Version June 2024
| Planning and organizing |
| Switch between tasks that take a lot of energy and those that take less energy. |
| Try to plan ahead so you aren't doing too many things that take a lot of energy every day or week. |
| Have others help you as much as possible. It helps you get tasks done, and it makes those who want to help feel useful. |
| Combine chores or errands to lower the number of tasks you need to do. |
| Arrange your household so most activities can be done on 1 floor. |
| Organize ahead of time so you don't have to rush. |
| Pacing |
| Get enough rest. Try to rest between activities. You can also stop to rest before you get tired, even if it means stopping in the middle of a task. |
| Try to avoid bursts of activity, because they can drain your energy. |
| Follow a routine, and pace your activities on good days as well as bad days. |
| Positioning |
| Sit to do things when possible. |
| Use assistive devices, like walkers, scooters, canes, handrails, crutches, and grab bars. These help you do things without bending, reaching, or using too much energy. |
| Avoid heavy lifting (such as children, pots and pans, and laundry). |
| Use carts or wagons to move things from 1 place to another. |
| Wear a fanny pack, carpenter's belt, jacket, or sweater with pockets to carry things. |
| Prioritizing |
| Focus on things you enjoy doing. |
| Be realistic with yourself. |
| When you're too tired to eat or shop for groceries |
| Let others help prepare or bring food. Family or friends usually like to help! |
| Shop at less busy times. |
| Meal preparation |
| Have all of your ingredients ready before you prepare a meal. |
| Use mixes or pre-packaged foods. |
| Use cookware you can serve from. |
| Use small, lightweight appliances. |
| Buy utensils that fit comfortably in your hand. |
| Store items you use a lot at chest level, so you don't have to bend and reach. |
| Line ovens and drip pans with foil for easier cleanup. |
| Let dishes air dry, or use a dishwasher. |
| Child care |
| Plan activities or outings at places where you can sit or lie down. |
| Use day care programs. |
| Have children help with household chores by making a game out of it. |
| Work |
| Plan work around your best times of the day. |
| Organize work areas so your equipment is within easy reach. |
| Take rest breaks. |
| Work part time, if possible. |
| Leisure |
| Plan activities that let you sit or lie down. |
| Plan social events for times of the day when you have the most energy. |
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