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50. The 2 AM Reinvention Trap: Why Midnight Plans Fizzle Out
Are you prone to the occasional midnight meltdown or just a reality check? In this week’s episode, Beth gets real about Lina’s epic article, "The 2 AM Urge to Reinvent Your Entire Life." Why do those late-night brainstorms feel like pure genius (especially when your ADHD brain is riding the chaos express)? And why do those big plans usually fizzle out by sunrise? Tune in for tips like jotting down wild ideas before they vanish, giving yourself a mental “cool-down” clause, and building super-easy habits that even your sleep-deprived self can crush. Plus: Beth serves up a side of self-compassion, because perfection is overrated, And let’s be honest, nobody’s thriving at 2 AM anyway!
About this week’s featured contributor:
Lina shares information and experiences about their life with ADHD, undiagnosed for more than 20 years. Lina’s bio shares: adhd, as it really feels. science-backed. emotionally real. for anyone who’s ever been called lazy but knew better.
Their Substack newsletter is called Open Tabs Club, and you can find them at substack.com/@theadhdjournal
CONTACT US AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Beth responds personally to all communications received. Connect with Social Leopards:
Music credit: The Light from Within, by Howard Harper-Barnes (sourced via EpidemicSound.com)
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By Beth ButramAre you prone to the occasional midnight meltdown or just a reality check? In this week’s episode, Beth gets real about Lina’s epic article, "The 2 AM Urge to Reinvent Your Entire Life." Why do those late-night brainstorms feel like pure genius (especially when your ADHD brain is riding the chaos express)? And why do those big plans usually fizzle out by sunrise? Tune in for tips like jotting down wild ideas before they vanish, giving yourself a mental “cool-down” clause, and building super-easy habits that even your sleep-deprived self can crush. Plus: Beth serves up a side of self-compassion, because perfection is overrated, And let’s be honest, nobody’s thriving at 2 AM anyway!
About this week’s featured contributor:
Lina shares information and experiences about their life with ADHD, undiagnosed for more than 20 years. Lina’s bio shares: adhd, as it really feels. science-backed. emotionally real. for anyone who’s ever been called lazy but knew better.
Their Substack newsletter is called Open Tabs Club, and you can find them at substack.com/@theadhdjournal
CONTACT US AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Beth responds personally to all communications received. Connect with Social Leopards:
Music credit: The Light from Within, by Howard Harper-Barnes (sourced via EpidemicSound.com)