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You don't need to tackle an entire room; instead, pick a small area like your desk or your underwear drawer and organize it to your heart's desire."We should always break tasks down into smaller parts," said Dr. Soph."When I think about cleaning the whole house I feel overwhelmed and immediately put it off for next week, or to a time when I can do it in one go. When I think about cleaning one area, the tension in my brain decreases.
In times like these, Dr. Soph is a huge advocate of finding four ordinary actions you can latch onto, and letting them be your"anchors of normality.""Our lives has been tipped upside down. Everything that's happening around us is creating a sense of uncertainty, which is activating our survival response," she says.
"Be very honest with yourself about what you can accomplish in a day. And know that ‘no’ isn't a bad word, and it's not a bad thing. I think it's worse when we say yes and then we don’t show up and deliver. Remember that saying no can honor your time, of course, but someone else’s time, too," she says.
To start, draw a little stick figure of yourself, then add anyone you live with—your dog, your close friends, your family, and anyone else you're glad to have in your orbit. You don't have to be a CEO to have a board of directors, friends. When you're on the brink of a major life change, it helps to have a few people in your corner who can listen and provide advice.
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