take it/things one day at a time

idiom

: 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.

Examples of take it/things one day at a time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As August ends and September begins, let this be your reminder to take it one day at a time to avoid feeling overstimulated. —Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025

As for the vlogs, the family continues to take it one day at a time. —Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 8 July 2025

And just take it one day at a time, one play at a time. —Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

So try to make a little adjustments here and there and take it one day at a time. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025

Just go out there and get settled and play my game and take it one day at a time right now. —Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025

These days, Lawrence is content to take things one day at a time. —Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024

Be gentle with yourself and take it one day at a time. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024

With a sense of uncertainty for some entering the season, coaches such as Thor are trying to take it one day at a time. —Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023