by Kourosh | Jan 23, 2026 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, Writings
When we cannot act, we might well wonder what to do with the “I don’t wanna” feelings… The core of the issue is deeper than simple “just” starting. Otherwise, it would reliably work. If we define motivation as the alignment of emotions with intention, we might then...
by Kourosh | Jan 16, 2026 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, On Mind, Writings
I actually finished a project. But, there are a zillion more… Argh! Organizing the day is not a simple matter. Wandering minds in particular struggle with all of these. Time-blindness, working memory troubles, injuries to agency, and a lack of trust between past,...
by Kourosh | Jan 9, 2026 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, On Mind, On Play and Productivity, Writings
Dear Reader, Consider the extended podcast radio-mega remix version of today’s newsletter at Rhythms of Focus. Kourosh _________________________ I think I’ve read the same paragraph four times without absorbing a thing. How the heck do people read? For some...
by Kourosh | Jan 1, 2026 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, Writings
“Wait, I’ve used this language app for year. Why can’t I speak Spanish yet?” If I can speak a single sentence in Spanish without my Cuban mother-in-law looking at me funny, I’ll consider it a success. Other reasons for the funny looks notwithstanding....
by Kourosh | Dec 26, 2025 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, Writings
I might … just might… do the dishes now… Oh my goodness, I’m getting up. I’m walking over to the dishes. I’m doing it! Suddenly a voice calls from the other room, “Hey, you haven’t done the dishes in a while. When are you going to do the dishes already?” Ugh, I don’t...
