Life involves plenty of things that we may not like–getting distracted too often, our partner’s frustrating habits, a disorganized office… the list goes on. But should we put in the effort to change it or should we learn to accept it? Do we have the power to change it? Is it even worth the effort? Or maybe we’d be happier if we learned to live with it and instead put our energy into other pursuits. We find happiness by striking the right balance between changing and accepting, so let’s talk about how to think this through.
Ari Tuckman, PsyD is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 650 presentations and podcast interviews, across America and in nine other countries and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. He is the author of four books on adult ADHD and a frequent contributor to ADHD-related publications such as Attention and ADDitude. He has been in private practice for almost 25 years, specializing in diagnosing and treating ADHD, and has done more than 40,000 client sessions, including individual, couples, and family therapy. He is a former board member of CHADD, currently serves as CHADD’s conference co-and was awarded CHADD’s 2023 Hall of Fame award for his significant contributions to the field. A popular expert and advocate, he has been widely quoted in national media such as The New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Men’s Health and countless podcasts.