Hi, I’m Jess! Welcome to my corner of the internet where I share what’s on my mind. I was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD in March 2024 after spectacularly burning out from my job (and life), which you can read about here. Shortly after, Neurodivergent Notes was born out of my desire to create a safe, supportive community for other late-diagnosed people and to share my musings on life from a late-diagnosed perspective.
Last year I was really interested in neurodivergence and burnout recovery, but I realize that's only one piece of what it means to live well. Now I love to support my readers cultivate a digitally minimalistic life offline so they can live connected to the things that matter most to them.
As a 20-something with a smartphone, of course I’m addicted to it and I’m on a mission to drastically cut my screen time. Earlier this year I started the ✨ Digital Minimalism Diaries ✨ where I document my journey towards a more analogue existence and share how you can do the same. You can catch up on the archive here, or sign up to join me on the path to a more meaningful, more analogue life.
What to expect
As a free subscriber you will receive bi-monthly newsletters containing reflections and learnings from my own neurodivergence journey, as well as observations on societal pressures and expectations pertaining to neurodivergent people like us.
As a paid subscriber you will receive two extra posts per month, both from my ✨ Digital Minimalism Diaries ✨. Whether you’re a die-hard digital minimalist, interested in going analogue, or a fellow millennial sick of seeing their screen time creep up, this series is for you! Paid subscribers receive a 20% discount on an annual subscription and early access to any products and services I release in the future.
How you can support this publication
If you aren’t ready to subscribe, other ways to support me are:
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If you’re currently a free subscriber or just lurking (no judgement!), please consider upgrading to a paid subscription today. Paid subscribers receive 20% off an annual subscription and exclusive access to new products and services I release, as well as discounts. Paid subscriptions allow me to live and work in ways that supports my needs, so it truly means the world to me 💛 Your support is much appreciated!
Stay tuned for posts on:
Finances
Childfree living
Nature
mental health, sustainability, counselling and other special interests / hyperfixations!
Throughout 2025 I will be posting regular updates on my digital minimalism journey as well as neurodivergent content interspersed with other topics. In a nutshell, I have a lot of thoughts about a lot of things, and Substack is where I share them.
See you in the comments!
J x
