Are You a Systems Hacker? Do you love designing the perfect money management system—but then never stick with it? Maybe you’ve built an elaborate spreadsheet with conditional formatting, pivot tables, and goal trackers… only to abandon it two days later. Or perhaps you’ve tried budgeting apps, calendars,
Stability in the Storm: Navigating Financial Uncertainty During Unemployment Read the full series → Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 (coming soon) Losing a job can feel like you’ve been dropped into a storm without a map. The financial stress alone is enough to trigger shutdown. For neurodivergent
Part 3 of 3 For decades, popular financial experts have insisted that financial success comes primarily from discipline, willpower, and cutting unnecessary expenses. But research in neurodiversity and financial behavior tells a different story. Studies in behavioral economics have consistently shown that when financial systems align with individual cognitive differences,
Divergent Money Type Quiz Discover your unique financial thinking style based on the Divergent Money Matrix. Answer 10 simple questions to find out how you naturally process money decisions. ← Previous Next → See My Results Your Divergent Money Type Understanding your natural money cognition style can help you design financial systems
Part 2 of 3: Why One-Size-Fits-All Advice Fails Us? Imagine this: Your best friend meticulously tracks every dollar in a color-coded spreadsheet, while you avoid financial numbers entirely, hoping everything works out somehow- fingers crossed! Or your colleague launches a creative side hustle every month, while your sibling swears by
Part 1 of 3 At Divergent Money, we're always moving towards solutions, towards understanding. And so, we present to you... the Divergent Money Matrix, a map to help chart a path to greater self knowledge. Let's take a look. The Divergent Money Matrix (DMM) applies engineering
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Structure, Strengths & Success Strategies: Read Part 1 | Read Part 2 Neurodivergent individuals bring exceptional skills to the workplace—hyperfocus, pattern recognition, creativity—yet traditional job searches can feel overwhelming due to executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, or rejection sensitivity. This guide transforms the process into a
Is Your Workplace Truly Neurodivergent-Friendly? Take the Quiz and Find Out Neurodivergent employees—those with ADHD, autism (ASD), dyslexia, and other cognitive differences—bring immense value to workplaces through creativity, problem-solving, and innovative thinking. Yet, too often, traditional work environments fail to accommodate their unique needs, leading to stress, burnout,
📋DM>TL;DR: (too long; didn't read) Neurodivergent teens face unique financial challenges, from impulse spending to rigid money habits. This guide breaks down ADHD, autism, and dyslexia-friendly money strategies, helping parents tailor financial lessons to their teen’s specific needs. You’ll learn how to build
Read Part 1 From Surviving to Thriving: Leveraging Your Neurodivergent Strengths in the Job Market Your neurodivergence isn’t a limitation—it’s a strength. Whether it’s ADHD’s creative problem-solving, ASD’s deep analytical skills, or the emotional resilience developed through mental health challenges, these traits can make
Improving your credit score can feel like navigating a maze, especially if you're neurodivergent or supporting someone who is. The conventional advice often assumes a one-size-fits-all approach, which can be overwhelming or impractical. Let’s break it down into clear, manageable steps tailored to diverse thinking styles, ensuring
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Exploring the Connection Between ADHD and Entrepreneurship 📋DM>TL;DR (too long; didn't read): The article explores how ADHD traits—such as hyperfocus, creative divergence, risk-taking, and resilience—can serve as superpowers for entrepreneurs. It explains that while these characteristics drive innovation and dynamic leadership, they also
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📋DM>TL;DR This post explores savings strategies tailored for individuals with ADHD, highlighting the importance of saving and the consequences of not doing so. It offers practical tips, app recommendations, and insights to help overcome ADHD-related challenges in managing finances. The friendly advice aims to make saving more
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Ed Thompson's A Hidden Force is a must-read for organizations looking to unlock the power of neurodiversity. It offers a well-rounded exploration of the challenges and opportunities presented by neurodivergent inclusion in the workplace.
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Part 1: Understanding the Challenges of Job Loss for the Neurodivergent Full stop. Losing a job can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. It’s disorienting, frustrating, and often demoralizing. For neurodivergent individuals—whether you’re living with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, bipolar
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Body doubling is a productivity technique where an individual works alongside another person to stay focused and accountable.
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Unlocking Hidden Strengths If you’ve ever felt like ADHD is more of a hurdle than a help, you’re in the majority. Heck, that feels like default mode. But what if I told you there’s a new study shaking things up, suggesting that those of us with ADHD
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Let us begin with an uncomfortable truth, "money" is a collective hallucination fundamental to all large scale societies and our capitalist framework dictates how we spend, save, and worry about it.
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📋TL;DR: A money mindset is the set of beliefs and habits that shape how you handle finances. For ADHD adults, traits like impulsivity, time-blindness, and executive functioning challenges can make money management tougher—though creativity and hyperfocus can be major assets. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often brings a need
📋DM>TL;DR This post explores the critical importance of emergency funds for individuals with ADHD, highlighting the consequences of not having one and providing practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to build and maintain a financial safety net. It covers how to get started, recommends suitable account types, suggests savings targets,
A Guide for Parents Supporting Children with ADHD Raising a child with ADHD comes with its unique set of challenges. Naturally we are concerned with an area that often gets overlooked, teaching them how to manage money. Financial literacy is an essential life skill, but for children with ADHD, impulsivity,
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Practical Budgeting Strategies to Reduce Overwhelm Money management is often portrayed as a straightforward process—earn, spend wisely, and save for the future. But for many Autistic adults, navigating the financial landscape can feel like walking through a crowded marketplace filled with flashing lights, loud noises, and confusing signs. Personally,
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📋DM>TL;DR Retirement might feel like a distant concept, but starting to save now can be easier (and more rewarding) than you think! This guide explains why early savings matter, steps for getting started, the best types of retirement accounts, a target savings amount, and ADHD-friendly tools to