Get it Done: A letter from a reader

 

Hi Julie,

I'm writing to say thank you for Get it Done When You're Depressed. I went through it really quickly because I was so excited to see myself described so well in a book. Was it written specifically for me?

I wanted to tell you about how I used two of the strategies today.

-  It takes longer to worry about something than to do something

- If you have the money to get help- use it

My car has been disgusting for about three months now. I am probably being too harsh, but when your seat has some crushed potato chips just sitting there, things have to change. A few days ago, my 10 year old nephew said, "You need a new car Uncle Cole. This is embarrassing."

The weird thing is that I'm a professional and there is no reason my car should look like this. I get so overwhelmed. Every time I got in the car I was disgusted with myself.  For months- and then I read Get it Done When You're Depressed. I realized I had worried enough and that I have MONEY. What have I been thinking?

I just got overwhelmed and didn't know what to do.

Today I took my darn car to SuperWash.  I got it washed and vacuumed and cleaned on the inside. It looks great.

It took 30 minutes.

It cost $18

I am going to remember your tips from now own.  I will not let my overwhelmed depressed feelings rule my life.

Eighteen dollars!!!

Thank you Julie!

Cole

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