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Interview with Dr. Edward Hallowell (Part 2) – ADHD & Careers

Key Points

🔹 Finding the Right Job

• Many ADHD struggles come from being in the wrong relationship or job.
• Don’t quit impulsively — explore other jobs while keeping your current one.
• Creative outlets are essential for ADHD brains.

🔹 Choosing a Career

• Use the three-circle method:
  1. What you love to do
  2. What you’re good at
  3. What people will pay you to do
• The overlap = your best career choice.

🔹 Managing Boredom

• ADHD people may get bored even in good jobs.
• “Reinvigorate” work by asking for new projects or challenges.
• Similar to keeping long-term relationships exciting.

🔹 Disclosing ADHD at Work

• Usually don’t disclose — most employers misunderstand ADHD.
• Instead, describe strengths/weaknesses directly:
  • Strengths: ideas, innovation, creativity.
  • Weaknesses: punctuality, organization, time management.
• Frame needs positively (e.g., “Deadlines help me deliver” vs. “I procrastinate”).

🔹 ADHD Strengths

• Innovators, risk-takers, creat
• Generous, strong-willed, tenacious.
• Downsides (disorganization, procrastination) can be managed.

🔹 Work Habits

• Thrive when busy and engaged, but risk overworking.
• Sleep and exercise are natural regulators.
• Time-blocking helps manage distractions.
• Motto: “Find your feel and make it real.”

Wrap-Up

• Jessica thanks Dr. Hallowell.
• Celebrates 100k subscribers 🎉.
• Reminder: listen to your body and rest when needed.
• Upcoming: Vidcon & TEDx vlogs, mental health panel.
• Thanks patrons for making the interview possible.