“Reading that feels like the sensation of walking on a moving walkway at an airport.” — “Did you know that your brain reads faster than your eye?” That’s how bionic-reading.com greets the reader — albeit in a giant, bold font and with other lines of text in-between. Bionic Reading is vaguely similar to the effects of typoglycemia (not to be confused with Spongebob case). Simply put…

Cannabis, Duolingo, hyperfocus, energy drinks, microdosing psilocybin, ESAs, and other topics from a neurodivergent perspective. — Hey, ADHDers, ADHD advocates, and anyone else with the proclivities of an ADHDer! The last time I did a roundup of my writing on life with that thing I just mentioned too many times in one sentence, it went bananas and became one of my highest-performing Medium posts.

Tips AND tricks? In THIS economy?! — Two years ago, I received my adult ADHD diagnosis. Most conventional wisdom would discourage disclosing a condition that affects executive function, focus, and concentration in the workplace. In many cases, this may be wise, but I’ve always been vocal about opportunities to be more inclusive. I’ve learned a lot about…

Take yourself off mute and tell HR to look the other way. — We’ve all been there: you’re in a Zoom call with coworkers (or on Teams if you’re especially unlucky). The facilitator opens the meeting in the worst possible way — coming in hot with a chilling icebreaker. It’s never a good time. What did I do this weekend? Do I make…

An ADHDer’s experience, from affordability and app-based learning to gamification and grammar gripes. — TL;DR: I studied Spanish on Duolingo for 1,000 days in a row. My language learning experience As someone who famously has ADHD, I find many aspects of the Duolingo experience conducive to my learning style. It helps keep me consistent, motivated, and accountable for my Spanish-speaking goals. 11 Guides for Making Life with ADHD a Little Easier Tips AND tricks? In THIS economy?!dylanmaustin.medium.com

Stress-relieving hugs and a different kind of pillow talk. — As a millennial with ADHD, I have an impulsively curated collection of wellness-adjacent products, including an eye massager, a vitamin D lamp, an acupuncture mat, fidget devices, and a posture corrector. While these products have served me well, some have better marketing than benefits. 11 Guides for Making Life with ADHD a Little Easier Tips AND tricks? In THIS economy?!dylanmaustin.medium.com

Using AI to organize watering, soil, humidity, and light needs for over 40 houseplants. (I don’t have a problem, you have a problem.) — Oh, look—another ChatGPT article. Yeah, I’ve read a lot of them, too. Here’s what’s different: there are no grand claims here, no elaborate prompts, and the outcomes won’t get you fired or expelled for relying on AI unless you’re literally a botanist or something. …

These made my idea list but not the light of day… Until now! — Just cleaning up my “random ideas” list and thought someone out there might appreciate my personal brand of mental illness. Negligent Electricians Installed Faulty Wiring in Millions of Homes. What Happens Next Will Shock You Credit Karma’s Duolingo-Inspired Poison Dart Frog Mascot Shames Your Credit Score via Push Notification Mandela…

CEO Elon Musk “proud” to support members of the Transverification community. — Recent updates to Twitter Blue have caused a controversial stir in the social media world. The feature now requires users to pay $8 for a blue check mark beside their name, signifying that they are a “Verified” account — regardless of any apparent status, significance, or merit. Celebrities and public…