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"Some days I hyperfocus, and some days I burn out..."
Other people work at a steady pace - why can't I?
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Chris Guillebeau
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Working Memory, or Why You Keep Forgetting Everything
Bonus: this post comes with solutions!
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Chris Guillebeau
12
8 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
Learn to practice embodied cognition, structured procrastination, and more.
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Chris Guillebeau
15
Executive Functioning and the Limits of Hyperfocus
The second in a series on executive functions, under the umbrella of “Why is it hard to do small things?”
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Chris Guillebeau
35
Why Do I Put Off Seeing My Friends?
I like them. So why don't I make plans with them?
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Chris Guillebeau
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What Is "Demand Avoidance"? A Case Study
Why you might put up a fight when asked to do simple things.
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Chris Guillebeau
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Time Blindness: Why You’re Always Late, Why You Underestimate How Long It Takes to Finish Something, and What to Do About It
The title seems fairly comprehensive, right? Let's get to it. ⏰
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Chris Guillebeau
35
If You Can't Learn Math, Maybe It's Not Your Fault
A condition called dyscalculia makes it difficult to understand and work with numbers.
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Chris Guillebeau
58
Lessons From Your Six-Year-Old Self
What can you learn—and unlearn—from childhood you?
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Chris Guillebeau
29
The Trauma of Adult Undiagnosed ADHD
How ADHD affects adults, and what they can do about it.
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Chris Guillebeau
18
Do You Ever Feel "Too Sensitive?"
Early in my writing career, someone said something to me that I've thought about ever since.
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Chris Guillebeau
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How I Use (and Don’t Use) Adderall to Help with Focus
An 8-year journal of lowkey amphetamine usage, including highs, lows, and specific recommendations.
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Chris Guillebeau
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