If you have or suspect you might have ADHD, whether you have a formal diagnosis or not, you may have received overt and subtle messages throughout your life that you’re not smart enough, don’t work hard enough, don’t care enough, or are not capable of success. The way your brain works is not always compatible with the way the world works, but that doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you. While it is true that having ADHD can mean you struggle with things neurotypical people do not, such as sensory processing, planning and prioritizing, or motivation, it is also true that you likely have unique strengths. I have found that people with ADHD often possess creative problem solving skills, intense curiosity, and varied skills and interests. Starting from a place of appreciation, identifying strengths, and acceptance, can make any skill-building or emotion regulation we incorporate more effective.