Hi, this is my first post so I hope it's all in the right place.
I have really struggled recently with coexisting in an NT world and so I wanted to make this thread for people to share any life advice or strategies that have made their lives easier (and I'm not trying to just change my Aspergers, I just want to be functioning better than I am now). I would love to hear any advice you guys have on tips on social cues, ways to improve memory, help with social anxiety, etc (just anything relating to your Aspergers/autism!)
I'll share one that has really helped me during quarantine:
Planning my day
This was really big for me because I get scatterbrained a lot and forget important things I have to do. So at the start of every week I will plan my week and put important appointments, assignment due dates, and other things I wish to accomplish in the day (like exercise, or water my plants). I know its simple, but it is something I did not get the hang of when I started college and I really struggled with completing daily tasks. It also makes me happy to be able to cross an item off the list and gives me a sense of accomplishment even if it is something as simple as watering my plants.
I have really struggled recently with coexisting in an NT world and so I wanted to make this thread for people to share any life advice or strategies that have made their lives easier (and I'm not trying to just change my Aspergers, I just want to be functioning better than I am now). I would love to hear any advice you guys have on tips on social cues, ways to improve memory, help with social anxiety, etc (just anything relating to your Aspergers/autism!)
I'll share one that has really helped me during quarantine:
Planning my day
This was really big for me because I get scatterbrained a lot and forget important things I have to do. So at the start of every week I will plan my week and put important appointments, assignment due dates, and other things I wish to accomplish in the day (like exercise, or water my plants). I know its simple, but it is something I did not get the hang of when I started college and I really struggled with completing daily tasks. It also makes me happy to be able to cross an item off the list and gives me a sense of accomplishment even if it is something as simple as watering my plants.