Procrastination
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Multitasking is overrated… and not good. An opinion
Focusing on one thing at a time is way better, although complicated nowadays. What do you think about multitasking? Continue reading
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Technology is training your attention span… to shrink
Recent headlines might make you feel like your brain is failing you, or maybe you have noticed on your own. Well, that’s not surprising. On August 20, 2026, new coverage of Dr. Gloria Mark’s research at UC Irvine highlighted a… Continue reading
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Stop the Guilt: Finding Accountability for ADHD Success
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me to “just try harder,” I could probably fund my own neuroscience lab (or my in vitro plants lab). Traditional productivity advice often fails people with ADHD because it is… Continue reading
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The Science of Procrastination: How to Trick Your Brain into Taking Action
Procrastination isn’t a sign of laziness or a character flaw; it’s a deeply ingrained psychological response to stress and overwhelm. If you’ve ever found yourself reorganizing your spice rack when a deadline looms, welcome to the club. Procrastination is a… Continue reading
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Why Guilt Kills our ADHDers’ To-Do Lists (And How to Fix It with Kindness)
Disclaimer: This article has situations that most ADHD-ers face, but not all sources used focus on neurospicy brains. Neurotypical brains might still face similar challenges, tho. Experiment with different approaches, but always prioritize professional medical and mental health professionals’ advice… Continue reading
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Don’t F*ck Your Future Self this 2026.
I have been into self-development since I was a teenager. I remember reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and trying desperately to become better. As a scraggy teenager with no self-esteem, that was not an easy task. I… Continue reading
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Level Up Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to the Gamification of Self-Improvement
Hello there! I am not used to publishing “long” articles… but I’ll give it a shot 🙂 Why? Well, I know we’ve all been there. You set a new goal, and maybe it’s learning a language, starting a fitness routine,… Continue reading
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