How Automations Transformed My Neurodivergent Journey

Automation isn't about making you a robot, it's about freeing your brilliance.

Okay, so I'll go ahead and say it: I am a neurodivergent baddie with a neurospicy brain that just does the absolute most—and I'm okay with that. Living with AuHD (that’s Autism and ADHD, baby) means I think in high-definition, high-speed, big-picture and tiny-detail all at once. While that can be magical, it can also be straight-up overstimulating if I don’t have systems in place.

But once I discovered automations? Whew, let me tell you. Life stopped feeling like I was juggling glittery chaos and started feeling like I was actually in flow, like I could just BE.

Neurospicy = My Brain is a Pattern-Spotting Machine

Let me share a little secret: my brain is elite at pattern recognition. It’s how I can catch a client’s vibe before they even finish their sentence. It’s how I know which posts will flop and which ones will pop. It’s also how I started realizing—Yo, I’m doing the same 7 steps every single time I do this task… why am I not automating it? So, I decided to learn for myself.

That's how it started. From client onboarding to scheduling and invoicing, I began to see the invisible choreography of my business. And guess what? My AuHD brain clocked the patterns, hard. Once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it—and that’s when I began building automations to match the rhythm of how my brain already worked.

AuHD & Executive Dysfunction? Say Less

Listen. Executive dysfunction is real. There were days when I'd open my laptop with the best intentions, only to spiral into tabs on tabs on tabs, forgetting why I had sat down in the first place. (If you know, you know, and if you don't, thank God.)

But here's the kicker: automations helped me take the pressure off my memory and executive functioning. Now, instead of trying to remember if I followed up, sent the file, or posted the content—I know it’s handled because my systems are holding me down. That’s not lazy. That’s luxury. They report to me and for me.

Automations Let Me Thrive, Not Just Survive

For years, I tried to force my creative, neuro-spicy brain into a neurotypical box—and it was exhausting. I thought I needed to be more “disciplined,” more “organized,” more “type A.” But nah. What I truly needed were systems that honored how I operate, systems that would work for me.

Automations have given me back my time, energy, and joy. I’m no longer constantly context-switching, dropping balls, or burning out. Now, I’m in my zone of genius, where I get to dream big, build bigger, and actually execute without drowning in admin.

When I started building out automations in Zapier, setting up workflows in Notion, and letting automated processes transform my onboarding experience? Baybeeee. Everything changed.

Here’s What I’ve Gained:

• More energy for creative flow

• Less guilt when I need rest

• Fewer missed steps because my systems have my back

• More consistency—even on the hard days

  
  

Let’s be real—when the lows hit, and I need to unplug for a few days, my business doesn’t have to come to a screeching halt. That’s not just luxury. That’s liberation.

My Brain is My Superpower (And Yours Can Be Too)

Now I teach other creatives, coaches, and founders how to do the same—especially my neurodivergent girlies who are out here building empires while masking fatigue and fighting overwhelm. I see you, girl.

One of my biggest strengths? I spot patterns that others miss. This superpower fuels how I design workflows, build onboarding systems, and automate websites. I can look at a brand or a process and immediately see:

• ✔️ What’s clunky

• ✔️ Where people are dropping off

• ✔️ What can be automated

• ✔️ How to make it feel like luxury

  
  

I’m not here to “fix” the way you work. I’m here to help you support it—with systems that make sense and automations that let your brilliance breathe.

Brand Identity That Tells the Truth

My neurodivergence gives me an edge here too. I feel brands. I don’t just create logos or color palettes—I help you build a sensory experience that matches the soul of your business. From mood boards to messaging, I assist you in creating a brand that looks, sounds, and feels like YOU—even if your brain sometimes feels like 17 tabs open with music blaring from one.

Automations Gave Me My Freedom Back

I don't automate because I hate working. I automate because my brain needs room to breathe. Some days I'm riding a creative high, while on others, I struggle to keep the lights on in my own head.

However, because of automations, I can:

• Deliver a luxury experience even on low-energy days

• Protect my mental health without sacrificing income

• Focus on creativity, strategy, and soul work

• Scale without burning out

  
  

That’s not a hack. That’s sustainability.

Wanna Build Systems That Match Your Mind?

Hey, if you’re tired of dropping the ball, missing opportunities because you forgot to follow up, or feeling like your to-do list is judging you and won’t let you be great—let’s build systems that work for you. Automations changed the game for me, and they can do the same for you.

I created a free guide for my fellow neurodivergent creatives: **“The Neurodivergent Creative’s Guide to Automations”**. Inside, I break down:

• What to automate first (even if you feel overwhelmed)

• The tools I use daily (without needing a tech degree)

• How to build systems that work with your brain, not against it

  
  

👉 Grab your FREE copy below and let’s turn your brilliance into a business that flows, not fights you.

A Neurodivergent’s Guide to Automations!

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💬 Let me know in the comments if this resonated—whether you’re AuHD or just tired of trying to force yourself into systems that weren’t built for you. We’re not broken. We’re just built different—and it’s beautiful.

Love you mean it,

Leslie