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Conserving Your Energy

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Overview

Conserving, or saving, your energy means finding ways to do daily activities with as little effort as possible. It involves planning tasks, choosing which ones to do first, taking your time, and resting.

Saving your energy may help if you have a long-term (chronic) condition that makes you tired, such as COPD or heart failure. It can also help when you've had an illness, a surgery, or an injury. With some planning and a few tips, you may be able to get tasks done more easily and have more energy to do things you enjoy.

Planning daily activities

Here are some ways you can conserve your energy when doing daily tasks.

Getting around and doing activities

There are many things you can do to save your energy when moving through your day. Here are some ideas.

Reaching for and grabbing items

Plan some ways to conserve your energy when you need to reach or grab something. Here are some ideas.

Bathing and dressing

Here are some ways you can conserve your energy when bathing and dressing.

Eating

Here are some ideas for saving your energy when you eat.

Having sex

If you have a health condition that makes you tired, or if you're recovering from illness or injury, here are some ideas for conserving energy when you have sex or intimate time.


Credits for Conserving Your Energy

Current as of: October 24, 2023

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