As a person who struggles with a mental illness, I get overwhelmed easily. I have to compartmentalize my thoughts so that I do not merge ideas and feelings together that do not belong alongside each other. I try my best to think about one small task at a time because the larger-scale ideas are overwhelming.
When my world feels tough, like right now in this season of my life, I think through small tasks that are more simplistic and less daunting. I break down the big ideas into bite-size pieces and process only that which I can handle in each moment. For me, I sometimes take life one moment at a time when one minute, hour or day feels like too much for me to handle.
To me, it is important to celebrate every single small “win”. Sometimes, the small wins are simply getting out of bed, taking a shower and making sure my daughter gets to school on time. Other times, small wins include going for a half hour walk outside or walking on my treadmill. And yet there are other times when small wins include making dinner for my family and doing a puzzle or playing an evening game together.
Someday I will be ready to celebrate the big wins. But for now, I put on my high heels, and I celebrate every single small win. Because to me, all the small wins get me through each day and that alone is a big win.
Love Note: With all my heart, I genuinely request that due to the content written, please seek the guidance of professional help should you feel you need it.
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