One step

Sometimes things feel overwhelming, from a single task to your entire life. I find the simplest solution to moving forward in the face of overwhelm is a single step.

Take your task, your day or your life, choose one small step that seems manageable.

This morning I was cuddled up in my cozy warm bed thinking about how I 'should' go for a run with my dog. I thought about being out in the cold, huffing and puffing my way around the neighborhood (most likely carrying a little plastic bag with a gift from my dog) and promptly rolled over and pulled the covers up to my chin.

The contrast was just too big, it felt overwhelming. So I decided to just get out of bed. That's it. No grandiose plans for the morning or the day, just crawl out of my cozy spot into the cold house. I don't know at this moment if I'll run or not, but I am up and I've written this blog. Now I'm off to get dressed and at least walk the dog. We'll see what happens from there - less pressure, one step at a time, usually yields pretty good results.