In challenging times, and I've had quite a few of these, I try to take it one day at a time. Sometimes it all seems impossible when to try and look at the big picture. I take it in stages, one thing at a time. When I had to move my parents down from New York and find a nursing home for Mom and sell their house several years ago. I didn't know how I was going to accomplish it all, but I did by concentrating on one thing at a time. I found the nursing home, moved Mom in and moved Dad in with me in Delaware, and then I took care having their house cleaned and cleared out, long distance, and selling it. It took a long time to accomplish, but I was able to do it all.
I'm also living one day at a time. Anyone who has seen my profile knows that I moved 10 months ago to reconnect with my mother. I was expecting to have years with her, doing things and going places together. In June she had surgery and now she is on the decline where her health is concerned because of an allergic reaction to the dye they needed in her surgery. The Drs are telling us that she doesn't have much time. I count my blessings that I moved when I did and had the time I had with her but it is hard. One day at a time is all i have right now.
One day at a time. Sometimes one hour at the time. There has been days when it was one minute at the time.
posted by Ellen7
about 1 month ago
My faith has helped me many a time when I'm challenged by the trials and tribulations in this life and counting my blessings helps, too. I found I just cannot think too far ahead--especially with this crappy economy right now. I just do the best I can for this day and try to find some good in it, even if it's been a day that was bad.
posted by TJinPA
about 1 month ago
I try to think on the positive side of things. I do have great faith and find prayer very helpful. Cold Diet Coke is useful. Talking to my best friend and get her views on things can stable me out. When I was younger sex or snuggle time helped. lol
I talk to my friends. I reach out and tell people what's happening. Sometimes I go back into therapy for awhile to help me sort it through. I talk to myself and remember how I got through hard times before -- I remember what I am grateful for and give thanks. I pray and ask to be shown the way through. I drink a wonderful cup of coffee (freshly ground) every morning and I take baths:)with candles.
