I came back early because going to functions is exhausting and I didn't want to leave the dog for too long. I have stories (sexual ones - no i didn't have it today) but I'm not trying to tell them because someone will take it wrong and it'll be annoying. After that post I wrote about Doms, I'm over reading comments right now unless I'm really stoned. It doesn't mean I don't appreciate folks - I probably value you. I just don't know what to say about my thoughts that won't piss people off, bring stupid over here or get my post deleted. And I'm not in a trolling mood. Too tired to do a video.
I don't get a lot of autistic burnouts or shutdowns like I did in my twenties. I credit this to working to get to know myself better and being successful enough at crafting a supportive environment. I do experience stress though and have to watch myself. In very extreme cases (that have happened), it's gotten to the shutdown phase and I can't take care of business. It would be crazy if I didn't lose it once in awhile; I do like 10 peoples jobs and the situation here is not ideal. And I'm a mom; it's in my DNA to make sure everyone else is good before I handle myself. I have to secure my own oxygen first though, so here we go.
I watched this guy's video about motivation
Personal pep talk:
You do a lot of insanely difficult shit. If you fall off, don't beat yourself up. You were probably just making money, ill or taking care of your family. You don't want to have a shutdown, so do these basic things when shit gets tough:
Drink water
Take a walk
Pay any bills that are due that day
Order groceries if no food and you can't get to store
Don't drink booze or use too much herb
Eat at least two meals from the lazy list
Text at least one person so someone knows what's up in case of emergency.
Don't listen to music that makes you sad or angry or read the news.
Take meds if you are on meds.
Meal plan for lazy days when you should not be cooking:
Breakfast:
Oatmeal
Protein bar
Smoothie
Lunch:
Salad
Veggie Burgers
Veggies
Beans / Soup
Dinner:
Salad
Veggies
burrito bowl
Veggie Burgers
Beans