Pacing and energy management are self-management strategies for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) that focus on staying within personal energy limits to reduce flare-ups. Pacing means balancing activity and rest by planning tasks, breaking them into smaller steps, and stopping before symptoms get worse. Energy management (sometimes called the “energy envelope” approach) helps people prioritize essential activities, schedule rest, and spread tasks across the day or week. The goal is not to push through fatigue, but to avoid post-exertional malaise by respecting the body’s reduced energy capacity. While it doesn’t cure CFS/ME, this approach helps stabilize symptoms and improve quality of life.