by Rahti | Oct 11, 2023 | blog, inspirational, lifecoach
Awareness of the stigma around mental health is vital to removing it. My policy is to combat ageism by being ‘out’ about my age. I’m 65. Similarly, I am ‘out’ about my mental health condition, which for medical convenience has the label ‘Bi-Polar 2’. ...
by Rahti | Oct 4, 2023 | blog, inspirational, lifecoach
Diane O’Reily writes in Psychology Today: “As it turns out, creativity is more than a perk; it is a requirement. To be healthy and productive, you must carve out time to pursue your creative passions…….. suppressing your wild ideas may actually be sabotaging your best...
by Rahti | Mar 23, 2023 | adhd, blog, lifecoach, success
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...
by Rahti | Mar 16, 2023 | adhd, blog, lifecoach, success
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...
by Rahti | May 30, 2018 | blog
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...