Do you consider yourself a creative problem solver?
One tendency that is often associated with ADHD is that of being a non-conformist. The skill of "thinking outside of the box" if you will.
Why does this happen you ask?
Well, to start with, many people with ADHD tendencies aren't aware of the box to begin with. In part due to active imaginations, solutions to problems can seem limitless.
A box can feel so small, so restrictive. If there is no box, or we look outside of the box, it can be so much more interesting!
If there is a solution to be found, many times if one looks outside of the box it is residing there, just waiting to be discovered.
Why all of this talk about out of the box thinking you ask?
I've noticed in myself, because I love abstract thinking, I gravitate towards challenges. I have a very positive approach to obstacles. In fact, they are pretty exciting to me.
This can be a terrific thing when a solution is needed. Or when tenacity needs to be built.
But.
And this is a big but...
What if my thoughts about problem solving are actually drawing challenging situations to me?
What if I'm so focused on problem solving, I am skipping right over the things that I could be welcoming with open arms, no problem needed?
The things that could be easy.
This is a picture of my Uncle B and I. In January I got to visit him in TX and we spent a whole day chatting and catching up. At some point in the conversation I said, "I see this pattern with myself where I love when something is new and I need to figure it out, but once I'm comfortable and have got it figured, I'm done. It loses it's luster."
He then asked me "Are you a challenge chaser? Are you drawn to the challenge of something for challenges sake?"
It really made me think. I may have been. I don't want to be.
Hi I'm Shaun. I'm a recovering challenge chaser. Everything does not have to be hard. In fact, sometimes I just want it to be easy.
My new thought? This can be a challenge or easy.
I think I'll choose easy, and hit the easy button.
Can you relate to this? Are you a creative problem solver or a challenge chaser? Leave a comment or better yet, hit the button below to book a free 30 minute consultation with me and let's talk ADHD tendencies and how coaching can help!
