Over the last eight years I stepped away from systems that were not compatible with my nervous system and dedicated myself to sobriety, healing and understanding my neurodivergence.

Now I am entering the next stage of the journey.

The goal of this 30-day challenge is to:

• relocate into an environment that supports my nervous system
• recalibrate my routines and daily structure
• rebuild stability so I can step fully into my purpose-aligned work

Each day I will document what I am learning about rebuilding life as a neurodivergent person.

Why I’m Doing This

Many neurodivergent people reach a point of burnout where the systems they were raised in no longer work for their nervous system.

Healing often requires stepping away from those systems long enough to reset patterns, rediscover personal identity & needs and align with our purpose.

The challenge I am documenting is the next phase of that process:

Returning to society with agency, structure, and nervous system awareness.

Goals Over 30 Days

During this challenge I am working toward three main outcomes.

1. Relocation

Find and move into an environment that supports nervous system stability.

This includes:

• low sensory overload
• predictable routines
• access to movement and regulation practices

2. Recalibration

Develop daily routines that support a neurodivergent nervous system.

Areas of focus include:

• sleep
• nutrition
• caffeine and stimulant awareness
• movement and strength training
• nervous system regulation

3. Rebuilding Structure

Create the daily systems required to rebuild work and creative output.

This includes:

• consistent content creation
• documentation of the journey
• building the foundations of my business

What I Am Tracking Each Day

To support this process I am tracking the following lifestyle variables.

Sleep
• hours of sleep
• sleep quality

Mood and Energy
• mood level
• energy level
• social energy

Nutrition
• processed sugar consumption
• clean eating
• water intake (3 liters)

Movement
• strength training
• general movement

Body Regulation
• sauna
• sauna circuit
• bath

Digital Habits
• scrolling before bed
• no screens after 6 PM

Creative Work
• daily video recorded
• insights from the day
• client research
• client outreach

How I Will Document the Journey

This project is documented across several platforms.

YouTube

Daily short-form videos documenting insights from the journey.

Typical video length: 90 seconds to 3 minutes.

Each video follows a simple structure:

Day number → what happened → what I learned.

Instagram Stories

Quick updates and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the day.

This is the easiest way for me to capture life in real time.

Spotify

Voice note recordings where I process insights and experiences in depth.

These recordings are especially helpful for neurodivergent people who enjoy long-form reflection.

The Blog (Source of Truth)

Every day I document the full record of the project here, including:

• the daily video
• photos
• voice notes
• written reflections
• Kindle Scribe notes

This blog acts as the permanent archive of the project.

My Daily Routine

To stay consistent, I follow a simple structure.

Morning

Fill out lifestyle tracker:

• sleep
• mood
• energy
• daily intentions

Midday

Record the daily video when a clear insight emerges.
The video focuses on one realization from the day.

Evening

Update the tracker and record/upload any reflections from the day.

Content Themes for the Series

Topics during the challenge may include:

• nervous system regulation
• neurodivergent burnout
• rebuilding life after trauma
• choosing supportive environments
• designing routines that support capacity
• reclaiming personal agency

The Commitment

For 30 days I will:

• record and publish one video per day
• document the journey honestly
• prioritize nervous system stability
• build the foundations for the next stage of life

This is not about perfection. It is about showing what rebuilding looks like in real time.

The Larger Vision

This challenge is the first phase of my ongoing Making JGB project.

Making JGB is a living documentation of how a neurodivergent person rebuilds life, work, and leadership after trauma and burnout.

The goal is to demonstrate how it is possible to:

• reclaim agency
• design life around your nervous system
• make a purpose-aligned living

This challenge will be the first in a series of 30-day challenges.

The ultimate goal at the time of writing is to get my finances out of the red zone and save enough money to move to Australia.

My dream is to use my dual-citizenship, have two home bases / communities and chase summer by splitting my time between Australia and Canada.