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How does this relate to virtual learning?
How does this relate to virtual learning?
Switching to an online platform for school has brought upon issues related to procrastination, disruption in pre-existing daily routines, and attention difficulties leading to feelings of over-exhaustion and fatigue throughout the day.
The 4 P's of energy conservation is a concept often used in occupational therapy as a means to adapt the way we carry out daily activities with our energy levels in mind.
What is Energy Conservation?
What is Energy Conservation?
The goal of energy conservation is to improve quality of life through the understanding of our individual energy levels, activities we want & need to do, and elements in our environment. With these factors in mind, the 4 P's can guide us on how to spend our time and energy effectively.
The 4 P's are:
The 4 P's are:
Prioritizing
Prioritizing
Planning
Planning
Pacing
Pacing
Positioning
Positioning
Prioritizing
Prioritizing
When figuring out which activities or tasks to prioritize, ask yourself:
When figuring out which activities or tasks to prioritize, ask yourself:
What are the most important tasks I have to do today?
What are the most important tasks I have to do today?
What part of my daily routine do I need to do?
What part of my daily routine do I need to do?
Planning
Planning
When planning your day, ask yourself:
When planning your day, ask yourself:
What tasks take more time to complete? Shorter time to complete?
What tasks take more time to complete? Shorter time to complete?
What are my goals for today?
What are my goals for today?
Routine/Schedule Maintenance is a key practice in relation to prioritizing and planning your daily activities. Click the link below to learn more:
Routine/Schedule Maintenance is a key practice in relation to prioritizing and planning your daily activities. Click the link below to learn more:
Pacing
Pacing
Remember, slow & steady wins the race! To pace yourself throughout the day, ask yourself:
Remember, slow & steady wins the race! To pace yourself throughout the day, ask yourself:
How does my body feel during this task?
How does my body feel during this task?
Do I need break times during this activity?
Do I need break times during this activity?
Did I take a sufficient break before the next task?
Did I take a sufficient break before the next task?
What can I do during my rest breaks?
What can I do during my rest breaks?
Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques are a key practices in relation to pacing yourself and taking effective rest breaks to conserve energy during daily activities. Click the link below to learn more:
Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques are a key practices in relation to pacing yourself and taking effective rest breaks to conserve energy during daily activities. Click the link below to learn more:
Positioning
Positioning
Your posture, body position, and environment are key factors of positioning. Remember to avoid prolonged sitting, standing or squatting. To reflect on your positioning and the setup of your environment, ask yourself:
Your posture, body position, and environment are key factors of positioning. Remember to avoid prolonged sitting, standing or squatting. To reflect on your positioning and the setup of your environment, ask yourself:
How is my body position and posture? Slouched? Straight?
How is my body position and posture? Slouched? Straight?
Have I been sitting, standing or squatting for longer than 30 minutes? Do I need a stretch break?
Have I been sitting, standing or squatting for longer than 30 minutes? Do I need a stretch break?
Does my seating arrangement and desk setup allow straight posture?
Does my seating arrangement and desk setup allow straight posture?
How can I limit distractions in my environment to stay focused?
How can I limit distractions in my environment to stay focused?
Environmental setup is a key practice in relation to positioning yourself during daily activities for productivity and effective energy conservation while performing certain tasks. Click the link below to learn more:
Environmental setup is a key practice in relation to positioning yourself during daily activities for productivity and effective energy conservation while performing certain tasks. Click the link below to learn more:
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