I'm 31, married, child-free, 1 dog from Iran. I love your videos because you are real. I'm sick of RUclipsrs living in big fancy expensive new houses that are always clean and showing off their lives. I love you because you talk about everything both positive and negative and show your life both sides (positive and negative) and make me feel I'm not alone. There are people like me. People like me exist. I don't need to feel sorry for myself because I don't have a house like those RUclipsrs. I don't need to feel sorry for myself because my house is always messy and not clean and sometimes just too depressed and tired to clean. Sorry for my weak English I know my English sucks but I just wanted to thank you for your effort and courage to show the real YOU and your real LIFE and I really appreciate that. And you are very beautiful inside and outside and your life is beautiful too it's warm and nice I love your dog too I love your house and lifestyle I am learning so many things from you please keep posting videos LOVE FROM IRAN❤🥰
❤❤ So proud of you! Everyone has had this experience and many of us have dealt with full blown depression. As a therapist and also a person with depression I can say you did ALL the right things and it must have been so hard, but I'll bet it was pretty successful! If you're in a funk or depressed you should do whatever you DON'T feel like doing. You want to isolate? Force yourself to get together with people. You feel like lying in bed all day? Go for a walk in the sun. You feel like sitting in your jammies and eating cheetos? Take a long shower and do your hair and go out for coffee. It's really hard to do but it helps so much. You're a great role model! Keep making good decisions one day at a time and you'll get where you want to be.
Thank you Carla. I considering moving because of the lack of sunlight coming into my place but cannot even think about all of the work that requires. I am always trying to “make progress” and when I have down time to relax I often feel guilty like I should have completed a task instead. I had to learn to really take care of myself and allow for rest. I just took a nap and feel better for it. This past week has been so busy with work, preparing taxes, 2 violin lessons, getting my car fixed, having a mini migraine, getting a blood test to check my Vitamin D/B12 and lots of housework and errands. Absolutely no free time. Some days our energies are low we need to be extra loving to ourselves and focus on finding joy. Life is a lot of work. Thank you for being so honest. I hope you give yourself some love for everything you have accomplished and for just being a lovely soul.
Oh my gosh, our weeks are so similar it’s crazy. I got an IV infusion for my migraine condition after having several days of pain finished tax preparation’s taking Samson for treatment for his arthritis getting my car fixed and all the other life work stuff on top of it. Rest and relaxation and major self-care have to be part of the to do list too 😅❤️
@@TheCarlaProject Oh wow! So similar! Sorry to hear about the migraine pain that led to an IV infusion. I am sure I probably should have done the same a few times over the years. Migraine sufferers really really have to do extra self care as some level of low mood and even depression follows a migraine. You seem to really be doing well at fighting that low mood! After I was looking forward to one of your videos because I was feeling very overwhelmed and I was helpful to see someone who was doing their best to have a good day. I got up and went for a walk and accomplished a few more small tasks. One step and one day at a time. Sorry for Samson suffering from arthritis. 😢 He is in good hands though. Sending you good vibes! 🌸🌈
@@kellygosa7438 Going for a walk is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Good for you! I saw an advert about a nose spray for migraines that’s either out already for an Rx or coming out soon. Feel better. 😀
@@TheCarlaProject please research the Gerson therapy. His story started with his migraines, where he was told by fellow doctors that he had to tolerate it forever and he refused that. After researching he discovered that it was the diet that caused it. The solution was changing his diet and juicing frequently to detox his body.
This has been me for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been taking care of my terminally ill mom and I come home completely exhausted (physically and emotionally) and I haven’t had the energy to do anything around the house. I’m getting some help tomorrow with my house which will help me reset. Have a wonderful day Carla ❤
Needed this one today. Honestly seeing you being in a negative state makes me feel like I'm not alone. So I thank you for being real. And being you. Thank you for not putting out everythings perfect, all the time content. Like a lot of other people do. Just seeing your video makes me say... it's normal to have your home and self a work in progress. That is OK!
I seriously need some real life friends like you. Your videos always cheer me up 🥰 I’ve been in quite the funk lately as well, and watching this brought some joy to my evening 🖤
I'm a 67 year old Midwesterner! I love your candor and authenticity. I also live an a 'used but clean' space' and often pause to appreciate it's beauty. That is called gratitude! Your thought processes about how to let go of 'things' that aren't contributing to your happiness is inspiring.
It’s okay to be in funk sometimes, is how you get out of it that really matters. You recognized that you were in a funk, you removed obstacles that can suck you back in, and you got up and did something about it. You got dolled up for you, not anyone else and it made you feel good and reminded you what a beautiful boss lady you are! You will always be fine because you are this mindful about your feelings and confronting them head on. 😊
Buying flowers is such a good idea! I went to Lowe’s and bought some spring flowers to plant for my patio, seeing them make me feel happy😊. We all get in a funk, but like you said, get up, do the small things
Your clean up ritual is a meditation in itself. Because of all the work you’ve done cleaning out your place it’s easy to maintain. Living alone is a privilege, but you have to manage yourself 24/7. You’re doing a great job Carla. ❤
Boy can I relate. I always know when a day is not going to go well is when I stay in bed, eat in bed, watch t.v. (on my laptop) all day in bed. Today is that day, tomorrow will be better. Also, I agree, down times happen, and then they pass.
Love it Ms. Carla some suggestions on possible projects. 1)A day in the life of Sampson, including grooming, spa day and vet appointment. 2)Follow up with friends that you helped organize their places, see how their doing after the fact. 3) a routine of meal preps from the sponsors, or do a week prep e.g. salads etc. 4)A class on organization e.g. dresser org 101 or pantry or fridge. 5) how you organize your bills or expenditures, do you have a place for receipts or bills, where do you store them or do you have an assigned place for that e.g. cubby or on your office, do you do an electronic spreadsheet, you maybe can provide a template you created and and example it certainly does not need to be your personal info, but an example for us to follow. Thank you 🙏 ❤❤❤ much love and blessings to you , the family, and our dear pal Mr. Sampson.
Hi. I really enjoy your videos. I don’t comment much because I watch on my TV. Some basics. I’m 67 years old living in Alabama. I have a small 3 bed one bath house. Which I’m sure seems large to you. Your videos are so inspiring and real. Love love Sampson. I have two dogs and two cats and have volunteered at a no kill shelter for over 20 years. The comment someone made about your apartment being old and worn is just wrong. Your building is an older building and the characteristics are classic. You have done a lot with it. Everytime you go in your closet in your bedroom I’m envious. The windows are something that would be hard to get anywhere else. I do understand the problem with steps for Sampson. One of my dogs is older and has back problems. To help him when needed you can get a sling that is made specifically to help dogs with stair problems. You can tell Sampson loves you just as much as you love him. And you have some wonderful friends.
Thank you so much!! My dear friend moved to mobile Alabama last year to buy a house. The slings didn’t work out for him so I have a large carrier crate I’m building today to see if he’ll let me carry him up the stairs in that 🤞🏾❤️
I just bought beautiful flowers for my coffee table and I do this twice a month. Also decluttered and organized our bedroom while I was listening to some of your videos!! Looks so nice now and I can find all of my beautiful blouses and tops. I have lost some weight so I can wear all of my one size smaller tops. I have not got a year!! Yay!! You are so amazing and lovely!! I love each video that you post and enjoy your charming home and precious pup. Keep the great music coming, especially the French!! Your fan and friend Shane from Middle Tennessee 🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is just what I needed to see! Thank you! It's thundering here in Indiana, and also I've been in a little funk myself. I know we all appreciate seeing the highs and lows. It's okay. We are all lifing! 😅
I'm so grateful that you and Samson are okay Carla. Your videos are so motivational and uplifting to my spirit. I've also been in a funk, due to chronic back pain and need to take social media fasts here and there. It can totally do a number on my mind when I just don't see a way to move out of it and forward. But then your video came at the perfect time this morning, spoke my language and now I'm up cleaning and decluttering, feeling a little lighter, focused (less brain fog) and looking forward to seeing just a clean FOYER if I don't do anything else today lol. Thank you SO much for showing us it's not just us, that we're not alone in what we're going through and that it's okay to not be 100% 24/7. Self-care is key and just placing one foot in front of the other and piecing one tiny task to another tiny task... can eventually bring the whole puzzle together and into frame and focus!!! Thank you Carla. Again; I'm grateful you're both okay and also that you're practicing self-care (self-love)...🙏🏼❤️💪🏼
@@TheCarlaProjectYou're most welcome & thank you kindly. I sure will. Out and about at the moment, getting a tad of this sunshine vitamin. Baby steps... May we ALL have a better day today and week ahead...On Purpose!!!
i've been in a funk for a week or two and it included my birthday! i could barely get out of bed. I started making short lists and getting things done little by little. I had to keep family away because they can be counter-productive. One did slip in and texted me at 7 am when i have told her three times to only text after 9 am. I am digging out now with my organizational lists and making time for myself. Your videos are very therapeutic.
You are right, sunlight is sooo important! Living nowhere close to a sunshine state but I try to get out every morning early for a walk before work. If I think I can't do it I say:only 5 minutes. Once I walk 5 minutes, I'm issually ready to move more, need less coffee, work more concentrated. Win win win😊
Yes, I have to do a morning walk more so for mental health than physical even and it’s been a deluge of rain here so it’s totally interrupted my typical morning routine. Agree though routines are super important! Especially those 1st hours of the day❤️
Yay glad you're back!! It's so funny because before I saw this, I had gotten up early-ish for Sunday, started coffee, told myself I would replace the dying flowers today, get to the grocery store finally, do some things around the house and just not be a slug... We all have those days. Happy you're up and about!!! Now I have to just make myself do the same!!🧡🌻
Yes, and you will feel so wonderful to cross a few of those things off the list. I’m up and at em today and meeting Friends at the park for a picnic. It’s cold but the sun is out 🌞 ❤️
Everyone is going through something regardless of social status or financial status. We just need to learn how to give ourselves the grace to get through the funk and into the blessings
It's OK to be thankful and complain or vent. We're human and life is way too tough sometimes. Take care my friend. Samson is such a wonderful companion🌼🌻🤗
I bought a clock to put beside my bed so I wouldn't have to look at my phone to see the time... because that is where the trouble starts! Ha! AND I put my phone on the other side of the room so I can't reach it without getting out of bed. These two things have helped a great deal! Keep going m'dear! You're doin' fine!
Thanks for sharing your time. It’s so normal to have those days of WTF. You’re human and your not alone. My saying is “I’m a limited addition and loving me is special”😉🌼❤️
What can i say, i loved everything about this vlog. The flowers, the song, the dancing, the cleaning. Girl, you are my friend in my head. You really know how to get yourself out of a funk. ♥️♥️♥️
Carla, I love that you are a real person, not an artificial "I always feel fine, everything's always alright" one. All of us are sometimes in a funk, often without obvious reasons. But sometimes it really helps to get up (be hardest part) and give yourself a treat. Love your videos. Greetings from Germany. 😊
Always appreciate real content! I was in such a funk, and here in northern MN, there's so much snow still, including an extra foot last Tues. Had the opportunity to travel for work for a week, didn't want to go, but forced myself... came home with a nasty cold, but actually feel better than I have in months. 😊
I really understand the funky mood lately. At Christmas I had a heart “issue”. After MULTIPLE tests & procedures it was finally diagnosed. What it really was was a wake up call for my family & I about the stress in my life & how my body is handling it at 52. I have a genetic heart problem & a birth defect that I didn’t know I had. The good news is that there’s medical management & now my doctor & cardiologist don’t think that I’m seriously crazy for complaining to them with the known symptoms of the issues that they didn’t realize that I had wrong with me! Now I have to learn to relax because I seriously don’t have any patience & mediation is one of the hardest things for me to do!
You must feel such a relief to have a diagnosis. There’s nothing more maddening than trying to convince health professionals some thing is truly wrong with you. I like the Headspace app for Meditation, but a lot of people like insight timer. ❤️
I know how that feels. It sure is the little things that help to make us feel better. Fresh air and the warmth of the sun on my face does wonders. Glad to see you back on here. Xx
Hey Carla! Something must be in the air, I cried today:( I miss my mother to pieces! I lost her in November and it’s been quite an emotional roller coaster:( However, I’m so looking forward to your video, even if there are bumps in the road. Plus, I know you’re spirit! U have literally become my RUclips friend 😊So, time to get up bc this whole community needs you… Samson!!! 🙏🏽🧼🧽🧹🏠
Through you I learn to take care of myself, to do something good for myself, to buy myself flowers, to like myself. Thank you for being who you are. Kiss for Samson. Hugs from switzerland
So glad to see you Carla, funky and all. When I am steeped and marinating in my fuzzy logic I always think you have to go through to get through. So however you cope, know I am thankful for you
Oh my word, what you said "gratitude shame me out of feeling in a funk" that sooo resonated with me. The number of people who give me the "it could be worse" speech is ridiculous and I didn.t have a name for it till now.
I loved this. So much of what we see online is all 'look how perfect and happy my life is' and it can be so alienating and make us feel much worse. This was all very relatable. I have the same habit of scrolling online first thing and I too am trying to establish a different morning routine. Loved that you bought yourself flowers, I will do that today if I pass a shop selling them. I'm proud of myself this week as I tackled problems I'd been avoiding but last night I had a meltdown and was up half the night with a migraine, crying, shivering and panicking. Today I feel calmer and this video was nice to watch. Thank you and keep being you.
LOL at "No I'm not" [going to scrub the floors today]! I totally relate. Very motivating video, Carla. I paused halfway through to do a quick clean of my bathroom, so thank you!
Your days of being in a funk are polar opposites to mine, I cant even get out of bed let alone have a wash, I just have to wait it out till I feel better or are motivated by something. I admire your ability to get up and go. Mine has got up and gone. Although when I can I do sort things out and it clears my mind but those day are few are far between, I wish I had your motivation. God bless Chris in the UK xxx
Catching up on some older videos I missed. I hear you girl! I've been in a Funk for a few months now. After a wrist operation. Oufffffff the worst feeling. Hope you go yourself some flowers if that's all you do and bring that sunshine into your home. You deserve it. 🥰
I love this! I recognized where you got the flowers. I need to do that more often, there's no reason to not get yourself flowers. I love when you show Samson's reaction, he is so adorable. But unlike him I think those pants are amazing. :) I'm about to do some cleaning and organizing so thanks for the motivation. I'm going to blast some tunes and hopefully my dogs won't judge my terrible dancing. You have a gorgeous apartment btw. The light and the high ceilings and the trees at the window are so lovely.
Dude the moment you were getting ready and feeling motivated like I’m going to deep clean the floors today! And then no I’m not lmao That is so me And then the bangs. Do as I say not as I do 😂gah killing me Also loved the Im allowed to be grateful and down at the same time. I needed to hear that❤
Good-evening Carla. The Lord put me in your space at the right time. I thought I was the only one that has “funk” days. It’s horrible and it takes a few days to get out and then everything is fine and I’m back to making other people happy.
THANK YOU for keeping it REAL! It is sooooo encouraging to know we're not alone when we get into a funk, too ❤ Lots of great advice to help us snap out of it as you snap yourself out of it! Vacuum dance ALWAYS helps!
Thank you for showing the not-so-perfect side of your life. I know what you mean about being in a funk lately. Taken myself to the beach for a change of scenery... it actually has buoyed my spirits. Lots of love to you and Samson. Thank you for being in our lives ❤🩹
WOW! Just what I needed. I can relate to getting in a funk, then feeling bad for feeling bad 😅. Didn’t think to treat myself to flowers…how creative. Always love watching your videos ❤
This is soooo relatable. You really feel like the sister I’ve never had and would love to meet you some day. I’m not weird lol. But seriously your videos, and the way you think are so relatable for me. Thank you for being you! I absolutely love your videos. I have decluttered so much before moving and still feel like it’s not enough and now I moved some things that shouldn’t have been moved and I feel exhausted!
I've set app timers on my phone and I've found it really helpful for me. 30 minutes on Instagram and 30 minutes on Facebook. Sometimes the funk is stronger than the timer and I end up just wasting time on other apps buuuut we do what we can haha
I hope that the dinner and movie with your friend will help cheer you up! Props for getting so much done when you didn't feel like even starting. We've had a few nice days here in WA state. Last weekend I sat outside for several hours. Feeding/watching the birds and squirrels and enjoying the warm day. It felt like a perfect mid 70's day.
Not all days are good days and that’s just life. You got up when you didn’t want to which I’m sure took a lot of energy. You did that Carla!❤ I love your videos because you are good for the soul.
Hi Carla from Quebec, sending motivational love from one who knows winter funks too. My basement apartment window, is 40% covered by ground snow and it’s still snowing. Loving that you have tropical trees out your window. Excellent idea to get the roses!
Totally agree with starting with reaching for our phone, iPad, in the morning. Because of possible electrical issues with my car radio, I recently stopped listening to my radio, just turned it off completely. I usually listen to public radio. Even that silence has made me feel less anxious. The constant news was really increasing my anxiety.
I feel ya, Carla. I too have been in the funky funk lately. And it is so odd because spring arrived and days are longer, but somehow I just have not been feeling it. And I avoid Instagram 95% of the time because it pulls me in and yeah, it is such a time suck. I’m bad about Facebook, but I can get on and off that one a lot quicker it seems. But, still check it too often. Maybe I need to figure out how to make my app not have the notification dots. 😆 But thanks for the reminders…I need to do the hydrate and get outside more. I skip those too frequently. Oops. Here’s to a more fulfilling and less funk-y week!
Hi Carla from Ontario Canada❤I've been in a funk lately also but like you I try to stay on top of it! Where I live, temperatures are still below 0° and we keep on having snowstorms after snowstorms🥶 The good thing is daylight is longer so snow will melt faster. Take care and sending hugs to you and Samson❤❤
I just love when you post a new video. You’re definitely one of my top youtubers. So relatable and inspiring. I had an off day yesterday. Rainy days make me feel so gloomy. I watched youtube and ate, then repeat. Today, l will get some things accomplished. 💕🌺💕
Man, I was in a funk last week. Your rawness, vulnerability, and realness is so healing. I wish so many good things for you each time I watch. This is indeed God's work. Thank you for displaying a story of truth, authenticity, and redemption. I feel hope when I watch your videos. You are the epitome in all that's good to be human, even when it doesn't feel great momentarily.
Hey Carla, I've been in a funk too lately due to how rubbish my underlying health conditions/ meds are making me feel and life stuff, but seeing Samsons beautiful face & you dancing made me smile & feel abit better so thank you 😊❤️
Thanks for showing this side of you. I sure can relate, the weather is a major factor for my mental health. But I know I have to get out of bed and just do things even if it’s tending to my houseplants. ❤ thanks again for allowing us to see this side of you. You are encouraging!!
Really needed this. What a lovely video... I love the pants and the earrings! So glad you decide not to declutter them :) and the flowers look so good in that vase 💕💜
Hi Lovely. So glad that you're out dining and having fun with friends. I know you're super sensitive to smells but maybe an uplifting Aromatherapy rollerball by your bed might help un the glum days? Neom do some nice ones xx
I hope you do something nice or fun for yourself today. And definitely blast some good music 🎉 Love from me and Samson ❤😘
Same to you! 🥰
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That's so lovely
Bless you both ⭐🐱
Love & positive vibes sent your way❤❤❤
I am relaxing from an illness. Nothing better than to watch you and Samson!
Love you both!!! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm 31, married, child-free, 1 dog from Iran. I love your videos because you are real. I'm sick of RUclipsrs living in big fancy expensive new houses that are always clean and showing off their lives. I love you because you talk about everything both positive and negative and show your life both sides (positive and negative) and make me feel I'm not alone. There are people like me. People like me exist. I don't need to feel sorry for myself because I don't have a house like those RUclipsrs. I don't need to feel sorry for myself because my house is always messy and not clean and sometimes just too depressed and tired to clean. Sorry for my weak English I know my English sucks but I just wanted to thank you for your effort and courage to show the real YOU and your real LIFE and I really appreciate that. And you are very beautiful inside and outside and your life is beautiful too it's warm and nice I love your dog too I love your house and lifestyle I am learning so many things from you please keep posting videos LOVE FROM IRAN❤🥰
Your English is perfect!! Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️
I can relate. Greetings from Germany.❤
I love your comment! Thank you.
Beautifully worded comment, your English is excellent!
❤❤ So proud of you! Everyone has had this experience and many of us have dealt with full blown depression. As a therapist and also a person with depression I can say you did ALL the right things and it must have been so hard, but I'll bet it was pretty successful! If you're in a funk or depressed you should do whatever you DON'T feel like doing. You want to isolate? Force yourself to get together with people. You feel like lying in bed all day? Go for a walk in the sun. You feel like sitting in your jammies and eating cheetos? Take a long shower and do your hair and go out for coffee. It's really hard to do but it helps so much. You're a great role model! Keep making good decisions one day at a time and you'll get where you want to be.
Thank you thank you for reaffirming this!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Carla. I considering moving because of the lack of sunlight coming into my place but cannot even think about all of the work that requires. I am always trying to “make progress” and when I have down time to relax I often feel guilty like I should have completed a task instead. I had to learn to really take care of myself and allow for rest. I just took a nap and feel better for it. This past week has been so busy with work, preparing taxes, 2 violin lessons, getting my car fixed, having a mini migraine, getting a blood test to check my Vitamin D/B12 and lots of housework and errands. Absolutely no free time. Some days our energies are low we need to be extra loving to ourselves and focus on finding joy. Life is a lot of work. Thank you for being so honest. I hope you give yourself some love for everything you have accomplished and for just being a lovely soul.
Oh my gosh, our weeks are so similar it’s crazy. I got an IV infusion for my migraine condition after having several days of pain finished tax preparation’s taking Samson for treatment for his arthritis getting my car fixed and all the other life work stuff on top of it. Rest and relaxation and major self-care have to be part of the to do list too 😅❤️
@@TheCarlaProject Oh wow! So similar! Sorry to hear about the migraine pain that led to an IV infusion. I am sure I probably should have done the same a few times over the years. Migraine sufferers really really have to do extra self care as some level of low mood and even depression follows a migraine. You seem to really be doing well at fighting that low mood! After I was looking forward to one of your videos because I was feeling very overwhelmed and I was helpful to see someone who was doing their best to have a good day. I got up and went for a walk and accomplished a few more small tasks. One step and one day at a time. Sorry for Samson suffering from arthritis. 😢 He is in good hands though. Sending you good vibes! 🌸🌈
@@kellygosa7438 Going for a walk is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Good for you! I saw an advert about a nose spray for migraines that’s either out already for an Rx or coming out soon. Feel better. 😀
@@TheCarlaProject please research the Gerson therapy. His story started with his migraines, where he was told by fellow doctors that he had to tolerate it forever and he refused that. After researching he discovered that it was the diet that caused it. The solution was changing his diet and juicing frequently to detox his body.
A really great video to help those of us also in a slump… Excellent editing skills. You’re one of my favourite content creators!
Yay thank you!! I’m pretty proud of myself for the editing on this one so thank you for noticing🥰
This has been me for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been taking care of my terminally ill mom and I come home completely exhausted (physically and emotionally) and I haven’t had the energy to do anything around the house. I’m getting some help tomorrow with my house which will help me reset. Have a wonderful day Carla ❤
That is the hardest work. I did that for my mom when she was dying. Sending you love 💗
Needed this one today. Honestly seeing you being in a negative state makes me feel like I'm not alone. So I thank you for being real. And being you. Thank you for not putting out everythings perfect, all the time content. Like a lot of other people do. Just seeing your video makes me say... it's normal to have your home and self a work in progress. That is OK!
I seriously need some real life friends like you. Your videos always cheer me up 🥰 I’ve been in quite the funk lately as well, and watching this brought some joy to my evening 🖤
The jamming while vacuuming somehow had me emotional. I love your videos Carla, all of them are so comforting and reassuring. ❤
You’re making me emotional back! Thank you very grateful 🥹❤️
I'm a 67 year old Midwesterner! I love your candor and authenticity. I also live an a 'used but clean' space' and often pause to appreciate it's beauty. That is called gratitude! Your thought processes about how to let go of 'things' that aren't contributing to your happiness is inspiring.
No life is perfect. We all live in this world and get down sometimes. Humans are complicated, we can feel grateful and sad at the same time.
I really want to start buying myself flowers. That's not something I've actually ever done before and I'm 37 😔
I havent done it before either
It's been staple of mine during the winter the last couple of years. You'll love it! 💐💐💐
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go for it ❤ flowers are the best
You definitely should!!🌼
It’s okay to be in funk sometimes, is how you get out of it that really matters. You recognized that you were in a funk, you removed obstacles that can suck you back in, and you got up and did something about it. You got dolled up for you, not anyone else and it made you feel good and reminded you what a beautiful boss lady you are! You will always be fine because you are this mindful about your feelings and confronting them head on. 😊
Wow thank you Lorena!! ❤️❤️❤️
Buying flowers is such a good idea! I went to Lowe’s and bought some spring flowers to plant for my patio, seeing them make me feel happy😊. We all get in a funk, but like you said, get up, do the small things
Your clean up ritual is a meditation in itself. Because of all the work you’ve done cleaning out your place it’s easy to maintain. Living alone is a privilege, but you have to manage yourself 24/7. You’re doing a great job Carla. ❤
Feels good to hear that sometimes🥹thank you!! ❤️
If only I could give two thumbs up! ❤
I’ve been terribly depressed lately and this was so nice ✌️ thank you for the comforting vibes Carla ☁️
@Kaleigh Carlson I really hope you feel better ❤️ Sending you a BIG HUG! 🤗
I love your choice of music, it makes me happy!!! Sampson needs a raise, he is the sweetest boss ever!!!!
Boy can I relate. I always know when a day is not going to go well is when I stay in bed, eat in bed, watch t.v. (on my laptop) all day in bed. Today is that day, tomorrow will be better. Also, I agree, down times happen, and then they pass.
Sooooo nice to find a normal person! Thank you!!
You motivated me to get out of my bed and clean up as well. Thanks.
I'm so glad!❤️
Samson is so adorable! Great share; we've all been there. :)
Love it Ms. Carla some suggestions on possible projects. 1)A day in the life of Sampson, including grooming, spa day and vet appointment. 2)Follow up with friends that you helped organize their places, see how their doing after the fact. 3) a routine of meal preps from the sponsors, or do a week prep e.g. salads etc. 4)A class on organization e.g. dresser org 101 or pantry or fridge. 5) how you organize your bills or expenditures, do you have a place for receipts or bills, where do you store them or do you have an assigned place for that e.g. cubby or on your office, do you do an electronic spreadsheet, you maybe can provide a template you created and and example it certainly does not need to be your personal info, but an example for us to follow. Thank you 🙏 ❤❤❤ much love and blessings to you , the family, and our dear pal Mr. Sampson.
🎉Yeah! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽That would be so much fun to see 🤩!!!
Hi. I really enjoy your videos. I don’t comment much because I watch on my TV. Some basics. I’m 67 years old living in Alabama. I have a small 3 bed one bath house. Which I’m sure seems large to you. Your videos are so inspiring and real. Love love Sampson. I have two dogs and two cats and have volunteered at a no kill shelter for over 20 years. The comment someone made about your apartment being old and worn is just wrong. Your building is an older building and the characteristics are classic. You have done a lot with it. Everytime you go in your closet in your bedroom I’m envious. The windows are something that would be hard to get anywhere else. I do understand the problem with steps for Sampson. One of my dogs is older and has back problems. To help him when needed you can get a sling that is made specifically to help dogs with stair problems. You can tell Sampson loves you just as much as you love him. And you have some wonderful friends.
Thank you so much!! My dear friend moved to mobile Alabama last year to buy a house. The slings didn’t work out for him so I have a large carrier crate I’m building today to see if he’ll let me carry him up the stairs in that 🤞🏾❤️
I just bought beautiful flowers for my coffee table and I do this twice a month.
Also decluttered and organized our bedroom while I was listening to some of your videos!! Looks so nice now and I can find all of my beautiful blouses and tops. I have lost some weight so I can wear all of my one size smaller tops. I have not got a year!! Yay!!
You are so amazing and lovely!! I love each video that you post and enjoy your charming home and precious pup. Keep the great music coming, especially the French!!
Your fan and friend Shane from Middle Tennessee 🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is just what I needed to see! Thank you! It's thundering here in Indiana, and also I've been in a little funk myself. I know we all appreciate
seeing the highs and lows. It's okay. We are all lifing! 😅
Exactly!! Life is lifing and it’s ok!❤️❤️❤️
I'm so grateful that you and Samson are okay Carla. Your videos are so motivational and uplifting to my spirit.
I've also been in a funk, due to chronic back pain and need to take social media fasts here and there. It can totally do a number on my mind when I just don't see a way to move out of it and forward. But then your video came at the perfect time this morning, spoke my language and now I'm up cleaning and decluttering, feeling a little lighter, focused (less brain fog) and looking forward to seeing just a clean FOYER if I don't do anything else today lol.
Thank you SO much for showing us it's not just us, that we're not alone in what we're going through and that it's okay to not be 100% 24/7.
Self-care is key and just placing one foot in front of the other and piecing one tiny task to another tiny task... can eventually bring the whole puzzle together and into frame and focus!!! Thank you Carla. Again; I'm grateful you're both okay and also that you're practicing self-care (self-love)...🙏🏼❤️💪🏼
Thank you for your lovely message!! Yes to the simply placing 1 foot in front of the other and gentle self-care. Enjoy that clean foyer😍😍😍
@@TheCarlaProjectYou're most welcome & thank you kindly. I sure will. Out and about at the moment, getting a tad of this sunshine vitamin. Baby steps...
May we ALL have a better day today and week ahead...On Purpose!!!
I can’t articulate what I love so much about this video, but I’m pretty sure it’s just you 😂
I’ll take it😄Love you back!!❤️❤️❤️
Gratitude to the Lord, routines, reciting the Bible verses I know by heart and singing help me get out of me feeling down.
You’re just so real we can’t help but love you ❤ I’ve been in a funk lately too no reason for it just feeling blech so thanks for this motivation 💪
Thanks for being here Jen ❤️ back to you!
Thanks for saying it’s okay to be in a funk and be grateful at the same time. ❤
i've been in a funk for a week or two and it included my birthday! i could barely get out of bed. I started making short lists and getting things done little by little. I had to keep family away because they can be counter-productive. One did slip in and texted me at 7 am when i have told her three times to only text after 9 am. I am digging out now with my organizational lists and making time for myself. Your videos are very therapeutic.
You are right, sunlight is sooo important! Living nowhere close to a sunshine state but I try to get out every morning early for a walk before work. If I think I can't do it I say:only 5 minutes. Once I walk 5 minutes, I'm issually ready to move more, need less coffee, work more concentrated. Win win win😊
PS also having some kind of routine, no matter what this is, Helps so much to just get going.. M
Yes, I have to do a morning walk more so for mental health than physical even and it’s been a deluge of rain here so it’s totally interrupted my typical morning routine. Agree though routines are super important! Especially those 1st hours of the day❤️
Yay glad you're back!! It's so funny because before I saw this, I had gotten up early-ish for Sunday, started coffee, told myself I would replace the dying flowers today, get to the grocery store finally, do some things around the house and just not be a slug... We all have those days. Happy you're up and about!!! Now I have to just make myself do the same!!🧡🌻
Yes, and you will feel so wonderful to cross a few of those things off the list. I’m up and at em today and meeting Friends at the park for a picnic. It’s cold but the sun is out 🌞 ❤️
Everyone is going through something regardless of social status or financial status. We just need to learn how to give ourselves the grace to get through the funk and into the blessings
It's OK to be thankful and complain or vent. We're human and life is way too tough sometimes. Take care my friend. Samson is such a wonderful companion🌼🌻🤗
He really is!!❤️❤️❤️
I bought a clock to put beside my bed so I wouldn't have to look at my phone to see the time... because that is where the trouble starts! Ha! AND I put my phone on the other side of the room so I can't reach it without getting out of bed. These two things have helped a great deal! Keep going m'dear! You're doin' fine!
Thanks for sharing your time. It’s so normal to have those days of WTF. You’re human and your not alone. My saying is “I’m a limited addition and loving me is special”😉🌼❤️
I’m stealing that quote!!💗💗💗
@@TheCarlaProject sharing is caring 😉❣️
What can i say, i loved everything about this vlog. The flowers, the song, the dancing, the cleaning. Girl, you are my friend in my head. You really know how to get yourself out of a funk. ♥️♥️♥️
You're the best!❤️❤️❤️
You and Samson taking a deep breath at the end 😭omg how CUTE🥰🤩🫶🏼 that made me smile so big!!!!! You two are my favorite 😍 love you Carla & Samson!🎈
I’m so glad you caught that! Can you believe he did that right after me 😄he does it all the time. We are like co-regulated or some thing lol.
Carla, I love that you are a real person, not an artificial "I always feel fine, everything's always alright" one. All of us are sometimes in a funk, often without obvious reasons. But sometimes it really helps to get up (be hardest part) and give yourself a treat. Love your videos. Greetings from Germany. 😊
Always appreciate real content! I was in such a funk, and here in northern MN, there's so much snow still, including an extra foot last Tues. Had the opportunity to travel for work for a week, didn't want to go, but forced myself... came home with a nasty cold, but actually feel better than I have in months. 😊
I really understand the funky mood lately. At Christmas I had a heart “issue”. After MULTIPLE tests & procedures it was finally diagnosed. What it really was was a wake up call for my family & I about the stress in my life & how my body is handling it at 52. I have a genetic heart problem & a birth defect that I didn’t know I had. The good news is that there’s medical management & now my doctor & cardiologist don’t think that I’m seriously crazy for complaining to them with the known symptoms of the issues that they didn’t realize that I had wrong with me! Now I have to learn to relax because I seriously don’t have any patience & mediation is one of the hardest things for me to do!
You must feel such a relief to have a diagnosis. There’s nothing more maddening than trying to convince health professionals some thing is truly wrong with you. I like the Headspace app for Meditation, but a lot of people like insight timer. ❤️
I feel like I'm in a slump and watching you push through has given me a boost to tidy! Here's to cleaning therapy
it really helps!!❤️❤️❤️
I know how that feels. It sure is the little things that help to make us feel better. Fresh air and the warmth of the sun on my face does wonders. Glad to see you back on here. Xx
Hey Carla! Something must be in the air, I cried today:( I miss my mother to pieces! I lost her in November and it’s been quite an emotional roller coaster:( However, I’m so looking forward to your video, even if there are bumps in the road. Plus, I know you’re spirit! U have literally become my RUclips friend 😊So, time to get up bc this whole community needs you… Samson!!!
🙏🏽🧼🧽🧹🏠
So grateful to have you here 💗🙏🏾
Oh my gosh, Carla, I just love you. Thank you for BEING REAL! ❤
Through you I learn to take care of myself, to do something good for myself, to buy myself flowers, to like myself. Thank you for being who you are. Kiss for Samson. Hugs from switzerland
Hugs back to you 🤗💖
So glad to see you Carla, funky and all. When I am steeped and marinating in my fuzzy logic I always think you have to go through to get through. So however you cope, know I am thankful for you
Thank you Carly❤️❤️❤️
I too get into a funk especially during the winter time when I don't see the sun for days plus everyday life BS.
Oh my word, what you said "gratitude shame me out of feeling in a funk" that sooo resonated with me. The number of people who give me the "it could be worse" speech is ridiculous and I didn.t have a name for it till now.
Yes!! It’s not helpful and dismisses the way you currently feel. No more☺️❤️
I loved this. So much of what we see online is all 'look how perfect and happy my life is' and it can be so alienating and make us feel much worse. This was all very relatable. I have the same habit of scrolling online first thing and I too am trying to establish a different morning routine. Loved that you bought yourself flowers, I will do that today if I pass a shop selling them. I'm proud of myself this week as I tackled problems I'd been avoiding but last night I had a meltdown and was up half the night with a migraine, crying, shivering and panicking. Today I feel calmer and this video was nice to watch. Thank you and keep being you.
I’m so glad to hear that you’re feeling better today! Definitely get yourself some lovely flowers 💐 ❤️
LOL at "No I'm not" [going to scrub the floors today]! I totally relate.
Very motivating video, Carla. I paused halfway through to do a quick clean of my bathroom, so thank you!
😂I'm so glad!❤️❤️
Thank you for your honesty. I'm impressed that you can get out of bed when you have no motivation. AND it's raining.
The flowers were a great idea!
Another reason it’s great to have a rescue doggy!! Always gotta get up :)
Your days of being in a funk are polar opposites to mine, I cant even get out of bed let alone have a wash, I just have to wait it out till I feel better or are motivated by something. I admire your ability to get up and go. Mine has got up and gone. Although when I can I do sort things out and it clears my mind but those day are few are far between, I wish I had your motivation. God bless Chris in the UK xxx
I love your channel. You are so real, and it makes me feel so much better about my non perfect cleaning and life in general.
Thank you so much for being here!💗💗💗
Sending you a bunch of positive vibes ❤ and a bunch of flowers 💐.
You're the best! 🥰❤️🥰
Catching up on some older videos I missed.
I hear you girl! I've been in a Funk for a few months now. After a wrist operation. Oufffffff the worst feeling. Hope you go yourself some flowers if that's all you do and bring that sunshine into your home. You deserve it. 🥰
I love this! I recognized where you got the flowers. I need to do that more often, there's no reason to not get yourself flowers. I love when you show Samson's reaction, he is so adorable. But unlike him I think those pants are amazing. :) I'm about to do some cleaning and organizing so thanks for the motivation. I'm going to blast some tunes and hopefully my dogs won't judge my terrible dancing. You have a gorgeous apartment btw. The light and the high ceilings and the trees at the window are so lovely.
Dude the moment you were getting ready and feeling motivated like I’m going to deep clean the floors today! And then no I’m not lmao
That is so me
And then the bangs. Do as I say not as I do
😂gah killing me
Also loved the Im allowed to be grateful and down at the same time. I needed to hear that❤
Yea it ‘‘twas a brief moment of inspo that was overly ambitious hahah. Not today 😆 ❤️
Good-evening Carla. The Lord put me in your space at the right time. I thought I was the only one that has “funk” days. It’s horrible and it takes a few days to get out and then everything is fine and I’m back to making other people happy.
I just love how you always include samson and all the love you give him. ❤
he is my baby and just the best doggie ever!!❤️
THANK YOU for keeping it REAL! It is sooooo encouraging to know we're not alone when we get into a funk, too ❤ Lots of great advice to help us snap out of it as you snap yourself out of it! Vacuum dance ALWAYS helps!
Thank you for showing the not-so-perfect side of your life. I know what you mean about being in a funk lately. Taken myself to the beach for a change of scenery... it actually has buoyed my spirits. Lots of love to you and Samson. Thank you for being in our lives ❤🩹
WOW! Just what I needed. I can relate to getting in a funk, then feeling bad for feeling bad 😅. Didn’t think to treat myself to flowers…how creative. Always love watching your videos ❤
This is soooo relatable. You really feel like the sister I’ve never had and would love to meet you some day. I’m not weird lol. But seriously your videos, and the way you think are so relatable for me. Thank you for being you! I absolutely love your videos. I have decluttered so much before moving and still feel like it’s not enough and now I moved some things that shouldn’t have been moved and I feel exhausted!
Moving takes soooo much energy!! It’s been a while so I forget but it is WORK!!!
I've set app timers on my phone and I've found it really helpful for me. 30 minutes on Instagram and 30 minutes on Facebook. Sometimes the funk is stronger than the timer and I end up just wasting time on other apps buuuut we do what we can haha
Your vlogs are not long enough! 🥲 Enjoying your content soooo much! So refreshing to see such realness.
Glad you like them!❤️
I hope that the dinner and movie with your friend will help cheer you up! Props for getting so much done when you didn't feel like even starting. We've had a few nice days here in WA state. Last weekend I sat outside for several hours. Feeding/watching the birds and squirrels and enjoying the warm day. It felt like a perfect mid 70's day.
Mid 70s is my favorite temperature!! 🌞 ❤️
Not all days are good days and that’s just life. You got up when you didn’t want to which I’m sure took a lot of energy. You did that Carla!❤ I love your videos because you are good for the soul.
Hi Carla from Quebec, sending motivational love from one who knows winter funks too. My basement apartment window, is 40% covered by ground snow and it’s still snowing. Loving that you have tropical trees out your window. Excellent idea to get the roses!
Oh my!! Do you go out at all when it’s like that? I’ve never lived through a snowy winter like that!!❤️
We have to keep shoveling the snow away from the doors and driveway :)
Totally agree with starting with reaching for our phone, iPad, in the morning. Because of possible electrical issues with my car radio, I recently stopped listening to my radio, just turned it off completely. I usually listen to public radio. Even that silence has made me feel less anxious. The constant news was really increasing my anxiety.
I feel ya, Carla. I too have been in the funky funk lately. And it is so odd because spring arrived and days are longer, but somehow I just have not been feeling it. And I avoid Instagram 95% of the time because it pulls me in and yeah, it is such a time suck. I’m bad about Facebook, but I can get on and off that one a lot quicker it seems. But, still check it too often. Maybe I need to figure out how to make my app not have the notification dots. 😆 But thanks for the reminders…I need to do the hydrate and get outside more. I skip those too frequently. Oops. Here’s to a more fulfilling and less funk-y week!
Hi Carla from Ontario Canada❤I've been in a funk lately also but like you I try to stay on top of it! Where I live, temperatures are still below 0° and we keep on having snowstorms after snowstorms🥶 The good thing is daylight is longer so snow will melt faster. Take care and sending hugs to you and Samson❤❤
I just love when you post a new video. You’re definitely one of my top youtubers. So relatable and inspiring. I had an off day yesterday. Rainy days make me feel so gloomy. I watched youtube and ate, then repeat. Today, l will get some things accomplished. 💕🌺💕
That sounds like a great day! And then getting some things accomplished today will feel even more wonderful. Balance❤️
@@TheCarlaProject Yes!! If I can help it, only one lazy-do-nothing-day allowed. Having sunshine today definitely helps! 🥰
Man, I was in a funk last week. Your rawness, vulnerability, and realness is so healing. I wish so many good things for you each time I watch. This is indeed God's work. Thank you for displaying a story of truth, authenticity, and redemption. I feel hope when I watch your videos. You are the epitome in all that's good to be human, even when it doesn't feel great momentarily.
You are the absolute best thank you!!❤️❤️❤️
Omgosh! I cannot believe how much I missed you and your content! You are my absolute favorite human on RUclips😘
Hey Carla, I've been in a funk too lately due to how rubbish my underlying health conditions/ meds are making me feel and life stuff, but seeing Samsons beautiful face & you dancing made me smile & feel abit better so thank you 😊❤️
Yes that’s the boat I was in…wrong meds and lots of pain…I hope you feel physically better soon❤️
That’s me with RUclips going look for minute 3-5 hours later 😮😅💕
whatever you’re doing with your skin it is looking absolutely stunning ❤
Your vacuum cleaner dancing is so great. 😍💃 I do the same when I'm motivated.
The best!😂💗
Thanks for making me smile, loved the ”pity party” today
Perfect song right! 😄❤️
Oh yeah…flowers and fragrance are go-to pick-me-ups! Love my Berkey, your layers and vacuum jam sesh. You’re awesome, Carla!
Thanks for showing this side of you. I sure can relate, the weather is a major factor for my mental health. But I know I have to get out of bed and just do things even if it’s tending to my houseplants. ❤ thanks again for allowing us to see this side of you. You are encouraging!!
Thank you for watching! It’s nice to be able to show up in real time with my actual life. Very grateful for this outlet!💗
I just started within the last while watching your videos, love them, you have a nice apartment too 😊❤🇨🇦☕️☕️💐
I love your life and your moments even through funk and good times 😀😍
Thanks for sharing both the good and the bad. Life is hard. Yes there’s joy but there are many hard days. Hugs. ❤😊
Beautifully said!💖
Idk why, but your videos make me so happy 🥰
Really needed this. What a lovely video... I love the pants and the earrings! So glad you decide not to declutter them :) and the flowers look so good in that vase 💕💜
Thank you so much!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing! We all have our rough days ❤ getting up is definitely first step!
Yes!! And showering is hydrotherapy❤️
Thank you so much for this! Thank you for being real! I struggle with this every day. I live in Indiana and waiting for Spring ❤❤
You are so welcome! It's coming!!❤️
Absolutely one of the most beautiful women ever! Loved your suggestions for getting out of a funk!
Good morning Carla and Samson, thank you for todays video, it's so what I need! blessings to you both ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎
Thank you Carla for this great video! 🙏🏻💕Will watch a second time.
Glad you enjoyed it!💗
Hi Lovely. So glad that you're out dining and having fun with friends. I know you're super sensitive to smells but maybe an uplifting Aromatherapy rollerball by your bed might help un the glum days? Neom do some nice ones xx
omg. The manual toothbrush comment! 🤣 Also, those pants are a YES. 💚 Sending you lots of love from London
😂 thank you Lindsay!! Enjoy London for me😍
I've just subscribed ❤ I love your channel. You've really motivated me with your videos. Love from England 🇬🇧
Welcome!!❤️❤️❤️
What a journey! Great to see where you started the day, and the joy you ended with.
Awesome video Sis…
Loved the “pity party”!🧡👍🏾🤎
Carla puts out a video, I watch. I’m a simple woman 😂
I’m all for simplicity 😄❤️