Stop Yelling at Your Car
You can’t yell fuel into an empty car. So why do we think yelling at ourselves will make us function better?
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Why do we procrastinate?
Why do we procrastinate? Sometimes, it may not be because we’re lazy or unmotivated. It may be because we’re focused on what a task will cost us rather than what we’ll gain from doing it.
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Internal Boundaries: What are They?
Did you know that there are 2 types of boundaries? I don’t know if that is a formal distinction, but I had a mini epiphany a few days ago that there are 2 types. The first one is the one we are told about all the time. The one that directs your behavior with regards
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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
We all have our coulds, woulds and shoulds. But where did they come from, who imposed them, and do we really need to maintain them? Maybe progress doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version of success.
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Don’t Do Your Best
What if doing your best every day is actually the fastest way to burn out? I’ve spent a lot of time trying to get back to my “best,” when maybe what I really need is to figure out what I can sustain. Because sometimes, doing less is exactly what allows us to keep going.
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10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was First Diagnosed With ADHD
When I first got diagnosed with ADHD, it felt like someone handed me a pair of glasses and said, “Here — this is how the world sees. Now you can finally see it the same way too.” But life isn’t that simple. After the newness wore off, I realized: I was still the same person.
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Why Your Brain Feels Foggy: Factors That Impact Executive Function
Introduction In our last article, we introduced the 10 executive functioning skills. I also gave you some good news, that they are skills that can be improved over time. What I didn’t mention is that they don’t operate in a vacuum. Even when you learn how to strengthen or compensate for these skills, your ability
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Executive Functions 101: The 10 Mental Skills Behind Daily Life
Note: This article is an updated version of a previous post on executive functions. Click here to view the original. What are executive functions, you may be wondering? Allow me to set the scene. You walk into a room and cannot, for the life of you, remember what you came in for. You struggle to
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You’re Not Lazy—And I Can Prove It
“You’re so lazy,” whispers my brain at the end of yet another day. Despite all the tools, strategies, and hacks I know—and the fact that I’ve literally had all day to do it—it’s the end of the day, and I still haven’t started writing. Shame and guilt creep in, making me feel like I’m wasting
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ADHD 102: Beyond the Basics
ADHD is more than just distraction or hyperactivity—it’s a condition that evolves over time and looks different in every individual. In this article, we explore what ADHD isn’t, why its symptoms vary across genders and life stages, and how comorbid conditions complicate diagnosis and treatment. Understanding these nuances can help shift misconceptions and improve support for those with ADHD.
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