Are there any things other than the spoon theory we can use to manage our energy?
Yes! I hope these are the kind of answers you’re looking for:
1. Know your limits. Learn what your body needs.This first one is basically the Spoon Theory again. Take it easy, don’t do everything at once and break errands down bit by bit. Accept that it’s okay that you can’t do everything in one day, or even anything some days.
2. Get good sleep. This is a tough one for a lot of us. If you’re able to, get to a doctor and maybe try some medication. It’s okay to need medication for things. Figure out if you’re a short, average, or long sleeper and set your morning alarm accordingly. Try to get to bed and get up at the same time every day, but if you need to keep sleeping that’s okay. Do your best not to do anything in bed besides sleep (or fuck). That way your body knows bedtime is bedtime. If you need to read to get to sleep, or watch tv, or use your phone, do that in a comfy chair somewhere else and go to bed when you feel like you can sleep. Practice progressive muscle relaxation, or yoga, or meditation to help relax before bed. Try drinking sleepytime/chamomile/decaf tea before bed.
3. Eat well. Can be another tough one. For those of us who skip breakfast, it’s definitely worth it to make an effort to eat in the morning. Try to eat at least two meals a day, and make sure you’re getting protein, carbs, and sugar in some forms. A little caffeine may be alright for some of us, others should stay away. You know what’s best for you. Drink lots of water. Don’t just drink coffee in the morning and be done with it, treat your body well so it will treat you well.
4.Have a support system. If your friends and family don’t understand you have different limits than they do, they need a wake up call. Unfortunately this is something people don’t have a lot of control over. A lot of people can be isolated or come from a bad family situation. But if you have people who will understand, talk to them about what you need. Ask for help. It’s okay to need help. If you’re financially able, maybe think about trying to find a psychologist to talk to when things are rough. Keep in mind you might need to go through a handful before you find the right fit. If you don’t have any of those options, keep a journal or start channeling that stressed, depressed, and anxious energy into art. Write, draw, paint, do whatever you can. It doesn’t matter if you’ve had any experience here. The point of this is not to publish a book, it’s to let go of thoughts. If you’re not artistic, find another hobby; bird-watching, putting puzzles together, playing Sudoku, cooking, cleaning. Having a support system or a way to let go of stress can really help energy levels.
5. Take breaks. Don’t run yourself into the ground. Have days for just hanging around the house or in bed. Take a walk (or roll), or just sit outside for a little bit. That vitamin D does wonders. If you can, treat yourself to a massage, or have a partner give you one. Take a hot bath. Light some relaxing candles. Don’t think about school or work or drama all day. It’s your rest day, so rest. Remember that you are human and it’s okay to need more rest than other people, or more help than other people. It doesn’t make you weak or a burden. I know I can feel guilty for needing things sometimes, and other people can make me feel guilty about me needing things, and if I don’t stress about that and I just focus on dealing with my body I don’t feel as worn out.
These aren’t new or revolutionary ideas, but it’s all I can think will help, anon.
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