant because it's often
overlooked.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Yeah, I was going to say we hear so much about
mindfulness in general, but Idon't often see it specifically
connected to ADHD.
Speaker 3 (03:08):
Right, but incorporating mindfulness
practices can be such a gamechanger for focus and emotional
regulation especially with ADHD.
It's like providing your brainwith an extra set of tools to
navigate the chaos.
Speaker 1 (03:19):
It's like you're giving your brain that
instruction manual it canactually use.
Speaker 3 (03:23):
That's a great way to put it.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Instead of trying to force it to work on somebody
else's terms Exactly.
Speaker 3 (03:27):
So are you ready to dive into some of these prompts
and see how they work in action?
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Let's get specific.
What's one that jumps out atyou?
Speaker 3 (03:34):
Okay, so in the daily reflections category there's
one that seems really simple,but I think it packs a punch.
How did you feel when youcompleted a task today?
Speaker 1 (03:44):
Okay, I'm intrigued.
Why is that one so powerful?
Speaker 3 (03:47):
So it really comes down to tapping into your
brain's reward system.
Okay, you know, when wecomplete a task, our brain
releases dopamine and that givesus that feeling of pleasure and
accomplishment.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Right.
Speaker 3 (03:59):
And that encourages us to repeat the behavior.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
So it's like positive reinforcement for our brains.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
Exactly.
But here's the thing Researchsuggests that for individuals
with ADHD there might be somedifferences in those reward
pathways, so sometimes thatimmediate sense of reward that
dopamine hit might be lessintense or shorter lived.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
Oh.
Speaker 3 (04:20):
OK.
So by actually taking the timeto tune into those positive
feelings, even if they're subtle, we're kind of giving our
brains a little extra boost.
Speaker 1 (04:27):
So we're sort of consciously acknowledging those
wins, even if they seem small.
Speaker 3 (04:31):
Exactly and over time that can actually help rewire
those reward pathways, making iteasier to stay motivated and
complete those tasks.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
That's really cool.
I can see how that would behelpful.
Speaker 3 (04:42):
OK, give me another one.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
All right.
How about this one from thechallenges category?
What misconceptions about ADHDbother you?
Speaker 3 (04:49):
Ooh, that's a good one.
It's funny because I feel likeeven just the way we talk about
ADHD sometimes can perpetuatesome of those misconceptions.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
Exactly, and this prompt is really encouraging you
to challenge those narratives.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
It's about reclaiming your story and deciding.
You know what ADHD means to you.
Speaker 3 (05:08):
Totally, you know.
It makes me think about thatquote from the blog post that we
talked about earlier, where itsays ADHD isn't a deficit of
attention, but a different wayof thinking.
Speaker 1 (05:18):
Yes, that's such a key takeaway from this whole
piece.
It's really about reframingADHD, not as a disorder that
needs to be fixed, but just adifferent way of experiencing
the world.
Speaker 3 (05:28):
And that difference can come with its own set of
strengths, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Well, people with ADHD are often bursting with
creativity.
Speaker 3 (05:35):
They can be hyper-focused when they're
passionate about something.
They're adaptable, they thinkoutside the box.
They bring a fresh perspectiveto everything they do.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Yeah, it's like flipping the script on what it
means to have an ADHD brain.
Speaker 3 (05:48):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
Okay, I love it.
What else have we got in thistreasure trove of prompts?
Speaker 3 (05:58):
There's one from the mindfulness and ADHD category
that I think is particularlypowerful Describe a peaceful
place where you like to relaxand clear your mind.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Yeah, I can see where that'd be really helpful.
Speaker 3 (06:06):
It's about creating that mental escape hatch.
Speaker 1 (06:08):
Right, like a reset button for your brain.
Speaker 3 (06:10):
Exactly so.
When things start to feeloverwhelming, you can just
return to that image in yourmind and it can bring a sense of
calm and focus.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
It's like these prompts aren't even just about
writing.
They're like little thoughtexperiments for your brain.
Speaker 3 (06:23):
That's a great way to put it.
They're springboards for deeperself-discovery.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
This has been really eye-opening.
I'm so glad we're talking aboutthis.
Speaker 3 (06:29):
You know, it's interesting how this blog post
tackles like a potentiallycomplex topic in such an
approachable way.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
I agree, the tone is really encouraging.
Yeah, it's like having asupportive friend, kind of
cheering you on as you'rewriting.
Speaker 3 (06:43):
It really captures that spirit of embracing your
neurodiversity.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
Which is so important because ADHD is not a one size
fits all experience.
Speaker 3 (06:51):
Exactly.
That's the beauty of journalingit gives you that personalized
space for exploration.
Yeah, you can figure out whatworks for you.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
No judgment, just self-discovery.
Speaker 3 (07:00):
Exactly, and speaking of discovery for those
listening who are ready to kindof embark on their own
journaling journey, where canthey find this incredible list
of prompts?
Speaker 1 (07:10):
Right, let's give them the details.
Speaker 3 (07:11):
You can find the full blog post 50 prompts.
Speaker 1 (07:19):
Right, let's give them the details.
You can find the full blog post50 Journal Prompts for those
Living with ADHD Listallion overat listallioncom.
Speaker 3 (07:21):
Perfect, we'll make sure to include that link in the
show notes as well.
Awesome, and remember, youdon't need anything fancy to
journal.
Just grab a notebook, yourphone, even a napkin, if that's
all you've got, and just startjotting down your thoughts.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
It's about the process, not perfection.
Speaker 3 (07:35):
Love that.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
Okay, Now before we wrap up, you always leave us
with something to ponder.
I do don't.
Well, we've talked a lot aboutreframing ADHD right, Seeing
those so-called weaknesses aspotential strengths.
Speaker 3 (07:44):
Yeah, flipping the script.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
So my question for you, dear listener, is this
what's one thing that youpreviously saw as a weakness,
maybe even something people havetold you is a negative part of
your ADHD, that you couldreframe as a strength through
journaling?
Speaker 3 (07:59):
It's like turning those what ifs into what if I
could.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
Precisely Because, oftentimes, those very traits
that make us feel different arethe ones that, when harnessed
effectively, become our greatestassets.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
So true become our greatest assets.
So true.
Well, on that note ofempowerment, we wrap up this
deep dive into the world of ADHDjournaling.
A huge thank you to you forsharing your insights and to you
, our listeners, for joining uson this journey.
Remember, your brain is capableof amazing things and with a
little self-compassion and awhole lot of journaling, you can
unlock its full potential.
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