All the Important Life Lessons I Know, I've Learned From My Cat

If you struggle with mental health, especially with depression, you know how quickly certain things like hygiene can go out the window. Why should I bother to shower if I can't even get out of the house? I've learned from watching Scout, though, that good hygiene is its own reward. Scout takes great joy in his daily baths, and he'll take them wherever and whenever he wants.

I know when I take care of my hygiene, even if I'm depressed, it makes me feel better. Simple things like flossing or taking a shower can improve my mood dramatically and make it easier for me to go about my day.