If you’re navigating life with ADHD, you’ve likely spent years wrestling with a sneaky little voice in your head. You know the one – the critic, the gremlin, the inner peanut gallery that never has anything nice to say.
“You should have figured this out by now.”
“Why can’t you just be more organised?”
“Look at everyone else—why is it so easy for them?”
Sound familiar?
First, let me say this: That voice? It’s a liar. And today, we’re going to talk about turning down the volume on that critic and turning up the confidence, the courage, and the passion that have been inside you all along.
The Gremlins in Your Head (And How to Evict Them)
Everyone I’ve coached with or without ADHD carries around their own little gremlins. You know the ones—the voices whispering, You’re too scattered. You’re too much. You’ll never get it together. These little troublemakers thrive on comparison, feeding on old stories of how we perceive we“should” be.
But here’s the truth: those gremlins? They lie.
They conveniently forget to remind you of the ways you light up a room, how your creativity sparks joy, or how your ability to think outside the box is what makes you you. So today, let’s start replacing those gremlins with a new voice—the one that says:
“I am capable. I am resourceful. I am a force to be reckoned with.”
“I am more than enough just as I am.”
“I have strengths that make me uniquely powerful.”
“I deserve to take up space in this world—without apology.”
Your ADHD Superpowers (Yes, You Have Them)
People with ADHD often focus on what they struggle with. But let’s take a moment to flip the script and shine a light on your strengths:
- Creativity – Your brain connects ideas in ways others can’t. That’s a gift.
- Resilience – You’ve navigated life without a roadmap and are still standing. That’s strength.
- Passion – When you love something, you really love it—and that enthusiasm is magnetic.
- Empathy –You feel deeply and connect with people in a way that makes them feel truly seen.
The world needs what you bring to the table. Your way of thinking, your unique approach, and the energy you bring are all part of what makes you extraordinary.
Courage: Doing It Even When You’re Scared
Confidence doesn’t mean never feeling afraid. It means doing the thing anyway.
It takes courage to embrace your ADHD instead of fighting against it. To stop comparing yourself to people whose brains are wired differently. To say, I am going to build my life around who I truly am, not who the world expects me to be.
Courage is making choices that align with your strengths. It’s designing a life that works for you—not squeezing yourself into someone else’s mould.
So, what does that look like in real life? Maybe it’s finally asking for the accommodations you need at work. Maybe it’s dropping the guilt over not keeping a Pinterest-perfect home. Maybe it’s stepping into a new dream, one you’ve been putting off for years.
The more you honour your needs instead of fighting them, the more confidence grows.
Living with Passion: The Key to Thriving
Confidence isn’t just about how you think—it’s about how you live. And if there’s one thing ADHD people know how to do, it’s feel deeply.
So, what lights you up? What makes you lose track of time (in a good way)?
Passion doesn’t have to be some grand, world-changing thing. It can be as simple as dancing in the kitchen, diving into a creative project, or surrounding yourself with people who get you.
Give yourself permission to follow what excites you. Because here’s the truth: The more you live with passion, the more confidence follows.
Final Thoughts: You Are More Than Enough
If no one has told you this lately, let me be the one:
You are capable.
You are powerful.
You are not broken.
Confidence isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about choosing, every single day, to believe in yourself just a little more. To replace old stories with new truths. To embrace the fire inside you instead of trying to contain it.
So go out there and live boldly, my friend. The world is better with you in it… just the way you are!