Have you ever felt like you’re constantly over-budget on your energy—like your spoons disappear before the day even gets star
ted? I get it. Managing life with a chronic illness can feel like a full-time job, but guess what? You’re not in this alone.
In my latest blog post, Managing Energy Like a Pro: Spoonie Hacks for Everyday Life, I’m sharing 10 practical tips to help you save your precious energy, set boundaries, and make life a little easier. From embracing lazy genius hacks (hello, shower stools and robot vacuums) to celebrating small wins, there’s something in here for every spoonie.Here’s a sneak peek at the top 3 tips:
- Prioritize Like a Boss: Focus on what really needs to get done—and let the rest wait. Your energy is your most valuable currency.
- Batch Tasks: Knock out similar tasks together (like cooking or cleaning) to save spoons and time. Bonus points if you set a timer and turn it into a game.
- Say No Without Guilt: Setting boundaries isn’t selfish; it’s necessary. Protecting your energy is part of self-care.
Want all 10 tips? [Read the full post here!]
With love and spoons,
LATEST BLOG POST
Manage Energy Like a Pro:
Top Spoonie Hacks for Daily Life
Living with a chronic illness means energy management is a skill you’re constantly fine-tuning, and that’s okay. With a little creativity, a lot of boundaries, and the support of your community, you can begin managing energy like a pro—one spoon at a time.
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ENERGY SAVING TOOL OF THE WEEK:
Lightweight Grabber Tool
How it helps:
This is one of my favorite tools around our house. Often I can't bend over or reach far enough to pick up whatever I've dropped, from Kleenex to my crochet hook.
We have a few of these here that are older than this tool, but I love this one for it's lightweight-ness and it's foldability. This is definitely on my list!
SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A LAUGH:
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
A fellow Spoonie worth following
Meet Spoon Full of Hannah.
Hannah suffers from LC, Epilepsy, POTS, Hashimoto’s, ME/CFS, BPD, Bipolar, and OCD. She wrote a book called Equanimity and Grace, a book of poetry about living with chronic illness. Check her out!
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"Resting is not quitting. It’s a power move."
— Unknown
