Published on 12, July, 2020
I know this is something that most probably has been touched on before but here goes... I been using the spoon method of working out what i can do in a day instead of trying to please everyone and then causing myself to end up in a bad place. Iv'e now used this method of spoons for about 2 months.
Basically I wake up and then depending on what sleep iv'e had can work out how many spoons of energy or sugar if you like i have. I tend to use a max of 10 spoons, if i wake and feel i have 8 spoons for that day, I then workout what i can achieve in that day and still be sane at the end of the day. Driving to work could be one spoon, going shopping two spoons and so on. Each task uses a certain amount of spoons. my health has improved no end. Iv'e realised that my autistic brain can't try do everything and then cause its overload, I have to have time for me. Without being too soppy, its all about just being kinder to yourself. If i can't do something on one day then I just reschedule it, my life, my rules. Trying to manage autism really does help and has lessened the amount of meltdowns or shutdowns i was having. Happy wife, happy life!
This is a great method and I hope it's still working well for you. I think I might look at this approach as for me personally things aren't as good as they probably should be.
Sorry to see you're in burnout Roy. Look after yourself and keep the faith, you'll get there. Wishing you well x.
I try to keep it simple, and if I'm tired, I go to sleep. Repeat, and try to get something new done every day.
Just bumping this back up and also, to wish Roy well
Hey Roy,
Thanks for sharing and explaining the spoons thing so clearly. I've heard of it before but it helps me to hear someone apply something in real life so I can imagine it in my own.
Well done on finding a method that helps you manage your energy levels to get through each day without feeling overwhelmed. When we take on too much energy loses its flow and its a balancing act and different tipping point for everyone. Energy equals good health and vitality.