#reset day

[notetakingnonsense]

Okay so: you had your zero day. Now it’s time for a reset.

Get in the shower/bath. Clean the previous week off of your body.

Do some skincare if that’s something you do. I like to use an oil cleanser with some facial massage tools.

Clean your desk. A tidy space is a clear mind.

Look at your assignments for this week so you know what you’re doing.

Organize your schedule on a physical or online planner. Write down due dates.

Set your alarm for tomorrow morning so you don’t wake up late.

#studyblr #studying #study motivation #study resources #reset day #reset #sunday reset

[studentbyday]

day 12-13 // 100dop++

~when life is a mess i have to clean up~ 🧹 i have to take a break from the lab stuff to catch up on school.

journal and meditate ✅

physio ✅

attempt to run for 5 mins straight ✅ (did not make it but i am tired so hopefully that helps me sleep)

write down all due dates ✅

digital organization (save and back up) ✅

psyc ch 1/3 ✅ (still not done, but i'd say decent progress was made...)

pharmacology section 2/5 ✅

psyc research participation ✅ (i hate being a guinea pig, but i just want to increase my chances of getting an A+ in this course as much as possible, preferably with minimal effort 🤷🏻‍♀️🐹)

🎶 something that i want - grace potter (it's giving hikaru nara vibes 🤟🏻)

#studyblr #studyspo #study motivation #psych studyblr #premedblr #stemblr #stem academia #reset day #becoming that girl #heyfrithams #black and white aesthetic #chaotic academia #chaotic academic aesthetic #dark academia #light academia #heydilli #astudentslifebuoy #student life #mittonstudies #altinstudies

[being-noovoo]

Ipad reset♡

About to match my phone to it now♡ I literally love resets so much I did it almost two days early 😩

#aesthetic #sagedkyrstal #affirmations #diary blog #self love #affirmyourself #self improvement #pretty #becoming a better muslim #self obsession #ipad wallpaper #Ipad #reset day #black girls in luxury #black femininity #high maintenance black women #black girl blogger

[juliaswritings]

i ask you earnestly to take a day for yourself if you’re able. even if it’s not a whole day. even if the day for yourself is just a few hours after work to move the molding coffee into your nightstand into your sink, even if you don’t wash it. even if you only have the energy to collect all your socks scattered throughout your room and put them in your laundry basket. but maybe one day you’ll be alive enough to wash your sheets and make your bed, to wash all your laundry and fold and put it away, to take a shower and make sure you get the parts of yourself that you used to be ashamed of extra clean. maybe one day you’ll be alive enough to decide you’d be happier not scrolling and you’d rather windex your mirror and take your supplements and catch up on your journal. maybe one day you’ll be alive enough to take a whole day to feel okay again.

#self healing #self care #self care day #reset day #positive mental attitude #mental health

[chipper1401]

#reset day #nerdlife #thursday #funny memes

[itsjus1ne]

Hey guys my boyfriend is streaming World of Warcraft you guys should check him out it’s reset day!

#wow #world of warcraft #reset day #tuesday #wow dragonflight

[takenoteguide]

#ritual #reset day #inspiration

[eekwinn]

The Bucket Metaphor & Reset Days

This is a more detailed version of a comment I often leave on autism-related subreddits about how to manage your energy. With reddit having a blackout that could last longer, I felt it needed to be cross-posted on Tumblr. Reblogs are welcomed and encouraged. Original post on reddit. An audio version by u/LouDaisyLou is also available here.

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The Bucket Metaphor & Reset Days

Some people use the metaphor of "spoons" to give an idea of how much energy they have during a day but I prefer to look at my energy based on a bucket. The bucket metaphor and reset days go hand in hand. One is used to describe the input you receive during the day and the other the physical aspect of lowering the level in the metaphorical bucket.

The bucket has a small plug hole at the bottom and is plugged when you are awake. Everything is poured into that bucket - chores, errands, work, school, socializing, conversations, phone calls, anxiety, depression, injury, sensory input, last minute plan changes, blood sugar level, medication side effects, hormones, sleep, hunger, hydration, etc. When the bucket overflows, that's when an autistic meltdown happens. It can be going non-verbal, crying, shutting down, anger, or violent stimming, whatever a meltdown means to you. Having a meltdown creates more things that go into the bucket at the same time it overflows. 

The plug is removed when sleeping, which often doesn't empty the bucket all the way, so waking up with a partially or mostly full bucket means you spend all day knowing that the overflow will happen which in turn creates anxiety that also goes into the bucket. Even things that happen in the night can be filling the bucket at the same time, like it being too hot, a leaf-blower at dawn below your window, or a stuffy nose. 

Alone time when awake can also pull the plug a little bit and let the bucket drain a dribble, but often that alone time can end up being scrolling the internet or doing household related chores. Having a reset day is how to pull the bucket’s plug all the way while awake. Reset days require coordination with your household if you’re able to plan them in advance, although sometimes they need to happen with very little notice. They may take an afternoon, a whole day, or a weekend. Regularly scheduled reset days can also be helpful when the necessities of life fill your bucket quickly. The point of a reset day is to make your body comfortable so you brain can relax. This means staying in the moment and comfortable.

Find an alternate way to communicate with your household or other people who can help you rather than relying on verbal communication with other people. Texting is a great way to do it without having to be face to face, or only answering yes/no questions to limit the amount of talking you do. Let your household know that you’ll ask for the help you need and that they don’t need to bother you when you’re making a cup of tea or gathering a plate of snacks in the kitchen. They can also then be aware about their noise level or be able to take other responsibilities off your plate that day. I find that not speaking to other people helps me reset because that means one less thing I have to focus on (although speaking to my pets doesn’t seem to be a problem). Often, I can gauge how much more of a reset day I need based on how much conversation I feel like having. If you live alone, this step is much, much easier.

Start by getting your body clean, hydrated, and fed. Take a shower or bath and brush your teeth. Have a warm drink and a cool drink with you. Eat some basic foods that don’t take effort - you don't have to make a sandwich, just eat the cheese, bread, and meat straight while leaning again the counter; you don't have to chop up a salad, just eat the vegetables as you stand in the kitchen waiting for water to boil for tea. Staples from the pantry are always good to have on hand, like nuts, dried fruit, crackers, and good quality chocolate. 

Make a room that can be comfortable for you to rest and stay occupied. Put fresh sheets on your bed or cozy blankets on the sofa. Push the things on the floor against the walls so that you have space to move safely – deal with what is in the piles on another day. Get any dirty dishes soaking in the sink – wash them tomorrow – and dirty laundry into the laundry basket. Wear comfortable, clean clothing. Make the lighting and temperature comfortable, even if that means closing curtains and putting scarves over lampshades on a beautiful day. A fan in the next room can help block sounds. Let your senses be comfortable (smells, lighting, textures, sounds) so that your brain can shut off. 

Now that your brain is quieting down and your body is comfortable you have to stay physically occupied. Using your phone to text for support is fine but otherwise do not open apps or check the news. If keeping your phone across the room is too hard, log out of social media apps or uninstall them all together. Do Not Disturb is a good feature as well. If a weird little question is thought of, don’t research it right there. Instead, write the question down – you can check it tomorrow. 

Staying in the moment is hard but necessary. Some suggestions are: sorting a puzzle, reading a book, yoga or stretching, organizing your sock drawer, folding laundry, dance to some music videos, doodling, trim and file your nails, redress your doll collection, organize your bookshelves, listen to a podcast, or watch something that requires subtitles. 

If your mind starts to wander, switch to something else but keep bringing it back to being in the moment. You can even combine playing quiet music and mute the video with subtitles to keep you reading, not just listening. I really like Meditative Mind (https://www.youtube.com/@meditativemind) for relaxing background sounds and my favorite English subtitle-only YouTube channels is Martin's Vids (https://www.youtube.com/@MartinsVidsDotNet), about Disney theme park rides. All of these are just my personal experience with ways of pulling the plug on my bucket. You may have other things that keep you in the moment and shut your brain off that do not include endlessly scrolling on the internet. Social media is made to engage and enrage – that is the opposite of emptying your bucket.

It may take hours before you feel like speaking with anyone again or it may be the next morning, and that is okay. Still do your nighttime hygiene routine and go to bed at your regular time (or slightly earlier) knowing that the next day will be one where the level in your bucket is much, much lower. 

The awareness of where your bucket level is can also be a great gauge every day for deciding what spontaneous things you can do or when you might be ready for bed, no matter the time on the clock. I often use the short hand of “I’m done for the day” or “My bucket is nearly full” to tell my household that it is time for me to be done interacting with them and that any household responsibilities will need to be theirs that evening.

Whether your visualize the bucket being filled by liquids, sand and stones, or stars and galaxies is up to you. This metaphor works for me and I hope it works for you too.

#autism #autistic #actually autistic #reference #spoons #spoon theory #spoonie #sensory overload #stimming #stim #autism resource #autism powers #autism positivity #autism posting #neurodiversity #bucket metaphor #reset day #reset days

[sunscreenstudies]

reset sunday

#reset sunday #mental reset #technology break #social media break #reset day

[manasseh]

'22 oct. 14

This challenge comes at exactly the right time :-) ty tranquil. Yesterday was mid-terms, and now I have off until the end of next week. Bliss. I have to host a party tonight (the wine and cupcakes type), but other than that I will be sleeping and playing games ONLY. Haven't had the time in WEEKS ^^

Tranquil's Challenge day I: A new introduction seems in place ~ Call me Nas! A 20-something, studying creative technologies ( basically game design ++ ). At the moment I'm working on building portfolios and skill sets, and enjoying the new found superpower my adhd meds bring me!!

Since the challenge starts on my week off, I will be relaxing and catching up on some personal things as well; my Hebrew / Korean studies, cooking and baking, sports, and getting some of my music played! But also ticking off some to-do's so I can finish the last couple weeks of the uni block with (relative) ease ✓ I AM happy with where I am right now! Got out of the hole and have a clear view of where I want to be going!! It's very busy and social which is where I bloom tbh. Very exciting and motivating times ~ I wish you all the same, fr!!! I'm looking forward to reading everyone's entries sm ~

#tranquilfallbuddies #i forgot to post it #bc of the party :) #studyblr #challenge #reset day

[kurocookieemi]

Reset Day but Azra Demirci is the main protagonist

inspired by this picture by @askkassandragf-v-2

#hello massacre #azra demirci #reset day #hello neighbor oc #Instagram

[studentbyday]

end-of-semester reset / rejuvenation

🌸 how i want to spend my break so it's productive, restful, and rejuvenating... 🌸

clear and clean all the surfaces and things i use that should be cleaned!! (e.g. desk, piano top, night table, water bottle [try to get into the habit of washing it every day 💧], washroom)

vacuum

get outside as much as possible. the soul needs fresh air 🌬️🥺

all the tasks i planned for the rest of the december study challenge (note to self: see journal index)

back up my files

digital clean-up (e.g. delete unnecessary files from desktop, unsubscribe from things i don't read)

fix the closet mess and organize it for winter ❄️

all. the. laundry.

change bedding

work on figuring out a proper wind down routine that works for me (ideally it should start after dinner and gradually decrease in stimulation level 😅)

fix! my! sleep schedule! (i have 2 weeks to move my wake time from 9am to 8am...or a few minutes before bc i hate the sound of zesty's alarm which nearly always wakes me up with a start 🚨😂 )

journal to answer these questions for 2024: where is my life going? where do i want it to go? what milestones should i be setting for myself? what should i prioritize? (i.e. setting/revising my goals)

set up bujo for next year and figure out how i'm gonna keep track of all the things i wanna do

read a short article on moral philosophy so i have a better idea of what i would be getting into if i take a course on it...

read a vaccinology article

#sunday reset #life reset #reset day #100dop #self care #studyblr #uniblr #student life #studyspo #study motivation #100 days of productivity #100 days of studying #100 days of self discipline #getting my life together #getting my shit together #that girl #becoming that girl #self love #self help #reset #organization #daily routine #daily habits #productivity #take care of yourself #bujoblr #university student #college life #bujo inspo #🍵

[imstrongerthanallmymen]

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* agenda for the day *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

may 25th, 2022

wake early

tidy room

morning hygiene

stretch

breakfast

outfit

finish a book

draw

lunch

run to beauty store (possibly start hair dye process)

pack for college tour trip

dinner

night hygiene

read

sleep well<3

#girlblogging #girl blogger #coquette #coquette grunge #artist #tumblrgirl #literary fiction #lana del rey #grunge #fairy grunge #tumblr blog #my diary #daily routine #reset day

[junesprout]

new video for you! come along for an honest and realistic reset day in my life: doing the artist's way, cleaning and organizing, and making art

#personal #youtube video #reset day #mental health #personal development #self improvement #self care #coping with burnout #coping skills #Youtube

[forestal-ramblings]

Spent a Sunday at home , a total rest from work, not going out, studying a bit, but but mainly doing chores , washing clothes, changing the bedspread, cooking for the week.

I totally forgot about my job and I spent half the afternoon watching a Hallmark Christmas movie with a cup of tea.

I'm kinda introverted for a twenty something enjoying her first job , but it was cozy and nice so who cares.

#forestal ramblings #cozy #reset day

[bing-qi]

reset day

#original comic #artists on tumblr #reset day #doggo #taiwan