How can I feel good if the only thing I do today is take a shower?

You have made an effort to get out of bed and take a shower. This counts. Baby steps. You've got this. Go you!

Showers are pretty amazing things to feel good by if you ask me. Imagine washing away all those negative emotions and just immersing yourself in the water. Enjoying the hot water and quiet time of the day whilst you are alone and warm

You did a thing! You showered instead of going through the day unshowered! That's fantastic, and something worth feeling good about. Think of how not taking a shower would have made you feel, and then think of how you felt after showering. Was it refreshing? Did it elevate your mood a bit, even just for a brief time? Did the smells of the soap make you feel relaxed? Thinking of as many positive things that resulted from taking a shower as you can, and then think how you never would have had those positive experiences if you didn't shower. Feels good, right?

You took a shower, that's great! On bad days, I have a checklist that I try to hit (while being kind to myself if some things are harder than others) Have I eaten anything at all? Have I eaten something green? Have I drunk enough water? Have I taken a shower? Have I gone outside at all? Have I done something active, like a craft or homework or anything? Starting is the hardest part, and having a list like this is helpful for me because it gives me a clear list of things to hit. Good luck!

Because when you feel so dark and low, it takes unimaginable strength to do the "smallest" things. I am proud of you! You have managed to take care of yourself in a moment of darkness. You have summoned the strength to make a positive decision. I know the feeling and the might it takes to simple get out of bed. But i did it! even when I wanted to stay in bed forever. If on the other hand, you don't necessarily feel dark or low, perhaps there is something in the way of your motivation and drive. A reason as to why you could only shower today- perhaps a psychical or mental block. Try to look into this, speak with a doctor or someone you trust. You will be okay.

Do you know that taking a shower is something that many people find extremely difficult to do when they are struggling? That means that if you were able to accomplish taking a shower, you already did something that was really hard to do and you succeeded! Sometimes during difficult times we have to congratulate and reward ourselves for the little things, even something like getting a shower or eating breakfast. Maybe getting a shower will be a stepping stone that will motivate you to accomplish another task. And maybe not - that's okay too! You are doing your best and that is what's important.

My grandfather had a saying, "Anything in life that's worth doing, is worth doing poorly." I never really understood what he meant by this for a long time. He would tell me things like "If you're not feeling well but have things to do work towards them in a small way" For example, you might not feel like taking a shower, but washing your face is a good place to start. You might not feel like brushing your teeth, but washing your mouth with some mouthwash is a good start. As long as you give it some effort you can say you're making progress. So if today you take a shower, then look at it like a victory, you did something and took it to completion. And that's something to be proud of :)

You're blessed to have a running water and a roof on top of your head which millions don't... Be grateful for a fresh new beginning just like all dirt is gone after the shower, all sorrows troubles problems worries can also be gone. Just make sure to continue your efforts just the way it takes efforts to take a shower it takes efforts to cleanse your life your daily routine. Just never give up! Life is not easy sometimes, everyone has problems and issues. But life goes on, just like you've conquered all problems until now, you can in future as well