Hey all!

We’re LIVE. Like actually, for real, no-more-waiting live.

CORXLY is officially in the world. The AI is working. The system is up. The magic is happening.

If you're joining us for our launch event this afternoon, come say hi. Kick the tires. Try the tool. See what it's like to have a productivity system that actually gets you. Not one that shames you into “hustling harder.” + have some great ice cream from Alekmy and have your headshot done by Shoot!

🎤 The voice-to-task feature? Coming in hot—should be here in the next couple of weeks.
✅ But the core AI? Already live and mapping your tasks into the tool.

This is just the beginning.
Yes, you may find a glitch or two—because we built this thing from scratch. But that’s also why your feedback means everything.
We’re not just launching a product. We’re co-creating a movement. One that’s built with you, not just for you.

So go ahead—log in, play around, break it (gently), and let us know how it goes.
We’re here, we’re listening, and we’re ridiculously excited.

Let’s make this thing incredible.

With love and launch day jitters,
Ariana + Team CORXLY

Hey all!

There’s this idea society feeds us: that every moment should come with one clear feeling.

• You had a baby? You should be glowing.

• You got the job? You should be grateful.

• Your parent passed away after months—years—of caretaking? You should be devastated.

But what if it’s not that simple?

What if you’re relieved and heartbroken?

Exhausted and proud?

Hopeful and terrified?

Lately, I’ve been deep in the and. I’m beyond proud of the work we’re doing at CORXLY.

And I’m tired in my bones. I’m so grateful for the community that’s grown around this project.

And I’ve had to make sacrifices that left me stretched and raw. I’m hopeful. And I’m scared.

It’s messy. It’s layered. It’s… very Inside Out 2 coded.

(Shoutout to Pixar for those emotional memory marbles. Apparently, the kids aren’t the only ones learning that every orb can hold joy and anxiety and “wtf is happening.”)

But you know what?

It’s in the and where the real work happens.

It’s in the complexity where we find empathy—for ourselves, and for others.

It’s what led me to build CORXLY in the first place.

Because the world doesn’t need more rigid systems that pretend we’re machines.

It needs tools that understand we’re human.

So here’s where we are:

We’re still building. Still listening. Still adjusting.

Our launch is close—but not quite here.

Give us just a couple more weeks, and (fingers crossed) our next email will include a call for beta testers to try the CORXLY app itself.

In the meantime—if you’re in NYC, come celebrate the and with us.

🍦June 2 — CORXLY Ice Cream Social @ NY Tech Week

We’re throwing a soft (serve) launch to mark this moment.

No panels. No pitches. Just vibes, sprinkles, and people who get it.

And if you want to keep learning alongside us, our next set of LinkedIn Lives are below 👇

🎥 Upcoming LinkedIn Lives

🧠 Mission-Driven Leadership: Thriving Without Burnout

with Laurie McGinley

🗓️ Date: May 6

💬 Topics:

• Why mission-driven leaders are prone to burnout

• How to build resilience in yourself and your team

• What it means to lead without losing yourself

🤖 Automating Workflows for Efficiency and Balance

with Enoma Osakue

🗓️ Date: May 27

💬 Topics:

• No-code tools for small teams

• Automation as a tool for energy preservation

• Building systems that actually lighten the load

Thanks for being here, truly.

We know it’s not easy to keep going when your brain is juggling twelve tabs, your heart is full and fragile, and the world keeps moving too fast.

But we’re building CORXLY for you.

For the moments when soft systems matter more than hard rules.

Talk soon—

Ariana

Founder, CORXLY

Soft Systems for Hard Days

Hey friend,

I’m going to try to send less email. 💁🏽‍♀️

That means when I do show up in your inbox, the updates might be longer, but I promise—they’ll be packed with good stuff, clarity, and maybe a meme or two (eventually). I’m aiming for 1–2 emails per month, max.

There’s a lot happening this month, and I didn’t want you to miss a thing. From empowering convos to product updates you’ve helped shape - so, let’s dive in:

📊 Quick favor — help shape what’s next!
Huge thanks to everyone who responded to the community poll last week! If you missed it, here’s one last chance:

I’ll be implementing the top choice(s) in the next email, so don’t sleep on it!

🗓 🎧 CORXLY’s LinkedIn Live Series 

Join me for 30-minute conversations with brilliant folks as we talk productivity, burnout, and what it really means to build systems that work for neurodivergent brains.

April 1 – Authentic Personal Branding & Sustainable Productivity
with Diane Marie Pisera , DMB Consulting
✨ Not all productivity is created equal.
Let’s talk building a career that aligns with your strengths (not society’s expectations), showing up authentically online, and growing a brand without falling into hustle culture.

April 8 – Neurodivergence, Hormones, and Energy Management
with Ammara Wood, Coach & Consultant, Blissfully MD
⚡ ADHD, burnout, and hormonal shifts—oh my.
We’re talking energy-based productivity, how hormones affect our brains (especially for women), and the real strategies that help.

April 15 – Avoiding Burnout While Leading with Purpose
with Krista Robinson
🔥 Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a workplace flaw.
This one’s for the founders and leaders. Come through for a convo on building success that feels as good as it looks—and keeping your sanity while doing it.

🚀 The CORXLY Extension Is LIVE!

If you're someone who uses 50 open tabs as your unofficial task manager (🙋🏽‍♀️), this is for you.

The CORXLY Extension helps you turn open tabs into organized tasks. That’s right—you can finally:

✅ Get your to-dos out of browser limbo
✅ Ditch the “what if my laptop crashes” anxiety
✅ Categorize URLs by task/project inside the extension

🔗 Try it out now and tell us everything

Seriously, we want all the tea ☕—big, small, petty, glowing. We’re still building and your feedback really shapes what comes next.

🧠 Inside the CORXLY App: What’s New

Here’s what’s cooking in the prototype—and what beta testers will get to try first:

• 🥔 Potato Mode: Reschedule all overdue tasks with one click when you’re overwhelmed.

• ⚙️ Energy-Aware Task Planning: The app gets to know what drains or fuels you, and adjusts your schedule.

• 🧩 Neurodivergent Preferences:
  Turn on features like:
  • Gentle language
  • Clear instructions
  • Time-blindness support
  • RSD-safe communication
  • Smaller task breakdowns

Here’s a sneak peek at what it looks like

🗓️ Save the Date: NY Tech Week Ice Cream Social

We’re officially launching the full CORXLY project management platform in June. 🎉

To celebrate, we’re hosting an Ice Cream Social during New York Tech Week. If you’re in the Tri-State area, come hang with us IRL. More details coming soon.

🧪 Beta Testers – You’re Up Next

If you were in the beta group last fall, expect an email at the end of April or early May—we’re ready to test the new prototype and would love your input.

That’s it for now. Thank you for being here. Every bit of feedback, every share, and every kind message helps shape this platform into something truly different. So here is your official call to send me your project management “wish list”. If there was ever anything you ever wished your productivity tool could do, let me know!

You could be the inspo to the newest CORXLY feature 😊

Here’s to a softer, smarter way to work 💛

– Ariana
Founder & CEO, CORXLY
ariana@corxly.com

Hey hey,

Okay so—huge news

The CORXLY Chrome Extension is officially live on the Chrome Store and I’m honestly freaking out a little bit (in the best way).

🔗 Grab it here

Here’s what it does (and why I built it):
If you're someone who has a million tabs open at any given moment because your brain just... works like that, this is for you.

Instead of leaving them open forever, you can assign a task or reason to each tab.
The extension keeps track of everything for you — so you can actually close them (without the panic) and come back when you’re ready.
It’s like: note it → close it → keep it moving.
Less chaos, more flow. ✨

Please download it, try it out, and tell me what you think — any and all feedback is welcome.
We’re giving early access to y’all first: our newsletter crew and Slack fam.

And because we love a good convo around here…

🔁 In case you missed it:

💬 Chat with Kelly Snodgrass
We talked about redefining productivity for neurodivergent professionals and honestly? It was so validating.
If you’ve ever felt like the way you work doesn’t “fit the mold,” this one’s for you.

🎥 Watch it here

Some gems we covered:

• Why energy management > time management

• What leaders get wrong when managing neurodiverse teams

• How empathy and tech can create truly inclusive workspaces

📢 Up next: Diane Marie Pisera
We're talking authentic personal branding and sustainable productivity. AKA: how to build a career that actually feels good and aligned — without burning out.

🎥 Join the live chat

We’ll dig into:

• Building a brand that doesn’t feel fake or forced

• Balancing visibility with rest (because you are not a content machine)

• Choosing intention over hustle

Also real talk — I don’t want to just send emails into the void.
I want this to be a space where we actually connect and support each other.

So tell me: what do YOU need?
Live Q&As? Co-working sessions? More resources? Fewer emails?

👇 — seriously, it’s quick.

Thanks for being here. And for being you.

xo,
Ariana

P.S. Elena says hi and wants to know if you downloaded the extension yet 😄

Hey all!

First—A Quick Update on Last Week!

If you were planning to join me and Kelly Snodgrass last week—thank you for your patience! Kelly and I both had some family and health things come up, so we had to reschedule our conversation to next week. (Fitting, considering we’ll be talking about productivity struggles, energy management, and why rigid consistency is a myth.)

That convo feels especially relevant after barely surviving daylight savings with toddlers—because if there’s anything that proves how much we need flexibility in our work, it’s the entire family trying to function on stolen sleep. 😅

But for now—let’s talk about why hustle culture is breaking us.

🔥 The Anti-Hustle Revolution (Live Tomorrow!)

For decades, we’ve been taught that success = working harder.
That the people who “want it more” will push through the exhaustion.
That if we just had more discipline, we wouldn’t feel so burned out.

🚨 But what if everything we’ve been told about work is wrong?

Tomorrow, I’m sitting down with Alison Campbell, burnout prevention strategist, to talk about:

✅ What anti-hustle actually looks like in real workplaces
✅ How to be high-achieving without burning out
✅ Why grinding harder isn’t the answer—and what is

If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations, or just exhausted by the way work is set up, this conversation is for you.

📅 Tuesday, March 18 | 🖥 LinkedIn Live
Join us here

Sneak Peek: The CORXLY Chrome Extension Drops Next Week!

I’ve been teasing this for a while, but it’s finally happening—next week, the CORXLY Chrome Extension goes live for download!

What it does:
🎯 Keeps you focused & reduces mental clutter
📌 Helps you track why you opened certain tabs (so they don’t get lost in the abyss)
⚡ Saves time by minimizing distractions & task-switching

Below is a first-look video - please be kind - I legit recorded it while trying to get some work done, so it is not fancy - but helps you get the drift!

Final Thoughts

Success isn’t about how much you grind.
It’s about building a system that works with your brain, not against it.

I’ll see you at tomorrow’s Anti-Hustle conversation. Who’s in? Drop a 🔥 if you’re joining!

🔗 Register Here for the LinkedIn Live with Alison.

See you Tuesday!
—Ariana 🚀

Hey all!

💡 Rethinking Productivity—Because It Was Never Built for Us

This past weekend, we celebrated International Women’s Day—honoring the strength, resilience, and impact of women across the world.

But while we celebrate, we also need to talk about the systems that weren’t built for us.

For decades, women have been overlooked, dismissed, or misdiagnosed—especially when it comes to neurodiversity.
📌 Women are the largest group of undiagnosed neurodivergent people.
📌 For years, we were told our struggles were “just in our heads.”
📌 Our experiences were measured against male baselines—in science, medicine, psychology, and even workplace expectations.

So what does that mean for productivity?
It means we’ve been trying to force ourselves into systems that weren’t designed for us.
It means we’ve been shaming ourselves for struggling with expectations that never accounted for our reality.

And it means it’s time to change the conversation.

This Tuesday on LinkedIn Live, I’m sitting down with Kelly Snodgrass, co-founder of Kairos Studio, to talk about rethinking productivity—not just for neurodivergent people, but for everyone who has been measured against impossible standards.

🔍 What We’ll Cover:

✅ Why productivity advice fails women & neurodivergent people
✅ How energy management is the real key (not rigid consistency)
✅ How to build a system that works for you—not against you

📅 Tuesday, March 11 | 🖥 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Register here: [Insert link]

🚀 Up Next: The Anti-Hustle Revolution with Alison Campbell

If hustle culture has ever made you feel like you’re never doing enough—next week’s conversation is for you.

I’ll be sitting down with Alison Campbell, burnout prevention strategist, to talk about how we break free from the toxic “always on” mindset and build a sustainable way to succeed.

🔥 What “anti-hustle” actually looks like in real workplaces
⚡ How to be high-achieving without burning out
💡 Why grinding harder isn’t the answer—and what is

We’re not meant to be in survival mode 24/7. It’s time to change the way we work.

📅 Tuesday, March 18 | 🖥 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Register here: [Insert link]

💡 Sneak Peek: The CORXLY Chrome Extension is Coming!

Next week, I’ll be giving an exclusive first look at the CORXLY Chrome Extension—a tool designed to help you stay on track without the overwhelm.

🚀 Tired of opening tabs and forgetting why? CORXLY is about to change that.
🎯 Stay focused, track your thought process, and cut down on distraction.
⏳ Less time switching between tasks—more time actually getting work done.

I can’t wait to show you what we’ve built. Stay tuned.
—Ariana 🚀

Hey all!

We Need to Talk About Productivity, Burnout & Money

Somewhere along the way, we learned that working more = being worth more.
We hustle harder. We tie our identities to output.
And the moment we slow down? Guilt creeps in.

💡 But what if that entire mindset is setting us up for failure?

For many of us, our ability to set work boundaries isn’t just about discipline—it’s about financial security.
When your paycheck depends on your hustle, stepping back feels like a luxury you can’t afford.
When your work is your identity, "working less" feels like losing a piece of yourself.

That’s why I’m sitting down with Katie Dunn, investor & startup advisor, to unpack:
🚀 Why we equate work with worth—and how to unlearn it
💸 How financial security changes our ability to set work boundaries
🤖 Whether AI tools actually prevent burnout—or just shift the workload

Katie spent 25+ years financing over $10 billion in commercial real estate before diving headfirst into the startup world.

Now, she’s investing in underrepresented founders in tech & CPG, teaching them to raise capital and scale sustainably.

She’s seen firsthand how money, mindset, and burnout are all connected—and how founders & leaders can break free from the productivity trap.

🔥 Productivity, Burnout, and the Work-Worth Trap – Live with Katie Dunn

📅 Tuesday, March 4, 2025
🖥 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Click here to register and join us live.

👀 Sneak Peek: Next Week’s LinkedIn Live

Are we measuring productivity all wrong?

We’ve been told that success = getting more done. But what if that mindset is exactly what’s burning us out?

Next week, I’m sitting down with Kelly Snodgrass—strategist, innovator, and co-founder of Kairos Studio—to talk about:

🚀 Why traditional productivity advice is failing us
🧠 How to measure success beyond “doing more”
⚡ What productivity actually looks like for real people

If you’ve ever felt like work should feel better than this, you’re not alone.Mark your calendars:
📅 March 11, 2025
🖥 LinkedIn Live – Redefining Productivity for the Neurodiverse Workforce

📰 A Productivity Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed

One of the biggest time drains for me? Trying to stay informed without getting sucked into a doom-scroll spiral.

That’s why I started using 1440—a free, unbiased news platform that delivers the day’s top stories in five minutes or less. No political spin. No fluff. Just the facts.

It’s like the productivity hack for staying informed. And best of all? It’s free.

Fact-based news without bias awaits. Make 1440 your choice today.

Overwhelmed by biased news? Cut through the clutter and get straight facts with your daily 1440 digest. From politics to sports, join millions who start their day informed.

Sign up now!

Final Thoughts

We have to talk about productivity differently—especially for neurodivergent people. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or like you’re "not doing enough," I hope you’ll join me on Tuesday.

🔗 Register Here for the LinkedIn Live with Katie Dunn.

💡 If you’ve ever struggled to stop overworking—even when you know you need to—this conversation is for you.

See you Tuesday!
—Ariana 🚀

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I’ve tried every productivity tool under the sun.

Some have been game-changers. Others? Let’s just say they didn’t last long.

So today, I want to share what I’ve been using, what’s working, what’s not, and how I’m keeping my ADHD brain (somewhat) organized.

Let’s get into it. 👇🏽

🚀 The Game-Changer: WhisperFlow 🎤📝

I talk more than I type (because ADHD), so having something that transcribes my thoughts into text? Game-changer.

✔ Lets me talk into any tool & transcribes it.
✔  It helps clean up my thoughts so I’m not staring at a chaotic word dump.
✔ It makes it 10x easier to organize notes, emails, and ideas—especially when I’m working, wrangling kids, or just need to talk things out instead of type.

I’ve always needed something that could bridge the gap between my brain and structured output. And this? Does exactly that.

What I Want to Love, But… 🤷🏽‍♀️

Obsidian

Obsidian is a great note-taking app—in theory.

✔ It’s like a souped-up version of Apple Notes with backlinking and fancy features.
❌ But it’s not intuitive to set up in a way that actually works for me.
❌ I know it can do more, but the learning curve is driving me insane.

I haven’t given up on it yet, but if I have to spend 10 hours building a system before it’s useful… is it really useful?

If you’re the type of person who enjoys building your own complex knowledge system, you might love this.

Notion: I Keep Trying, But…

Listen. I love Notion. I want to love Notion. But every time I try to fully integrate it into my life, I run into the same issues:

❌ The process of creating a structured database that actually works for me? Exhausting.
❌ The automation is meh—I spend more time setting up workflows than actually using them.
❌ The setup takes more mental energy than I usually have to give.

So I keep trying to make it work… but I always end up going back to Google Sheets (which I also don’t love, but at least I can move quickly).

What’s Become My Everyday Go-To

🤖 ChatGPT:

Everyone’s talking about ChatGPT like it’s just a business tool. Nah. I use this for EVERYTHING.

📌 Figuring out ways to tweak recipes to help with my PCOS (because the internet is chaotic).
📌 Fundraising ideas for my kid’s PTO (because I’m not selling wrapping paper again).
📌 Craft ideas for holidays that are actually doable (i.e., not requiring a trip to six different stores).
📌 Story prompts for bedtime because sometimes my brain is too tired to be creative but my kids demand it.
📌 Writing polite but firm PTA emails because some people need to be told things nicely.
📌 Helping me figure out if I should go to the doctor (but let’s be real, WebMD still wins in making me panic).

And yes, I also use it for work—turning meeting notes into action items, drafting emails, summarizing articles, making this newsletter coherent, etc.

But mostly? It’s my ADHD personal assistant, and I’d be lost without it.

The Tool I’m Most Excited About: CORXLY's Chrome Extension 🚀

You know when you open a tab for a specific reason—but 20 minutes later, you’re staring at it like, "Why did I open this?"

That’s what the CORXLY Chrome extension is solving.

✔ Keeps track of why you opened each tab.
✔ Helps you stay on task when you start tab-hopping.
✔ Gently reminds you what you were actually doing before you got distracted.

I’ve been testing it out for the past few weeks, and it’s already helping me focus—especially when I’m deep in client work.

📌 Update: We submitted the paperwork to get it verified on the Chrome Store! 🎉 Once that’s done, we’ll do some final testing and get it live for you all.

Speaking of Productivity, Burnout & Work...

One of the biggest productivity traps we’ve all fallen into? Tying our self-worth to how much we get done.

💡 If that’s you, join me and Katie Dunn on March 4th for a live conversation on:

🔥 Why productivity ≠ personal value (and how to unlearn that mindset)
💸 How financial security influences our ability to set work boundaries
🤖 Whether AI tools actually help prevent burnout or just shift the workload

If you’ve ever felt like your worth is tied to your work (because same), this conversation is for you.

📅 March 4, 2025 | 🖥 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Register here

✨ A huge thank you to Katie Dunn for sharing her expertise—if you’re a founder, leader, or just someone who’s tired of feeling like they have to hustle 24/7, this is for you.

Now, I Want to Hear From You

What productivity tools have you been using?
What’s actually working for you right now—and what’s been a total fail?

Hit reply and let me know! I’m always looking for new things to test! Also if you want to chat about tools, productivity systems of want to need to convince me about any of the above - shoot me a reply.

Till next time,
Ariana

This weekend, I didn’t want to do anything.

I saw my to-do list. I understood what needed to get done.
But my brain and body refused to move.

Later, my husband and I were talking, and he casually said:
"So you were just being lazy?"

And I immediately pushed back.

❌ "I wasn’t lazy—I was exhausted!"
❌ "I just needed a break!"
❌ "I was overwhelmed, not unmotivated!"

But then I stopped and thought about it.

Why did that word—lazy—hit so hard?

And why do so many of us, especially neurodivergent people, react so strongly to it?

Why ADHD & "Laziness" Are So Intertwined

For most of my life, I’ve been told that if I just tried harder, focused more, or stopped being so distracted, I’d be more productive.

But here’s what a lot of people don’t understand about ADHD & executive dysfunction:

💭 We don’t choose to "not do" things. Our brain literally won’t let us start.
💭 Task paralysis is real. Seeing the thing, knowing the thing, but being unable to initiate the thing.
💭 Our brains need different types of motivation. If something isn’t urgent or interesting, our executive function won’t kick in.

And yet—when this happens, we’re labeled as lazy.

And "lazy" isn’t just a word. It’s an accusation. It implies that we’re:
🚫 Unmotivated
🚫 Unproductive
🚫 Failing

It tells us that if we’re not constantly moving, doing, achieving, we’re not valuable.

But that’s bullshit.

The Shame Cycle of Productivity

So what happens next?

Because we don’t want to be seen as lazy, we try to push through.
We override what our bodies and brains are telling us.
We work until we’re exhausted—until we physically can’t anymore.

And then?

We crash. Hard.
We lose days to burnout, guilt, and shutdown.
And because we’ve now "wasted" time, the cycle starts again.

Sound familiar?

This is why so many neurodivergent people struggle with productivity.

Because traditional productivity models weren’t built for brains like ours.

Reclaiming "Lazy"—Because Rest Is Part of Productivity

Here’s the truth:

🔹 If your brain and body refuse to move, there’s a reason.
🔹 If you need a day to reset, that’s not failure—it’s maintenance.
🔹 Rest isn’t a reward for hard work. It’s part of how we function.

So yeah—this weekend? I was lazy.

And I’m not ashamed of it.

Because resting when my body tells me to means I’ll actually get more done later.

That’s why I built CORXLY—because productivity shouldn’t come with shame and burnout. It should work with how your brain actually functions.

If you've ever been called "lazy" for something you physically couldn’t make yourself do—you’re not alone.

Let’s Talk About Burnout & Productivity Myths—Live with Katie Dunn!

🚨 If this resonated with you, join me for a LIVE conversation on burnout, work culture, and productivity myths.

📅 March 4, 2025 | 12PM EST | 🖥 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Register here

I’ll be talking with Katie Dunn, investor and startup advisor, about:
🔥 Why productivity ≠ personal value (and how to unlearn it)
💸 How financial security influences our ability to set work boundaries
🤖 Whether AI tools actually help prevent burnout or just shift the workload

If you’re a founder, leader, or just tired of overworking, this convo is for you.

Resources: The Science of ADHD, Laziness & Productivity

If this resonated with you, here are some resources that dig deeper into this:

📌 Book: "Laziness Does Not Exist" by Dr. Devon Price → A deep dive into the social construct of laziness.
📌 Article: Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Task Initiation (Additude Magazine)
📌 Podcast: The Rest Revolution—Why burnout culture is broken and how to redefine productivity.
📌 Tool: CORXLY (shameless plug 😉)—because traditional productivity systems weren’t built for us, so I built one that was.

Final Thoughts: Your Turn

What’s one thing you’ve felt guilty for not doing?
Drop me a reply and let’s talk. 👇🏽

And if this resonated with you, forward it to someone who needs to hear it.

Till next time,

Ariana
🚀 ADHD entrepreneur | Operations junkie | Building the future of neurodivergent productivity with CORXLY

Welcome to 2025. 🎉

If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard the phrase “New Year, New Me” a hundred times by now. And while it sounds great in theory, let’s be honest—it rarely works.

By week two, life gets in the way, and those ambitious plans to “change everything” suddenly feel impossible.

The truth? Real change doesn’t happen in one leap. It happens in small, meaningful steps.

I’ve learned this the hard way, over and over again. Whether it’s tackling my health with a nutritionist or chasing big dreams with CORXLY, the same lesson keeps coming back to me: sustainable progress starts small.

It’s about breaking those big, overwhelming goals into smaller, actionable pieces.

For example:

• If you want to eat healthier, maybe your first step is just buying vegetables this week.

• If you want to tackle your to-do list, start by picking one priority task for each day.

• If you’re trying to focus, join an accountability group or set boundaries, like saying no to alcohol (which, by the way, has been life-changing for me!).

It’s not about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters, step by step.

And this philosophy is exactly why we’re building CORXLY.

CORXLY isn’t just a productivity tool. It’s a partner designed to help you break down those big, insurmountable goals into manageable steps.

Want to set up strategic partnerships? CORXLY helps you map out what that actually means: researching potential contacts, crafting outreach emails, sending them, and following up.

We take the overwhelming and make it actionable.

Our mission is to redefine productivity, especially for those of us who don’t fit into the traditional mold. Because we believe progress should feel possible, no matter how big the dream or how chaotic the journey.

As we kick off 2025, I’m excited to share that we’re raising funds to bring CORXLY to life!

Our crowdfunding campaign is live, and your support could make all the difference. Whether it’s contributing, sharing the link, or simply cheering us on, we’d love to have you as part of this journey.

Support CORXLY here: Redefining Productivity for Neurodivergent Minds

Thank you for being on this journey with me.

Here’s to progress, no matter how small—and to making 2025 a year of sustainable change.

With gratitude,
Ariana
Founder, CORXLY

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Hello and Happy Wednesday!!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our crowdfunding campaign for CORXLY on iFundWomen! 🎉

So far CORXLY has been COMPLETELY bootstrapped (meaning I have been using my savings to build this tool). And now money has gotten tight (such is life).

So here we are - my insanely active email list! We are asking our community to support this beautiful tool that we are building. If you haven’t checked it out - Here is a demo you can watch

1. Demo 1

2. How Our AI Assistant works!

We’re raising $20,000 to finalize development, spread the word, and begin to scale our impact.

👉 Support Us Here on iFundWomen

Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference. There are some fun rewards there, including some from my FAVORITE brands!

In other news:

• In September, a study was published that officially places ALL neurodivergent conditions on the SAME spectrum versus, on different spectrums, and officially tied neurodivergence to a multitude of comorbidities - like depression & anxiety — So glad science has finally caught up.

• A few Months ago, Deloitte published an article called the Neurodiversity Advantage, and while I appreciate a huge publication like Deloitte, speaking on the need to create inclusive cultures for the neurodivergent, the article felt very transactional. Very “give your ND folx this and they will 10X your innovation!” I’m being reductionist, but you get my drift!

  Here are some additional thoughts I had, and if your so inclined, feel free to add to the conversation!

• Lastly, I’ll be hosting some conversations, events, fireside chats with some AMAZING people all about the Future of Work, productivity, burnout, workplace culture, etc all in Q1 of 2025! so keep an eye out for those conversations!

With gratitude,
Ariana Rodriguez
Founder & CEO, CORXLY

P.S. Please share our campaign with anyone who might resonate with our mission!

I wasn’t expecting to send this email today. My next message was supposed to be a celebratory one about CORXLY’s progress as we prepare to go live, but here we are. The events of the past 24 hours have been a reminder of both the progress we hoped to see and the challenges we still face.

Last night, I decided not to turn on the news or check social media. Instead, I went to bed holding onto hope. Hope that this morning, I would be able to celebrate not only the election of our first female president but also a leader from an underrepresented background – a figure who could represent the true diversity of this country.

This election was a missed opportunity. It wasn’t just about breaking a glass ceiling; it was about creating a new vision of what leadership could be. Alongside Kamala Harris, we almost had a vice president in Tim Walz who could bring a deeply personal understanding of disability to the national conversation. Tim, whose son Gus has a non-verbal learning disorder and ADHD, represents millions of families who face similar challenges. His presence could have marked a powerful step forward for disability advocacy and for creating policies grounded in empathy and real-life experiences.

Instead, we lost a chance to elect leaders who prioritize accessibility, equity, and inclusion because they know what it’s like to navigate these issues themselves. Leaders like Kamala (even with her imperfections) and Tim understand the importance of building systems that work for everyone – leaders who bring not just policy ideas but a deeply compassionate, accessible, and understanding perspective to governance.

As a Latina, an immigrant, and someone who is neurodivergent and lives with chronic health issues, I feel both frustration and renewed determination. This moment is a reminder of how much work we still have to do, and it reinforces my commitment to a more inclusive and equitable future.

This is why I founded CORXLY: to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space for those who are often left out of traditional conversations, tools, and spaces. Our mission has never felt more critical. CORXLY will continue to be a haven for inclusivity, understanding, and community support. Now, more than ever, I’m doubling down on our commitment to uplift and empower those who feel sidelined.

Building for everyone shouldn’t be radical – it should be the norm. Creating solutions that serve the collective good is the heart of CORXLY’s mission, and I firmly believe that we’re on the right path. I want you to know that as someone who has certain privileges, I am dedicated to using them fully, to amplify voices that need to be heard, and to continue advocating for those who need it most.

CORXLY and I will keep moving forward. We will keep fighting for the values that unite us and make us stronger. Together, we will continue to work toward a future that values and includes every individual.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

In solidarity,
Ariana Rodriguez,

Founder & CEO of CORXLY

The dictionary definition of discipline is “an orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior and a form of self-control.” But at some point, people changed that definition up to “an orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior and a form of self-control that directly impacts how successful you will be.” And we hate everything about that.

Discipline stopped being an optional tool that we could implement and leverage when, where and if we wanted, and became a mandatory ingredient for success. But, the way we see it, discipline is one way (of many) to achieve success. And the idea that it is the ultimate way to measure success and self-worth is limiting, outdated and unrealistic. 

The concept of discipline is nice in theory, but it doesn’t take into consideration our human experiences. It doesn’t account for neurodivergence, it doesn’t allow for fluidity or flexibility, and it definitely doesn’t leave a ton of room for creativity. Instead, it demands maximum output, presence, and participation at all times. It is rigid and leaves little room for error, which ultimately leaves us feeling…well…shitty.

And that is exhausting AF.

How about if instead of falling into the trap of toxic productivity and chasing discipline, you reconsidered your own definition of discipline? What if, instead of holding yourself to some capitalist standard, you found a way of working that connects with your needs and experiences? What if you could get shit done in ways that feel natural and work knowing that it’s ok (actually it’s great) to adjust your routines to match your motivations?

Well–we know it’s possible. And it all starts with unlearning a thing or two about discipline and productivity.

discipline doesn’t equal your worth

Here is what capitalism wants you to believe: 

Discipline = success. Success = worth. So obviously, Discipline = Worth.

So we bust our asses, working to achieve maximum discipline. We implement strict routines, adopt overwhelming processes, and use industry “hacks” to ensure we are our most disciplined selves. But then, when we inevitably slip up–when one tiny (or not so tiny) thing throws us off our game and we’re not perfectly disciplined–it’s a giant slap in the face. Why? Because it’s a blow to our self-worth.

We consider every missed meeting, every wrong step, and every unfinished task, evidence of our incompetence and unworthiness. And we develop internal narratives that constantly tell us that the reasons we failed are because we didn't try hard enough, or we didn’t work hard enough.

But lack of discipline does not mean that you are not worthy. It only means that discipline may not be the right tool for you.

We get so caught up in the toxic-productivity culture perpetuated by capitalism, that we hyper-focus on discipline and forget about our own magic. We get so caught up trying to be productive–we forget that we can also be creative, empathetic, strategic, resourceful, or whatever makes us unique. 

By subscribing to this rigid form of discipline–without creativity, flexibility, or connection–you’ll eventually find yourself exhausted and uninspired. And that exhaustion and lack of inspiration often transform into internalized feelings of shame and inadequacy—hello imposter syndrome.

But by allowing yourself to be creative, flexible, and connected with your own style of discipline, you are acknowledging and taking action on your real worth, not the idea of worth sold by society.

you can (and should) do the damn thing on your own terms

If you tried to be “disciplined,” and it backfired, you are not alone. We’ve done it too: we saw something work for someone else and tried to do exactly as they did without taking into consideration how we work best. But imagínate what could happen if, instead of doing things like you are “supposed” to, you tapped into your way and remained open to continually shifting as time passes?

The path to success is not one-size-fits-all, and there’s a lot more to it than a “work hard, stick to the process, and everything will work out.” Newsflash! By following this warped definition of discipline, you’re missing out on an opportunity to work in ways that feel aligned and invigorate your energy.

But what does that look like?

First thing first, even before dusting yourself off and starting on a new foot: please, let go of your shame and give yourself some love.

• If you aren’t able to keep up with a workout routine, it’s ok.

• If who you once were is no longer the person you are now, it’s ok.

• If your original plan of action for your business is no longer cutting it, it’s ok.

• If you can’t keep up with emails and feel bad for not being “disciplined” enough, it’s ok.

• If you can’t manage all the tasks you need to do in a day, it’s ok.

• If you (fill in the blank), IT’S OK.

The fact that some new routines or habits aren’t sticking is not a determining factor of your worthiness. It’s a sign from the universe telling us something we already know in our hearts: nothing lasts forever, flow with what life gives you to grow in new ways.

When this happens, instead of falling into the shame spiral, or trying to be more disciplined in the same way that is not working, take a minute to listen to what you need and change shit up in a creative and flexible way.

motivation matters

If you already started a business or are in the process of starting one…you know your shit. You had the courage to do something from your heart and mind, and are brave AF. You deserve all the flores.

Not only starting but also maintaining a business requires you to find ways to keep the spark of motivation alive. Does this mean that you have to try and be motivated in the same way as when you began? Absolutely not! We’re humans! Our schedules, routines, and discipline “hacks” don’t always work the exact same way, the exact same day… and that’s ok.

Feeling motivation sometimes means invoking faux-inspiration. For the times you have to take care of the tasks that you can’t stand or have to complete a project that has been sitting on the backburner for way too long… we’ve got a couple of ideas to add to your motivation toolbox.

curate your habit:

Ever heard the phrase, “out of sight, out of mind?” It’s the reason we’re huge fans of putting the things you need to do in places where you can actually see them. This helps you remember that you have something important to do and puts it in front of your eyes—making it harder to forget and/or avoid.

treat yourself:

Pair tasks that you avoid with something that makes you feel really good! We hate balancing our business spreadsheets at the end of the month BUT when we pair it with treating ourselves to a nice dinner upon completion or doing the work at a nice cafe, the energy changes into something positive and repeatable.

expand your discipline “hack” repertoire:

Sometimes it’s inevitable that our most trusted processes just aren’t working like they used to. We encourage you to bring in new ways of motivating yourself by having a list or toolbox of practices that help you stay focused. There are tons of things you can do IRL and online to help channel this energy. Make a folder and add in your ideas!

change it up:

And lastly, don’t be afraid to listen to what you need in the present. If you need a walk in the middle of the day to reinvigorate yourself and feel the urge to do so, go for it. But if that is what you are accustomed to doing and it is no longer working, try something new and shake it up. Go to your “hack” repertoire and allow yourself to get curious and flexible about what works for you in the now.

systems help bridge the gaps

So let’s say you’ve done the work to expand your motivation toolkit with discipline hacks, and you’ve allowed yourself to be flexible with your routine and tap into your creative processes. You’ve dealt with the past patterns that weren’t working, made changes, and told imposter syndrome to sit TF down. Felicidades!

But now, what’s next? How do you move forward to not let the old and outdated ideas of discipline sabotage your flow?

You stay open to growing and you can add tech systems that support you in the way you want and need. By putting new systems into place for time management, tasks and repeated actions or including more visual aids into your schedules, you are creating a framework that does the lifting that made you doubt your potential in the first place.

Remember, it’s not about the discipline you lack as much as the support you need to be your best, feel less stressed, and show up and show out in your business and life.