photo of fluffy black dog lying on a grey sofa holding a shredded toy that once looked like a cabbage. in the background is a bunch of knitting junk, please do not judge
Obligatory Penny pic after a looong time away. This is her with her favourite cabbage toy, who she loves so much she just had to rip its stuffing brains out.
#dogs
If you're looking for practical tips and advice on how to reduce your screen time without the high-and-mighty judgment of your inability to put your smartphone down, this is for you.
This is a friend link, so it's free to access.
#offline #analogue
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Not online much these days so I have a lot more time for writing by hand then having it edited by the lovely @jenduckie.bsky.social
This one's for the ND parents.
#autism
#adhd
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2 questions for you:
1. If you had to go off screen today for an indefinite amount of time, what would have to change?
2. How do you manage screen addiction now? If at all.
I don't know what the answer to this is, but here's what I'm trying out:
- using an e ink tablet
- getting an old school flip phone
- preparing offline activities (e.g. reading the paper, books, etc)
The problem is they're all expensive!
7 months in, I am out of the emotional woods (almost) of this addiction. But I still feel the pull to scroll, despite major pain when doing so.
That's addiction right there, and if I said the same about any other habit I'm sure I'd be facing an intervention right now.
"digital detox" doesn't do much - it's like giving up smoking for a week or two just to get back on the bandwagon later.
After a month of limited screen time, I was angry, irritable and depressed (just like when I gave up cigs a long time ago).
I say all this as someone who is literally studying computer science and AI.
There's a lot of potential for good in tech, but the way it's set up now takes advantage of our vulnerability to make us dependent on it in a way that is largely negative.
I've not been able to look at screens for more than 10 mins at a time for a while and 2 things are now obvious:
1. Screen addiction is by far the strongest addiction I've ever had, and everyone around me has it too
2. It's now harder to live offline than it is to live online
some of you have the autism database for social details?! Why does mine only work for Pokémon cards
Photo of a fluffy black dog sleeping on a blanket with her front paws stretched out
Too hot for Penny today. Nap time by the fan until it gets cooler!
#dogs
Fingers crossed! Most employers I've worked with are keen to help but have no idea where to start - hopefully the review involves disabled people so the recommendations make sense too.
I'd love to see a proper plan for employers here - disabled folk usually already know what they'd like to do so coaching is of limited use. Early employment support is a start but the problems often come later down the line as employers are unaware/not willing to provide the systems needed.
Well for some reason the autistic ladies are getting tons at the mo
Oh dear. Very good
CosRX aloe sun cream is also good! Just discovered it this year and it absorbs super fast
Ooh new flavour of bots just dropped.
I've had:
Sexy women bots
Military guy bots
Political bots
Dog owner bots
Autistic bots
And now we have...
Sexy non binary political autistic dog owner bots!
They're growing up and finding themselves 🥰
Me trying to survive 2025
Autistic & ADHD people in Sheffield
Would you like some free coaching?
I can offer a couple of spots at no cost for a few weeks.
Useful for things like:
- work politics
- getting promoted
- life changes (new job, home, etc)
- figuring out the future
#adhd
#autism
#sheffield
PS the "hidden agenda" in case you'd like to know - I am no longer coaching full time and miss it, plus I'm considering running events for autistic and ADHD people in Sheffield in the future. Perhaps you'd like to attend.
If you're interested in some free coaching from an experienced auDHD coach, drop me a DM to tell me about your situation and what you need help with. We can figure out if it's a good fit from there!
#adhd
#autism
#sheffield
New to coaching?
This is what it involves:
- an initial agreement on how we work together and what we talk about
- questions about the topics we agreed on
- thinking through plans together
- brief notes from each session
- 45 - 60 min sessions in person or online
#autism
#adhd
#sheffield
Not useful for:
- therapy
- working through trauma
- if you're too burnt out for future talk
Autistic & ADHD people in Sheffield
Would you like some free coaching?
I can offer a couple of spots at no cost for a few weeks.
Useful for things like:
- work politics
- getting promoted
- life changes (new job, home, etc)
- figuring out the future
#adhd
#autism
#sheffield
a watercolor comic of 'stuff in nature I always stop to look at' mossy rocks, a little stream, a tree that fell over, dappled lighting
add yours!
Photo of a scruffy black dog in a soft surgical collar looking like a Tudor lady (and also looking somewhat betrayed)
Tudor lady Penny
(She's ok, sore paw but it's on the mend)
#dogs
Photo of a fluffy black dog with a white paw laying on her side on the sofa. Her head is hidden under a purple blanket
She's a sleepy baby
#dogs
I emailed someone saying I hoped they had had a good weekend.
It's Friday.
Ahhh time blindness.
#adhd
A pollen covered bee, on a sunflower. A stray pink flower, fallen from a Verbena bonariensis. Can also be seen on the sunflower
Good morning Bluesky
Looks like it'll be another showery day here. The garden will look better for it. Just a pity it'll trigger so many weeds
Have a great day everybody
#flower #insect #garden #nature