Multipotentialites burn out for different reasons—and under different circumstances—than specialists. Stopping burnout at the source means identifying the unique cycles that get us there. Here’s where to start.
Articles in the category "Mental Health"
The Overthinker’s Guide to Getting Older
When your birthday is more “crushing emotional weight” than “parties and cake,” it might be time for a change in perspective. Here’s how to reframe some common anxieties about the passage of the years.
When Productivity Turns Toxic
Perfect productivity is a myth, and cultivating a healthy relationship with getting things done can be difficult. The key is creating our own metrics for time well-spent.
Escaping the Shame Spiral as a Multipotentialite
Multipotentialites fail often—It’s part of doing and being so many things!—but there are many ways to respond to falling short. Here’s how to heal and move on, instead of disappearing into shame.
Living The Good Life as a Multipotentialite With ADHD
Multipotentialites living with ADHD can turn it into a superpower—if they know how to use it. And we can all enjoy life more when we zoom out from our persistent challenges to see what strengths we’ve been building along the way.
What to Do When Trying New Things is No Longer Exciting
When learning and having novel experiences is key to your identity, losing your gusto for the new can be a harsh blow. Here’s how to get back on track with what brings you joy.
This Coming Out Day, We Need to Talk About Grief
Revealing my true self to my family was what I needed to do in order to live a more authentic life. When it didn’t go as I’d hoped, I experienced a complex roller coaster of grief. Turns out, not everything can be a win-win.
What if We’re Never Going “Back to Normal”?
If you worry that the world might never be the same again, I have something to tell you: we can do better than the old status quo. And multipotentialites are uniquely equipped to imagine and build a better, more just world.
How to Be More Chill
If you’re a super busy, energetic person, letting yourself rest is a vital skill—especially since hustle culture tells us we can fully “recharge” in a single day off. Here are three different kinds of rest, and how to fit them into your life.
