Boredom as Kryptonite

Boredom as Kryptonite

Boredom – it’s like kryptonite to someone with ADHD…or it can certainly feel that way.  Here are some ways to counter the anxiety and lethargy (usually both simultaneously) generated by boredom: Bribe yourself. Got something you treat yourself to every day? A...
ADHD is a Superpower!

ADHD is a Superpower!

While ADHD is considered a ‘mental disorder’ in the DSM5, it can be a superpower.  Hyperfocus, impulsivity, creativity, keeping several projects moving forward simultaneously, energy levels, and the ability to hyperfocus can all lead to incredible success in...
Black Swans and Antifragility

Black Swans and Antifragility

You walk into the doctor’s office for a routine checkup and come away with some bad news.     That news is the Black Swan, as defined by Nassim Taleb, author of the book  Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder   Here is Taleb’s definition of a Black...
Sexuality, Shame and Creative Survival

Sexuality, Shame and Creative Survival

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The libido is closely intertwined with creativity, but as a culture, erotic feelings and impulses are too often expressed in a furtive, clandestine way, as evidenced by so much naughty behavior brought to light of late.  There’s this...

To Be or Not to Be

Every once in a while, some famous, sexy actor will grab me by the curly short hairs and drag me into a very confusing obsession. My stomach is making butterflies, my tongue cleaves to the roof of my mouth, and I feel racy. On one hand yay, there’s life in the...