Un-EFFD with Dr. Alex

How Your Attention Becomes Your Identity

Where you put your attention grows. Yes. But it can also become part of who you are.

Aug 20 • Dr. Alex

July 2026

2 Things Atomic Habits Taught Me About Resilient Optimism

Read this, and you will have 2 resilient optimism tools you can apply right away.

Jul 13 • Dr. Alex

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June 2026

What It Means to Be EFFD

And Why It's a Warning Sign of Burnout to Come

Jun 9 • Dr. Alex

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May 2026

Why Saying ‘I’m a Realist’ Is a Big, Fat Lie

And why being a realist is holding you back.

May 1 • Dr. Alex

March 2026

From Terror to Peace. What Yoga Nidra Taught Me About Vicarious Trauma.

During this meditative practice, horrible images surfaced in my mind. I was sure there was something wrong with me.

Mar 24 • Dr. Alex

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February 2026

The Problem with Self-Care as You Know It

It's mostly bullshit.

Feb 24 • Dr. Alex

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January 2026

Hillary and What She Taught Me About Resilient Optimism

Ableism, Perserverence, and Chronic Illness

Jan 22 • Dr. Alex

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What Is Resilient Optimism?

My Journey Fighting Burnout

Jan 14 • Dr. Alex

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December 2025

Jerry and What He Taught Me About Resilient Optimism

Resilient optimism™ is a practice for breaking out of EFFD by intentionally shifting your mindset to create bold, lasting opportunities.

Dec 31, 2025 • Dr. Alex

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