It turns out I still have more to say about pacing. Specifically, I’d like to talk about using aids for mobility - canes, crutches, wheelchairs, scooters, and any other device that makes it easier to move from one place to another. They aren’t for everyone, but if they're something you’ve used or considered, read on.

In previous posts, I talked about the general principles for pacing and some specific strategies for how to budget energy. I talked being mindful about how much energy is available, and how pacing ourselves can allow us to use limited energy on the things that matter to us. The budgeting worksheets from the last post (and below) can help us get more clear about our priorities and the costs of doing different activities. But ultimately, it’s on us to make choices that work for us.

In the last post, I talked about what pacing is, but it's easier said than done. Let's get specific about how to budget your energy, so you can make sure you can do the things that matter most.

Are you tired all the time? Do you regularly feel fatigued, or have chronic exhaustion? Do you have a chronic illness? Does it flare up if you overdo it? Does your energy crash if you do too much, or if you don’t take care of yourself exactly right? Does being tired all the time keep you from doing the things you care about?

You may need to start pacing yourself better. Let’s talk about what pacing is, and how to start pacing yourself better.