Check Your Capacity

Check your capacity before blaming your personality.

The tiny version

Pause and name what you need right now.

When to try it

Irritated, Exhausted, Overstimulated, Fed up.

What you need

A few minutes. No special equipment or purchases required.

What you need to hear

There is no perfect way to do this. Choose what feels manageable.

Try this

Check food, water, sleep, pain, noise and demands. Reduce one avoidable demand and meet one immediate need.

Afterwards

Notice what changed, if anything. Choose one small next step or rest.

Journal prompt

What am I trying to tolerate when I have no capacity left?

Keep it comfortable

Adapt or stop if this increases distress. This is a reflective activity, not a replacement for professional support.