Episode 31: Brittany Joiner

Welcome to episode #31, I’m excited to be joined by Brittany Joiner today!Brittany is a self-proclaimed Trello nerd with a passion for software development, lifestyle optimization, and all things productivity. As a Developer Relations (DevRel) professional at PixieBrix, Brittany brings her technical expertise, love for fostering connections, and growth-hacking skills to the table. She's a (somewhat) digital nomad, Youtuber, and indie hacker. Welcome to the show Britt!

Questions Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now? Brain always moved a million miles per minute Found coping strategies/productivity Label of anxiety was helpful so went to a psychiatrist What "work" projects are you concentrating on? PixieBrix: dev rel - browser automation tool Wrote a book on Trello How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time? Fostering kittens + looking after pup Exercise Gaming: board games + video games Travel What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? Tidy house + litter box Go for a walk with the dog Reward with coffee Warm up into the day by checking tech news/slack (30-40 mins) What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours? Equipment: 55-inch monitor Novelty: work from coffee shops Rewards: Starbucks at lunch Organizing tasks in Trello Timers for 30-40 minutes to work on (Focus Bear) Plan the night before: AkiFlow - scheduling tasks (similar to Morgen) COMMERCIAL BREAK What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?Staying in bed too long scrolling on the phone Smart heater Turn lights on How do you switch off at night? Read/watch TV/play games Leave the laptop in the office No laptop in the bedroom What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation? PixieBrix Supercharging productivity with Trello AkiFlow Compose RoseBud AI Journal - “What was the highlight of your day?” - then helps you go deeper Where can people connect with you or find your work? Britt_joiner Substack: trello.substack.com Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?Follow your energy levels
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