| Traits |
Struggles |
Strengths |
| Difficulty regulating attention |
- Trouble focusing on uninteresting or difficult tasks
- Making frequent mistakes in tasks
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- Hyperfocus – intense periods of focus where "time disappears"
- Interest-motivated – connecting a task to something authentically interesting makes it easier!
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| Difficulty with time perception |
- Trouble estimating how long things take
- Missing deadlines
- Starting/finishing late (or much too early, to avoid being late!)
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- Excellent under time pressure/when close to a deadline
- Working in "sprints" (rather than marathons)
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| Emotional dysregulation |
- Getting easily frustrated
- Becoming easily upset when feeling criticised
- Rejection sensitivity – intense emotional reactions to rejection
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- High "justice sensitivity" (Schafer and Kraneburg 2012)
- Empathetic
- Eager to please/be liked (a double-edged sword!)
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| Impulsivity |
- Speaking without thinking
- Risk-taking
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- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving in unexpected ways
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| Trouble with working memory |
- Short-term forgetfulness
- Needing additional prompting to get things done
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- Spontaneity and flexibility – able to "pivot" quickly
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| Hyperactivity |
- Difficulty sitting still
- Racing thoughts
- Fidgeting
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- Bursts of energy which can be followed
- Thinking better while moving around
- Lots of ideas!
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