There are different ways to understand life satisfaction. One idea, called the bottom-up approach, suggests that life satisfaction is a general feeling based on specific areas of life, like work, family, and recreation pursuits. Another idea, the top-down approach, suggests that life satisfaction is part of a person’s stable (temperament) characteristics. Another explanation might be...Read More
Effective leadership means understanding and leveraging the unique strengths of every team member. For those with ADHD and executive function challenges, your thoughtful leadership can help turn struggle into engagement and teamwork. Here are three key strategies with a variety of tactical approaches to foster an inclusive and productive work environment for everyone: Lead...Read More
Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t focus? Are you attracted to all the shiny things at least sometimes? If you’re human, the answer is yes! Our brains, engorged with way more information that we can handle in one moment, often skip from thought to thought. Being distracted – or unable to concentrate because...Read More
At various points in its growth cycle, my garden can look like any of the small photos in the bigger collage. Why do I garden, which could be just one more job? In the midst of the hustle and bustle of “real” life, finding meaning and purpose can sometimes feel like an elusive goal. However,...Read More
Maybe you know Henry, my Golden Retriever. He’s a licensed therapy dog who revels in visiting residents in dementia care. He works on a dog/handler team who make weekly (or more) visits to vulnerable people who are behind locked doors for the rest of their life. Through no fault of their own, as they descend...Read More
In Part One, our tale of woe ended with “What could work?” True confessions, that was nine posts ago, so clearly I forgot to follow up, which is the topic of this post. I thought I’d have fun with a writing partner this time. Part Two is a collaboration between Chat GPT and me. Enjoy...Read More
Do you struggle to persevere at challenging tasks? While external factors like skills, resources, and opportunities certainly play a role, how you perceive and believe in your own abilities to tackle tasks can significantly impact your level of persistence. Did you know that an intricate dance is continually occurring between your beliefs and your actions...Read More
Do you sometimes think you (or maybe someone else) haven’t accomplished much? When someone else completes an impressive task, do you compare yourself and feel less-than? When you zoom in on the small stuff, it might look that way. If your default is to wonder what was less-than-good, try stepping beyond yourself and looking at...Read More
In Part One of this series, you learned that procrastination is your brain’s way of helping you feel better temporarily when you are perhaps feeling angry, anxious, or overwhelmed. But it can leave you in a holding pattern of “probably”. In Part Two of this series, you learned about Mindfulness Interval Training. This helps shift...Read More
In Part One of this series, you learned that procrastination is your brain’s way of helping you feel better temporarily when you are perhaps feeling angry, anxious, or overwhelmed. But it can leave you in a holding pattern of “probably”. In this post you’ll learn a simple technique to manage emotions that may lead you...Read More
