How do you fill your time off work?

I used to worry that I wasted my time off. I never planned what to do, didn’t go on holiday etc…it’s only this last year that I’ve realised I don’t have to do anything specific. That’s just what ‘people do’. I don’t feel the need. I just rest and unwind, and do whatever I feel like. I no longer feel bad for it. If I were in your shoes, I would make a few plans doing something nice for a few days of the week.  Just so you fill your time better. Nice could be anything at all. Trying a new recipe, baking a cake, going for a walk in a new place, visiting a museum, seeing a relative or watching something on tv.

I usually have to take time off in full weeks, which I hate. But I still like the time off. It is so hard to get back into the routine after this short time out. I forget all the little things when starting back, like a password, or to sign in…etc etc…. Ugh. I just try and switch to ‘work me’ when I walk in,,,

That's some really good advice, thank you! I feel like autistic folk spend an awful lot of time letting go of stuff you get told is 'just what people do' haha

That's some really good advice, thank you! I feel like autistic folk spend an awful lot of time letting go of stuff you get told is 'just what people do' haha