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Added September 19, 2004
10 Benefits of Having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
By ADD Management Coach Jennifer Koretsky
© 2004 Jennifer Koretsky
There is a common misconception in the world that having Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADD) is a bad thing. While the ADD-wired brain certainly presents
some challenges, it also offers some incredible benefits. The following is a list
of characteristics that I consistently see in my clients, friends, and colleagues
with ADD.
- Compassion
People with ADD have a tremendous power to connect with
other people. But it goes a step further than that. We
also have an advanced ability to empathize with others, and
to see many different perspectives.
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Creativity
I've never met an ADDer who wasn't creative! Writers,
painters, musicians, film makers, designers, sculptors,
comedians - the list goes on! Artistic talents are
abundant. Composers Mozart and Beethoven are believed to
have had ADD.
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Drive
When an ADDer is bored with a task, completing it can seem
like torture. But give an ADDer an interesting project to
work on and watch out! When we want to succeed, and we have
the necessary tools to do so, there is no stopping us!
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Problem Solving Ability
ADDers thrive on solving problems and puzzles. Give us an
interesting problem to solve and we won't be able to drop it
until we've found the solution! Important historical
inventors such as Thomas Edison and Thomas Jefferson are
believed to have had ADD.
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Hyper-Focus
The ability to hyper-focus is something that ADDers can use
to our advantage. When kept under control and directed
towards productive tasks, like accomplishing goals and
living dreams, it can be an incredible asset that allows us
to get the job done, and done well!
- Sense of Humor/Comedic Flair
Most ADDers love to laugh, and many also have a knack for
making others laugh! Famous comedians such as Whoopi
Goldberg and Robin Williams are rumored to have ADD.
- Resiliency
There's no denying that even though there are many great
qualities that come along with ADD, there are also
challenges. But ADDers have an incredible ability to bounce
back from those challenges, and others' criticism of those
challenges that we've endured.
- Intuition
ADDers have a sharp sense of intuition. This may be due to
highly tuned levels of perception, or great insight into the
human mind, or something else that we have yet to
understand. Whatever the reason, it's a very useful gift!
- Idea Generating
ADDers are wonderful idea generators. We don't usually like
to be bothered with details, but we can come up with ideas
at lightning speed! We're a true asset in brainstorming
meetings!
- That "Special Something"
Many ADDers feel that they have a unique way of looking at
the world, a perspective that others just don't understand.
That is, until the ADDer meets other people with ADD! You
might say that we're on our own wavelength!
About the Author:
Jennifer Koretsky is an ADD Management Coach who helps
adults learn how to manage their ADD and move forward in
life. She offers individual and group coaching, workshops,
and skill-building programs. Subscribe to Jennifer's free
email newsletter, The ADD Management Guide, by visiting
http://www.ADDmanagement.com/e-newsletter.htm
Anthony Kane, MD
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