Vanessa Smith
@normalsystems.bsky.social
Systems strategist for chronically ill/neurodiverse/disabled business owners. Lived experience consultant for corporates.
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Newsletter – Normal Systems
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December 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
With age restricted social media coming into play tomorrow, the best
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One to One
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One to One – Normal Systems
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November 28, 2025 at 4:06 AM
One to One
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No Magic
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No Magic – Normal Systems
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November 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
No Magic
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Who Is Screaming The Loudest?
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Who Is Screaming The Loudest? – Normal Systems
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November 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Who Is Screaming The Loudest?
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Is Live Video For You?
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Is Live Video For You? – Normal Systems
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November 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Is Live Video For You?
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Two Chronic Business Tips
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Two Chronic Business Tips – Normal Systems
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October 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Two Chronic Business Tips
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Six Simple Steps To Systems Success
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Six Simple Steps To Systems Success – Normal Systems
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October 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Six Simple Steps To Systems Success
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Embracing Shiny Objects
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October 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Experiencing A Symptom…
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Experiencing A Symptom… – Normal Systems
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October 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Experiencing A Symptom…
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Banish Expectations
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October 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Banish Expectations
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Why “SMART” Goals Don’t Work For Me
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Why “SMART” Goals Don’t Work For Me – Normal Systems
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October 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Why “SMART” Goals Don’t Work For Me
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Reposted by Vanessa Smith
Jonathan Joss was Comanche and Apache and an openly gay actor.
He was murdered while looking at the remains of his dogs at his own house that was burnt down.
The killer yelled homophobic slurs before shooting him.
This is the real world consequences of the hatred that the right commodifies
He was murdered while looking at the remains of his dogs at his own house that was burnt down.
The killer yelled homophobic slurs before shooting him.
This is the real world consequences of the hatred that the right commodifies
June 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Jonathan Joss was Comanche and Apache and an openly gay actor.
He was murdered while looking at the remains of his dogs at his own house that was burnt down.
The killer yelled homophobic slurs before shooting him.
This is the real world consequences of the hatred that the right commodifies
He was murdered while looking at the remains of his dogs at his own house that was burnt down.
The killer yelled homophobic slurs before shooting him.
This is the real world consequences of the hatred that the right commodifies
I was given a list of recommended Facebook groups and wow so many say “high vibes only” or “no complaints” which to me screams “disabled people won’t be welcome to talk about realities of life”.
Didn’t bother with those groups!
Didn’t bother with those groups!
June 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I was given a list of recommended Facebook groups and wow so many say “high vibes only” or “no complaints” which to me screams “disabled people won’t be welcome to talk about realities of life”.
Didn’t bother with those groups!
Didn’t bother with those groups!
“Mr Chaplin said inclusion policies were important but meant nothing
unless there was a genuine intention by governments to provide the
resources to implement them."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
unless there was a genuine intention by governments to provide the
resources to implement them."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Parents 'confused and baffled' by school inclusion policies
The mother of a boy who is deafblind is frustrated after being told her son will not have the one-on-one assistance he needs to understand lessons in his preferred setting.
www.abc.net.au
April 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
“Mr Chaplin said inclusion policies were important but meant nothing
unless there was a genuine intention by governments to provide the
resources to implement them."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
unless there was a genuine intention by governments to provide the
resources to implement them."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
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Podcast interview with me about spatial planning in London taxi drivers: youtube.com/watch?v=6gUR...
London black cabs beat AI to show 'genius of human mind' ...The Standard podcast
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March 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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I remembered starter packs are a thing and I've found so many great ones to follow! Hello to new people, I'm looking forward to a much more active feed now I've found my people on here.
March 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I remembered starter packs are a thing and I've found so many great ones to follow! Hello to new people, I'm looking forward to a much more active feed now I've found my people on here.
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Fantastic educational initiative!
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Fantastic educational initiative!
I’m already seeing talk of an exodus from threads etc due to meta & their latest nonsense.
I one day want social platforms to screen out ableist comments automatically but this seems like a huge pipe dream now.
I one day want social platforms to screen out ableist comments automatically but this seems like a huge pipe dream now.
January 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I’m already seeing talk of an exodus from threads etc due to meta & their latest nonsense.
I one day want social platforms to screen out ableist comments automatically but this seems like a huge pipe dream now.
I one day want social platforms to screen out ableist comments automatically but this seems like a huge pipe dream now.
And so begins the last day of 2024. I haven’t been on business social media much this year; I’ve been focused on health & the work I do have.
Health has been incredibly challenging with vague new conditions/symptoms.
In 2025 I want to start a series I’ve had in the back of my mind for ages…
Health has been incredibly challenging with vague new conditions/symptoms.
In 2025 I want to start a series I’ve had in the back of my mind for ages…
December 31, 2024 at 12:52 AM
And so begins the last day of 2024. I haven’t been on business social media much this year; I’ve been focused on health & the work I do have.
Health has been incredibly challenging with vague new conditions/symptoms.
In 2025 I want to start a series I’ve had in the back of my mind for ages…
Health has been incredibly challenging with vague new conditions/symptoms.
In 2025 I want to start a series I’ve had in the back of my mind for ages…
I miss working in unis but I don’t miss the constant cuts.
Yet more cuts at Coventry University. They’re cutting the English literature and language BA, & by the looks of it most if not all of the modern languages staff. Dismal. @ucu.org.uk
December 13, 2024 at 8:25 AM
I miss working in unis but I don’t miss the constant cuts.
Last month I decided to close my little membership, the chronic business club. I can’t give it the time it needs and the model doesn’t fit with my business.
December 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Last month I decided to close my little membership, the chronic business club. I can’t give it the time it needs and the model doesn’t fit with my business.
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“A six step plan to freelance misery”
Number 3 used to be my downfall! But I worked out why (past traumas etc) and while not perfect, when I fall into it these days I get out of it & move on much faster.
“A six step plan to freelance misery”
Number 3 used to be my downfall! But I worked out why (past traumas etc) and while not perfect, when I fall into it these days I get out of it & move on much faster.
A six step plan to freelance misery
How to fall out of love with what you do with minimal time and effort.
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November 26, 2024 at 6:41 AM
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“A six step plan to freelance misery”
Number 3 used to be my downfall! But I worked out why (past traumas etc) and while not perfect, when I fall into it these days I get out of it & move on much faster.
“A six step plan to freelance misery”
Number 3 used to be my downfall! But I worked out why (past traumas etc) and while not perfect, when I fall into it these days I get out of it & move on much faster.