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'''Spoons''' are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy. | '''Spoons''' are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy. The term '''spoon theory''' was coined by Christine Miserandino in a [https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ blog post]. | ||
The more spoons you have, the more tasks you can accomplish. However, accomplishing a difficult task will consume one of your spoons of energy. | The more spoons you have, the more tasks you can accomplish. However, accomplishing a difficult task will consume one of your spoons of energy. | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 23 August 2022
Spoons are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy. The term spoon theory was coined by Christine Miserandino in a blog post.
The more spoons you have, the more tasks you can accomplish. However, accomplishing a difficult task will consume one of your spoons of energy.
The metaphor has since been extended, with forks (stressors that can dig into you — and you can cope with a few, until it's one too many) and knives (traumas).
