Working memory may be a main reason we feel so exhausted... we're doing so many things manually that are habits for non-AuDHD brains.

Using a working memory file as we go can help a lot and massively reduce overwhelm and cognitive fatigue. Cal Newport uses a digital file for this during computer work. I've been using post-it notes so I can carry them around with me.

There are many benefits I talk about in the episode, and the main one for me is being able to track decisions as I go so I don't keep trying to make them over and over!

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1. Like Your Brain community space
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4. Love Your Brain course

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Today I had several moments of autistic joy (sometimes called "glimmers") that were also great examples of mindfulness. But mindfulness in a way that works for my sensory experience!

Reminder that our brains are also quite capable of delight in little things.

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Quitting can feel amazing, especially when it's a clear self-protection move. And when we haven't waited until it becomes so terrible we have to get out.

But the decision-making process can feel slow!

This episode covers three ways I've decided to quit things:

1. Big emotions / the thing got really bad
2. Math-y pros and cons approach (slow but effective)
3. Getting somatic info from my body

#3 is great... but at the same time, I've done years of building safety around receiving and integrating information from my body! It's not just about the technique itself.

Resources:

1. Mentioned the DEAR MAN skill from DBT
2. Like Your Brain community space
3. Transcript Doc
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5. Love Your Brain course

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