"I encourage people to make small, manageable steps in the right direction."

But a first manageable step toward what?

The checklist breaks up the tasks into 12 manageable steps.

Aiming to break the process into manageable steps, Karwowski incorporates her own experience as a backdrop.

That goal can be met only "in manageable steps on an orderly basis," he said, "and this is a first manageable step."

For example, dressing can be broken down into smaller, manageable steps.

His workshop consists of 10 weekly sessions, costs $260 and offers what he calls "a supportive atmosphere and manageable steps."

Then the therapist needs to help him explore alternative approaches to the problem, or find some way of breaking the task down into more manageable steps.

When household chores begin to pile up, find ways to break down large tasks into small, manageable steps that can be rewarded.

Write notes about things you need to remember, keep your mind active by reading or doing puzzles, and break tasks up into small, manageable steps.