Feature Spotlight: Pacing Partner

Category: Wellness Tools

Plan activities around your energy with spoon theory tracking and break reminders

What Is Pacing Partner?

Pacing Partner is designed to plan activities around your energy with spoon theory tracking and break reminders. This feature is part of 3mpwrApp’s commitment to providing comprehensive tools for people with disabilities, injured workers, and their supporters across Canada.

Key Highlights

  • Activity planning with energy budgeting
  • Spoon theory tracking (energy units)
  • Automatic break reminders during tasks
  • Daily pacing suggestions based on energy
  • Prevention of overexertion and crashes
  • Completely free energy management

How It Works

Here are real examples of how you can use Pacing Partner:

  1. Plan: “Morning shower (2 spoons), rest, grocery trip (4 spoons)”
  2. Get reminder: “You’ve been active 45 min, take a break”
  3. Suggestion: “Low energy today - prioritize essentials”
  4. Learn: “Folding laundry costs me 3 spoons”
  5. Prevent: Avoid scheduling too much on one day

Why Pacing Partner Matters

  • Avoid energy crashes and flare-ups
  • Accomplish more by pacing appropriately
  • Better communicate limitations to others
  • Reduce guilt about resting when needed

Getting Started

Ready to try Pacing Partner? Here’s how to get started:

  1. Download the app - Available on iOS and Android (coming soon)
  2. Complete setup - Takes just 5 minutes
  3. Find the feature - Look for “Pacing Partner” in your app
  4. Follow the guide - In-app tutorials walk you through each step

Learn More

For complete information about Pacing Partner and all other features:

About 3mpwrApp

3mpwrApp is a community-driven platform built for injured workers and persons with disabilities across Canada. We provide practical tools, community support, and advocacy resources—all designed with accessibility, privacy, and cultural respect at the core.

All features are:

  • ✅ Fully accessible (WCAG 2.2 AA+)
  • 🔒 Privacy-first (local-first architecture)
  • 🇨🇦 Canadian-focused (all provinces/territories)
  • 🌍 Culturally inclusive (Indigenous languages supported)