Your comment about perspective jogged my memory into something I saw several months ago, about how changing your perspective can change your attitude and therefore your happiness level. For instance...
"I'm stuck at home" becomes "I get to stay home"
"I'm bored" becomes "I have plenty of time to work on a quilt (or clean out a drawer, or something else on your list)"
"I have to cook all the time" becomes "I can now cook healthy, affordable meals for my family"
It doesn't always work for me but it does help most of the time.
