ver wake up feeling so overwhelmed by what you need to accomplish in the day that
you want to pull the covers over your head and say, “I just don’t know how to get
all this done?” Days like this can be challenging for anyone, but they can be particularly
difficult when you struggle with the symptoms of depression.
What’s important to remember, though, is that your #1 priority, at the moment, is
taking the time you need to feel better. And if that means you get to only some
of the “to-do’s” on your to-do list, then pat yourself on the back — job well done.
Remember, it’s all about starting small and building little by little, as you begin
feeling better. Here are some strategies to help you meet the day’s challenges and
make life a bit more manageable.
Having a game plan helps
It helps to make your game plan the night before. Take into consideration what you
need to accomplish and set parameters like closing times or deadlines. If you need
to get to the dry cleaners and pick the cat up from the vet after work, focus on
which one closes first. You could save yourself a lot of aggravation — and possibly
the cost of boarding your cat overnight.
