Most people think of ADHD as a problem of attention, impulse control, or restless energy. And for practical purposes, it is. Those are the symptoms that show up in classrooms, offices, and family dinners. But underneath all of that noise,
A short guide for falling asleep faster—by stacking the right biology.
Trouble falling asleep is common, not rare. Roughly one-third of adults report regular difficulty getting to sleep, and teens struggle even more due to circadian shifts, academic stress, and
There’s a narrow stretch of time—usually between midnight and 4:00 a.m.—when otherwise competent, grounded adults wake up and , at times, ‘lose their minds.’
What do I mean by that? Thoughts arise, many strong and intrusive. Careers suddenly look fragile.
As the holiday season arrives, we hear a lot about gratitude. We’re told to “be thankful,” to “focus on the good,” to “appreciate what matters.” These ideas sound nice, but they can feel unrealistic when life feels overwhelming-when the world
Most of us have no idea how much our own minds steal our peace. It doesn’t come from the world, or from other people, or even from our circumstances. It comes from that little internal whisper that says, “This shouldn’t
If you’ve ever found yourself pleading with a child to take “just three more bites,” you’re not alone. Or perhaps, you are at the ‘fed up with it’ stage, and the battleground is now robbing the joy from family meals.
Last week we explored how modern life quietly wears down the brain’s executive function-the system responsible for focus, planning, and self-control. Now let’s turn to what strengthens it. Once the basics are in place-better sleep, movement, and predictable routines-the next
If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer-you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best day.
For children, weak executive function shows up as
A 17-year-old client recently said to me, “Playing sports isn’t fun anymore. I’m not sure it’s worth it.” Sadly, this isn’t the first time I’ve heard that this year. Many middle and high school athletes continue to show up for
We were just chatting with a local co-op farmer, and we heard what many of you have experienced. Good folks… just can’t take the slightest criticism… so I am dancing on eggshells all the time.”
Employers across the country are