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Why So Many Entrepreneurs Are Neurodivergent

Many of the most prolific founders carry neurodivergent traits. Here’s why….

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What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Got Right About Shane’s Autism

To truly harness hyperfocus, you need projects that stimulate genuine curiosity….

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Neurodivergent And Hyperfocused? Here’s How To Work With (Not Against) It

To truly harness hyperfocus, you need projects that stimulate genuine curiosity….

The Empathy X-Factor: A Neurodivergent Strength That Deserves A Promotion image

The Empathy X-Factor: A Neurodivergent Strength That Deserves A Promotion

Empathy is the sharpest, most slept-on strategy in your professional toolkit….

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Why So Many Entrepreneurs Are Neurodivergent

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Neurodivergent And Hyperfocused? Here’s How To Work With (Not Against) It

The Empathy X-Factor: A Neurodivergent Strength That Deserves A Promotion

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Neurodivergent Career Series

How to build a career aligned with your traits

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Neurodivergent And Hyperfocused? Here’s How To Work With (Not Against) It

To truly harness hyperfocus, you need projects that stimulate genuine curiosity….

The Empathy X-Factor: A Neurodivergent Strength That Deserves A Promotion image

The Empathy X-Factor: A Neurodivergent Strength That Deserves A Promotion

Empathy is the sharpest, most slept-on strategy in your professional toolkit….

Why Your Sensory Sensitivity Belongs On Your Resume image

Why Your Sensory Sensitivity Belongs On Your Resume

Where you work matters just as much as what you do….

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Careers For When Your Brain Is A Pattern-Seeking Missile

Pattern recognition is often treated like a one-size-fits-all skill, but for neurodivergent minds, it’s anything but basic. It’s multi-dimensional, high-definition, and deeply personal. Depending on your neurological wiring, it might look like analytical precision, emotional intuition, spatial visualization, or obsessive error detection….

Insights for Daily Living

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From The Mag: My Mascara Hasn’t Killed Me Yet

It’s no secret that people with ADHD make fiercely loyal friends and partners — sometimes to a fault — but this allegiance doesn’t stop at relationships….

Organization that works

Making spaces where neurodivergence thrives

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I’m Not Messy. I’m Creating a System That Only I Understand.

My pride tries to see my current mess as creative chaos. I tell myself that clutter is communication, not failure, as this ADDitude piece puts it. But as I look at the laundry piles, I wonder if this is how I truly feel. The perfectionist in me misses my glamorous decor and structure, while my obsessive personality tells me I’m ashamed of my fail…

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Neurodivergent Organization Strategies That Actually Work

Productivity apps, fidget toys, countdown timers, and of course, ADHD planners: it seems everyone has the perfect tool to help neurodivergents get organized, amp up their productivity, and tick off that to-do list. But our brains all work differently — so it makes sense that we’d all need to develop our own systems of organization. Here are som…

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I’ll Never Buy A Dated Planner Again

Every time I buy a dated planner, I’m filled with hope. The neat boxes, each with a purpose, speak to my desires for order and structure. I enter appointments and tasks in their respective boxes, looking ahead excitedly at the year of productivity to come. But each time, I abandon it by April. …

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A Love Letter to Baskets and Bins

Turns out, for me, managing clutter isn’t about achieving perfect organization, but more about finding attractive containers that fit my style.  These “DOOM containers” have become essential for capturing my everyday items and making my space feel less chaotic, which is a game changer….

Unmasking Mindsets

Fresh takes on thinking, learning, and problem-solving

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From The Mag: My Mascara Hasn’t Killed Me Yet

It’s no secret that people with ADHD make fiercely loyal friends and partners — sometimes to a fault — but this allegiance doesn’t stop at relationships….

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From The Mag: Dopamine Dressing

There’s a critical neurodivergent angle to dopamine dressing that goes beyond “wear bright, happy clothes.”…

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I’m Not Messy. I’m Creating a System That Only I Understand. image

I’m Not Messy. I’m Creating a System That Only I Understand.

My pride tries to see my current mess as creative chaos. I tell myself that clutter is communication, not failure, as this ADDitude piece puts it. But as I look at the laundry piles, I wonder if this is how I truly feel. The perfectionist in me misses my glamorous decor and structure, while my obsessive personality tells me I’m ashamed of my fail…

Neurodivergent Organization Strategies That Actually Work image

Neurodivergent Organization Strategies That Actually Work

Productivity apps, fidget toys, countdown timers, and of course, ADHD planners: it seems everyone has the perfect tool to help neurodivergents get organized, amp up their productivity, and tick off that to-do list. But our brains all work differently — so it makes sense that we’d all need to develop our own systems of organization. Here are som…

I’ll Never Buy A Dated Planner Again image

I’ll Never Buy A Dated Planner Again

Every time I buy a dated planner, I’m filled with hope. The neat boxes, each with a purpose, speak to my desires for order and structure. I enter appointments and tasks in their respective boxes, looking ahead excitedly at the year of productivity to come. But each time, I abandon it by April. …

A Love Letter to Baskets and Bins image

A Love Letter to Baskets and Bins

Turns out, for me, managing clutter isn’t about achieving perfect organization, but more about finding attractive containers that fit my style.  These “DOOM containers” have become essential for capturing my everyday items and making my space feel less chaotic, which is a game changer….

Stimulate Your Senses

Exploring sights, sounds, textures, tastes, and scents

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Why Neurodivergent Traits and Environment Matter More Than The Label

Your phenotype can tell you more about how to build a thriving life than your diagnosis. Here’s why. Your phenotype can tell you more about how to build a thriving life than your diagnosis. Here’s why. Your phenotype can tell you more about how to build a thriving life than your diagnosis. Here’s why….

I’m An Autistic Professor. Here’s How I Maximize My Rational Inattention image

I’m An Autistic Professor. Here’s How I Maximize My Rational Inattention

I’m so ridiculously good at some things in academia. When I really sit down to focus on a task pertinent to my special interests, I don’t just do it — I do it fast and I do it really well. And yet, I’m so ridiculously behind my peers in other areas of work….

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Unapologetically Joyful: How My Neurodivergent Exuberance Challenges Expectations

As a woman diagnosed with autism in my late 40s, I’ve come to recognize that my naturally joyful disposition challenges society’s expectations of how neurodivergence should present itself. Where many expect to see struggle, I embody sparkle; where they anticipate challenges, I experience celebration. I am not alone in this joy….

Stories from the Community

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Neurodivergent Gift Guide To The Finest Fidget Finds

What comes to mind when you think of fidgets? Fine jewelry and massage rollers? No? Well, allow us to expand your view of fidgets and show you just how beautiful, high-quality, and minimal they can be….
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Gift Guide: Whimsical Finds For Neurodivergent Minds

Here are our whimsical picks for filling your life with visual stims….
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide To Everything Comfy Cozy

Days spent in bed to recharge don’t have to be grungy….
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The Neurodivergent Gift Guide To Actually Fun Organization

These are our favorite dopamine-inducing finds for staying organized all year long. …
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $25

These gifts under $25 ensure their stockings will be hung with (self) care….
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide: Best Gifts Under $50

These are the best stocking stuffers under $50, handpicked by our editors….
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide: Best Gifts Under $100

These are the best stocking stuffers under $100, handpicked by our editors….
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Neurodivergent Holiday Gift Guide 2025

The holidays are almost here, and we’re thinking about all the gifts that we want to give and receive this season….
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Why So Many Entrepreneurs Are Neurodivergent

Many of the most prolific founders carry neurodivergent traits. Here’s why….
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What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Got Right About Shane’s Autism

To truly harness hyperfocus, you need projects that stimulate genuine curiosity….
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Neurodivergent And Hyperfocused? Here’s How To Work With (Not Against) It

To truly harness hyperfocus, you need projects that stimulate genuine curiosity….
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The Empathy X-Factor: A Neurodivergent Strength That Deserves A Promotion

Empathy is the sharpest, most slept-on strategy in your professional toolkit….
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The Magic of Christmas Rituals

Christmas rituals anchored me….
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The Sensory Chronicles of Christmas

A love letter to Christmas stimming….
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