As ADHD people, we pay most attention to the the things that generate the biggest signals. This causes us to give our attention to things that may not be our priority, and to avoid the big signals that are painful.
The big signal generators that often get our attention include: interest, urgency, avoidance, emotion, visibility, novelty, and perceived conflict.
This week Cam and Shelly bring the REBEL model together by discussing how we can apply REBEL model to navigate our ADHD brain's "signal based attention system". We discuss several successful outcomes with our ADHD coaching clients that demonstrate REBEL in action and how it can help us tune into more subtle signals.
The REBEL model:
Remember to remind the brain
Expand the mind
Balanced Attack
Exposure to time, to new experiences
Limit scope, start with what you know
Episode links + resources:
For more Translating ADHD:
ADHD and Relationships: Identifying Our Inner Saboteurs
ADHD and Relationships: Identifying the Dysfunction past the Drama
ADHD and Relationships: Emotional Regulation and the Big Signal of Drama
ADHD and Purpose: Getting Insight into Your Who and Why
Self-Actualization ADHD Needs: Creative Expression
Esteem ADHD Needs: Self Compassion
Belongingness and Love ADHD Needs: Self Acceptance
Safety ADHD Needs: Creating Relief from Daily Stressors
Physiological ADHD Needs: Distinguishing Brain Awareness
Identifying Unique Needs for Your Unique ADHD Lived Experience
Introducing Asher: Shelly Comes Out as Trans
ADHD, Race and Culture: The Black Man Lived Experience
ADHD, Race and Culture: The Black Woman Lived Experience
ADHD, Race and Culture: The South Asian Lived Experience
ADHD and Your Lived Experience: Modality Sensitivities
ADHD and Your Lived Experience: Processing Modalities
Mulligan
ADHD and Your Lived Experience: Personal Narrative
Is ADHD a Superpower?
Translating ADHD Reflections
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