Plan Another Day is Here to Stay
It’s hard to believe, but I’ve had my own tiny corner of the internet for over a decade. I’ve made a few changes over time (new platform, new branding, new focus) but at the core has always been me. My interests have fueled my online presence, and as those interests changed, so did my direction, eventually forming into Plan Another Day.
This site, along with @plananotherday across social media, is where I’ve felt the most at home, even as I’ve struggled with content over the last couple years. I’ve had no lack of ideas. I have notebooks full of ideas, but I’ve wrestled with the authenticity and value of what I have to share.
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
I really like to write. Through writing I find community and connection. Comparison, however, has dampened my confidence. It can be incredibly demotivating to see others producing similar work at higher quality, greater quantity, and better reception. For a while I’ve struggled to put my perspective out there because I didn’t know why my voice would matter. Especially when so many strong voices have already found an audience.
It’s taken a lot of self-reflection (and an autism diagnosis, honestly) to remind me that no one else is me. No one experiences the world exactly the same way I do. But there are people who share my struggles. If I can help one person with my words the way so many have helped me, I think the work is worth it.
Same Focus, New Approach
Plan Another Day was always meant to focus on getting through everyday life with a little less effort. For a long time, bullet journaling has been a key tool in making that happen for me. Because of my success in the bullet journaling community, bullet journaling took over as the core subject of this site. The specific focus made me question the value of my ideas and I was lost on how to expand into other topics.
But 2020 brought a lot of changes. Bullet journaling took a back seat for me, because I didn’t have much to keep track of. My need for having a plan, however, didn’t go away. And with my diagnosis, I learned why planning ahead is so vital for me.
So moving forward, it is important to focus on how everything in life is affected by the quality of my plans. Yes, my content will take on the perspective of an autistic, because I am autistic. But I truly believe my experiences can provide some new ideas for everyone.
Authenticity is No. 1
Authenticity isn’t optional for me. It’s one of my core values. Whenever I stray from what feels authentic to me, I feel like I’m lying (hello autistic trait), and it makes it harder for me to produce content. The reality is, I’m autistic. But I’m so many things beyond my diagnosis too.
Because I cannot separate myself into different components, traits, or interests, I’ve decided not to do that with Plan Another Day either. As I dive into special interests, I plan to share how I navigate those here. When I struggle with executive functioning, I’ll share my journey whether positive or not. Navigating life as me (a parent, a partner, an autistic, a person) is my reality.
Going Forward
Plan Another Day | An Autistic’s Guide to Managing Everyday Life
Autism is going to be woven into the fabric of Plan Another Day because it affects every aspect of my life. But it won’t be the primary focus. Managing everyday life is what every post going forward will fall back to. Life is full of so much wonder, and I can’t wait to explore how to mindfully navigate the present and the future with you.
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