#low spoon tips

[christianwolfganglindner]

skincare tips from a neurodivergent person with acne who doesn't like consumerism and doesn't have a lot of money or spoons, with explanations:

i found that there is little to no content about taking care of your skin that doesn't promote buying wild amounts of pricy products for the ✨ aesthetic ✨, following 10 step routines that are highly unrealistic for nd ppl or those who work full-time, and using unnecessary amounts of plastic and harsh stuff on your face so i thought i'd share what i figured has helped me so far <3

sunscreen - i know this one's a classic but it actually helped so much with my acne. idk why but uv rays apparently take a huge toll on my skin and make me break out a lot more than when i use sunscreen (might be sun allergy but this works on non-allergic skin too!). if aging is something you're concerned about this also definitely is the best prevention of wrinkles and stuff, but really it just makes sense to use one every day to prevent skin damage, overpigmentation, sunburn and skin cancer, not just because of looks! (especially if you live somewhere sunny.) i use an spf 50 spray from my local drugstore, i found that spray spf has a much more tolerable texture for me than the thick oily ones. most importantly you just need to wash it off at the end of the day (not that i'd follow through with that every day but as long as it's regular you're fine). i've tried both mineral and chemical sunscreens, i personally prefer chemical ones because they don't leave a whitecast and aren't as drying, but for others with really sensitive skin mineral might be better because it doesn't actually absorb into the skin but repels uv rays by reflecting them. just make sure you get spf 30 or higher!! mine is about 5-10€ per bottle and usually lasts me about two to three months. there are a lot fancier ones that are hyped right now but really as long as it has modern uv filters and doesn't contain octocrylene, oxybenzone or alcohol i found it doesn't matter which one you pick.

cleanser - i also don't consequently do this every day (none of the things on this list actually but hey) and of course it doesn't solve the whole problem, but washing my face has helped me a lot to at least reduce the amount of breakouts i get. my skin doesn't like many cleansers, now i mainly just use a drugstore brand water-based gentle cleanser that is pH neutral to skin. as far as i know the only important thing is really just that it's gentle, meaning no alcohol/parabens/perfume etc (those are a bad idea in skincare in general). after i wear makeup i also use an oil cleanser or micellar water or something like that bc that gets rid of any waterproof stuff i use (which i do a lot ngl). apparently you're supposed to always use both but i just can't be bothered when i'm not wearing makeup and so far my skin doesn't hate me for it. i spend 3€ on mine and like 2€ on the makeup remover one that both last me for like half a year (longer if i wear less makeup during that time obviously).

peeling - if you don't have acne or other skin concerns you might as well skip this, but for me, this has really helped with reducing my acne and having a more bouncy glowy type of skin generally. i sometimes use an AHA/PHA acid peeling cleanser or a salicylic acid peeling solution after my dermatologist recommended it (the important word here is OR, i've learned the hard way that using both together is a horrible idea) and they work great. what's important is that you realllllly should use sunscreen the day after because they do make your skin a lot more sensitive and you should also only use it a couple times a week so your skin has time to regenerate. it's also better to stay away from mechanical peels that have like the little beads in them. they tend to cause a lot of small injuries on your face and don't really peel evenly (also most of them use microplastics for the beads that get into the environment when you wash it off). these are more expensive in my experience, mine is 9€ but i haven't found any that work the same for less, but that's really just me! i have had mine for over half a year now and i'm a little more than half done with it so it will probably last me a year (mostly because i don't use it every day).

moisturizer - probably self-explanatory, most ppl need something to keep their skin moisturized, even if you have oily skin (because oily skin usually is just a sign of dehydration/a damaged skin barrier that your body tries to compensate for by producing more sebum). this one is especially important to me during winter. really doesn't need to be anything fancy and i'd personally recommend getting one that has a lot of glycerin instead of hyaluronic acid or other fancy stuff. hyaluronic acid is a beloved child of skincare marketing but most products that contain it really don't do much. one, simply because the formula that is used for it in industrial production is Not That Good and two, in itself, hyaluronic acid usually is way too big of a molecule to actually penetrate the skin far enough to do shit. you can use a liquid or cream type moisturizer, or try both if you have dry ass patches like me, i personally like the liquid one more because of texture again. i usually spend 8€ on my liquid and creamy one together and they last me for fucking ever (think i'm actually still on my first ones from like, one and a half years ago because i use them interchangeably so that checks out).

barrier protection - this kinda goes hand in hand with moisturizer, but i like to use a richer product along my moisturizer bc it's not nourishing enough on its own for me and i haven't found a better one yet, but you can totally combine the two if you can. what my doctor said is important is that it contains some type of ceramide complex, ceramides are naturally occuring in the skin barrier and when you have a depleted/damaged barrier like me, breakouts and scarring and irritation happens, so this really calmed my skin down a lot! my cream is about 4-6€ depending on where i buy it from but lasts me three or four months usually.

zinc/panthenol - this might be a niche one but i've read online that zinc or panthenol paste that you use for healing wounds or getting rid of scars can help with acne and for me, it actually helps with acute patches. i just put a little bit on any wounds or zits i have before bed and usually the next day they are a lot smaller or even gone completely. might be worth a try and you can also use it on cuts or other scabs of course. these usually go for about 5€ per tube, i just get them from the bandaids and first-aid supply section from my drugstore.

all of this boils down to around 30€ for about half a year, making it around 5€ per month (that's a little less than 5 dollars or pounds). in the beginning it might get more expensive because trying out different stuff and finding what products work for my skin was a whole process of itself, but now that i've settled on these few things i rarely ever have to buy new ones, just when one of my go-tos runs out.

how to use - a good rule of thumb is to keep it as simple as possible and when using, to go from lightest to heaviest so a heavy cream doesn't "block out" your light moisturizer or something. in the morning, i just wash with water to wake myself up and put on sunscreen, sometimes i'll moisturize before that as well, but only if i'm seriously in the mood bc my sunscreen usually feels hydrating enough and i don't have much time before heading out anyway. often times i'll also just really not have the spoons for any of this and might have to choose between brushing my teeth and doing my skincare, so i also don't do this super regularly. in my experience, just trying to keep at it as good as possible is the best i can do and it has helped me more than doing nothing. in the evening, i'll usually remove my makeup if i'm wearing any and start by washing with a cleanser, then using a peel like once or twice a week afterwards, and then finish by moisturizing and putting on cream. that makes 3 or 4 steps total, but often when i'm tired i just bring it to 2 by only cleansing and putting on cream. i know for ppl with really severe acne or other illnesses that that might not be enough, and it definitely wasn't for me either at first when i started taking care of my skin and my face was covered in acne completely, but i've gradually worked my way up to this.

of course there are a lot of other products as well and a lot of other active ingredients like vitamin c or retinol or different acids but these are my personal basics/staples (i'm also fairly young and wouldn't consider my acne super heavy). i have found that keeping it simple usually works better in the long run. a lot of fancy products are mostly marketing and just irritating because of unnecessary scenting, sulfates or whatever. your skin is very much able to take care of itself most of the time, my personal ambition with skincare products is not to do my body's job myself but to just help its healing and balancing process.

hope this was somehow helpful <3

#lindner talks #ramble #autism #skincare #skincare tips #actually neurodivergent #skincare on a budget #low spoon tips #cw cut mention

[thespectralcottage]

Getting Back Into Your Practice

Sometimes life is shitty and your spiritual practice doesn't take priority. Thats okay. Here are some tips for how to get back into your practice once you're feeling up for it.

Cleanse and Clean Your Space This is defiantly the first think you should focus your energy on. This can take as long as needed and as intensive as you want or feel is needed. Spiritual and physically cleanse your space. Pick up items, open windows and start your cleansing method of choice.

Redo Wards and Protections Once you've cleansed its important to redo your protection. Cleanse to get rid of, protect to keep it away. Even if nothing has *hit* your protections and wards, its important to keep up to date on them being energized.

Keep Actives Low on Spoons Now that you've done the basics, stick to low spoon actives and slowly build from there. Even if you feel super energized and ready to get into it- you want to take things slow. This'll help you from losing steam..

Slowly Add Back In Your Daily Practice This is totally unique person to person, but dont expect to be back into your multi step daily routine right away. Add in each step one at a time, or slowly so you wont feel overwhelmed.

Come Up with a Ritual Youre EXCITED About You want to focus on the parts of witchcraft you love. Do something you've always wanted to try, something you always love doing, or anything that will make you excited for the working.

Pick a New Topic, Not an Older One Getting into your practice and going to an older topic might feel disheartening. Pick a new topic like astrology, plants, or an aspect of witchcraft you havent gotten too into before. Then go back to the older topic you left on.

Do Some Divination on What You Need Right Now Spend time with your spirit team, deities or ancestors and figure out what you should be focusing in on right now. Maybe you need more rest, maybe theres a ritual they want you to work on.

Remember You Dont Have To Do Magic Daily Dont put too much stress into doing something every single day. Take breaks. Youre still a witch.

I hope these helped. Remember to take things slow and dont let the pressure of getting back into it weigh you down. Magic is suppose to help not hinder.

#witchcraft #witchythings #pagan witch #spellwork #daily practice #witch tips #witch community #low spoons #getting back into your practice #witches #witchblr #green witch #the spectral cottage

[hiswitchcraft]

I am a witch who's trying to get back into witchcraft after an immense amount of burn out. The burn out wasn't due to the witchcraft, it was due to things piling on my brain in general. What sort of things do you suggest to ease myself back into it? If you don't have an answer that's okay, just thought to ask

I've been dealing with this myself and I actually just made a video on it that I really like not too long ago, so I think I can help you!

How to Come Back to the Craft After Burn Out (+ A Guide to doing Witchcraft with Low Spoons) 

I was burnt out in general and because of the craft, particularly because of the way I was filtering my personal practice through social media. I realized a lot of my burnout was tied to pushing myself, and shame. I feel like maybe this is common. This is a mix of both personal and witchy advice, and I may be projecting, but I think you have to focus first and foremost on not rushing back in and getting overwhelmed by adding a bunch of stuff to your routine at once and trying to do everything right or perfect. A good practice or routine is sustainable, not perfect. Perfect is the enemy of good, and also the enemy of done. I've had to focus on this a lot recently. 

With this in mind, you might be wondering where you should even begin when it comes to actually practicing again. Remember to go slow. I’d suggest thinking about what you were doing and interested in before and start practicing and researching whatever sounds the most fun when you’re ready. You could also go over any notes you had about your practice before, if you had a blog or something look at that, etc. You get the idea! It will help you remember and might inspire you. If you really enjoyed tarot for example, you could do that when you feel inspired to. Starting slow is important. if you want go slower you could just do whatever practices you were doing before, or like now, whenever you feel like it. You could also try working witchcraft into your routine. Routine is hard for a lot of people but it doesn’t have to be intense. It can just be adding one thing. That’s all it needs to be. It could be something you do once a month, once a week, when you wake up, after you brush your teeth, only some days or whatever you think will make you feel the best.  

Of course I don’t know anything about your practice but to inspire you and others, here’s some ways you can easily introduce magic into your life. 

Daily divination  A tarot card every morning is what I like to do but you could use any kind of divination you like! 

Meditation  Meditate for a few minutes every morning/evening. Even 2 minutes makes a difference. Also, despite popular belief meditation does not have to be emptying your mind. 

Dream interpretation  Interpret or just journal about your dreams! Honestly journaling in general I think is great for witches. 

Witchy items of the day  Pick out some items to carry on you for the day. This could be crystals or herbs you want the properties of, a hag stone, or other items with properties you want to draw to you or use in your practice. 

Intention in drinks & food!  If you have coffee or tea every morning or day you can stir intention into it. Clockwise for things you want in, counterclockwise for things you want to banish. Or that’s the typical belief/way people suggest doing it. You can also stir sigils into it or add items to your drinks/food with or by intention. 

Enchanting personal care  Another way you can bring magic in your everyday life is enchanting personal care products. I’d do this for added layers of warding but you could get super creative with this and do whatever intention you like. 

Sigils sigils sigils  Sigils are fun to make. You can use them for a ton of other things on this list. Stir them into your drinks. Draw a sigil on your skin using lotion. Write them on your walls for warding. Sigils, sigils, ... sigils! 

Spritz cleansing If you have a hard time cleansing or not a lot of energy right now when you DO have energy you can put together a mixture for cleansing using a spritz bottle and then you have it done and ready to go ahead of time for many cleansing sessions. Beware of herbs and things you add if you have any allergies/pets. Actually just research any plants you handle anyway. 

Layering your wards  If you’re struggling with burn out right now you probably don’t have a lot of energy so this is a tip I like for when this happens and just the long term overall. Always add small layers using different methods to your personal and spacial wards. An example of this I love is some of the above, carrying an item with strong protective properties or writing sigils on the bottom of your shoes/sewing them into your clothes/etc are some other ideas I love. Customize as needed! Be creative! 

Basically just think of things you do everyday and try to make it witchy! Or think of practices you want to do more, like maybe cleansing, and figure out how to make it easier. 

Also I did mention research. I think in addition to picking a practice to try again or add to your routine, picking a topic to research that sparks interest may help too. Here are some ideas for that!

Intention 

Cleansing 

Charging

Grounding

Warding 

Circle casting 

Consecration 

Visualization 

Meditation methods 

Divination types (some are listed below)

Tarot 

Oracle cards 

Lenormand 

Pendulums 

Runes

Scrying

Astrology 

Palmistry 

Dream interpretation 

Spell types & spell construction 

Taglocks 

Sigils 

Other symbols & what they mean

The Theban alphabet 

Color magic 

Moon phases 

The Elements 

Correspondences of days, times, etc 

Crystals 

Moon water

Black salt

Plants, herbs, and spices in witchcraft  

Local plants 

Local history & folklore 

Pantheons & their deities 

Deity work

Spirit work

Astral projection 

Hope this helps 💕

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[electrocow]

new protection blend for low spoon witches (or anyone really)

Okay so you know how we can use eggshells for protection? And that you normally store them some variation of broken up?

Well I tried to put some of mine from breakfast in the coffee grinder....only to realize there was some coffee bean grounds in it. Now we also know that coffee can be used for grounding, and to make whatever you put it in (potions) more potent.

So naturally my chronically low spoon ass had a lightbulb moment and realized that this could work very well together.

So my point is save your spoons. As long as everything is shelf stable who the hell cares. Bonus points if it makes something stronger. Happy witching!

#Low spoon witch #Spoonies witches #beginner witch #witchcraft #protection spell #broom closet witch #baby witch #witchblr #witchythings #Eggshell spell #spell ingredients #Kitchen witch #Easy spell #beginner witchcraft #witchcraft 101 #Lazy witchcraft #witchy tips

[rickashay-spirit]

closet witch, low spoons, or for those otherwise unable to bake bread or do much for lammas / lughnasah:

Watch the bread episodes of great British bake off, or watch something on YouTube related to the holiday, baking bread, etc. ASMR bread baking, perhaps? And remember, you are still valid and a magickal being, even if you can't do certain things right now.

#lammas #lughnasadh #witch tip #witchcraft #low spoons #spoonie witch #closet witch #baby witch #baby witch tips #witchy #witchblr

[cheapveganmeals]

Low Spoons Cooking Tip!

cook grains and beans in bulk, and then freeze them! make sure you lay them as thin and flat as possible on something like a silicone-lined baking sheet, so they break up easily before you put them in freezer-safe bags.

saves a TON of time and effort during the following weeks, always having beans or rice ready-to-go for a fraction of the price of pre-cooked stuff from the store! :)

#vegan #cooking #recipe #cooking tips #low spoons cooking

[kinkyolivegarden]

pal on ig asked for easyish recipes and these r the ones I sent them. I'm a very lazy cook and I make these guys all the time!!

#snail.txt #recipes #low spoons #adhd hacks #adhd life tips #idk what else to tag

[trashshouldnt]

RAH anyone have tips for beginner goths?? im so fucking scared of getting made fun of but i want to actually look a way that makes me happy

#its hard to look nice on low spoon days so if theres any tips for low effort goth that would also be helpful. #*?? #im just really scared of being made fun of for not knowing what im doing #goth #gothblr #what the fuckdo i tag this as #goth subculture

[yasemin-writes]

Dental Hygiene x AuDHD

I don’t know who needs to hear this but…

…you can brush your teeth wherever you want

…whenever you want

…for however long you want

Shower? Cool.

Sitting in bed? Cool.

30 seconds at 3pm in the office bathroom? Cool.

#adhd #spoonie #low spoons #audhd #actually autistic #actually neurodiverse #spoonie tips

[witch--tips]

WITCH TIP

Dedicate/enchant/etc candle holders if you don’t feel like going through that process for every candle you use

#ex. dedicating a candle holder to a spirit and every candle used in it is therefore also automatically dedicated to them #so you dont need to dedicate every individual candle every time you get them a new one #helpful especially if youre disabled! #witch tips #candle magic #enchanting #spoonie witch #realizing this is similar advice to another recent post of mine #you can tell the weeks i have low spoons lol

[tears-of-amber]

Today I stay in my room and rest. There’s no shame in resting, idc what able-bodied people say. One of the most important things I do when I feel more energy is I make my bedroom a nice sanctuary so that when I’m bedridden I don’t feel icky or upset staying in my bedroom! -Velvet Rose 🌹

#witchcraft #witch #witchblr #pagan #spirituality #witchy #velvetrosewitchery #low spoon days #spoonie witch tips #spoonie witchcraft #spoonie #spoonie community

[artfullheart]

I'm making an extensive list with laundry tips since I find myself giving a lot of laundry advice. If there's anything anyone wants to know or things I should add, just let me know here or in an ask and I'll add it. I'm trying to focus on basics and things I think everyone should know.

#laundry tips #tips and tricks #how to #low spoons

[songmingisthighs]

it's 4.40 am and i want indomie kari with bacon

#smt tmi #but i have to get out of my bed #and risk waking toothless #i alr got out of bed twice #to pee #pro tip for indomie #things to add #a teaspoon or a lil bit over half a spoon of butter #egg is a must #plus point if yoh can keep the yolk intact #and half cooked #so it's runny #then add a splash of low fat milk #i like to add spring onions #or broccoli #GOD I WANT BROCCOLI #i'm hungry #i'm gonna gnaw on my pillow #bye

[cephy-the-squid]

Cool kids leave comments on every chapter of every fic they enjoy, even if its just “extra kudos” or a keyboard smash. People who don’t leave comments on the fics they enjoy are not cool kids. If you leave a comment only on the first update you are a neutral kid, but cool kids are cooler. Be a cool kid.

#fanfic etiquette #fanfic #fic #ao3 #fanfic writing #fanfiction #reading fanfiction #fanfic tips #people put a ton of work into those fics #and they won’t know you appreciate it if you don’t tell them #they aren’t being paid #so your nice words mean a lot #spoken as both a writer and a reader #because this is important #and i know sometimes spoons are low #but do your best #try to at least copy and paste something like #extra kudos!!! #it will mean more than you expect

[ethereal-stag-syndicate]

Low spoon day

today we had a low spoon day and it's kinda hard for us to stand for a while! but we need to clean the microwave and go for a walk. Does anyone have any tips?

#spoonie #no spoons #low spoons #me cfs #chronic fatigue #spoonie tips #chronically ill #chronic illness #pls help

[lowspoonsinstantrecipes]

Hydration tip:

High water-content gelatin!

There’s lots of reasons drinking water can be hard, but for many people eating jello is a lot easier. It’s colorful! It has a uniform texture! It has a flavor that isn’t “tap water flavor”! And as a bonus, it’s easy to make.

If you’re buying flavored gelatin packets from the store that already have sugar and dye in them, just follow the directions on the packaging for a nice jiggly treat. Adding more water to that recipe will only reward you with jelly slush (I tried it, it was bad). If you buy unflavored gelatin, you can mix it with fruit juice and control the amount of sugar that ends up in your final product (water that’s full of sugar isn’t less hydrating, but calorie needs vary. Regular jello can be too sweet or flavorful for some people to get enough water this way).

Recipe:

2 cups apple juice

1 1/2 cups boiling water

1/2 cup cold water (or fruit juice of choice)

2 packets unflavored gelatin

Note: this recipe assumes that one packet of unflavored gelatin normally makes one cup of jello. Different brands may package their products differently, so check your packaging for instructions before you start.

Directions: pour 1/2 cup of cold water or fruit juice of choice into a heatproof container large enough to hold at least 4 cups of liquid (a Pyrex glass measuring pitcher is perfect for this, but make sure your vessel has a spout you can comfortably pour from). Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin on top, and let it rest until all of the gelatin powder becomes wet (it will darken and become translucent). Slowly pour 1.5 cups of boiling water over the hydrated gelatin, stirring until all of the gelatin has dissolved. Then add 2 cups of cold or room temperature apple juice, and stir to mix thoroughly. Pour into a large dish (or several single-serving containers), cover, and chill for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

Some notes:

Apple juice is high in pectin, the chemical found in many fruits that helps jams and preserves thicken and set. The pectin helps the gelatin set, making a nice firm jello even with extra liquid.

If you want a milder flavored jello that isn’t as sweet, reduce the amount of apple juice but keep everything else the same. It will make less jello but the consistency should be about the same.

If you want sweeter jello, you can replace some of the water with fruit juice of your choice; just mix it with the rest of the water and heat it to a boil before adding it to the hydrated gelatin.

You can use any fruit juice to flavor your gelatin, but the enzymes found in raw pineapple will prevent your jello from setting. Canned pineapple juice has been cooked and won’t contain those enzymes, so use that instead if you really want pineapple.

My favorite yogurt comes in single-serving cups with plastic lids, so I save those and use them as jello cups. Other suggestions for portioning include:

Ice cube trays (difficult to remove the jello unless you have the kind with removable walls, and may be difficult to clean. However, you can freeze your jello cubes after they set to pop them out like regular ice cubes [maybe. I haven’t tested this]. Frozen jello is its own texture experience, your mileage may vary)

Small dessert glasses or baby food jars, if you have those on hand (still a potential hassle to clean if you have a lot of them, but you can at least put those in the dishwasher if you have one)

Silicone cupcake wrappers (see above for cleaning concerns, but these have the benefit of being difficult to break and easily stackable, minimizing storage issues. Plus they come in fun colors. I recommend arranging these on a sturdy tray (or inside a muffin pan) before filling, and placing the tray in the fridge rather than moving a bunch of individual wobbly cups full of sticky liquid).

Paper cupcake wrappers. I haven’t tried this, so I don’t know if jello soaking into the paper would be a problem, but I still recommend getting the kind that’s lightly waxed. Putting these in a muffin pan would be a must, as I don’t trust them to hold liquid on their own. The upside to these is they’re disposable and easy to store in large quantities with minimal space. These also come in fun colors and even patterns.

Waxed paper cups. Again for smaller ones I recommend putting them on a tray to make your life easier. These also have the benefit of being disposable and don’t require you to own a muffin pan to use.

#low spoons recipe #flavor rating mild #cleanup rating some extra dishes #not an instant recipe #hydration #hydration tips #apple juice #fruit juice #unflavored gelatin #jello