Samantha Boardman MD

Positive Psychiatrist @WeillCornell, APA Distinguished Fellow & author of #EverydayVitality

[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

Mutual Assured Delusion — the psychology of missing red flags.

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[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

Most of us opt out of small, seemingly pointless exchanges, convinced they’re not worth our time. But we’re wrong.

The problem isn’t boring conversations. It’s deciding they’re boring before they start.
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[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

Fear of saying the wrong thing is killing conversation. But connection isn’t built on perfect words. It’s built on reaching out.

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[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

Few of us will ever leave the atmosphere, but we can learn from those who do.

Astronauts experience something called the Overview Effect: a shift towards awe, connection, and perspective.

Here’s the thing:
💡 You don’t have to leave Earth to find it.
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[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

@FreeRangeKids @Reddit Thank YOU for sharing that with me.

[Scott Barry Kaufman ⛵ @sbkaufman]

ADHD Isn’t a Trauma Response
Newer approaches to ADHD shed light on its origins, challenges, and gifts. https://t.co/VgpABMCwnA

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September isn’t a crisis.
It’s a chance to grow.

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[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

@FreeRangeKids Thank you Lenore! I am working on it! In many cases being fluent in the language of mental health is silencing healthy conversations.

[Lenore Skenazy @FreeRangeKids]

Feeling down? Do the OPPOSITE of what feels right:

"Just because you feel like retreating & disconnecting doesn’t mean you should. The truth is that the last thing you feel like doing is often what will fortify you."

From @sambmd

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Doing the opposite of what you feel like doing might be exactly what you need to reclaim your focus, energy, and sense of control.

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[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, and ready to hide under the covers?

You’re not alone—but your instinct to retreat might be making things worse.

Here are 3 counterintuitive but powerful questions that can help you handle life’s chaos: 🧵

[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

When you’re overwhelmed, don’t shut down.

The instinct is understandable.
But it’s not restorative.

Engagement, not escape, is the antidote.

[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

The next time you find yourself falling into the pessimism pothole — these three phrases will help you gain some perspective, build real time resilience, and get better at turning lemons into lemonade. 🍋

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[Scott Barry Kaufman ⛵ @sbkaufman]

Twist on the famous "Marshmallow Test": adding a second child helps resist temptation of the marshmallow. New study finds that children are more likely to wait for a larger reward if they have a buddy who has pledged to hold out than if they’re alone. https://t.co/MdGQLME4LR

[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

Feeling your feelings is healthy.

Fixating on them, however, might be what’s holding you back. Emotions are data, not direction — you don’t need to understand every feeling to keep moving forward.

The real key to resilience is action over analysis. https://t.co/g6NLqLxsrS

[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

Beware the boomerask. Here’s a simple strategy to strengthen social bonds and turn curiosity into connection.

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[Samantha Boardman MD @sambmd]

While 'popcorn brain' may not be an official diagnosis, the sensation of feeling overstimulated and mentally scattered is a very real experience.

Here’s how to replace cognitive chaos with cognitive calm.

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[Jonathan Haidt @JonHaidt]

Yes! Teachers are speaking up about the damage that smartphones, laptops, and tablets have done to education. Each of those things is a distraction machine. A book is an attention-enhancing machine.