This is a review of each component of REBEL,  a process I use to help clients with ADHD  get things done.

Today’s blog looks at the second E of REBEL: Exposure to new experiences.

Let’s focus on three distinct areas.

Plan Differently

Execute Differently

Review Differently

By ‘differently’ I mean have a new experience.

Plan Differently

Global Creatives can approach planning in an All or Nothing manner.

They can spend ample time in planning phase not leaving enough time for execution.  These expert planners can struggle with initiating for task and ‘perfectionism’.  They often struggle with Inattentive Type ADHD and cobbling enough energy to activate for task.  They are the ‘vision without action’ folks.

GC’s can also skip the planning process altogether opting for a ‘latest and loudest’ approach to prioritizing, relying heavily on respond mode.  These GC’s often have an excess of energy struggling to tap the brakes in a timely fashion. They are the ‘action without vision’ folks.

For both groups practicing a brief  ’review and plan’ session can make a huge difference in there day.  Ten minutes to determine your top three actions for the day can be greatly benificial.

Execute Differently

Practice focusing on small, significant completions for brief portions of your day.

Two mindsets are handy here:

Practice Mindset

Assuming a practice mindset can be helpful in managing the constant evaluation provided by our friend the inner crtitic.  When we approach actions with a practice mindset we let go of outcomes and judgments.  Think of Tiger Woods on the practice range.  He is not thinking about what may happen – success or failure.  He is focused on being present and consistent.  All that is left for him is hitting the ball.  A mix of challenging actions with fun and rewarding actions is essential too.

Prototype Mindset

The prototype mindset is thinking about version 1.0’s as opposed to 6.0’s.  We have a tendecy to accessorize our tasks adding more actions that can weigh down a decent project grinding it to a halt.  You can always add accessories later.

Review Differently

Global Creatives tend to succeed in big ways and fail in big ways. When they fail,  GC’s can really focus on the failure (the fall off the horse).  So much so that they don’t focus on climbing back in the saddle.  This is related to challenges around effective transitioning.  Reviewing Differently is bringing in the Fire Chief (curiosity and questions) as you sit on the ground brushing of the dirt.  Get curious about getting back in the saddle (there are an infinite number of ways to do this!).  Making space for reflection without judgment (Mindfulness) can really be helpful here.

In conclusion, all of us gain rich learning and insight from our own experiences.  Expose yourself to doing things differently and you’ll be the greatest beneficiary.

Enjoy!

Cameron Gott PCC

ADHD Coach

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