Too many changes in one effort have a way of spinning out of control too easily. I end up with more loose ends than I can keep up with. The resulting crash and burns get messy. Making my changes one little thing at a time makes the change far more manageable.

A cleaner living space and personal hygiene were changes which are still benefiting me more than I can say. When I am cycling through my psycho weirds and/or the world around me is spinning out of control, the simple little things it takes to clean and ply self-care stabilize me tremendously.

Keep us posted, Shu.

I'm an old guy who lives alone, and I like to keep my living space in order to I can keep my mind in order, too. Lots of people think guys are slobs, can't cook or clean or look after themselves. I don't care what lots of people think, I care what I think.

I think like you do that our outer world has an effect on our inner world. So simple things like keeping my bed made and dishes done, things picked up, all of that lack of clutter helps my mind have lack of clutter. It's hard enough sorting through the clutter of PTSD in my mind, I don't need to add to it.

Good luck with carrying through your plans for improving life around you.

First off good for you for wanting to do something different in a positive way. I say go for it and see how it works for you. Have you considered volunteering. Maybe at a pet shelter or even at a senior citizen facility. I discovered that the best medicine we can give to our self can sometimes be the medicine we give to others. As cliche as this may sound, it truly is better to give than to receive.

Small steps. One at a time. It's still progress. Lots of support to you.