RCOT: How to conserve your energy – Practical advice for people during and after having COVID-19

Summary

When you are ill or recovering from an illness, you are likely to have less energy and feel tired. A simple task, such as putting on your shoes, can feel like hard work. This guide from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) uses the 3 Ps principle (Pace, Plan and Prioritise) to help you find ways to conserve your energy as you go about your daily tasks. By making these small changes you’ll have more energy throughout the day.