Un-Stifling Creativity

Un-Stifling Creativity

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...
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...