How are you with uncertainty? I've just noticed my own strong reaction to a potential chain of events, all of which were uncertain. Being on standby. Having to ask someone else to be on standby. Not having much notice. Not knowing how much time would be required... #uncertainty #reaction #response
Coach Ethan
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🤝 Coach in training 🌱 Positive Psychology approach 🦋 Late diagnosed ADHD 🫡 Cis male (he/him) 🏳️🌈 Gay 📍Hampshire, UK 📧 coachethan@tuta.io
Positive Psychology - eh!? 🐣 relatively new part of the Psyc family- '99/'00 ♻️ holistic approach, embracing + & -, to Wellbeing in life 🍟 embraces the full range of human emotions 🔎 scientific, evidence-based, pratice-oritentated 🛠️ tips & tools for everyday life #psychology #positivepsychology
substack.com/@theconversa... Evolution is designed to evolve. Right? Thanks @uk.theconversation.com #evolution #science #evidence
Updating Darwin: biologists are returning to an older theory to explain anomalies in evolution
This week: To make sense of some characteristics that species exhibit from birth, you have to turn to an old discredited theory known as Lamarckism.
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Interesting, & timely. I'm writing 'My Manual' as a resource for me, loved ones & maybe someday, new friends & colleagues. I'm trying this format- *Topic *how it feels to me *how it may present *things which may help. So far I have drafted Frustration, Inactivity, and Locked In #adhd #selfknowledge
Every appliance has instructions, every system a guide, but life lacks a manual. This led to years of trial and error, learning through mistakes. Information exists but is scattered across podcasts, books, and support groups instead of being compiled into one resource.
How gorgeous 🌿 The Bird of Paradise has been doing a lot of work for this leaf. It's been unfurling for at least a week, and then 💥 boom 💥 So many metaphors on offer here...I'll let you find your own! #birdofparadise #newleaf #effort #reward #nature
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If in doubt, flight/fight/freeze, tension, stress, & if it's safe... try getting out! 🚪 🔄Change your environment Even better, get into nature 🏞️ We now have a saying in our house, going out "is always the right thing to do" 🪄 It may not be a magic cure, but it can still be a piece of magic #getout
ADHD & me - say whaaat?! 🐣 never explored during childhood (80s & 90s) 👦 despite common traits: energy bursts, emotionally "sensitive", erratic focus 🧩 learned to strategise, follow'n'fit = depression from mid-teens 💑 returned to talking therapy mid-40s, diagnosis soon after #adhd #adhddiagnosis
tinyurl.com/jnc8th5c This is incredibly interesting to me, as: 🕯️ a Coach, to inform my practice 🌻 a person in therapy, to provide perspective 💆♂️ a friend, to add another choice Thank you for sharing @sbkaufman.bsky.social #genes #genetics #happiness #wellbeing #personalgrowth
The Happiness Taboo
The one thing the founder of humanistic psychology wrote about — and was too scared to publish — and why saying it now is the most compassionate thing to do.
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Coaching - what is it?! 🛟 space, time & safety to explore a specific topic, in depth 🤔 a supported way to challenge, stretch & open up your thinking 💗 inclusive of emotions as they arise, and room to be present with them 🔀 aimed at creating sustainable change, looking ahead, moving forward #coach
🥨Classic ADHD! 👋I'm new here. Since joining & my 1st post last night, have done nothing else but . . . ⌛research, fiddle, experiment, test, refine, worry, stress, strategise, catastrophise, post, delete, enjoy, learn . . . #adhd #adhdlife #adhdreality #livedexperience #myexperience
#HelloBlueSky I'm Ethan, Coach-in-training. Here to connect, build a network & share as I learn. A later-diagnoised ADHDer, I will post my reality of acceptance, discovery & working things out. I like houseplants, Kylie, seasides & share my days with 👨🐶🐱 Coaching clients welcome, email for a chat