Have you ever gotten a ton done one day, and then a day or two later you couldn't get started on the exact same thing? It's so frustrating, because you know you can do it. You already did it.
In this episode, I talk about why performance can be so inconsistent with ADHD, and why that doesn't mean something is wrong with you. Something changed. I'll walk you through how to notice what was different on the easier days, how to stop using your good days against yourself, and how to plan for the harder days with minimums and maximums.
Key takeaways:
Inconsistency is a real part of ADHD. Researchers call it intra-individual variability: your performance can vary from one time to another, and people with ADHD tend to show more of it.
Swap "What's wrong with me today?" for "What was different when this was easier?" Energy, stress, sleep, clarity, deadlines, interest, and how much is pulling at your attention can all change.
Your best day is not your new minimum. Use good days to learn what helps you, not as proof you should always be able to do more.
On a harder day, look at what's missing and make just one adjustment: clarify the first step, ask someone to check in, or give yourself 20 minutes instead of two hours.
Set a minimum and a maximum so you have another option besides doing everything or doing nothing. The amount changes, but you're still moving forward.
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