Episode 73: Andrew Arboe

Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks

Welcome to episode #73 We’re thrilled to be joined by Andrew Arboe today.

Andrew Arboe is a self-advocate with a professional work background consisting of public school, private school, nonprofits, and online programs. Andrew is also a public speaker known for talking throughout New England about autism and his personal experiences.

Welcome to the show Andrew!

Questions

1. JN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity?
   1. When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical?
      1. 5-6 y.o.
      2. Temple Grandin on the scene
      3. Into video games/pokemon
      4. Upper elementary school started getting challenging
   2. What challenges did you face?
      1. Processing emotions when the environment is chaotic (raised voices)
      2. Unsure what to do after school - didn’t want to do tech/IT
   3. What strengths are you leaning into now?
      1. Explorer personality - play archetype
2. JC: What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. 1 to 1 work in special education:
      1. Public school
      2. Private school
      3. Helping with social skills
      4. E.g. helping with cooking - organising recipes etc.
      5. Letting go of expectations about NT work/driving abilities
   2. Writing/Public speaking/advocacy in different states - personal experience
   3. “Red mage”
   4. Studying psychology
3. JN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Niche games
   2. Exploring different cities/coffee shops
   3. Classic movies: The Red Shoes, It happened one night
   4. Anime movies on big screen
   5. Puppy (9 month old German shepherd)
4. JC: Productivity tips
   1. What do you do to optimise productivity during your working hours?
      1. Coffee
      2. Breaks
         1. Meditation app - breaks
         2. Driving
      3. Get ahead of work (e.g. reading history of psychology)
      4. Study music - anime movie music (peak fire)
   2. What is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?
      1. Be careful about substance usage (even caffeine)
      2. Policing people about incorrect language usage
5. BREAK
6. JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Get up at 6 - take dog out
   2. Eat bagel
   3. Have coffee at work
7. JC: How is your sleep? How do you switch off at night?
   1. Video games to wind down
   2. Read book (Stuart Brown - Play book)
   3. Midnight sleep
8. JN: Where can people connect with you or find your work?
   1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-arboe/
   2. Website: https://andrewarboe.weebly.com/
   3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewarboespeaker5/
9. JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
   1. Don’t police people unnecessarily - be kind
   2. Start with small steps
   3. Think of like leveling up like Goku
   4. Don’t give up

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