The first I heard tell of an “ADHD Toolbox,” I was listening to a podcast. I wish I could remember which one, because they drew a great visual in the episode. They said to visualize a toolbox in your head; get to know it. What does it look like? What color is it? What is …
“Burnout is nature’s way of telling you, you’ve been going through the motions your soul has departed; you’re a zombie, a member of the walking dead, a sleepwalker.” Sam Keen Hello, beans! Have you ever been under a lot of stress at work and you suddenly realize that you’re exhausted, you can’t stand even the …
Women hold up half the sky. Mao zedong ADHD in girls and women can look very different than the spoon-fed loud, hyper boy the media has given us. This has caused women across the globe to spend the first part of their lives searching for answers to behaviors and habits that they eventually write off …
We must bring the issue of mental illness out into the sunlight, out of the shadow, out of the closet, deal with it, treat people, have centers where people can get the necessary help. John Lewis I have battled poor mental health for the majority of my life and all off my adult life. For …
Privacy and anonymity in the online world seems nearly impossible in 2023. Even the great grandmas of the world know how to use Facebook wrong and politely ask Google questions. Some of those among us have literally never lived in a world where putting a photo of yourself online for the whole world to see …
Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself. Mohsin Hamid Please Note: This post was originally published April 18, 2021. It has been updated for accuracy, relevancy, and clarity. I am an empath. That’s a controversial thing to say these days. Many people use it in a way that makes it sound like …
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What is one thing you would change about yourself? WordPress Daily Prompt 12/05/22 And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, …
Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive. Jamais Cascio I see a lot of hate for resilience in the ADHD and mental illness communities. I completely understand the argument. Most people say, “I didn’t have to be traumatized to learn lessons. …
In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. Albert Camus Hello, Human Beans! I hope this update finds you all well and happy! Today I just want to take a break and do an update post. Lots and lots going on and I want to share with …
