Episode 19 - Summer Myth #2: You Just Need to Try Harder
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Have you ever been told to "just try harder"?
It's one of the most common—and most damaging—myths that neurodivergent people hear. But what if the issue isn't effort at all?
In this episode of SEND it – Brains at Work, Steph explores why executive function challenges are so often mistaken for laziness, why working harder isn't always the answer, and how changing the environment can make a bigger difference than pushing yourself to burnout.
You'll also leave with a simple challenge to help quiet your inner critic and replace self-blame with self-compassion.
This week's listener challenge:
The next time you catch yourself thinking, "I should just try harder," pause and ask yourself:
"What would make this easier?"
Because different brains don't need more pressure—they need different strategies.
🎧 Listen now, and don't forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more people navigating life and work with different brains.
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