by Kourosh | Sep 19, 2025 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, Blog, Writings
In this episode, we delve into the roots of procrastination with Dr. Fuschia Sirois, a professor of social and health psychology at Durham University, who has over 25 years of research experience in procrastination and its relationship to emotions. The discussion covers how self-compassion can play a critical role in managing procrastination, the impact of societal norms on our productivity, and the importance of addressing emotional responses to improve motivation and reduce procrastination. Dr. Sirois introduces her TEMPO toolkit, designed to help individuals manage procrastination by addressing the emotional causes behind it, providing practical strategies and exercises for better emotional regulation. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand and overcome procrastination through a compassionate and emotionally intelligent approach.
by Kourosh | Jun 27, 2025 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, Blog, On Mind, On Play and Productivity, Writings
What do you do when the day’s rhythms shift out of your control.
by Kourosh | Jun 20, 2025 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, On Mind, On Play and Productivity, Writings
“I do my best when my back is against the wall!” How often have you found yourself here? You need to act, but can’t make yourself start—so you wait for the pressure to build. Force becomes the only tool in your kit. Force: The Usual Suspects Force shows up...
by Kourosh | Jun 6, 2025 | ADHD & Wandering Minds, Blog, On Mind, On Play and Productivity, Writings
When your mind wanders and the world asks, “Why can’t you just…?”—it’s easy to doubt yourself and lose trust in your ability to choose. In this installment of our agency series, we explore how repeated stumbles can injure our sense of agency, why “demand avoidance” is really a drive for autonomy, and how a small pause can help you begin to heal and reclaim your power to decide.
