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Hi friend! As we approach the New Year, I imagine many of you, like me, are thinking about what you’d like to do differently in 2024—or who and how you want to be in the year ahead.

invited 30 people to his house for dinner. But he had a surprise in store for his guests.

and president of the New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers Association. “There is no rest of the year; it never stops.”As soon as the ground thaws in spring, seedlings go in the ground by the thousand. Geographic location, soil and weather conditions and what customers want determine the crops growers plant.

In today’s fast-paced world, financial challenges can lead many homeowners to consider alternative solutions, and one option often on the table is to sell and rent back. This guide aims to be your compass through the process, providing insights on navigating the sell and rent back landscape while avoiding stress. 

Escape rooms have gained immense popularity in recent years, offering an exciting and immersive experience for thrill-seekers. If you’re new to the world of escape rooms and looking to embark on your first adventure, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing an escape room. From theme and difficulty level to team size and location, we’ll provide valuable insights to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable experience. So, get ready to step into a world of mystery, puzzles, and adrenaline-pumping fun!

In an era where the quest for youthfulness is more than a mere desire but a burgeoning field of scientific inquiry, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) emerges as a groundbreaking player. This post delves into the fascinating world of HBOT, particularly focusing on its anti-aging effects, a topic that intertwines the marvels of modern science with the timeless pursuit of longevity.

Ski pants are more than just another layer of clothing. They’re your trusty companions on the slopes, shielding you from the biting cold, ensuring you stay dry in the face of snow and slush, and granting you the freedom to move gracefully down the mountain. Unlike your run-of-the-mill winter trousers, ski pants are specially crafted with features that brave the rugged conditions of the slopes while providing you with maximum coziness. Key Points to Ponder When Hunting for Ski Pants

Eve Ekman brings you a brief talk on emotions and stress.How do our emotions intertwine with our stress? Stress is a natural part of our life. It can be adaptive when it moves us, motivates us to take action.

Are you tired of the 9 to 5 job or making money for someone else? You can become a big-time entrepreneur by selling products or services and start making money for yourself. But how do you become a successful business owner?The first step is to see how other successful entrepreneurs made it big in their lives. There are secret strategies that business owners use to make massive profits.

, effective meetings like these involve asking “standard, structured questions in a casual and conversational manner.” They recommend keeping them to a half hour. Managers should leave with a better understanding of what employees need to be happier and more effective in their positions.

“It’s a gift to exist, andwith existence comes suffering. There’s no escaping that, but if you are grateful for your life, then you must be grateful for all of it.” ~Stephen Colbert

Q: “My son, who has ADHD, is in high school and about to start his junior year. He is eager to enlist in the military after high school, and he wants to stop taking his ADHD medication as soon as possible to meet military entrance requirements. But medication, I think, is very important to help him finish high school.

December 8, 2023The nationwide shortage of Adderall (amphetamine mixed salts) has triggered a domino effect. Patients are now struggling to fill prescriptions for other stimulant medications used to treat ADHD, including the generic equivalents of Vyvanse and Ritalin.Some drug manufacturers blame the shortage on production quotas for stimulant medications, which are classified as Schedule II controlled substances, set by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

By Elizabeth Broadbent"Woebot assumes neurotypicality. It expects that all brains can be retrained to cope with negative emotions using the same therapeutic model. But ADHD brains process information and emotions differently."Continue reading "I Fired My Therapist.

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In a world where the glitz and glamour of the fashion industry have often been synonymous with

Mastitis is an uncomfortable and often painful condition that affects lactating parents. After you’ve given birth, your body is likely already adjusting to lots of changes, whether you gave birth vaginally or through a C-section. 

Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) is a revolutionary approach to hair transplants that goes beyond aesthetics. We’re talking about faster recovery, less pain and a better experience after the surgery. So, buckle up as we venture into the realm of hair follicles, micrografting, and the Choi Implanter Pen.

People frequently use alcohol as a coping mechanism in a society where demands are onerous and life moves at an unforgiving pace. What may start as a casual social activity can quickly escalate into a full-fledged addiction, impacting physical health, mental well-being, and relationships. However, the journey to recovery is both personal and empowering. Taking control of alcohol addiction is a courageous step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies for those navigating the challenging path of recovery.

Rebecca Poirier is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her wisdom and positive outlook on life. She stands out as a seasoned professional who seamlessly intertwines these two domains. With a career rooted in a belief that coaching and executive […]

Staci Wells is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her vast experience and expertise. Her path to coaching began as a domestic violence survivor, where the challenges she faced became the catalyst for her transformation. Embracing life skills learned along […]

Sundar Kadayam is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his wisdom and expertise. He was a technologist and tech entrepreneur with over 34 years of experience. What began as a career rooted in rational skepticism and engineering took an unexpected […]

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham LincolnAs you age you will learn to value your time, genuine relationships, meaningful work, and peace of mind, much more. Little else will matter.Deep down you know that already, right?Yet on most days, just like the majority of us, you are distracted by so many others things.

Mental health workers write special progress notes about patient sessions. These notes aim to track patients’ progress over time. Additionally, they facilitate collaboration among various care providers. Traditional paper notes served well for years. But digital options now improve the process. Online note platforms offer big upgrades. Electronic notes are easier to organize and search. […]

Real men are in tune with their emotions and can express them in healthy ways. They understand the importance of emotional intelligence in their personal and professional lives. “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves is a great resource for developing this skill.A real man respects people regardless of their gender, race, orientation, or background. They treat others with kindness and understanding. “How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie is a classic book that highlights the importance of respect and empathy in relationships.They take responsibility for their actions and decisions, owning up to their mistakes and learning from them. “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin explores the concept of responsibility in leadership and personal growth.Integrity is a hallmark of a real man. They are honest and transparent in their dealings, and they stand by their principles. “The Road to Character” by David Brooks delves into the importance of character and moral ethics.Real men have the courage to face challenges head-on and step out of their comfort zones. “The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga discusses how breaking free from societal expectations can lead to true courage and happiness.They know how to take care of themselves, both emotionally and physically. They are not afraid to be independent and can handle life’s ups and downs.Real men can empathize with others, understanding different perspectives and showing compassion.They understand the value of patience in achieving long-term goals and in dealing with others.A real man has goals and

While there isn't a one-size-fits-all career that works for every adult with ADHD (wouldn't that be nice?), there are certain professions that utilize and celebrate attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) strengths more than others. The following jobs for people with ADHD help many reach their full potential by putting their natural skills to work.Many adults with ADHD find joy in professions that allow them to work directly with children — in careers such as teaching or child care.

Over the years, I have given career advice to attorneys, florists, accountants, nurses, doctors, stay-at-home dads, therapists, clergymen, and even a professional skateboarder with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD).It’s a misconception that certain jobs are not right for people with ADHD. As I’ve found, there seems to be no limit to the careers that adults with ADHD find fulfilling.

Food rarely comes up when we talk about the mind and brain, even though what you eat plays a role in how effectively your brain operates. It is so obvious that it is often overlooked. The most common food errors, like skipping breakfast or self-medicating with food, can sabotage the best of ADHD treatment plans.If you do not eat properly, you can become distracted, impulsive, and restless.

What makes certain careers a good fit for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? What separates people who feel fulfilled from those who suffer regret? There are five steps to igniting peak performance in the workplace, which I outline in my latest book, Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People (Harvard Business Review Press; 2011)(#CommissionsEarned). The first and most important step is “select” — to make sure that you are in a job well-suited to you and your ADHD.Are you in the right job? You can figure that out by answering the 18 questions below.

November 15, 2012When adults ask me questions about why they should try medication to manage their ADHD, my answer always comes down to two words: Medication works. When you find the right medicine, you can experience substantial improvements in your ADHD symptoms.Adults diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) later in life have many questions about stimulant medications, just as parents do about giving drugs to their child.

We’ve come a long way, and we’re still learning and growing. Let’s be grateful for the lessons. Let’s take them and make the best of things today.For my 18th birthday, many moons ago, my grandfather on my mom’s side gave me four lightly-used flannel shirts that he no longer needed.

.But how did he grow to become an entrepreneur success story eight years after his fourth—not first—startup idea that would become the foundation for his e-commerce empire?The answer: appetite.It was Taing’s love for Japanese snacks, and the important cultural traditions they carry, alongside his love for the country and its language (which he studied at Tokyo’s Waseda University) that cemented a future he could never have imagined.As the son of Cambodian-Chinese refugees of the Khmer Rouge—who escaped to New York City in 1979—young Danny Taing watched his parents work tirelessly to build a life for their family in America. His father was a dishwasher and his mother was a seamstress before they opened their own retail store.

If you have depression, you feel sad or deflated most of the day, for weeks at a time. Your sadness affects your performance at work, relationships with your friends and family, and even the things you used to love.Depression accounts for nearly $12 billion in lost workdays each year in America. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with major depression than are men, but that doesn’t mean it’s not equally likely in both genders.

If you have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), you worry about everything — whether appropriate and necessary or not.Symptoms of anxiety are nearly constant — and often blown out of proportion when compared to their causes. Anxiety usually starts in early adulthood, and affects as many as 6.8 million adults in the United States.

The hyperactive impulsive subtype of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) is relatively easy to identify in children. In adults, the symptoms are often more subtle and difficult to pinpoint — for example, hyperactivity sometimes settles into a general feeling of restlessness with age. However, while some childhood symptoms dissipate with time, others evolve and change and emerge.

In a recent discussion with other ADHD coaches, someone beautifully summarized that coaching, at its heart, helps the client develop self-trust. Indeed, getting to the point where we can trust ourselves is a relief. Self-trust moves us toward who we want to be in this life.

As a child, middle school completely overwhelmed me. There were higher academic expectations, new interests and extracurriculars, a much wider and more intimidating social landscape, physical and hormonal changes, and a developing sense of self with which to reckon.

By Sharon Saline, Psy.D.“Living with ADHD means living with a stress-producing condition that begets emotional reactivity. Though the ADHD brain is wired to feel emotions like anger, frustration, and hurt quite intensely, emotional reactivity is ultimately a response pattern — one that you can shift with the right tools and frame of mind.”Continue reading “How to Control Your Anger When ADHD Emotional Reactivity Kicks In”By Linda Roggli, PCC“ADHD is more than the sum of its symptoms. It touches your life from the moment you wake up to the instant you finally nod off.

I remember one Christmas where I was with a whole bunch of people at a family gathering and everyone was talking. I felt almost as if I wasn’t there. I was really trying to be in the moment, but I wasn’t.

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Sharon Salzberg

Imposter Syndrome is a common phenomenon we all experience at some point in our lives. It is associated with feelings of self-doubt, unworthiness, and inadequacy. These feelings arise from our self-perceptions-what we believe about ourselves.Our self-perceptions are in turn influenced by our immediate environment.

Teen boys face their share of obstacles at school: They are often restless in the classroom, and their verbal skills lag behind those of girls. As a result, they can fall behind young women with ADHD (and girls without the disorder) in standardized test scores and rates of college admissions.

Parenting a teenager is hard, but if yours has attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), the challenges are multiplied by the combination of changing hormones and symptoms.In this video, learn how to discipline a teenager with ADHD without starting triggering an emotional explosion.Teens crave autonomy. This thirst for independence, plus adolescent mood swings, cause tension (and battles) in many ADHD households.Use these 5 rules to encourage cooperation and peace with your teen.1. Don’t punish symptoms.An emotional teen with ADHD isn’t being “difficult” on purpose.

Approximately 8.4 percent of children in the U.S. have ADHD, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Symptoms are often first diagnosed when a child reaches school age and has trouble sitting still for extended periods, disrupts the class by impulsively blurting out answers, experiences frustration or anger with classmates, and/or can’t seem to stay seated.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurobiological disorder characterized by difficulty communicating verbally and relating socially to others, alongside a need to engage in repetitive behaviors or language. Early symptoms often noted by parents include delayed speech, restricted interests, not responding to his or her name, and avoiding eye contact.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) — formerly referred to as sensory integration dysfunction — is a neurological condition that interferes with the body’s ability to interpret sensory messages from the brain and convert those messages into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. It's not uncommon to feel occasional sensory overload — that is, to feel overwhelmed by distracting noises or crowded spaces or strong odors once in a while — but for children with SPD, these sensations disrupt and overwhelm everyday life.

Many children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) struggle with impulsivity and self-control. If your child speaks out of turn at school: ADHD also walks hand-in-hand with executive function deficits, which impact a student's ability to plan, execute, and complete his work.

When a child is diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), parents are faced with an unbelievably tough choice: Use medication to treat symptoms? Or try alternative routes?You wonder: What if... the medication harms my child’s health? ...it changes her personality? ...I'm just failing as a parent? Naysayers argue that parents rush to medicate their kids, but we know this is a decision you agonize over. Here, learn what considerations convinced other families to use or not to use ADHD medication.