MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'boredom'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103518&cid=t_113238_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-for-recovery-after-40%2F Variety can be the spice of intercourse Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling or co-dependency is common for people in their forth decade. Often sexuality in relationships has been absent or troubled. This may be true for straight, gays or lesbians. Too many men and women in long-term relationships lament that “the thrill is gone” but often don’t understand why. Some blame themselves or their partners or tell themselves that sexual boredom is as inevitable a part of growing older as wrinkles and reading glasses. It doesn’t have to be that way. And here’s why: To coin a cliché, variety can be the spice of intercourse. There are many kinds of sex play, but here let’s consider intercourse and different ways to do it — that is, experiment with positions. This doesn’t m... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103518 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:12:48 +0100 5103518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028461&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F10%2Fwant-to-feel-happier-by-the-end-of-the-day%2F Do you need a happiness boost — right now? If so, take a look at this menu of options and make your choices. Remember, the more you tackle, the bigger the boost you’ll receive. When you’re feeling blue, it can be hard to muster up the physical and mental energy to do the things that make you happier. Plunking down in front of the TV or digging into a tub of ice cream seems like an easier fix. However, research shows (and you know it’s true) that these aren’t the routes to feeling better. Try some choices below. The more you push yourself, the better you’ll feel; but if you can’t tackle a big task, just do something small. Even a little step in the right direction will give you a lift. According to my ground-breaking happiness formula, to be happy, you need to think about... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028461 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:46:57 +0100 5028461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975942&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-28-2011%2F Sometimes when I’m in need of a little inspiration, I head out for a short walk. Today, as I meandered through the tree lined path of my apartment complex, I found it. I kept ending up in the direction of a beautiful fountain. The sound of the water as it sprung up in the air like fireworks and then gently falling as it lapped softly against the rocks was soothing. I thought about what the water represented, that regardless of whether it was thrust up in the air or moved gracefully to the bottom, it was the same unchanged substance. I realized that no matter what you did to it, the water was still water flowing in a fountain. The same could be said about you. You may have emotions that carry you from the highest mountain peaks to the valley lows, but you are at the core that unchange... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975942 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:11:39 +0100 4975942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424280&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F01%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-february-1-2011%2F I have to say in some ways, 2011 has been uneventful. Maybe I was in need of a little mundane in my life after 2011 kick me in the butt. But while boredom is welcomed (Thank goodness for the sun! There’s no seasonal affective disorder on my end.), it can also be a sign of stagnation. Maybe we’re getting too comfortable in our relationships and in our jobs and have started to take for granted the everyday moments in our lives. If that sounds like you, keep reading. This week’s post are all about rethinking your life, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, analyzing your relationships and your body language. Basically, they are five posts to re-energize your 2011. If you’ve been feeling run-down, down and out, tired of the lack of sunlight, I think you... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424280 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:14:25 +0100 4424280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142987&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FxqKCaoAiKUU%2Fof-fries-and-family-time.html Spent the night attending a play then unwinding at Five Guys. The fifteen year old Elf tagged along with my Mum & Dad while the newly unwrapped twelve year old Leprechaun enjoyed herself at a cast party. We discussed life and spirituality while consuming great quantities of french fries. I wonder what my Elf made of it all.Didn't write much today. Spent the lion's share ticking, which is boring and not very fun, but thankfully the virus I was suffering from has run its course. It may have been several viruses. In fact, I may have been flash mobbed by day-glo toting viruses looking for a rave in my cerebrum. It certainly felt that way.I did make great progress on my book, however. Not the sort of progress others have made in their mad, thousands of words, NaNoWriMo dash to December, but pro... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142987 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:34:49 +0100 4142987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3880800&cid=t_113238_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhappiness-is-a-full-schedule-busy-people-are-happier-than-bored-people%2F Check out this busy, happy woman. According to a study published in the Journal Psychological Science, busy people are happier than people who’ve got lots of down time. Researchers say that those with full schedules feel a sense of accomplishment, and are stimulated by the nonstop action, whereas those with long, lazy days usually end up feeling bored and uninspired. What a revelation. Anyone who’s been through a big break up or found themselves unemployed knows that loads of free time is fun for about a week, until you’re bored out of your mind. If you regularly find yourself feeling dull with too much down time, Self Magazine suggests de-cluttering and re-decorating your space to encourage inspiration. We suggest finding classes, jump-starting a fitness routine, and cal... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3880800 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:23:57 +0100 3880800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794845&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F27%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-27-2010%2F This weekend I got in touch with a different side of my personality: the nature loving one. It’s the part of me that often gets buried underneath daily worries, fears and your garden variety neuroticism. While tending to issues are important, so is taking a break from them. Based on the outpouring of responses I got concerning outdoor activities on Facebook, it seems like I might not be the only one. Isn’t it nice basking in the ray of hope and possibility instead of fear and uncertainty every once in awhile? That’s what I spent my time doing in a rustic cottage in the country. I stared out the French doors of the tiny cottage for several minutes without fear of boredom or anxiety from doing nothing. I heard and felt comforted by the subtle soundtrack created by the soun... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794845 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:36:06 +0100 3794845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753876&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F14%2Fmental-health-bloggers-we-miss-2010%2F It seems that a year doesn’t go by that another mental health, psychology or psychiatry blogger doesn’t hang up their keyboards and step out of the blogosphere (heck, we still miss Shrinkette from 2006). People stop blogging for all sorts of reasons (anonymous bloggers who fear for their future professional career; lack of interest or boredom; moving on in life to other projects or interests; family or personal life or issues; etc.). But we still miss them nonetheless. So for 2010, here’s our list of bloggers who have either stopped blogging or stopped blogging nearly so much on mental health, psychology or psychiatry issues that we miss them. Furious Seasons One of our favorite journalism-driven bloggers from the past few years, Philip Dawdy seems to be MIA after focusi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753876 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:47:45 +0100 3753876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3691087&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FC7YtPd-4YFo%2Fgetting-back-up-in-saddle.html As I sit here typing, the sun is setting—leaving golden hues on the tallest buildings. The sky is a gorgeous blue with streaks of white and purple-gray clouds. Two contrails leave a white scar in the air like a badly formed, backwards "Y". I notice all this and still my brain has not returned to me. First, the StormYesterday was a neurological nightmare, made worse by my ogre-like personality which was stoked by the electrical storm in my mind. I fell asleep around 11:30pm, early for me these days, and slept for four hours. Later I napped for two. Somehow this was enough to recharge my mind and give me enough presence to zip around town like a hummingbird on wheels. Even with the AC on full blast my brain still cooked due to our right passenger window being stuck open. My mind doesn't f... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3691087 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:06:57 +0100 3691087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683675&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F21%2Fshall-we-flow%2F “Like a graceful vase, a cat, even when motionless, seems to flow.” — George F. Will You have either had the experience or heard about it: Flow has been in the global consciousness since Mihaly Csikszentmihaly’s book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience was released 35 years ago. Back then it was revolutionary, now it is woven into our popular language and culture. We’ve heard about it, read about it, and want it in our lives. But what is flow? It is a very enjoyable experience marked by a sense of timelessness and engagement. In his own words, Csikszentmihaly said it is “being completely involved in an activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one, like playing jazz. Your wh... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683675 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:15:10 +0100 3683675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629910&cid=t_113238_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FNVZM5FnX2y8%2F “Daydreamer” courtesy of Nelsonius We all have times when we’re just not in the mood to get on with work. Perhaps we’re feeling tired or apathetic, or weeks of stress have finally caught up with us. Maybe we’re just having a hard time staying on task – Facebook, Twitter, webcomics and other distractions seem, well, more distracting than usual. So how can you stay on-task and on-track when you don’t feel like working? 1.    Do Something Else! Okay, it’s not always possible – but how about doing something else instead? If you’re trying to force yourself to work on your small biz at the weekend and you’re feeling fed up, then the best solution may well be to simply take a break. You can end up wasting a lot of energy by pushing yourself on by sheer willpower ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629910 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:18:02 +0100 3629910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3273087&cid=t_113238_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F8pG0eTyYVe4%2F 40+ Sexuality Variety can be the spice of intercourse Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling or co-dependency is common for people in their forth decade. Often sexuality in relationships has been absent or troubled. This may be true for straight, gays or lesbians. Too many men and women in long-term relationships lament that “the thrill is gone” but often don’t understand why. Some blame themselves or their partners or tell themselves that sexual boredom is as inevitable a part of growing older as wrinkles and reading glasses. It doesn’t have to be that way. And here’s why: To coin a cliché, variety can be the spice of intercourse. There are many kinds of sex play, but here let’s consider intercourse and different ways to do it — that is, experiment with positions. Th... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3273087 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:05:00 +0100 3273087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142818&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FxnSUlnyGumg%2Fsplintered-books-project.html The Goal:To finish a picture book, a chapter book, and a novel by December 23, 2010 and submit them to a publisher. Each project has its own unique challenges, not the least of which is actually reaching the end after the beginning has been written.The Writer:A sad, sap of a guy. Douglas Cootey is a married, full-time dad raising four girls in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah who has long ago overcome his aversion to the color Pink. Until this point, Douglas has blogged about overcoming AD/HD & Depression with humor & pluck, but now he wonders if there is something else out there for him—something more noble than telling the world how he forgot to put his pants on one day when stepping outside. Can he set a goal, give himself an entire year to meet it, and remember to stay on track?The Obsta... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142818 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:03:57 +0100 3142818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063298&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F07%2Fperhaps-why-tiger-woods-cheats%2F While more details of the Tiger Woods scandal continuing to emerge, the inevitable question arises — Why would such a successful, attractive man cheat on his wife and family? Why, in general, do men — and women — cheat? And why would Tiger Woods, one of the most successful professional golfers of all time, cheat on his wife, Elin Nordegren? Psychological research has examined this question and has a few answers. Infidelity occurs for numerous reasons, ranging from personality factors (Orzeck & Lung, 2005) to evolution-based theories about how extra-partner relationships are natural while monogamy is unnatural (Barash & Lipton, 2001). It’s not surprising to find personality factors may influence cheating behavior, because people who are more similar in per... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063298 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:58:51 +0100 3063298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023129&cid=t_113238_93_f&fid=35707&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHemodynamics%2F%7E3%2FM43zdnFtUHI%2Fmonkeys-in-cage.html Watching a patient in an altered mental state sit in a bed, I realized that if my patient were a monkey, and my relationship with my patient were governed by a laboratory's animal care and use committee, I would be cited or censured for not providing enough activities for my lab monkey. But there is no one to cite me. So my patient sits in a room, isolated, a TV on in the corner, a sad lonely primate. (Source: hemodynamics) hemodynamics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023129 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:16:00 +0100 3023129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999837&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FzO2YIPCnRw4%2Fliving-adhd-hunter-analogyor-how-castle.html Ah, do you smell it? The scent of The Hunt? Do you hear the crisp, cool clacking of the keyboard, and feel the eyes darting over the glowing screen seeking out clues… Nothing thrills my AD/HD mind more than the solving a puzzle in The Hunt. As an art geek of sorts, I love pen & ink. I write notes with an old school fountain pen. I prefer the skritch of metallic nib on paper over the tactile-less glide of stylus over pad. Maybe one day soon I'll take my art gear and go out and actually draw something again. When I came across the Dux Variable Precision Sharpener and successfully hunted it down, I set off a chain reaction throughout October which found me seeing things in a movie or show and hunting it down. Do you ever find yourself suddenly doing something over and over again? AD/HD ... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999837 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:07:20 +0100 2999837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904927&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F19%2Ften-more-ways-to-lower-anxiety%2F This article was originally published on Explore What’s Next. For more on anxiety read: 10 Steps to Lower Anxiety and Find Empowerment What Is Anxiety? Understanding the Anxious Mind (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904927 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:57:02 +0100 2904927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862738&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E5%2FivpcTw0nr08%2FSplinteredNarrative012.m4a Hear this article read to you: The pretty girls of Uniqlo are back for their seasonal clothing line update. This time they traipse about gay Paree in turtlenecks, short shorts & leggings. What I love about distractions like this is that they can give me a giggle, but have a built-in timer. I can only watch so much of it before I need to move on. Do you have any silly distractions you use to pick up your spirits or fight boredom, but not lose yourself in? (Be sure to turn on the manic, upbeat music for the full effect) Like reading The Splintered Mind? Share articles with your friends, link from your blog, or subscribe! Please visit the site and leave a comment or rate the article. I live for feedback. Thanks. (Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey) The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862738 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:26:50 +0100 2862738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662681&cid=t_113238_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F08%2Fhow-to-network-with-busy-people-part-5%2F This is a continuation of the “How to Network With Busy People” series. The first post in the series can be found here. Continuing on with our tips… Use a backdoor. Busy people often have backdoor channels where they automatically pay more attention to incoming communication. In order to use these channels effectively, it helps if you have genuine shared interests that are somewhat uncommon. For example, if the busy person eats an uncommon diet, and you eat a similar diet, that can be a powerful in. Suppose someone emails me to say, “I’m coming to Vegas next week. Can I take you to lunch?” Now suppose someone says, “I’ve been a vegan for X years, and lately I’ve been experimenting with raw foods. Would you be interesting in sharing lunch at the Go Raw Cafe in Vegas next w... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662681 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:30:00 +0100 2662681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2626244&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2F1luFM2cnVew%2Fbounderies-of-shadow.html Originally uploaded by Darkstream. I shouldn't being seeing this. I shouldn't be shambling about the nocturnal landscape. There needs to be something wrong with standing on a main street and taking photographs without worry of being hit. Yet there I am.Years ago I would waste the wee hours of the morning away playing import Japanese video games. "Hey," I reasoned. "I'm already up!" I would explore those virtual worlds all night and into the morning. But honestly, there was so much more I could have been doing—so many more creative things that could be brought to life with my time.Then again, sometimes I'm just restless.If I'm awake and wandering the streets, I like to think about stories I'm writing or wrestle with inner demons. I'll even talk out loud to myself. No one will hear me an... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2626244 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:27:31 +0100 2626244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523127&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F26%2Fboredom-can-be-a-door-to-new-growth%2F A few days ago a friend forwarded me a post on DailyOM.com called “Boredom: Fanning the Creative Flames.” It says: The human mind thrives on novelty. What was once a source of pleasure can become tedious after a time. Though our lives are full, boredom lurks around every corner because we innately long for new experiences. Yet boredom by its very nature is passive. In this idle state of mind, we may feel frustrated at our inability to channel our mental energy into productive or engaging tasks. We may even attempt to lose ourselves in purposeless or self-destructive pursuits. While this can be a sign of depression, it can also be an invitation issued from your mind, asking you to challenge yourself. Boredom can become the motivation that drives you to learn, explore the exotic... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523127 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:32:10 +0100 2523127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2268131&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FYBfGoYaiPrM%2Fglasses-glass.html Originally uploaded by Darkstream. Finding ways to be creative when I'm bored as opposed to being depressed & bored isn't a new mission. but it isn't something I've actively worked on. I usually end up fiddling with my iPhone, reading email, browsing the web, or reading magazines, however. Maybe by developing an interesting visual language with photography I can make better use of that downtime while I'm waiting for my art skills to get back up to speed. Here I am starting the mission at America's McBest while awaiting my turn to be seen. (Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey) The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2268131 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:50:40 +0100 2268131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2268124&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2Feor2dkkF0nM%2Fbare-threads.html Bare threads Originally uploaded by Darkstream. Men tend to wear clothes until they fall to pieces. I might be pushing things with this favorite shirt. (Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey) The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2268124 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:50:25 +0100 2268124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216706&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fi-running-out-of-february.html As February draws to a close, I am starting to realize that there's something wrong with this month. Did you know that February had only 28 days in it? I feel positively robbed. I am so far behind accomplishing my list of goals for February it might as well be January. Somehow I always fail to include downtime for disability when I make my plans. Silly, isn't it? So many days this month were spent doing nothing more than ticking and helping the kids between episodes. However...The greatest obstacle between my goals and I is usually myself. February was no exception. I simply let ADHD knock me around like a toy dog in the back of a moving pickup truck. If it wasn't for the ticking I'd set out to pull off a miracle. There's still time to burn the midnight oil. Instead, I'll be lucky to finis... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216706 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:30:00 +0100 2216706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188099&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpile-that-ate-my-day-one-man-tale-of.html In the corner of my kitchen resided a pile. A guest might have seen it as any old pile, filled with past due bills, old homework papers, obscure catalogues you’d never order from, and mail for people who stopped living at your address sometime before Massachusetts became a state. Just an ordinary pile.But I knew better.That pile was sentient. It leered at me when I wasn’t looking, mocking me with its slowly growing mass. It defied me. It taunted me. It overwhelmed my mind. It knew what guests did not know. It knew it was as old as Distraction itself and had defied my attempts to vanquish it handily for almost a year. It made a hypocrite of all my highly touted organizational skills. I tried covering it with the daily deluge of junk mail, but that only seemed to make it grow stronger. T... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188099 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:28:00 +0100 2188099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642746&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fadventures-in-adhd-so-what-did-i-find.html After a month of experimentation, what exactly did I learn about the ADHD obstacles between me and my desired goals?The project seemed so simple. Choose two goals to complete during the month of May. Work towards completing those goals, and only those two goals, and take notes on the types of obstacles you encounter. This was going to be my big stand against ADHD — my showdown at high noon. I live in the West. We have tumbleweed. It was perfect.Then I had my fanny handed to me by a wagon-load of nitroglycerin pulled by a team of hyperactive horses. Goal one, to finish the first draft of a picture book so that I could shelf it and focus on my novel, was completed. Goal two, to finish designs for a web project, was not as successful. Turns out, the first goal wasn't such a success either. ... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642746 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:45:00 +0100 1642746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1536770&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F317528209%2Fbrain_benefits_at_your_workpla.html Some people work at home to get more done in less time. Others beat the winds of the upper air to get into the office daily for the same reason. What about you? Do you prefer home or find more benefits in a public workplace? Interestingly both have brain based advantages the other lacks.Next time you get to choose where you’ll work … why not compare your best brain advantages … before you decide.  Brain benefits at home:Brain benefits at worksite:  Fewer distractions help mental focus Increased options to avoid rutsLess tone toxins from peersMultiple intelligences from peersMotivation to refuel mentallyInsights from peer brainpower Opportunity to reduce multi-taskingExpanded solutions from colleaguesFreedom to optimize work schedulesMotivation to escape b... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1536770 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:49:17 +0100 1536770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454760&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F294360252%2Fa_time_to_change.html  Change moods whenever sadness strikes and holds you down. Your brain will do the rest! How so? Do something different ... and you'll move your mind beyond the ruts of grief before you slide over its edge into depression. If you are sitting stand and walk. If you are inside step out into nature. If you are reading – build … or walk … or make tea. The brain moves its waves from sad to sadisfied faster ... when you alter activities.Change mental pathways when boredom drags you down. Did you know that researchers now show boredom as a choice rather than a circumstance? Change conversations when you find yourself or others venting. Risk solving the problem at hand, and keep track of your solutions until you sense your best contribution is in.Change relationshi... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454760 Tue, 20 May 2008 16:44:43 +0100 1454760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340889&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F262003718%2Fboredoms_your_choice_research.html Research points to surprising facts about boredom you can use to burst its bubble… regardless of your situation. Have you seen it happen? When boredom pops up through lectures, brain dead meetings, workplace routines, negative effects of venting, or feelings of helplessness … one need not get trapped by its snares. How so? Boredom … it turns out is more of a personal choice … and less related to external forces … than once thought.While it’s true that an increasing number of workers hate their jobs … can you imagine Einstein bored, for instance? If your response is … “Yes but …” you have likely chosen to embrace boredom. Your brain is wired to stay stuck in its rut. Highly successful business leader Michael Neuvirth ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340889 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:30:30 +0100 1340889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301874&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fvideo-placebos-use-as-prescribed.html Since placebos have been shown to be as effective as some current anti-depressants, can perky technopop from Japan have the same effect?This week is a busy one for me. I'm currently sitting in a parking lot awaiting my twelve year old to finish instructing her students at dance. As I sit here impatiently waiting to get on with my personal projects, I've been reflecting on an upcoming conference I'm attending. I've registered for the UVSC Forum for Children's Literature and submitted a manuscript for review, something that I have a great deal of apprehension about. Not for the obvious reasons like being afraid of rejection. I've already been sending that ms about for months and have started piling rejections up aplenty. No, I'm more worried about whether the reviewer's critique will be rele... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301874 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:45:00 +0100 1301874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1251170&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F239662396%2Fwhats_inside_progressive_unive.html If you can imagine a university where:1. Learners enroll for its international vitality.2. Faculty exchange cutting edge ideas beyond class.3. Communities balance care with challenge and vision. You’ll want to compare how: 1. Learners drop out rates escalate from boredom2. Faculty ideas dim behind bulging bureaucracies3. Communities stifle talents for tired conventions.Then you’ll likely agree:1. Learner connections could dip deeper and broader.2. Faculty enthusiasm and passion could fuel growth.3. Communities could restructure to generate change.What would be your first step to: 1. Re-energized learners at university? 2. Faculty leaders who risk more than rant?3. Communities that progress and evolve often? (Source: BrainBasedBusiness) BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1251170 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:44:38 +0100 1251170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1218370&cid=t_113238_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Ftime-out-days-with-chronic-pain-are-boring%2F In spite of our best intentions, when you have chronic illness and pain, there are some days when you have to take “time out;” and there are sometimes whole 24 hour blocks of time that have to be adjusted as you flip, flop, lie down and just “vege” out. We use “time outs” as punishment for small children. Why it works I’m not too sure unless it’s because they lose control and their little engines have to cool it for awhile. In a sense that’s what chronic illness does to a person; it takes away your freedom and sends your mental and physical engines into idle. It’s one thing to have to live with a compromised existence everyday, but the days when you’re tires have to come off and you’re up on the rack, those days are especially boring. In the old days when I was a he... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1218370 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:01:59 +0100 1218370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1177672&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2F25%2Ffive-tips-to-bust-job-burnout%2F Virtually everyone will face the prospect of job burnout at one point. Whether you’re an office worker or a carpenter, a salesperson or a doctor, job burnout occurs when we become dissatisfied with and overwhelmed by our current job and can’t really identify what’s wrong. We’ve gathered together five tips to help identify possible problems and some quick solutions that may help you better bust job burnout. 1. Combat boredom A lot of people get bored with their jobs, plain and simple. They no longer find the job challenging, or find that the job’s daily routine has become incredibly uninteresting. A job you once looked forward to starting at the beginning of the day now is something you dread. You can combat job boredom a number of ways. Spice up your curre... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1177672 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:35:11 +0100 1177672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1064629&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F193751527%2F5_questions_past_boredom.html Can you imagine a great inventor, a master musician, or an Olympian runner … complain about being bored? Are you susceptible to tedium’s emotional drain? Research suggests that the opposite of boredom is focus, living in the moment, and finding a target to chase.Here are 5 questions with the power to beam your brain past boredom on the job: 1. Do you run from negativity and look for more positive solutions?2. Do you find time enough daily to do things you do well or enjoy?3. Do you create clear expectations to get outcomes you’d value?4. Do you transform mere routines by fueling your own curiosity?5. Do you have identified strengths that can come to your rescue?If you fall asleep because of boredom at college or work, you’ll be glad to know monotony’s really ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1064629 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 05:30:01 +0100 1064629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918971&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fdang.html Guess I'll have to keep on searching.tags technorati : ADD ADHD AD/HD boredom distraction unicornLike reading The Splintered Mind? Share articles with your friends, link from your blog, or subscribe!.....I love to read your comments so please take time to visit my site. Registration is not necessary. You can even post anonymously. (Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey) The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918971 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:25:00 +0100 918971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=847287&cid=t_113238_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F06%2Fboredom-busting%2F Filed under: Type 2, ExerciseWalking -- it's the first thing we learn to do after crawling. Factor in the amount of it we've done over the course of our lives since then, and it's clear that we're more than warranted in considering ourselves experts. Professional, even. We are the walking gurus, and we have the extensive track record to prove it. With this being the case, why is it when it comes to walking as an exercise, so few people do it? Probably because we do it all the time anyway, therefore it does little to stimulate our interest. We are an easily bored species, one that needs almost constant change in some way, shape or form. This is likely the reason why so many people prefer elaborate workouts to something as simple as placing one foot in front of the other for an extended per... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=847287 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 847287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749743&cid=t_113238_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F136196734%2F5_steps_past_college_wars_and.html Colleges are said to be at war to attract the best students through wave pools, rock climbing walls, whirlpools and movie theatres. When he heard about the operating budgets an engineer friend of mine shot back … “You could build a Taj Mahal  around student with few benefits back - if they’re asleep from boredom.” According to  January 24, 2000 findings UCLA’s Higher Education research Institute, surveys of more that 260,000 fulltime college freshmen reported boredom, drudgery, and disengagement in class. If you survey brainpower at any college campus you’ll find much more hidden and unused volts than faculty or students turn on at most campuses.Colleges who reboot their vitality through engaging more student brainpower tend to….1. Enga... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749743 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:45:58 +0100 749743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=702146&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fadhd-dont-blink.html Ever wonder what it feels like for a person with AD/HD to pay attention when they are bored? If you can keep your focus to the end of today's blog you might just find out.If I was worried about being bored when I began this week, it turns out I had nothing to fear. My girls have kept me so busy that I haven't had time to breathe, nevermind find time to be bored. Keeping busy, of course, is one way to fend off boredom for any individual. With the AD/HD mind, however, we need to plan in advance if we want to prevent ourselves from getting in trouble. Sometimes, keeping busy is not an option.When dealing with boredom and the AD/HD mind it is important to realize that the AD/HD mind doesn't actually spend much time being bored at all. Picture the AD/HD mind with a special teflon coating that r... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=702146 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:08:00 +0100 702146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694240&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fadhd-six-ways-to-stop-boredom.html Is it possible to halt a dopamine deprived brain from bouncing out of its skull the moment boredom sets in? I believe it is and I'll be covering six ways I've found that work for me all this week. Contrary to popular belief, as evidenced by some of my more vitriolic commenters, I have AD/HD, and until recent years it made my life a living hell. That's not to say that I suddenly found a cure. No, instead I grew tired of being beat up by consequences and decided to make some changes in my life. Ever heard of consequences? You know, show up late to work and get fired. Forget to lock up the store after you leave and get fired. Paste a newspaper article upside down and get fired... Those kind of consequences? (I still maintain that I didn't paste that newspaper article upside down, but instead... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694240 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:31:00 +0100 694240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623865&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fadhd-and-impulsivity-brilliant.html I've been looking over my blog entries of late and discovered a problem. When did I become so serious? Look at comments in "Depression: Random Web Therapy". According to an anonymous reader, my blog is even a downer. The horrors!When I was certain that the five people subscribed to my blog were actually my three Macs, my mother, and my mother-in-law I could be free to say whatever I felt like. Becoming a Blog of Note changed me, however. It's not that my hat suddenly didn't fit due to my ego, or that I began demanding special treatment, though I did mandate my children should call me "Oh Mighty Master". But what father doesn't? Right? Still, something had changed. Perhaps it is time I was honest with you folks.Hello. My name is Douglas and I'm a recovering 40 year old. I tried to stop it f... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623865 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:35:00 +0100 623865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551975&cid=t_113238_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fget-bored-with-depression.html Sometimes disability, be it neurological or physical, can get us down. Keeping positive seems futile when facing the insurmountable odds against us. There are times when I feel that even at my best I'm still less than everyone else. Today is one of those times, yet I'm not ready to throw in the towel. I realize that I am tired and simply need a good night's rest so that I can attack my life with renewed vigor. There is a quote I have grown fond of that lifts my spirits when they are too Earth-bound. It is from Desiderata by Max Ehrmann.Do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.When I allow Depression to take ahold of my heart, I lose my ability to continue fighting. If I am not fighting, then I am letting life in all it's misery knock me ar... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551975 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:02:00 +0100 551975