Creating Comfort, Dopamine Decor
When you look around your space, what makes you smile?
I have always been a nester and crave comfort in my physical space. Any office I worked in was quickly redone to offer me low lighting and other things that help me focus. I did this many years before I knew about my neurodivergence. Now, I am on another level of embracing comfort and making adaptions to maximize rewards from the energy I have available. Have you thought about your environment?
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Your home and office environment have a direct impact on your ability to handle stress and regulate emotions. Your partner and family are also part of your immediate environment. ​
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Dopamine Decor: Home decor, nicknacks, or other things that bring joy to a space. This might relate to a special interest or other 'nontypical' choices. Making your home your signature style (for renters or homeowners).​
Rest is NOT a luxury; it is a requirement of being human. If you don't know where to find the time to slow down, you could be forced into a shutdown. In some cases, this might look like burnout. Burnout can happen to anyone, although it is particularly intense for neurodivergent individuals.
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Burnout is physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes.
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Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus.
FAVORITE BOOKS
ADHD In Women
Autism In Women
