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This post was inspired by a theory I really like: the Spoon Theory. It was created by Christine Miserandino in her powerful essay The Spoon Theory , where she uses a handful of spoons to describe the daily energy budgeting required when living with a chronic illness. While the metaphor comes from, and remains deeply meaningful within, the chronic illness community, I’m using it here as a lens for my own reflections on how we manage and mismanage energy. It’s also a metaphor

There’s something I’ve been thinking about for the past few years, as Christmas approaches, that I’d like to share. There is such a strong expectation to be merry and bright . To fully embrace the festive spirit. To sprinkle fairy lights and gingerbread spice over everything we touch. And while that can be lovely (and I do love Christmas), the reality for many people is much more complex. For some, the festive season brings loneliness. For others, it highlights loss or dif