Energy Ladder Activity Sheet

A child/teen-friendly graded activity tool.

When motivation is low, start with the smallest possible step and build up.

The Energy Ladder

When you're depressed, everything takes more energy. Break activities into tiny steps. Example for "go for a walk": 1. Put on shoes 2. Stand at the door 3. Walk to the end of the path 4. Walk around the block 5. Walk for 15 minutes

My Energy Ladder

Activity I want to do

Step 1 (tiniest step)

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5 (full activity)