This is a blog for people who work from home and occasionally wonder if their brain is broken.
(It's not. It's just... adapting.)
Working from home sounds great in theory. No commute, no pants with buttons, no fluorescent lighting slowly draining your will to live. But in practice? Your kitchen table is now a conference room. Your bedroom is an office. Your cat is your coworker.
And your brain — your beautiful, clever, overactive brain — is trying to figure out how to function when there's no structure, no separation, and no one telling you what to do next.
That's where we come in.
What You'll Find
The Occasional Genius is for smart, scattered people working from home — especially if you're building something of your own, freelancing, or otherwise navigating work without the scaffolding of a traditional office.
We're not here to make you more productive (though that might happen). We're here to help you think more clearly, work a little smarter, and feel better; emotionally, mentally, physically, and yes, even spiritually.
We talk about:
How to think clearly when your brain feels like static
Tools and products that actually help — the lamp that makes you feel human, the notebook that quiets your mind, the supplement that brings you back to yourself
Gentle systems for people who want structure but don't have a boss imposing it
The psychology of working from home (and why your brain does weird things when the boundaries dissolve)
Small shifts that make you feel like a person again — better sleep, better focus, better spaces, better rhythms
Who This Is For
You, if:
You work from home — whether you're running your own business, freelancing, or working remotely for a company
Your brain feels like a browser with too many tabs open
You're smart but scattered, thoughtful but overwhelmed, capable but occasionally convinced you're faking it
You want to feel better without overhauling your entire life
You've bought at least one beautiful notebook you've barely used
You relate to cats on a spiritual level
You want advice that feels like it's coming from a friend, not a guru with a monetized morning routine
Who's Behind This
This site is written by people who work from home, think too much, and have spent an unreasonable amount of time figuring out which tools actually help and which ones just look good in photos.
We believe intelligence isn't constant, clarity isn't permanent, and you don't need to have it all figured out to be worth listening to. We also believe the right desk lamp can change your day, the right system can quiet your brain, magnesium is underrated, and a good cat makes literally anything better.
What Makes Us Different
We're not a productivity blog. We're not a minimalism cult. We're not going to tell you to wake up at 5am or hustle harder or optimize your life into oblivion.
We are going to tell you the truth: working from home is weird. Your brain wasn't designed for this. But with the right tools, the right rhythms, and a little self-awareness, you can actually make it work — and maybe even feel good while doing it.
Also, we have a cat mascot. That should tell you everything you need to know.
The Bottom Line
If you work from home and sometimes feel like your brain is staging a quiet rebellion against the concept of "focus," you're in the right place.
Welcome. Grab some coffee (or tea, or whatever gets you through the day). Let's figure this out together.
Smart stuff, occasionally.
A blog that helps you think better, get things done, and stay mostly sane.
Solutions
Clear Thinking
Mental clarity for overthinking minds
Getting things done without losing yourself
Desk setups, organization, cozy tools
Curated products worth your attention