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Author: Helen Calvert
Creating the life you want | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome back to series 5, episode 93. Despite navigating autistic burnout and recovering from the flu, the incredible support of our community has inspired this return. This season, we’re exploring life from an autistic perspective while integrating insights on work-life balance and personal happiness. As your host, I’ve always shared strategies that have helped me…
Battery Power
I got so excited when I saw this post on Instagram this morning from @ourchronicillnesstribe. The post is aimed at people navigating chronic illness, but it really spoke to my experience of autism and autistic burnout. First off, these are the images from the post: As I say, I got very excited and immediately listed…
Whatโs Next? | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 92. This week Iโm sharing my personal experiences of autistic burnout and what this means to me and the people around me. This is an exposing and vulnerable fifteen minutes laying bare the realities of living with neurodiversity, but also a rallying call to all my amazing listeners to help me shape…
Thereโs More to Life than Lists | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 91. We live in a time where thereโs more in life to manage than ever before, so in this episode Iโm exploring a deeper perspective on our relationship with productivity, and asking – what are we missing out on in pursuit of getting all the shit done? By understanding that thereโs life…
Itโs All Projects | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 90. Today we take a look at how we can make non-work events less overwhelming by identifying and organising them into projects – just as you would in your business or your work. If youโre in charge of organising a family holiday, pulling off Christmas or managing the people or pets in…
Is Anyone Else in Your Household Doing Shit? | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 89. Are you the one doing โall the thingsโ in your household? Does it feel like too much? Today we take a careful look into the dynamics of household responsibilities and the importance of sharing the mental load. Creating an equal partnership with the other capable people in your home is a…
Help Iโm Overwhelmed | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 88. Still feeling overwhelmed despite all your structured task lists and well-planned projects? Iโm here for you! In today’s episode, I share actionable tips to refresh your system – from changing up your planning tools to seeking help from friends or professionals. Remember, no one system works forever – novelty keeps us…
Remembering Why We Do Shit | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 87. Todayโs episode is about remembering why we do sh*t. Itโs easy to get sidetracked by the day-to-day running of your life, so when that stale, unmotivated feeling hits how should we respond? In this episode I share some simple ways to get clarity on how you want your life to be…
Getting Shit Done on a Bad Day | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 86. Getting shit done on a bad day. We all have days when the overwhelm is just too much and our motivation is through the floor. So how do we move past this when there are demands on us that canโt be put off? In this episode I share my simple tips…
Help I canโt Relax | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 85. Help I can’t relax. Are you struggling to find genuine enjoyment in your downtime? Do you ever feel weird or guilty because you can’t seem to โswitch offโ? You’re not alone. In this episode I explore the reasons why you might find it hard to make the most of your free…