Pacing is a key concept for people with fibromyalgia and other chronic fatigue-based illnesses. We hear about it all the time. But how do we actually take it and use it in our daily lives to help us to improve our quality of life? A member of the Melissa vs Fibromyalgia Membership team asked me to put this together, so here it is.
Pacing with Fibromyalgia Training Video Part Two
In this second part of the pacing training series we talk about how pacing can look practically in your life – the different parts of your life you can use it. From work hours, to exercise, to managing your energy across the day. We also talk about the difference this has made for me.
In this talk we are going to talk look at what my pacing includes (all of the things you
can consider and use the idea for). What the point of it is.
As we said in the first talk, pacing is a broad tool that we can apply every day.
It applies to the whole of life balance, how many hours total we work/volunteer etc. It
applies to how we manage our activities during the day. How we approach exercise etc.
What is this all in service of? What is my main aim?
As much symptom reduction as possible!
My biggest aim in life, besides being a good mama and helping as many people as I can
with my work, is the least pain and fatigue possible.
What has pacing done for me?
- Sleep better, the less overtired I am the better I sleep. If I’ve had my rest breaks, relaxed in the evening and gone to bed at a decent time I sleep much better than if I don’t. Fun fact: I sleep the worst on days when I haven’t rested and go to bed late, that sleep reverse psychology doesn’t work here!
- Reduced pain – by taking my rest breaks and adhering to my framework I experience less pain. Especially by limiting computer time.
- Less brain fog and overwhelm.
- More enjoyment.
- Better quality of life.
Want to try some pacing in your exercise? Give yoga a go in just five minutes a day! Join the free challenge Yoga for Fibromyalgia now.
Check out my previous posts on pacing
A confession on pacing and boundaries
Patigue and Energy – the Fibromyalgia Framework series
Do you want some help with the rest portion of your pacing? Join us for the free workshop all about the a super restful type of yoga.
