Do you feel some days (or maybe even most days) like you're running on empty? Maybe you barely have the energy to cook at dinnertime, but you know you have to find the get-up-and-go, somehow, because you have a long list of TO DOs that need to be handled.

Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies and we really don't have to be in this type of low-energy rut. Sometimes all it takes to power-up is eating a better diet, staying more hydrated, exercising more, getting more shut-eye, or easing our social engagements, for instance. These are all things we can control and fix.

Sometimes, we find ourselves down with the flu or some other short-term illness that will be better soon. In this situation, rest now and work later.

Other times, we might find ourselves in a low-energy situation because of a chronic illness, someone else's illness (maybe you're someone's caregiver), or some other life-changing challenge...something that's all, or mostly, out of your control. If this is the case, here are some ways you can still get things done:

1) Break chores into chunks: It's okay to do just the sinks and mirrors in the bathrooms today and clean the tubs tomorrow. Not everything has to be completed in one day. But everything you DO complete is progress, so celebrate your wins.

2) Think 'time' versus 'topic': Pick a room, area, or project. Challenge yourself to handle whatever it is for a set period of time, like 10 minutes. Set a timer and work until it goes off. At that point you may need to rest OR you may feel energized enough to work another 10 minutes.

3) Lower your expectations: What can you reasonably accomplish today? Maybe you determine you have enough energy to organize one drawer and answer your work email. Sometimes you need to relax your standards and accept your limitations.

4) Find ways to conserve your energy: You might sit down while folding laundry or peeling potatoes. You may need to work for 20 minutes and then sit down for 20 minutes...before you work again.

5) Utilize technology whenever possible: Whether this is getting a Roomba vacuum, paying your bills online, or upgrading the computer software you use for a work project that will get the job done in an easier manner, take advantage of technology.

6) Reduce your clutter: Doing so will make cleaning easier. Try weeding out 3 unnecessary items a day. That's do-able and little by little, the clutter will disappear. Limit the amount of physical items and papers entering your house.

7) Find someone to help you out: This might include hiring outside help (a house cleaner, a professional organizer, a lawn care company, a handyman) to give you a hand. This also might include delegating household errands and chores to other household members, or delegating work projects to co-workers or freelancers, if applicable.

Sometimes we need to remember how to be kinder to ourselves and realize if something doesn't get accomplished today it isn't the end of the world. It will still be there tomorrow. Give yourself a break. Speak nicely and gently to yourself. Celebrate ALL of your accomplishments, no matter how small you perceive them to be. Whatever you do, you're further along than you were before...and that's a good thing.

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