My burnout plan
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My burnout plan
Write down your early-warning signs, what drains and restores you, and what you'll do when the signs appear.
Fill this in on a good day, when you have the energy to think ahead. Then, when the signs appear, you don't have to work it all out from scratch.
Read the guide: Why autistic burnout can creep up unnoticed
My early-warning signs
Burnout often builds slowly. Write down the signs you notice (or notice in hindsight) so they're easier to spot next time.
What drains me and what restores me
When I notice the signs
Decide now, while you have the energy, what you'll do when the signs appear.
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