Mindset
from the journal
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Turning My ADHD Into a Creative Superpower
For years, ADHD made me feel unpredictable—even unreliable. Now I see the patterns for what they are: energy, momentum, instinct, and yes, creativity. Here's how I work with it instead of against it....
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When My Brain Can’t Create, I Rearrange Furniture
When the strategic or creative part of my brain starts to dim, I don’t walk away—I shift gears. I make something small, something physical, something beautiful. It’s not about distraction. It’s about sparking the return....
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Amber Tripp Perez crossing the finish line at the Chicago Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field
From Breathless to Unstoppable – I Climbed 3 Times!

A little over a year ago, I was coming up the stairs from my basement when I had to stop halfway. I remember sitting down, winded and disoriented, wondering why something so simple felt suddenly impossible. At the time, I didn’t know that a tumor was growing in my nasal...

I Forgot I Loved That
We all forget. This post is about rediscovery—the moments when something clicks and you remember who you were before life got loud. And what happens when you invite that version back in....
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No One Gets Out Unscathed: Finding Strength in the Scratch Marks
This isn’t a post about survival. It’s about aftermath. About how we grow in the marks life leaves on us, and why strength doesn’t mean healing without evidence....
Get Dressed Every Day—Even When No One’s Watching
When everything felt upside down, one thing helped: getting dressed. Not for productivity or performance—just for me. This is about reclaiming identity through small, daily choices....
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Why I Stopped Romanticizing ‘High Functioning’ Anything
High functioning isn’t a compliment—it’s a mask. This post explores the hidden toll of pushing through, performing, and proving you're fine, even when you're not....
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The Power of Unlearning: Habits, Beliefs, and Goals I’ve Let Go Of
We talk a lot about learning new things—but unlearning is often where real change happens. This is a reflection on the patterns, roles, and goals I’ve had to release to grow....