5 Secrets to Staying Calm with ADHD

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ADHD and impatience aren't about lacking willpower—it's neurology. When your ADHD brain processes impulses differently due to dopamine and executive function challenges, "just be patient" advice actually makes things worse. Let's talk about why impatience happens and what actually helps.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the real science behind ADHD impatience and sharing practical strategies that work WITH your brain instead of against it. You'll learn why trying harder fails, how to stop the shame spiral, and actionable tools like the 24-Hour Rule and body-first regulation techniques.

🎧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• Why ADHD impatience is a neurological response (not a character flaw)
• The dopamine and norepinephrine connection to feeling understimulated
• How the "impatience trap" creates a shame cycle
• Why suppressing impatience drains your executive function battery
• The game-changing shift: being patient with your impatience first
• Practical strategies: reframing narratives, outsourcing patience, the 24-Hour Rule
• Body-first regulation techniques that actually work

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Patience
01:03 Understanding ADHD and Impatience
03:33 The Impatience Trap Explained
09:31 The Radical Mindset Shift
20:47 Strategies for Building Patience
28:17 Conclusion and Recap

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Patience isn't perfection—it's a practice we return to with curiosity and kindness. If you're tired of fighting your ADHD brain and ready to work WITH it instead, this episode is for you.

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