A morning start

A routine is a good way to combat the beginnings of daytime depression. If there’s a schedule and a plan then you don’t get as bogged down with “all the things that need done.” I have to try to avoid the paralysis of having so many things to get done that I can’t begin any of them. I often end up napping or eating at that point.

Knowing this, I still didn’t start today with a plan or routine because the opposite side is the guilt from not being able to follow or complete the goals you’ve set yourself. Often the first day is filled with everything you should be able to do. I mean, the day is wide open, of course I can clean the entire house and spend 3 hours on errands!

Instead I’m using some of the inherent morning energy to try out some things. Small task around the house, small breakfast and blogging, then back to housework. Maybe housework til lunch? We’ll see.

I can’t say I’ve been terribly successful but I don’t expect much from myself today. I putz around for an hour and went back to bed for an hour, and instead of blogging during breakfast I looked at a website list of the 15 craziest Halloween costumes. But it’s only the beginning and there’s still some hope left in the morning sun.