Turning 36 and living (or at least trying to live) my best life.
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- čas přidán 18. 09. 2021
- Join me in this 10 minute ramble (which I promise is not a ramble at all) about getting older and some of my most precious life lessons learnt so far.
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I turned 40 this year. I wasn’t scared at all. I cried when I turned 30. I’ve figured a lot out in my thirties. I’ve worked hard on myself… my mental health, learning to live a simpler life etc. It’s lead me to be fine about turning 40. I’m much wiser and happier
I'm so happy to hear that you are in a good place in life right now Lisa! Keep rocking your forties! ❤️
I’m happy to hear that, for you but also for all of us… I cried when I turned 30 and my thirties have been really hard. You gave me hope😊
"Honour the person that you are today." I totally agree. I don't know how, but I learned this lesson at a very young age. Had I not honoured the person that I was in my teens, 20's, 30's, and 40's, I'd be an exhausted, unhappy, unfulfilled 54 year old with children. I stuck to my decision to not have children and I have absolutely no regrets. I am so grateful to my younger self who didn't believe the people who told her that she'd end up sad and alone in her old age if she chose to not have children.
Well done, you’ve bossed it angel. The meaning of life “to learn and grow”. The experience of it all. But remember, there is no such thing as perfection, that just doesn’t exist, we can only do our best. We should only compare ourselves with our own progress, and not with other people, as they are on their own different path and lessons. And, as Abraham Lincoln said “I choose to be happy”. Yes, that one caught me by surprise. It is our choice apparently to be happy or not - I’ve never looked back after that one! Enjoy x
Thank you so much for this comment Valerie! "I choose to be happy". I think I needed to read this today ☺️ have a wonderful day!
Like your new look!
We all make mistakes, big or small. God bless you sister.
Thank you! ❤️
I started looking for simplicity solutions, but end up watching this, very heartwarming. It takes a lot of courage to learn and follow all these lessons, as it can be a lonely trip. Thanks a lot for sharing it and inspiring us, you look like a very honest and kind person.
Hey. The last 18 months have been so difficult and so anxiety-inducing for so many people. We've all just got to chip-on as best we can. Happy birthday 🎈🎉, I've just had a birthday 🎂 too (17th September). Currently at a yoga and meditation retreat in the north of England and it's inspiring me to start to set right areas if my life that I'm struggling with. 🙏 Thanks for your video and your insight. I really like that you feel we all need to be our own cheer-leaders. I tell myself we must be our own saviours, as much as friends can assist us sometimes we really must move ourselves forward in life...if you're waiting for someone else to do it for you then you're doing it wrong! Enjoy your weekend. Sarah x
Hi Sarah, happy belated birthday!! Thank you for taking the time to watch my video, I'm glad you've enjoyed and could take something good out of it. And thank you so much for your lovely comment! I hope the yoga and meditation retreat has left you recharged and refreshed with positive loving energy and inspiration! Hugs
Looking good!! Happy Birthday 🎂🎈 I just turned 45 in August and let me tell you it is hard to swallow that number 😂 but it is what it is. My mantra now a day on any event in my life… Good luck, bad luck who knows.🤷🏻♀️ I try not to categorize any events as good, or bad and that has helped me so much, To dust myself off and move on.😊 Hugs to you!
thank you!! I like your spirit! And (even if very late) happy birthday to you too!! Hugs
Experience and wisdom part of life learning.God bless your efforts.
So nice of you, thank you!
I truly enjoyed this! Good luck on your journey in life and love.🍂😊🍁
Thank you so much!! ❤️
I know I told you already but I will say it again: girl you need to give yourself more credit! You are strong, beautiful and much wiser than most people I know 🤗 Thanks for your precious words and for being an amazing friend ❤️ "You cannot pour from an empty cup" will become my mantra too.
Teresa mia, I'm so lucky to have you as a friend! Grazie ❤️
and make sure that your cup is always full!
Fantastic video, Thank you for the insight in these topics.
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
I really enjoyed this video. Currently I'm going through rough time. Moving into different country because of love, and then realising my partner wasn't honest and loyal. Now trying to figure out my one path here. So this video is such an inspiration!
P. S. The lipstick from future you looks amazing on you, in combination with new hair colour especially! ❤️
I'm so sorry to hear this Martina. Hang in there, you got this. A few months from now you'll look back and you'll be surprised of what you were able to go through. Take this as an opportunity to grow, even if hurts. I wish you the very best for the future! ❤️
And thank you so much for watching and for the sweet comment about "future me" ^^
Happy Birthday 🎂
thank you! ❤️
I'm a new follower love your videos! Love the hair and the changes! Wow 12 years that's like a marriage! Now you really know what you want in a partner and what you don't want! My 30s and 40s were the best and I've learned so much about myself and what I truly wanted! It's only going to get better for you! I'm about to make huge changes my husband and I want to retire in Italy so I'm going to give up my business here in States we're going to sell everything make the move and hopefully I can start a business there! I so need a change! And she said I need to get out of my comfort zone! Best wishes for you going forward!
thank you so much Nancy for your kind words! and to you all the best of luck with your move to Italy, that sounds so exciting!!
Brava! Grazie per questo video. E buon compleanno in ritardo.
Grazie di cuore!! ❤️
Liebe Jenny, ich bin ein paar Tage vor dir 36 geworden🤷♀️und weiß genau was du meinst😂ich freue mich, über dein neues Video. Ich wünsche dir alles Gute für deine Zukunft.
Hallo Sabrina, alles Gute zum Geburtstag nachträglich! Schön zu wissen, dass ich nicht die einzige bin, die solche Gedanken gerade hat 😂 fühlt man sich nicht so "allein"!
danke sehr und dir auch alles Gute und alles Beste für die Zukunft!
Im watching this as I just turned 36
...seeing this comment only now. I hope you've had a wonderful birthday!
Your hair color is lovely on you. Same color I use to have in my 40s
Oh thank you!
LOVE the new hairstyle 💖👍 Excellent content, all Truths… by the way… 50 is the new 30 😉
thank you!! 😊
Just started following you, and I’m just starting my journey for a minimalistic lifestyle and needed some help and advice on cleaning products and items would be really helpful.
Hi Donna! Awesome, thank you and welcome to my little corner on the internet and my community! You can browse through my old videos (they are all divided into themed playlists, such as "minimalism and simple living - frugal living and money saving - sustainable living" etc.) and stay tuned because I have something coming up (not sure when, 'cause CZcams is not my main job and sometimes I can't do it all 😅) about my cleaning routine in my tiny studio. In the meantime on the topic of cleaning and tidying up I have a fairly recent video that you can check out: czcams.com/video/UoNWUqYmisA/video.html
You can also check out my blog for further resources: thesimplicitydiaries.com
I hope this helps! Have a great day!!
@@TheSimplicityDiaries thank you for the response, I feel heartless now as I watched this video after I asked my question. I hope your okay. Everything happens for a reason, All the best to you.
Your hair looks amazing!
Thank you so much!!! ❤️
What is one book you recommend?
on which topic specifically? If you tell me I'd be happy to help and recommend something if possible! :)
I can’t stop myself fussing over the past! I am so worried I’ll just keep on making the same mistakes, because I got so much stuff wrong in the past… do you have any advice? I’m your age and feeling very unwise
Hi Caterina, I'm so sorry to hear this. Feeling guilty and frustrated over the past can be a huge burden to carry on our shoulders. Unfortunately I don't have an advice 'cause I struggle with the same thing too, on certain days the weight and the inability to bear it all is insane. But it's important to remind ourselves that there's nothing we can't do about it anymore and, first and foremost, that we are NOT our past and the mistakes or bad things we did or bad experiences we went through. Like a sort of mantra or positive affirmation to go through life. If you focus on the here and now sooner or later (or more than less) we'll learn to give the past less attention and be more present instead. "Fake it 'till you make it" kind of or, to quote "Furiously happy" by Jenny Lawson "pretend you're good at it". Try to be the best version of yourself here and now and everything will fall into place. The fact that you're having these thoughts already is proof that you are a sensitive caring person in my opinion. Trust yourself and be your own cheerleader ♥️
@@TheSimplicityDiaries thank you SO much for such a kind, thoughtful answer 😊I don’t know about myself but you definitely are a sensitive, caring person and I hope you can always feel happy and free in your own skin. A wise free spirit who lives life to the fullest 💜
I am 46 and still haven’t figured it out. ☺️🙏🏼
we got this, right? 😜 thanks for watching!!
You look beautiful
Thank you :)