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Last episode, we challenged the myth that neurodivergent people simply need to "try harder." Now it's time to explore what actually helps.

In this Summer Series Toolkit episode, Steph introduces three practical strategies to help you protect your energy at work:

• 🥄 A neurodivergent-friendly take on Spoon Theory
• 🚦 The Red, Amber and Green task method
• 💬 How to communicate your capacity without guilt

If you've ever reached the end of the day wondering where all your energy went, this episode is for you.

This week's listener challenge: Choose ONE task today and label it Red, Amber or Green. Notice how thinking about your energy—not just your time—changes the way you approach your day.

Because thriving at work isn't about doing more—it's about using your energy wisely.

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Have you ever been told to "just try harder"?

It's one of the most common—and most damaging—myths that neurodivergent people hear. But what if the issue isn't effort at all?

In this episode of SEND it – Brains at Work, Steph explores why executive function challenges are so often mistaken for laziness, why working harder isn't always the answer, and how changing the environment can make a bigger difference than pushing yourself to burnout.

You'll also leave with a simple challenge to help quiet your inner critic and replace self-blame with self-compassion.

This week's listener challenge:
The next time you catch yourself thinking, "I should just try harder," pause and ask yourself:

"What would make this easier?"

Because different brains don't need more pressure—they need different strategies.

🎧 Listen now, and don't forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more people navigating life and work with different brains.

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In this second episode of the SEND IT Summer Series, Claire introduces a practical, neurodivergent‑friendly toolkit: The 3‑Step Communication Reset. Building on last week’s myth‑busting episode, she explores how small, intentional choices can make communication feel clearer, lighter, and far less overwhelming.

Claire breaks down the three steps — Clarify the Purpose, Choose the Channel, and Set Expectations — showing how each one reduces cognitive load and helps untangle the stress that often comes from unclear requests, instant‑reply culture, and chaotic messaging environments. She shares relatable examples, including her own preference for familiar tools (“Give me email or Teams anytime!”) and highlights how simple expectation‑setting phrases like “No rush to reply.” can instantly reduce pressure.

Listeners are invited to try just one of the steps today — a tiny, habit‑building micro‑reset that keeps the summer series light, supportive, and practical. A short, empowering episode reminding neurodivergent professionals that communication doesn’t have to be perfect — it just needs a reset.

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