Social
How To Tell If People Really Want Honesty, Part 2
When people tell you they want the truth, but then get mad or defensive or say it’s fine but things are weird between you later, here’s what I think is really going on.
Social
How To Tell If People Really Want Honesty, Part 1
How do you tell if people really want honesty or not? Here are a few tips, and some relief for when you get it wrong.
Acceptance
Step One In Figuring Out What You Want
I’d like to talk a bit about the first step to figuring out what you want.
Personal Growth
On The Overwhelm of Becoming Who I Will Be
This is a very personal reflection on the overwhelm of a life transition in the time between who I am and who I will be.
Acceptance
Acceptance vs Resignation
I want to talk a bit about the difference between accepting what is and resigning oneself to what is.
Burnout
Autistic Burnout Recovery Is About Reducing Dissonance
Getting enough energy back to keep masking isn’t true burnout recovery.
Acceptance
When The Thing You Can’t Do Is The Thing You Must Do
Is there something you want to do, but part of you says you can’t? I’d like to talk about that.
Personal Growth
How to Push Back Against Painful Thinking
Here’s an example of how questioning painful thinking can push back against our internalized, negative and painful thought patterns, and give us back energy.
Anxiety
This Assumption Leads to Autistic Anxiety
A response to a conversation on social media reminded me of a way of thinking that I’d like to discuss.
Employment
Alternative, Sustainable Income Sources for Autistics and AuDHDers
How to generate ideas for work that you actually like, tips for making it work with your AuDHD brain, and be sustainable. Plus practical tips especially for self-employment.
Anxiety
I Said No: How I Dealt with Anxiety Waiting for a Backlash
Here’s the brief story of how I stood up for my needs by saying no to someone, and then how I dealt with the anxiety for a week waiting for a backlash from that.
Anxiety
Is My Anti-Anxiety Course Right For You?
If you’re wondering if my anti-anxiety course is a good fit for you, here’s some information that may help you decide.
