(Young) adults
24 July 2026
Not Lazy, but Misaligned? A Different Perspective on Gifted Underachievement
Many gifted adults were once labeled as “underachievers.” Research increasingly suggests that it is often not about laziness, but about mismatch, lack of alignment, and years of not being truly understood.
26 June 2026
Why So Many Gifted Women Lose Themselves Along the Way
Many women appear highly capable on the outside, yet internally feel exhausted, intense, and never fully themselves. This article explores why gifted women often recognize themselves only later in life — and how self-compassion and recognition can be the first step forward.
29 May 2026
Gifted and Feeling Different: How Do You Truly Find Connection?
Many gifted adults feel different without fully understanding why. This article shows how self-insight and finding the right context can help you experience genuine connection and live with greater self-compassion and direction.
1 May 2026
Dabrowski says more than overexcitabilities when it comes to giftedness
A critical look at Dabrowski’s theory in relation to gifted adults. On intensity, overexcitabilities, and why real understanding only emerges when the full Theory of Positive Disintegration is considered as an integrated whole.
3 April 2026
Gifted in a Slower World: How Do You Find Fulfillment?
How do you live comfortably as a gifted adult in a world that seems to move differently? About shifting between tempos, navigating intensity, planting seeds instead of pushing through, and embracing your own way of thinking and living with greater self-compassion.
6 March 2026
Always Adapting, Never Quite Fitting In? When Giftedness Finds Its Words Later in Life
A personal testimony about the late recognition of giftedness, years of adapting, and the search for words for a differently wired mind. About self-understanding, self-compassion, and why recognition can matter more than a label.
6 February 2026
A Book I Once Wanted to Write Myself
What if this is the book you once wanted to write yourself? A review of Hoogbegaafd zijn by Lore Dewulf, exploring giftedness through both lived experience and science, with room for nuance, recognition, and movement.
9 January 2026
Bore-Out in Gifted Professionals: When Talent Falls Silent
What if you don’t burn out from too much, but from too little? This blog sheds light on bore-out in gifted professionals and shows how understimulation can lead to emptiness—and how to find direction again. A relatable and hopeful story.
14 November 2025
Gifted, but Stuck in Your Job?
When work no longer fits, gifted adults often search for meaning and a new direction. This article offers recognition, insights, and practical tips to help you make choices that truly suit you.
17 October 2025
When Your Children Hold Up an Unexpected Mirror
Sometimes children hold up the most honest mirror. That’s how an unexpected journey began—towards discovering possible giftedness in adulthood—a story about recognition, doubt, and the courage to truly get to know yourself.
19 September 2025
Giftedness across the lifespan: why it will work out—but not without effort
Giftedness is not a straight path to success, but a lifelong journey of growth, loss, and reorientation. It’s about more than just IQ—it involves resilience, relationships, and finding meaning. Success looks different for everyone, and your potential can be reshaped again and again.
22 August 2025
From struggle to fulfillment: how self-insight makes the difference
Giftedness has an impact on your entire being and is associated with specific needs. Recognizing those needs is a prerequisite for achieving your full potential.
13 June 2025
Unique functioning of the gifted brain
Why does your brain work the way it does? Discover how the unique structure and activity of gifted brains shape learning, problem-solving, and creativity. Learn to use these insights to harness your talents, overcome challenges, and thrive.
16 May 2025
Gifted women: a unique journey of opportunities and challenges
Gifted women face unique challenges shaped by societal expectations, internal barriers like perfectionism and imposter syndrome, and gender stereotypes. This blog explores these dynamics and offers practical tips for self-development, balance, and empowerment.
18 April 2025
The complexity of morality and giftedness
Dive into the fascinating relationship between giftedness and morality. How do intellect, empathy, and creativity shape moral choices? This article examines insights, challenges, and responsibilities of gifted (young) adults and provides practical tips for moral growth.
21 March 2025
Perfectionism in gifted adults: a strength or a pitfall?
Perfectionism is a common theme among gifted adults. This blog explores the two types of perfectionism, adaptive and maladaptive, and their impact. Learn to identify healthy patterns, leverage perfectionism as a strength, and steer clear of pitfalls for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
21 February 2025
The complexity of being gifted as an adult
How does giftedness manifest in adults? This article explores how unique talents and challenges impact well-being, relationships, and careers. With insights from research and personal stories, you'll discover how understanding and support for gifted adults can foster their growth and fulfillment.
24 January 2025
How Core Talents Analysis Benefits Highly Cognitively Gifted Individuals
When it comes to giftedness, it remains essential to look beyond a high IQ. Understanding the individual's unique needs and challenges, personal motivations, talents, and limitations is just as crucial for this population.
30 November 2024
I used to be gifted
Giftedness is often associated with children who excel at school. But what if you discover—later in life—that you are gifted? In this article, we take a closer look at adult giftedness, the challenges it presents, and the opportunities it offers for personal growth and development.
31 October 2024
An Everyday Genius: Self-realization for gifted adults
Discover Simone's journey, an everyday genius, surprised by her giftedness. Learn about the phases of self-discovery and liberation to a brilliant diamond of human potential. Be inspired to follow your own unique path to self-realization.
30 June 2024
Talent development, a philosophical perspective
Is it the responsibility of gifted individuals to use their talents for society, or is personal happiness more important? Philosophers like Kant and Aristotle offer different answers, with self-actualization and societal contribution at the core of talent development.
29 February 2024
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