Maybe you have amazing, creative ideas but don’t know how to consistently translate your ideas into action. You know that you have strengths — maybe its your creativity, ingenuity, an adventurous spirit, or ability to take risks. In spite of this, there are times you feel extremely stuck and aren’t certain how to move forward.

Maybe you…

Struggle with motivation and following through on tasks.

You know what you need to do but it feels like a chess match in your mind to get yourself to do it.  People say you have amazing, creative ideas but you don’t know how to consistently translate your ideas into action.  It feels difficult to organize yourself at work and home.  You notice that you have periods in which you’re “on” but then struggle to get back on track. 

Have a chronic feeling that you’re not meeting your full potential.

Maybe you have even grown to despise this word through the years due to the number of times others have reflected your great potential back to you.  You feel that what your mind is capable of and what you can actually get yourself to do are dramatically different.  This discrepancy between your abilities and your output has led to  feelings of inadequacy that you can’t shake.  

Have an inner voice in your mind that tells you that you should be doing more.

This voice might repeatedly asks why you can’t just manage the way other people do.

You might also notice…

Feelings that other people don’t understand you.

Other people may communicate frustration with your lack of time management or procrastination.

That your friendships fall through the cracks, despite your best attempts. 

Likely because friendships take consistency and this is a struggle for you.  You may find that you are motivated to discuss topics that interest you but find that conversations quickly lose their luster when conversations require the basic small talk that most people seem to prefer.   You feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and stuck.

That your romantic relationships suffer as well. 

Partners may be thrilled to be the object of your hyperfocus in the beginning of your relationship but may feel that they can’t keep your attention in long-term relationships.  Or maybe your mind becomes hyperfocused on things that don’t necessarily fit with your values or what’s important to you.  This may frustrate partners or lead to conflict that is painful and challenging.

You tend to have stronger emotions than other people.

You might find that you shut down or lose your temper when you have strong emotions. This has a negative impact on relationships and makes you feel even worse about yourself.