Happiness at Home Alone

Happiness is what you make of any situation.

When your life has drastically changed, it can be hard not to fall into ruts. I have some suggestions that may help you compensate and avoid ruts.

Set a plan of what you need to do daily, weekly, and monthly. I like to stack habits. That way, I can get many things done in a short amount of time. It’s not that I want to skip chores; I just don’t want to spend all week picking up after myself.

I have started to make the house more comfortable for myself. My extended family and my kids helped me declutter a lot. Rearranging some furniture and changing some things have helped improve things for me. Photos and special moments make me feel a little better in the house.

Don’t spend all your time cooped up in the house or apartment. Get out and enjoy time with other people you know. Talking with others is a good time to practice active listening. Good discussion helps create deeper bonds and prevents minor issues from growing.

Show appreciation. Simple “thank yous” or compliments often uplift the day for all who may drop by. Encourage Those you know and talk with to pursue something they love and share their journey with others.

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Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

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