Do all that you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are. -Nkosi Johnson I’m always looking for an ideal writing place, and I’m always dreaming of finding an ideal home. I’ve written in a lot of different places, and I’ve lived in
Last month I wrote about creating a ritual, to contemplate where we are in our lives and what direction we would like to focus on in the coming year. Intense people with ADHD traits (and I include myself in this group) may have a lot of ideas but have a
The December solstice, which occurred on December 21, is the shortest day of the year. This day signals both an ending and a beginning. The word solstice comes from two Latin words: sol, which means sun, and sistere, which means to stand still. At the solstices, the sun stands still:
As we approach the holiday season, all the ads are telling us it’s the happiest time of the year. But is it really? For some, perhaps it is, for many others it isn’t. A lot of people become more sensitive to things at this time, and there can be many
Does ADHD cause difficulty sleeping or does difficulty sleeping contribute to ADHD? Dr. Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., an expert on sleep, says: “Many adults being treated for ADHD have symptoms that are difficult to distinguish from the effects of poor quality and insufficient sleep. Difficulty concentrating, trouble completing tasks, problems
nyone who desires but acts not breeds pestilence. -William Blake Those of us who love to write want to call ourselves ‘writer’ but may feel hesitant to use the word. Have I been published? Have I been published enough times? Is my writing of any worth? What is the
Being able to regulate our attention is necessary to reach our goals. Did you know it is also vital to our health and well being? But in this age of digital distraction, paying attention to one thing for an extended period of time has become a difficult skill to master. In
Research has shown that the brain is always altering. The networks in the brain are reinforced by all that we learn, think, and do. Practicing mindfulness frequently throughout the day, then, can actually change the way our brains work. You can add mindfulness to whatever treatment methods you are currently
Try to stop thinking for five minutes, just noticing when you inhale and exhale. How long can you do this before thoughts call you away? Are you thinking about what you need to really be doing right now? Are you remembering something that you wish you had done differently? Of
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