I wanted to stick in my house today.  There was nothing I was going to run out of today.  I had enough milk, chocolate and cigars.  What else that I need?  I took a shower and dressed in my sweats.  I had no need to put on regular clothes.  Everything I needed I had. There was no need to go out.  Even make a short trip into town to buy or pick up anything.

I have to dress as if this day is important discarding the sweats I usually slip on after I awake and put on clothes I would not mind anyone to see me in.  Despite my depression.  It matters.  Eventually the depression will lift.  And knowing you took the care to really start the day makes a difference, which means showering, putting clean clothing on, brushing your teeth, etc.  All that affects your attitude to face the rest of the day.  Working from the outside in.