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Broaden and Build: Why Positive Emotions Help You Think Better, Act Better, and Live Better

Broaden and Build: Why Positive Emotions Help You Think Better, Act Better, and Live Better

by Suzy Carbrey | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized

At a Glance Positive emotions expand your thinking and help executive functioning work better. Stress narrows your brain, making planning, task initiation, and emotional regulation harder. You do not need to feel joyful. Small shifts in calm, curiosity, or hope can...
Starting Small: How Practicing Task Initiation and Reframing Self-Talk Can Change Everything

Starting Small: How Practicing Task Initiation and Reframing Self-Talk Can Change Everything

by Suzy Carbrey | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog

The start of a new year often stirs up mixed feelings. There is hope, energy, and maybe a touch of excitement about what could change. There is also pressure, expectation, and fatigue from trying to do everything “better” than before. For adults with ADHD or executive...

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