by Ruth Bomar | Jul 12, 2024 | Blog
Our brains, weighing just about 3 pounds, are the biggest consumers of energy in our bodies, accounting for roughly 20% of our total energy expenditure. Engaging in deliberate, top-down thinking, switching between tasks, and making numerous decisions throughout the...
by Ruth Bomar | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
I recently started using ChatGPT. One of my overall rules for life is Stay relevant. Embrace learning new things. So along those lines. I explored the wonders of ChatGPT. My Jiminy Cricket kept chirping in my ear about the ethics of using AI. Isn’t using ChatGPT...
by Ruth Bomar | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
Giggles loves to play catch! Dear Dr. Ruth, I have ADHD and I’m drowning. I teach as an adjunct professor, I’m working on my dissertation, and I have a second job just to make ends meet. I know exercise would boost my mood and productivity, but I just...
by Ruth Bomar | May 28, 2024 | Blog
This is Giggles. She is planning her next meeting with the roosters. Dear Dr. Ruth, I’ve just completed my PhD, and now my department head has tasked me with facilitating a committee. This committee has a tight deadline to generate recommendations that will form...
by Ruth Bomar | May 8, 2024 | Blog
Goats Never Run Out of Energy! Dear Dr. Ruth, I’m a PhD student dealing with ADHD, and I’m struggling to sustain my energy levels throughout my dissertation work. I have these intense bursts of energy, but they fizzle out before I can accomplish...
