take it/things one day at a time
phrase
: to deal with each day's problems as they come instead of worrying about the future
It's important to take things one day at a time so you don't feel too overwhelmed.
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“Take it/things one day at a time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20it%2Fthings%20one%20day%20at%20a%20time. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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