> [!waypoints] [[Web Resources]] # Tips for Managing Energy from Occupational Therapists Checked: 31 March 2025 Tags: #resource The Royal College of Occupational Therapists in the UK has a set of YouTube Shorts on their [Lift Up Your Everyday - Managing energy - RCOT](https://www.rcot.co.uk/lift-up-your-everyday/lift-up-your-everyday-by-managing-energy) page. Several Occupational Therapists share their energy hacks for people with fatigue. Here's a brief summary of each video: ### Plan Your Week Lauren Walker explains how to use a diary for planning your week so that you have lots of time for rest. You can also use it to notice what activities tire you out the most and plan future weeks accordingly. ### Pace Vision and Lighting Helen Laws talks about dealing with light hypersensitivity and the strain of visual processing on your energy. ### Pace Sound Helen Laws talks about hypersensitivity to sounds and how the energy it takes to filter out the signal from the noise can add to fatigue. ### Pace Your Activities Andy Graham explains that pacing your activities means taking a break before you need it. ### Enjoy the Good Days Susan Walker emphasises the importance of prioritising things that are enjoyable and energy giving. # Extra The page also links to their [[Managing Energy Guide (RCOT)|Managing Energy Guide]]. It contains a framework for managing energy and practical tips for adjusting common daily activities to make the most of your energy levels.