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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/BuyWonderful on 2024-01-23 05:01:11+00:00.

I’m no motivational guru but I have experienced a lot of debilitating anxiety and depression and over the years, i have found a few things that have really helped me create some sort of routine and structure in my life.

I hope someone else can benefit from something I list, and just remember - storms don’t last forever, eventually the sun will shine again.

Do the hardest thing first - I can be amazing at putting things off and this was a snowball affect which created more stress for me.

By doing the hardest (the least thing I want to get done on my to do list) I get a great feeling of accomplishment and in comparison, makes everything else on my to do list feel simple.

Set a timer - 10/15 minutes to dedicate to the task at hand. This helps me not feel overwhelmed with things.

Lay everything out the night before - clothing, bag packed and ready makes a big difference to the morning anxiety and gives time to breathe instead of feeling rushed (worst feeling)

Declutter - I was a bit of a hoarder but having a good chuck out and donating things I don’t use felt like a literal weight lifted off my shoulders. Plus less stuff = everything has a place and easier to keep clean.

A do it all shower - hair, shaving, moisturise fake tan, whatever you do that’s all the stuff that makes you feel amazing but is often too hard when you don’t feel motivated.

Every single morning get out of your pyjamas.

This was huge for me. Even if I was having a day at home I still made the effort to get out of my jammies even if it was into tracksuits. It improves motivation to be dressed, at least for me.