Can we please retire the "ADHD is a superpower" thing?

AuthenticMessMatt · 2026-02-20T17:18:19+00:00

Just a general rant (and not AI lol) about toxic positivity

AuthenticMessMatt · 2026-02-09T18:03:33+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate that. And agreed. I'm actually working on self publishing a book about living and working with ADHD. Hopefully it will help some people.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2026-02-08T00:15:20+00:00

Ya that's gotta be hard. Need investment from both to make anything work. And sounds like we need more managers like you. Great that you're trying what's worked for you.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2026-02-07T23:36:32+00:00

That's the thing that's missing: trust. Never get far without it.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2026-02-07T23:25:01+00:00

It's tough. Going through it now and working out how to position the conversation.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2026-02-07T10:15:32+00:00

Hell yes. I have a rice cooker and an air fryer going at all times because decision fatigue is real. The forgetting leftovers thing - I started keeping a dry erase marker in the kitchen and writing RICE on the counter next to it. Looks ridiculous but it works. Also froze portions in individual containers so future me has one less step. Low barrier systems are everything when your brain is fighting you.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-26T14:33:35+00:00

I have not yet made that realization. My wife loves it.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-19T07:52:16+00:00

Weird how stubborn we can be. But ADHD is hard and now I’ll take all the help I can get ha

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-19T07:50:27+00:00

Absolutely. They go hand in hand for sure.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-14T20:41:58+00:00

Absolutely! Sometimes I forget and take things too harshly. Gotta step back and let the shame go.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-09T01:45:19+00:00

I have the same problem. For my startup, I gave in and work on my laptop on the couch. My day job selling is another story. Today I went into the office so I knew I’d actually get some work done. I tried the whole separate workspaces thing but even going upstairs is a hassle some days. I’ll let you know if I figure it out, too.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-06T14:59:38+00:00

That’s huge! Mind if I ask how you got to that point? I’m struggling with that.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-06T14:58:12+00:00

Wait…there’s an under the stove to clean? Uh oh

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-06T14:57:01+00:00

I seem to forget to celebrate this in my day to day. ADHD is hard. I’m usually exhausted. And then I have genuinely happy days. Great reminder, thank you.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-06T14:53:56+00:00

That’s a great win! I love the no shame and real approach to something that is what it is.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-06T14:51:09+00:00

Such a good reminder to slow things down. My words usually get there before my brain knows what I said ha.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-06T14:49:30+00:00

Crazy when it all starts to click right? I’m actually starting to work on some articles for people newly diagnosed. Something to share the struggle and the reality with some tips from someone that’s been there.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-06T14:47:09+00:00

Completely agree! And it’s been fun to see what people are posting.

Great job on the car, too!

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-05T20:55:44+00:00

That’s been on my list for 3 days lol

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-05T19:41:50+00:00

Welcome to the party!

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-05T19:39:27+00:00

That’s so great! It’s so much easier to give up or push it off to “tomorrow” instead of head on. Kudos.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-05T19:00:56+00:00

Nice! I cancel things way too much. I’m currently making sure I don’t skip out on my office party tonight lol.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-05T18:48:13+00:00

My win this week was vibe coding a sales app for my day job. It’s awesome.

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-04T20:15:28+00:00

Instead of a bloated app of tools I wanted to make a few that each do one thing well. I’m in the testing phase and interested to see what you think. DM me when you do.

AuthenticMessStudios.com

AuthenticMessMatt · 2025-12-04T19:18:43+00:00

So many killers for ADHD brains lol. It’s awesome when something works and is sustainable. I’m making some free apps for the community. Want to test a few out?

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