Climbing Over the Wall of Awfulness: A Neurotypical Perspective
Breaking through the Barrier of Discomfort or Negativity
Taken from the enlightening YouTube video by How To ADHD, "the Wall of Awful" has captivated my attention, even as a neurotypical individual. In essence, this wall represents an emotional barrier that discourages us from completing tasks.
Imagine yourself on one side of the wall, your desired task on the other side, while the wall itself consists of bricks made of failure, fear, self-disappointment, worry, anxiety, and more. This wall prevents us from making progress, but for everyone, not just those with ADHD.
In my case, it's the Wall of Awful that holds me back from writing. But, what are the ways to tackle this Wall of Awfulness? According to Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials, here are some strategies:
- Emotional Transformation: Change the negative emotions preventing you from progress by listening to motivating music or getting a good workout that creates positive emotions. This mindset shift will help you take those initial steps towards your goal.
- Establishing Strategies: Create strategies that ease your burden, such as breaking projects into smaller, manageable pieces or setting a specific duration for each work session. You might find that you can write 500+ words in just 45 minutes on a good day!
- Mental Preparation: Set action triggers that remind you of the tasks you need to tackle. Planning out these triggers can make overcoming the Wall of Awfulness less daunting by having rehearsed how to achieve success.
- Celebrate Your Successes: Take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments and conjure up positive emotions. These feelings will empower you to push through the Wall of Awfulness and work towards your goals.
The Wall of Awfulness may seem insurmountable, but with the right strategies, it can become just another hurdle on the road to success. Have you encountered your own Wall of Awfulness? What techniques work for you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
In the realm of health-and-wellness, bullet journaling can serve as a strategy to mentally prepare for tackling the Wall of Awful, providing a visual representation of tasks and helping to break them down into manageable pieces.
Moreover, for those seeking personal growth, education-and-self-development resources can offer valuable insights, like How To ADHD's video on neurotypical perspectives, which might aid in understanding and overcoming mental barriers, such as anxiety and fear, that contribute to the Wall of Awfulness.
Lastly, learning techniques and strategies for mental health, such as emotional transformation and celebration of successes, can play a crucial role in conquering the Wall of Awful, promoting a positive mindset and general well-being.
