Autistic Comfort

I know on high energy days I want to rush through and get everything done while I have energy. But that just leads to overdoing it and crashing.

By making sure to stop myself between tasks and take breaks, I am able to continually evaluate how much energy I have left. As well as if I need a snack or a longer break before the next task.

I can also then tailor my next task to what I can manage. E.g. After a big task I may find I don't have enough energy to finish another big task that day, but I do have enough energy to complete a handful of smaller tasks with breaks. By doing this I'm able to avoid completing depleting my energy and crashing.

Eventually, a bunch of small changes equals more room to breathe.
If you are able to simplify your life and make things easier for you, I believe it's worth it.

An example of a small change in my life: like many with sensory issues, I dislike mint toothpaste. I'm able to handle it, but on more sensitive sensory days, I would brush my teeth with just water (if I did).
Originally, when i saw different flavoured toothpaste (I use hismile), I thought great, but it's too expensive. I can save money and just deal.
But now I believe my comfort is worth the small extra cost. Instead of pushing through it, now I dont feel resistance to brushing my teeth. It's so much easier to perform this form of self care now.

For me, this extra cost does not affect my finances.