Sending a virtual hug if you are also "walking through porridge" or staring into space, paralyzed right now! Hopefully some of my own coping mechanisms will resonate with you! Where did you find my videos...in a Facebook group, recommended by a friend, they popped up on your KZfaq feed? Thank you for liking, subscribing and sharing! 😊

Thank you for motivating those of us who don't feel great all of the time 🎉🎉🎉

I recently listened to a Clutterbug podcast and her guest, Steph (The Secret Slob) gave you a HUGE shout-out. Maybe that's where your spike of new subscribers originates from. Diane, you deserve it anyways - always so positive and faithful to your audience!

Mourning the peaceful crossing of our 14+ year old gentleman cat, Uno. He waited until the house was empty of everyone and laid in his bed. Showed no signs of illness or decline. Oh the stages of grief. *deep breaths* He was every bit family.

You are so precious Diane. Thank you

That fluffy red squirrel inspires me to get busy! Cute.

Thank you so much, dearest Diane, you are a ray of sunshine.

I am feeling a bit woozy and out of sorts today. Some jetlag... just returned home from Germany where I competed in the International Adult Figure Skating Championship at age 56! You inspired that and I thank you! It was a fabulous adventure and a rewarding process to prepare. I am feeling a bit blue that its over. Self care, definitely!

I always watch you on KZfaq. Never use any other platform. Like you say, we get sucked in to the internet, so one platform is enough. :)

Thank you so much Diane. Last week my daughter flew to Australia for a year of work and travel. I returned to an empty house (she’s my 4th child and the youngest, so the only one still here). I just walked around in a daze wondering what to do…then I remembered your words. I picked up a cloth and my spray and started to shine the sink….

Thank you Diane. You are always inspiring 💛🧡💚

Found your video on KZfaq. THANK YOU 🙏. Yes. Been depressed for two long. Again thank you. STAY YOU ❤❤

Thank you Diane. Everyone has their "blah" days. My coping mechanism is cleaning or organizing. It didn't used to be the case, but only watching KZfaq (hi 🤗) while folding and putting away laundry, emptying the dishwasher, etc. helped link the two and create habit. Now the busy hands and cleaner space afterwards help with my mental well-being, especially on cruddy days. Thanks again for your motivational videos. 🥰

Thank for your honesty Diane as we all have these days! It’s too easy on social media to think everyone else’s life is perfect! X

Thank you for this post- very timely for me and helpful ❤

Love you . Thank you for helping me daily .. ❤

Thank you Diane you are a Godsend.You help me so much to get moving and do things,small task by small task till I have accomplished enough to feel better about myself.You are helping so many woman world wide who just need that bit of encouragement especially on dark days.Thank you.❤❤😊

You are a lovely person and I enjoy your videos so much for all the inspiration. I watch you on KZfaq.

I follow you on KZfaq. ❤ always an inspiration to watch you ❤

Dear Diane! Thank you for being so authentic and sharing your down days and solutions. Your videos are always a comfort to me. ❤ P.S. I have always watched them on KZfaq.

Diane I cannot tell you how much your videos uplift me and bring me joy every time I watch them. I’m so grateful I found your channel. Please continue to do what you’re doing and know that you are so very loved.❤ also, I find you on KZfaq😊

I watch you on you tube. Thanks for helping with Blah days. Hormones really have a big role in this. God bless you and yours!

Always appreciate you sharing your ups and downs. In the past, when you shared about your seasonal moods and how menopause impacted you, it helped me feel less judgemental of myself when I experienced the same things. And showed me that routines are the lifeline NOT the burden in such times. 💚 I hope this week improves for you as it goes.

Rewatching this on a blah today while I tick off my flylady morning routine. Thanks for the boost Diane and the reminders 🥰

Mourning my darling husband Spyros still but God , friends and family and my routines help so much. Thank you for introducing me to your flylady videos you made so long ago and also your more recent motivation that you continue to give❤ Margaret in Cyprus

Your porridge is my oatmeal! I watched some of your videos long ago, but a Facebook group brought me back.

Can’t tell you how much I look forward to your videos.. had a big day yesterday so a bit slow today.. I always watch you on KZfaq. 🌸😄

Got out of FlyLady and into survival mode for a few months, but now I'm back, and I just want to say, you're my favorite homemaking coach! And I love the new hairstyle!

Thank you for your helpful words. 😊

I wasn’t sure any one else had those days. Clearly I was mistaken, In that I know I am not the only one, however I some times feel that way. Rah-rah- rah. For you as well! You go girl! Thank you!

I’ve been feeling blah all week. I miss my family and friends. My husband is unsupportive and I’m on the verge of tears. I found this video because I remember you saying you sometimes get the blahs.I’ve only ever watched you on KZfaq.

Thank you so much. I’m coming out of a “Walking through porridge” season!❤

I watched on KZfaq. And you always make me smile

I find your videos on KZfaq! Thank you for sharing your thoughts today. Always time well spent, hearing from you.

You look so fresh face and younger today. Love seeing the freckles. They suit you.

I always watch on KZfaq. You are so right about the routines pulling us through hard times also on days I’m not feeling well. I remind myself that the day will go by one way or another so I may as well get something done and set myself up for a better tomorrow.💕

Watching on KZfaq! I loved all of your tips, thank you ❤️

I don't have Instagram, I watch you on KZfaq, love your videos xx

Very helpful. Thank you for being such a shining light in my world.

Thank you so much for posting. Really helps.

I think every one of us has "porridge days" at one time or another. It is helpful to keep busy no matter what it is. Walking on my treadmill even for 10 minutes helps me with that. Glad you are back to your old self again today. Thanks for all the inspiration you give us. I always watch you on youTube

KZfaq recommended your video… ❤

Thank you so much, Dianne! I watch you on KZfaq, to answer that question. I actually hadn’t watched your videos of late, but this one came at just the right time today. It’s Saturday. And I’m feeling in a funk. I think there’s a combination of lots of expectations that are feeling paralyzing to me. Getting outside is a tip that I know and that’s some thing that I have to force myself to do for some reason. How to make it more normal for me and something I just do? Once I get out I feel good about it but there’s always something to do in the house, or I get into social media, or whatever. I’m totally flexible for the most part, having no family, just cats, who do you want me to be at home regularly… And on holidays? Nothing that “pulls me out“ necessarily externally. How to orient myself? Yesterday I took a drive and had coffee at the restaurant of a really nice hotel, overlooking a lake, it was beautiful and felt very nice. how does it get even better than that? What fun can I have today? (T 1/3 )

Thank you Diane. Even 'walking through porridge' you're still shaking your pom poms for us. 💖 from 🇨🇦

8:32 I subscribed to your KZfaq channel several years ago after seeing your (refreshing) approach to a Flylady thing I was googling. As an active woman in my late 60s and with strong Scandinavian roots & inclination, I think you're The Greatest! I want to be like you when I grow up! 😊❤

Hi Diane, I am always tickled that when I watch one of your special topic sort of videos, it's what I needed. I was sitting here over tired and overstimulated from an all day event with our church yesterday. At this "season" in life, it's just too much in one day for me. I just wanted to zone out, but you mentioned feeling like "porridge" and blah. Yep. What's next??? I listened and got up and got a snack ( I was hungry but didn't notice that), then hugged my kitten and now going to go for a walk. Thank you. For sharing your struggle and reminding me about self care. PS Your video notification comes through your blog via my email. So grateful for that.

So grateful for you Diane! Thank you for your tips and tricks! Always an inspiration. You are where you are meant to be!

I know for sure God is listening to me because I am going through one of those days and just got on KZfaq and you’re the first one I saw and I clicked on. I really needed this. Thank you so much.

Sharing your down times and how you cope is really an encouragement to so many of us. Blessings!

I found it on KZfaq! Very helpful. Three weeks into post brain surgery for benign tumor and feeling funky. Your tips for doing a little something are very helpful. It’s somewhat of a drag on my mood and I am capable of doing little things. I just have to push myself a bit! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so very much. So helpful. Helped me think more positively about myself x. I see you on YT!

You had a big shout out from Caz from Clutterbug on You Tube when she interviewed Steph from a Slob Come Clean this week. Steph was singing your praises (rightly so) so I wonder if you’ve had more views from that mention.

Such perfect timing. I have been having some blah days. The hormone changes at 55 are hard. It is difficult to transition from being a busy mom to a mom of adult children. I’m keeping busy with my work but still so hard to wrap my brain around my new identity

I thought of a new way to think about snacks for the cozy basket. There’s healthy and then there is hygge healthy. In my book dark chocolate fits very well in the hygge healthy category! 😊

Today I made rhubarb bread today for the first time. yum.

Thankyou Diane, yesterday I had such a down day.. it was just a downhill spiral.. it took all my effort to go for a walk but did it! Hubby is away so I just had a self care afternoon watching a movie. By nighttime it lifted. I haven’t watched you for a while so the timing of this video popping up in my Google feed was the best! 💕

Yup, my old yoga teacher used to (gently!) tell us off when we stopped coming to yoga during exam time. She'd say, "when you haven't got time to do yoga is when you most need to do yoga." She was right! :)

I was feeling guilty as I got slacked off these days and my home was going back to chaos again. Thank you so much for helping me unburden, Diane!

Thanks, that helped a lot ! Hello from.sunny Belgium !

Blah days are a challenge. Thanks for honest video Diane. Xx

I send so much love. Because on my day I am having a down day or winter blues, I recalled recently seeing hygge & looked it up. Now I am watching all your videos & following your face book page. I love your pom poms. One word Ive felt wow. From Scotland Ps Denmark Copenhagen looks great (those little harbour swim pools you showed on one of your other videos ❤)! Interested in trying cold water therapy I follow closely groups in Scotland its a thing here too. But not sure how or if Id get into it as yet for now I switch my shower to 🥶. Anyway you cheered me up & brought a tear, and sigh of relief as I peddle forward into winter xx

people on other organisation bloggs ask who to watch and we recommend You! :)

Hi Diane, If the spike is recent for your videos it could be from the 3 ladies who run the 'Take Your House Back' Course. Dawn from The minimal Mum, Dana k White from A slob comes Clean and Cass from Clutterbug. Cass did a podcast with Steph from A Secret Slob Whom I think you know. Steph loves your way at looking at things. She mentioned you and that could be the reason. I've followed you for years and you are a wonderful help and inspiration. Thank you! I'm so glad new people are finding you!

Fi d you'r videos on youtube. And love theme. Tjank you Diana❤

Always loved so much! You are such a warm and athentic person. Greetings from another expat in Denmark!

After a particularly difficult day at work, I asked my boss, a doctor, how he got through the hard days so calmly. He replied "even the hard days have an end and tomorrow might be better". I've never forgotten that.

I found you many years ago on KZfaq when I needed cleaning motivation. I get the menopause “porridge” too from time to time. I hope to outgrow it😅 When you started your instagram posting I had to start one and follow you there too. 🥰 You bring sunshine every time you post something. Thank you. ❤️

I am appreciating the sensitivity and compassion in what you shared ❤

Hi Diane, I found your KZfaq channel through a mention on the Clutterbug podcast! I've subscribed because it's nice to listen to and support a fellow expat Scot. :)

Thanks for this video Diane, I always find your videos comforting and motivating. You should write a book x

I'm late but this is very helpful to me today. ❤

KZfaq 😊thank you for your help ❤

Diane, you bring cheer to my blah days 😀

I found you as a result of a recommendation from someone on a podcast and I can’t remember which one. 😊

“Case of the blahs” describes my day yesterday perfectly.

Thanks for sharing . My life is getting almost too full. We have another family member who needs to move in for a while. All you say really helps plus for me lots of prayer . Hope everyone has a good day . Cleaning the sink is my favourite one !

I only watch videos on KZfaq so that's where I found it. Thanks for your ideas about how to get through the blahs. Enjoy your family's visit.

Diane you seem to help me right when I need it. You are the best!

Hiya. In answer to your question of how I found you, you've popped up on my KZfaq suggestions on my mobile. I've been watching de-clutter, minimalist stuff so guess it's those algorithms. I warmed to your scottish accent, I'm a fellow Scot! Thank you and keep up the good work 😊 x

Watching YOUR videos always brightens my day! I love how encouraging and compassionate you are. Thanks for what you do!

Here due to Steph's interview on Clutterbug too ❤

I only use you tube so I watch you there. Routines help me. Barney, our gorgeous big daft as a brush milk and white chocolate, Springer spaniel is a great companion always but especially so on my down days. Love vera

Hi Diane! Special thanks for this video. Yesterday , I was walking through cold, 3-day old porridge; I am feeling better today, but your tips were good reminders and made me feel even better. Your videos always show up on my KZfaq home page, so I always watch them on there. Also, I may be going to Copenhagen in September for the first time - if you have recommendations for favorite places to see from a local’s perspective, I would love them! Thank you so much in advance and for all of the wonderful and quality content on your channel!

Found you on KZfaq! I've been watching you for years. Love from the U.S.❤

Thank you 🙏 Diane for the video. My hubby passed a few weeks ago and I’ve been trying get use to a new routine without him and feeling really lost. I’ll try continuing the routines

Definitely needed this today! So thanks! I’ve been watching you for years on YT, so I can’t help you figure out the spike. But glad you’re having one!

Thank you for sharing this Diane! You are so relatable and sweet!

Thank you Diane! Your videos and routines got me through the year I heavily grieved my mother. That’s why your advice has a special place in my heart! ❤

Thanks, Diane I appreciate these tips. I know exactly what you mean when you say you feel like you're "walking through porridge" and it made me smile. It's a good reminder that we need to take care of ourselves when we are feeling this way ❤

Bonsoir Diane et les filles ❤ Je vis une période "sans " également. Je dois me forcer. Mais d'avoir mes routines et ma "to do list" permet de garder un cap et de ne pas ajouter de tristesse visuelle (maison à l'arrêt 🤢) à la tristesse psychique...J'ai écouté un pod cast en faisant mon repassage, j'ai fait les tâches dans ma chambre comme chaque mois .Et le fait de pouvoir garder le bateau à flot est déjà une belle victoire . 🎉💝🥳

Hi Diane, I am watching this video on KZfaq. I like it a lot. Stopped it half way through to sweep the living room floor in 5 minutes and feel much better now :). Thanks for making these kind of video's.

Always find you on KZfaq. I subscribe.

You look so ”genomlyst” (in Swedish) it means like the sun or the inner light is shining throw you. Maybe that kind of days are inner cleaning days? 🤗🙌💕

An additional bonus of keeping up with my routines on those blah days I have discovered is that it prevents me from having another one (or two or three 😉) of those afterwards. When I stick to the routines 🧹🧺🧽🧼 my house doesn't get out of control and there is no reason to get the blahs again over the state it is in 🎉!

thank you so much

Hello from Kentucky USA!!! I always watch you on KZfaq. But lately in my Google news you've been popping up. Very strange, but it's always great to see you ❤ Sending hugs to make you feel better. 🤗😘🥰

Montana hugs to you, Diane. I had a period of days this past week where I felt overwhelmed. Potting up some petunias and herbs in pots last evening helped enormously. I am home from the gym from this morning and gave my feet a treat of pumice and coconut butter topped with white cotton socks.

I always hunt for you on Facebook or Instagram but I know by now that you post them to Utube so I also pop straight onto Utube somedays too.❤

Funny I was looking at my regular you tube people and you came up and then I saw this video and I was having a bad day and did nothing which made me feel worse..tomorrow I will push thru and maybe it wont be long but I shall try..who knows it could be what I need..thanks

I subscribe on KZfaq. First found you from a collaboration.