By skyforbes 
At first, I believed that a super-organized schedule would solve everything. I filled planners with color-coded blocks, mapped out every hour, and set ambitious goals.
But chronic fatigue doesn’t care about a perfect plan.
Every time a flare-up knocked me off schedule, the shame spiral started. I wasn’t just tired; I felt like I’d failed.
Chronic Fatigue Management Tip #1: Build Gentle Micro-Routines
Instead of squeezing myself into strict timelines, I created micro-routines—small sets of activities that could flex with my energy.
Some days, a micro-routine might mean getting dressed, feeding myself, and resting. Other days, it might include a short walk or tidying a small corner of my space.
Micro-routines gave me predictable touchpoints without pressure. They helped me conserve energy by working with my body’s rhythms instead of ignoring them.