Many years ago, I used to write a series called Rise and Shine. It was a roundup of all the things I’d discovered that month. And it was one of my favourite things to do.
Sharing other people’s work, ideas and stories is one of life’s true delights. I think it helps us learn and grow. And also to help us feel less alone.
“Me too!” is a wonderful exclamation to speak/hear.
So without further ado…
Here is everything I loved in September:
♠️ As someone who has only just discovered my own ADHDness, I already feel like better terminology would help so much!
“This year, my wish for ADHD Awareness Month is new metaphors. New imagery. New language”
My brain is not a race car with tricycle brakes by
♠️ Me too!
“Turns out having an online business is a fortunate occurrence for someone who’s neurodivergent but didn’t know it.”
The Neurodivergent Benefits of Online Biz by
♠️ A beautiful discussion about the things people with ADHD wish those who loved us would understand
“One of the most important things for me in embracing my ADHD and healing from trauma related to it was to finally admit to myself that I wasn’t going to be able to make myself into someone who could suddenly do things that my ADHD really didn’t want me to do.”
Please will you pump my gas? by
♠️ Two fantastic pieces that demonstrate opposite sides of the same coin. Making art from the supply perspective and the consumer perspective. It’s as if late-stage capitalism works for almost no one.
From the supply side:
“The problem with a subscription model is that it generally requires a scale that's out of reach for people who don't have access to a large audience.”
Making the Content Math Work by
And from the consumer side:
“There’s no way that any of us can afford to pay $5/month to access the work of all the writers, chefs, cartoonists, podcasters, sommeliers, banjo players, ceramicists, inspirational-quote-calligraphers, historians, harmonicists, and circus clowns whose output we occasionally enjoy.”
What’s going on with art right now? by
♠️ Very cool new research that demonstrates autistic adults are more generous & fair compared to neurotypicals
“This shows strengths of autism in decision-making, not just difficulties.”
Autistic adults show enhanced generosity to socially distant others by
♠️ Some fantastic ideas to help kick start task initiation (a BIG struggle for me)
“Experience shows us that "trying harder" isn't a solution either. We need to try differently.”
3 Myths for ADHD Motivation by
If you’re struggling with low self-esteem as a neurodivergent person, this blog is for you. 3 Ways to Cultivate Self-Love When You’re Neurodivergent
That’s it from me! What did you love in September? Feel free to share your thoughts and links in the comments!