A little bit tired, I can do almost everything I normally do

You feel a bit more tired than usual and you can still do everything you need to do.

Mild fatigue with minor impact to daily life

Learning and practicing fatigue management strategies can help prevent fatigue from getting worse and reduce the impact of it on daily life, meaning that you’ll be able to more of the things that matter to you.  

Avoid boom and bust

It is important to avoid a boom bust pattern of activity as over time this can make fatigue worse resulting in more disruption to daily life.  

Pace yourself

The best way to manage your fatigue and reduce impact on day to day life is to pace activities across the day, alternating demanding activities with easier ones or periods of rest. Useful information on how to manage your energy levels by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Here are some resources you may find useful:

• Getting Active - An introduction to physical activity by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
• Physical activity and cancer by Macmillan Cancer Support - An introduction to physical activity and cancer with different levels of exercise.
• Coping with fatigue - Booklet from Macmillan Cancer Support.