PRET strategy

The abbreviation PRET comes from our Dutch website. The word "pret" means "fun".

 

Explanation of the abbreviation: 

P - Pauzeren - Pause

R - Rustige omgeving - Quiet environment

E - Eén ding tegelijk - One thing at a time

T - Tempo aanpassen - Adjust tempo / pace

 

This PRET theory may help people with enormous, exhausting fatigue, but it may also be helpful for those who have difficulty planning and organizing.

 

Brain fatigue, neurofatigue, fatigue, or organic fatigue are the terms used to describe the intense fatigue that can accompany a brain injury.

We explain this intense fatigue on the page behind this link.
Try to find a balance between underexerting yourself and overexerting yourself. Realize that the extreme upper limit is truly the extreme limit. It's all about finding the right balance.

Something that might help you is the PRET strategy.

 

Pause / Plan

Recognize in advance when you need to stop. This can also be during a conversation.

Indicate approximately how long you think you can hold out. When you feel you have reached your limit, ask for a break.

If you let the person know beforehand that it may suddenly be 'over', we expect he or she to be understanding.

Know your limits. Balance tension and relaxation.

 

Quiet environment

To avoid being easily distracted, turn off the radio/TV during a task; cooking, reading, or having a conversation.

Ensure a quiet environment in the room.

Consider incoming sunlight or irritating bright lights, background noise, and/or avoiding movement (traffic, children, pets, etc.).

 

One thing at a time

Pause on what you're doing. For example, consciously make coffee and don't have a conversation while doing it. Don't watch a movie and catch up with someone. Don't fry an egg while you're walking away to do something else.

 

Adjust tempo / pace

People with brain injury want to get back to the old pace, but that is often not possible.

Trying to do so may be counterproductive.

Therefore, try to adjust the pace to your abilities and limitations. Ask others to consider your disability.

 

 

Another mnemonic

Should I do this now?

 

Should: Does it have to be done?

Me: Should I do it or can someone else do it?

Now: Now or can it be done later?

Do: Do ​​it, or should I think about it first?

 

 

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