Hello — who dis?

Hi there, my name is Mariia, and I’ve stopped trying to pick one thing to be. I’m a data engineer in Stockholm, I’m an artist — I paint and it’s a big part of my life — and I’m proven autistic and self-diagnosed ADHD, working through a long 10+ years burnout.

This blog is the AuDHD side of my life. The art has its own home; here I write about everything around how I manage to live life instead of surviving — managing energy, the setup I’m building so that I don’t over-extend, what actually helps me post-burnout, and whatever new thing I am hyperfocusing on currently.

The name comes from spoon theory. I get only so many spoons a day, and honestly most of what I’ve worked out is about spending them well — stopping at somewhere good instead of pushing to 100% and crashing.

Disclaimer: These are notes, not mental health advice. It’s my way, built from my own experience and struggles — not intended to work for everyone, just what works for me. But if you find yourself facing something similar, feel free to try what I’m doing and please share your experience!