As I write this entry, we are getting ready to go on another, although shorter, trip. Even though this trip will not be as intense in terms of preparation, my mind is just swimming with all of the things I think I need to get done before we leave. My list keeps getting longer, and what is worse is that I have gone through the day thinking I can remember it all. I guess I’m feeling optimistic that my memory is at peak performance today.
Inevitably, though, I will not be able to remember it all. I really need to take a few minutes and write it down, which I am pretty good at most of the time. I will even usually write something on my list that I have already done so I can mark it off right away – silly, but true. However, today I seem to be struggling with even writing it down.
If you are affected by depression in some way, no doubt you have a lot of thoughts or to-dos going on in your mind. If you think about the positive, helpful thoughts or things that need to be done, do you think it would be helpful to just write it all down? I truly believe writing it out can be so helpful. If you get it on paper, then you can get it out of your head. This in turn frees up your mind for other tasks and for being more present wherever you are. I know I feel a lot better when I take the time to write things down – in the end I actually save time because I am not spending a lot of time constantly trying to remember it all.
So, with that reminder, I am heading to my list to free up some mind space. My hope is that you all will consider doing the same.