by Kourosh | Feb 13, 2026 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, Writings
Check out the podcast version of today’s newsletter at Rhythms of Focus (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). Kourosh “Should I or shouldn’t I?” What if it goes wrong?” What if I don’t decide? Decisions can weigh heavy. Even seemingly small ones, like deciding what...
by Kourosh | Feb 6, 2026 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, On Mind, Writings
I’m being pulled, every which way. I need to do the dishes, I need to do the laundry, I have to write the report – maybe I just need to rest. If I tell others I can’t do this right now, they might tell me I don’t care enough. Well, do I not...
by Kourosh | Jan 30, 2026 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, On Mind, Writings
“Don’t fear mistakes. There are none.” – Miles Davis I make mistakes. I’m convinced that no one can avoid making mistakes despite the authority with which Miles may make his claim. Mistakes as a presence in art is undeniable. The lesson as I understand it, is of...
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,...