living alone diaries: the twenty-somethings are burnt out, but life doesn't stop. keep going
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2023
- hey boos 🫶🏾,
this week has been a rough one and I'm really happy i was able to pull it together. What brought me joy was taking the time out to pour into myself some evenings, put together some of my bedroom decor and get outside as much as i could.
really going to take as much time as i can this week to recover, rest and find moments of joy amidst my busy work schedule as a full-time content creator. i got this, and you do too!
sending you big, big hugs. anyways, i hope your week is going amazing! take care all ways, always. enjoy! xo ❣️
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#livingalone #vlog #motivation - Jak na to + styl
man, i thank God every day for the community I have built here online. you guys really lift me up and provide the greatest boost of energy and inspiration I need sometimes. thank y'all for seeing me, hearing me and being so willing to remind me of my greatness and uniqueness. it does not go unnoticed. i love y'all for for never invalidating me, but choosing to affirm me. so grateful! definitely going to keep going, but at my own pace moving forward. life is precious and so much more than work. 💗
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You got this girl! Definitely keep moving at your own pace and finding balance in what ever you take on🫶🏾
Just found this video of yours and it felt like home. Looked at your others and had to subscribe! Only a rare certain are made out to make content like this and you’re definitely one of them
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Please do keep your mental health first. Are you familiar with Brendan Fallis? He and his wife Hannah Bronfman are content creators who are always expanding with new entrepreneurial ideas. You may get some good “how to” information from them.
It is okay to not feel your best Amani. Like you, I live alone, 61 years old, engrossed in work and I can emphatize with you. Take some time to take care of you - take care of your mental health. I just started following your channel. I love your content. Wish I was close by to give you a big hug in person, but receive my love and a big hug! Hold your head high and keep pushing! ❤😊
Perfectly said!❤
Been living alone since I was 26...60 now. It has its up and downs but you'll be fine.
This isn't a breakdown; this is the beginning of a beautiful breakthrough, Amani. A lot of us needed this sharing. Wishing you much grace and light.
Well said love ❤
very well said 💛
Yesssss ❤❤❤
It's good to have a strong work ethic, but it's more important to have a work/life balance. I'm praying that you find what works for you
Girl we’re all feeling it. I work a 9-5 and i come home exhausted every day. I wanna be a house wife already 😢
Hey beautiful, I was lying down watching you, and as soon as I saw that teardrop, the mother in me jumped up. I hear you, sweetie, It’s okay to cry and I think you’re right you may be overwhelmed and may have to scale back and say no to some brand deals or get an assistant. You don’t have to apologize for crying, I appreciate you for sharing and being real. I think you’re helping others with your story help healing others. You got this and I'm so proud of you I think you should celebrate yourself you are achieving amazingly well for a young lady your age. ❤❤❤ I know I said a lot, but I just had to say something.
Aww this was so sweet. I feel this way sometimes, like I'm trying to tackle too much at once.
@@anissa2361 Thank you, I truly understand I get overwhelmed at times, and when I get exhausted I take a break from everything and relax and do nothing. Relaxing and Doing nothing for me is self-care.
Why don't you have an assistant or manager 🤔?
In the meantime, girllllll get that good healthy healing cry out. I'm good and grown and retired at 55 bcuz I hustled hard at your age with some tears along the way. You are doing great. Just make sure you stop every now and then to relax travel and enjoy the fruits of your labor WHILE THAT MANAGER AND ASSISTANT hold you down 😊.
You right where you're supposed to be....LIFING
@@lovelybae4579amen.
I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. Your videos are soothing and we love them, but please take care of yourself. We'll be here when you get back. 😌
Thank you for opening to us !
TAKE TIME FOR YOU AMANI !!
LISTEN UP!!!! Working is NOT suppose to be a chore. It’s a means to have what we NEED!
We need sanity and faith in God!
Take care yourself please
For every dark Night there’s a brighter day…keep ur head up don’t give up💯
I’m noticing lately CZcams vloggers are going through it. Blessings to all who are struggling.
Just wanted to say that YOU ARE THAT GIRL! Despite it all you are the moment. Your content is always flawlessly executed and you deserve way more followers on CZcams. Keep shining your light bby ❤
YOu be alright sistah! One - Enjoy the moments you are going the right way. Two- Stop listening to that destructive music and replace it with energy that will serve you!
Girl you wildin paying $160 for nails! I was over even the $50+ range and started doing them at home and it has me wondering why I didn’t start sooner. Granted, we love having someone do it for us, but the prices are a bit much these days.
Right??? I be mad at $80
@@anneilia and she just posted a new video saying she paid $200 in total at a new place and that “wasn’t bad” I’m confused 😂 I make great money and still refuse to pay that!!
That's why she is depressed
It’s time to pray for the courage and mental capacity to maintain where you are now and where you are going. Thank you for sharing you motivate me and many others I’m sure. You got this sis. And pray for time management and the kingdom carriers that will help you soar.
Auntie here. I’m so proud of you for expressing how you feel. Believe it or not, it was probably good for your mental health and your audience’s because sometimes people may get the idea that content creators “have it easy” and this shows that’s not the case. We all struggle to find balance. It’s also probably an indication that your channel is kind of blowing up so clearly which means you have done your job well. My advice is: consider you first. Write down the things that you need to feel balanced and happy and then work around it. When you feel it’s becoming too much, take a 45 minute walk when you can, call a buddy, etc. You can also say no. You know why? Because there will be other jobs.If you can’t do it, it’s ok to say so. It is also ok to ask for help. You may want to consider a part- time intern/ assistant ( can be unpaid). I’m sure there are folks out there who may be willing to do a part time internship to learn about becoming an influencer or making a living using social media. And there is nothing wrong with crying, in fact it is a release we all need. We love you and want your mental health to be good. Be blessed honey girl.
This is for my sisters in their 20s, 30s are not the time to rest. Enjoy your life NOW and ALWAYS no matter what age you are. Don't stress yall selves out trying to rest in your 30s, you have your 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and above for that.
Don't over stress yourselves ❤❤
What?
@hermoni3126 thanks because I was so confused- do I stress or rest?! 🤣🤣
@JorgeNWeEzy all I was saying is not to stress yourself out so much in your 20s trying to "rest" in your 30s because that's not gonna happen. 30s is not old enough to rest. The same shit you're doing in your 20s is the same shit you'll be doing in your 30s, just with more self-realization and maturity (hopefully).
I was saying don't overstress yourself working extra hard because you feel as though 30s is some sort of retirement time because thats not real life. But by all means, stress yall selves out silly huns.
@@MysCathy😂😂😂😂😂
@@JorgeNWeEzynone😂😂😂
Awww don't cry, God's got you. Your content is very different and I just love how simple and effortless everything seem. Just pray and God will guide you. Stay blessed beautiful video thanks for sharing.
Just wanted to comment and tell you that you’re doing an amazing job at tackling this head on alone and I pray that you find peace, ease and balance in adapting to your move and gaining a healthy balance with work. I can only imagine how hard it is to juggle all of these things and finding the time to enjoy your new space and new beginnings in a new state! I believe in you! The simplicity in your videos are captivating and inspiring and you should definitely be patting yourself on the back for this because you’re doing the damn thing. I can tell that this is your baby by the way that you romanticize and orchestrate your videos! I love you and I’m sending support and warm hugs from NC! You got this honey🫶🏾 the day that you start looking for help to navigate what you may need extra hands with to alleviate the amount of task you have on your agenda, sign me up! Do what you can and don’t allow this to work you, make it work in your favor🧘🏾♀️🌱
New subbie here! I just want to hug you and give you encouragement! I have a 24 y/o son and I am glad the younger generation is recognizing the signs of burnout earlier in life! My son lives overseas and has his own life/career, but I stress the importance of breaks/vacay/sick leave/therapy etc. Its so important! I too try to live by these same words. BTW, the goodnight inserts take me out every time LOL!! May God bless you.
I get it, I’m dealing with issues with my kids, going through a divorce and having my mom pass this past April and then selling the house (court ordered), moving and now unpacking and working my job it’s sooooo much!!! And not to mention having family pressuring me with moms legal affairs…..it’s a lot!
Sorry 😞
I'm 26 and the part where you said "Part of me feels like I haven't been living my best life" yeah girl I felt that. I have been feeling like I need to experience life more, do more things, and make some girlfriends but it's rough out here LOL. I appreciate the transparency in your videos and watching you navigate through your 20's.
Same.
Hey sis. I love seeing you take care of yourself! That’s going to look different in different seasons of life, and that is okay. You always stand up again and I love that about you. I was literally just randomly praying for you right before the scene of the tears came. I could feel in my spirit when I looked at you that something just wasn’t well-even before you said so. God wants you to know that He wants to help you carry what you’ve been carrying alone for so long. Seek Him out, love. He’s literally waiting for the invitation to make the burden lighter. ❤️
Don't look at it as a breakdown, crying is good and it's a breakthrough. remember you have control of your life. Better days are coming, you will get through it! thank you for sharing. Amani you got this girl.
You got this, sis. 🫶🏾❤️
Remember to set boundaries for your workload.
Manifest less work, bigger deals. Your mental health is a priority ✨️ Put your mental, spiritual, and physical first.
It's going to get better. You're at the beginning of entrepreneurship, and it's hard, but you get through it. Sending you love 🫶🏾
I just LOVE your energy Amani..you're doing great!!
Your gonna be fine, praying awesome mental/physical and emotional wellness for your beautiful self🙏🏽🥰 We all can get overwhelmed but quickly learn how to heal ourselves, and create our sense of peace that reboots our spirits❤🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hello beautiful I’ve notice quit a few of the content creator are overwhelmed with the constant work they have to put out, I’m here to tell you please prioritize your mental health in everything you do, you don’t have to be perfect that’s why we watch your content because it relatable to our everyday life. Just be yourself we love your work❤❤
Hello from Massachusetts I'm one of your silent viewers trust in God and take things one step at a time and it's all right to cry. You're human everything will fall into place 🍁
This retrograde is definitely hitting hard because I’ve been in my feelings lately as well, but I’m improving day by day. You got this girl! & to every one else that’s going through it you got this too! 💜✨
I love your content. The music and everything is so good. I love your vibe in your apartment also. Great job! 🔥🔥🔥🙏🏼🙏🏼
$165 for nails? that’s robbery! should be like $85-$90
I was just about to say 😮and I’m in Chicago
@@porschemoore6252 same lol
And here i pay $5-$10 for press on’s😩😩😩
I’m in PA WE PAY that much for both
I was thinking that as well that's insane. I get my natural nails done does it last no it doesn't but it's inexpensive and my nails are healthy.
your videos are sooo relaxing and calming. Fall asleep to them every night and can definitely relate 💗
It’s OK to break down sometimes. Never feel ashamed you are beautiful you are strong and you’re gonna get through it take everything one step at a time you will get through it ❤
Never apologize for showing your emotions. Sending love and light to you, my dear. 💗💗
Sweet daughter, sending you a ‘Mummy’ hug❤.
Meltdowns are good for the soul. I’m learning to live by myself and it is challenging. I’m much older than you and God has blessed me with a beautiful fulfilling life. I have grown children and now my grands are growing up as well. My hubby died after 51 beautiful years. If I were to include our High School and College dating years; we were blessed with 58 beautiful years together. Continue to embrace life and have those meltdowns will eventually work out. Love your courage. 🎀✝️✝️✝️🥰👣👣
All the different sounds in this vid is so relaxing. I loved it! You seem like such a chill person and a genuinely good person.
Why did i also start crying when you were crying.. sending you sooooo much good vibes! 🧡
My niece in my head, you are one person, you are overwhelmed, you need to put you first, take time to rest & reset, it’s okay to unplug from it all and recover. You can’t provide your best to your employer or to your subscribers if you don’t take care of you. We love you, we appreciate you, we thank you for the work, the vulnerability and the honesty but please love, take care of yourself, we’ll be here when you get back.💛💐
Im here for the long VLOG!!! love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Girl I feel u! I’m older than u but I understand not having a life due to work. I left a good paying career, yet very distressful job, for a less paying. I did that to have a life! But now my pockets are lower and I’m depleting my savings. I have a side hustle that I would like to capitalize on. Yeah it’s an emotional journey, especially living a lone.
I will say a prayer for you during this time period. You will be ok. Allow yourself the time to rest and relax before your body does it for you. Enjoy and thanks for a great video!
I just started watching a few seconds ago, and The fact that you are living alone in your twenties is stunning to me. That is a huge accomplishment. I have goals that have gotten set back by three years, four years because unavoidable things kept coming up to obstruct. Congratulations on all your life success within reaching your goals so far. And keep reaching for the stars.🌠🌌🌠🌌🌠🌌🌠 thank you for sharing.
Your life is already beautiful. You are blessed girl. Enjoy it and give thanks. God has been more than good. This is a wonderful life ❤
Old enough to be your Mom I’m sure but your videos are so easy on the eyes. Aesthetic goodness!! 🩵
I relate to this video so much... about to be 27 as well and I feel like the last few years flew by.
Your video calms me down🫶 i love your vibe
You are honestly the Best person I have ever seen , like wow..... since day 1! I loved all the Videos you share
Girl, your apartment is so cute and I’m so sorry that you were crying. Everybody gets sad or overwhelmed. Sometimes we all do so I hope you’re feeling better and more uplifted.❤ and I’m always here to support you. You got my love girl because I just love watching your videos.
Thank you for being so transparent, I really feel for you and where you are at this point in your journey. Please remember your joy is not gone! I am so proud of you and the work you’ve accomplished ❤
Ah! My Alexis gworrrrrrrrl, love you down 💗. thank you so so much for this reminder. It's just a moment on my journey, and i'll get back to a good rhythm and flow again soon. i am so proud of YOU! please continue to share your amazing content and being your most bubbly self. love watching you blossom! 🥰
You are so amazing!!! I am so happy that I found your content. Proud of you! You are in a period of growth and elevation!! Thank you for your transparency!! It’s refreshing. Buckle up and watch God move in your life baby!! You got this!! 💪🏽♥️👏🏽👏🏽😍😍😍😍😍😍
Awww girl sending you love 🤍
Hugs and prayers are with you . Be well ❤
Take time sis (sending hugs) I love you♥ and you will make it all in good time.
You’re doing a great job. We are here for you. ❤
It’s ok not to be okay. Take time for you. Make sure your mental health is good. I will be praying for you that God give you guidance and peace also grace for yourself. Take care love. 🥰🙏🏼
First I wanna say its ok to not be ok and your not alone! I had a thought when you were talking about living your best life and wanting to do more for yourself and make better memories and so on.. I think you definitely should get some help whether it be an editor or even a manager if you dont have one. Also allowing other people to help you in other aspects of your life which you might do already but I wanted to say it just in case. But lastly…I see a lot of living alone diaries and their great! But maybe transition to doing vlogs that showcase you practicing the things that your missing…cooking more, having fun and going out. And also dont stay in your apartment love go find a place to go edit and work with lots of people watching and what not. I just wanted to share some of the things that helped me ofc im still new to your channel but i just hope this helps!! Much love 🫶🏾
Also!! Take a break if you must! Give yourself a breather babe! But as far as you know finding things to help make things easier while working…👆🏾👆🏾
yesss been waiting for this upload all week 🥰 excited for an update on our girl 🤍
Thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable with us; it takes a truly open person to do that. ❤️
Just came across your channel through this video and I absolutely love your vibe! It’s so refreshing to see your content it’s so put together and different. definitely earned a new subscriber, can’t wait to see more of your content 🤍
Take time for you, to relax, and renew, you matter, and you are important. Thank you for being vulnerable, you have alot of strength within you. You will be fine. I know it. You got this💪🏾💪🏾💜💜💯💯
Girl this video had me crying!! I love the fact that you kept it real all the way real!! I’m in my bed watching your content and I’m so lost right now!! I wish I could talk to you! But anyway yes just keep the ball rolling everything will be fine!! I love your content keep up the great work
Also, thank you for sharing that soup recipe I'm going to make it this week. And I most definitely need to stock up on my vitamins.
Love this! Pretty place and so relaxing to watch. ❤
It’s okay to cry and to feel overwhelmed. Thanks for being transparent. Hugs 🩷
When I tell you I'm in love with my first duvet! I can never go back!
You are doing your best and we see that you are a hard worker. You will figure out the balance you need in your life. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos ❤
Awww babes create balance I'm currently 29 and I'm just now understanding rest is just as productive if not more in some cases. Retrograde is retrograding for sure keep that in mind it's just helping you accept and release that is all.
Sending you love Amani. It's okay to cry. You are only human. Your awareness of self is a blessing! Continue to prioritize your well-being! You will find your balance. You totally got this girlie. 🫶🏽✨
Amani, thank you so much for being transparent and vulnerable!!! It’s sooooo relatable being a one women show is a lot! You vulnerability has truly inspired me today, thank you ❤
You got this!!! Help is on the way lovely (speaking it into existence)
I love the pillow chops 😁😂❤... Thank you for sharing your journey, I needed this. God knows we need you😏🙏🏾
First time watching your vlog and I honestly understand you, I'm not a context creator but I'm an entrepreneur who is running a business and wearing all hats. Your content reflects your excellence and I hope everything works out great for you and you get ease soon ❤️❤️
Omg I love this!
Your vlogs are soo good! Happy you're loving Atl!! It's a different vibe
It’s OK to feel what you’re feeling. Take time and love on yourself to get back to the best you ❤❤❤
Beautiful, it's OK to have these emotions. Your content is awesome. Be it long or short. Love on you first.
I feel you and everything you are going through. Take time to focus on you. You are young and beautiful. Keep up the good work because I'm trying to get to where you are. Stay Focus you got this! 🥰
Alexis is one of my favorite CZcamsrs as well! So elegant and gentle, a lot like yourself! ❤
just want to take a moment to say thank you for making a safe space for us as your viewers! i don't ever take that for granted and because of that please take rest and ensure that posting is a safe space for you as well. 💕
I feel you. I feel you. I feel you. I have these moments of crying/ purging when I feel overwhelmed. Can't give advice cause I'm still going through it.. but every day is a new day. I thank you for being so raw with us. Keep going. Keep pushing. ❤️
I just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed with your vloggging style😭💜
Your vlogs are so soothing and just a pleasure to watch💜
Thank you for being vulnerable with us and I'm glad you were able to acknowledge the toll your career was taking on you and are thinking of ways to ease things up. All the best with that💜
I can't wait to watch more of you
This was my first video and I love it over here already 🥺💜
thank you Amani for the vlog, cuz is always good to see you and I’m so sorry for hear about your creator content experience, cuz we only see the final product but never the behind the scenes. thank you for your vulnerability. I definitely see myself through you. I’ll pray for you and hopping god take care of your heart and give you people that can fulfill your loneliness with company and love. 💕
i feel you sis keep going ...
Love you sis! ❤❤❤❤
I a totally with you about the mail situation. Nails coat too much these days. I def found me a way to do them at home. I loved to see how your mood turned around in the vlog. Feeling overwhelmed is it a good feeling. ❤️🫶🏽
Love the way you vlog. So relaxing 🥰
aww, thank you so much babes!! 💗
This is life! Love it!! That wine glass!! Live your best life!
Omg!😭 I really enjoyed watching this!🥺 From the aesthetics, to the edits; everything is GIVING!😻 Definitely subscribing!🤝🏾❤️
I'm working on living alone I'm so happy and when your video first came on and you said your deciding to start taking things slow gave me goosebumps because I just started this usually I'm so anxious and feel the need to do things in a rush and fast paced I'm loving the woman I'm becoming you got this girl you also gained a new subscriber God bless you just keep taking things slow ❤
Continue loving yourself ❤
Thanks for your transparency. You won me over with just that alone. New subbie. God bless!
I know how you feel I have been working from home for two years and realize that I don’t go out or do anything anymore not that I had done a lot before but just seeing how your life can drastically change into something not so good so now I left my wfh job and starting back up working outside I’m excited just to be going out and being around ppl again 😊 love your videos ❤❤❤❤
Wow i absolutely love your nails!!!! That’s right up my alley neutral and classy 🤗💕
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing this vulnerable moment with us. This is only the realization that you’ve grown and it’s time to build a team, which is scary, I’m sure. This is the beginning of a new chapter and we’re all rooting for you and we love you!
I’m currently trying to rebuild my channel alongside my photography business and I’m seeing that in order to get balance, I need help. It’s time to adjust to this next phase of your business.
You are doing a FANTASTIC job! You look BEAUTIFUL! Take a break, reset. We will still be here for you!! ❤❤
i’m so happy i came across you❤, new sub for suree im all here for it 😊😊you inspired me to get back on my shii
Sending you so much love, I hope you get to rest, take a vacay, break or whatever you need to be still for a moment🤍 remember you’re the most important thing in your life not these brands!
Amani I just love you girl. You are being blessed left, right,and center because of how beautifully raw you walk in your purpose. You lead but also a allow yourself to be led to the places where peace awaits you. Even when it means pouting your heart out. I’ve been feeling every word you said lately as I’m going through a similar journey and I felt guilt smh. So I can’t thank you enough for how you continue to show ALL sides of you unapologetically. It’s healing many of use Continue to honor your mind, body, and spirit. You will never be led astray. 🫶🏾💕
I love the esthetic already