Energy management

It helped me to analyze how much energy a task cost. I try not to do too many tasks that deplete my energy at one day. It is also helpful to have a plan B with less spoons for bad days (like get food delivered instead of cooking dinner)

If it is for study I use the pomodoro technique to help me focus and manage My Time without burning My self out

My hobbies and job are all quite physical so while I go 100 miles an hour when I’m doing those things, I make sure I do something I enjoy that is restful as well 😊😊 Diet really makes a difference to me and gives me extra spoons (as mentioned above) Having said all that.. I’ve had chronic fatigue for about 12 years so it’s been a lot of trail and error!

I've been trying to be patient with myself about it. Try to take a break or a short nap, If I can't do any of these things then I will eat or have a coffee.

That I do not have a disorder

I use the App Rise with uses my Apple Watch Data from my activity and sleep data to give me a near minute accurate visualization of energy peaks and lows. I have been using this daily for over a year and it mostly helps me track my sleep debt and to time my peak performance to focus and when to rest. Totally worth it - especially when already tracking health stats. ✨ The analog way would be to listen to all the smallest signs of the body. Meaning when I'm hungry I have to eat and when I'm tired I need you rest - otherwise I'll feel the energy being drained quite a lot. Hope this helps ☺️

Just stepped over the spoon theory and how it might also help people with ADHD to visualize a limited amount of energy (knew it from people dealing with chronic illnesses). Struggling with my energy level too, so might be worth a try …