Ticked Bucket List · Decision helper

Should I go on this trip, adapt it, or postpone?

This page gives you a calm structure to decide whether to go as planned, reshape the plan, or postpone when you live with chronic pain, fatigue or invisible illness.

Quick answer: Name what “success” would really mean for this trip, what it would cost your body and life if you crashed badly afterwards, and how much the plan can flex. If the current plan depends on a body you do not currently have, it is usually kinder to adapt or postpone rather than push through.
1. What does “success” look like? Start here

Before you can decide yes, adapt or postpone, it helps to know what you are actually hoping this trip will give you.

Focus on what matters most, not perfection.

Pain, fatigue, mobility, sleep, migraines, gut, etc.

Work, caring roles, money, relationships, mental health.

2. Where is your body and life today?

This decision is about the body and life you have right now, not the one you wish you had.

How are pain, fatigue, mobility and flares in the last month?

Work, caring, money, stress – is there room for a big energy spend?

Your best guess is fine if you cannot ask them before deciding.

3. Go, adapt, or postpone?

Use this section to explore each option honestly, then choose where you are leaning today.

Include supports and buffers that would need to be in place.

Shorter trip, different destination, slower pace, extra support, etc.

Future health, other responsibilities, or a more stable season.

Write what you want to remember if you look back later.