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

Carmina · Jan 02, 2019 at 10:17 AM

Trying very hard to clean the house today. I have managed so far to mop the toilet floor and clean surfaces and the sink. Seems so much to do, it was getting on top of me. I keep having to stop though.

Carmina · Jan 02, 2019 at 12:40 PM

Finished the bathroom, just need to put stuff back.

Did most of the kitchen too except still need to mop the floor

Now onto the reading room and living rooms

Upstairs can wait till tomorrow

Sunflower123 · Jan 02, 2019 at 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmina

Finished the bathroom, just need to put stuff back.

Did most of the kitchen too except still need to mop the floor

Now onto the reading room and living rooms

Upstairs can wait till tomorrow

Congratulations! Good job!!

Sunflower123 · Jan 02, 2019 at 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmina

Trying very hard to clean the house today. I have managed so far to mop the toilet floor and clean surfaces and the sink. Seems so much to do, it was getting on top of me. I keep having to stop though.

Speed doesn’t matter. Forward is forward.

Sunflower123 · Jan 02, 2019 at 02:05 PM

Mom fell down an escalator Monday afternoon. She is hurt but will recover. I’m very grateful. I’m still going to attempt to make daily plans because it will help me mentally but some things may seem strange. Anyway, that’s what is going on.

My plans for Wednesday:

1. Trash out and to road.
2. Pick up special food for mom’s dog.
3. Cook a casserole for dinner.
4. Straighten up the house.
5. Care for mom.

Warm wishes to everyone.

Jan 02, 2019 at 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmina

Trying very hard to clean the house today. I have managed so far to mop the toilet floor and clean surfaces and the sink. Seems so much to do, it was getting on top of me. I keep having to stop though.

Every week I look forward to the aftermath of my cleaning; sparkle. I tried a set schedule: the floors every Monday, the kitchen every Sunday night and the windows and dusting on Thursday, ek. But I found it much easier to do one simple task every day, as needed. Once you get in the habit of doing that task, the next time you do it, it gets more simple, and you can add more to it. If I try to clean too many hours at a time, I get tired and can't finish. I do my best not to overwhelm myself.

Jan 02, 2019 at 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

Mom fell down an escalator Monday afternoon. She is hurt but will recover. I’m very grateful. I’m still going to attempt to make daily plans because it will help me mentally but some things may seem strange. Anyway, that’s what is going on.

Sorry to hear about your mom. Good planning

My plans for Wednesday:

1. took trash out
2. put package/gift in mailbox for a friend
3. researched new topic/learned something new
4. practiced something I already know
5. procrastinate on going to store for food, but go eventually

Deilla · Jan 02, 2019 at 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

I slept all day with my cat. I didn't feel like doing anything else. I guess a day sleeping from time to time is Okay. Tomorrow I plan the following:

1. Take out the trash.
2. Wash dishes.
3. Open packages.

I hope I can manage all that. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

I have been busy today. I started the dishes (#2) but didn't finish. I'll finish them tomorrow. I ordered groceries today, cleaned the litter box, put laundry away and worked with Dell on my computer. I hope to get it fixed within a couple of days. Have to order a flash drive and re-install Windows.

Tomorrow I plan:

1. Wash dishes
2. Take out the trash
3. Open packages

I feel more hopeful about tomorrow.

FallDuskTrain · Jan 02, 2019 at 11:23 PM

Tomorrow:
Go to work
Interview at 6:15pm
Grocery shopping
Clean house for guests on Friday

I hope everyone is doing well.

Sunflower123 · Jan 02, 2019 at 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FallDuskTrain

Tomorrow:
Go to work
Interview at 6:15pm
Grocery shopping
Clean house for guests on Friday

I hope everyone is doing well.

Hello! It’s so good to see you around! Good luck with your interview.

Sunflower123 · Jan 02, 2019 at 11:26 PM

Plans for Thursday:

1. Get trash out and to curb.
2. Take brother to lab.
3. Take mom to hospital.
4. Journal.
5. Run errands for mom.

Warm wishes to all.

FallDuskTrain · Jan 03, 2019 at 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

Plans for Thursday:

1. Get trash out and to curb.

2. Take brother to lab.

3. Take mom to hospital.

4. Journal.

5. Run errands for mom.

Warm wishes to all.

Hope your mom is okay.
Nice to reconnect with you.

Jan 03, 2019 at 06:08 AM

yesterday:

hygiene (yes)

breakfast (yes).

music (no.)

check emails (no.)

trivia (no.)

creative writing (no.)

reading(no.)
tv (a little bit)

forum (a little bit)

write shopping list (yes.)

find something to eat for dinner (yes, but didn't eat much)

Jan 03, 2019 at 06:09 AM

today:

hygiene (yes.)

breakfast (yes.)

check emails (no.)

trivia (no.)

music (yes in the background.)

tv (maybe a little bit later on, I don't know).

creative writing (no.)

reading (no.)

forum (I am on now)

find something for dinner (having burgers).

Mopey · Jan 03, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Today I’m going to try to get something done that I have been putting off for a couple of weeks now - namely to get rid of the pot with the dead avocado tree that has been gracing the front porch. I need to get the rocks out of it, remove and cut up the dead tree, get residual soil out of the pot, and then clean the

I will let you all know how I do. Right now just looking at the pot causes me to feel overwhelmed.

I wish all the rest of you well as we try to get things done. 🙄

Deilla · Jan 03, 2019 at 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallDuskTrain

Tomorrow:
Go to work
Interview at 6:15pm
Grocery shopping
Clean house for guests on Friday

I hope everyone is doing well.

It's really good to see you. Hope the interview goes well.

Deilla · Jan 03, 2019 at 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deilla

I have been busy today. I started the dishes (#2) but didn't finish. I'll finish them tomorrow. I ordered groceries today, cleaned the litter box, put laundry away and worked with Dell on my computer. I hope to get it fixed within a couple of days. Have to order a flash drive and re-install Windows.

Tomorrow I plan:

1. Wash dishes
2. Take out the trash
3. Open packages

I feel more hopeful about tomorrow.

I did all three items on my list. I'm really glad. I'll relax the rest of the day. Tomorrow I will get a hair cut. That's my primary focus. I haven't been able to get one in months because of anxiety. At the moment I feel pretty positive about it.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Carmina · Jan 03, 2019 at 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmina

Finished the bathroom, just need to put stuff back.

Did most of the kitchen too except still need to mop the floor

Now onto the reading room and living rooms

Upstairs can wait till tomorrow

Still didn't do upstairs but downstairs is all done at least.

Mopey · Jan 03, 2019 at 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopey

Today I’m going to try to get something done that I have been putting off for a couple of weeks now - namely to get rid of the pot with the dead avocado tree that has been gracing the front porch. I need to get the rocks out of it, remove and cut up the dead tree, get residual soil out of the pot, and then clean the

I will let you all know how I do. Right now just looking at the pot causes me to feel overwhelmed.

I wish all the rest of you well as we try to get things done. 🙄

Well, I got the items off the front porch and have the pot soaking, but am still not happy with myself. Why? Well, the front porch still looks VERY far from good, and my Id kept bugging me while I was doing the task, endlessly whining “when R we gonna get done so I can lie down???” 😑

Jan 03, 2019 at 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

Mom fell down an escalator Monday afternoon. She is hurt but will recover. I’m very grateful. I’m still going to attempt to make daily plans because it will help me mentally but some things may seem strange. Anyway, that’s what is going on.

I am so sorry to hear this, but glad that she will recover! I so agree with you; daily plans structures the day and make it more easy to cope with depression.

Especially warm wishes to you and your mother in this difficult situation.

PS. Nothing is too strange to post as plans!

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Carmina Poohbah Member Since Sep 2017 Location: A Growlery in the UK Posts: 1,158 6 129 hugs given	Jan 02, 2019 at 10:17 AM #121 Trying very hard to clean the house today. I have managed so far to mop the toilet floor and clean surfaces and the sink. Seems so much to do, it was getting on top of me. I keep having to stop though.

Carmina Poohbah Member Since Sep 2017 Location: A Growlery in the UK Posts: 1,158 6 129 hugs given	Jan 02, 2019 at 12:40 PM #122 Finished the bathroom, just need to put stuff back. Did most of the kitchen too except still need to mop the floor Now onto the reading room and living rooms Upstairs can wait till tomorrow

FallDuskTrain Grand Poohbah Member Since Jul 2017 Location: World Posts: 1,536 6 21 hugs given	Jan 02, 2019 at 11:23 PM #129 Tomorrow: Go to work Interview at 6:15pm Grocery shopping Clean house for guests on Friday I hope everyone is doing well. __________________ [B]'Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.'

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Jan 02, 2019 at 11:26 PM #131 Plans for Thursday: 1. Get trash out and to curb. 2. Take brother to lab. 3. Take mom to hospital. 4. Journal. 5. Run errands for mom. Warm wishes to all.

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 03, 2019 at 06:08 AM #133 yesterday: hygiene (yes) breakfast (yes). music (no.) check emails (no.) trivia (no.) creative writing (no.) reading(no.) tv (a little bit) forum (a little bit) write shopping list (yes.) find something to eat for dinner (yes, but didn't eat much)

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 03, 2019 at 06:09 AM #134 today: hygiene (yes.) breakfast (yes.) check emails (no.) trivia (no.) music (yes in the background.) tv (maybe a little bit later on, I don't know). creative writing (no.) reading (no.) forum (I am on now) find something for dinner (having burgers).