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Lift up your everyday with OT Life Hacks for managing your energy

Are you or someone you care for experiencing extreme fatigue?

We're here to support you.

Overcoming a challenge is easier with help from an expert – that’s where occupational therapists come in. When you’re ill or recovering from an illness, you’re likely to have less energy and feel tired. A simple task, such as putting on your shoes, can feel like hard work.  

In our guide, you’ll find ways to conserve your energy as you go about your daily tasks. By making these small changes you’ll have more energy throughout the day.  

Visit the Lift up your everyday campaign for more expert advice from occupational therapists. 

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Expert OT Life Hacks 

Our videos provide practical advice from occupational therapists. 

Do you have a fatiguing condition?
Find out how Penny an occupational therapist manages her own fatigue.

Want help planning your week so you can make the most of your energy?   

Watch Lauren’s OT Life Hack to find ways to spread your activities out.  

Do you ever feel you have eye strain?  

Look at Helen’s OT Life Hack for ways to pace vision and lighting. 

Do you ever find the noise overwhelming? 

Check out Helen’s OT Life Hack for ways to pace sound. 

Do you find unloading the dishwasher draining?
Watch Penny’s OT Life Hack for tips on how do it differently.

Do you want to know how to take your energy further?  

Watch Andy’s OT Life Hack to find how to pace your activities.  

How do you save energy to do the things you love? 

Look at Susan’s OT Life Hack about enjoying the good days.  

Does commuting take it out of you? 

Watch Melissa’s OT Life Hack about working flexibly, where possible. 

Look at our guide to find more ways to conserve your energy.

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Find out more about how Occupational Therapy can improve your life in many ways

Who are occupational therapists?

Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages overcome challenges with completing everyday tasks or activities – what we call ‘occupations’.

Occupational therapy is a science-based, health and social care profession that’s regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. Occupational therapy helps you live your best life at home, at work – and everywhere else. It’s about being able to do the things you want and have to do. That could mean helping you overcome challenges learning at school, going to work, playing sport or simply doing the dishes. Everything is focused on your wellbeing and your ability to participate in activities.

Find out more about occupational therapy.

Who are the RCOT?

We are the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. We’ve championed the profession of occupational therapy and the people behind it for over 90 years. More than 36,000 occupational therapists are members of our organisation. We’re here to help achieve life-changing breakthroughs for our members, for the people they support and for society as a whole through occupational therapy.

Why is the RCOT leading the campaign?

We have a vision, that people everywhere value the life-changing power of occupational therapy. One of the ways we can achieve this is by sharing occupational therapists’ advice more widely with the nation.

How can I get involved?

You don’t need to sign up to anything: all the OT Life Hacks will be shared online for free. You can either keep checking here or search #OTHacks. All you have to do is pick your favourite and get started.

We’d love to hear how the advice we provide is helping you: tag us using @theRCOT and tell us your favourites. Or email us at OTHacks@RCOT.co.uk.

Can I suggest an OT Life Hack?

All of our OT Life Hacks are provided by occupational therapists and we won’t be promoting any suggestions which do not come from one of our healthcare professionals.

Do I still need to seek medical and health advice?

OT Life Hacks don’t replace the one-to-one medical and health advice you may receive direct from an occupational therapist, your GP or another healthcare professional.

Find out more about the support occupational therapists give to help people overcome challenges completing everyday tasks or activities.

More expert OT Life Hacks

You’ll find more OT life hacks shared by occupational therapists here. Check back for new ones or follow #OTHacks on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.