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Understanding ‘Chatter’: How to Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Biggest Ally
AcademicAlly, LLC: May 1, 2025 We have all heard the noise, that squeaking, fingernails-on-the-chalkboard, knife-scraping-the-plate, ear-piercing ambient sound of doubt and anxiety that hits us when we are at our most vulnerable. Dr. Mitch Greene, a local sports psychologist in suburban Philadelphia, calls this clamor “chatter”. In his book, Courage Over Confidence, Mitch discusses how…
AI for ADHD Students: The Good, The Bad, and How to Use It Right
AcademicAlly, LLC: April 1, 2025 Introduction Imagine having a super-powered assistant who never gets tired, doesn’t judge you for procrastinating, and can help you brainstorm an essay at 2 AM. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, that’s AI in a nutshell. For students with ADHD, AI can be a game-changer, offering tools that…
“Rethinking ADHD” Misses the Mark: A Clinician’s Response to the NYT Article by Paul Tough
AcademicAlly, LLC: April 22, 2025 Individuals who live with ADHD face daily challenges related to their neurodivergence:time blindness, disorganization, lack of personal accountability, impulsivity, etc.Unfortunately, the symptoms they encounter are nearly the tip of the iceberg as thisdemographic is (and has been) encountering policy challenges that call into questionthe validity of this neurodevelopmental disorder along…
Spring Cleaning for ADHD: Easy Organization Hacks for a Fresh Start
AcademicAlly, LLC: March 5, 2025 Spring is here! The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and—wait, is that a half-eaten granola bar under your bed? No judgment. If you have ADHD, you know how easy it is for clutter to pile up in your room, your mind, and your daily routine. But don’t worry—spring…
5 Cupid-Inspired Tips to Boost Your Focus and Productivity
AcademicAlly, LLC: February 1, 2025 As February approaches, we often visualize Cupid, the skilled archer who never misses his mark. The precision and focus he embodies can inspire us to enhance our productivity and achieve our goals. Let’s explore how to channel a bit of Cupid’s expertise into your daily routine. After all, if a…
Transform New Year’s Resolutions into Lasting Habits: Your 2025 Guide to Success
AcademicAlly, LLC: January 8, 2025 Happy 2025 Everyone! Standing at the dawn of a new year, we have a new marathon to run. The air is thick with anticipation and the path stretches out with the promise of challenges and triumphs just beyond the horizon. Every year we approach the starting gate willing ourselves to…
The Top Three Tangibility Tactics That Trigger Triumph
AcademicAlly, LLC: December 25, 2024 Snow, holiday joy, celebrations, gatherings with friends and family, gifts….these are the images so often associated with the holiday season. In recognition of the gift-giving frivolity, we decided to gift you with some of our most effective strategies. Wishing you and yours a meaningful, peaceful, and full holiday season. Sometimes…
Five Gifts that Come from the Power of Wonder
AcademicAlly, LLC: December 18, 2024 Snow, holiday joy, celebrations, gatherings with friends and family, gifts….these are the images so often associated with the holiday season. In recognition of the gift-giving frivolity, we decided to gift you with some of our most effective strategies. Wishing you and yours a meaningful, peaceful, and full holiday season. You…
Want to Win Your Teachers and Professors Over? Try These Five Tried and True Suggestions
AcademicAlly, LLC: December 11, 2024 Snow, holiday joy, celebrations, gatherings with friends and family, gifts….these are the images so often associated with the holiday season. In recognition of the gift-giving frivolity, we decided to gift you with some of our most effective strategies. Wishing you and yours a meaningful, peaceful, and full holiday season. Hey…
Our 3-Step Strategy for Getting Your Kid Out of the Shower in Less Than 15 Minutes
AcademicAlly, LLC: December 4, 2024 Snow, holiday joy, celebrations, gatherings with friends and family, gifts….these are the images so often associated with the holiday season. In recognition of the gift-giving frivolity, we decided to gift you with some of our most effective strategies. Wishing you and yours a meaningful, peaceful, and full holiday season. ____________________________________________________________________________________…