Why we interrupt others...

...and some tips for cutting back

Hi.

My name is Trina and I interrupt people. A lot. All the time actually. Hell, I interrupt MYSELF basically every minute of the day. Let’s see where you stand 👇

According to this article in VeryWell mind, “the tendency to interrupt conversations or cut people off likely stems from a combination of ADHD symptoms including poor impulse control, inability to choose what we pay attention to, and poor working memory.”

I don’t know about you, but: ✔️✔️✔️

My habit of interrupting others has really been one of the hardest traits of ADHD to deal with - since most of the time others just think that I’m being rude and inconsiderate.

OR, I bite my tongue (sometimes literally) so that I won’t interrupt, and I end up completely losing the conversation because I’m trying so hard not to interrupt. The struggle is very real. I have a feeling that you can relate.

A few tips for my fellow interrupters:

⭐ Ask for understanding from friends and family - if the topic of conversation is really interesting/exciting to you, let them know ahead of time that you’re really excited to talk about it and that you’ll try not to interrupt, but that it could happen

⭐ Practice deep breathing during conversations - Inhaling deeply can help lower stress levels, enhancing our ability to concentrate on the immediate task – actively listening and connecting with others, rather than talking over them

⭐Don’t be too hard on yourself - remember that this can be a part of having ADHD. Self-compassion goes a long way here. 💖

What tips do you have for ADHDers struggling with interrupting? What’s working for you?

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In other news… it’s PODCAST DAY!!! This week I'm joined by my friend, Chris Wang, from Shimmer - ADHD Coaching for Adults. We're taking a dive into 9 signs it might be ADHD, looking at Russell Barkley's work from the book Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

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Oh! And if you’re interested in 1:1 Coaching with me - I have ONE whole spot left on my calendar and I’d love to connect and learn more about you. You can take a peek at my calendar HERE and see how coaching could help.

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So much love,

Trina