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The ADHD Writer

25 Strategies to Break Through Creative Barriers Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presents some unique challenges for writers. The core symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and emotional dysregulation can make it extraordinarily difficult to focus on writing tasks, outline stories, organize thoughts, and sit still long enough to bring projects to completion. However, the gifts …

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Positive Thinking & Positive Actions

A forgotten key to harnessing Positive Thinking, Manifestation, and the Law of Attraction. Introduction: In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, the power of positive thinking, manifesting our desires, and the law of attraction offer a beacon of hope and transformation. These concepts empower us to shape our reality, attract abundance, and live a …

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The success system that never fails?

I have written before about my early experience with the writings of W. Clement Stone. I recently found a PMA Coin on eBay, similar to the Challenge Coin I was once awarded in Combined Insurance sales school in 1986. The bronze coin has Mr. Stone on it along with “PMA” and the three keys to …

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Conceive, Believe, then Achieve

“Whatever you can conceive, and believe, you can achieve, through hard work and a positive mental attitude.” W. Clement Stone. CONCEIVE IT: The first step in manifesting your destiny is to conceive of what you want. This means taking the time to think about what you want to achieve and how you want to live …

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ADHD and Creativity as an Older Creative

Confessions of a Grizzled Newbie As I’ve said in previous posts, I’m a veteran writer, because I’ve been writing seriously since I was 14, which was in 1973, and I’ve been writing for publication since 1982. However, I’ve never earned my living from my writing, so I’m also a newb in that sense. I suspect …

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ADHD AND CREATIVITY

BLAME IT ON THE A.D.D. You can find many, many more detailed, well-thought out and balanced articles online than what this article will be. My focus… or lack of focus… ba dump-bump… RIMSHOT… is going to be more personal. This article is about how ADHD affects ME, especially when it comes to Learning and Creativity. …

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