On keeping our adult selves in from recess: This rings so true for me. I wrote my recent article about single-tasking and intentionality because I realized I was depriving myself of any restorative down time. My brain took the down time by force — yes, often in the form of “doomscrolling” — but because I […]
Category: Internet of ADHD Weekly Roundup
Internet of ADHD weekly roundup: September 18, 2020
Daniel Amen reads Captain Snout and the Superpower Questions With the start of the school year I’ve noticed my kiddo experiencing some of these automatic negative thoughts (aka ANTs): fortune-telling, mind-reading, all-or-nothing thinking blaming. This book is a helpful way to break the concept down for kids. Ruminating & ADHD | Dusty Chipura This thread […]
Internet of ADHD weekly roundup: September 11, 2020
How to spot dubious claims in scientific papers | Nature Index This might seem like a weird thing to share here, but skeptical reading of “new study shows ______” headlines is especially important for us ADHDers. Consider this: Sensational, controversial, and/or shocking news has a stimulating effect on the brain. ADHDers are more vulnerable to […]