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Surviving the Holidays with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

By Adrienne Dellwo, About.com

Updated August 26, 2009

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Step #3 - Pacing: Cut It Down!

Pacing yourself is the key to surviving every day with FMS and ME/CFS, so don't forget it during the busy times! Now is when you need it most.

Several steps go into pacing, and the first is cutting down your list. Count up your items, and cut out the half that are lowest priorities. Don't worry about those things anymore -- you've already determined that they're non-essential and don't bring you joy. You don't need them, and they'll only bring you down.

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