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Education
A Brand-New Look: Higher Education in the Post-Pandemic Era

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on August 16, 2023

In the wake of a pandemic, we are now left with "epidemic" levels of anxiety in the younger generations, and because of this need to completely change how we educate them.

In the wake of a pandemic, we are now left with "epidemic" levels of anxiety in the younger generations, and because of this need to completely change how we educate them.

Career
Quietly Quitting

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on November 5, 2022

Are you going through the motions at work? Coming in late or leaving early? Is your inner voice leading you in a different direction? You may be quietly quitting.

Are you going through the motions at work? Coming in late or leaving early? Is your inner voice leading you in a different direction? You may be quietly quitting.

Happiness
Become a Limitless Person

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on September 11, 2022

We have all seen those people who seem to have it all and make it look so easy. Curious about what makes "limitless people" tick? Here are twelve things limitless people know for sure.

We have all seen those people who seem to have it all and make it look so easy. Curious about what makes "limitless people" tick? Here are twelve things limitless people know for sure.

Anxiety
Stop Wasting Your Life-Minutes Worrying

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on June 17, 2022

Exhausted from the seemingly endless anxiety-chatter that takes over your mind on a daily basis? Stop worrying. Be. Here. Now.

Exhausted from the seemingly endless anxiety-chatter that takes over your mind on a daily basis? Stop worrying. Be. Here. Now.

ADHD
ADHD and Menopausal Madness

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on February 27, 2022

Are plummeting levels of estrogen causing you to lose your mind? Can't find your keys, your car, your partner? It may be ADHD, menopausal-madness, or both.

Are plummeting levels of estrogen causing you to lose your mind? Can't find your keys, your car, your partner? It may be ADHD, menopausal-madness, or both.

Gratitude
Gratitude Is Like a Windshield Wiper

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

Tired of being seduced by pop-up ads that market shiny objects and family holiday happiness? How to shift out of a place of lack and into a mindset of abundance.

Tired of being seduced by pop-up ads that market shiny objects and family holiday happiness? How to shift out of a place of lack and into a mindset of abundance.

Mindfulness
Without Well-Being Nothing Else Matters

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on November 5, 2021

Does your young adult struggle with the demands of college? Working mindfulness into their experience will be the gift that keeps on giving.

Does your young adult struggle with the demands of college? Working mindfulness into their experience will be the gift that keeps on giving.

ADHD
How to Teach Kids with ADHD

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on August 14, 2021

9 practical suggestions from a professor with ADHD who understands the fast minds of children with ADHD.

9 practical suggestions from a professor with ADHD who understands the fast minds of children with ADHD.

Mindfulness
Teaching Mindfulness to Children

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on August 2, 2021

In this post-pandemic era, even children may need help returning to the present moment. Mindfulness rewires the anxious mind; start now and build habits for a healthy life.

In this post-pandemic era, even children may need help returning to the present moment. Mindfulness rewires the anxious mind; start now and build habits for a healthy life.

Play
The Impact of Play Deprivation

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on April 25, 2021

Has COVID-19 robbed your kids (and you) of much-needed playtime? Feel burnt out from fun-deprivation? Here are five tips to bring play back into all of our lives.

Has COVID-19 robbed your kids (and you) of much-needed playtime? Feel burnt out from fun-deprivation? Here are five tips to bring play back into all of our lives.

Attention
The Law of Subtraction

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on April 6, 2021

Tired of all the new age self-help? Learn to make the "less is more" idea work for you, by creating a vacuum of space for abundance to enter your life.

Tired of all the new age self-help? Learn to make the "less is more" idea work for you, by creating a vacuum of space for abundance to enter your life.

ADHD
The ADHD Owner's Manual for Grown-ups

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on March 28, 2021

Are you ADHD and exhausted from trying to live by the rules in a neurotypical world? Sick of the judgers? Here is the new ADHD owner's manual for grown-ups.

Are you ADHD and exhausted from trying to live by the rules in a neurotypical world? Sick of the judgers? Here is the new ADHD owner's manual for grown-ups.

Trauma
The Amygdalae Apocalypse

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on January 17, 2021

Exhausted by the pandemic, ongoing racism, and political chaos? Wondering where we're going with this? Here are 7 tips to regain control of the limbic system.

Exhausted by the pandemic, ongoing racism, and political chaos? Wondering where we're going with this? Here are 7 tips to regain control of the limbic system.

Punishment
Don't Bite the Hook

Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on January 16, 2021

Exhausted by the current political climate and annoying people in general? Learn not to "Bite the Hook" and change your own dance for a happier and more peaceful existence.

Exhausted by the current political climate and annoying people in general? Learn not to "Bite the Hook" and change your own dance for a happier and more peaceful existence.