Burned out? Learn how to take back control!


Screens are sucking up so much of our time that people aren’t able to do what they really want, said Edward Hallowell, a psychiatrist who lives in Arlington and runs centers focusing on ADHD in Sudbury and around the country. This can put people in “survival mode,” making them impulsive, angry, inflexible, humorless, and unproductive.


“It’s exhausting to live a disconnected life that doesn’t have meaning,” he said. “Now more than ever . . . you have to be able to say no. You have to be able to say, ‘I’ll get back to you on that.’ ” The Boston Globe


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Published on July 25, 2019 13:33
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Faigy Liebermann Thank you for that article. Good to be reminded of the danger of too much screen time. Boundaries and mindfulness are key to life balance, especially with ADHD. Have a look at my latest blog here I have started facebook lives, short and focused tips on ADHD every second Friday (Focused Fridays) http://www.focuswithfaigy.com/adhd/wh...


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