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# Managing Energy Guide (from the RCOT)
Checked: 12 May 2026
Tags: #resource
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)'s [**Managing energy guide**](https://www.rcot.co.uk/learn-about-occupational-therapy/ot-advice/lift-up/energy) download offers a framework for managing energy. It also contains practical tips for adjusting common daily activities to make the most of your energy levels.
The sections are:
- Resting your body and mind
- Finding support
- Monitoring your energy levels
- The 3 Ps principle (Pace, Plan, Prioritise)
- Applying the 3 Ps principle (Pace, Plan, Prioritise)
The table on pages 10 to 12 offers practical advice on how to apply their framework to managing your energy while doing every day tasks, such as dressing, cooking and shopping.
Here's a sample of what's in the table:
![[MEGtablesample.png|600]]