This Time I'm Really Going To Do It

Alchemilla

I am with you on spreadsheets Watty.

Watty1

zero progress on any fronts
err..wait 3 items to charity shop (lampshade and 2 bags) and a notebook 2 small for anything useful thrown 81/365

Karmacat

Aww, decluttering is important too, Watty. Hope you're okay.

Goldiegirl

81/365 is way ahead of target, so you are succeeding

Watty1

Karmacat wrote: »

Aww, decluttering is important too, Watty. Hope you're okay.

Not too good. Finally realised its a low grade depression dragging me down.

Alchemilla

*Chuck* throws a stick for your black dog.

Lots of hugs Watty xxx

Watty1

Goldiegirl wrote: »

81/365 is way ahead of target, so you are succeeding

Thanks. I also realised that it is 22% of the years target - but - it hasn't made much of a difference. But I had inspiration today rattling around the internet I found a 40 bags in 40 days lent challenge and with today being Ash Wednesday I've embarked on this. I've adapted it slightly as I'm going to use it to tackle 40 areas of the house and outside that need work. So today I did one of the garden beds which has now been weeded and pruned. My plan is to identify 40 areas (I've 23 identified so far) and to actually deal with them and everything in it. So, it might mean spending too as the one area I did clear actually needs planting up but last night during a bout of insomnia I researched the plants and made a list of them ready for slightly warmer planting weather.

Karmacat

Being outside will benefit the depression too ... do you want to go the medical route, or self dose with herbs? Deep breathing with brisk walking is a great first aid for feeling bad ... but even "low grade" depression could well be beyond first aid measures. Do prioritise taking care of yourself, seriously, don't let it drag on :kisses3:

Watty1

Karmacat wrote: »

Being outside will benefit the depression too ... do you want to go the medical route, or self dose with herbs? Deep breathing with brisk walking is a great first aid for feeling bad ... but even "low grade" depression could well be beyond first aid measures. Do prioritise taking care of yourself, seriously, don't let it drag on :kisses3:

Might be a bit beyond first aid measures like a walk although am noticing am better with active 'doing' but am just way too demotivated to do that. Will try self dosing with herbs.

Karmacat

You're noticing it and you're talking about it, Watty, thats the main thing - the next step has to be one that suits you, whatever it is. Keep on chatting on here