take one day at a time

phrase

: to deal with each day's problems as they come instead of worrying about the future
Take one day at a time and don't expect things to change overnight.

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“Take one day at a time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20one%20day%20at%20a%20time. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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