‘We’ve forgotten about the concept of convalescence’ – I have chronic pain and limited mobility, but this pacing technique helps me clean my home

Trio of home interiors. Left is bedroom with black metal bed frame and layered neutral bedding, striped feature wallpaper and black and wicker shelves. Middle is green entryway with chevron wood floors, and right is white fluted butler sink undermounted in blue cabinets with brass faucet and open shelving with copper pans hanging.

I have been in chronic pain since my early teens, and now at nearly 40, my illnesses are worse then ever. The only way I get anything done, be it cleaning my home, looking after my child or working is with carefully managed adapative pacing.

If you are chronically ill, suffer fatigue, or are dealing with aches and pains that are getting in the way of your day-to-day chores and housekeeping, my expert guide with advice from a top psychologist on this technique will help you get back on track.