written by Coach JoyGenea testing Claude Code AI. Image from ChatGPT A client sent me a video this week. The title grabbed my attention: “Why The Smartest People I Know Set Constraints, Not Goals.” He connected with it. Said it named something about how he works when he gets the best results. He performs better inside limits. He also
The Right Word Vice Effect: Why Your Brain Locks On and Won’t Let Go
Written by Coach JoyGenea with research assistance from Claude Opus, image by ChatGPT The Right Word Vice Effect There is a particular set of extreme emotions that does not respond to logic. You have been in it. You know the feeling. Someone did something wrong, or said something wrong, or did not say something
Getting ready for the retreat
I am headed off on my quarterly retreat to get focused and refreshed! Every time we do one of these, I gain so much perspective and feel so revitalized. If you have been following me for a while, you know I am a big advocate of getting a change of scenery to help inspire and
Thinking About Thinking: A Look at Metacognitive Verbalization and ADHD, Autism, or Dyslexia
By JoyGenea and ChatGPT’s EQ Breakthrough Navigator by Henk van der Wath Intro from Coach JoyGenea While I was working on the original blog on verbal processing this word came up and I wanted to know more. Here is what I learned. It is such a nice way to talk about one of the reasons
DTMM: Finding Your Grounding
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected? In this Different Thinker Motivational Moment, I’m coming to you from the great outdoors to remind you of the importance of finding your grounding. 🌱 For many in the neurodiverse community, nature can be a powerful way to reground, recharge, and reset. But grounding looks different for everyone—so
Starting a Book Club
If you haven’t been meeting your reading goals, starting a book club might be a good next step. Transcription: This week’s neurodiverse insight and conversation that I’m having is about being a part of and leading a book club. It is not something that most people thought that I would do as a
Starting A New Routine or Habit Neurodiverse and Different Thinker Style – You Can’t Depend on Your Executive Function Alone
Last week in one of my book clubs, it happens to be the Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima book club, our homework was to do mirror work daily. (If you just got sidetracked with the story wondering what mirror work is, I will tell you later, if you can’t move forward until you know what
Breaks and Vacations
Breaks are especially important for neurodiverse people. Transcription: Hi, I’m JoyGenea, international neurodiversity coach, and this week we’re talking about time off and taking breaks. Super important for that fabulous brain of yours that is working really hard, working around and through the dyslexia, the ADHD, all that kind of stuff. It needs
The Value of Taking a Break – Your ADHD or Dyslexic Brain Needs to Recover
When was the last time you took a vacation? How many days until your next vacation? How often do you take breaks during your day at work? Do you know how to recharge your batteries quickly? These things could be the most important part of your self-care and are some of the most
Different Thinkers and SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a challenge this time of year, especially for the neurodiverse. Here are some tips for fighting off the winter blues. Share yours in the comments! Transcription: Hi, I’m JoyGenea, International Neurodiversity coach, or for short- ADHD and dyslexia coach for adults. SAD, I want to talk about SAD- Seasonal