In today’s 60-minute telehealth session, the client talked about how owning a home has created a lot of stress in their life. They said, "There’s always something that needs fixing, and it’s never-ending," expressing frustration with the constant maintenance. We discussed ways to manage the stress, including breaking down tasks into smaller steps and delegating when possible. Client mentioned feeling overwhelmed with the constant to-do list and feared that if they didn’t stay on top of things, the house would fall into disrepair.
We talked about the importance of prioritizing the most pressing issues and creating a realistic plan to tackle homeownership responsibilities one task at a time. I suggested that they start by making a list of immediate tasks and setting deadlines to prevent feeling paralyzed by the long list of things to do. Client seemed willing to try this approach and agreed to identify which tasks to tackle first. Their homework is to create a schedule for the upcoming week and begin implementing small changes. We’ll check in next session to see how they’re managing.
