When i suffered with depression and was sitting around in pjs unwashed, teeth not brushed etc it was a really difficult thing to break.
Everything feels like a big effort. I had CBT and that totally changed everything. I had 7 sessions of an hour each and ive been fine since and that was about 6 years ago.
This is what i do day to day….
- i set myself targets. For example if i want to watch something at 9pm i will set myself a target at 7.45pm to have a shower, wash and style hair, brush teeth and be back ready to watch the programme for 9pm.
The house is a tip so after the school run i think right i ve got 2 hours before the cleaner comes so i will start upstairs and work my way down and afterwards i’ll have a brew.
I reward myself with alot of brews come to think of it.
Also i bought myself some headphones and i listen to music on my phone whilst im doing things. It really keeps me motivated that chores dont actually feel like chores when im humming along to tina turner!
Like now im looking at the clock and thinking i can get a corned beef hash on cook before i pick the kids up and they can have an early tea and if i do it now then i ll have time for a hot chocolate before i go!
Another thing is i dont own any pjs, dressing down, sloppy lounge wear.
I got rid of all these as its too tempting to slob around in these rather than get dressed. I now only have proper clothes so when i get up in the morning i have to get dressed properly as i have no pjs, dressing gown or loungewear. I also shower at night so its not such a big ordeal getting ready for the day.