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How I Turned My Weakness into a Superpower — and Help Others Do the Same

Jane Grismer
2 min readJan 3, 2025

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Photo by Cristi Ursea on Unsplash

For years, I lived with undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia.

Trust me, “focus” felt like some mythical creature everyone else could see — except me. But here’s the plot twist: once I owned my challenges, I discovered they’re actually rocket fuel in disguise.

Here’s how I transformed focus from impossible to unstoppable:

  1. Intentional Habits
    I built tiny, daily rituals to keep my mind on track — like 10-minute sprints of laser-focus, followed by a quick break to reset. Simple, but game-changing.
  2. Simplified Systems
    I decluttered my to-do list and used visual aids (like color-coding and big, bold checklists) so my brain could handle tasks without going haywire. Goodbye chaos, hello clarity.
  3. Mindset Overhaul
    Instead of viewing ADHD and dyslexia as barriers, I reframed them as superpowers. After all, when you learn to work with your brain instead of against it, the results can be extraordinary.

Today, I help others do the same — because I get it, and focus changes everything.

Whether you’re hustling alongside a full-time gig or chasing big personal goals, mastering focus is your ticket to next-level productivity (and sanity!).

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Jane Grismer
Jane Grismer

Written by Jane Grismer

Writer | Designer | Productivity + Empowerment Coach✨ Helping You Master Focus + Skill Stacking | ADHD 🦋

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