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Anxiety

This Isn’t The End Of The Story, Just The Middle

When going through a tough time, it’s easy to feel like it’s the end of everything, but this isn’t the end of your story.

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Autism

The Most Common Misconception About Burnout

There’s some common misconceptions around the causes of burnout, but I’d like to explain what’s really going on.

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Anxiety

My Anti-Anxiety Techniques Actually Work (And Saved My Vacation)

My recent vacation nearly ended before it started because of a last-minute disaster, but I got through it. Here’s what happened, and how I kept myself going.

Masking

Why Autistic Masking Works For Your Benefit

Here’s an upside to help you make your history of autistic masking work for your benefit.

Acceptance

Facing The Judge

I’d like to share about my realization of something during a turning point in my life.

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Acceptance

Frustrations and Fears In Burnout Recovery

Early stages of burnout recovery comes with a lot of doubts. But it will get better.

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Burnout

Autistic Burnout Recovery Course Now Available!

My long-awaited autistic burnout recovery course is now available! We start September 7th, 2004. Here’s a brief overview and links to learn more.

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Self-Reg

Why You Can’t Get Your Needs Met By Setting Boundaries

Most people don’t understand this one thing when they try to set boundaries. But getting good at this can improve both how you get your needs met, and your relationships.

Acceptance

How To Build Self-Trust

I occasionally ask about physical sensations when coaching, and there’s a very specific reason for that. Here’s how simply asking starts to build self-trust.

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Anxiety

How People Pleasing Prevents Positive Relationships

Autistic people-pleasing includes plenty of downsides, but have you thought of the positives that it prevents?

Autism

Disclosing Autism: Understanding People’s Reactions to Disclosing you’re Autistic

People can often have upsetting reactions when you tell them you’re Autistic. Here’s why I think those reactions happen, and why it doesn’t have to be the end.