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Episode Synopsis
This week I talk about autonomy and ADHD. I don't have a list for you this week, but here are some of the items I discuss:Autonomy is the experience of acting from choice rather than feeling pressured to act. I kind of think of it as having input, having a say. It's not just you reacting and following a set of rules or something. It's you having a choice or a say in whatever you're doing. As people with ADHD, we know that we don't like being told what to do and it can feel super restrictive.We need to be able to make our own choices in ways that make sense to us and our lives. There are three needs that need to be met for people with ADHD: autonomy, relatedness, and competence.Even though autonomy is super important, we still need guidance and structure around meeting goals (think about using the bumpers when bowling).A cookie-cutter approach to things like weight loss, will likely be difficult for you because it limits your autonomy to make decisions and figure out what works for you. I'm developing a group program for people with ADHD who are pursuing weight loss! We're going to work on this together to help you develop ways for you to reach your goals. And we'll have connectedness through the community aspect. Make sure to sign up to be on the waitlist so you get more details about it! I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @thejennwatts Email: [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue to create content that supports you on your journey.I'd love to know if there's something you want to hear more about or if you want to let me know about your own experiences with ADHD and weight loss.
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