This one goes out to all the different thinkers who have held back their full enthusiasm for fear of judgment. I encourage you to go all in on your interests. Living in that excitement sets an example for those around you, that embracing your passions spreads joy. Many of us have experienced being teased for
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Getting stuck doom-scrolling can take a big energetic toll on different thinkers. It is so important to have truly fun and light-hearted activities to recharge with! One of my favorites is sticker books! Transcription: Thank you for stumbling across my video. Now I’m going to encourage you to stop doom scrolling, and if you
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You’re not “just scrolling.” You’re leading your life, even right now. If you’re an unconventional thinker, maybe ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or a mix of all of it, and you caught yourself thinking, there has to be something better I could be doing with this time, this is your sign. I’ve created an Unconventional Leaders Playbook