Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi

TMWT Episode 004 - Spoon Living: Spoon Theory and You

April 10, 2019 Tzvi Hilsenrath, LCSW Season 1 Episode 4
Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi
TMWT Episode 004 - Spoon Living: Spoon Theory and You
Show Notes

TMWT Episode 004 - Spoon Living: Spoon Theory and You

Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.

In this episode, we talk about The Spoon Theory: what it is, how it can be useful to those struggling with anxiety and depression, and how the ideas behind Spoon Theory can help us make better decisions. 

I give a piece of myself, in every sense of the word, when I do anything.” - Christine Miserando

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

  • How The Spoon Theory explains what it is like living with chronic pain and illness 
  • We better understand what it is like to live with anxiety or depression 
  • Why it is sometimes harder to make decisions than others 
  • How to organize your day to accomplish the most with the least effort 

Mentioned Resources:

  • Read Christine Miserando's original article about The Spoon Theory here
  • Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney here

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