Sometimes when I'm having a really hard day I'll pretend my dishes or my laundry are sentient little creatures who are excited to see me. They also need my help because they're scared or lost or dirty. I give them their little baths and tell them that they're brave and then tuck them back into their homes. They're very thankful to me and excited to be back in their safe places all clean with their friends. It helps motivate me to keep my apartment clean when I'm dealing with the apathy of chronic depression.