Feb 24 2025 18 mins 4
Ever find yourself drowning in shoulds?
🚨 I should be more productive.
🚨 I should have my life together by now.
🚨 I should be able to do this like everyone else.
But here’s the thing—"should" is one of the most toxic words for ADHD brains. It fuels shame, keeps us stuck, and makes us feel like we’re constantly failing.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
✔️ How "should" creates a shame spiral that leads to avoidance, hiding, and self-criticism.
✔️ Why "should" actually makes us less likely to do the thing.
✔️ A real-life story of how I got trapped in a "should" spiral after being filmed for an ADHD documentary.
✔️ The thought-feeling-action cycle and how to shift your self-talk.
⚡ Plus! Doors to the Navigating Adult ADHD Membership are open for one more day! If you’re ready to stop spinning in shame & start applying what you’re learning here, come join us before doors close! → https://www.navigatingadultadhd.com/joinnow
✨ You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re just learning how to work with your ADHD brain instead of against it.
🎧 Hit play & let’s talk about it!
