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ADHD and Work-Life Balance
Episode 1221st March 2024 • Unconventional CEOS • Gwen Taniguchi and Latrice Prater
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In this episode, Gwen and Latrice dive into the complexities of maintaining a work-life balance while managing ADHD. They share candid insights into their personal struggles and triumphs in navigating business ownership, family responsibilities, and self-care. This conversation sheds light on the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent entrepreneurs and offers solidarity and strategies for those on a similar journey. Gwen and Latrice's dynamic conversation invites listeners to reconsider their own strategies for managing work-life balance and underscores the importance of self-acceptance and understanding in the quest for personal and professional fulfillment.

Highlights: 

  • Work-Life Balance with ADHD: The hosts discuss the concept of balance, highlighting the particular challenges faced by entrepreneurs with ADHD in separating work from personal life.
  • Hyperfocus vs. Neglect: Gwen and Latrice explore the fine line between being deeply engrossed in work due to ADHD's hyperfocus and the potential neglect of personal relationships or self-care.
  • Children and Work: Both hosts share touching anecdotes about how their children adapt to their work schedules, seeking closeness by sharing space while they work.
  • The Struggle with Boundaries: They talk about the difficulty in establishing and maintaining boundaries for work hours and communication, especially when working from home.
  • The Reality of 'No Balance': Latrice asserts that for many neurodivergent individuals, achieving a traditional sense of balance might be unrealistic, proposing instead a more fluid approach to managing different aspects of life.
  • Dealing with Urgency: The conversation covers how everything can feel urgent when you have ADHD, complicating the prioritization of tasks.
  • The Importance of Boundaries for Self-Care: Both hosts stress the necessity of setting firm boundaries to avoid burnout and ensure they have time for self-care and family.


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