Why You’re Still Stuck: The Paradox of Effort in Healing

Why You’re Still Stuck: The Paradox of Effort in Healing

Let’s be honest—kindly honest, not beat-yourself-up honest. If you’ve struggled for years, you’ve probably tried just about everything. The self-help books are stacked like a motivational Jenga tower. You’ve done therapy. You’ve...
Why Mornings Are Hard for Some ADHD Brains—and What Helps

Why Mornings Are Hard for Some ADHD Brains—and What Helps

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, there is often something...
The Sleep Formula

The Sleep Formula

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...
Don’t Get Caught Believing the Midnight Brain

Don’t Get Caught Believing the Midnight Brain

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...
Stop the False Hope This Year

Stop the False Hope This Year

Every New Year offers us a chance to take stock of our home and our efforts at building good habits in our children. In particular, it’s good to carefully determine if “false hope” lives in your home, as it will undermine happiness and success. False...