The ADHD part of me is forgetful, excited, distractible, enthusiastic, restless, and an impulsive daydreamer - but the Autism side of me likes control, order, and tight schedules. Often, these two parts of myself are at odds with one another - but also keep each other in check.

Hacking my ADHD Brain: Running IT so IT doesn’t run ME

“How do I get things done,” despite being an ADHDer without the magical pharmaceuticals that can, for some, create what my best friend (also ADHD) calls “super brain”?
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Choosing & Changing Careers when You are NeuroDivergent – an Autistic Perspective

“I’m experiencing severe burnout, trying to find a way to change out of a career that doesn’t make me happy in the least. Working has become almost impossible. I’m in technology and feel the pressure to stay because it pays well, and the skills I have honed for many years are focused in this field. I love the idea of working for myself, but I don’t even know how to transition into that, when I’m so tired at the end of my workday. I also can’t just quit and move back to my parents. I don’t have that kind of support. I’m wondering if you could talk about that in future videos or blog posts: navigating careers as an Autistic adult, transitioning into a healthier work environment and starting in a new field. I know there are no easy or straightforward answers to these questions, but at this point, anything helps.” Continue reading Choosing & Changing Careers when You are NeuroDivergent – an Autistic Perspective