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What are the effects of ADHD? How does ADHD affect functioning? In Order From Chaos, Jaclyn Paul argues that people with ADHD face particular organizational challenges that can make their lives feel chaotic and frustrating. People with ADHD also have trouble with their memory and are distracted by their own thoughts. Let’s explore the effects of ADHD to see if they fit your own symptoms.
Do you have a car loan, a mortgage, or student debt? How could your life be different if you were debt free? According to early retiree Jacob Lund Fisker, most people can do without many things they think they “need.” When you lower your annual expenses, the time it takes to save for retirement drops rapidly. Debt implies significant expenditures, and it adds to your expenditures in the form of interest. Keep reading to learn how to avoid debt and minimize your cost of living.
Do you struggle with ADHD symptoms? How can you cope with ADHD? Every person with ADHD is different, and their ADHD affects them differently. There’s no cookie-cutter method for organization that will work perfectly for everyone, so you have to form an understanding of how your ADHD affects you personally in order to devise the best organizational system to manage it. Here’s how to cope with ADHD, according to Order From Chaos by Jaclyn Paul.
Would you like to work less and enjoy life more? How can you put your money to work for you instead of the other way around? In Early Retirement Extreme, Jacob Lund Fisker teaches you how to invest your savings and become financially self-sufficient for life. He shares two tips: Educate yourself on investing strategy, and pick investments based on the work you prefer. Read on to learn how to live off your investments and start enjoying the early retirement lifestyle.
Do you have debt? Do you buy things that don’t really add to your life? How could your life be different if you had a lower cost of living? Jacob Lund Fisker permanently retired at age 33. He shows how you, too, can retire at an extremely early age. Fisker urges you to avoid unnecessary debt, stop buying things you don’t need, and maximize the value of every purchase. Continue reading to learn the details of Fisker’s advice on how to reduce expenses and buy yourself more freedom in life.
Why does ADHD cause disorganization? How hard is it to stay organized with ADHD? ADHD can cause you to make impulsive decisions, struggle to stop a task once you’ve begun it, and have difficulty conforming to common organizational methods. These and other traits can make you disorganized, and being disorganized can then make your symptoms worse, creating a negative cycle. Let’s look at ways to clean up your messy habits so you can get your life in order, according to Order From Chaos by Jaclyn Paul,
What is Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud about? Are you ready to put the past behind you? If you’ve ever struggled to leave a lousy job or a toxic relationship, psychologist Henry Cloud has advice for you. In Necessary Endings, Henry Cloud argues that pulling out of a bad situation is often the best way to move forward with your life. Read below for a brief overview of Necessary Endings.
Why should you learn to accept endings? What are ways to welcome new beginnings in life? According to Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud, endings are an inevitable and often beneficial part of life. For new, healthy patterns to begin, old patterns must end. Let’s take a look at the mindset you need to be in to accept that these new beginnings aren’t a bad thing.
What are the top three reasons for procrastinating? What is the psychology behind procrastination? In The Procrastination Equation, Piers Steel defines procrastination as purposefully putting off tasks against your better judgment and contrary to your best interests. He also gives the top three reasons we procrastinate. Let’s dive into those reasons to see if you fall into any of these categories.
When will you know when it’s time to move on? How should you assess difficult situations and relationships? It’s important to determine where to implement endings in your life so you aren’t stuck in the past. Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud offers suggestions for assessing both the difficult situations and relationships in your life. Continue reading to make hard assessments of areas in your life.