10 Things to be Thankful for on Turkey Day

Dear Friend,

There is a common misconception in the world that having ADD is a bad thing.  But while the ADD-wired brain certainly presents some challenges, it also offers some incredible advantages. 

So if Thanksgiving prep has you feeling overwhelmed, the travel has you feeling frazzled, or your crazy family makes you want to scream, then here's a reminder of some things you can be genuinely happy about...

10 Benefits of Having Attention Deficit Disorder

1. Compassion
People with ADD have a tremendous power to connect with other people. But it goes a step further than that. We also have an advanced ability to empathize with others, and to see many different perspectives. 

2. Creativity
I've never met an ADDer who wasn't creative! Writers, painters, musicians, craftors, film makers, designers, sculptors, the list goes on. Artistic and creative talents are abundant.

3. Drive
When an ADDer is bored with a task, completing it can seem like torture. But give an ADDer an interesting project to work on and watch out! When we want to succeed, and we have the necessary tools to do so, there is no stopping us.

4. Problem-Solving Ability
ADDers thrive on solving problems and puzzles. Give us an interesting problem to solve and we won't be able to drop it until we've found the solution!

5. Hyper-Focus
The ability to hyper-focus is something that we can use to our advantage. When kept under control and directed towards positive goals, it can be an incredible asset that allows us to get the job done, and done well! 

6. Sense of Humor/Comedic Flair
Most ADDers love to laugh, and many also have a knack for making others laugh. Sharp wit and keen insight makes many ADDers the life of the party.

7. Resiliency
There's no denying that even though there are many great qualities that come along with ADD, there are also challenges. But ADDers have an incredible ability to bounce back from those challenges and move forward. 

8. Intuition
ADDers have a sharp sense of intuition. This may be due to highly tuned levels of perception, great insight into the human mind, or something else that we have yet to understand. Whatever the reason, it's a very useful gift!

9. Idea Generating
ADDers are wonderful idea generators. We don't usually like to be bothered with details, but we can come up with ideas at lightning speed. We're a true asset in brainstorming meetings!

10. That "Special Something"
Many ADDers feel that they have a unique way of looking at the world--a perspective that others just don't understand. That is, until we meet other ADDers! You might say that we're on our own wavelength...and what a fun place it can be!

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

All My best , Jennifer Koretsky, Founder, Head Coach & Chief Visionary Officer ADD Management Group, LLC