Sometimes we just think about what we did that was “wrong” or didn’t work out.
While it is important to learn from what we did that didn’t work out, often we put most of our focus on that while ignoring what we did that DID work out. Many people do that, but arguably adults with ADHD do that more than most people.
What you focus on expands.
So why not make a list of what you did well in 2011? Well, not perfect.
What did you try and succeed at?
What new skills did you learn?
How can you continue to focus on what you did well in 2011, and do them more often in 2012?
If you want to make some New Years resolutions, maybe include some of those answers in them. Or consider an alternative to a New Year’s resolutions, a New Year’s theme.
I like the concept, and sometimes need to do it more often – actually list the things I’m good at, have accomplished, etc.
need it to counter act the shame and demoralization of the moment.
Great idea! 🙂 It’s very easy to get hung up on your mistakes, especially when you seem to make them more often than most other people.
I finished my degree and got a job developing websites. It’s always been my dream but I didn’t think I’d be able to cope with pretty much any sort of work – turns out it’s perfect, and I’ve excelled in my role! 🙂