Anonymous #1 11h

The main things for me have been rest and reframing how I think of chores and basic self care (personal hygiene, proper sleep, proper meals). I’ve been very lucky to be able to go without having a job since graduating and that’s given me the opportunity to rest and figure myself out more thoroughly. I also only recently figured out the right mental framework for chores and basic self care, that being thinking of sleep as vital to me being able to function in a way that isn’t hell, food as-

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-necessary fuel even when I don’t have much of an appetite, and personal hygiene as pampering myself as opposed to something that’s really really important I do (I think looking at it as really important made the task too big in my head and as a result more intimidating). As for chores, I’ve tried to think of them as an extension of self care, reminding myself as often as possible that maintaining my environment and belongings to my best ability *will* make me feel better. With that recent-

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-mindset shift, everything became a bit easier and I’ve genuinely started feeling better. This might not work for you since I’ve tried a bunch of other strategies before that didn’t end up working, but nonetheless I wish you the best!

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Anonymous OP 11h

thank you! I wish you the best as well!

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