GUIDELINES TO PACING
Prioritise
Plan
Tolerance level
Evaluate
PACING - POSITIVE
Avoids extremes of pain
Fewer, shorter episodes of pain
More productive
Stable activity levels
Reduced tension
More predictable
PACING - NEGATIVE
Involves record keeping
Structures the day
Reduces spontaneity
Disrupts ongoing activity
GOAL SETTING - ROLES
Pain sufferer
Partner
Parent
Son/daughter
Friend
Breadwinner
GOAL AREAS
Use of health care system
Physical fitness
Social
OccupationalLeisure
SMART GOALS
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Rewarding/Realistic
Time limited