Alexis C
Active Member
Hi everyone. I dont know if this is an ASD thing or it is just one of my many flaws but I encounter a lot of problems with my family when it comes to the pattern of doing things.
First of all, my family is very good at organizing their daily routine. They dont need to write it all down like i do. They are all independent and very capable. I dont know why i just couldnt think like them. I know our mindset is different but i dont think that is supposed to be that different. They often criticize me for not being able to do things effectively and efficiently. At times, they would have to accompany me to run my own errands so nth can go wrong. My method may be ineffective, slow, inefficient and sometimes stupid but they always work. And yes, my way of doing things may consume a lot more time and effort but im comfortable with it.
However they dont understand. They think i should get better with this by following their way. And im trying to. Its a slow process but im really trying. Im now working in a clothing store where things are ever changing and i think im doing good by adapting their pace. Im managing my own budget of expense so i dont have to ask them for money anymore. But its not good enough for them, cuz time is running out (im studying overseas and will be leaving in a few weeks) and their patience are also running out ( i lost my wallet recently and they didnt think i took care of it neatly).
I really am trying but some things just cant change. How am i supposed to tell them im trying to change when they already labelled me as "inefficient" and "slow"?
First of all, my family is very good at organizing their daily routine. They dont need to write it all down like i do. They are all independent and very capable. I dont know why i just couldnt think like them. I know our mindset is different but i dont think that is supposed to be that different. They often criticize me for not being able to do things effectively and efficiently. At times, they would have to accompany me to run my own errands so nth can go wrong. My method may be ineffective, slow, inefficient and sometimes stupid but they always work. And yes, my way of doing things may consume a lot more time and effort but im comfortable with it.
However they dont understand. They think i should get better with this by following their way. And im trying to. Its a slow process but im really trying. Im now working in a clothing store where things are ever changing and i think im doing good by adapting their pace. Im managing my own budget of expense so i dont have to ask them for money anymore. But its not good enough for them, cuz time is running out (im studying overseas and will be leaving in a few weeks) and their patience are also running out ( i lost my wallet recently and they didnt think i took care of it neatly).
I really am trying but some things just cant change. How am i supposed to tell them im trying to change when they already labelled me as "inefficient" and "slow"?
