Damaris Russell Socials
@damarisrussell.bsky.social
Virtual Assistant specialising in social media management, email marketing and blogging. Neurodivergent human ♾️
Fridays are slower, and I usually spend some time writing. I’m working on my first non-fiction book and exploring self-publishing options. If you’re planning to publish your own book, Wired Differently can help with guidance to get things moving.
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fridays are slower, and I usually spend some time writing. I’m working on my first non-fiction book and exploring self-publishing options. If you’re planning to publish your own book, Wired Differently can help with guidance to get things moving.
From next week I’ll start planning for clients over Christmas. Some keep posting, others slow down. Many self-employed don’t take a “normal” break at all. My job is to plan for every pace so things stay steady, whether it’s the quietest or busiest time of year.
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
From next week I’ll start planning for clients over Christmas. Some keep posting, others slow down. Many self-employed don’t take a “normal” break at all. My job is to plan for every pace so things stay steady, whether it’s the quietest or busiest time of year.
Midweek reset. I review client schedules, posts lined up, drafts ready, what’s next. Each client works at a different pace, so I adjust as I go. Then I check my own calendar to see what needs attention. Simple rhythm, steady week.
December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Midweek reset. I review client schedules, posts lined up, drafts ready, what’s next. Each client works at a different pace, so I adjust as I go. Then I check my own calendar to see what needs attention. Simple rhythm, steady week.
Running a business with ADHD? Build systems that work with you.
💡 Tips:
1️⃣ Make decisions once
2️⃣ Externalise ideas (Trello, wall planner)
3️⃣ Use momentum
4️⃣ Keep tools simple
5️⃣ Build support early
Which one helps you most?
💡 Tips:
1️⃣ Make decisions once
2️⃣ Externalise ideas (Trello, wall planner)
3️⃣ Use momentum
4️⃣ Keep tools simple
5️⃣ Build support early
Which one helps you most?
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Running a business with ADHD? Build systems that work with you.
💡 Tips:
1️⃣ Make decisions once
2️⃣ Externalise ideas (Trello, wall planner)
3️⃣ Use momentum
4️⃣ Keep tools simple
5️⃣ Build support early
Which one helps you most?
💡 Tips:
1️⃣ Make decisions once
2️⃣ Externalise ideas (Trello, wall planner)
3️⃣ Use momentum
4️⃣ Keep tools simple
5️⃣ Build support early
Which one helps you most?
The work that makes the biggest difference isn’t always visible. It’s the steady rhythm, posts going out on time, newsletters landing when they should, systems that make progress feel simple. Quiet consistency keeps things moving forward.
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The work that makes the biggest difference isn’t always visible. It’s the steady rhythm, posts going out on time, newsletters landing when they should, systems that make progress feel simple. Quiet consistency keeps things moving forward.
Writing for myself feels different. When there’s no deadline or brief, the words take longer to find. Client work has structure; personal writing asks for patience. I’m learning to trust that the words will come when they’re ready. Have a great weekend.
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Writing for myself feels different. When there’s no deadline or brief, the words take longer to find. Client work has structure; personal writing asks for patience. I’m learning to trust that the words will come when they’re ready. Have a great weekend.
Helping others communicate comes naturally. Posting for myself feels personal. I can plan and schedule for clients with ease, but my own content feels different. Maybe that’s the balance of creative work: strategy meets self. Do you find that too?
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Helping others communicate comes naturally. Posting for myself feels personal. I can plan and schedule for clients with ease, but my own content feels different. Maybe that’s the balance of creative work: strategy meets self. Do you find that too?
What I’ve learned about ADHD: motivation follows interest, not obligation. It’s not a lack of discipline, it’s different wiring. The goal isn’t forcing consistency, it’s building systems that work with how the brain engages.
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
What I’ve learned about ADHD: motivation follows interest, not obligation. It’s not a lack of discipline, it’s different wiring. The goal isn’t forcing consistency, it’s building systems that work with how the brain engages.
Productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about finding the conditions where focus can actually happen. Some days that means quiet, other days a smaller task or change of scene. Ask, “What kind of focus do I have today?” The answer changes, and that’s okay.
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about finding the conditions where focus can actually happen. Some days that means quiet, other days a smaller task or change of scene. Ask, “What kind of focus do I have today?” The answer changes, and that’s okay.
Stoicism and autism are both misunderstood. Neither is about lacking emotion, it’s about not being ruled by it. The “double empathy problem” goes both ways; people understand best within their own communication style. Sometimes peace is quiet.
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Stoicism and autism are both misunderstood. Neither is about lacking emotion, it’s about not being ruled by it. The “double empathy problem” goes both ways; people understand best within their own communication style. Sometimes peace is quiet.
Fridays are my gentle days. I slow things down so I can think, plan and write without pressure. I keep the day free from client work because it’s my book-writing day. A slower end to the week always helps me start the next one feeling clearer. If you need a slower day too, take it.
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Fridays are my gentle days. I slow things down so I can think, plan and write without pressure. I keep the day free from client work because it’s my book-writing day. A slower end to the week always helps me start the next one feeling clearer. If you need a slower day too, take it.
Last week my internet dropped during a meeting and stayed off for more than a day. Working from home usually feels steady but sometimes things slip out of our control. A reminder that tech fails and we’re all human. If your week went off track too, you’re not alone.
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Last week my internet dropped during a meeting and stayed off for more than a day. Working from home usually feels steady but sometimes things slip out of our control. A reminder that tech fails and we’re all human. If your week went off track too, you’re not alone.
Sometimes the hardest part of creating content isn’t the writing. It’s deciding what to say. If the ideas feel slow today, you’re not alone. A little pause can help your clarity return. And if you ever want support with your content, I’m here to help.
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sometimes the hardest part of creating content isn’t the writing. It’s deciding what to say. If the ideas feel slow today, you’re not alone. A little pause can help your clarity return. And if you ever want support with your content, I’m here to help.
Client win today. Since we started working together in October they’ve had more enquiries and lovely feedback on their posts. They wanted content that felt authentic and home grown so we focused on a gentler style. It’s amazing how well it’s working.
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Client win today. Since we started working together in October they’ve had more enquiries and lovely feedback on their posts. They wanted content that felt authentic and home grown so we focused on a gentler style. It’s amazing how well it’s working.
Ghostwriting is perfect if you have ideas but not the time or headspace to turn them into content. I take your tone and message and shape them into clear, consistent writing that still sounds like you. If writing feels heavy, I can take it off your plate.
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ghostwriting is perfect if you have ideas but not the time or headspace to turn them into content. I take your tone and message and shape them into clear, consistent writing that still sounds like you. If writing feels heavy, I can take it off your plate.
I’ve been keeping Fridays free for writing and just passed 15,000 words. I’d love to include insights from parents of neurodivergent children too. My experience is only one piece of the picture, and different voices matter. Quiet progress counts.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I’ve been keeping Fridays free for writing and just passed 15,000 words. I’d love to include insights from parents of neurodivergent children too. My experience is only one piece of the picture, and different voices matter. Quiet progress counts.
We are told success means being consistent every day. But for many neurodivergent people, energy and focus move in waves. Consistency is not sameness. It is staying aligned with your values, even when your capacity changes.
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We are told success means being consistent every day. But for many neurodivergent people, energy and focus move in waves. Consistency is not sameness. It is staying aligned with your values, even when your capacity changes.
Tea first, then strategy. Work has slowed with Access to Work changes, but it has given me space to reflect. My word for the year is Peace, and I have mostly found it. My autism diagnosis helped too. It gave me understanding and made that peace feel real.
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tea first, then strategy. Work has slowed with Access to Work changes, but it has given me space to reflect. My word for the year is Peace, and I have mostly found it. My autism diagnosis helped too. It gave me understanding and made that peace feel real.
Admin can feel heavy, especially with ADHD. Small habits help: a daily sweep, clear names, written checklists, recurring tasks, and a short weekly review. Kind structure, not pressure. Calm over control.
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Admin can feel heavy, especially with ADHD. Small habits help: a daily sweep, clear names, written checklists, recurring tasks, and a short weekly review. Kind structure, not pressure. Calm over control.
I first came across Stoic philosophy in Derren Brown’s Happy, and it clicked straight away. It wasn’t about detachment, it was about steadiness.
For many autistic people, Stoicism feels natural. It’s a way to find order in chaos, to focus on what we can control when the world feels unpredictable.
For many autistic people, Stoicism feels natural. It’s a way to find order in chaos, to focus on what we can control when the world feels unpredictable.
November 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I first came across Stoic philosophy in Derren Brown’s Happy, and it clicked straight away. It wasn’t about detachment, it was about steadiness.
For many autistic people, Stoicism feels natural. It’s a way to find order in chaos, to focus on what we can control when the world feels unpredictable.
For many autistic people, Stoicism feels natural. It’s a way to find order in chaos, to focus on what we can control when the world feels unpredictable.
Fridays move slower here. I keep the day for writing, reflection, and catching up with myself. I haven’t written much lately after a busy few weeks, so this slower rhythm helps me ease back in without rushing.
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fridays move slower here. I keep the day for writing, reflection, and catching up with myself. I haven’t written much lately after a busy few weeks, so this slower rhythm helps me ease back in without rushing.
Money tasks need a focus I don’t always have. Being autistic doesn’t make me a maths genius. Executive function shows up differently for everyone. Sometimes it’s procrastination, sometimes it’s losing interest halfway through.
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Money tasks need a focus I don’t always have. Being autistic doesn’t make me a maths genius. Executive function shows up differently for everyone. Sometimes it’s procrastination, sometimes it’s losing interest halfway through.
Not every system works for every brain. For neurodivergent people, structure only helps when it adapts to how you think. Flexibility isn’t a lack of discipline, it’s awareness. Build systems that move with you, not against you.
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Not every system works for every brain. For neurodivergent people, structure only helps when it adapts to how you think. Flexibility isn’t a lack of discipline, it’s awareness. Build systems that move with you, not against you.
Ever wonder who keeps things running behind the scenes? That’s what I do as a virtual assistant — create structure and clarity so others can focus on what they do best. Quiet work, but it keeps everything moving.
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Ever wonder who keeps things running behind the scenes? That’s what I do as a virtual assistant — create structure and clarity so others can focus on what they do best. Quiet work, but it keeps everything moving.
I used to have ten tabs open searching for answers. Now I just ask ChatGPT. AI is changing how we find information, and what that means for creators. Maybe the future of blogging isn’t about keywords, but human stories and connection.
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I used to have ten tabs open searching for answers. Now I just ask ChatGPT. AI is changing how we find information, and what that means for creators. Maybe the future of blogging isn’t about keywords, but human stories and connection.