Pacing yourself means doing activities for a specific period of time, then resting regardless of how you feel. It will help you avoid pain and symptom flares, and it will reduce how long they last when they do happen. It’s about respecting your body’s limits. Let’s make your pacing plan! Here’s an example pacing plan: Today, I will wash the dishes, for 10 minutes, and then rest for 20 minutes. I will do this 3 times.