The Art of Patience: Embracing the Journey of Incremental Mastery

Diving into the nuances of self-control and the richness of nurturing multiple skills, this post explores how mastering self-discipline and embracing a diverse skillset can profoundly impact personal growth and mental well-being.

Swimming Through Soup: Staying Afloat Amidst Executive Function Paralysis

A comical sketch of a tiny person in a large bowl of soup, with a cry for "Help!" above, symbolizing being overwhelmed, akin to the feeling of Executive Dysfunction.

Struggling with Executive Function Paralysis? You’re not alone. Join me on my personal journey through the murky waters of EFP. Discover how creativity, mindfulness apps, and innovative VR tools like Noda and Tripp can transform mental chaos into clarity and focus.

Eureka! How I simplified My Alt Tag Writing Process With ChatGPT for Accessibility and SEO

A whimsical, hand-drawn character on off-white paper, with a square body resembling a retro robot or appliance. It features two circular eyes. A single antenna protrudes from the top of its head, and it stands on two stick-like legs with small oval feet. The character is depicted in a playful, cartoon style, with a slightly slanted stance that adds to its quirky charm. One either side of the robot is text describing the robot, handwritten, as an example of of the alt tags and alt text used to describe the image.

Discover the simple yet game-changing way to use ChatGPT+ for crafting alt tags that cater to accessibility and SEO, turning the tedious task into a content creator’s dream. Plus, get the scoop on why alt tags are your untapped SEO superpower!

Navigating the Restless Mind: How to Cope with “I should Be Doing Something Else”

Ever feel the pressure to do ‘something else’ with your life? Engage the restless itch within us all and navigate its push and pull.

The Shadow of Inspiration: Facing the Pressure of Daily Creation

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I’m sitting at my desk, Pages open on my iPad, cursor blinking expectantly, but the words just won’t come.  I’ve got plenty to talk about, so much I want to say, yet the opening paragraph eludes me. The cursor’s incessant blinking becomes menacing, mocking my inaction. And yet I stare on, unmotivated to continue, dissatisfied … Read more

How One Word is Shifting My Perspective from Defeatism to Optimism

A recurring sentiment that often punctuates my pursuits is “Why bother. I’m not good enough. This is pointless.” It’s not really a surprise to me that this usually seems to happen right before the descent into The Valley of the Forgotten. This kind of thought is an example of “catastrophic thinking” or “pessimistic determinism”, and … Read more

I’m not a jack-of-all trades; I’m a curator of abandoned hobbies.

Picture this. I’ve just found something I like to do – maybe that’s drawing, or collecting rocks that are a specific shade of blue, or collecting sixteenth century rag dolls. Doesn’t matter, this is it, this is the new hot thing and it’s got my attention and by golly, I’m going to die with the … Read more

I keep coming up with other people’s ideas… and that’s ok.

Have you ever had a ‘eureka’ moment, only to find out later that your groundbreaking, earth-shattering idea is centuries old? Yea – I’ve been there – from philosophy to science I’ve ‘discovered’ concepts that great minds have pondered for ages – here’s what this humbling experience has taught me. I’d like to introduce you to … Read more

Monkey Fog: Executive DYsfunction, Decision Paralysis, and Anxiety

I have this feeling that i call “Monkey fog” – and I’ve decided that there’s really no better name for the experience. What happens is this: i get this feeling of extreme brain fog, where there are a hundred productive things i could be doing, but I don’t want to do literally any of them … Read more