Y’all, how do people function when life gets really hard? Like, really really hard?
I feel like I used to teach a master class in this. I graduated college with serious degrees despite massive amounts of shit hitting the fan yet here I am wondering wtf on the daily. How do people, like, ADULT like this?
Suggestions welcome in the comments. Bless it all.
Riddle from the Middle 
Make a list of 10 things, but include 3 or 4 that are already done. Cross them off. Look at the list and you’ll feel better.
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This sounds entirely doable. 😆
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It’s pretty easy to fool us 😏
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Promise yourself that you will tackle each item eventually. Must do’s on one list. Nice to do’s on another. Make a vow not to tackle a must-do until you take one off. (new ones are at the bottom) The same with nice to-dos. This will put you in control of the task function and take the random cart spillers out of the equation. Also, trash the not going to dos immediately. See if you can handle a must-do and a nice to-do each day. Keep the expectations within range. As you start feeling more in control you will judge how many of each you can accomplish. Oh yes, scratch off the finished ones so you can reward yourself for your accomplishments. Best wishes, Laura.
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I really like this idea, John. All my To Do items are on a single page and it sounds like separating must-do and nice-to-do things would bring clarity. Thanks.
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😊 You may find the must dos are really in the minority.
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One task at a time…
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This is the only one that works for me. Unfortunately the line of tasks waiting for my attention stretches on and on so it’s stressing me out. Maybe part of this coping strategy is being able to let go of things until it’s their turn.
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I try to but it can be difficult 😞
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You might of missed the part where life says lookout! Most of us do. Come up for air. Breath deep. Or as deep as you can. Come back when you can. Be well. Please.
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Solid advice, John, thank you. Maybe I’ll give intentional breathing a shot today and see how I feel afterwards. 💛
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Hope things settle down for you. This too will drive us crazy before it passes. Crazy story funny crazy the wife heard. Lady rescues a dazed Huskie wander a field in bombed area of Ukraine. Takes it to the vet. Vet says thanks and finds out it is a wolf. Even the wild fur babies are struggling out there. Brave lady.
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I think we go on because what choice do we have? Our lives are being controlled to a large degree by outside sources – over which we have no control. So we control what we can, try to keep informed and then ignore as much as we can – but we don’t have to like what’s going on around us. I have my inner sanctum, and Ii avoid venturing out as much as possible. And I avoid discussions about the world.
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Well put, Carol. I’ve definitely limited my discussions lately — self-preservation? Maybe. Or maybe I’m just concerned I’ll reach my limit and snap on someone where the fallout won’t be worth it. Ugh.
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Adulting can be overwhelming, especially now. I sought help from a therapist so that I could share everything without judgement. I was given lots of helpful tools. I feel your pain.
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This is such a good tip, Lauren. I’ve been telling myself for a solid two years now I should find a therapist…it’s just been so easy to put off because there’s always something else that needs to get done. 💛
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It became a real necessity for me. I wasn’t me anymore.
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I am also wondering if this is the life i want… Curse your way through it.. Don’t forget to stop and catch a breath
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No lie, I am most definitely cursing my way through the worst of it. Stopping to breathe is something I usually forget until I’m freaking out. Good tip.
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