I got some great advice from an OT my rheumatologist brought in to talk with me last visit. I didn’t buy into some of what he told me...but he was right on the mark!! Some things:
-do as much cooking/baking prep by sitting down (eg at table). It takes a bit more organization at 1st, but really does help!!
-don’t do anything for more than 45 min without a break

re: housework...I have a severe allergy to this (🤪), inherited from my mother - so I naturally only do bits at a time😂.

Meg

Hey Susan

I am not sure where I learned this, but when I was first diagnosed I was advised to confine/organize my movements ie: when cooking or baking I will clean as I go and try to keep my movements as 'small' as possible....and definitely as others have said, little bits at a time, rest and if you are having a really bad day, don't stress about giving into it...your body needs to heal more than others, so let it :) hugs

Cleaning my baseboard, I use my foot wearing a sock, on the days my feet don't hurt. Or sweep with a broom. I also use pre cut wipes, even aluminium sheet. Ya just have to re program yourself.

I am battling the same thing. It takes me 4,hours to clean one room and 4 days to recover. By the time I do, room one needs to be redone.
I try to sweep and mope my floors abs and just clear the clutter, stay on top of the laundry to make it easier. I fine if I take 15 minute breaks in between, helps. A wet towel under a cornhusk broom helps with combination of sweeping and mopping.
Merry Christmas

One thing I did when we downsized is get rid of some of the knickknacks on tables, gave some to grandchildren. Personally the less amount of dusting the better. I try to do a room a day with one or two loads of laundry daily. This fall I cleaned cupboards, drawers and things a little at a time . Taking breaks in between and sometimes taking a day off is good. Guess whatever works.