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Finding Happiness in the Midst of Chaos
On the Search for Happiness With our crazy little life since April, (moving Mom to assisted living, estate sale, someone in the family being horribly mean to me, dealing with Mom and all her wants and desires while being the only sibling willing to do it, handling difficulties at home, and getting Mom’s house ready to sell) it has left me completely dry and spent and at times unhappy. Oops did I forget YouTube which takes a lot of my week too? I have really worked at trying to at least be content, stay grounded in the Lord, and keep everything going everywhere. You can watch this week’s video here…
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The Makings of a Happy Week
Sunday, January 11, 2026 I started journaling in a book called “52 Lists for Happiness”. I was planning on writing just once a week in it, but it was fun and quick, so perhaps I can squeeze it in daily. Here was today’s list. It is not in any order of importance, but it is in the order that it came to mind, most likely based on my things that I experience most often. Things that Make Me Happy Right Now. I’m sure I’ll think of a hundred more but that was fun. The book suggested on taking one of these and making it a daily practice of happiness. Well,…
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How I Manage to Combat Seasonal Depression and Winter Blues
Coming off the heels of a 30 day respiratory illness and a two week period of a cold arctic vortex with temps at freezing or below, I found myself struggling to feel normal. The days were blustery, cold, and dreary. I wanted to embrace the “cozy” I’d looked forward to all year, and the indoor productivity that has called me for so long. But I found myself without motivation and not wanting to do anything. And for me, that just felt wrong. It was a huge flag. So in this very chatty vlog, I share all the ways I quickly pulled out of it. I hope it helps you too.…
