Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty? How to Shift Your Perspective When You Only See the Negative
Your perspective shapes your reality. When you consistently focus on what’s wrong, you miss opportunities for growth, strain relationships, and increase stress. For individuals with ADHD, negative thinking patterns can be particularly challenging, as executive function difficulties may make it harder to recognize achievements or maintain balanced perspectives. Understanding how to shift from negative to positive thinking isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about developing realistic optimism that acknowledges challenges while recognizing strengths and possibilities.