For most of my life I simply thought of dancing as something I enjoyed. It wasn’t until my autism diagnosis in my thirties that I realised it had been quietly helping regulate my mind for years. This article explores how rhythm, movement and community became one of the few places where my thoughts finally slow down.
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Where Is The Line? Humour, Masking and Missing Social Signals
A personal reflection on struggling to know where “the line” is in social situations as an autistic adult. This article explores humour, masking, workplace grey areas and the exhausting replay that follows when intent and impact do not match, and why understanding the person matters more than rigid rules.
Pressure to Perform at Work and at Home
A reflective piece on the pressure to perform at work and at home as an autistic adult. This article explores internal standards, burnout, shutdown and the quiet weight of expectation, and how understanding, rather than change, can reshape how pressure is carried through my eyes.
Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First
There’s a phrase people often reach for when something is bothering me. It sounds simple, well-intentioned, even supportive. “Just let it go” “Try not to dwell on it” “Don’t overthink it” But for me, those words don’t bring relief. They don’t calm anything down or quiet my thoughts. Once my brain has locked onto somethingContinue reading “Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First”
Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right
For me, performance is deeply personal. It’s not just about delivering results – it’s about delivering them to a standard I can live with. And that standard is almost always perfection. From the outside, I probably look like I’ve got it all handled. A good job, a promotion this year, completed my ILA management course,Continue reading “Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right”
My Brain on a Busy Day
There are days where my brain feels like it’s running five tabs at once – and all of them are buffering. For most people, being busy can feel overwhelming. For me, it’s more than that. It’s like every part of my brain is trying to fire at the same time, but with no clear direction.Continue reading “My Brain on a Busy Day”
Autistic Burnout and Navigating Workplace Pressure
In my previous articles, I’ve shared insights into how autism influences my communication and marketing career. But there’s another side to it – one that isn’t talked about enough… Autistic burnout. Burnout is something many professionals experience, but for autistic people, it’s different. It’s not just about being tired or overworked. It’s a full-system shutdownContinue reading “Autistic Burnout and Navigating Workplace Pressure”