# @itslouwoods on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DS7pc_JDFmF
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61747600-itslouwoods-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b9ed57b5c9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-12-31T14:59:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lou Woods (@itslouwoods) — https://gondola.cc/itslouwoods

## Caption

Low self esteem used to have such a chokehold on my life. Getting to know myself, putting in the work and introducing things on this list one by one helped me gain confidence back. ✨

Low self esteem and ADHD seem to sadly come as a pair, especially for those late diagnosed. You’re not alone and you can reverse it. 🧠

- Which one will you lean into first? Take what you need… 🫶🏼

1. Keep promises to yourself

2. Go on a solo trip 🌍

3. Practice self-compassion 

4. Do things you’re bad at (on purpose)

5. Set process goals, not Just outcome goals

6. Strengthen one personal boundary

7. Reduce comparison triggers

8. Build competence in one meaningful skill

9. Do one thing daily that aligns with your values

10. Keep a “proof file”

11.  Learn to tolerate discomfort instead of avoiding it

12. Take responsibility, without self-punishment

13. Remove commitments from your calendar that conflict with your values or future identity.

14. Say no without over explaining 

15. Change your environment, not your personality

16. Speak up once when it feels uncomfortable

17. Track effort, not outcomes

18. Make decisions based on values, not mood.

19. Get to know yourself deeply not who you think you “should” be.

20. Let yourself be seen doing something imperfect.

Save this so you can keep coming back to it ✨

Or send it to someone who needs it 🫶🏼

#selfesteem #2026mindset #personalgrowth #ADHD ADHDCommunity

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## Tags

2026mindset, selfesteem, adhd, personalgrowth

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