My Life Blog

  For much of my life, I’ve noticed unique patterns in how I think, focus, and daydream, along with a few quirky behaviors that others have pointed out. Some of these traits—like zoning out during monotonous tasks, hyper-focusing on things that interest me, and immersing myself in vivid mental scenarios—have felt different from how others experience the world. Recently, after reflecting on these tendencies and having some interesting conversations, I realized these quirks might actually align with traits of ADHD. This realization has made me curious to dig deeper into ADHD and how understanding it might shed light on how I think and process things. In this post, I’ll walk you through the patterns I’ve noticed in myself that seem to resonate with ADHD traits and share how I experience the world a bit differently. 1.  Hyperfocus During High-Energy Moments One of the things that stands out for me is how my mind reacts to high-energy, busy situations. When work or other activities...

  There’s never a dull day in hospitality, even when you’ve been in the industry as long as I have. And just when I think I’ve seen it all, a customer always comes along to keep things interesting. This particular story? It’s about a seemingly innocent NHS discount that spiralled into a full-blown debate over small print and policy fairness. So, a customer came in, ordered, and expected her NHS discount—a standard benefit we proudly offer as a thank-you to healthcare workers. But there’s a limit, capped at £4. When I explained this, she didn’t take it well. According to her, “£4 off isn’t anywhere close to 20% of her total.” Fair enough. I started to explain the policy, but before I could even finish, she cut me off with a classic: “Stop talking and listen to me!” At that moment, I knew we were in for one of  those  conversations. Now, I’ve been doing this since the ’90s, so I calmly pointed out that the discount is indeed capped at £4. But she wanted none of it. Instead,...