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The Inbox of Shame: Why ADHD Brains Struggle With Digital Communication (And What To Do About It)
Hey friends, I’m really excited to have Chris Guillebeau as an Extra Focus guest writer this week! Chris is a New York Times bestselling author and his…
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How to Overcome That Setback You Already Know Is Coming
Hey friends, Maybe you’re like me, and when things are going well you start to feel this sense of dread… like you know something is just around the…
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Breaking Through the Activation Barrier
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Accepting Who I Am
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The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Edge: Why Your Chaotic Brain Might Be Your Greatest Advantage
I used to think my brain was a problem. Purely defective. A manufacturing error. Sitting in meetings, watching other people know exactly when to raise…
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Unlock Personal Automation with If/Then Logic
Hey friends, In addition to writing and sharing my experience with ADHD, I work as a frontend software developer (which is a complex title that…
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The Neurotypical Struggle to Understand People with ADHD
Hey friends, One of the most frustrating parts of ADHD is how it often looks to others. Without knowing what ADHD really is, most people are just…
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The ADHD Community is Incredible.
First off, thank you everyone for the incredible outpouring of encouragement, opportunities, and support after I announced getting laid off last week.
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Laid Off
Welp. I’ve been laid off from my job.
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The ADHD Friendship Curse? How to Overcome Out of Sight, Out of Mind
I’ve been accused of being a terrible friend before, which really really hurts.
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How to Create ADHD-Supportive Workplaces That Benefit All
Plus a new ADHD podcast!
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I Didn’t Know I Was Supposed to Feel Shame—The Power of Inclusive Workplaces
I’m super excited to share this guest column by Lisa Lewis.
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Lisa Lewis
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Chainsaws.
Why I always say yes to things I have the ability to do, without considering if I have the time, energy, or motivation.
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ADHD, Perfectionism, Hijinks — A Live Chat with Alex Dobrenko
A recording from Jesse J. Anderson and Alex Dobrenko`'s live video
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Extra Focus • ADHD Newsletter
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