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Why Being Idle Can Lead to Better Thinking
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Studies show that people would rather do something—anything—than be alone with their thoughts. But it’s through reflection, daydreaming, and introspection that we make sense of information and experiences and come up with new insight and ideas. Full Article: Lifehacker, “Why Being Idle Can Lead to Better Thinking”
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A Natural Fix for ADHD
People with ADHD may not have a disorder, so much as a set of behavioral traits that don’t match the expectations of our contemporary culture. The problem is not just the brain. The problem is boredom. Full Article: The New York Times, “A Natural Fix for ADHD”
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The Struggle to Fit In
For those who are struggling, or whose kids struggle with “fitting in”, this is a great video: Fitting in Cardboard.
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Getting Better at Getting Better
How the “Performance Revolution” came to Athletics and Beyond
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The Creative Gifts of ADHD
This Huffington Post Article highlights reoccurring personality traits of creative people, and provides information on recent work in cognitive neuroscience that also suggests a connection between ADHD and creativity.
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Helping Parents Deal with Learning and Attention Issues
This New York Times article introduces a new web resource to help parents.