what.

@workslikethis is about making technology work in a way that actually fits how we each think and learn.

We already have access to a wide range of apps, settings, and features on our computers and phones. Some we use all the time, some we barely use, and some we do not even realise are there. It is easy to look for something new without fully understanding what we already have, or how to use it in a way that helps.

It is not about the apps themselves. It is about how we use them every day. It starts with the moment where something feels harder than it should, takes longer than it should, or just does not work the way you need it to. We look at what would make that easier, and how technology can support it, whether it is something you already have or something new that fits better.

why.

Most tech content starts with the tool. It shows you an app, explains what it does, and tells you why you should use it. @workslikethis does the opposite. It starts with friction, looks at what is actually hard, what is taking too long, or what is not working, and then works out what would help. Technology comes last, as support.

This is people-first, not tool-first. It is not about whether an app is good, it is about whether it works for you, in the way you actually use it. That includes when you are distracted, overwhelmed, or under pressure, not just when everything is working perfectly. There is no single best way to do something. There is only what works for you, in your context.

The focus is on options, not answers, so you can choose what fits rather than being given a single solution. It is designed around real constraints, including fatigue, processing differences, overload, and how work and study actually happen. It prioritises fit over optimisation, and usability over features. It is deliberately anti-hype and anti-productivity theatre, with the aim of making things work better in a way that is realistic and sustainable.

who.

Hi, I’m Carly. I have a strong passion for education and social justice.

Before starting my career in higher education, I worked in community services with children, and I am experienced, personally and professionally, in supporting people of all ages to successfully access and participate in education programs at every level, from preschool to tertiary.

I have also studied in these environments myself, so I understand how things are meant to work, and how different they can feel when you are the one doing it. That includes navigating systems, expectations, and ways of working that do not line up with how you think and learn.

I know what it is like when something seems straightforward in theory but takes more time, effort, and energy than it should in practice. What I share here comes from that, grounded in real experience across study and work, and focused on what is practical, usable, and holds up over time.