When therapy doesn't work, you get creative

If you've stumbled upon my blog or if I've sent you the link, welcome!  You are under no obligation to do anything -- including reading or following my progress.

I've considered starting a blog for quite some time but never took the plunge. I couldn't decide what its focus would be nor was I convinced that I would stick with it. You see, I have issues. I struggle with depression. It zaps my energy and steals my motivation. I procrastinate. I have difficulty making decisions. I'm a perfectionist. When I tackle a task it's "all or nothing" and given my lack of motivation lately, it's been nothing that's getting done. I'm not a hoarder but clutter is an issue. I'm tired of it all and I need to make a change. I just don't know how.

That's where this blog comes in. I figure if I give myself challenges and deadlines - and do it publicly - I will rise to the occasion. I will be held accountable. And to be truly accountable one cannot be anonymous (although I will do my best to preserve the privacy of my family members). I am not looking for gold stars or public praise. I'm a grown woman who should be able to tackle a to-do list. I am just looking for a way to overcome my "stuck-ness" and boy! do I feel stuck! It hasn't been pleasant, for me or my family. I sincerely hope this blog helps to change that.

I will regularly post goals. They may be weekly or monthly, long-term or short-term, some I've avoided like the plague and others that are more fun. I will also post progress reports. That's where the accountability comes in. I'm sure I won't be 100% successful but neither are race horses, pro athletes, and top-notch surgeons. If I get some things done, progress will be made. I can't expect miracles, but I do strive for forward motion.