Quietly Different
A witty, thoughtful reflection on discovering you’re autistic later in life—navigating masking, awkward conversations, and the quiet joy of finally understanding yourself. Weird doesn’t mean wrong.
Category: Neurodiversity
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The Great Executive Dysfunction Heist: Stealing Productivity from My Future Self
Executive dysfunction is the fine art of knowing exactly what you need to do, having every intention of doing it, and still not doing it. This deep dive explores why tasks don’t happen until the last possible second—and why Future You is always the real victim.
Trading Chaos for Caffeine: A Neurodivergent Guide to Learning to Drink Coffee
Switching from Pepsi Max and energy drinks to coffee sounds simple—until you realise coffee is a lifestyle, not just a drink. This humorous deep dive explores the neurodivergent struggle of acquiring a taste for coffee, battling barista anxiety, and finally ordering a flat white with confidence.
The Subtle Art of Sounding Clever (Or Not)
Why do some people sound effortlessly intelligent while others struggle to be taken seriously? This deep dive into Basil Bernstein’s theory of elaborated and restricted code explores class, accents, and the hidden power of language—sprinkled with humour and real-world insights.
The Neurodivergent’s Guide to Surviving Work Events: A Story of Chaos, Trains, and Social Overload
Work events can be a logistical and social nightmare for neurodivergent people. From train travel anxiety to the awkward horror of networking, this humorous guide explores the challenges and offers practical survival strategies to make it through with your sanity intact.
The Death of the Phone Call: Why Gen Z Can’t Hold a Phone Properly
Phone calls are dying, Gen Z refuses to hold a phone properly, and Zoom meetings are the new workplace torture. This humorous yet sociologically informed deep dive explores why phone calls are falling out of favour, why neurodivergent people dread them, and why texting is the future.
Erving Goffman’s Guide to Faking Your Way Through Life
Life is a performance, and Erving Goffman knew it. From awkward small talk to workplace personas, explore how his social theory explains the farce of daily life—with humour, anecdotes, and a nod to other great sociologists.
Fidget Toys: The Unsung Heroes of Focus and Joy
Fidget toys aren’t just for kids—they’re powerful tools for focus, self-regulation, and joy. Discover why spinning, clicking, and squishing can help you stay calm, centred, and productive in this playful exploration of fidgeting’s unsung value.