bare minimum to do list for depression/ depressive episodes

i'm currently in a pretty bad depressive episode. i'm having a hard time doing anything and have not been able to go to classes and do schoolwork (i'm a college student). self care has become difficult and i've had a hard time showering causing BO. my therapist recommended that i make a "bare minimum" to do list to complete for the basics, even if i can't do items to full capacity (ex. brushing teeth -> brush teeth or use mouthwash; wash the dishes -> take dishes to kitchen; shower -> wash underarms and genitals). completing a to do list has made me feel more productive even though the to do list is made up of the simply bare minimums that aren't as difficult to do when i'm depressed. i HIGHLY recommend this.