Cat's Cafe by Matt Tarpley for February 07, 2022

You did Possum…a start is very good! “The longest journey begins with a single step.” (Why is it that inspirational quotes are always so fatuous?”)

Well done!

Making the bed isn’t the most important task.

Some times, doing matters more than how much. You did something – when battling depression, that’s huge!

A well fluffed pillow is a beautiful thing.

A made bed sleeps better. Ah, fresh sheets on a bed is even better.

whatever works. :)

OK, let’s face it, I do like to crawl into a made bed, but still, I understand—and occasionally follow—the philosophy of “why make it when I’m only going to mess it up again.”

One step, one foreward.

I might make the bed if my cat ever gets off of my lap!

There is some scientific evidence that an unmade bed is healthier. Being unmade allows the bed to dry out more between sleep sessions. I have not made my bed since Middle School.

Thumbs up!

Way to go! I can relate. I did a little more toward making the bed than usual yesterday, as I changed the sheets. I was able to spread the top sheet out, but tucking the foot end under the mattress was too monumental a task, so I left it and felt pleased that I had gotten as far as I did.

One step at a time! ❤️

I really wonder what’s going to happen inside of Cat’s Cafe this Valentine’s Day!

Fluffing pillows is hard work, and you did it well little ‘possum. Reframe your thinking by considering that the bed isn’t “messy,” it is “comfy.”

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.Really glad you have started! Welcome back!

Does it really matter in the grand scheme of things if you make the bed at 7am or 1pm? I think not!

…and that’s how you do it. One small little task done, and celebrate completing it.

Good for you, Possum. You are encouraging! This is so me! I get overwhelmed by all I have to do. Finally I do one thing and it feels so good. Encourages me to do more. I find if I write my tasks down, they don’t seem like that much……and I wonder why I was stressed about these few things. And, as was said above, the world is not going to end if I don’t get it all done.

You did very good, Possum!

We are here, with you, on this new journey.

Deep Peace, Matt (and Possum)!

Well begun is half done.—Poor Richard

Welcome back Matt, as usual you hit the nail on the head. Not everyone sees how self care is a struggle. Thank you!

<3 Or you get cats, and never make the bed because they rule the house and should never be disturbed.

My cats would track litter into the bed if I didn’t make it. I am NOT sleeping in litter!

It is SOoooo Good to see you back! When I was in a very dark place a wise person said “just take one step forward to start momentum”. Then I know I can take another step when I’m ready. And then another step… Wishing you many blessings on your journey back. One step at a time.

Yes, that is very good. One step at a time.

today is my birthday

I can SO relate to this post. I love all the “small victory” comments. I also love this comic and can’t wait for some featuring my favorite character……

10% of making the bed, or any impossible task, is better than none at all.

Yes, you did fine!!

This is totally me—cleaning my room, my desk, going through my email…. dealing with life in general!

To all my friends on go comics

https://consciouscat.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Valentines-Day-2019-e1547044974708.jpg

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Have a GREAT day!!!

Cat cafe is so adorable!

Happy Valentine’s Day (belatedly)!

watch this ppl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Me whenever I make my bed

The good news is I make my bed every day. The bad news is I have not changed my sheets for a couple of months. It’s very difficult to do that because of my age (80), back and nerve pain. I have no one to help me. I’m waiting for a good day and then I will do it. In the past, it has taken me about an hour and a half.

Just passing by after making my bed. Hope you are doing okay Matt Tarpley.

Thank you, Matt♡

Matt, I miss you and the Cafe gang.

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Sending ((((( hugs )))))

How to fold a fitted sheet. http://thedoghousediaries.com/4491

You did greatpossum! I hope that your well Matt

We miss you, Matt! ❤️

Everyone needs motivation nowadays.

We’re with you Matt! One foot in front of the other!

Please come back. We miss you so much.

Funny/odd story. I struggle with procrastination because of my emotional health too. I was going to buy a new mattress topper because the one I have is over 10 years old and I’ve been waking up with bad lumbar pain which I learned in my research can be a result of a bad or and old mattress. Today I took the foam topper off only to realise that the mattress under it, which is like new because of the topper, has a pillow top on it already. I’m really looking forward to a restful sleep tonight. Praying the mattress is all I need. I hope you start to feel safe and secure again Matt, you’re missed in here. I love your content. After spending a week with my daughter I had to go home and be alone. I didn’t realise how much I missed her until I spent the good part of a week with her and it killed me, I was so lonely. I try to tell myself I’m better off but it’s so difficult that I wasn’t getting any work done either but as soon as I got busy I felt better. I hope you find what you need to get well. The book Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. Jon Townsend and their other books, Safe People, Changes That Heal and so on have been very helpful

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