SMALL TALK
10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them
Richard Pink author Roxanne Pink author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:16th May '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful book, Small Talk, explores the internal struggles of ADHD, reframing harmful beliefs and empowering readers to embrace their neurodivergent identities.
In Small Talk, authors Rox and Rich delve into the challenges faced by those with ADHD, revealing the often-overlooked internal struggles that accompany this condition. They discovered through their community of 2.5 million that the true adversary is not merely issues of productivity or focus, but rather the toxic core beliefs that many individuals with ADHD internalize over time. This book serves as a beacon of hope for both ADHDers and their loved ones, aiming to foster understanding and compassion in navigating these challenges.
The authors candidly share their personal experiences, addressing ten pervasive misconceptions that individuals with ADHD frequently grapple with, such as 'I am lazy' and 'Everyone hates me.' By reframing these harmful beliefs, Small Talk empowers readers to embrace their neurodivergent identities with kindness and humor. The book provides practical strategies for identifying limiting beliefs, breaking free from neurotypical standards, and celebrating the unique joys that come with ADHD.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been part of the neurospicy community for years, Small Talk offers valuable insights that can transform your relationship with yourself and others. It encourages readers to shift from self-criticism to self-acceptance, promoting a mindset of self-kindness and effective communication. This heartfelt guide is a love letter to those whose brains are beautifully different, making it an essential read for anyone navigating ADHD in their lives.
A (self) love letter to those whose brains are beautifully and uniquely different. Speaking from lived experience, Rox and Rich manage to shift the paradigm associated with ADHD, which up until now has been riddled with lies and misinformation. This book reminds readers that rather than having a disorder, they are simply differently ordered and when managed with kindness, it can become their superpower! -- Riyadh Khalaf , broadcaster, Youtuber and winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2020
Pre ADHD diagnosis I read so many self development books. I used to try to implement what I learned and would feel like a failure, feel frustrated and blame myself for being lazy when I couldn’t get those strategies to work for me. Books like this are so important for people with ADHD to break free from holding our selves to Neurotypical standards. -- Rach Idowu, 'Adulting with ADHD' Neurodivergency advocate
My whole life i’ve beaten myself up, comparing myself to my peers & wondering why i can’t handle life like them. but actually, ADHD has made me incredibly special, ambition, determined & capable of the most amazing things that others aren’t & for that, i think neurodiversity is a beautiful thing. -- Becky Hill
ISBN: 9781529915426
Dimensions: 212mm x 135mm x 18mm
Weight: 230g
224 pages