
Unlocking the ADHD Advantage
Why Your Brain Being Wired Differently Is Your Superpower
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Anders Hansen
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Nikolas Salmon
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Anders Hansen
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“Anders Hansen’s work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles.”—Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of The Stress Solution
Learn to accept and harness your ADHD traits for a happier and more productive life—from one of the world’s leading psychiatrists
Do you have trouble sitting still, staying patient, or maintaining concentration? You might be surprised to learn that these traits, commonly associated with ADHD, were once crucial evolutionary advantages, potentially shaping our species’ survival. In Unlocking the ADHD Advantage, Dr. Anders Hansen, a bestselling author and psychiatrist, delves into the role these traits may have played in our ancestors’ ability to thrive and how these traits can powerful tools in modern life.
- Understand and embrace the diagnosis: Learn about the “ADHD scale,” the common challenges, the often-unsung advantages, and why diagnoses are rising.
- Discover strategies for success: With Dr. Hansen’s holistic approach, explore practical strategies to help you harness even the most challenging of these traits and learn to enhance your focus, manage impulsivity, and tap into your innate creativity.
- Be empowered by personal stories: Inspiring stories from individuals who have learned to utilize their ADHD traits and achieved remarkable success will motivate and inspire you on your own unique journey.
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