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  • čas přidán 23. 11. 2023
  • I'm having a quarter-life crisis....or maybe more of a third-life crisis now that I'm in my late 20's. I've been thinking this through incessantly this past year and figured I'd compile some of my thoughts and how I've decided to slowly work through this to share with anyone else who might be feeling the same.
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Komentáře • 215

  • @lisettemarissa7061
    @lisettemarissa7061 Před 6 měsíci +344

    I’m not a big comment person but I feel I had to- I see a lot of myself in you (I’m now 39) from San Diego, moved to nyc late 20s and lived there for 5-6 years, I want to let you know what you’re going through is VERY normal, but for someone who’s gone through it I’m here to tell you this doesn’t fully go away- it means you’re evolving. Practicing gratitude daily and embracing the time alone - you’ll go back one day and be so thankful for it. Be easy on yourself, it’s ok to just enjoy being in the “moment”. If I can give any young woman advice on floating, do NOT put pressure on yourself, I met my husband in ny and didn’t get married until 37 and I have zero regrets not putting the society pressures or following my friends or ofhers timeline. Please please enjoy it now because it all went by like a snap of a finger. I think it’s AMAZING you moved to Paris - I wanted to move to London for awhile but I’m in DC and that’s ok haha. Please be kind to yourself and take in every experience. If I have one regret- it’s not realizing the time I had just sitting with myself in nyc. ❤❤ you got this x

    • @abbytheredwolf174
      @abbytheredwolf174 Před 4 měsíci

      I’m 19 and feel extremely behind because I haven’t hit those “adult milestones” yet. I really really needed to hear this thank you.♥️

  • @maynardewm
    @maynardewm Před 6 měsíci +24

    I feel like so many millennial and now Gen-Z had quarter life crisis because there's so little stability. Everything is so expensive and feels so uncertain, dating is a nightmare, we literally cannot plan for our futures, we are just trying to get to tomorrow. And that's really unhealthy for us.

    • @xTenshiAi
      @xTenshiAi Před měsícem +1

      Yeah and then our boomer parents add all this pressure not knowing that their lifestyles growing up was completely different to ours

  • @monetkumazawa183
    @monetkumazawa183 Před 6 měsíci +125

    This video could not come at a more perfect timing. I’m 25 right now and have felt a lot of this “crisis” in the past year. Thank you, Elena.

  • @ThrivingGracefully
    @ThrivingGracefully Před 6 měsíci +101

    Hi Elena, it was so nice to meet you in Paris. I just forwarded this video to my daughter, who is your age. This content is relevant to people of any age, really. Life can take on a "been there, done that" quality if you are the kind of person who likes challenge and novelty. And for slightly anxious, driver/striver types, it's also difficult to just live your life without a clear goal in mind. At 62, having been happily married for 32 years, having raised two great kids who are now adults, and being successful in business, I STILL struggle at times with the same feelings you describe. And anyone my age except the most jaded and hardened who are not in touch with their feelings, has these moments. These feelings propel one forward. Being ever so slightly (or maybe a lot) dissatisfied is a huge motivator for change and achievement. Balancing that with enjoying the moment is the art of a life well lived. You are doing a great job of that, even though it's difficult at times. Thank you for boldly sharing your journey with others. Say "Hi" to Paris for me!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  Před 6 měsíci +6

      Hey Kathy! It's so great to hear from you again and I truly appreciate all your wise words. This is such a helpful and encouraging reminder to continue leaning into these feelings in each chapter of life :)

  • @sincerelyadwoa
    @sincerelyadwoa Před 6 měsíci +48

    The fact that i would love to trade places with where you are in life. You feel stagnant? You’ve done amazing things in the past few years. You are living someone’s dream life.

    • @monicamuthaiya
      @monicamuthaiya Před 6 měsíci +6

      Comparison is the thief of joy! It can be tough to fully appreciate our lives and how far we have come. This especially rings true when we are constantly flooded with information on how others are living their lives via social media.

    • @AlissaandJager
      @AlissaandJager Před 6 měsíci +5

      right like I wish I had a job that allowed me to travel the world and afford to decide to try new things and places on a whim! happy for her but wish I had that for myself, too LOL

    • @BooksWithCarah
      @BooksWithCarah Před 6 měsíci +2

      This is not a helpful comment lol

    • @jrr4475
      @jrr4475 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@AlissaandJager The girl is so privileged it's ridiculous. But maybe that's the curse of privilege: everything is open to to you, so it's analysis paralysis.

    • @jan6335
      @jan6335 Před 2 měsíci

      fr 💀

  • @user-qx4iz9gd8c
    @user-qx4iz9gd8c Před 6 měsíci +12

    So relatable!! It is sometimes a bit nice to see so many people are going through the same challenges, no matter which country we are from 🤗🤗

  • @lovelifesing123
    @lovelifesing123 Před 6 měsíci +6

    this is soooo good elena. amazing job i love your storytelling

  • @Hwaniiee
    @Hwaniiee Před 6 měsíci +4

    Love this for you elena. Best of luck to you 🎉

  • @carissa.estelle
    @carissa.estelle Před 6 měsíci +20

    It’s nice to hear you’re going through the same thing, especially bc a lot of times I compare myself to influencers who get to do whatever they want/make good money/etc. in their mid 20’s and I’m here at 26 with no idea what I’m doing! But I think I’ve also come to realize there’s beauty in the unknown, I would hate my life to be predictable with the good husband, house and kids, it’s exciting to think about all the possibilities our lives can take!! -coming from someone just coming off her quarter life crisis 😂💗

  • @rachelwasser
    @rachelwasser Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is exciting! Good for you! And I feel you on the no-idea-what's-next-or-how-to-get-there thing.. happens to us all! It's so normal! Sending you lots of good vibes on this next chapter 🙏🏼

  • @TristanSharman
    @TristanSharman Před 6 měsíci +4

    Beautiful video that I really needed right about now - hope the Paris chapter treats you well!!

  • @CynicalDuchess
    @CynicalDuchess Před 6 měsíci +6

    I'm in the same boat you're in. You're not alone in feeling these feelings :). I love your authenticity in this, it's super precious to have on CZcams when I feel like inauthenticity has taken over for a while. Something thats helped me move forward is realizing that much of what was holding me back was self denial, not listening to my gut, and trusting other people's words over mine. the second I began to lose the self doubt and trust in myself, I began to move forward again.

  • @daniweisfeld5643
    @daniweisfeld5643 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This really hit home and I can relate so much! Thank you for this!

  • @FlightlessSkylark
    @FlightlessSkylark Před 6 měsíci +8

    I love the message but MY WORD the editing is bananas! You’re so skilled
    This def made me feel better today and is good for perspective

  • @JulsGrotova
    @JulsGrotova Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this video! Feeling a lot of uncertainty and stagnation in my late 20-s I remembered that unknown can also be exciting and inspiring❤

  • @thelazycareergirl
    @thelazycareergirl Před 6 měsíci +1

    Such a beautiful vlog. Thank you for sharing. I’ve been there and I think you’re doing the right thing! Following your heart and listening to the little whispers in life is such a special skillset to have, and you have it for a reason! ❤

  • @winslow_j
    @winslow_j Před 6 měsíci +5

    This video is beautifully done, and I couldn’t agree more with everything you said. My quarter life crisis brought me moving to nyc alone…for a new chapter, to take a chance on myself in the unknown and just see what happens. I’m 6 months in and it’s been a journey for sure, but it was the best thing I could’ve done for myself coming from a small town 🤍 congrats to you for digging deep and making this change, very excited to see where France leads for you 🙏🏻 the magic is in the unknown!

  • @MarianneKornelius15
    @MarianneKornelius15 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You’ve been a huge inspiration to me through your videos, editing, & storytelling. I’m really glad you decided to move with this chapter. We’re here for it, Elena❤

  • @franleo2903
    @franleo2903 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Loved the storytelling and editing on this one! Can definitely relate as I went through something similar about a year ago! Just keep going, keep doing, taking action counteracts the stagnant "stuck" feelings. You got this, Elena!

  • @hellojoyandpeace
    @hellojoyandpeace Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have watched this video a couple times because it’s so beautifully edited and filmed. I enjoy ALL of your videos but this one felt indy and yet intimate.
    Also, I wanted to say congratulations on your Paris adventure!! I am 45 and have had different “life resets” over the various chapters of my life, and I’m here to say everyone is unique and special.
    I’ve had the opportunity the past few years to work and travel abroad and have lived in Paris, Costa Rica, Mexico in other places, and every time I step into the unknown with an open heart the most amazing growth and transformation takes place.
    No it’s not always easy, but yes, it’s always worth it. I am cheering and rooting for you Elena!!

  • @marquisstarks9471
    @marquisstarks9471 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video with a thoughtful and touching message Elena. We are thankful for you being you and your always amazing content. Those that give will be rewarded richly.

  • @jamestupling7374
    @jamestupling7374 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This was so thoughtful. It's inspiring me to make my own version for my story. 24 and in NYC 2 years now and thinking about the crisis alot. Writing on a type writer has definitely helped process some of it. Good luck in Paris!!

  • @eerinoneil
    @eerinoneil Před 6 měsíci

    I seriously relate to this SO much! I’m in my early thirties and have definitely been feeling a sense of quarter life crisis the last couple of years. Thank you for sharing your experience and making all of us feel less alone in it!! Excited to see more about your journey in Paris 🤗

  • @IsaBella12519
    @IsaBella12519 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Beautiful video Elena!!! I'm 28 and absolutely love this for you and resonate so hard with this

  • @ElenaAnna.
    @ElenaAnna. Před 6 měsíci +3

    From one Elena to another, congrats on working to bravely create the life you want! ✨ I had my 1/3rd life crisis in 2019. The launch of my first novel was on the eve of my 30th birthday - I'd had meaningful work & had travelled a fair bit in the years prior, but couldn't help but wish that the novel was a baby. A break-up and re-evaluation of life during the pandemic inspired a cross-country move and quest to have a family. It was so worth it, I met my partner and his daughters in 2020 and I love our little family. Looking forward to watching your life unfold in Paris as you go after what you want and expand your creative pursuits 🌿🇫🇷

  • @TheJJmags
    @TheJJmags Před 6 měsíci +15

    Elena this will be wonderful for you!
    I am 35 years old and last year I lost the love of my life, my husband.
    Life is full of surprises some tragic and some positive.
    The point I’m trying to make is that life is too short, live your best life ❤

    • @roosmarijn2634
      @roosmarijn2634 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Wishing all the support and strength in your loss. You are not alone❤

  • @kcolthurst
    @kcolthurst Před 5 měsíci

    This video is so perfectly timed, I think so many of us feel this quarter life crisis. And I think hearing it from someone we aspire to be - like you - because for me, you're living the dream (and I know it's mostly the good bits), but to be reminded that we all feel this way in our twenties/thirties, makes it seem a little less scary. So thank you 💓

  • @chiaracacialli
    @chiaracacialli Před 6 měsíci +1

    What you spoke about reasons with me, even if I'm 22, and, although it does not give you a or - the - solution, knowing other people feel the same way, are going going through similar phases, is really comforting.
    Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @lila-franco
    @lila-franco Před 6 měsíci

    Absolutely loved the way you put this together! Back when I was in high school, I started watching your videos in San Diego dreaming of undergrad in a beach town. Now in my early twenties, I am doing just that! I have loved following the chapters of your life, and it has continuously made me more excited for what's to come in my own life. Thank you for documenting all parts of your life in these early stages of adulthood -- I'm sure it has helped many others going through similar things right behind you just like myself :) so excited to see what this new chapter brings you Elena!

  • @dayrodriguez9619
    @dayrodriguez9619 Před 6 měsíci

    you are so friggin talented! ahhhh! this vid hits all the feels in all the right ways. thank you for creating this masterpiece.

  • @ajsomebody1342
    @ajsomebody1342 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You and Nathaniel really seem to thrive in experiencing new things. You both are so thoughtful and have such a similar drive to learn and understand the world & people. That’s why I love both your channels so much.

  • @myronprograis5764
    @myronprograis5764 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I watched you all summer long planning my life and what I wanted and now I moved to a city and have an amazing friend group / job. I feel so happy and at peace.

  • @Youwishyouknewwhohuh_
    @Youwishyouknewwhohuh_ Před 4 měsíci

    you are my role model Elena, thankyou for sharing your life with us. A big thankyou for this video, it found me in my first mid 20's crisis

  • @savannavidal7740
    @savannavidal7740 Před 6 měsíci

    This resonates so deeply for me. You’re always so well articulated and I have immense respect for your motivation to make yourself uncomfortable for the sake of growth…. It feels like people (both our age and different ages) all too often shy away from the discomfort. Keep shining Elena, I hope your insights from your time in Paris are invaluable and your experiences are memorable ✨

  • @naydelinemejia879
    @naydelinemejia879 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Ah, Elena! I hope to meet you there. It's also been a dream of mine to move to Paris, and it's finally going to become a reality in January. I'm super nervous about the jump, but I know I'll grow so so much in a new environment after living in NYC for most of my life. Wishing you the best on this new journey!

  • @leslierp08
    @leslierp08 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I never comment on here, but this really resonated with me. Beautiful video and love this style of storytelling.

  • @JoyRusco
    @JoyRusco Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video, this has been me for the last few years as well, it really helps to see that I'm not by myself in this feeling. Always love your videos xx

  • @ozatanvi
    @ozatanvi Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hey Elena! 🌟 I stumbled upon your channel during the chaotic COVID times, and ever since, you've become my go-to for realness and genuine vibes. 🙌 Your authenticity on screen is like a breath of fresh air, and I genuinely believe that if we ever cross paths, you'd be the same awesome person I see in your videos.
    Your content has been my escape during the pandemic, and I can't express how grateful I am that CZcams is your gig. 🌈 This quarter-life crisis video hit me hard; it's like you're reading my mind! I've been in this funk for about a year and a half, questioning everything daily. Your words made me feel less alone, like we're all in this together.
    Thanks for the fresh perspective and the motivation to rediscover my values and purpose. 🚀 Your video is not just relatable but also beautifully edited, capturing both you and nature in a magical way. Sending you loads of love from India, and a massive virtual hug! 🤗💕 Keep shining, Elena! ✨

  • @neonamericanapperal
    @neonamericanapperal Před 6 měsíci

    I have been following you since your channel started and we’re the same age so we go through similar seasons of life together. Thank you for sharing this❤ it feels a bit less lonely knowing other people are going through this too. Love your channel and you’ve been such an inspiration for me. Continue adventuring on❤

  • @riahardcastle7590
    @riahardcastle7590 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I felt the same way up until this year... I struggled a LOT with anxiety and depression for most of my life. Not to mention I hadn't found a partner or a community that truly felt like home. I never in a million years would have thought I'd ever say this but what helped me find the deepest peace I have ever known, more energy and overflowing excitement about waking up in the morning... has been faith. Again, NEVErrr did I think I'd become a Bible-thumping Christian, someone who looks forward to praying every day but truly, the sense of certainty, purpose, and the complete obliteration of my depression and anxiety is what has made me lean into this. Also, one out of every 1800 couples who pray together get divorced AND the longest and happiest marriages in pier review studies are often couples who met through shared faith. It took me a long time to come around, but when I saw the people in my life who had the most peace and purpose, they also had the most faith. A default to thanking God instead of overthinking/believing that you as a person need to have all the answers, you don't :) Maybe look in your life for the people who seem the happiest in who they are and how they live and get curious with them about what you can learn from them. I hope this helps

    • @sterlingmarshel6299
      @sterlingmarshel6299 Před 6 měsíci

      you don't need Christian faith to be happy. You can have many nontraditional beliefs and belief in yourself is one. Everyone has some anxiety even with prayer. It's the "answer" for some. But it can't be quantified. The 1/1500 couples staying together is a flawed study by Baylor University. The stat is thrown out as "fact" to support religious beliefs. Among the limitations of this study is that it is not possible to establish whether high-quality relationships promote religiousness, or vice versa, or to rule out the possibility that although
      the large minority oversamples are a major strength of this survey, the data are also characterized by rather low response rates.

  • @Em-so5jd
    @Em-so5jd Před 6 měsíci

    I’m been following you since you lived in California, and after years of following you and seeing this video - it is true heart balm. I absolutely loved the editing and the message of this video, felt raw and i felt connected to our humanity. Thank you for creating this video. May France bring you new insights, internal harmony, and endless re-connection to self ✨

  • @wishlock5695
    @wishlock5695 Před 6 měsíci

    This was a big video to plan,write, film ,edit,produce ...Well done Elena !

  • @JimenaBlack
    @JimenaBlack Před 6 měsíci

    I can't belive i've been watching your channel for more than 6 years now, OMG, hope you have a lovely new chapter ❤

  • @thatsilvergirl94
    @thatsilvergirl94 Před 6 měsíci

    Clicking Like from the first 10 seconds in the vid. So incredibly incredibly incredibly relatable, from the age to the life point to waking up in the morning and already needing to take a deep breath. Glad to hear there is a community for this too; it helps.

  • @megandrown
    @megandrown Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love it! And the video editing style was beautiful and nostalgic 💖

  • @diariesofanomad
    @diariesofanomad Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for your honesty here Elena. I have felt this as an underlying theme in your recent videos, and it does take courage to name it for what it is - and not shame it. You appear to be embracing it - the messiness is also okay, feeling the feelings as they come and know this is a calling to go deeper into yourself, not a thing to fix/change/run from. Your conscientiousness, self reflection and courage have signalled to the universe that you're ready to move beyond, and I hope you can see that as a true priveledge of how you have grown and how far you have come to be here. What you crave is not unrealistic - its true and pure. And I send you so much love as you move toward it wholeheartedly. Enjoy the ride ❤ with love from afar, Samia

  • @athenaashleybates4363
    @athenaashleybates4363 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey girl! Huge congratulations on the move. That is so awesome, we can’t wait to see your journey there! PS. Love the style of editing/filming. Keep it up❤

  • @aidareitenhauland
    @aidareitenhauland Před 6 měsíci

    Loooove this video! So creative and so so helpful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @user-pp7gd5ds2l
    @user-pp7gd5ds2l Před 6 měsíci

    What a smart, beautiful, and creative being! Elena, I’ve been following you for a while, and you have been nothing but an inspiration.
    I think it’s quite normal to feel anxious when you don’t know what the outcome is like, but i would say that you should just trust the process! I am certain you’re going places:)
    Lots of love

  • @abhis.377
    @abhis.377 Před 6 měsíci

    Oh how much i adore you Elena,i also look up to you a lot❤️ you'll be fine in whatever you do, wherever you go

  • @madelineharvey2275
    @madelineharvey2275 Před 6 měsíci +1

    such a wonderful and vulnerable video, you represented so much of what I’ve been feeling and it is helpful to hear that even someone in the creative space who seems to be doing & creating so much still feels this way! I loved hearing about your action items at the end that align with your values and are helping you get in touch with your truest self again 😌

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  Před 6 měsíci

      Ah yes we are truly in this together! I’m so glad you enjoyed it :,)

  • @corinnematthews8829
    @corinnematthews8829 Před 6 měsíci

    I absolutely loved this video! Thank you for sharing that with us!:)

  • @Oliviaa1994
    @Oliviaa1994 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow this speaks to me on a deeper level... Currently 29 years old, going on 30 and man I'm really having a hard time 😅 Just changed career and I feel like I didn't choose it for the right reason. I think I would like to go back to school but at the same time I want children, etc, etc. I feel like I'm missing out on my life because I always wanted to study abroad or live abroad and I did none of these things yet.... Anyways thank you for your content. It feels good to know i'm not the only one who's at the crossroads of her life.

  • @aakankshasingh8893
    @aakankshasingh8893 Před 6 měsíci

    Stumbled across this video at the right time, it was so reassuring. Loved every minute of it 🥰

  • @XavierMedellin
    @XavierMedellin Před 6 měsíci +3

    You'll figure it out Elena. In my twenties I didn't have a plan for anything and lived in the moment. My late twenties is when I figured out what I liked to do and went after it pedal to the metal. 🤟🏼 You'll feel this way if your purpose doesn't align with your heart and soul. if you believe in that sort of thing. 😁 But yes find those things you want to do and don't worry about who you will do it with. They'll find you!😉👊🏼 I'm 42 and I feel I just started living. Keep this 🫶🏼 full and share it. ✌🏼

  • @veronikab5233
    @veronikab5233 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Elena, totally resonating! Thank you for putting in the effort to make your story into such a wonderful creatively made story & video to share with us. I think all of us girls who moved across the world by themselves should do a meet up and share moments of success, challenges and learnings and just embrace each other 🙌 I’m 28, just moved from Vienna to Sydney on a longterm working visa by myself and share all the anxiety, novelty and change you’ve been describing. I celebrate us!! 🎉 You only have one life to be bold (and somewhat naive/ crazy :D)

  • @Dotfig
    @Dotfig Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful and insightful video. I certainly feel I can relate to the feelings you express about a quarter life crisis. I love how you highlight the points of seeking novelty and challenging yourself. I resonate with this too ❤ Throughout our lives, I think a lot of us are eager to experience all facets of life and make the most of our short time here on earth.

  • @oliwiabodek9619
    @oliwiabodek9619 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Im not a big comment person either but your videos always make me feel like i want to say something about it. Firstly it was beautiful. Secondly, i can so much relate, im 27 from a different country and living different life but also always striving for change and believing beinh out of your comfort zone will always push you to be a better version of yourself. Ive gone far in terms of my teenage dreams as you have and now i feel the life literally is easy, because you feel that you can do anything and you dont doubt yourself, to the extend that it might be boring and less exciting. I agree that life is a journey and there are better and worse moments but you always learn and you should appreciate eac h of them. Finally, there is so much out there that you never gonna get that all so its important to find somewhere where you can settle also for your inner piece. Its not that time for me yet but maybe Paris will be your place for good.

  • @scrapgirl34
    @scrapgirl34 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I lost my job after 30.5 years 2 months ago at 50. Your story right here is even relatable to me. Having to start over at 50 isn’t sitting right with me….. questioning can I do this.
    Well…. On Tuesday I’ll be registering for graphic design. I haven’t been in school since I graduated high school 1991.
    Can’t wait to follow your adventures.
    I guess you can call my life in that pivot mode.

  • @aav2019
    @aav2019 Před 4 měsíci

    Love love love this video! Love the honesty, new ways you filmed and edited, and the content!

  • @CarLa-xq9zv
    @CarLa-xq9zv Před 27 dny

    love this video ❤ that quarter life crisis is realll

  • @SamFournier
    @SamFournier Před 6 měsíci

    Wow, this was beautifully edited, a masterpiece. Currently going through similar feelings… moved abroad 3 years ago and boy can it be lonely! I’ve been struggling with my channel and have those thoughts 💭… is this even going anywhere… where am I going? It’s a struggle but pushing through these thoughts of uncertainty is beautiful and makes us all stronger. Thanks for the inspiration and welcome back to France!

  • @lauramarazzi1012
    @lauramarazzi1012 Před 6 měsíci

    I so relate to this. Just moved to a new city and I'm excited to see how things evolve!

  • @mihaelaclaudiap..2
    @mihaelaclaudiap..2 Před 6 měsíci +3

    “It’s not by accident that people talk of a state of confusion as not being able to see the wood for the trees, or of being out of the woods when some crisis is surmopunted. It is a place of loss, confusion, terror and anger, a place where you can, like Dante, find yourself going down into Hell. But if it’s any comfort, the dark wood isn’t just that. It’s also a place of opportunity and adventure. It is the place in which fortunes can be reversed, hearts mended, hopes reborn.”
    ― Amanda Craig

  • @zulem779
    @zulem779 Před 4 měsíci

    That’s awesome! I regret I didn’t travel more when I was younger! Good for you! Enjoy life

  • @kendalllehman7747
    @kendalllehman7747 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I turned 25 earlier this year and have been experiencing this quarter life crisis for awhile now. I’ve spent so much time reflecting on my life this year, and thinking about what I want to do or what will bring me more joy. I hope Paris sparks inspiration for you, and I’ll be excited to see what the future holds :)

  • @andy-moss
    @andy-moss Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Elena! Thank you for sharing your story!
    It's very inspiring to see you take steps towards new goals in life. This vid was a nice reminder to reflect on progress that's been made as well as re-evaluate future goals.
    I realized I've made lots of progress in my career and friendships, but would like to focus more on creative endeavors and my relationship with myself!
    Wish you the best in Paris! Sounds like an adventure :-)

  • @megsgapyears
    @megsgapyears Před 6 měsíci

    Always on point Elena! Thank you

  • @suzonmztd
    @suzonmztd Před 6 měsíci +4

    As a French person, I find it so funny that you feel like being in Paris forces you to slow down. I feel like the exact opposite when I go there, I can just feel the stress everywhere around me but I hope you'll like it a lot!

  • @AbelGermay-ik5en
    @AbelGermay-ik5en Před 6 měsíci +2

    Huge fan of your videos Elenna.

  • @lisajoos443
    @lisajoos443 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Elena I am SO impressed with you. I’m a 60 year old, Marketing chick, who also hit that wall (at 55 I would say) and ALL the techniques you are recommending are excellent. Yes, you moved to Paris but you also did a lot of stopping to understand what was going on with you. Asking yourself what’s working today, what’s not. You are incredibly talented. Feel like you are the new Barbara Walters of this generation. Your content (and I speak professional experience) is EXCELLENT. Keep on peeling away that onion. Keep creating the rich content you do. And you will find your path. Perhaps you are already on it (-:

  • @yhudiejamesvlog1935
    @yhudiejamesvlog1935 Před 3 měsíci

    I love this video so much. We really should enjoy the present ❤

  • @annie.solivagant
    @annie.solivagant Před 6 měsíci

    you have perfectly captured how i’m feeling. I turned 27 this year and I couldn’t ignore any longer the feeling of something being completely amiss in my life. I realized I missed being creative, writing and making films. I missed the feeling of joy in what I did. So I moved back to my hometown in Mallorca and started a youtube channel because I’ve always processed things better through art. I take comfort in knowing that I am not alone in this journey. Sending you love from Mallorca.

  • @oliviacomorasu7857
    @oliviacomorasu7857 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much for putting into words this „change of seasons”! In the last year, I've definitely felt... lost: I feel like I'm way back in life, compared to my friends who are getting married or moving in with a partner. I changed cities a year and 3 months ago and this feeling of being lost has blossomed more and more on me. I left my circle of friends and now, being an employed adult, I find it so much harder to make friends: all my friends are from school or university. I have the job that I dreamt of when I was in high school, but I'm no longer happy: I feel like I can do more, but I'm so afraid. I sometimes think of bright things that I can do with my life, but imidiately 3-4 thoughts of how comfortable `now` is, are making me stay. I feel that at my age I should be BOLD and to crazy, brave, impactful things, but I'm stuck. I admire your will of creating opportunities for yourself and taking risks! I really hope the world opens great doors for you!

  • @BooksWithCarah
    @BooksWithCarah Před 6 měsíci +1

    As a 24 year old, I related to this video so much. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @reneleanor9231
    @reneleanor9231 Před měsícem +1

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels this way - I'm graduating university this year and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do now (so I'm not in the exact same situation but anywho) and I am so incredibly anxious about the future and also how to make my parents proud because their opinions have always been very important to me and sometimes a bit of a pressure. I think I need to calm down and just take it one step at a time because I'm not living in the moment currently. I only have about one more month with my closest friends ever and I'm wasting these precious moments worrying about the future. Sorry for the rant lol but this is a whole lot of pent up worries I've not been talking about hehe

  • @juliecaron7569
    @juliecaron7569 Před 6 měsíci

    How wonderful that you are challenging yourself with new ways of life in France! Good luck, culture shock is a real thing, but one that enriches your soul!

  • @Yanjaa
    @Yanjaa Před 6 měsíci

    Aww 💕 we met briefly at a coworking space in NY pre panini and after moving back here during my own QLC I was wondering what you were up to and found this 😂 I love your videos, they are so inspiring. Taking notes for this next chapter of my own where I’m trying to follow my own creative intuition and freedom instead of what I feel is expected of me. Good luck, much love 👏

  • @CEstLaVie1005
    @CEstLaVie1005 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Bienvenue en France Elena ! Lors de ces moments de doute, il faut continuer d’avancer et de vivre des aventures. Tu as su écouter ton cœur et suivre ton instinct, c’est le plus important. ☺️

  • @bokrider3063
    @bokrider3063 Před 6 měsíci

    Love it Elena! Very personal. Very beautiful.

  • @alfredalcala8916
    @alfredalcala8916 Před 5 měsíci

    i love watching your vlogs. Hope you find your calling soon.:)

  • @user-zz2gf3vr6c
    @user-zz2gf3vr6c Před 6 měsíci

    Hello Elena.. what a fabulous video! I personally think you are amazing, I love the way you speak about your life and share your experiences, thoughts and your journey. If I was 20 years younger and able to live & work in another country (especially France) I would do it in a heartbeat. You should write books as you have a wonderful story to tell x

  • @zeedre
    @zeedre Před 16 dny

    I’m literally going through the same thing right now, I could cry. I’ve wanted to move to Paris for so long to better my French. Instead I bought a house, got a good job, car, did it all and now I don’t really understand why I did it. You’ve inspired me ❤️.

  • @PaigeKosik
    @PaigeKosik Před 6 měsíci

    this video style reminds me so much of Nathaniel Drew!!! Loved it... and such a relatable topic for so many of us

  • @staffordmaria66
    @staffordmaria66 Před 6 měsíci

    Damn I really needed to hear this thank you 🙏🏾🤎

  • @alexandratracey8252
    @alexandratracey8252 Před 6 měsíci +13

    Every age has a crisis of some sort. Every season is about searching. If you're a thoughtful human, this sense of feeling lost will be a constant. I mean this in a good way. After all, there is so much out in this beautiful world. If you're comfortable, you must miss some of it.
    Also, I think it's "crap" that you couldn't stay on YT indefinitely. I think about this a lot. The most interesting creatives (think Taylor Swift) stay interesting because they explore each phase of their life. I think I speak for a lot of your audience; I am invested to see what happens next. What is 10 years from now like? Is there a beautiful French boy that will drive you mad? As long as you are evolving, your content is going to mean something to us. :)

  • @positron321
    @positron321 Před 6 měsíci

    A change of environment, abstraction from everyday routine provides ways out of problems. Here comes the realization of where you are and what you are. I liked your new video format. It was interesting to hear about your story. You are a pretty and smart girl. Good luck to you!

  • @vanessamontes-sx6lc
    @vanessamontes-sx6lc Před 6 měsíci

    Elena, thank you for your vulnerability. I watch your videos with all of your travels thinking “I wish I could be her,” and yet you were so open that you have struggles just like any other twenty something. I think you should start some kind of business that supports and connects young women through travel :)

  • @wolvesandwaterfalls
    @wolvesandwaterfalls Před 6 měsíci

    One of my favorite videos of yours! I also recently decided I'd like to try moving to France. I've just begun the visa process but fingers crossed!

  • @marcoakastallion8621
    @marcoakastallion8621 Před 6 měsíci

    This is so timely, I moved from North Carolina to Cali (San Diego) 10 years ago. It was the best decision. I know you will enjoy your self. 😊

  • @kentpasincky6690
    @kentpasincky6690 Před 6 měsíci

    Just wanted to say thank you. I saw your swiss backpacking video in May, after which I decided to do a month backpacking myself. If it weren't for your video, I would have never stayed in Interlaken (at Balmers), and I would have missed out on making my best travel memory ever.
    You helped me find a sense of direction, and I hope someone in Paris will help find yours.
    Take care,
    -KP

  • @JorgePizarroFilms
    @JorgePizarroFilms Před 6 měsíci +3

    I’m 33. Currently in the same state. Even after the stable job and payed off mortgage it still seems like something is missing. Sometimes it’s not about the financials.

  • @Lauren_aida
    @Lauren_aida Před 6 měsíci

    Congratulations on the move!

  • @TheRadr4lf
    @TheRadr4lf Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for making this. 💛

  • @skybluedan1
    @skybluedan1 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I loved this, and resonated with it far more than I thought I would. But take solace from a great quote from Oscar Wilde, as much as you can, in that those who know where they’re going, and what they want to be, they will inevitably become it. That is their punishment. But if you never know, then you can be anything. You’re doing a great job, Elena. Try not to worry about the expectation of others, be yourself. Enjoy the journey.

  • @user-tl6iw3if2o
    @user-tl6iw3if2o Před měsícem

    Wonderful video. Enjoy freedom and peace.

  • @Hamida2003HM
    @Hamida2003HM Před 6 měsíci +6

    your visa is not blurred 100%

  • @jeremyrinehart
    @jeremyrinehart Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this video!

  • @ChloeIsabella95
    @ChloeIsabella95 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is so real!! I quit my corporate job in September and moved to Paris in October, so your words resonate so much with me!! If you ever want to get a coffee or drink, let me know! I'm always looking to meet new people here - and it's nice to connect with other Americans/expats! xx

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Aw no way ! So proud of you wow and that would be amazing!

  • @Liliaarruda_
    @Liliaarruda_ Před 28 dny

    I'm 21, I live in Brazil, and I'm in my second year of law school, but I feel very lost. I've told my parents that I wanted to try being an au pair for one year so I could see different things, meet different people. I'm in my 20s, and here where I live, I can barely walk on the street.
    I have always want travel the world, but I was too scared to take the first step.