I have had a lot on my plate for the last several months. In part, it’s a byproduct of my ADHD. I have a hard time saying no to people. It’s part of the people-pleasing behavior that many of us with ADHD tend to exhibit.

The other part is just… life. There have been numerous trips, work-related tasks, personal matters, and people I know who are dealing with cancer or other health-related issues. There’s a lot to digest and work through.

I’ve also discovered that I have a limited capacity for taking on new things. So, when I add a new element to my life, something else may end up being dropped. Sometimes they’re just delayed (like this post), or they’re simply forgotten. I had a nice streak of days going with learning Spanish on Duolingo that came to an end a few weeks ago because I was trying a new routine. I still haven’t gotten back to it.

What I’ve learned is that sometimes you have to have a bit of compassion for yourself. Yes, that streak was nice, but in the grand scheme of things, it really doesn’t matter. I mean, it’s not like it’s Wordle or something important like that. Just letting go of the frustrations of not completing something unimportant instead of beating myself up about it has been one of the changes I’ve been working on.

So, I’ll continue working on myself and posting more frequently here. Next time, I hope to have more news about my diagnosis. Until then, enjoy your day!