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What is pacing, really?

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Pacing is a strategy that is often recommended to help people suffering persistent pain.

There are different ways of doing it.

Here is the way I do it with the people I see.

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The important principles:

* Plan your day
* Prioritise what matters
* Periodise your time like an athlete/peak performer

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Then,

•Flexibility: there are always circumstances that need to be considered; how am I? What is my best choice now? What will I definitely be able to do within my window of tolerance?

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Recovery/recharge: after activities and at regular points through the day
•Consistency: the level you work at needs to be consistent
•Start with the bar low so you get wins under your belt to build confidence and success.

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Pacing is an art form. It requires understanding, presence and wise thinking so that you are making conscious decisions, fully aware of the pluses and any minuses. This way you can deal with the inevitable ups and downs.

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I don’t call it pacing. Instead, the 3 Ps: planning, prioritising & periodising.

This is a key skill in the Pain Coach Programme to understand and overcome pain.

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