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What are some ways to stay organized with ADHD? What type of organizational system is right for you? The most important part of establishing an ADHD organization system is to find one that works for you. It should be both simple and sustainable, meaning it should require as little work from you as possible. Here’s the organizational system that Order From Chaos by Jaclyn Paul and David Allen’s Getting Things Done recommend.
How do bad experiences weigh on your heart? How can you recover from trauma that’s affecting your future? Your heart can only take so much damage. The trauma that you experienced in the past will only hurt it more if you don’t confront it head-on. Here’s how to recover from trauma, according to The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma.
What is Dr. Gabor Maté’s ADHD healing technique? Why does he believe medication isn’t the right treatment for ADHD? In Scattered Minds, Gabor Maté says that doctors tend to treat ADHD like it’s a purely medical problem by prescribing medication—and nothing else—for it. He believes that this approach is fundamentally unsuitable and calls for a more holistic plan for healing ADHD. Let’s dig more deeply into his theory of healing.
Why are small details important? In what ways did the top-notch restaurant Eleven Madison Park (EMP) pay attention to the finest details? Will Guidara owes EMP’s three stars to him and his employees giving attention to even the smallest details. He was wise to focus on the almost-unnoticed elements that can actually make or break a customer’s experience. Discover why you need to focus on the details if you’re aiming for excellence.
How can your protagonist help you figure out what details to include in your story? How can you set up your protagonist for an internal struggle and, thus, advance your plot? The protagonist is what helps you as a writer determine what details are important and what aren’t. The protagonist is who the story is about, and it’s the character your reader will need to relate to in order to feel engaged in the story and understand the importance of everything that happens. Read more to learn how to create a protagonist, according to writer and producer Lisa Cron.
What kind of investor are you—or should you be? Do you invest according to your age? What’s your ideal asset allocation? If you’re an investor, a speculator, or you’re considering getting into the market, you want to invest with knowledge. That includes knowledge about the stock market as a whole, certain stocks in particular, and you as an investor. Continue reading for several stock market questions designed to help you understand yourself as an investor as well as your current and prospective investments.
Where did life originate on Earth? How can we know? Biochemist Nick Lane’s understanding of a cell’s requirements leads him to a hypothesis of where life began. In his book The Vital Question, he discusses the type of environment that’s best suited to give rise to the first cells. Keep reading to learn what Lane believes is the most likely candidate for where life on Earth originated.
Are you a specialist in just one area? If so, are you aware of how that could be holding you back? Retired astrophysicist Jacob Lund Fisker argues in Early Retirement Extreme that it’s possible to break out of the unsatisfying cycle of consumerism. Part of the equation is increasing your financial security by diversifying your skills. Read more to discover how diverse skills can help you get the lifestyle you want.
Are you a serial procrastinator? A serial procrastinator who’s ready to turn things around and get things done? Nearly 95% of people say they procrastinate. That’s according to Piers Steel, the author of The Procrastination Equation. He defines procrastination as purposefully putting off tasks against your better judgment and contrary to your best interests. If this sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading for several procrastination questions designed to help you examine and tackle your procrastination habit.
How should the brain hemispheres work together? What’s the proper connection between the left and right brain? Popular opinion holds that the left brain does more “important” work than the right brain, so it should dominate. But, Iain McGilchrist takes the opposite view, contending that the left brain should be subservient to the right brain. Continue reading to learn what McGilchrist believes is the optimal relationship between the two brain hemispheres.