On January 1, I said goodbye to Facebook, ostensibly for a month-long hiatus. I won’t be back anytime soon. Go ahead — try it with me. The thought may make you uncomfortable, but a social media break may do more for you — and your brain — than you think. Unplugging…and missing out First of all, […]
Author: Jaclyn Paul
“It’s different for girls:” My ADHD story
As I reached out for support, my friends and family struggled to sympathize. After all, I looked smart and successful—from the outside. My friends assured me I was either expecting too much of myself or making excuses for not bringing my behavior in line with that of other adults. My occasional verbal outbursts just meant […]
Don’t break the chain (literally).
In last week’s link roundup, I promised to elaborate on my plans for this article about Jerry Seinfeld’s “don’t break the chain” approach to creative habits. Well, today I’m diving in. I’m expanding Seinfeld’s idea beyond the realm of writing and creative work and turning the chain into a tangible object, not just crossed-out days […]