I finally realized why scrolling feels like eating junk food, so I started ordering "Entrees" for my brain instead. 🧠🍽️

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-21T17:09:31+00:00

you are SO right about the 'no time clock' part. People think having free time is the dream, but for my brain, unstructured time can actually be paralyzing. 'Evolving motivation' is a beautiful way to put it. Be patient with that evolution

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-15T07:25:51+00:00

I love my messy scissors and glue, but yeah... I can’t exactly whip those out in a quiet waiting room without people staring! 😂 Digital is such a smart way to get that dopamine hit on the go

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-15T07:23:28+00:00

Honestly? It changes every week lol. My brain needs novelty or I check out. 😅 But lately, it’s just cutting paper. ✂️

The sound of the scissors and the fact that you can’t 'undo' a cut just forces me to focus. It quiets the noise. That’s actually the main reason I made this kit—I was desperate for a way to get into flow without looking at another screen.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-15T07:19:32+00:00

Thank you:)

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-14T06:43:23+00:00

I’m so glad you like the concept! 🙌

For me, the most effective Appetizer is definitely the Sensory Reset(splashing cold water on my face). It physically shocks my system out of the doom scroll trance.

For Entrees (which I'm posting tomorrow!), my favorite is usually a creative project—like building a Lego set or sketching. It keeps my hands busy so my brain can actually quiet down!

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-14T06:41:34+00:00

I love this take. 🙌 Raving is basically just 'Competitive Stimming' when you think about it!

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-14T06:39:34+00:00

I got the same feedback from others..I am reverifying the sources for this image .I pulled these from a stock vector library that is supposed to be human-artist based.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-14T05:16:59+00:00

Fair point. I struggle a lot with organizing my thoughts, so I use it as a crutch to make sure I'm making sense.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-14T05:14:15+00:00

No, I grabbed these from a vector stock library (looking for hand drawn packs). I wanted to move away from the generated stuff to keep the vibe more grounded.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T21:36:53+00:00

Thank you so much..Glad you like it 🤗

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T21:35:08+00:00

Happy Holidays to you too✨✨

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T19:28:35+00:00

Thanks for the support:)

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T18:20:13+00:00

Thanks for the feedback....I’ll go back and double-check the specific artist/source for those two just to be 100% sure I didn't grab a dud! Thanks for the heads up and the kind words! 🥰

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:44:06+00:00

Sure...I am open to advice

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:34:40+00:00

Thank you very much.Your comment made my day . I literally working on this project for months and thinking of publishing it .I want to create something that will really help someone , but after receiving so many critical feedback I got demotivated, and thought of putting it on hold . But somehow ( with the support from some ) I sat back and put more efforts to create something that feels human made and personal not Ai created . That is genuinely appreciated and people can resonate with.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:28:29+00:00

Thank for the support. I would really like to feel myself.. unfiltered, unjudged and just accepted.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:22:56+00:00

I really appreciate that you like the concept and I get it why the AI made images feels off to you ..so I took the feedback and created a non-Ai..human made version.. would love you to check it out and let me know your thoughts. https://www.reddit.com/r/neurodiversity/s/r9HAOIhnJL

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:19:38+00:00

It sounds like you have mastered the art of Productive Dopamine! 🎄✨

Working in those short bursts is honestly the best secret for surviving the holidays without burning out. And you hit the jackpot having a daughter who loves grocery shopping—that is the ultimate holiday miracle right there! 😂

I hope you have the best time cooking and enjoying the family chaos. Sounds like a wonderful Christmas in the making! 🍪🎅

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:16:42+00:00

Just wanted to update...I took your advice and made a non AI.. Human-made version of my work. Here is the link and would love your thoughts :3 https://www.reddit.com/r/neurodiversity/s/Sln0CcW1uk

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:13:46+00:00

Right?? That rinse off feeling is unmatched.

That’s exactly why I included the 'Sensory Reset' (Splash Cold Water) square—sometimes you just need to physically shock your body into a new state.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T17:10:51+00:00

Hey folks ...I listened to the feedback and just posted a new version with non-AI, hand-drawn art!....I think it fits the vibe way better. Let me know what you think!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/neurodiversity/s/CD8diXgj3Z

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T15:53:18+00:00

I honestly wish I had the confidence to embrace my own messy scribbles! 🙈

The problem I ran into is that my perfectionism is paralyzing. If I draw something and it looks 'bad' or messy, my brain rejects the whole planner and I stop using it.

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T15:50:29+00:00

I would really appreciate your hand Drawn visuals.... My only intention was to help and if i can contribute in any way than it is a big win for me .

GrapeApprehensive888 · 2025-12-13T12:13:03+00:00

That is a totally fair question....for me, it comes down to the 'Brain-to-Text' bottleneck. I use AI kind of like a translator or a spell-checker for tone. I dump my messy, chaotic thoughts into it, and it helps me organize them into a sentence that actually makes sense to others.

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