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Why are ADHD visualization techniques important? Why is it hard for people with ADHD to predict the outcomes of their actions? Being able to see behavior patterns in your past and planning what to do about them in the future are two things that ADHD sabotages. This makes it hard to analyze the past and predict the results of your actions in the future. Below we’ll look at some ways people with ADHD can better visualize their future.
Do you know how to direct your energy to the right place? How can you use obstacles to your advantage? Simon Alexander Ong says that you can chase your dreams by changing the obstacles in your way into stepping stones. In doing so, you can also energize people around you, helping others live better lives through the examples you set. Let’s explore how you can live a more satisfying life where your dreams come true.
What does it take to transform from an aspiring architect to an international model? How did a chance encounter in Slovenia lead to a career spanning Milan, Paris, and New York City? Before becoming America’s First Lady, Melania Trump’s modeling career started with a serendipitous meeting with photographer Stane Jerko in 1987. Her journey from showcasing her mother’s designs in Belgrade to working with prestigious agencies reflects the evolving fashion industry of the 1990s. Keep reading to explore the determination, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped Melania’s path from Slovenia to the global fashion stage.
How can negative thoughts cause aging? How can you stop thinking negatively? Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel say that a great deal of preventable stress comes from getting yourself stuck in negative thought patterns. If you find yourself slipping into any of the following mental habits or perspectives, you might unintentionally be damaging your telomeres. Read more about these negative thought patterns below.
What’s eating up most of your time at work? Which routine tasks could you automate to reclaim those precious hours? In Automate Your Busywork, Aytekin Tank presents a clear five-step process to automate tasks that can be delegated. He provides details on identifying routine tasks, seeing how those tasks fit into the bigger picture, streamlining workflows, using automation tools, and refining your automation system. Continue reading to learn how to automate tasks with Tank’s process.
What happens in your brain when you gaze at a starlit sky? How can spending time in nature transform your perspective on life? From thunderstorms to mountain ranges, nature’s grandeur affects us in profound ways. Psychology researcher and professor Dacher Keltner asserts that awe-inspiring nature has the power to boost our mental health, enhance our cognitive abilities, and foster connections with others. Continue reading to explore how the natural world can spark wonder, insight, and personal transformation in ways that might surprise you.
Do you know how to ask good questions? What kind of questions should you ask people in everyday conversations? Conversations will hardly get anywhere without inquiries. The first step to engaging more deeply in someone’s story is to learn to ask good questions, specifically, insightful ones. Continue reading to learn about the art of asking questions in deep conversations.
What does it take to turn a brilliant strategy into real-world results? How can leaders navigate the complex challenges of implementing organizational change? Implementing a strategy effectively requires more than just a solid plan—it demands leadership skills, organizational awareness, and the ability to make tough decisions. Successful implementation involves multiple critical steps and considerations. Continue reading for Richard Rumelt’s expert advice on how to implement a strategy.
What are some independent sleep training methods? Is it okay to let your babies cry it out? Alexis Dubief outlines two methods for teaching your baby to sleep independently: the Assisted Sleep Method (ASM) and the Self-Soothe Method (SSM). She recommends you start with the more gradual ASM approach and move to SSM if needed. Continue reading to learn about these two methods and how to use them over time.
Are you someone with ADHD who has trouble staying motivated? How can you rewire your brain to find more motivation? Not being able to envision the future creates real problems for people with ADHD, especially when it comes to motivation and problem-solving. Planning for the future requires activating the higher functions of the brain that ADHD normally suppresses. Let’s look at how to get motivated with ADHD.