A+ for effort

[Mrspjsmom]

I made to-do list this morning that was way too long. But I tried my best to do what I could. Running errands was unproductive. I went to the post office to pick up a package they couldn't find. Went to the store and got overwhelmed by miserable people and trying to find things while they are rearranging the aisles. So I grabbed what I could find and left. It's a gray rainy day so I am not leaving the house again. I shall be relaxing in my pajamas with the dog and cat. Normally I would be freaking out and trying to finish the list but not today. I'm giving myself an A+ for effort and taking the rest of the day off. Pushing myself just makes things worse. At least I have learned that lesson the hard way so I am DONE. Hope all of you are having a better day than I did. And now I can relax because I was able to vent.

[Hidden]

You got done more today than I have the last 2. I call this A+++

I used my resources and made my hubs go to the store yesterday..... well he kinda volunteered and I would usually argue and tell him I’ll get there eventually. 🤐

It’s grey and rainy here too, so ready for those ‘6 weeks of early spring’ to start happening. 🌺🌻

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Hidden]

I have my husband go to the grocery store every chance I get. He goes around 7:30am when he gets out of work so it's not crowded. I have to stop making to do lists. Especially on gray days when I have no energy and little patience. But I am better about giving myself credit for getting something done.

[Hidden in reply to Mrspjsmom]

I can’t make any kind of list, my sleep issues have pretty much made me give up on any kind of planning anymore. I’ll know at 1-2 in the morning when I wake the final time what I’ll get done or not. So you get 5 stars in my book for making one and attempting it.

Enjoy some lounging, you totally deserve it.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. I try to keep mine short but housework and errands have fallen by the way side due to the weather. It will get done eventually. Learning my limits.

[courageovercomfort]

Great job! 👏🏼 Ugh, the “long to do list” overwhelms this girl too. I try to keep it reasonable. I went to the grocery store yesterday which was a big deal for me. I was super gentle on myself and very encouraging to myself. Even bought myself some flowers. I do a LOT of talking myself through the grocery store 🤪 GO US! 💪🏼

[Mrspjsmom in reply to courageovercomfort]

Great job! I'm glad you bought yourself the flowers. A great pick me up especially this time of year.

[Hidden]

Thanks for letting it out. I related to this in a way... minus the husband and Cat. I wish We could all just stay in bed and sleep when it rains. We are getting 4 days of rain and I am so tired I can taste it ! .....and yes A plus to you

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. I think most people underestimate how much the weather affects everyone.

[Want2BHappy3]

I’ve done that, makes my anxiety worse. I have a lot to do , it’s happens this way because I can’t handle going out too much because of my anxiety. So it’s piled up.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Want2BHappy3]

I think many of us do it. I'm going back to two lists. One of them will be my I DID list. This morning I've fed the dog and the cat and made coffee. A pretty good start.

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Sounds like a good start, baby steps. I’m trying to get to the gym today to swim. I’ve backed out before. I desperately need to go. Because of my being in bed so often my leg muscles are not in good shape. I have trouble walking.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Want2BHappy3]

Baby steps are ok. They are a start.

[KittenMittens22]

It’s perfectly okay to give yourself permission to have an easier day. People like us with anxiety need to cut ourselves some slack. I know I can be really hard on myself but getting better about feeling okay when I need to take time for myself.

I also make long to-do lists that rarely get done. I will complete some and then add more so it never ends. I just title my list “To-Do When I Can” and then I don’t feel so pressured or guilty. Even crossing off one thing makes me feel like I did something. Some people don’t get anything done.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to KittenMittens22]

To do when I can is a great idea. Some days I keep two lists. The second is an I Did list and everything goes on there no matter how small. I definitely need to get back to that. This morning I have fed the dog and cat and made coffee. It's a start. 😊