Why our ADHD comes with so many strengths (even when It doesn’t feel that way)
When we talk about ADHD, the conversation often centres around the challenges—and yes, there are plenty of those. But what’s talked about far less are the strengths that often come with an ADHD brain.
And there are so many.
If you have ADHD, you might recognise some of these traits in yourself:
Strong intuition
Creative, out-of-the-box thinking
The ability to solve problems quickly and under pressure
A calm head in a crisis
Resilience, even if it sometimes feels like you're hanging on by a thread
A spontaneous energy that brings fun and originality
A love for finding solutions and making things better
A natural entrepreneurial spirit
These qualities often go unrecognised—not just by others, but by us, too. That’s because many of us with ADHD have spent years (sometimes decades) being misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or masking to fit in. We internalise the messages that we’re not trying hard enough, that we’re disorganised or forgetful, that we’re ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’.
Our brains become brilliant at telling us stories—but unfortunately, they’re often not the most accurate ones.
That little inner voice? The one that says, “You’re lazy,” or “You’ll never get it right,” or “You’re not as capable as everyone else…”
It lies.
These negative beliefs become so ingrained, they start to feel like facts. But they’re not. They’re just well-worn thought patterns that can be unlearned.
This is exactly why I take a strengths-based approach to ADHD coaching.
My coaching is about helping you reconnect with who you really are—beyond the outdated labels and unhelpful beliefs. It’s about recognising your strengths, your spark, and your capacity to thrive. Together, we work to rewire those inner narratives and replace them with truth, self-compassion, and practical strategies that work for you.
You’re not broken. You don’t need fixing. You just need space to understand yourself fully—and to be understood.
ADHD can be tough, but it also comes with unique brilliance. And you deserve to see that in yourself.
So let me ask you this:
What’s your biggest ADHD bonus?