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Spoon theory in burnout recovery: spending less, refilling slower

Categories: AuDHD, Burnout, Healthy Habits, Midlife & Menopause, Tools & Strategies

Three antique silver teaspoons resting on a soft cream linen napkin on a sunlit wooden windowsill, a small terracotta ceramic mug nearby in soft focus.

In ADHD burnout, tasks cost more spoons than they used to and rest refills you slower. Understanding both shifts is the first step towards a workable recovery.

Spoon Theory and ADHD/AuDHD: Why Managing Energy Matters More Than Managing Time

Categories: AuDHD, Burnout, Healthy Habits, Midlife & Menopause, Tools & Strategies

Cluster of wooden cooking spoons gathered in a cream stoneware crock on a sunlit wooden kitchen worktop, leafy plant out of focus, warm morning light from the window

Living with ADHD is not just about managing time. It is about managing energy. Spoon Theory helps you see where your energy is actually going, and how to protect it.

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