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!QuestionsCan 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 minuteFound coping strategies/productivityLabel of anxiety was helpful so went to a psychiatristWhat "work" projects are you concentrating on?PixieBrix: dev rel - browser automation toolWrote a book on TrelloHow about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Fostering kittens + looking after pupExerciseGaming: board games + video gamesTravelWhat does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?Tidy house + litter boxGo for a walk with the dogReward with coffeeWarm 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 monitorNovelty: work from coffee shopsRewards: Starbucks at lunchOrganizing tasks in TrelloTimers for 30-40 minutes to work on (Focus Bear)Plan the night before: AkiFlow - scheduling tasks (similar to Morgen)COMMERCIAL BREAKWhat 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 phoneSmart heaterTurn lights onHow do you switch off at night?Read/watch TV/play gamesLeave the laptop in the officeNo laptop in the bedroomWhat resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?PixieBrixSupercharging productivity with TrelloAkiFlowComposeRoseBud AI Journal - “What was the highlight of your day?” - then helps you go deeperWhere can people connect with you or find your work?Britt_joinerSubstack: trello.substack.comDo you have any final words or asks for our audience?Follow your energy levelsJoey’s creativity coursehttps://thepluckyjester.com/habitling-habit-building-course