After arriving home from a long Saturday running errands and going to appointments, I found myself at the computer researching what I would need for the relaunch of my coaching practice. I came across an email list and decided to click into the unsubscribed list. Even though I had seen this list before, the names that were on it kind of hurt my feelings. It was a few women from my church. Immediately I wanted to say forget this. I’m not trying to relaunch just so I can be rejected by neurotypical types in this neurotypical world. RDS kicked in big time.
As I entered into my prayer time, I felt like giving up, but I knew if I did, I would never move forward in accomplishing what God put on my heart. I began to think about how others in my field are thriving and how I’m struggling, how they have successful blogs, YouTube channels, courses, and coaching sessions. I began to see my ADHD as a hindrance instead of a blessing.
Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Path
In my devotional after prayer, the scripture in John 21:18-22 was presented. In this text, Jesus speaks to Peter and predicts that he will suffer and die as a result of his faith in God. In turn, Peter comes to Jesus and inquires about the fate of the other disciples, specifically “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” Jesus responds by encouraging Peter to focus on his own path and to follow Him rather than worrying about what would happen to others.
This message is a powerful reminder that we should not compare ourselves to others or be concerned with what others are doing or the repercussions of their actions. Instead, we should concentrate on our own journey and follow our own path, even if it differs from that of others. This is especially true for those with ADHD, who may experience emotions of inadequacy or comparison to others who appear to be more organized or focused.
Rather than comparing oneself to others, it is important to recognize one’s own strengths and weaknesses and to work on developing strategies and coping mechanisms that work best for one’s unique situation. By focusing on one’s own path and journey, individuals with ADHD can learn to manage their symptoms and achieve their goals without getting bogged down by comparisons to others.
Call to action: Focus on your own path and unique strengths to achieve your goals, and don’t compare yourself to others. Trust that you are on the right path, and don’t give up.
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- Have you ever found yourself playing the comparison game?
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