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Hi Reader,

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Have you ever felt like no matter how much you rest, it’s never enough?

I used to think saving energy just meant resting more.
Rest after a task. Rest between tasks. Rest to recover from doing too much.

And while rest is important, I’ve learned something else along the way—something I didn’t hear often enough when I was first diagnosed:

Rest isn’t the only way to protect your energy.
​Prevention is, too.

The things that made the biggest difference for me weren’t nap schedules or spoonie hacks. They were subtle shifts in how I moved through my day. Little decisions that took some pressure off, made daily tasks less exhausting, and gave me more space to just be.

No gimmicks. No miracle tools. Just five energy-saving habits I started using that helped me stop crashing so often—and start feeling a little more in control.

These aren’t one-size-fits-all solutions, and they’re not about doing more.
They’re about doing things differently. On your terms. With your limits in mind.

One of the habits I share in this week’s blog post started with a simple realization: I was wasting so much energy just walking from one end of the apartment to the other.
Another came from unlearning the lie that “easy” equals “lazy”—and realizing that easy is sometimes the smartest way forward.

This post is for you if:

• You feel like you’re running on fumes, even on “good” days
• You’re tired of starting routines you can’t stick with
• You want to feel more ease in your day—even if your symptoms haven’t improved

These five energy saving tips won’t fix everything (nothing does), but they have made daily life with chronic illness more manageable for me. And if you’re in that place where you need more flexibility, more permission, and more practical support… you might find a few that resonate with you too.

👉 Read the full post now: Simple Energy Saving Tips for Spoonies That Actually Work​

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Take what works. Leave the rest. But whatever you do—don’t let the world convince you that conserving energy means you’re doing it wrong. You’re doing what you need to survive. And that’s powerful.

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Until next time

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​ April Smith | Chronic Illness Adaptability Guide ​Owner & Founder of The Thriving Spoonie​ ​Email | Bluesky | Pinterest​ ​ Take control of your energy and routine—grab The Complete Guide to Daily Chronic Illness Management and start thriving today.

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