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What’s a reasonable amount to do in a day?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 14, 2022 | Replies (31)

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@loribmt

Good morning @witsend000 What’s a reasonable amount to accomplish in a day? Golly, that’s a slippery slope when you’re feeling unproductive.
It’s really dangerous to compare ourselves to others. We’re all born with different energy levels and priorities. What one person accomplishes in a day is really all about them!
I was born a Border Collie. 😂 I have unlimited energy, even now at my ripe old age. I have a friend who was born, let’s say, a Blood Hound…laaaazy. She and I are on opposite ends of the spectrum. But we both accomplish in one day what WE feel we can do.
Some days I move mountains and some days I feel I’m stuck in a pit with a bulldozer shoving sand around me.
What helps is I make lists. I don’t always accomplish what’s on them that day. I do prioritize the tasks though if some need doing ASAP.
And…some days I have a blank piece of paper and write down what I DID accomplish that day. LOL. Try it! You might surprise yourself by what you have managed to do.

The only two things we have control over are our Attitudes and Effort. So if you want to accomplish more just up it a notch.

What would you feel is a reasonable amount done in a day?

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Thank you for your response @loribmt.
I have no idea what is reasonable. All I know is that what I do is far from reasonable. Most days it is a struggle just to get out of bed, shower and do a few house chores like laundry or cleaning.
I used to enjoy these things. I enjoy nothing now.
How I wish I were a border collie! Or even a blood hound…they have an amazing ability to sniff things out.
I’m more like a paralyzed dog with no sense of smell.
Actually, I’m not that either. My parents have a paralyzed dog and she is a sweetheart with a great personality; she makes everyone smile and be comforted.
I am useless. Both physically and mentally.
I posted the question because I would like to see what others are able to do and what is normal.

I forget to mention that I too make lists….I make lots of lists. Both “to do” and “did today”. It unfortunately is always a big disappointment.