Read this selection of my work to get a glimpse into who I am as a creator — Hi, thanks for stopping by. I’m Eliza, and my literal existence is dedicated to words. I’m a huge language nerd, library mouse, writer, editor, journalist, poet, you name it, if it involves words, I have some form of a link to it and most certainly have done it at some…

From apps, lists, and reminders, the dreaded time-stealing phone can be a bookworm’s best friend — If you live by the motto: Too many books, too little time, I have a secret to share with you. The one thing taking over your life and number one barrier against reading can be turned into your best reading tool with only a few swipes and a bit of…

And how can we learn to trust our instincts again? — If you’re a person who menstruates, it’s highly likely you’re using a period-tracking app to stay on top of your cycle. In a 2016 report, the Independent found that over 200 million users had downloaded period-tracking apps by that point. In 2021, that number is most certainly much higher. Menstrual…

Or any other capital city — London is overrated. So is probably any other capital city in the world, unless you have a lot of money to make sure you can live comfortably. I learned about the ugliest aspects of my London dream, turned nightmare, at the worst possible time of my life. …

Why I chose to DNF a best-selling book, and what else I’m reading, in today’s column — Hello, dear readers, and happy Tuesday! I have some controversial updates in today’s column, so buckle up and be ready for my first DNF confession. I’m an advocate of not finishing books we don’t enjoy (which is what DNf’ing means, in bookish acronyms). But I hardly ever go into detail…

These are some ADHD productivity hacks I use when I’m working in a busy office to minimise distractions — In my most recent article, I explained why a regular 9–5 job could be tricky for someone with ADHD and shared some effective habits I use to stay on top of my work. But I admit most of those habits keep me productive on days when I work from home…

These are my life-saving productivity habits as an unmedicated ADHDer working a regular office job — Eight hours at a computer is a nightmare scenario for people with ADHD. Yet this is the work environment I’ve been in for about two years now. I am peak neurodivergent: I can’t sit still, I get bored or fatigued easily, have no sense of time, I get distracted every…

Finished books, a May TBR, and a new release in today’s column — Hello, dear readers, and happy May! How can summer be just around the corner? I’m still holding on tight to spring: the mild chill in the air, the trees in bloom, the soft, lingering smell of linden flowers, the tentative iced coffees and light sweaters. Today I’ve got a classic…

Why I love my ADHD and wouldn’t change it for the world — Hi, thanks for stopping by. I’m Eliza and I have ADHD. This isn’t something I’ve always known. If you’d asked me two years ago, I’d probably describe myself differently. Hi, I’m Eliza, and here’s what you can expect from me: I’ll never forget your birthday and I’ll always get excited…