Genesis Behavioral Health Services

Feeling overwhelmed or low? Depression can make everything feel heavier and harder to sort through—but this simple practice can help.

Write down everything on your mind to get it out of your head and onto paper. Then go through your list and put a ⭐ next to anything you have even a small amount of control over.

For what’s not starred, gently set it aside for now—you don’t have to carry it all at once. If it helps, decide when you’ll revisit it later.

From your starred list, choose just ONE thing to focus on. Take one small, realistic step toward it today.

Over time, this can help you feel less stuck, build a sense of control, and support emotional balance. 💚