Understandably by Bill Murphy Jr.

Understandably by Bill Murphy Jr.

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Can't sit still (don't want to)

Written with one leg bouncing like crazy. Also, 7 other things worth your time.

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Jul 06, 2021
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Hello, Understandably! Kate here today while Bill continues his well-deserved summer sojourn.

I have to admit, getting my brain together to write these intros is a challenge—I’m never quite sure whether to try to say what Bill might; go on my own tangent; or keep to the facts and just the facts.

This time, obviously, we’ve gone with Option #2. And as I’m writing, I’m noticing just how antsy that choice is making me. Which leads us to today’s topic, conveniently enough…

Had trouble focusing lately? You’re not alone. The stress of the pandemic, coupled with new routines and the shift to working from home, has led to a massive uptick in anxiety, depression, and other issues.

We’re all restless. What to do about it? It turns out intentionally being more restless might help—at least for some people.

Even though people who find themselves super-distracted in this time often don’t have clinical neurological differences, research on ADHD may hold one of the keys.

According to Harriet Dempsey-Jones

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