Looking for accountability partners to motivate to get things done while depressed #3

I am a perfectionist and it is causing problems in my life in almost every area. This is a workbook that uses CBT training to undo or reduce the troublesome parts of that trait while allowing you to keep the benefits.

I washed my laundry. I vacuumed. I took a shower and put on my makeup. I also had the maintenance man come to fix some repairs. I am doing well. I also weighed myself and lost another two pounds. yah!!! I am doing well. I want to continue washing my laundry. I whittled it down to about two or three more loads.

I really like your plan. You are putting the priority items first and then deciding how many hours you can work in the house. Good for you! I do it the other way around and end up frustrated and missing my priorities. I admire you.

Well done!

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(((((Deilla)))))
Hope you feel better soon. Hugs and much love.

My goals for Tuesday:

1) brush teeth - a)in the morning - yes b)after lunch - yes c)after dinner -
2a)make bed - yes
2b)make tea - yes
3 )take shower -
4a)clean bedroom - yes
4b)clean the kitchen counter -

4c)mop the bedroom floor -

5) wash hankerchief and others -
6a) give food to the stray cats - yes
6b) brush/bathe Blacky -
7) decide what to cook for today - yes
8) do the dishes -
9) clean the litter box - NOT NEEDED
10)exercise - a) walk indoors: 20min + 20min -
b) sit-ups - 20 - NO
11a)read story book - 11b) study the world Atlas -
12)watch news on tv/read news online -

Overall: Eat healthy... Try to take one day at a time... And just try to make it through the day... Be patient and wait....Be hopeful and look forward to a happy future

I cleaned the litter box, washed dishes and put groceries away. I also spent time taking care of my cats. They are starting to get along better. Tomorrow I will take out the trash and clean litter boxes.

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I didn’t get much done today but had a nice, relaxing day overall. I played out in the sun with my dog and took my mom to a movie to get her out of the house. I’ll have to doubletime it tomorrow. My daughter is coming home for the summer next Tuesday and I need to do a few things to get ready for her.

Plans for Wednesday:

1. Bible study
2. Clean house
3. Workout
4. Pick up medicine
5. Cook dinner
6. Continue on workbook.

Warm wishes to all.

My goals for Wednesday:

1) brush teeth - a)in the morning - yes b)after lunch - c)after dinner -
2a)make bed - yes
2b)make tea - yes
3 )take shower -
4a)clean bedroom -
4b)clean the kitchen counter -
4c)swipe the bedroom floor -
5)wash hankerchief and others -
6a)give food to the stray cats -
6b) brush/bathe Blacky -
7) decide what to cook for today - yes
8) do the dishes -
9) clean the litter box - NOT NEEDED
10)exercise - a) walk indoors: 20min + 20min -
b) sit-ups - 20 -
11a)read story book - 11b) study the World Atlas -
12)watch news on tv/read news online -
13)go out to the tailor's and the grocer's.

Overall: Eat healthy... Try to take one day at a time... And just try to make it through the day... Be patient and wait....Be hopeful for a happy future.

Oh, I am happy on your behalf that you found something that works for you!

Thanks! No, I am not a perfectionist. When I chose my values in my teen-age years, perfectionism was not on my value list.

I have a Christian holistic approach (whole person approach physical and spiritual) to what it is to be human... I think that I, as a Christian, am to take care of my body (nutrition, physical activities and relaxation exercises). That is a way to honor God because of the body he gave me, to take care of the gift so to speak.

I have to live with the Psychological / Emotional wounds and scars life has given me. To me the structure of the day is a way to keep focus on other things than my problems as it, at the same time, is a way to honor God. Show him that I will use all available tools to stay as psychological healthy as possible to thank him for the life he has given me.

When I plan for the days, I look to my symptoms first and foremost. How much energy do I have to my disposition - will it be OK to do two tasks in a row or will that be too much for me? Have I set apart enough time to rest or to amuse myself? Sometimes I plan too strict and fail; if so I have to learn from that and try to make a more realistic plan next time.

I think that God is Love and that he is satisfied by my trying. He doesn't expect successes every day, only my trying. Only God is perfect (the way I see it). Even on the days when I am not able to do anything I am loved. We all are (the way I see it)!

My Christian holistic view includes, worship and prayers , of course, - try to keep the contact upwards ...

I am only trying ...

(((((((Jennifer)))))))

PS. I will PM you.

I have not felt well enough to follow my program (so there is nothing to evaluate).

I have written a speech to say in the Family / Relative gathering next weekend. I look forward to be at the gathering, but I am low in energy, so I think the best I can do is to try to rest as much as possible before the gathering.

Best wishes to all!

Today I got my shower and took out the trash. I was very tired all day and slept a lot. So I'm happy that I accomplished those two things. Plus they are hard for me to do. I treated myself to breakfast from iHop (delivery). I want to feel good this evening and not bad that I didn't do more. I'm going to try to play my game with my sister now.

Beautifully said.

I was unmotivated y'day to do most of the things on my to-do list. Also had panic attacks during the afternoon.

My goals for Thursday:

1) brush teeth - a)in the morning - yes b)after lunch - c)after dinner -
2a)make bed - yes
2b)make tea - yes
3 )take shower -
4a)clean bedroom -
4b)clean the kitchen counter -
5)wash hankerchief and others -
6a)give food to the stray cats -
6b) brush/bathe Blacky -
7) decide what to cook for today - yes
8) do the dishes -
9) clean the litter box - NOT NEEDED
10)exercise - a) walk indoors: 20min + 20min -
b) sit-ups - 20 -
11a)read story book - 11b) study the World Atlas -
12)watch news on tv/read news online -
13)go out to the tailor's

Overall: Eat healthy... Try to take one day at a time... And just try to make it through the day... Be patient and wait....Be hopeful for a happy future.

Thank you!

Due to a confluence of circumstances, I am evolving to another level of understanding and therefore better managing my depression and anxiety. As a result, the majority of what I’ve achieved over the past several days is inner work. I did go to bible study and care for my pets and my family. I am grateful for this opportunity to move forward. I will start planning again tomorrow.

Warm wishes to all.