energy accounting

I would like to know what energy accounting is and how to do it myself.

I get burnt out and only figure out why in hindsight.

can someone from NAS help me do this as I never recognise what uses energy until after its happened and I struggle to make new diaries into an established routine or habit, as I already keep track of so much...

are there templates for I can use for energy accounting?

I also looked for the e-befriending service I was advised to check out by NAS at the autism show in Birmingham this year but couldn't find it...

look forward to your help soon,

faithfully,

noushka

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  • Great question. This is what I'm currently working on although I haven't actually started yet.

    I very recently realised that I have no idea how to balance my energy or time. I traced my resistance to getting washed and dressed, back to the fact that I actually have no idea how to manage my time or energy. I don't think I had ever thought about my energy levels in this way before. So, I am now working with a one to one specialist support worker from Autism Plus and we're ready to start working out a plan to help me get a better understanding of it all and strategies to help.

    I would love to hear of any other resources or personal experiences as well though as this is all new to me.

    One thing I have started to do is create a work balance of three weeks working each month then have the rest of that month off, and working for three months then having a month or so off. I'm also thinking about bringing in a daily long shower as a form of therapy, as I love the feel of the water, if I don't feel rushed. Followed by what's called in Ayurveda as abbyhanger (spelling is probably wrong) which is basically a self giving loving full body oil massage. These are just ideas at the moment but I thought that surely I would feel more relaxed in the day if I have these two therapies each day. I'll also be building in a daily walk, yoga, meditation and some other exercise. I'm kind of building my diary from the ground up and in baby steps. Working out, as I go, what's important or non negotiable and then working out ways of making them part of my daily routine or rather, building my days around them. Food is a key issue in all of this for me. I'm making loads of progress but it's largely in the awareness and processing stage although other things are slowly changing.

    I think for me, what makes it easier, although rarely easy, is that I'm not prepared to compromise on my happiness and how I chose to live in this world and learning to balance the energy is going to be a process. It depends on your current situation as well and what you are prepared to give up in the pursuit of avoiding burnouts. I got to a stage where another major burnout is not an option for me so I had to take drastic action. I'll be following this thread for any tips or advice etc that anyone might have. Thanks for asking.

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  • Great question. This is what I'm currently working on although I haven't actually started yet.

    I very recently realised that I have no idea how to balance my energy or time. I traced my resistance to getting washed and dressed, back to the fact that I actually have no idea how to manage my time or energy. I don't think I had ever thought about my energy levels in this way before. So, I am now working with a one to one specialist support worker from Autism Plus and we're ready to start working out a plan to help me get a better understanding of it all and strategies to help.

    I would love to hear of any other resources or personal experiences as well though as this is all new to me.

    One thing I have started to do is create a work balance of three weeks working each month then have the rest of that month off, and working for three months then having a month or so off. I'm also thinking about bringing in a daily long shower as a form of therapy, as I love the feel of the water, if I don't feel rushed. Followed by what's called in Ayurveda as abbyhanger (spelling is probably wrong) which is basically a self giving loving full body oil massage. These are just ideas at the moment but I thought that surely I would feel more relaxed in the day if I have these two therapies each day. I'll also be building in a daily walk, yoga, meditation and some other exercise. I'm kind of building my diary from the ground up and in baby steps. Working out, as I go, what's important or non negotiable and then working out ways of making them part of my daily routine or rather, building my days around them. Food is a key issue in all of this for me. I'm making loads of progress but it's largely in the awareness and processing stage although other things are slowly changing.

    I think for me, what makes it easier, although rarely easy, is that I'm not prepared to compromise on my happiness and how I chose to live in this world and learning to balance the energy is going to be a process. It depends on your current situation as well and what you are prepared to give up in the pursuit of avoiding burnouts. I got to a stage where another major burnout is not an option for me so I had to take drastic action. I'll be following this thread for any tips or advice etc that anyone might have. Thanks for asking.

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