Explorer — go, but protect the day

See deposits vs drains so you don’t burn trip credits on ordinary days.

• Glance at the dial each morning to set a gentle “keepable” ceiling.
• When drains pile up, shorten or swap tasks instead of pushing.

Forecast today’s pain load and get mini adjustments.

• Rate quick cues (sleep, stress, triggers).
• Adopt one micro-adjustment (breaks, posture, meds timing).

Translate intent into single, trackable actions.

• Pick one tiny action that fits today’s energy.
• Mark it done to build Journey Credits.

Keep joints awake without adding flare risk.

• Use a 30–60s card hourly on sit-heavy days.
• Stop before pain; aim for gentle rhythm.

Rapidly spot what’s slipping (sleep, mood, function).

• Check the domain sliders weekly.
• Choose one domain to protect this week.

Short drills to stop catastrophizing a coming journey.

• Run a 30-sec loop breaker when worry spikes.
• Pair with belly breathing (4-2-6).

Slot meds, movement, and recovery blocks into your real day.

• Place meds around anchors (meals, commute).
• Insert micro-recovery before peak drains.

Get ahead of sitting triggers that later ruin travel days.

• Run the quick seat/desk checklist.
• Apply one change (lumbar, feet, screen height).

Quantify flare likelihood and energy load for the upcoming trip.

• Enter route, sits, triggers; note risk band.
• Add one buffer for each red flag.

Decide if a trip is worth the pain/effort — without guilt.

• Plot reward vs load honestly.
• Choose go / adjust / postpone.

Rank pain/medical issues so travel planning doesn’t sprawl.

• Pick top 3 issues to address.
• Attach one action to each.

Produce pain-informed packing for the exact trip and body.

• Generate list; stage items in batches.
• Confirm meds/live-docs in carry-on.

Keep meds safe and on-time across flights.

• Enter outbound/return local times.
• Export reminders; carry a letter.

Insert buffers, lower-load days, and recovery slots.

• Block quiet windows near peak drains.
• Pre-choose gentler alternates.

Visas, mobility aids, travel letters, insurance info — all in one.

• Complete checklist 7–10 days before.
• Snapshot key docs to your vault.

Know when not to travel or when to call your provider.

• Review go/no-go signs with your context.
• Note your escalation plan.

See if fitness is enough for the planned travel load.

• Compare current activity vs trip demands.
• Add micro-training if needed.

Store letters, protocols, and medical paperwork you need on the road.

• Save PDFs offline (local-only by default).
• Keep physician letter and meds list handy.

Know where to go if something changes before departure.

• Pre-map 1–2 clinics/pharmacies per stop.
• Save contacts for offline access.

Quick risk check before you leave so you adjust load or meds.

• Run predictor; decide sit/stand/assist choices.
• Pre-empt with a micro-dose/strategy if indicated.

Know what to do immediately if pain spikes during travel.

• Follow the stepwise path (calm → posture → med).
• Abort the trigger; shrink the day if needed.

Align medication timing with the actual departure and arrival times.

• Confirm reminders survive gate changes.
• Keep doses in carry-on.

Track trip emissions as part of a whole-health lifestyle.

• Add flights/legs; note totals.
• Choose one low-impact swap.

Balance adventure vs recovery windows once you’re there.

• Pair every big activity with a recovery block.
• Keep one “shorten/swap” option ready.

Use them in queues, hotel rooms, vehicles.

• Set a silent hourly cue on heavy days.
• Stop before symptom rise.

Protect the precious days of travel from overdraw.

• Set a lower cap on red-flag mornings.
• Spend credits only on high-joy items.

Get your body ready for the trip home before it sneaks up on you.

• Pre-stage meds, snacks, supports.
• Plan seat/queue choices for homeward legs.

Refit meds, movement, and breaks to your return itinerary.

• Re-sync doses to arrival time zone.
• Keep rescue path ready.

Use the same protocol for the way back.

• Follow the stepwise path at first sign.
• Shorten/swap without guilt.

Land at home still on schedule.

• Adjust schedule to home zone.
• Set next-day reminders.

Ease back into routines so the win from the trip is not lost.

• Stair-step activity over 3–7 days.
• Protect sleep and hydration first.

Small, doable tasks for the days after a trip.

• Pick two tiny actions per day.
• Stop at “enough,” not “perfect.”

Watch symptoms settle and catch setbacks early.

• Log morning cues; expect a gentle taper.
• Trigger rescue if slope reverses.

Stops you from doing “a big day” right after you get home.

• Say no to heavy lifts for 48–72h.
• Use swap/shorten instead of skipping rest.

Capture what worked so next trip is easier.

• List “keep / drop / remember next time.”
• Translate 1 learning into a mini-rule.

Rapid steps to shorten a post-trip flare.

• Follow the de-escalation ladder.
• Re-enter at a lower pace for 24–48h.