Make a list – Enhancing feelings of mastery and control  Exhaustion, stress, unhappiness, and anxiety all reduce a sense of control over our life. Can lead to feeling helpless, “there’s nothing I can do”, “I just don’t have the energy”.  What tiny actions or activities can you do to help regain a sense of mastery and control.  Cleaning out a closet….or just shelf; paying a bill; taking a short walk…even just to the mailbox; making your bed  Remember to pause and congratulate yourself for doing something  Action begets action  We don’t always have the luxury of waiting until we feel ‘ready’ to do something  It’s the doing that increases energy and motivation  Identify 3-5 things that give you a sense of mastery or control. 12