I always struggle with motivation in the winter months, too. The darkness outside just makes me want to curl up in a blanket and be lazy. This video has given me hope, thank you xx
I just want to add that there's nothing bad about how you feel now, this is how nature works :). Fall and winter are seasons when everything slows down~😌 I don't encourage you to stay on your bed all day :D, but I think it's okay to not rush and rest a bit more during this time of a year😊
Oh you have no idea how perfectly timed this video is, just when the seasonal slump was kicking in!! I'm glad to see us all insipired in taking matters in our own hands to make these few dark months cosy and warm enjoying morning podcasts, reading a spicy book, ah the little joys of life
As someone who wakes up every day at 5 am (since August), I enjoyed this! I didn't struggle with waking up but more with letting myself sleep earlier and stopped doing so many tasks right before sleeping which means I sleep at 9-10 pm and feel great the day after! The most important is to have your hours of sleep Being frustrated and crying because of it is such a normal and healthy thing (which happens to me and lots of humans too I bet), I'm glad you let it go and had a new mindset after sleeping! Btw you and jake are so so beautiful! Sending you lots of love and warmth ! 💜
I started doing it a month ago and tbh I’ve been happier and more productive 💕 it just feels good to wake up before everyone does and having your own little moment to enjoy reading or drinking your coffee in peace. My tip is to go to bed early and when you wake up in the morning dont go hard on yourself have a slow morning routine💓 once you taste that beautiful feeling it’s at the moment this becomes your routine 🙈
glad you got into reading as a hobby i love it too!! i was a bookworm as a child and teen but then thankfully rediscovered it - getting a kindle (to read even more books cause there is only so much space) as an addition and tracking my books and 'want to read' books on goodreads also really helped me.
I'm naturally an early riser. Even when I go to bed late I will still open my eyes at 5 AM on the dot. It's just my body. I've learned to really appreciate it because it served as a way to claim my day as mine before any emails or phone calls. I meet my needs first before I meet anyone else's. In Seoul I used to walk at Han river around that time but now in new city, I do creative journaling and have some tea.
Oh this might be something to apply to my life. Since the days are so much shorter (I am from Sweden and I came back from Seoul today, and the darkness came around 15:45😅😭). It inspires me to have those slow mornings, and then get the day started eventually~ Truly love your recent videos. They are so cosy!
I am so so pleased I got to see you in your wedding hanbok, you look exquisite Sissel, really beautiful - and Jake looks alright too 😂🤷♂️ I’m an early riser, as a registered nurse, when I’m working, I have to be at work at 6.30am, so you kinda get used to getting up between 4-5am, and I love being awake when most of the world is still sleeping, physically it makes me feel good and energised, plus I love a good sunrise 🤗💜💜 Enjoy your new schedule
This video came PERFECTLY! I finished my uni classes last week (finished them like forever) and now I’m like “wow, what happens after this?” - I’m a design student so my schedule for the past 5 years has been a MESS, sleeping late, having to wake up early to finish stuff, having absolutely no free or social time. Now that I’m out I want to build new habits so this really got me motivated. So excited for this new chapter 🥰 and yup I want the habit of sleeping early and waking up at 5am to have a relaxing morning, let’s see how that goes!
It's okay Sissel, we all go through low feelings once in a while but don't forget to encourage yourself. I know you are capable of doing anything. You are doing amazing for your age 🤍 your life is worth!!
Hi, Sissel and Happy Sunday!😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🌷🇰🇷💚💚💚💚💚💚🎇👍. Your 5am morning routine is so...amazing. Walking outside while the sun is rising, reading some books, play crossword puzzles, watching cartoon movies and eating some delicious turkey. YUMMY!😍😍😍😍💙🦃👍. Also, I love it while you're relaxing in the bed 9:00, thinking of something good. And I like it!😊💙💙💙💙💙💙👍
Just a couple of days ago I thought about whether you’ve met Sarah before😃 I found your channel in May, have been watching your videos since. You are such an inspiration and i genuinely feel like i’m connecting with a friend while watching your videos. I can’t explain with words, it always lifts my mood. Love you!❤
I used to wake up at 4:00am to go to college and It was so fun! haha I'm an early bird but I enjoy see other ppl trying to wake up early and their opinion. I loved this video! I think you did amazing and were very productive indeed! ♥
thank you for doing this! seeing your satisfaction with your extra time is a good reminder that I too love waking up early even though it’s not always effortless. you’ve also inspired me to try to embrace the dark evenings now ❤
I loveed the vibe of this video a little too much, I also love reading and you gave me hope with your words, it is so nice to see you smile, you deserve all the good things
So happy to see you and Sarah meet. I love their vlog, yours as well. Just wish you both posted more content from your meet. It is good to be productive, however, you need to listen to your internal clock. I work early so always up at 5 am, on the wknd it is hard to sleep past his time, but I do lounge in bed til 7..lol
7:00 omg Sissle, you don't know how much i relate to this, even if i've done soo many that day if i don't do anything on my computer i don't feel like i've been productive and i call this my toxic trait lol. But thank you so much you gave me so much hope and motivation through this video. Thank you for your hard work and Have a great day! ❤✨
If you want to get up early, you *have to* go to bed early, too. It might feel 'stupid' to say you want to go to bed at 8/9 pm, but there's no way around it if you want to get up early. Additionally, I'd say that if you don't have to wake up at 5 am, there's no need to really. My inner rhythm is sort of seasonal 😅 in summer I wake up very early naturally, but in winter it's a struggle to get up as it is still dark outside. Adjust your sleeping with your work schedule and season if you can. 😊
now that its winter (for most of us) and dark going to bed early or atleast trying it starting now is so much easier! cannot imagine starting this in the summer, especially in europe where its dark like 10;30 pm during the summer.
Yess absolutely ! That’s why I think that if I do it for longer it’ll be easier to sleep at 10 since my inner rhythm will adjust. I’m excited to keep trying! 💚
I love your content, and love this video!!! Waiting for a new video every week, really brings me lots of comfort and joy!!! You always inspire, thank you Sissel🤍
I wake up on my own around 4am and my alarm goes off at 5am. This has been going on for around ten years. I consider it sleeping in if I wake up at 6am. lol 😂 I have always been a morning person but as I get older it is even more so. I love getting up and having quiet time before the rest of the house gets up.
Have been getting up between 4 and 5 am during the week the last 6 years either to be at the office early or to workout before work. I really don't think I have gotten any more productive - possibly because I'm not disciplined enough to go to bed early enough to get in more than 7 hours of sleep. I also wake up without an alarm at 6 am during weekends which is kind of annoying😅
I am a morning bird & love so much to wake up with the sun, birds, and the rest of the world. Consistency is key! Start with a time you are comfortable with and stick to it every day until it becomes a habit. Also, in regards to productivity, I think it’s super important to find your time of day in which you are most productive. This is different for everyone! For me, I am most productive in the morning so I save all my difficult tasks and do them first thing in the morning when I am most productive. Then I take care of the easier items throughout the rest of the day when I know I will be feeling less motivated/productive. Listening to my body in this way helps with feeling guilty too. I don’t feel bad for doing easy tasks or feeling lazy at the end of the day because I know I accomplished some hard tasks earlier on in my day. ❤
Since I still live at home with parents who work in jobs where they have different shifts every couple of days, starting the day earlier than needed is not the very best idea😅 Buut I do see so many benefits from having a nice morning for oneself and will try that once I move out soon! My best friend wakes up around 4 am each day (she starts work around 6:30 by choice, she doesn't need to, normal starting time is 8 am) but she gets out of work earlier and could have more time during the afternoon. In her case its mostly of no use, since she goes to bed very early (obviously). We even had a convo a couple of weeks ago, where she was grocery shopping on Saturday around noon and wondered why all the parents with children go shopping then and how full the store was, because her family never took them grocery shopping at an early age and if they did, the whole family are early birds so they went right when the shops would open😅 And noo, the kids weren't the first to wake up in that family! I needed to tell her, that her family is an exception with being such early birds, especially on the weekends😭😭
Wowww that sooo interesting ! Honestly, my mom is the exact same ! Even with 8 hours of time difference between Korea and Denmark she only wakes up a little after me HAHA, she’s always up at 4 am 🤣💚
Two vlogs in a week has been such a treat! You did great with the 5:00 am challenge. I’m a big reader and love that you’ve gotten into reading. Are you on Goodreads? You looked absolutely beautiful in your Hanbok! Can’t wait to see the photos!
It’s so helpful to see I am not the only one struggling with work motivation right now 😅. I have so much respect for doing this challenge. Waking up early is so hard for night owls, but it’s really inspiring seeing you manage it ❤.
Just a few minutes and I have to stop to thank you for the tip of Calming Acoustic playlist, its exactly what I was looking for. Now I keep watching. 😊
I never comment...but as i was rewatching this I wanted to let you know one tip ive found (coming from a night owl) is my bodys sleep schedule naturally allows me to wakeup around 5:30 easily...much easier than 6am,7am,8am, ect...so sometimes figuring out your bodys natural sleep cycle can show you the time when you might have an easier time waking up! I've also found morning workout classes kind of forces me to get up on the particularly hard days!
i unintentionally got in the habit of waking up at 3am 😱🤯, all because of my cat. but yes, i love those extra hours at the beginning of the day, reading away and very slowly/cozily checking off those baseline habits that are good for my mental health 😊
You are amazing Sissel. And this whole thing with getting new and better habits its so real. I didnt wake up today as planned and I feel my whole day is kinda wasted. And I dont know why do I keep thinking like that. It is not, but yet here we are. You look beautiful in hanbok! You really are the sweetest.
I've been seeing your videos for a little while and I'm enjoying them more & more 💖 Also, this actually motivates to wake up earlier... I'm usually an early bird on weekend because I have a lot to do, and a lazy girl on week days because I work near home. I will start a new job next week and this video is my sign to waking up earlier ✌🏻
@@sisselab thank you! also, i'm not sure if you've done this on TikTok or elsewhere, but an updated hair/makeup/beauty routine would be amazing x you're always glowing it's insane!
I've started waking up early after coming back from Korea (thanks to jetlag tbh😂) and it feels so good! I could read in the morning, fold the clean laundry,.. and do so many things I was lazy to do after a long day at the office ❤
I really relate to what you said about not accomplishing as much as you were hoping to 😭the earlier I wake up the more disappointed I am by the end of the day🥲
The timing !! As much as I love winter I think I am in a burn out stage that I feel so unmotivated and lazy all the time and I always feel like I am waisting my time without anything done! So I will follow your steps by writing down things I need to do and to try to get enough sleep while trying to get up a little earlier to get back to my hobbies and work that I neglected ... thank you for this video and I wish to meet you in person one day while I am here in korea ❤❤❤❤ lots of love
Ever since the weather got colder I've been struggling to get out of bed! The covers feel warm and heavy 😂 maybe I'll try to wakeup 15 minutes earlier tomorrow and I will gradually build from there! There's definitely something so serene and relaxing in waking up early and having some alone time ✨️ great video Sissel! You looked beautiful during the photoshoot!
I really should get back into reading. I used to be a huge bookworm as a child but now, embarrassingly, I don't read at all. My mom's been on my back about this cause I have a kindle and she asked me why don't I spend my money on books 😝 I actually used to wake up at 5am when I lived in Hong Kong. I wanted to exercise during my working week but it was quite difficult to schedule it in after work when I had to do food shopping and cooking as well. This meant, that the only time I could fit it in was early morning. It worked out quite well as I was also making my own lunches to take to work. I could get the rice cooked and cooled while I do my morning run and get ready for work so I just have to pack my lunchbox before heading out. I didn't do this during the weekend (I was sleeping at 12-1am all the time so I did need to catch up on sleep) and I did a different form of exercise but I got used to it. My mom asks me why I don't do this habit anymore cause she thinks it is so good. I guess I'm just too comfortable at home in UK where I don't have to take care of so many things 😅
I’m glad you have your mom to question why you aren’t doing what previously brought you joy, it’s so healthy to have a person like this in your life. She sounds like a gem 💚 wish you best of luck on everything! And if you wanna get back into reading I recommend A Court Of Thorns And Roses heheheheeheh
I adore seeing you live life and show beautiful culture! I aspire to travel one day and embrace culture just as you radiate happiness through your journey 💕✨
When I saw the part of the Danke cafe, Iwas like, wow there is another german word :D. Danke is german and means thanks :) and the word froh(which was seen when u were holding the big leave means happy :)
@ethiopiazoldyk4667 all though with some similarities, these are two different languages. German is spoken in Germany and Dutch is spoken in The Netherlands 💚
@ethiopiazoldyk4667 so german is spoken in Germany 🇩🇪 (Deutschland) and Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I can understand the confusion ad wr in getmnay call our own language Deutsch cause our country is called Deutschland. But these are two different language spoken jn two different countries. They are kinda similar anf wr can understand eacht other very good . I often say Dutch is a mixture of German and English:)
sissel your videos always give me so much inspiration and make me feel at ease, thank you for this beautiful and comforting space. I'm thinking about waking up at 5 am for december and reading in the morning as well!
Hmm this might be a challenging thought for some, but humans are also animals and many animals hibernate during the winter. Trees wither and lose their leaves right after turning beautiful bright crimson and yellow. They enter a period of "restful work" into themselves until the seasons change and they birth new leaves and the cycle begins again. This capitalistic rhythm of constant productivity and sense of accomplishment that is directly tied to the output of "work" from my perspective is damaging to our health and to the planets health. No one would even consider calling a bear hibernating during winter as an lazy act. Humans who are also a part of nature have different rhythms just like the seasons do. I hope that we can challenge these narratives of productivity, accomplishment and bring about newer more regenerative ideas. Resting, reading which is such an important skill to develop in helping us cultivate even bigger and wilder imaginations of what's possible, moving more slowly (even as it feels very challenging to do so when we are so programmed to move fast) is important work and accomplishment through my eyes. Winter asks us to be reflexive, to go inward and that's a gift to us, let us not resist that even if we feel that we are doing it wrong as our cultures have taught us.
Thank you for this video! I've been feeling really disappointed with myself the past weeks. I'm working on the side but I have fallen behind in my studies, I haven't worked out last week, been feeling really sluggish and tired and cannot deal with the ongoing darkness and winter. I'm holding on for dear life not to slip into a winter depressive mood but it's not working so well... it was so good to hear that you are also working back up the trust in yourself. I think it's good that you took time to rest, since burnout is really debilitating and you deserve to rest. I feel like I need to strengthen the trust within myself, I've disappointed myself too many times the past weeks. I think what would be really cool are tips to get through the winter. It would be so cozy to watch!
Aww I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling love, but I love that you want to rebuild that trust! Set small goals, don’t try to get back on track with everything at once. One thing at a time 💚 and try to find out how darkness can be enjoyable for you 💚 sending you the biggest hug
Sissel-"*self loathing guilt over small productivity*" Me-"ITS BEEN A DAYY" lolol. So glad ur now taking things in stride for clarity and excitement of gaining organization ideas each day. From various events i also found i can be a morning person because after like 10am im groggy (unless i got to bed past 2am....which is far too often dfhfjfj-). -- IM SO EXCITED FOR THE HANBOK SHOOT AAAAHHH!!! I feel like something deep inside me always gets hyped from any moments of traditional clothes (proof of past lives? loll). Wishing you the best the rest of this month & year~!
When i see your vlogs i can just feel deeply happy as i tike deep breath i said to myself life is good you have to Be patient you're not a Loser ،so wish me a good luck cause i feeling down, and thanks ❤❤
I get up at 5am too 🤣👍. I do because I need some quiet time before my husband and my 8-year old get up 🤣. I just get ready and prepare his breakfast and school lunch and after that just relax and read. I love it ❤️!
I wake up at 3 am and it is the best decision I have ever taken, and just a small tip try to do some kind of exercise after you wake up so you feel more energetic, and don't drink caffeine right away( love you so much, you're like a friend that I check now and then and I like that we are growing together I hope we reach the point were you start telling us about your child saying their first word and starting to walk, wish you all the best)
3 am ?! Wow girl that’s so impressive !! And yesss with the caffeine, I always drink it after 90 minutes of waking since that’s what Andrew Huberman says haha 💚
I am up at 4:30 most days to be at the gym by 5:30. I work till 10pm at night so by the time I actually get home and to bed .... very late. On my days off I always look forward to early nights 😊
It is good practice for later. Uri Jin Wu is bursting with energy every second of the day. I get up at five sometimes 04:30 everyday, it is the only way I can have time to myself. But I go to bed at 22:00.
Hi Sissel I never write on youtube videos but I really like your videos! Can you please make a video on why you chose Korea and more about who you were before the move to Korea?
Wow, I struggle sm with being consistent with my promises… For the longest time I’ve been trying to be an illustrator and while I have kept it consistent for half a year I always end up not doing it at the end of the year… 🙁 ps. I like this new upload time! Perfect Sunday morning!
Try setting smaller goals, perhaps even reaching out to a coach! I don’t think this is tied to not being productive, it sounds more like some blocks you might have 💚 wishing you the best
Heey Sissel, thank you very much for the amazing vlog❤❤You are such an inspiration and lots of cudos for waking up so early and getting straight to work 💗I am from the Netherlands and fully feel your struggle with the winter season slumber, it's really difficult to overcome it indeed. By the way, you look stunning in a 한복 😍 in the previous video you've asked for book recommendations, if you've not checked Haruki Murakami yet, definitely give it a go ❤
I feel a bit sad when I see you be hard on yourself. Not every day can be extremely productive, we just need to let go of all or nothing mentality and be a little bit kinder to ourselves. P.S. Jake's nipple story was hilarious 🤣
Well, my work in general changed when I moved to Korea. I went full time on social media, where before I moved to Korea I worked a full time job while also doing CZcams. So my scope of work changed and it was hard to suddenly change into having to make sure I was working and make sure I continued to grow. My performance on social media is directly tied to the amount of work and effort I put in so the pressure is higher here. I enjoy it though! 💚
Whew girl that’s EARLY! Hat off for you 💚 but yes, when I was living in Denmark as well going to school/work it was dark and when coming home it was dark too. All I can say, remember your vitamin d haha 💚
I love that you have started reading fantasy novels!!!!! It would be so fun if you could do a podcast bookclub with Sarah from 2hearts1Seoul on her, or on a new bookchannel, which the two of you could host. Now that the two of you have met that might be a fun idea, no? Honestly these current fantasy books and ACOTAR included are not really that spicy at all. I started reading spicy fantasy about 11 years ago when Felicia day hosted her ‘Vaginal Fantasy‘ hangout bookclub on CZcams. And the 80-120 books discussed during the run of that bookclub were from around that time (or literary history) and mostly a LOT more exciting! I really recommend the Hundred Thousand Kingdom trilogy by N.K.Jemisin. But I also recommend getting early editions with the original covers, cause the current covers give a very misleading Islam vibe, which absolutely has nothing to do with the contents of the story.
Hi! loved the video and it made me wake up at 5:00 am this week! 😘 just couple questions. Where did you get your alarm clock/light 0:29 (I want to buy it for xmas for my family but I can't find the same one) and where is your sweater from 12:00? sending love!!!!! have a nice day
I always struggle with motivation in the winter months, too. The darkness outside just makes me want to curl up in a blanket and be lazy. This video has given me hope, thank you xx
Best of luck to you love 💚
I just want to add that there's nothing bad about how you feel now, this is how nature works :). Fall and winter are seasons when everything slows down~😌 I don't encourage you to stay on your bed all day :D, but I think it's okay to not rush and rest a bit more during this time of a year😊
Oh you have no idea how perfectly timed this video is, just when the seasonal slump was kicking in!! I'm glad to see us all insipired in taking matters in our own hands to make these few dark months cosy and warm enjoying morning podcasts, reading a spicy book, ah the little joys of life
Absolutely ! Tbh I love this dark time 💚
Watching sissel's vlogs to cure winter blues is a form of self care!!!..♡♡♡
Awww love that 💚💚💚
As someone who wakes up every day at 5 am (since August), I enjoyed this! I didn't struggle with waking up but more with letting myself sleep earlier and stopped doing so many tasks right before sleeping which means I sleep at 9-10 pm and feel great the day after!
The most important is to have your hours of sleep
Being frustrated and crying because of it is such a normal and healthy thing (which happens to me and lots of humans too I bet), I'm glad you let it go and had a new mindset after sleeping! Btw you and jake are so so beautiful!
Sending you lots of love and warmth ! 💜
Yessss I feel the same ! Waking up was ok, falling asleep was hard .. respect for you for doing this for so long! 💚
I started doing it a month ago and tbh I’ve been happier and more productive 💕 it just feels good to wake up before everyone does and having your own little moment to enjoy reading or drinking your coffee in peace. My tip is to go to bed early and when you wake up in the morning dont go hard on yourself have a slow morning routine💓
once you taste that beautiful feeling it’s at the moment this becomes your routine 🙈
Yesss I love this 💚
glad you got into reading as a hobby i love it too!! i was a bookworm as a child and teen but then thankfully rediscovered it - getting a kindle (to read even more books cause there is only so much space) as an addition and tracking my books and 'want to read' books on goodreads also really helped me.
Love this 💚 I gotta get on Goodreads 🫶🏼
I resonate so much with the feeling of being productive and stressing over it. Positive self-talk is SO important 💕
So so so important 💚
Take care of yourself. Don’t buy into toxic productivity ❤
Multiple Sissel videos in a week?! I’m here for it!! 🎉❤
Yaaaaaay 💚 wanted to treat you girls
I'm naturally an early riser. Even when I go to bed late I will still open my eyes at 5 AM on the dot. It's just my body. I've learned to really appreciate it because it served as a way to claim my day as mine before any emails or phone calls. I meet my needs first before I meet anyone else's. In Seoul I used to walk at Han river around that time but now in new city, I do creative journaling and have some tea.
I loooooove this !! Honestly I wish I was like that too. It’s so healthy to have a balanced and clear circadian rhythm 💚
Oh this might be something to apply to my life. Since the days are so much shorter (I am from Sweden and I came back from Seoul today, and the darkness came around 15:45😅😭). It inspires me to have those slow mornings, and then get the day started eventually~
Truly love your recent videos. They are so cosy!
Yessssssss I love this !! Best of luck 😍💚
I am so so pleased I got to see you in your wedding hanbok, you look exquisite Sissel, really beautiful - and Jake looks alright too 😂🤷♂️
I’m an early riser, as a registered nurse, when I’m working, I have to be at work at 6.30am, so you kinda get used to getting up between 4-5am, and I love being awake when most of the world is still sleeping, physically it makes me feel good and energised, plus I love a good sunrise 🤗💜💜 Enjoy your new schedule
This video came PERFECTLY! I finished my uni classes last week (finished them like forever) and now I’m like “wow, what happens after this?” - I’m a design student so my schedule for the past 5 years has been a MESS, sleeping late, having to wake up early to finish stuff, having absolutely no free or social time. Now that I’m out I want to build new habits so this really got me motivated. So excited for this new chapter 🥰 and yup I want the habit of sleeping early and waking up at 5am to have a relaxing morning, let’s see how that goes!
Congrats love !! And good luck 💚
It's okay Sissel, we all go through low feelings once in a while but don't forget to encourage yourself. I know you are capable of doing anything. You are doing amazing for your age 🤍 your life is worth!!
And whenever I have coffee holding on my hand, I be missing your videos 😂🤍
Hi, Sissel and Happy Sunday!😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🌷🇰🇷💚💚💚💚💚💚🎇👍. Your 5am morning routine is so...amazing. Walking outside while the sun is rising, reading some books, play crossword puzzles, watching cartoon movies and eating some delicious turkey. YUMMY!😍😍😍😍💙🦃👍. Also, I love it while you're relaxing in the bed 9:00, thinking of something good. And I like it!😊💙💙💙💙💙💙👍
Just a couple of days ago I thought about whether you’ve met Sarah before😃
I found your channel in May, have been watching your videos since. You are such an inspiration and i genuinely feel like i’m connecting with a friend while watching your videos. I can’t explain with words, it always lifts my mood. Love you!❤
Aww thank you so much love 🥹💚
I used to wake up at 4:00am to go to college and It was so fun! haha I'm an early bird but I enjoy see other ppl trying to wake up early and their opinion. I loved this video! I think you did amazing and were very productive indeed! ♥
thank you for doing this! seeing your satisfaction with your extra time is a good reminder that I too love waking up early even though it’s not always effortless. you’ve also inspired me to try to embrace the dark evenings now ❤
I’m very glad 💚
I loveed the vibe of this video a little too much, I also love reading and you gave me hope with your words, it is so nice to see you smile, you deserve all the good things
You’re so sweet 🥹💚
I gasped with so much joy when you said Sarah, seeing two of my absolute favourite youtubers together made my entire day.
So happy to see you and Sarah meet. I love their vlog, yours as well. Just wish you both posted more content from your meet. It is good to be productive, however, you need to listen to your internal clock. I work early so always up at 5 am, on the wknd it is hard to sleep past his time, but I do lounge in bed til 7..lol
7:00 omg Sissle, you don't know how much i relate to this, even if i've done soo many that day if i don't do anything on my computer i don't feel like i've been productive and i call this my toxic trait lol. But thank you so much you gave me so much hope and motivation through this video. Thank you for your hard work and Have a great day! ❤✨
It’s definitely a toxic mindset to us! Something we gotta work on 💚💚💚
If you want to get up early, you *have to* go to bed early, too. It might feel 'stupid' to say you want to go to bed at 8/9 pm, but there's no way around it if you want to get up early. Additionally, I'd say that if you don't have to wake up at 5 am, there's no need to really. My inner rhythm is sort of seasonal 😅 in summer I wake up very early naturally, but in winter it's a struggle to get up as it is still dark outside. Adjust your sleeping with your work schedule and season if you can. 😊
now that its winter (for most of us) and dark going to bed early or atleast trying it starting now is so much easier! cannot imagine starting this in the summer, especially in europe where its dark like 10;30 pm during the summer.
Yess absolutely ! That’s why I think that if I do it for longer it’ll be easier to sleep at 10 since my inner rhythm will adjust. I’m excited to keep trying! 💚
I love your content, and love this video!!! Waiting for a new video every week, really brings me lots of comfort and joy!!! You always inspire, thank you Sissel🤍
Aww thank you for saying that! 💚
I wake up on my own around 4am and my alarm goes off at 5am. This has been going on for around ten years. I consider it sleeping in if I wake up at 6am. lol 😂 I have always been a morning person but as I get older it is even more so. I love getting up and having quiet time before the rest of the house gets up.
Hahahah I love how vastly different we humans can be! 💚
Have been getting up between 4 and 5 am during the week the last 6 years either to be at the office early or to workout before work. I really don't think I have gotten any more productive - possibly because I'm not disciplined enough to go to bed early enough to get in more than 7 hours of sleep. I also wake up without an alarm at 6 am during weekends which is kind of annoying😅
Wow, I don’t think you can describe yourself as “not disciplined enough”, this takes huge discipline to do for that long! Good for you 😍💚
I am a morning bird & love so much to wake up with the sun, birds, and the rest of the world. Consistency is key! Start with a time you are comfortable with and stick to it every day until it becomes a habit. Also, in regards to productivity, I think it’s super important to find your time of day in which you are most productive. This is different for everyone! For me, I am most productive in the morning so I save all my difficult tasks and do them first thing in the morning when I am most productive. Then I take care of the easier items throughout the rest of the day when I know I will be feeling less motivated/productive. Listening to my body in this way helps with feeling guilty too. I don’t feel bad for doing easy tasks or feeling lazy at the end of the day because I know I accomplished some hard tasks earlier on in my day. ❤
oh HI Sarah!
Wow this energy is so inspecting !! Love that 😍💚
Since I still live at home with parents who work in jobs where they have different shifts every couple of days, starting the day earlier than needed is not the very best idea😅
Buut I do see so many benefits from having a nice morning for oneself and will try that once I move out soon!
My best friend wakes up around 4 am each day (she starts work around 6:30 by choice, she doesn't need to, normal starting time is 8 am) but she gets out of work earlier and could have more time during the afternoon. In her case its mostly of no use, since she goes to bed very early (obviously).
We even had a convo a couple of weeks ago, where she was grocery shopping on Saturday around noon and wondered why all the parents with children go shopping then and how full the store was, because her family never took them grocery shopping at an early age and if they did, the whole family are early birds so they went right when the shops would open😅 And noo, the kids weren't the first to wake up in that family! I needed to tell her, that her family is an exception with being such early birds, especially on the weekends😭😭
Wowww that sooo interesting ! Honestly, my mom is the exact same ! Even with 8 hours of time difference between Korea and Denmark she only wakes up a little after me HAHA, she’s always up at 4 am 🤣💚
Two vlogs in a week has been such a treat! You did great with the 5:00 am challenge. I’m a big reader and love that you’ve gotten into reading. Are you on Goodreads?
You looked absolutely beautiful in your Hanbok! Can’t wait to see the photos!
A gift from me to you hehe 💚💚💚 I’m not on Goodreads yet! Definitely will make a profile once I have time 💚
It’s so helpful to see I am not the only one struggling with work motivation right now 😅. I have so much respect for doing this challenge. Waking up early is so hard for night owls, but it’s really inspiring seeing you manage it ❤.
You’ve got this love! 💚
Just a few minutes and I have to stop to thank you for the tip of Calming Acoustic playlist, its exactly what I was looking for. Now I keep watching. 😊
Omg it’s SO good !! Honestly it’s like a playlist with the same vibe as the background music I use for my videos haha 💚
I never comment...but as i was rewatching this I wanted to let you know one tip ive found (coming from a night owl) is my bodys sleep schedule naturally allows me to wakeup around 5:30 easily...much easier than 6am,7am,8am, ect...so sometimes figuring out your bodys natural sleep cycle can show you the time when you might have an easier time waking up! I've also found morning workout classes kind of forces me to get up on the particularly hard days!
i unintentionally got in the habit of waking up at 3am 😱🤯, all because of my cat. but yes, i love those extra hours at the beginning of the day, reading away and very slowly/cozily checking off those baseline habits that are good for my mental health 😊
3am girl that’s next level hahaha ! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it 💚
You are amazing Sissel. And this whole thing with getting new and better habits its so real. I didnt wake up today as planned and I feel my whole day is kinda wasted. And I dont know why do I keep thinking like that. It is not, but yet here we are. You look beautiful in hanbok! You really are the sweetest.
I've been seeing your videos for a little while and I'm enjoying them more & more 💖
Also, this actually motivates to wake up earlier... I'm usually an early bird on weekend because I have a lot to do, and a lazy girl on week days because I work near home. I will start a new job next week and this video is my sign to waking up earlier ✌🏻
You’ve got this!! Good luck on the new job, you’ll do amazing I’m sure 💚😍
@@sisselab Thank youuu 😍😍
i’m loving the upload time
I’m so glad !! Wanted to give my US viewers an opportunity to see the video early too 💚
@@sisselab thank you! also, i'm not sure if you've done this on TikTok or elsewhere, but an updated hair/makeup/beauty routine would be amazing x you're always glowing it's insane!
Your face reaction was so funny 😆 while the coffee beans were grinding lol. Anw, this 5am morning routine really motivated me! Thank you Sissel ❤
I have faith in you @sissel 😊 you'll get there (meaning: feeling content with your productive self) 💚
PS: Sarah!!! 🥰
Thank you love 💚
I've started waking up early after coming back from Korea (thanks to jetlag tbh😂) and it feels so good! I could read in the morning, fold the clean laundry,.. and do so many things I was lazy to do after a long day at the office ❤
I really relate to what you said about not accomplishing as much as you were hoping to 😭the earlier I wake up the more disappointed I am by the end of the day🥲
The timing !! As much as I love winter I think I am in a burn out stage that I feel so unmotivated and lazy all the time and I always feel like I am waisting my time without anything done! So I will follow your steps by writing down things I need to do and to try to get enough sleep while trying to get up a little earlier to get back to my hobbies and work that I neglected ... thank you for this video and I wish to meet you in person one day while I am here in korea ❤❤❤❤ lots of love
sissel i loooove your videos, and this one is another example for how calming and inspiring they are! thank you! 💛
Ever since the weather got colder I've been struggling to get out of bed! The covers feel warm and heavy 😂 maybe I'll try to wakeup 15 minutes earlier tomorrow and I will gradually build from there! There's definitely something so serene and relaxing in waking up early and having some alone time ✨️ great video Sissel! You looked beautiful during the photoshoot!
Absolutely !! Thank you love 💚
I really should get back into reading. I used to be a huge bookworm as a child but now, embarrassingly, I don't read at all. My mom's been on my back about this cause I have a kindle and she asked me why don't I spend my money on books 😝 I actually used to wake up at 5am when I lived in Hong Kong. I wanted to exercise during my working week but it was quite difficult to schedule it in after work when I had to do food shopping and cooking as well. This meant, that the only time I could fit it in was early morning. It worked out quite well as I was also making my own lunches to take to work. I could get the rice cooked and cooled while I do my morning run and get ready for work so I just have to pack my lunchbox before heading out. I didn't do this during the weekend (I was sleeping at 12-1am all the time so I did need to catch up on sleep) and I did a different form of exercise but I got used to it. My mom asks me why I don't do this habit anymore cause she thinks it is so good. I guess I'm just too comfortable at home in UK where I don't have to take care of so many things 😅
I’m glad you have your mom to question why you aren’t doing what previously brought you joy, it’s so healthy to have a person like this in your life. She sounds like a gem 💚 wish you best of luck on everything! And if you wanna get back into reading I recommend A Court Of Thorns And Roses heheheheeheh
You look absolutly amazing in this hanbok, the color is so beautiful and you ❤
Thank you for being so human with the little flaws 🥰
I adore seeing you live life and show beautiful culture! I aspire to travel one day and embrace culture just as you radiate happiness through your journey 💕✨
You're my fav since 2020 found you during covid and here since then ❤
When I saw the part of the Danke cafe, Iwas like, wow there is another german word :D. Danke is german and means thanks :) and the word froh(which was seen when u were holding the big leave means happy :)
Hi😅
If you don't mind me asking, what's the difference btw German and Dutch?
Yessss ! Actually I studied German for 5 years in school so I always love seeing German words 💚
@ethiopiazoldyk4667 all though with some similarities, these are two different languages. German is spoken in Germany and Dutch is spoken in The Netherlands 💚
@ethiopiazoldyk4667 so german is spoken in Germany 🇩🇪 (Deutschland) and Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I can understand the confusion ad wr in getmnay call our own language Deutsch cause our country is called Deutschland. But these are two different language spoken jn two different countries. They are kinda similar anf wr can understand eacht other very good . I often say Dutch is a mixture of German and English:)
@@sisselab thank you so much 🤗👍
sissel your videos always give me so much inspiration and make me feel at ease, thank you for this beautiful and comforting space. I'm thinking about waking up at 5 am for december and reading in the morning as well!
That sounds sooooo cozy! Wish you the best of luck 💚
Hmm this might be a challenging thought for some, but humans are also animals and many animals hibernate during the winter. Trees wither and lose their leaves right after turning beautiful bright crimson and yellow. They enter a period of "restful work" into themselves until the seasons change and they birth new leaves and the cycle begins again. This capitalistic rhythm of constant productivity and sense of accomplishment that is directly tied to the output of "work" from my perspective is damaging to our health and to the planets health. No one would even consider calling a bear hibernating during winter as an lazy act. Humans who are also a part of nature have different rhythms just like the seasons do. I hope that we can challenge these narratives of productivity, accomplishment and bring about newer more regenerative ideas. Resting, reading which is such an important skill to develop in helping us cultivate even bigger and wilder imaginations of what's possible, moving more slowly (even as it feels very challenging to do so when we are so programmed to move fast) is important work and accomplishment through my eyes. Winter asks us to be reflexive, to go inward and that's a gift to us, let us not resist that even if we feel that we are doing it wrong as our cultures have taught us.
Love the new upload time! Now you're added to my regular Sunday evening youtube watch
Aww love that 💚💚
Thank you for this video!
I've been feeling really disappointed with myself the past weeks. I'm working on the side but I have fallen behind in my studies, I haven't worked out last week, been feeling really sluggish and tired and cannot deal with the ongoing darkness and winter. I'm holding on for dear life not to slip into a winter depressive mood but it's not working so well... it was so good to hear that you are also working back up the trust in yourself. I think it's good that you took time to rest, since burnout is really debilitating and you deserve to rest. I feel like I need to strengthen the trust within myself, I've disappointed myself too many times the past weeks.
I think what would be really cool are tips to get through the winter. It would be so cozy to watch!
Aww I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling love, but I love that you want to rebuild that trust! Set small goals, don’t try to get back on track with everything at once. One thing at a time 💚 and try to find out how darkness can be enjoyable for you 💚 sending you the biggest hug
@@sisselab thank you so much for your heartfelt and lovely reply ♥
Sissel-"*self loathing guilt over small productivity*" Me-"ITS BEEN A DAYY" lolol. So glad ur now taking things in stride for clarity and excitement of gaining organization ideas each day. From various events i also found i can be a morning person because after like 10am im groggy (unless i got to bed past 2am....which is far too often dfhfjfj-). -- IM SO EXCITED FOR THE HANBOK SHOOT AAAAHHH!!! I feel like something deep inside me always gets hyped from any moments of traditional clothes (proof of past lives? loll). Wishing you the best the rest of this month & year~!
You look like a princess with this traditionnel korean clothes! So pretty!
When i see your vlogs i can just feel deeply happy as i tike deep breath i said to myself life is good you have to Be patient you're not a Loser ،so wish me a good luck cause i feeling down, and thanks ❤❤
I've been struggling with motivation and productivity recently and I think this may be helpful ☺
Thanks Sissel for the cute video 💕
I waited for this whole day here ,it's finally up !! Yee 💚💚
yayyy ! thanks for anticipating it 💚
I get up at 5am too 🤣👍. I do because I need some quiet time before my husband and my 8-year old get up 🤣. I just get ready and prepare his breakfast and school lunch and after that just relax and read. I love it ❤️!
I really liked this video Sissel. Felt real and authentic. I'm having insomnia and it'll certainly help me sleep now ❤
Aww you’re so sweet 💚 I hope you’ll sleep soundly tonight 💚
I wake up at 3 am and it is the best decision I have ever taken, and just a small tip try to do some kind of exercise after you wake up so you feel more energetic, and don't drink caffeine right away( love you so much, you're like a friend that I check now and then and I like that we are growing together I hope we reach the point were you start telling us about your child saying their first word and starting to walk, wish you all the best)
3 am ?! Wow girl that’s so impressive !! And yesss with the caffeine, I always drink it after 90 minutes of waking since that’s what Andrew Huberman says haha 💚
Love the new upload time now I can watch your videos before my Sunday nap ☺️
I thought this would be better for US viewers and European viewers so hopefully this’ll help 🥰💚
Sissel you look so pretty in your hanbok! ❤
I am up at 4:30 most days to be at the gym by 5:30. I work till 10pm at night so by the time I actually get home and to bed .... very late. On my days off I always look forward to early nights 😊
Ugh that sounds tough to not get enough sleep, I hope you can nourish your health in weekends well 💚💚💚
시슬보니까 열심히 살아야되겠습니다. 시간을 아껴야 될것같네요!!
The hanbok looks lovely on you Sissel!🥹❤️
It is good practice for later. Uri Jin Wu is bursting with energy every second of the day. I get up at five sometimes 04:30 everyday, it is the only way I can have time to myself. But I go to bed at 22:00.
Girl you make me wanna get on up and be productive!!!!
You got it!! 💚
Loved your sharing your wedding pictures. Beautiful gown. From, USA Florida ❤️
Hi Sissel
I never write on youtube videos but I really like your videos! Can you please make a video on why you chose Korea and more about who you were before the move to Korea?
Wow, I struggle sm with being consistent with my promises… For the longest time I’ve been trying to be an illustrator and while I have kept it consistent for half a year I always end up not doing it at the end of the year… 🙁 ps. I like this new upload time! Perfect Sunday morning!
Try setting smaller goals, perhaps even reaching out to a coach! I don’t think this is tied to not being productive, it sounds more like some blocks you might have 💚 wishing you the best
Firstly the photoshoot is so wholesome. Secondly, waking up at 5am is the devil. I can’t go any earlier than 6
If you would like to learn about habits you could read the book Atomic Habits it explains how to build and maintain them
Yesss I have listened to the key points of the book, love it 💚
so happy to see with Sarah!
She’s so sweet 💚
Loved the vlog as always , and love you ! ♡
Your hanbok is beautiful.
im soooo excited for your reading era and your wedding era ❤
Funny thing is we haven’t even remotely started talking wedding plans hahahaah 💚
@@sisselab aaahh got a bit ahead!!! i thought that’s what the hanbok photo shoot was for hahahah
Heey Sissel, thank you very much for the amazing vlog❤❤You are such an inspiration and lots of cudos for waking up so early and getting straight to work 💗I am from the Netherlands and fully feel your struggle with the winter season slumber, it's really difficult to overcome it indeed. By the way, you look stunning in a 한복 😍 in the previous video you've asked for book recommendations, if you've not checked Haruki Murakami yet, definitely give it a go ❤
Thank you for this comment love, and thank you for the book recommendation too ! I’ll check it out 💚
love the vlog
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Those heating packs are a great idea, the PTSD😂😂😂😂
I LOVE ITT❤❤ IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER BTW❤
Welcome to the group of cozy girls 💚
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Hiiii as always I loved your video, btw where is your grey sweater from ???
It’s from LaRoom! A Korea brand. It’s soooooo warm 💚
You both were looking so pretty in hanbok ꒰･◡･๑꒱ ♡
I feel a bit sad when I see you be hard on yourself. Not every day can be extremely productive, we just need to let go of all or nothing mentality and be a little bit kinder to ourselves.
P.S. Jake's nipple story was hilarious 🤣
Thank you for saying that love 💚
Hey Sissel do you think your work ethic has changed since you live in Korea? I feel like you do so much but you still think it’s not enough
Well, my work in general changed when I moved to Korea. I went full time on social media, where before I moved to Korea I worked a full time job while also doing CZcams. So my scope of work changed and it was hard to suddenly change into having to make sure I was working and make sure I continued to grow. My performance on social media is directly tied to the amount of work and effort I put in so the pressure is higher here. I enjoy it though! 💚
I worked at starbucks for years 🙈Just sleep longer ! trust me ! lol
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really motivates me to get up one hour earlier (5am as well), to have a chill morning and lots of time to get ready for school. 💙💚🤍
You’ve got this 💚
Hi Sissel, love your videos ✨ one question what’s your alarm clock sound? Ist from the Philips smart sleep or on your phone ? 🫶🏼
omg! brb I'm gonna make myself some tea
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I start every work day at 0415 am. I don’t love it….and in Winter I go to work in the dark and usually it’s already getting dark when I’m headed home.
Whew girl that’s EARLY! Hat off for you 💚 but yes, when I was living in Denmark as well going to school/work it was dark and when coming home it was dark too. All I can say, remember your vitamin d haha 💚
❤ pretty video sissel blessings
I love that you have started reading fantasy novels!!!!! It would be so fun if you could do a podcast bookclub with Sarah from 2hearts1Seoul on her, or on a new bookchannel, which the two of you could host. Now that the two of you have met that might be a fun idea, no? Honestly these current fantasy books and ACOTAR included are not really that spicy at all. I started reading spicy fantasy about 11 years ago when Felicia day hosted her ‘Vaginal Fantasy‘ hangout bookclub on CZcams. And the 80-120 books discussed during the run of that bookclub were from around that time (or literary history) and mostly a LOT more exciting! I really recommend the Hundred Thousand Kingdom trilogy by N.K.Jemisin. But I also recommend getting early editions with the original covers, cause the current covers give a very misleading Islam vibe, which absolutely has nothing to do with the contents of the story.
That clock helps :) Where is it from? It´s so soothing!
It’s from Philips 💚
Hi! loved the video and it made me wake up at 5:00 am this week! 😘 just couple questions. Where did you get your alarm clock/light 0:29 (I want to buy it for xmas for my family but I can't find the same one) and where is your sweater from 12:00? sending love!!!!! have a nice day
The alarm clock is from Philips and sweater is from LaRoom💚
와우 유명화가가 그린 자태입니다!!!
Could you do a fashion inspo/outfits ideas kind of video coz your style darling... 🤌💫💚
I kinda wanna do this more on Instagram and tiktok ! 💚
@@sisselab That would be so Nice !
I’m curious will you do something with your traditional costume?
I wake up at 5 am everyday!