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We've been taught to measure our worth by ticking off tasks and hitting targets. But what if you celebrated your brain for something far more meaningful—the joy it brings to your everyday life?
If you're neurodivergent, you've likely spent years cataloguing your 'weaknesses' whilst overlooking what makes your mind extraordinary. It's time to flip the script and create a 'what I love about my brain' list that focuses purely on what lights you up, not what makes you 'useful' to others.
Why We Default to Productivity Metrics
Our culture equates value with output. We're trained to see our brains as tools for achievement rather than sources of wonder and connection. For neurodivergent people, this pressure is even more intense—we're constantly asked to justify our existence through productivity whilst our actual gifts go unnoticed.
The stressed woman judging herself by to-do lists isn't lazy or broken. She's simply internalised a narrow definition of worth that leaves no room for the richness her brain creates every single day.
What a Joy-Focused Brain List Looks Like
This isn't about listing skills that impress employers or make you 'functional'. Instead, think about moments that genuinely make you feel alive:
- The way you sink into hyperfocus when something captivates you
- How you hear every instrument in a song, experiencing music in extraordinary detail
- Your ability to see the best in people, even when they can't see it themselves
- The depth of love and care you bring to your relationships
- Your creative problem-solving that comes from thinking differently
- Your big personality and generous heart
These aren't resume lines. They're reminders that your brain creates beauty, connection, and meaning in ways that have nothing to do with timelines or targets.
How to Create Your Own List
Make this list fast and messy. Set a timer for five minutes and write whatever comes to mind. Don't edit yourself or worry about getting it 'right'.
If your thoughts drift toward usefulness—'I'm good at organising things'—gently steer back to joy. Ask yourself: 'Does this genuinely light me up, or am I listing it because it makes me valuable to others?'
You might write:
- 'I love how intensely I experience stories—books and films feel like I'm living them'
- 'My brain notices tiny details that bring me delight, like patterns in nature'
- 'I have a playful sense of humour that makes people laugh'
Once you've made your list, share it with someone who truly understands you. Or keep it on your phone for the hard days when you forget why your brain is worth celebrating.
The Power of This Practice
When you collect what you love about your brain, you build a softer, truer story about yourself. That story makes it easier to set boundaries with people who only value your productivity. It helps you ask for help without shame. Most importantly, it reminds you that showing up as yourself—exactly as you are—is enough.
This isn't a performance review. It's proof that you're so much more than tasks and timelines.
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