Plan ahead
- Use your head to save your feet!
- Have all necessary equipment and supplies together before starting.
- Plan activities to avoid extremes in temperatures (don't go outside for
a summer walk at 1 p.m., try to shower in warm water, not hot).
If you must do an activity, ask yourself...
- How can I do it more easily?
- Who can help me do it?
- Must I do it all at once?
Try to take rest periods 5-10 minutes every hour during the day.
- Work at a moderate pace.
- Rest before getting tired.
- Keep that balance between rest and activity!
Organize a day's activity around rest and exercise periods.
- Keep a balance between rest and activity.
- Don't plan for totally inactive days, hoping to do twice as much the following day.
Learn to relax!
- Try taking several deep breaths in a row.
- Give yourself permission to relax!
Easy work heights - eliminate excessive bending, stooping, reaching.
- Try to eliminate tasks requiring repetitive or overhead arm motion.
Sit whenever possible.
- Sitting uses 25% less energy than standing.
Use wheels to transport instead of lifting, pushing or pulling.
Work under good lighting and ventilation.
Maintain good posture in all positions.
- ie: sitting, standing.
- Change positions frequently.
- Alternate between sitting and standing
Flexibility in work schedules and attitude!
- There is always an option - tomorrow? - help from others?
- Respect pain and fatigue.
Don't let work/chores pile up.
In planning activities, ask yourself...
- Is this task essential? Avoid unnecessary jobs.
- Must it be done by me? Learn to delegate.
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