Adelina. I don’t post on your site, or any site very often. But, I just have to say…I just love you! I love your openness, which helps normalize the everyday challenges most of us face. Your sharing of your feelings helps all of us feel we are not alone and I thank you for that. I love your resilience and determination! AND, I love your innovative spirit. It demonstrates, especially to we who are single women, that we can be courageous and self sufficient in so many ways. However…by sharing with us…you are creating a wonderful sense of community. Thank you, thank you, thank you! :-)
Thanks for the tips. I love your idea for turning a cutting board into a dolly. That’s brilliant. I also find the current political climate overwhelming and anxiety provoking. Taking your day one step at a time makes perfect sense. I found my blood pressure and anxiety level rising every time I watched the news so I stopped watching the news. I also unsubscribed to all the news alerts on my phone. I may be a bit out of touch regarding world events but I feel better when I’m not reminded of all the craziness. I love your channel.
Considering doing the same. I have an appt onmy phone for emergency alerts, I feel that's good enough. I think back before internet, we did alright not knowing every crazy thing that's going on. Then I can find something else to worry about Lol!
Thank you! I will adopt your motto of "the next right thing" to help me with chaos-paralysis that overwhelms me at times...especially now in a world that has gone nuts! ❤
: ) THANKS MUCH for sharing and hope your time is well spent with Shiloh coming :) I have been watching more East Idaho New Secret Santa Vids to reaffirm kindness in Humanity. Stay well, dry and WARM ! ! ALL the BEST and Cheers : )
Your project was a very clever idea. Regarding anxiety, I have a somewhat similar strategy : I focus on the here and now. For me, a big part of the anxiety comes from anticipating things. And those things are mostly scary, difficult, overwhelming. But here and now, I am safe. Most of what I dread never happens. And for the few difficult things that do happen, I notice it is always easier to deal with them than what I had anticipated, because I find solutions as the problem arises. I wish you a wonderful time with Shiloh and happy holidays.
I love your cutting board invention and will try to make one for my Jackery power station. I also love your “next right thing” plan. As someone with depression and adhd, I do exactly this same method but now it has a name! I also like the phrase “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” This phrase means that getting something you don’t love done, no matter how well you do it, is better than getting nothing done because your execution of the task won’t be “perfect.” You always make my day with your positive attitude and sense of humor. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I agree with you 💯. Since having a stroke right at the beginning of COVID lockdown I don't need any more stress to add to my anxiety. I knew Adelina would always come up with something quick and simple that wouldn't break the bank. I saw the casters sitting on top of the Bluetti . Adelina's got a plan...she came through as always!😮😊🎉
Great project idea! I hear you on this world is feeling so upside down anymore induced anxiety. It truly brings me to tears sometimes. I just do what I can to make it better and help those that I can, humans and animals alike. I live in the USA and can't stomach checking out the news on most days. I also have my BFF (cat) who helps to make things so much better, and I treasure him being my family. He tries to "help" me like how Sophie is trying to help you.😄
Thank you Adelina. I've had my battles with anxiety, panic attacks and situational depression. Deep abdominal Breathing is very helpful. But honestly, in a world gone insane, it's hard. I spent much of my life doing peacework, fighting for animal rights and veganism and walking gently on my beloved Mother Earth. And we are only going backwards. Trying to be in the moment and studying Buddhist teachings also helps. As does connecting with like-minded people who care - so thank you for being one of those people!
fantastic creative solution! I too suffer from anxiety and years ago had panic attacks but now under control with a med. I am 79 and just taking up jigsaw puzzling which relaxes me. I admire you and glad to have discovered your channel.
Whew. Thank you. I was struggling with anxiety today. And, I lost my furry companion in September, and my sweet male companion in November. So feeling pretty adrift and like you, I often turn to projects for grounding. Today, I am going to try my baking skills with some Paleo Lemon Bars. They will be delicious with some hot jasmine green tea while I sit and remember all that I DO have to be grateful for, like you and thus channel 💜
These types of chats are my favorite. The world definitely feels overwhelming. And personally, I’m sick for the first time since my divorce, and being physically vulnerable can really magnify a feeling of loneliness. So I especially appreciate tuning in to your videos. ❤ Thank you! And Sophie, thanks for showing up for us too! 😻 Love to you both.
A great session!!! As they always are in fact. I appreciate the way you figured out how to make a dolly cheaply rather than pay heaps for one. And yes, such good advice for anxiety. One of my versions of 'do the next thing' is, when I wake and dont want to get up and face the day I give myself a period of down time first. usually it is ' Read until, say, 8am, and then get up and do ..... That works for me. Plus, i note things that have to be done, and are overwhelming me, in my phone calendar so I can let them drop from my mind knowing I wont forget them. Always happy when I see a new session from you appear. Happy days.
I have to take a break from the news and social media for a spell. I also listen to my inspirational music just to have something else playing in my head to distract from the ramblings! Enjoy your visit with Shiloh! Merry Christmas!♥ Cool cutting board dolly!
I have my Faith to keep me calm! God is in control and this all will be handled through Him! I don’t watch Main News Media in the America … ! God Bless Us All! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Prayers for All! 🎄🎄
Great advice. Anxiety can be paralyzing. Clever idea for your Bluetti. You hit the nail on the head with the back issues. I've had 2 back surgeries in the past 2 years. Lifting is hard for me. When I do invest in Bluetti. I can do your project for the downstairs. I'll take the Jackery that I have to power the upstairs since it's lighter. As always, thank you for your practical advice. Merry Christmas to you and your kids!. BTW, I've heard it say that if we think 2024 was bad, 2025 starts on a Wednesday. It will begin with WTF!!😂😂😂
You are brilliant…that is a perfectly doable and economical solution for the cutting boards! Loved Soph’s input too. As a fellow anxiety and panic attack sufferer, your suggestion to focus on the next thing makes perfect sense. It keeps your mind occupied and away from catastrophizing. I find getting out into the fresh air and nature helps me enormously. ❤
We just need warm personalities like you, Adelina! Thanks for being there and talking to/with us, for me it's very calming to see another mother in the same situation. Wishing you a lovely Christmas from The Netherlands!!
I have been a follower of your wonderful channel and thank you so very much! We need your voice! If you think you have anxiety in Canada, be glad that you aren’t living in the USA as we are!!! We are so frightened by what our new “administration “ has coming for us! Such fear here about the future of our country! So we turn to , among other resources, your beautiful wisdom. Stay strong as we are trying to do.
You are so inventive and able to create solutions. Happy that Shilo is staying with you over Christmas. Merry Christmas incase you don’t get to video before it comes.
Right on re focusing on getting one thing done at a time. That is how i roll. Right now ive got to dress for going out to the wood shed & making trips back & forth with wood (in deep snow). Great solution for moving those "suckers" around! I was waiting for you to use a driver instead of manually struggling with screwing...😃. Have a lovely holiday with your daughter. 🧚🙏🐾
What a great idea. I had a project of putting felt on a curved broad to put in front of the fireplace. Well the nails were longer then the board. Da! I had little holes in my contour top. It was light colored so I used white out to fill in the holes. It worked great. Try to ignore the crazy world and concentrate on the local world. Peace and prayers.
Great advise for handling anxiety!!! Love your project & watching Sofie watch you !!! I hope you have Merry Christmas with Shiloh & Sofie🎄 See you in the New Year. ❤🐱🐈🌹
I have a trans family member so was pleased to hear about your daughter and I, too have panic and anxiety disorder. I've loved your channel since early days and now have even more reason to enjoy! Thank you for the idea for my chonky kitty's carrier which I cannot carry when she is in it. I'll try to put the cutting board dolly to use with that. As Sophie came down the stairs at the beginning of the video -even before you saw her- I said "Meowmy is talking and it must be to me so I have to go see what she wants!" :) Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄🎁
Hi Adelina! Just started watching your videos. Came for the tiny house stuff and stayed for the smile :) Good luck from a fellow Gen X’er. And tiny house enthusiast.
@ Thank you. Im currently dealing with anxiety for the first time in my life at 52. You came up on my feed a couple times and i remember thinking you kind got the vibe I want to have with the whole minimalist tiny house vibe. Im going to have to catch up on the past vids but its been nice getting to experience your journey with you so far.
Thanks for your sharing and clever idea for a wheel cart. I wonder if the wheels have some stopper features to keep the cart and the equipment from moving if not intended.
You are very smart,all the things you said are very true. I like how you show how to solve problems. I have thinking about how things are about to change. Like you said there are some things we don't have control over. Like Trump becoming president. From what I have heard,he is going screw everyone over. So I'm sorry 😔😢, I didn't vote for him 😭. But that the way things go sometimes. You do the best you can, with what you have.😊 Please don't float away, you are to valuable ❤.
Adelina. I don’t post on your site, or any site very often. But, I just have to say…I just love you! I love your openness, which helps normalize the everyday challenges most of us face. Your sharing of your feelings helps all of us feel we are not alone and I thank you for that. I love your resilience and determination! AND, I love your innovative spirit. It demonstrates, especially to we who are single women, that we can be courageous and self sufficient in so many ways. However…by sharing with us…you are creating a wonderful sense of community. Thank you, thank you, thank you! :-)
Beautifully said.
Thank you Mary ☺️❤️. You’re so kind to say that, it means a lot to me. 🥰
Sophie is the star of the show, as usual! ❤❤ great idea with the cutting boards! 👍👍
Thanks for the tips. I love your idea for turning a cutting board into a dolly. That’s brilliant. I also find the current political climate overwhelming and anxiety provoking. Taking your day one step at a time makes perfect sense. I found my blood pressure and anxiety level rising every time I watched the news so I stopped watching the news. I also unsubscribed to all the news alerts on my phone. I may be a bit out of touch regarding world events but I feel better when I’m not reminded of all the craziness. I love your channel.
Great strategies ☺️
Considering doing the same. I have an appt onmy phone for emergency alerts, I feel that's good enough. I think back before internet, we did alright not knowing every crazy thing that's going on. Then I can find something else to worry about Lol!
I use furniture moving disc to move my Bluetti! Love your idea! Great chats as always.
Thank you! I will adopt your motto of "the next right thing" to help me with chaos-paralysis that overwhelms me at times...especially now in a world that has gone nuts! ❤
I hope it helps. Take good care of you❤️❤️
: ) THANKS MUCH for sharing and hope your time is well spent with Shiloh coming :) I have been watching more East Idaho New Secret Santa Vids to reaffirm kindness in Humanity. Stay well, dry and WARM ! ! ALL the BEST and Cheers : )
Your project was a very clever idea.
Regarding anxiety, I have a somewhat similar strategy : I focus on the here and now. For me, a big part of the anxiety comes from anticipating things. And those things are mostly scary, difficult, overwhelming.
But here and now, I am safe. Most of what I dread never happens. And for the few difficult things that do happen, I notice it is always easier to deal with them than what I had anticipated, because I find solutions as the problem arises.
I wish you a wonderful time with Shiloh and happy holidays.
What a clever idea, so smart!!
Also appreciate the wisdom of doing the next right thing. So helpful 🙏
Thank you my friend. It really does help to just focus on what’s in front of you! 😊
I love your cutting board invention and will try to make one for my Jackery power station. I also love your “next right thing” plan. As someone with depression and adhd, I do exactly this same method but now it has a name! I also like the phrase “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” This phrase means that getting something you don’t love done, no matter how well you do it, is better than getting nothing done because your execution of the task won’t be “perfect.” You always make my day with your positive attitude and sense of humor. Thank you for sharing that with us!
As a recovering perfectionist, I love that saying too!!! Take care ❤️❤️❤️.
I agree with you 💯. Since having a stroke right at the beginning of COVID lockdown I don't need any more stress to add to my anxiety. I knew Adelina would always come up with something quick and simple that wouldn't break the bank. I saw the casters sitting on top of the Bluetti . Adelina's got a plan...she came through as always!😮😊🎉
I’m so glad you're taking good care of yourself. Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤️
I saw Sophie coming down the stairs at the beginning of the video. She had that "Oh are we on camera now" determination.😻
Totally!! 🐈😂❤️
Try using the sliders made for moving furniture, come in different sizes. Works great for heavy things.
Great project idea! I hear you on this world is feeling so upside down anymore induced anxiety. It truly brings me to tears sometimes. I just do what I can to make it better and help those that I can, humans and animals alike. I live in the USA and can't stomach checking out the news on most days. I also have my BFF (cat) who helps to make things so much better, and I treasure him being my family. He tries to "help" me like how Sophie is trying to help you.😄
I hear you, it's tough out there. I'm so glad you have your kitty friend to help you through it. ❤️❤️❤️🐈
Thank you Adelina. I've had my battles with anxiety, panic attacks and situational depression. Deep abdominal Breathing is very helpful. But honestly, in a world gone insane, it's hard. I spent much of my life doing peacework, fighting for animal rights and veganism and walking gently on my beloved Mother Earth. And we are only going backwards. Trying to be in the moment and studying Buddhist teachings also helps. As does connecting with like-minded people who care - so thank you for being one of those people!
Thank you for your work and how gently you move through the world. I agree and also find the teachings of Buddhism helpful ❤️.
I love how clever you are! The $ store cutting boards and casters from HD are genius.
I love a good DIY project! 😊
fantastic creative solution! I too suffer from anxiety and years ago had panic attacks but now under control with a med. I am 79 and just taking up jigsaw puzzling which relaxes me. I admire you and glad to have discovered your channel.
It's wonderful that you've found a way to manage your anxiety and I enjoy jigsaw puzzles too! ❤️
Whew. Thank you. I was struggling with anxiety today. And, I lost my furry companion in September, and my sweet male companion in November. So feeling pretty adrift and like you, I often turn to projects for grounding. Today, I am going to try my baking skills with some Paleo Lemon Bars. They will be delicious with some hot jasmine green tea while I sit and remember all that I DO have to be grateful for, like you and thus channel 💜
I'm so sorry for your losses, and I hope the lemon bars and hot tea bring you comfort. ❤️
Sending you love and gratitude for sharing your heart.
You're welcome! 😊
These types of chats are my favorite. The world definitely feels overwhelming. And personally, I’m sick for the first time since my divorce, and being physically vulnerable can really magnify a feeling of loneliness. So I especially appreciate tuning in to your videos. ❤ Thank you!
And Sophie, thanks for showing up for us too! 😻
Love to you both.
Thanks Shannon. I really hope you feel better soon. ❤️🎄
@ Thank you so much, dear one! I hope you have a wonderful holiday visit.💝 🎄
A great session!!! As they always are in fact. I appreciate the way you figured out how to make a dolly cheaply rather than pay heaps for one. And yes, such good advice for anxiety. One of my versions of 'do the next thing' is, when I wake and dont want to get up and face the day I give myself a period of down time first. usually it is ' Read until, say, 8am, and then get up and do ..... That works for me. Plus, i note things that have to be done, and are overwhelming me, in my phone calendar so I can let them drop from my mind knowing I wont forget them. Always happy when I see a new session from you appear. Happy days.
That's a great strategy for getting your day started! Merry Christmas 🎄
I have to take a break from the news and social media for a spell. I also listen to my inspirational music just to have something else playing in my head to distract from the ramblings! Enjoy your visit with Shiloh! Merry Christmas!♥ Cool cutting board dolly!
It sounds like you're taking good care of yourself! 😊
I have my Faith to keep me calm! God is in control and this all will be handled through Him! I don’t watch Main News Media in the America … !
God Bless Us All! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Prayers for All! 🎄🎄
Very Clever! Congrats! 🎄🎄
Thank you! 😊
Great advice. Anxiety can be paralyzing. Clever idea for your Bluetti. You hit the nail on the head with the back issues. I've had 2 back surgeries in the past 2 years. Lifting is hard for me. When I do invest in Bluetti. I can do your project for the downstairs. I'll take the Jackery that I have to power the upstairs since it's lighter. As always, thank you for your practical advice. Merry Christmas to you and your kids!. BTW, I've heard it say that if we think 2024 was bad, 2025 starts on a Wednesday. It will begin with WTF!!😂😂😂
Hahaha!!! Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄
You are brilliant…that is a perfectly doable and economical solution for the cutting boards! Loved Soph’s input too. As a fellow anxiety and panic attack sufferer, your suggestion to focus on the next thing makes perfect sense. It keeps your mind occupied and away from catastrophizing. I find getting out into the fresh air and nature helps me enormously. ❤
Sophie is the quality control manager 🐈😂
@@myBIGtinyhouselifedefinitely! ❤🐈
Hope you have a great Christmas! Sending you a virtual hug! ❤❤❤
Thank you! You too!
We just need warm personalities like you, Adelina! Thanks for being there and talking to/with us, for me it's very calming to see another mother in the same situation. Wishing you a lovely Christmas from The Netherlands!!
Merry Christmas to you too 🎄
❤
I have been a follower of your wonderful channel and thank you so very much! We need your voice! If you think you have anxiety in Canada, be glad that you aren’t living in the USA as we are!!! We are so frightened by what our new “administration “ has coming for us! Such fear here about the future of our country! So we turn to , among other resources, your beautiful wisdom. Stay strong as we are trying to do.
I’m so glad you find my videos helpful. Take good care of yourself ❤️❤️
You are so inventive and able to create solutions. Happy that Shilo is staying with you over Christmas. Merry Christmas incase you don’t get to video before it comes.
Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄
Right on re focusing on getting one thing done at a time. That is how i roll. Right now ive got to dress for going out to the wood shed & making trips back & forth with wood (in deep snow). Great solution for moving those "suckers" around! I was waiting for you to use a driver instead of manually struggling with screwing...😃. Have a lovely holiday with your daughter. 🧚🙏🐾
Thank you! It sounds like hard work collecting the wood but I'm sure it's also very satisfying ☺️❤️
@myBIGtinyhouselife Correct!
I'm 73, do it alone, & have a bad back (but it works). Just have to go slow.
What a great idea. I had a project of putting felt on a curved broad to put in front of the fireplace. Well the nails were longer then the board. Da! I had little holes in my contour top. It was light colored so I used white out to fill in the holes. It worked great. Try to ignore the crazy world and concentrate on the local world. Peace and prayers.
I love your problem-solving skills! ❤️
Great advise for handling anxiety!!! Love your project & watching Sofie watch you !!!
I hope you have Merry Christmas with Shiloh & Sofie🎄 See you in the New Year. ❤🐱🐈🌹
Merry Christmas to you too! 😊
you are a good thinking handy women good advice
Thanks 😁
Excellent job and good thinking!
Thank you!
Very good advice!
Thanks!
I have a trans family member so was pleased to hear about your daughter and I, too have panic and anxiety disorder. I've loved your channel since early days and now have even more reason to enjoy! Thank you for the idea for my chonky kitty's carrier which I cannot carry when she is in it. I'll try to put the cutting board dolly to use with that. As Sophie came down the stairs at the beginning of the video -even before you saw her- I said "Meowmy is talking and it must be to me so I have to go see what she wants!" :) Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄🎁
I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊
Thank you for the advice! Happy holidays go you and your family.
Happy holidays to you too! 😊
Hi Adelina! Just started watching your videos. Came for the tiny house stuff and stayed for the smile :) Good luck from a fellow Gen X’er. And tiny house enthusiast.
Welcome!!
@ Thank you. Im currently dealing with anxiety for the first time in my life at 52. You came up on my feed a couple times and i remember thinking you kind got the vibe I want to have with the whole minimalist tiny house vibe. Im going to have to catch up on the past vids but its been nice getting to experience your journey with you so far.
The words for our world now are -- "messed up!". I don't know if it will ever get un messed - at least not in my life time.
Thanks for your sharing and clever idea for a wheel cart. I wonder if the wheels have some stopper features to keep the cart and the equipment from moving if not intended.
They don't. Good point, when I move the house I'll be sure to take the power stations off them!
Im from NYC it’s a strange time now.
You are very smart,all the things you said are very true. I like how you show how to solve problems. I have thinking about how things are about to change. Like you said there are some things we don't have control over. Like Trump becoming president. From what I have heard,he is going screw everyone over. So I'm sorry 😔😢, I didn't vote for him 😭. But that the way things go sometimes. You do the best you can, with what you have.😊 Please don't float away, you are to valuable ❤.
Table care of yourself my friend ❤️🎄
I stopped watching TV news. They create unnecessary anxiety twisting the truth, n not telling the true stories. They dish out a lot of drama. 🍻
So true!