Thank you for this video. I’ve been trying to follow my natural pacing since getting long covid - over time I have been able to build slow small victories. I push the boundaries in tiny increments and what I needed to hear today is there is no perfect pacing ! I think when pushing boundaries I definitely need to turn around my disappointment in the return of swelling in my neck / spine / muscles. It’s good to hear from other people who understand the maze we are in trying to solve how to live life recovering
00:01 Pacing approach for Long Covid 01:21 Importance of finding a natural pacing approach 02:38 Balanced approach to pacing with Long Covid 04:06 Use setbacks as opportunities for self-compassion and small changes 05:16 Avoid setting high expectations to prevent self-criticism and judgment 06:33 Gradually increase activity and be open to growth. 07:43 Listen to your body and don't be too hard on yourself. 08:54 Taking it easy and resting indoors may not always be helpful. Crafted by Merlin AI.
Thank you for this video. I’ve been trying to follow my natural pacing since getting long covid - over time I have been able to build slow small victories. I push the boundaries in tiny increments and what I needed to hear today is there is no perfect pacing ! I think when pushing boundaries I definitely need to turn around my disappointment in the return of swelling in my neck / spine / muscles. It’s good to hear from other people who understand the maze we are in trying to solve how to live life recovering
00:01 Pacing approach for Long Covid
01:21 Importance of finding a natural pacing approach
02:38 Balanced approach to pacing with Long Covid
04:06 Use setbacks as opportunities for self-compassion and small changes
05:16 Avoid setting high expectations to prevent self-criticism and judgment
06:33 Gradually increase activity and be open to growth.
07:43 Listen to your body and don't be too hard on yourself.
08:54 Taking it easy and resting indoors may not always be helpful.
Crafted by Merlin AI.