some nights when my kids were young i was so tired and played out that when it felt like i hit bottom i would just tuck myself in and remember that every day you get another chance to start over and sometimes it’s best just to shut it down for the night. i’ve had 2-3 cats and dogs most of my adult life. at those times gus would fill the ‘v’ of my lap and everything else would melt away. i learned to relax and seep into the sofa when i laid down and gus would snuggle in. the sense of deep relaxation is what i use now to focus on. works for me!