Self-development
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We Are Not Inert Rocks: How Biology, Experience, and Kindness Shape Who We Are
Whenever we talk about personal growth or building better habits, an age-old question usually pops up: How much of who we are is hardwired, and how much can we actually change? It is a delicate dance between our biology and… Continue reading
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I still hate when people get upset with our boundaries
We shouldn’t mind them… The boundaries are here to protect ourselves and to stay! 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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2016-2017 were awful years for me
The Perfect Storm of Crisis I remember those years vividly because the crisis in Venezuela was intensifying daily. It was incredibly hard to buy food, and there were days when we did not have any protein to eat. We were… 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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The Science of Paying Attention: Why I Stopped Scribbling and Started Using Fathom AI
I remember sitting in a meeting with my thesis supervisor while we were planning our next steps. As she spoke, I lowered my head to scramble some annotations in my notebook. Suddenly, she stopped and said: “Pay attention! Don’t write.… 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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