I keep trying to get started, but my kitchen mess seems so overwhelming.
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it was fun.
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I just can't make myself get started. There are so many dishes.
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Sometimes even every day tasks can seem overwhelming. Do you have an idea of what makes you put off the dishes?
assistant
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I feel like I just don't know where to start.
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How long have you been hesitant to start?
assistant
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I guess it has been a few days now.
user
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I get it. Sometimes I find dishes so overwhelming that I will let them pile up. Maybe together we can figure out a way to break it into smaller tasks.
assistant
Self-disclosure
Ok, I suppose I can try that. But I don't quite know where to start.
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It is so hard to figure out where to start sometimes. Ok, I'll help with a plan. Maybe you can glance at the dishes and pull out the largest one that is dirty. Let's start there.
assistant
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Ok. That makes sense. There is a large pot. I think if I was that, maybe it would get me started.
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yes, starting with the large pot would be a great place to start! Good thinking!
assistant
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Ok, but then what?
user
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Well, washing the pot will make the overall task look smaller. Then, let's pick a second type of dish to focus on. After you wash the large pot, try to focus on larger bowls, then plates and cups. You could leave the silverware for last.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
Oh, thank you so much! It helps my anxiety to talk through a plan. Sometimes I get so anxious, it is hard to figure out how to break a large task down to something manageable on my own.
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I am always happy to help. I find it difficult sometimes too. I really think you are figure out how to get through this and help your anxiety.
assistant
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Wow do you think so? Have you every had anxiety like this?
user
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Yes, I have. I often look at work assignments as larger than they are and can only get started when I break them down. I really think you have done great job figuring out how to tackle the task that is causing you anxiety.
assistant
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I think so too. I hope I can apply this to other things. So, it's easy to figure out with things like dishes because there is a size. How do you do it when it is a task that isn't physical like this. Like work?
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