About The Spoonie Pad
Created by Brittany Leigh
Hi, I’m Brittany — a degree-qualified Naturopath and the founder of Brittany Leigh Naturopathy, where I specialise in supporting people living with chronic illness, POTS, EDS, and nervous system dysregulation.
As someone who also lives with chronic illness, I understand firsthand that managing your health often feels like a full-time job. Between pacing, medications, appointments, and the constant mental load of how much energy you have left, it can be overwhelming.
The Spoonie Pad was born from that lived experience. Because, I know how vital it is to plan your day around your spoons.
The Story Behind "Spoon Theory"
The term “Spoonie” comes from The Spoon Theory, created by Christine Miserandino. In her story, spoons represent units of energy — a metaphor for how people with chronic illness must carefully ration limited energy throughout the day.
While others may start each morning with an unlimited supply of spoons, spoonies might begin with just a few — and every task, from showering to making a meal, uses one up. Once you’re out of spoons, you’re done for the day. It’s a simple yet powerful way to describe an invisible struggle that so many of us live daily.
This concept has been widely adopted by those with Chronic Illness to bring together to community, highlight shared struggles and explain to loved ones the concept of invisible illness and energy pacing.
The Birth of The Spoonie Pad
The Spoonie Pad was created as a tangible tool to help you budget your energy — just like you’d budget your money. It’s a daily notepad designed with chronic illness in mind, helping you visually plan your day, prioritise rest, and celebrate small wins.
Each page helps you track how many spoons you have, what’s truly essential, and what can wait. It’s more than stationery — it’s a self-care system that empowers you to honour your body’s limits, make space for recovery, and find balance in your day-to-day life.
Why The Spoonie Pad Matters
Living with chronic illness means constantly making trade-offs: shower or cook? work or rest? connect or conserve?
The Spoonie Pad gives you a gentle, structured way to navigate those choices
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned spoonie, it’s a reminder that rest is productive and that managing your energy is an act of self-advocacy and self-compassion.