Tag: essays
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Book review: two entertaining essay collections from women with ADHD
I’ve read a lot of essay collections this fall. Could it be because I’ve redoubled my own essay-writing efforts? Well, of course. I like to read broadly in the category of my current projects. This gives me a chance to pick up on trends and get a feel for the reading experience people will expect.…
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My Introvert Maybe: It’s not a people-pleaser’s No, it’s a door left ajar
While I’m not flaky — if I tell you I’ll be somewhere, I’ll be there at any cost — anyone who knows me probably reads my “maybe” as a no. If there’s a justifiable reason not to leave my house for an off-schedule peopling, I will find it. This is not my favorite trait. My…
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How I fight impostor syndrome by doing stuff I’m bad at
A theme has emerged for my mid-30s: I’m obsessed with doing stuff I’m bad at. Weird, right? I’ve been labeled gifted and talented for pretty much my whole life. Toward the end of high school, my mom advised me to go to college for something I was “good at.” And that made sense. It seems…