TED Talks Daily How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis
Jun 21, 2024
KC Davis, a therapist, shares valuable insights on tackling daily tasks like laundry during tough mental health times. She highlights that struggling with chores doesn't make you a bad person. Instead, KC offers a refreshing perspective on approaching care tasks with self-compassion. By viewing these chores as neutral and simplifying routines, you can build a sense of achievement, even amidst challenges. Tune in to learn practical strategies to make household responsibilities feel less daunting and more manageable.
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Postpartum Struggles
- KC Davis, a therapist with ADHD, struggled with postpartum depression and household chores after her second child's birth during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
- Her meticulous postpartum plan failed due to the pandemic, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and like a failure.
Shared Struggles
- After posting videos about her struggles, KC Davis realized many others shared similar challenges with daily tasks due to mental health conditions, ADHD, autism, burnout, or grief.
- This led her to question the simplicity of these tasks and consider their impact on mental well-being.
Morally Neutral Chores
- KC Davis introduces the concept that care tasks, like cooking and cleaning, are morally neutral.
- Struggling with them doesn't reflect one's character or worth.
