If your work involves leading or supporting others, you’ll know how much energy it takes. Some activities leave you feeling energised, while others drain your reserves.

Expecting your energy levels to be 100% all day, every day, is unrealistic.

If you struggle to say no in the moment, try deferring your decision. Make this your default response:

I read an interesting article recently (link in comments) about how we can be thermostats or thermometers in group settings.

I heard someone say this recently (I wish I could remember who): “Be a radiator, not a drain”.

Here's something interesting I read about earlier this week: the nappuccino. Have you heard of it?

Do you work in a high-energy profession?

Being neurodivergent in a world designed for neurotypicals is exhausting. It's not surprising neurodivergent people are prime candidates for burnout.