Beware of the Restoration Illusion Trap! Have you ever thought you were out of burnout, only to find yourself back in it?
Many autistic women face this sneaky trap where temporary relief feels like recovery. But it's just a return to baseline burnout.
Today, we're exploring the concept of your "autistic blueprint" and how building foundations for a deeply connected relationship with yourself can transform your life and keep you out of that sneaky Restoration Illusion Trap.
In this episode:
- Understanding unique needs as an autistic woman.
- Importance of creating a personal autistic blueprint.
- Avoiding burnout through self-awareness and compassionate curiosity.
- Introduction of the Restoration Illusion Trap.
- Key foundations: identity, values, strengths, and boundaries.
- Guided meditation and exercises for self-connection.
🌱 Plant the Seed -
Today’s action moment is to begin a list of the following: your core values, your strengths, the things you are naturally good at, and a list of what you need to be at your best. Take a moment to reflect and make a note of which need from your list you would like to set a rule for first to support your energy?
💦 Water & Nourish -
Ask yourself:
What am I clear on about who I am, my unmasked values, my strengths and the needs that require a boundary to ensure they are supported consistently?
Where are the gaps between what is on my lists and what is actually happening in my life?
What components of my 'autistic blueprint' resonate most with me?" "How can I begin to build a stronger foundation for that area?
🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:
STEP 1: Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.” You’ll get the opportunity to join our free Step 2 Class after you take the quiz.
Take the Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744
#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp
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