O vercoming the I mpossible T ask Improving Your Mental Heal th One Step at a Time Almost everyone at some point has encountered a task that is seemingly simple, but no matter what they do, they can’t complete it. These tasks can be as straightforward as making the bed or something bigger, like cleaning an entire room. For many, this is an obstacle that they may want to do but can’t, which weighs heavily on them and becomes detrimental to their mental health.
It’s important to understand that the impossible task is not a sign of laziness; depression and anxiety can make any task feel much bigger and more difficult than it actually is. If you find yourself unable to do the things you need or want to do, try these techniques to help overcome your obstacles. Break up the task. When the overarching task feels daunting, breaking it up into smaller segments can help you manage it. If you’re cleaning the kitchen, clean for only a few minutes at a time before taking a break. It might take longer, but the space will be clean at the end of the day. Make the task more enjoyable. Play music or involve your pet in some way to make the task fun or create a reward system for yourself. For example, tidying a specific area of the house or folding a basket of laundry may earn you time to play video games or watch TV. Alternating tasks and rewards is a great way to overcome any task, big or small.
mind. If the objective is not so urgent, determine its importance and if the task can be saved for another day.
When all else fails, you can always ask someone for support or even pay someone else to do the task for you. No matter what you decide, there are ways to defeat the impossible task.
It can help to consider why the task feels so impossible, especially if you used to enjoy it. Try to remember what made it enjoyable and see if you can return to that state of
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“I learned a lot through on-the-job training,” he says, “and then after probably 10 years, I got my accounting degree.” Following his stint in insurance, he worked in accounting at a furniture company for about 20 years before deciding to do something different. Ron has now been the accounting manager at The Manely Firm for a little over a year. “I oversee all of the billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll for the entire company,” he says. “I also prepare the bookkeeping and I’m responsible for the company’s financial statements.” He appreciates that The Manely Firm uses automated processes that allow clients to receive and pay their bills online. “It’s very user-friendly,” he says. Ron also enjoys getting to learn more about the law side of the business. “One of the first things I noticed,” he jokes, “is that attorneys are people, too! Many of us think attorneys are scary, but they’re just like the rest of us.”
Ron was born and raised in Atlanta and has been married to his wife Kathy since 1995. Kathy’s son from a previous relationship has blessed them with four grandchildren ranging in age from 14–21. Ron and Kathy live at Lake Lanier and enjoy taking the boat out on the water whenever they can. They’re also big NASCAR fans and have visited nine different race tracks across the country. Ron loves classic cars, and it’s his dream to restore a Mustang. “I really like working with Michael and Sheila,” he says. “They make you feel special and value your input and opinions.” Most of all, Ron says he enjoys watching The Manely Firm thrive. “We’re growing and growing, and it’s exciting to see us opening up new offices. It’s great to be part of that and bring my experience in finance to help the The Manely Firm succeed.”
Ron Anderson’s journey into the world of accounting wasn’t planned. “I stumbled into it and ran with it,” he says. It all began back in 1985 when he started helping a neighbor with her yard work. She helped him in return, by hiring him at the insurance company where she was the head of accounting.
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