The Autistic Trait That Causes Burnout | Autism From The Inside

#autism #burnout #executivefunction I’ve just realised something simple… and slightly uncomfortable. One autistic trait might be actively contributing to my overwhelm and burnout. It’s not just that too much is coming in. It’s that I struggle to let things go. Ideas. Responsibilities. Thoughts. Physical objects. I hold onto them “just in case.” And over time, that creates a massive unsorted pile… in my room and in my brain. I’d love to hear if this resonates with you. WANT TO HELP ME CONTINUE TO MAKE MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? Check out my Patreon account:   / afti   WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY? Check out upcoming events here: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.a... Or join our Facebook social group:   / 722729774905114   🎞️Timestamps: 00:00 The trait that causes overwhelm 00:29 The “full cup” metaphor 01:45 Not being able to let things go 03:13 Executive function sorting 04:46 Ideas that pile up 06:28 The filing cabinet analogy 07:39 Responsibility hypervigilance 08:51 Practising letting go 10:11 Do moments need to be captured? ----------------------------------------------- 👋Welcome to Autism From The Inside!!! If you're autistic or think you or someone you love might be on the autism spectrum, this channel is for you! I'm Paul Micallef, and I discovered my own autism at age 30. Yes, I know, I don't look autistic. That's exactly why I started this channel in the first place because if I didn't show you, you would never know. Autism affects many (if not all!) aspects of our lives, so on this channel, I want to show you what Autism looks like in real people and give you some insight into what's happening for us on the inside. We'll break down myths and misconceptions, discuss how to embrace autism and live well, and share what it's like to be an autistic person. Join me as I share what I've found along my journey, so you don't have to learn it the hard way. Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss my new video every Friday and some bonus content thrown in mid-week too. ➡️️    / @autismfromtheinside   👋Connect with me: ➡️️ Patreon:   / aspergersfromtheinside   ➡️️ Facebook:   / autismfromtheinside.com.au   ➡️️ Twitter:   / aspiefrominside   ➡️️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autismfromin... ➡️️ Written Blog: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.a... ➡️️ Email: [email protected] Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy my channel! Peace, ~ Paul #autism #burnout #executivefunction