what college is actually like | college week in my life nyc
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//Hi friends! Today's video is a college week in my life nyc. This video shows what college is actually like. Not all of my weeks are productive, busy, and full of energy. Some college weeks are just... off. I think it's important to show the off weeks too. I hope you still enjoy this college week in my life video!
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Hey friends! I know this is a bit of a different college week in my life, but I think it's important to show more than just the good parts. I still had a great week and am so happy to document it. Like I asked, let me know what you do to fall asleep better!
Michelle Reed Please do a relationship advice video 😊💫♥️
Some things you could try is asmr, sleepy tea, or melatonin (not often but if you know you have a busy day) just suggestions! :)
I have found the this works deep sleep pillow spray and the stress check breathe in have really helped me relax before bedtime. Also their deep sleep body wash helped train my body that its time to wind down after my evening shower
I've been doing relaxing yoga before bed recently and it helps my mind calm. I just do CZcams video ones. You aren't alone in your struggles 💕
Oh and also thinking about 3 things you are grateful for. It's on the same brain pathway as worry or something like that
Coming from a college student who has gotten barely any sleep this week because I’ve been so busy I can hard core relate to how much it sucks to get no sleep 🙈 loved this vid 💕
I struggle from insomnia during every particularly stressful period of my life. My mom is a psychologist and taught me to go to my "place" when I can't sleep. That basically means to close your eyes and imagine you're at the most peaceful, comforting place for you. You go through all your 5 senses and think about what it looks like, feels like, smells like, sounds like, and tastes like. That always calms me down and if I still can't sleep I do crossword puzzles until I can't keep my eyes open. The crossword puzzles are helpful because for me it's my mind that keeps me awake and they distract me from my thoughts.
thanks for writing this, I struggle from insomnia as well and I feel like I've tried everything already but maybe this will work..
Thank you so much for writing this! I also struggle from insomnia and i've tried everything, my doctor even gave me some pills (all natural) that should help me relax and fall asleep but nothing has ever worked! Meditating and journaling sometimes helps but many other times it doesn't! So I'm very happy to try our your method!
This is so helpful! I’ve struggled with insomnia for such a long time, I’m going to try out the crossword puzzles! Thank youuu
It is OKAY to have those days and to have struggles! We don't have to have it all together!! Who knew right?? You are amazing Michelle!
I’m seriously so in love with your videos they are so amazing
I struggle with insomnia too; especially when I'm stressed or burnt out. I know your struggle, and it is okay to be honest about it. Some of the things that have helped me...taking a few moments to journal everything that is racing through my mind or making lists of everything that needs to be done; drinking Sleepytime tea (this legitimately works so well!); or playing worship music.
You don’t always have to show the productive and perfect side of life! It’s okay to be real and let everybody know that they are not alone! Thank you❤️
I’ve struggled with Anxiety and Insomnia so much. You’re not alone! I totally get how some days are better or worse than others. I’ll be praying for you! ❤️❤️
thank you for being so real with us!! you genuinely are such a positive influencer on youtube and are so down-to-earth with your subscribers. thank you for showing that sometimes it's ok not to be ok!!!
I take really deep long breaths when I'm having trouble sleeping, that seems to help make me sleepy and relaxed.
Hey Michelle! Having a bad day isn't a bad thing. Bad days are normal. They're just as normal as having a good day. If this is something you struggle with, that is 100% totally okay. You're you and you can be you. No matter what you're going through, no matter how much it sucks, you have to know that you're being brought through it for a reason. Love your vlogs!! You're such an inspiration ❤️ Always rooting for you!!
I completely understand, I’ve had insomnia for almost three years now and it’s been such a struggle. Honestly it’s been really hard and has sort of brought on depression. I completely understand your frustration. Not being able to sleep is the worst. I’ll be praying for you and that you’ll be able to sleep better. 💖💖💖
Things that help me sleep:
-Listening to white noise (there are apps for it, or you can use youtube)
-ASMR videos
-Reading/ writing in my journal before bed
-Melatonin
All of these have made such a difference in my sleep! Good luck girl, you got this
I used to struggle with insomnia during busy school schedules as well. What helped was creating a practical nighttime routine, and just praying and meditating to decompress
i debated on whether or not to share some things that i do when i have trouble sleeping because i definitely do not have a really severe case of insomnia and i don't know if it is anxiety that is the cause but i wanted to say that i know since you like working out, doing yoga might be really beneficial. yoga helps me SO much and just relaxes me. yoga with Adrienne is a really great channel to watch for some guidance while doing it as well :) yoga is a great way to stretch and just breathe and calm your heart. just something to try if you haven't :)
You always come across so positive and happy in your videos so I like to see the moments when you are down as well because it reminds me that you are only human and it keeps me relate to you more, which means I want to keep watching your videos. Not that I wish unhappiness upon you but everyone gets sad sometimes and you chose to document it.
hi michelle! i know its impossible for you to notice this, but i just wanna tell you that everything is gonna be alright :) we all have those days, and they dont last 😉 i also suffered with insomnia and i overcame it by fixing my body clock, praying and watching motivational videos. believe it or not but your vids makes me feel motivated and happy and productive!! keep going 💖
Don’t apologize for being real! This is what makes your channel so special! We love to witness your good and bad days, because it reminds us that we’re normal too.
I know insomnia is such a deeply personal struggle and everyone struggles with it for a different reason so I don’t know if this will help anyone but I thought I’d share my story! I used to struggle with a lot of anxiety and insomnia until I was about 16 and there were a few things that helped me. Pretty much every single night I would barely sleep because I was constantly just grappling with fear and anxiety but I found this verse that gave me so much comfort Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will both lie down in sleep for you alone Oh Lord make me dwell in safety.” And after I found that verse every single night I would read it and just pray that promise over myself over and over again until I fell asleep and it still to this day gives me so much comfort.
Another less spiritual thing I do when I can’t fall asleep is I just daydream and I know that sounds so silly but it works so well for me. Pretty much every single night when I’m ready to go to sleep I let my brain wander and think about things I’m excited about or things I want to happen or even just random happy daydreams and I fall asleep within minutes. I know that’s super weird haha but it works for me so I thought I’d share! :)
hey Michelle totally get you with insomnia!!! I go to hunter college in Manhattan and struggle at least 3 times a week falling sleep. I get really anxious about the next day and the things I have to do that it keeps me up at night and I suffer the next day. It's a constant cycle every week and i hate it. I think it has a lot to do with commuting in the city.I live an hour and thirty minutes from home and just thinking about the commute makes me anxious which adds stress!! Hope you can read this and see that you are not alone!!!
Hey Michelle! I also have a lot of sleepless nights, and I've learned that if I do something mind numbing, like reading through Wikipedia pages, I will fall asleep quicker. I also recommend having your room a little warmer than you're used to, because it can help make you sleepy.
As a side note, I was wondering if you could do an updated video of foods you eat in a week! I'm a junior in college, but this is my first year living in an apartment and I feel like I'm eating the same things every week. Would love some inspo.
I hope that you're able to get some sleep and that the rest of your week goes well ❤️
First of all I completely love your videos, even when you show the struggles it motivates me !
I suffer from Insomnia from time to time mainly because of anxiety so here are some things that I do that may or may not help
1. Drink a hot tea to help me relax
2. Turn on my diffuser with essential oils, especially lavender
3. Put on some lavender essential oil on mi wrist or/and on my pillow
4. Meditate or do yoga, you could be amazed of how breathing conciously can help
5. Write or journal
6. Add an extra blanket or surround myself with pillows, the extra weight over me or feeling surrounded gives me a lot of comfort as weird as it can sound , and totally helps me fall asleep
7. Lastly sometimes I just switch the side of the bed where I sleep, or put my head where my feet normally are
These are some of my tips, I have tried a million things , some nights are good and some nights are the worst, sometimes I do just one thing, some others I have to try every single one of them. I totally get how exhausting and frustating can be, hope any of it helps or if you don't read this I hope someone can use any of these tips!
You are amazing Michelle, and have no idea how inspiring you are💕
i will say, i like your productive and motivating videos. but i like your raw and vulnerable ones too. :) it seems more real and not so "look how perfect my life is!"
I love how happy and glowing you are with your family! And also your outfits were SO CUTE all week, wow!! Praying for your insomnia! Don’t worry about not being “productive or motivational” with us 24/7, we all struggle with our own things as you said. But the fact that you struggled and had a tough couple of days but STILL went to workout, got your homework done, and pushed through is even more motivating! We love you!
was about to comment suggesting you see a specialist but i'm really glad you mentioned it in your video!! Thank you for being so real with us, Michelle!!
you have no idea how much I appreciate the authenticity of your videos, Michelle! im a college gal myself, and I know how hard it can be to balance 1000 things at once. don't be afraid to take a break every once and a while and focus on yourself, you deserve it!
Hi Michelle! I love your videos and I think you are such an passionate, loving, and genuine person. I'm sorry you have to go through this struggle and just know that this too will pass. I'm a sophomore at Occidental College in Los Angeles and I too have struggled with insomnia a ton because of the stress that school and life brings. Recently I started listening to Headspace (a secular meditation app), and it has helped me SO MUCH with my sleep. They have a specific pack of meditations for sleep that are really useful. I hope this helps. Love, love, love you!
Thanks for sharing your life with us. Not just the happy memorable moments but also the days that you aren’t feeling so great. It’s sometimes hard to do but we’re all human and our lives are not always going to be perfect and we’re not going to always feel our best. While you’re always here for us we will always be here for you. Love you gurl ❤️
I struggle a lot with falling asleep too! Something that has helped me a lot is a melatonin spray which you can get at pretty much any health food store. There’s also a spray called rescue remedy by Bach that can be found at health food stores that calms your mind before bed if you want to try either of those. Hope this can help :)
I love that you add in the hard parts of life too! I sometimes feel guilty because I watch you and your life always seems so perfect and mine is so messy. But everyone has things that they go through and deal with and you just gotta keep the faith. Hope your sleep works out, Michelle. Have a lovely week! 😊
I'm currently studying in university 2000 miles from my home. It's my first year here and as soon as I came I started struggling from insomnia. I really don't know how to handle that yet.. I know that you are waiting until marriage but actually cuddling with your significant other is the best way... I'm doing a long distance relationship right now and my love is talking to me every night on the phone until I fall asleep.. This works too.
Those Francesca’s dresses are so pretty! Also, I know I’m not the only one who appreciates that you share the real life moments, too. I also struggle with insomnia & it’s definitely anxiety related. I’ve thankfully found a few remedies that help me get some sleep. So glad your mom & Jamie were able to visit.
Michelle, thank you being so honest! I love all of your videos. ❤️ I’m praying for you! Insomnia is terrible. 😭
I love that you keep it real with your subscribers and show that even you have struggles too. Keep your head up and your faith high- everything will work out. Love the week in my life videos.
Something that helps me sleep when I’m struggling is sort of a twist on the “go to your happy place” where you build a peaceful home. I have no idea where I heard this and I couldn’t find a link, but basically you imagine your ideal location (I usually start with a meadow by a stream) and start putting together all the details, letting your mind flow naturally. Ex: it’s one story, there’s a porch with a wooden swing, the front door is blue, etc.
Hope it starts to get better for you 😌
I think that’s so cool and awesome that you met a subscriber for brunch!:)
I love that you’re willing to show those vulnerable moments because it helps to show that it’s okay to not be okay all the time. You’re so inspiring ❤️
I struggled with insomnia for a long time, but I found that a weighted blanket helped great! I highly recommend.
thank you michelle for being so genuine on your channel. that’s why i enjoy your videos so much. i’m a freshman in college and this week i had an emotional breakdown with all the school work but as the week went on it got better :)
LOVE YOU!!! And thank you for showing this side of college because I think it’s SO important too!
I honestly love that you’re being so transparent about everything! We’re all human and have those moments 🙂
To fall asleep better I have started listening to sleep sounds on Spotify! It’s soothing music that calms my mind and I fall asleep really easily lately listening to it I hope it lasts 💓
LOVE your honesty, that's what I'm all about too!! Showing the real moments
Michelle! This really got to me. Ever since I moved to a new college, life has been great, but I have insomnia as well. It's hard for me to understand why because it seems like every other part of my life is going AMAZING. It is totally normal and I have already sought help because sleep is so so important. You got this girl. Rooting for you.
Hey Michelle, I struggle with insomnia too, for a while now, and my doctor said to do things that i like and tires me, drink tea not coffee or coke (cafeine relly), and if it doesnt work he gave me some medecine, and i've been really better with that, maybe its stress about school (i feel u girl). With that being said i learned that maybe we have to slow down a bit to build us back even better!!! just relax, have fun, everything will be okay, you're not alone in this ! Hope u get better sleep soon! xxxx
I have struggled with major anxiety and depression throughout college I'm glad you filmed this and put it up here
I LOVE YOU and how genuine this video was!
I struggled with insomnia TERRIBLY in high school and in college. It finally got better once I started working full time...I guess I just tired myself out lol but I do have a hard time just shutting my brain off at night. I swear my brain just comes up with the most random, terrible, things to think about as soon as it's 10pm. So I've allowed myself to fall asleep watching TV shows/vlogs, listening to music- and podcasts has been a good one too. I think the best thing is to try to be aware of what either keeps you up or wakes you up. Be totally honest with yourself about it. If it's certain things you tend to worry about at night, try to allow yourself time to worry about it in the daytime instead so it's not suddenly hitting you at night. Also, make sure you're taking good care of yourself during the day and try to give yourself as much "you" time to decompress as you can...I think it really is true that many times we're so busy during the day that our body and mind are just overwhelmed from it all at night. We go from going at 100mph to suddenly laying down and saying okay, shut down! Your body doesn't have time to take it all in, make time for itself to relax, think about necessary things, etc so it makes time by keeping you up.
you are such a sweet soul and positive figure! i love that you're honest about who you are and never hide emotion. it's super refreshing, love you so much michelle!
Top tips for better sleep: extra exercise, talk to someone (say all those thoughts that are keeping you up at night out-loud), and eat properly (maybe even a little bit more than you usually do). Mezzo has a lot of potential to be beneficial to many. Could you tell us more about the actual college assignment you were given? What was the actual assignment?
OMG Michelle I love your videos so much I've been watching you vids since you were a junior in highschool and now you're about to Graduate college!!! Love you shells ❣️❣️❣️
I feel like my insomnia episodes always come during stressful periods. When it happens, I just try to read or to do work. Often, it calms my anxieties and let me sleep for the rest of the night. Hope it helps! 💕 love your vlogs 😁
Thank you so much for talking about this because i struggle with it as well. its so hard.
thank you for being so real and honest with us! I think it's super important to show us the good and the bad parts of college
This actually made me feel more motivated and less stressed out because it reminded me that it’s okay to not be perfect every single week
Aww Michelle.. I'll keep you in my prayers
Also it was really good seeing your mom and Jamie again, I hope you guys have a good time!
Thank you so much for making yourself vulnerable!! It shows your genuine side, and speaking for myself, makes me appreciate your videos so much more. Keep doin you girl!! 💕
Michelle, I struggle with insomnia too, and one thing I use is the Abide app! It won't cure your insomnia or anything but it's a Christian meditation app and there's a section with bedtime stories where they read you a Bible story and talk to you about it for like an hour and a half. It doesn't always put me right to sleep but it will relax you a lot and when your insomnia isn't as bad, it's a great habit to have! I also take a gummy melatonin vitamin every night that you can just get at the grocery store!
you are such an inspiration 💕 always supporting you!
I love when you get to see your family because you seem so happy, like all of your stresses melt away for a bit!
we love you michelle!! i even slid up on your ig post to say that why i liked watching your videos/to feel productive like you mentioned but honestly, seeing this real side of you and the absolute honesty you always show us means so much. also, so glad to see jamie in the vlogs again! :) xx
Sleepy time tea extra is really good, or even zzz quill or benedryl honestly
Also as for the insomnia, not sure if you’re into supplements but I struggled with sleeping a lot over the summer; taking a melatonin supplement about an hour before bed helps a lot. Eventually it gets your sleep schedule back in check and eventually you stop needing them as much
Hello girl! Try to workout at night instead of working out in the morning! Then hop into the shower to relax and all the tiredness will come up and you will want to jump into bed..... its my biggest tip.. try it out!it works❤❤
I love how honest this week in my life is! Thank you for sharing the real parts of you 💕
The beginning of this video was so accurate hahah
I’m going to nyc next month!! So excited🌟
Hi Michelle :) I also struggle from insomnia from time to time (usually it happens when I am too stressed) and the thing that helps me is drinking some relaxing infusion and laying down to watch some netflix. Also, working out helps me a lot in general. By the way, some people say drinking valerian infusion helps a lot if you have sleeping issues (even though the smell might not be the best). Hope that helps you a little bit.
Keep up with the realness Michelle, I love watching your videos regardless! theres always ups and downs and thats totally fine. keep doing you girl❤️
I suffered from insomnia a couple of semesters ago and I'm so sorry that you're suffering from it right now. Now, on the nights that I absolutely cannot sleep, I listen to Nothing Much Happens; Bedtime Stories by Kathryn Nicolai. It's a podcast on spotify and I'm sure anywhere else that you can find podcasts. I highly recommend!
Just answered the questions for Mezzo! (: and you are slaying Francesca’s~ and THANK YOU for being real with us about your insomnia... I hope and pray you will find healing and peace with the Lord ♥️ And #familygoals 😭
I by no means have insomnia, but I have a lot of anxiety at night as well as severe migraines that keep me awake. I know for me, I make sure to give myself tangible goals for the day and give myself at least a little bit of down time. If I schedule too much into my day or expect myself to accomplish more than what’s possible, I keep myself thinking about how I should be working and not sleeping. This is obvious, but if I am on my phone or even watching tv or reading a book for long periods of time, that sometimes keeps me up because my brain wants to stay active. I’ve recently started really prioritizing my nightly routine of getting ready for bed and I think that helps my brain and body know that it’s time to go to bed. Occasionally, I wear a sleep mask if I am wide awake and am tempted to get back up, look at my phone, or even watch the clock. I also find that if I eat right before bed or have been studying for hours without breaks, it can keep me awake. You’ve probably tried these things but I hope you find something that helps! Lack of sleep is so stressful and I know it makes me feel so overwhelmed. Remember that no matter how overwhelmed you feel, God is always greater than your worries ❤️
100% relatable. This is why I love you so much. Also I feel like this video is almost a direct representation of my past week. Thank you for posting this video.
i really enjoyed this video, the realer the better! You are a real gem and by far my favourite youtuber!
This is my favorite types of videos of yours. And can you do a hair tutorial on the look you had at 4:55 please!!
and maybe makeup tutorial too? : )
YOU REALLY INSPIRED ME A LOT!! I love you with all my heart
your hair has been looking so thick and gorgeous in your recent videos! i love the color💛 Also I think your idea for Mezzo is so so cool. My family is currently dealing with divorce so I will definitely be looking into it! I support this💛💛
Hey I don’t usually comment but I’m a junior in college in Chicago and last year I really struggled with insomnia to the point where I had a breakdown from not sleeping. I finally saw a sleep specialist and they recommended light therapy in the morning and then taking 1 mg of melatonin around 7:30 at night and honestly it helped so much! My sleep still isn’t 100% but definitely an improvement from not being able to fall asleep until 4 or 5 am hope this helps!
Girl!! I just watched New York Minute yesterday! Also, thank you for sharing honest things that you are struggling with 😊
thank you for showing the ups and downs:) I think it’s so important!
Love you Michelle ❤️
Michelle , try "L-Theanine" - that will put you to sleep.
Also, 5-HTP -(Amino acid). The first will make you very drowsy, the second produces seratonin, (Which calms you down).
I cannot take either without falling asleep.
They are natural supplements.
Also, the stimulant caffeine needs to be lessened. You need to cut down on that. What it does is wire you up. How do you expect to sleep when you've stimulated your self? Cup or two, but no more, and certainly not after 3pm.
Hope that helps.
You are such a relatable and real youtuber!
Love how real you are girl ❤️ been feeling the same way
you are so refreshing Michelle thank you 💞
Thanks for keeping it 💯 Michelle it's very much appreciated and unfortunately quite hard to find now-a-days.
Loveee your editing:)
Omg I have that same Lacey Francesca dress!!! I literally just got it on sale!!!!!!!😱😱😱
i love how this is so real!
Praying for you!
Girl you are so cute. keep up the great work!!!
I have actually been struggling with insomnia for the first time the past couple of weeks. I usually fall asleep as soon as I hit my pillow, but not recently. I am going to try a melatonin supplement and hopefully that helps.
love your vlogs!
Have you tried listening to ASMR? I really love it and it helps me sleep. Thanks for sharing and I‘m glad you are feeling better. Lots of love! 🤗
I love you soo much ❤ you're soo damn inspiring!
I live in Brooklyn and although I'm 26 and already graduated college, your videos inspire me ! Let's hangout :) would love to get brunch or something .
Hey Michelle, I’m a junior in college and I started having insomnia my sophomore year of college. And now it’s starting to spark up again. I know most of it is due to stress but I know exactly how you feel! I would hate to take Benadryl every night but getting no sleep and keeping up with a college schedule is very hard :( I might try melatonin I heard that can be a more natural solution
i love these! you should show your weekend some time!!
Keep on making videos like this
“Pray, hope, and don’t worry” St Padre Pio. We all have different crosses! You don’t have to bear this alone! God gave this cross to you because he know you would grow in virtue because of it!