We’re officially in March – the third month of the year – and for me this is normally when I start to feel that creeping sensation of tiredness…I find it a bit harder to wake up in the mornings, my ability to regulate is a little bit less and I normally start saying to myself “I just need to make it…

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For me, it usually starts with a quiet little sentence in my head:
“It’s fine. I can handle this. I SHOULD be able to handle this.”

And then I say it again the next day.
And the next.
And before I realise it, I’ve taken on a little bit too…

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For so many of us, feedback isn’t just information – it’s a nervous system event.

Freezing, spiralling, or shutting down doesn’t mean we’re “bad at feedback”, it means our brains needs more safety and structure.

💬 Discussion: What happens in your body…

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Last year’s free monthly Coaching Hours had such a great turnout. The conversations were thoughtful, practical, and incredibly generous – people sharing strategies, challenges, wins, and real-life workplace experiences. It quickly became one of the most valuable spaces inside NDN.

For 2026, we want…

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Many neurodivergent people don’t burn out from lack of skill – we burn out from over-availability and over-functioning.

Boundaries aren’t about being difficult; they’re about sustainability. Boundaries around common triggers for us such as extended hours, allowing…

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Interviews, rejection, vague feedback, networking expectations… all of it can compound stress and burnout very quickly.

You’re not failing if this process feels hard.

Some people absorb information best by reading. Others need visuals, audio, or something practical they can apply straight away.

Brains are different and that’s a design problem – not a personal one.

Many neurodivergent people don’t follow the classic 9–5 productivity curve, yet are still expected to perform as if they do.

Let’s normalise different peaks, dips, and work patterns.

If your schedule clashes with your energy patterns, you’re not alone.

I don’t know about you, but I have sorely needed a slow start to 2026 😅 But, it’s now halfway through January and I’m ready to get productive – which also includes event planning for our wonderful community 🥳

As we plan out our monthly events I’d love to hear from YOU on what you’d like a coaching hour on, or a…

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the NDN for their support throughout the year.

Please take care of yourselves and loved ones. I am trying to be hopeful that next year we can achieve meaningful change within the neurodiverse community and move beyond survival to thriving.

Hope everyone gets some form of…

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