STARTING MY DREAM LIFE 2021 | Lydia Elise Millen

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  • STARTING MY DREAM LIFE 2021
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Komentáře • 777

  • @keysjenn3152
    @keysjenn3152 Před 3 lety +699

    I needed to hear this today. I am embarking on a new life at 51 after finding out at Christmas my 31 year marriage is ending. I made the common mistake of working toward his career goals (of course for the sake of the family) and now I find myself starting where I left off many many years ago. No degree, but just enrolled in college. Gained a tremendous amount of weight throughout the years so made an appointment with a bariatric specialist for next week. I'm terrified but I have to do this. Thank you for letting get lose in your videos for a short time. I too will concentrate on living a good life.

    • @emu9520
      @emu9520 Před 3 lety +61

      You sound so brave and motivated. I wish you every good luck. It’s never too late to build yourself

    • @biannafurman2600
      @biannafurman2600 Před 3 lety +33

      I can only imagine how your life has been turned upside down. Believe in yourself. You can do it. I hope you have lots of support from your loved ones and make sure to take him to the cleaners😉 Stay strong 💪🏻❤️ xoxo from NYC

    • @mann7298
      @mann7298 Před 3 lety +15

      good luck to the new year! small steps build up to a big change over time, im sure you can achieve your own dream life :)

    • @moniquemccoll9237
      @moniquemccoll9237 Před 3 lety +26

      Though it may not feel like it right now; this may be a blessing in disguise; a time for you to rediscover yourself and focus on your own needs and self care. All the best to you!

    • @rosyapplekitchen635
      @rosyapplekitchen635 Před 3 lety +20

      Once you adjust and heal you will realise you are better off than before! It is never too late and sacrifices you make for others in life end up rewarding you later in ways you won’t even imagine now, good luck x

  • @joannetwaddle4662
    @joannetwaddle4662 Před 3 lety +42

    Having a pup is like a child they don't tell you everything in a book!

  • @IrisGoldenn
    @IrisGoldenn Před 3 lety +67

    Hi Lydia, I never leave comments, but you asked what our goals are for this year, so I’m speaking it into existence! I will start my baking business in February and graduate from university in June. There, I said it, no going back!

    • @hiimniasha
      @hiimniasha Před 3 lety +2

      🙌🏽

    • @florefm5331
      @florefm5331 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeees go through and good luck 😊🙏

    • @nnedwards3260
      @nnedwards3260 Před 3 lety +1

      YES!

    • @AmyTV
      @AmyTV Před 3 lety +1

      Yes! Get it girl!

    • @rifjehan2474
      @rifjehan2474 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s February now, so how’s the baking business coming along? 😋✨

  • @natashaarvanitis332
    @natashaarvanitis332 Před 3 lety +80

    Hey Lydia, just double check with your vet, but as far as I know they don't recommend running with your dog until he's at least 14 to 16 months old.

    • @MiddleAgedMinx
      @MiddleAgedMinx Před 3 lety +5

      and dont mix raw dog food and kibble..it mucks up their digestion....

    • @cscscsc
      @cscscsc Před 3 lety +20

      Especially with dachshunds. They are HIGH maintenance dogs. They aren't very fast and just need a short walk a day, plus you need to teach them never to jump or run up and down stairs. Otherwise you end up with a dog with arthritis, pain and paralysis. I wish more people knew about this 😔

    • @MiddleAgedMinx
      @MiddleAgedMinx Před 3 lety +5

      @@cscscsc They are basically city dogs.

    • @henriettesofiapetersen
      @henriettesofiapetersen Před 3 lety +17

      Dachshunds have so many back problems due to breeding so I wouldn't run with them at any age. They also need special care and ressources so they avoid jumping (buy stairs for the couches etc). Their poor backs are too long for them and they hurt xx

    • @cscscsc
      @cscscsc Před 3 lety +2

      @@henriettesofiapetersen thank you, yes exactly

  • @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303
    @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303 Před 3 lety +199

    In Ireland we traditionally leave our Christmas decorations up until the sixth of January, which is known as Little Christmas elsewhere but also as Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) in Ireland. It's a day where the gender roles in the house are reversed, and the women in non Covid times would go visiting with friends. It is also the day where the last of the Christmas cake is usually eaten (in our house we have to set it aside well before the New Year to ensure that it lasts to then!).
    If there are any Christmas lovers reading this, or people who spend Christmas ensuring everyone else has a good time, I highly recommend doing this next year. It brightens up January, and acknowledges those that put so much into Christmas for everyone else

    • @badioul
      @badioul Před 3 lety +4

      This is lovely)))

    • @elizabethhowse5471
      @elizabethhowse5471 Před 3 lety +3

      What a lovely idea ❤🇨🇦❤

    • @meghanjones8157
      @meghanjones8157 Před 3 lety +3

      Oh happy Nollaig na mBan fellow Irish person 💕And Happy New Year angel x

    • @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303
      @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303 Před 3 lety +2

      @@meghanjones8157Merry Nollaig na Mban my dear!!

    • @meghanjones8157
      @meghanjones8157 Před 3 lety +2

      @@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303 It's nice to build a positive community together with love and kindness 💕🙏🏻Back at ya 🥰

  • @vanjas9629
    @vanjas9629 Před 3 lety +16

    I had the same difficulties 2019. I changed my life completely. Found a wonderful life coach, did two meditation retreats. Never I my life I ever thought that this would be lifechanging. I learned how to calm myself down and everything changed. I’m sending you much love and I’m wishing you nothing less than happyness every single moment ❤️

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      @laurabrown8880 Před 3 lety

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  • @mtreiyer
    @mtreiyer Před 3 lety +10

    I'm sorry, I know I already commented, but now having watched your video, I wanted to say that I think you will find that your gardening will be huge in terms of your mental health and helping decrease stress and anxiety. I know it does for me. Hugs to you as you journey forward with new goals ❤️

  • @meganhart3178
    @meganhart3178 Před 3 lety +3

    Welcome back!! I learned this year that I’m an extroverted introvert, we all learn about ourselves as we go through life. We don’t know everything at the beginning of life. Can’t wait to see all your content this year!

  • @Dziugintaful
    @Dziugintaful Před 3 lety +2

    Welcome back Lydia !! Love that you shared the more vulnerable side of your life with anxiety and would love to see more of that content as I'm sure it would help a huge amount of people like myself xx

  • @TheSrcii
    @TheSrcii Před 3 lety +26

    My focus this year is mental health: I get into a really low mood every month around my period time so my goal is to every week research some self-help resources and tips that I will then try to apply during that low mood time and just try to figure out what works. I also have social anxiety so my goal is to once a month do something that scares me, I was advised by my therapist that such immersion therapy can work if you take it in small steps so I really want to focus on actually doing that because with social anxiety it's very easy to fall into a pattern of avoiding anything that's scary. And lastly, my partner and I found that we often have deep conversations that we find very insightful but we never write it down or think of it again so it's our goal this year to keep a Discoveries Journal where we would just write everything down. I wish you the best of luck with your goals Lydia and may we all have a better year this year!!

    • @loveeverybody2856
      @loveeverybody2856 Před 3 lety

      Right a book as you try to find knowledge, and share your conversations with others in the book, or vlog

  • @biancafazzalaro2254
    @biancafazzalaro2254 Před 3 lety +1

    I really love that your goals are so personal. Whenever I think about “goals” they are always related to my career or money but you’ve really highlighted the importance of goals in a wholistic way xx

  • @essjai5D
    @essjai5D Před 3 lety +71

    “Living a good life" - so simple but so inspiring. That’s my motto for the year now, thanks Lydia x

  • @sineidgomes6340
    @sineidgomes6340 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m really motivated to change a lot of things in my life this year. I’ve never been so motivated in January before, even the lead up to the new year. Just the content I needed to see, thank you. Always in enjoy your content regardless though 🤍✨

  • @XTheAmandaShowX
    @XTheAmandaShowX Před 3 lety +93

    Guuurl, I’d love to know your definition of a “lazy” morning, if you’re back from a run at 10:30 😂

  • @nicolepilidis2192
    @nicolepilidis2192 Před 3 lety +1

    My goals for the year are to fix my sleep schedule. Being a student for five years had its toll on me. Then start taking better care of my mind and how I treat my body (what i think about it, what i eat, how active i am) and lastly to give a lot o love to important people (and cat) in my life. Hope you have a great year Lydia. Lots of positivity to you.

  • @TheGlosspel
    @TheGlosspel Před 3 lety +2

    This was exactly the cosy inspiring blog I needed this morning. Thank you! I’ve actually got a similar focus around living a good life this year and only focusing that which brings me back to joy and peace. I have spent the last two weeks in the countryside hiking and reconnecting with nature and family and it’s been transformative for my stress and mental well-being. More of that in 2021. I can’t wait to follow you on your journey this year x

  • @blondiecgh
    @blondiecgh Před 3 lety +5

    Hey, I’m sure you’ll come across this but puppies are only meant to run about for 5 mins per month of their age. Our vert and breeders were really clear on that as their bones/joints are still forming. How exciting!

  • @katefreney463
    @katefreney463 Před 3 lety +2

    You have such a lovely energy, Lydia, it really is so very kind of you to share it with the rest of us!
    I have two big plans/goals for this year - to start using my ‘best’ things every day (like drinking from my grandmother’s beautiful tea cups, and wearing my favourite clothes every day); and to stop saying “I want to change the world for the better” and start actually doing it! Now I have to plan how I do that... wish me luck!

  • @Wayfarer581
    @Wayfarer581 Před 3 lety +1

    Dear Lydia, thank you so much for your vulnerability about your anxiety. I also have experienced the same in 2020 as it was the year I got married and COVID really gave us a hard time. Thank you for being so open about your struggles, it made me feel closer to you, even though I have been following you for years. Let me encourage you by saying that the past year, during my anxiety, your channel was one of the places I would go and retreat and just relax for a few minutes. So do know that even in the midst of your difficulties you were powerful and made a difference in someone's life. Thank you again, have a great 2021.
    Love,
    Irene

  • @SandraRodriguez-re2xm
    @SandraRodriguez-re2xm Před 3 lety +13

    My goal this year is to make healthier choices. Eating more veggies everyday, going on a long walk or hike everyday and taking time to meditate everyone morning.

  • @scribbyscribner7121
    @scribbyscribner7121 Před 3 lety +7

    This year I’m going to make more gifts for people that help me along the way and give it to them right away and not wait for a birthday or celebration. Everyday is a good day to appreciate others. Especially Mondays.

  • @laurengiffard6236
    @laurengiffard6236 Před 3 lety +4

    Good luck with Porter, he will have a wonderful home.
    Thank you more than ever for taking the time to use your platform to raise awareness to such a worthy cause with Alzheimers. You are truly inspiring and never fail to remind all of how beautiful, selfless and committed you are.
    We remember their LOVE when they can no longer remember 🤍

  • @835kfly
    @835kfly Před 3 lety +4

    Check into all the fragrance you use. Candles and cleaning supplies ect. Can mess with digestive track and give headaches. Also can be problematic for skin and can really be negative for pets because their senses are way more sensitive than ours.

  • @sarahmooney3866
    @sarahmooney3866 Před 3 lety +8

    I love the fact you are a totally prepared puppy mummy. People don’t realise it’s like having a new baby, not a Xmas present!!
    ❤️😍🐶

  • @michellekahler9003
    @michellekahler9003 Před 3 lety +3

    I love your Daily Routine thanks for the Inspo. This year I turn 40 and I want to be healthier and Happier. I enjoy your videos so much, Have a wonderful week x

  • @lisa-sophie2000
    @lisa-sophie2000 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Lydia for this amazing video ! I love that you are talking about just 'living a good' life and finding balance in the midst of everything that is going on in the world right now.
    I will definetely focus more on my business this year because I know that this is the only thing that gets me closer to my goals and the dream life that I have always pictured for myself ! I actually love helping people life their dream life and building up something that can give them everything in life so I'm really glad I can do that for them

  • @k5nelson
    @k5nelson Před 3 lety +9

    I’d love to hear more about your dream life planning. This was such a good vlog!

  • @bka2810
    @bka2810 Před 3 lety +14

    I would say my goals for this year are.
    1. Health and wellness
    2. No buy year other then a 🏡
    3. Just relax and enjoy the moment

    • @clairehawkes1112
      @clairehawkes1112 Před 3 lety +1

      Great goals I’m with you on all of these. Simple healthy and environmentally friendly 💕❤️👍

  • @SarahSmith-nr2wj
    @SarahSmith-nr2wj Před 3 lety +25

    Lydia, I think you should talk about your experience of law of attraction. I always thought that you were someone who lives like this without being fully conscious of it. Your natural desires are fully aligned with your business model and the structure shape and appearance of your life, it is why all your decisions feel very authentic. This would fit in beautifully with your new focus.

  • @LayonieJae
    @LayonieJae Před 3 lety +2

    My goal is to be the best version of myself and not to hold myself back (with self doubt etc) I’m a single mum with big dreams and I’m going to do all that I can to achieve them! I would love for you to continue to talk about how you maintain your positivity etc and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your sit down videos (especially unboxing videos) as I want to upgrade my wardrobe for 2021!! xx

  • @sashademidova4209
    @sashademidova4209 Před 3 lety +2

    I once read something that said: Treat yourself like you treat the person you love the most. I feel like in this mad world where we are in a rush to be better and have it better we start abusing ourselves.

  • @Thestorybookknitter
    @Thestorybookknitter Před 3 lety +1

    Welcome back!!! Loving the inspirational vlog and very excited for the Porter content! Last year was a bit of a crap health year for me, but now I am learning my health limitations and I’m ready to put new exciting plans into play and change my life for the better. Loving the dream life idea, I am so going so that!

  • @hannahwhitehome
    @hannahwhitehome Před 3 lety +2

    I am all about a fresh start. Fresh sheets, fresh diary, fresh calendar. I find Adriene yoga really helpful for grounding you in every breath. Literally every breath is a new grounding moment and really helps with anxiety!

  • @suzieprasad126
    @suzieprasad126 Před 3 lety +1

    I love content about living a good life - talking about health and goals and fashion/hobbies! Love watching you lydia!!

  • @Evaknowsoffice
    @Evaknowsoffice Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Lydia. I've personally always thought of your videos as inspiration for living a happy, ambitious and very human life (by that I mean with its natural ups and downs lol). Its so lovely that you share your journey with us as you go along and I can't wait for more videos this year 😀💕
    I'm so sorry you've had a tough time last year. You're one strong and amazing cookie I tell you 🥰💕

  • @pennyaunwin
    @pennyaunwin Před 3 lety +3

    I really enjoy your videos at the start of a new year as it gives me the motivation to better my life and try something new 😊
    For 2021 I’m hopefully going to start putting a dream into action, even if I have to do it in small steps but I’m hoping by the end of the year I will have accomplished some of that dream 😊
    Please could you share more of your routine videos in 2021 and how to pick your mood up/better your life as I find they give so much motivation! ❤️

  • @McCloskeyYvonne
    @McCloskeyYvonne Před 3 lety +1

    Happy New Year! Really looking forward to watching your videos throughout 2021! Most looking forward to watching your vegetable garden develop and meeting Porter.

  • @sarahmeadows1199
    @sarahmeadows1199 Před 3 lety

    Lydia! I feel like I have so much to speak to you about. I recently took the Myers Briggs personality test and found out I was an INFJ and now I understand myself sooo much better. I just relate to everything you have spoken about in this video and it is so nice to hear someone speak about themselves and be able to really understand and feel like you would understand me. Thank you for making these videos. I know you don’t know me but I find it so hard to meet people who are like me and watching your videos helps me feel like I’m not alone in the way I think, feel and behave. I hope you can achieve all your goals for this year x

  • @ChiaraAliesh
    @ChiaraAliesh Před 3 lety +1

    I literally jumped out of happiness when I saw your new video! It's so interesting how you plan your dream life. I immediately did the same and I am now so extremely happy and excited about how I can achieve this! Your videos help me so much to feel just good and motivate me to give more every day. Thank you so much! Lots of love from Switzerland xxx

  • @thetourstvibe
    @thetourstvibe Před 3 lety +39

    Be prepared for that morning routine to go out the window when you get the puppy 😂 you’ll learn quickly to adjust though! I am also a 5am riser and I bloody love it x

    • @lydiamillen
      @lydiamillen  Před 3 lety +23

      This is what everyone said! But I have to wake him up, he's a lazy sausage x

    • @thetourstvibe
      @thetourstvibe Před 3 lety +4

      @@lydiamillen Haha very true they’re very sleepy dogs, I can’t wait to see him!!! 🥰

    • @loisthompson5625
      @loisthompson5625 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lydiamillen Are you lucky enough that he sleeps through the night?

    • @sarahemb
      @sarahemb Před 3 lety +3

      @@lydiamillen my boxer sleeps in till 10:30 AM!! He’s like a teenager lol

    • @TKopra
      @TKopra Před 3 lety

      @@lydiamillen my 19 week puppy likes to sleep late too, i have to pull her out of bed at 6.30 and she hates it 😂 and she was 12 weeks when all the night peeing ended.

  • @ChefVictoriaFox
    @ChefVictoriaFox Před 3 lety +2

    Love this Lydia! I've been trying to do the same with planning my dream life and tracking my daily/goals & habits. I hope you'll keep us updated on how it's going.

  • @alexandrafilippelli5939
    @alexandrafilippelli5939 Před 3 lety +2

    Would love to see a video based on your therapy journey. I started therapy this past summer and it has been game changing on how I can let myself feel things. Would love to hear how you're getting on with yours!

  • @cleoanderson7201
    @cleoanderson7201 Před 3 lety +1

    Lydia, my anxiety has been the same lately! I have been having horrible attacks that manifest in me having symptoms and believing I have covid. I have been meditating and taking care of myself, but finally sought help from my doctor a couple of weeks ago because it became too much. Best of luck on this journey, it’s really scary and hard, I feel you. Thanks for sharing 💛

  • @gabrielabutzer6353
    @gabrielabutzer6353 Před 3 lety +1

    I am not feeling the best in my body at the moment- therefore my goals are mostly getting fitter, fueling my body with good food , getting in shape again, drinking more water.... because life is so much easier if you are fit and in good shape- I have much more energy and cope better with stress. So these are my main goals!

  • @jamierenae3833
    @jamierenae3833 Před 3 lety +2

    Since you love journaling ~ my husband & I have a journal that we pass back & forth between us & we write to each other. It’s actually quite beautiful & we have these journals to look back on for years to come.

  • @cristinapaun6175
    @cristinapaun6175 Před 3 lety +33

    I am not normally commenting on other people’s videos or giving advice on health issues. This is one time only. I just wonder if you ever heard of breast implant illness and the symptoms that some women experience having implants? Since you seem a very healthy person and taking care of your body, it seems that you fit the profile of BII. I wanted (and still want sometimes) to have them, but as a chemist, I understand that the chemistry within the implants and then the biological processes in our bodies might not go hand in hand for everyone. There is a very active group on FB, with some very interesting stories. Worth reading some. Keep healthy!

  • @lorespitaels2568
    @lorespitaels2568 Před 3 lety +1

    You’re such an inspiring woman! You are an example for how I want my life to be!
    I want to study more and better and stop procrastinating

  • @amandafitzpatrick6570
    @amandafitzpatrick6570 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this - living a good life is the best motto! One of my general life goals is to do the things that bring me joy. For me that means making more art, reading more books, taking more walks or hikes, traveling when it is possible, spending time with animals, writing when inspiration strikes, cooking and baking for the people I love, and doing yoga and stretching daily. I also want to try new things like taking my running outside instead of relying on the treadmill, journal, volunteer somewhere new, or use DuoLingo to start learning a new language (I’m thinking Spanish, Italian, Greek, or Arabic). And lastly, I want to be a dedicated student for my last semester in university before I pursue my master’s.

  • @AnetteKoch
    @AnetteKoch Před 3 lety +24

    Hi Lydia. Hearing you talk about sleeping, I wanted to THE most impactful book I read last year, maybe even in my lifetime. It’s called “Why we sleep” by Matthew Walker. It seems like the perfect time as you are also investing more time in your audio books. It really thought both me an my husband so many valuable things that have changed our quality of sleep!
    Thank you for an inspiring and uplifting video as always, you truly spread so much positivity with what you do online ❤️

  • @LieveTroch
    @LieveTroch Před 3 lety

    Never been this early! Can’t wait to watch the video. Happy 2021, Lydia! ❤️

  • @Lou7301.
    @Lou7301. Před 3 lety

    Oh Lydia it’s lovely to hear such positivity 🥂 living with cancer these last few years I’ve almost been scared to plan ahead so day by day week by week works absolute wonders for me. I’m excited for the new year and have already enrolled on a course which includes better nutrition and all things to improve my mental well-being I’m super excited.
    Take care be kind to yourself and turn off those bloody notifications on your watch 😂😂😂😂😂 lots of love xx

  • @christelthompson3388
    @christelthompson3388 Před 3 lety

    Lydia, I love this so much. I am not a commenter on CZcams vids much at all type person but this filled my soul ❤️
    I love how your content has grown with you over the years and as a fellow introvert and people pleaser it blesses me even more in 2021. Very motivational today and I can’t wait for this year to unfold for you 🤗 x

  • @threepets3
    @threepets3 Před 3 lety +1

    I hope this year is wonderful for you and Ali! I loved hearing about how you're approaching your goals. As someone who began suffering from headaches a few years ago myself, I am going to make a suggestion. While you are getting checked out for possible health issues which are very important to rule out, try giving up coffee. I was a lifelong coffee drinker and caffeine never bothered me, but I decided to try quitting for a month as an experiment. The first 2 weeks, I felt like absolute crap, but once I got past that, the almost daily headaches were miraculously gone. It's been 14 months since I've had regular coffee and I don’t miss it. After the first 45 days or so when I was sure the coffee had really been the problem, I started looking for some good decaf espressso so I could enjoy my lattes and cappuccinos. I love the taste and experience of drinking coffee so it was never about the caffeine kick for me. I do still drink other beverages that have some caffeine like tea, matcha, and some soda, but they have much less and don’t seem to cause me any headaches like coffee did.

  • @Only1Sosa.
    @Only1Sosa. Před 3 lety +1

    I've missed watching you at night when I can't sleep Wishing you, Ali and all your family and team a Healthy Happy 2021 ❤

  • @solyogabysophie
    @solyogabysophie Před 3 lety +9

    What a lovely video! I’ve decided to properly tackle my anxiety this year...especially last year has really shown me how far I still have to go (I’m a massive over thinker and worrier) and wanna make it my goal for 2021 to stop being so hard on myself 🤍

    • @Sbs349
      @Sbs349 Před 3 lety +2

      Same here! What steps are you going to take? I’m trying to start by being more kind to myself and stopping any negative or restrictive thoughts. Good luck!! ❤️

    • @solyogabysophie
      @solyogabysophie Před 3 lety +1

      @@Sbs349 I’m focusing on my breathing throughout the day to make sure I stay present, have also started doing yoga every evening and go on long walks to clear my head. Best of luck to you to ❤️ what are you going to change going forward?

  • @user-yq6kz6ny2l
    @user-yq6kz6ny2l Před 3 lety

    Thank you, Lidia, for your positive energy. Even in hard situations in your life or Covid situation you are stay positive and keep your mood on happy level. You are so nice and I want to send you little my positive feedback. Happy 2021!

  • @kkattiz
    @kkattiz Před 3 lety +7

    Such a nice video as always ❤ I think you need to put down "Do whatever I feel like" more often in your planner 😁. Also, that clock would stress me out totally. My best tip is to set timings for when to check your e-mail. I do it twice or three times a day, and I turn of all notifications. That really helped me be more productive and less stressed. I would always find myself get interrupted and to get back to what I did was always a little bit difficult. This actually saved me a lot of time. 😀🙏 Can't wait for your new furry baby to arrive 🥰😍🥰

  • @catrionacraig2820
    @catrionacraig2820 Před 3 lety

    Thank you - you have clearly learned a lot from 2020 and I will take inspiration from what you said about wanting to live a good life. That resonated with me a lot. I’m not at the stage of defining my dream life for this year yet but I will definitely be aiming big and look forward to you sharing more of this type of content. Happy New Year!

  • @MA-hw4cc
    @MA-hw4cc Před 3 lety +27

    Lydia can you do a vlog on running and your journey with getting into running?? Would be good to see and might inspire me to get up off my bum and do some too 😂

  • @kerry-leepingo4289
    @kerry-leepingo4289 Před 3 lety

    Oh my gosh, I loved this video so so much! I loved your honesty and thoughts and point of view. Sooo looking forward to sharing in your 2021 journey. 💕

  • @faysmith7274
    @faysmith7274 Před 3 lety

    Life is back on track Lydia back in my weekly life. So pleased you had a lovely break xxx

  • @julieb1467
    @julieb1467 Před 3 lety +1

    Lydia, it had been a crap few years between breaking my back and that caused my life to fall apart around me.. I was then diagnosed with hEDS with other conditions in 2019 and I put my head down in 2020 and at the ripe old age of 27 headed to college to start studying towards a degree that can provide me with the life that I want without *hopefully* negatively affecting my deteriorating body... thank you for all the inspiration and I'm not sure what I want out of this year, less pain? doubtful.. more good days? also doubtful.. a "proper" designer bag? Definitely, as I've been sticking to buying better and buying less in the last year and I just generally want to continue on in my journey to a better, "more Lydia" life! xxx

  • @ingaeider-kruger7505
    @ingaeider-kruger7505 Před 3 lety

    I've been watching you for such a long time and I have absolutely love watching from the first time I found your channel 4 years ago. First time leaving any comment but I wanted to say it gives me so much motivation, so much happiness and so many ideas in different parts of my life. Thank you for being so transparent, honest and lovely to your audience and for what you do in between. ❤🍀🍁🍃

  • @gillsargisson8863
    @gillsargisson8863 Před 3 lety

    Love getting up early also, that crisp fresh morning air is so exhilarating. I’m getting so excited to meet Porter, film and photograph every minute as they grow up sooooo quickly xxx

  • @sheilashah1591
    @sheilashah1591 Před 3 lety

    So true your chat towards the end, during the Christmas period I decided that I always put myself last and took care of others. This year I have decided to focus on myself, get into shape, lose weight and learn a lot of new things that will help me generally. It will be a great journey hopefully. Thank you for your inspiration. ❤️😘

  • @fiammy1991
    @fiammy1991 Před 3 lety +1

    So glad to have you back, I really missed your vlogs! Love to see Lumi and can't wait to meet Porter ❤️ Yoga is so important for me this year too. Downton Abbey is the best serie ever, also love the playlist.

  • @traceythomas1089
    @traceythomas1089 Před 3 lety +1

    Your year challenge's are so up lifting, i love the way you do them.

  • @reginap.255
    @reginap.255 Před 3 lety +2

    "dream life diary" so inspiring! Thank you for the wonderful idea!

  • @clareking4434
    @clareking4434 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for reminding me to push myself in 2021, you are my favourite vlogger and I can’t wait to see how 2021 pans out for you 💖

  • @laurecadoret5133
    @laurecadoret5133 Před 3 lety

    You look full of energy, ready to start 2021 ! Happy New Year to you, Ali, cat and dog 🤗🥰. We are also ready for all your 2021 vlogs !

  • @PrincessDiana1256
    @PrincessDiana1256 Před rokem

    LYDIA, you are always inspirational. I have retired in May and find that, I, too, am in a new beginning! I appreciate how you and husband are busy building your home. Best wishes to taking each day and planning life. Lovely.

  • @clairehawkes1112
    @clairehawkes1112 Před 3 lety +35

    I think it’s all too me me me and you won’t feel fulfilled until you give back. I think the whole point is we get more out of giving and all the expensive treats? They are just a sign that something isn’t right 🤷‍♀️

  • @sarahcoburn6889
    @sarahcoburn6889 Před 3 lety

    Lovely to have u back hun glad u enjoyed your time off.
    Cant wait to meet the puppy looking forward to watching your content all the best for 2021 xxx

  • @Dizzykittycat1
    @Dizzykittycat1 Před 3 lety +4

    It’s felt so good to hear you say that you’re going to stop trying to please your critics, too many people that love and respect you 100% to focus on those who want to change who you are

  • @hannahschwab7643
    @hannahschwab7643 Před 3 lety

    I loved that video so much and your plans sound so nice! i take quite a lot of inspiration from you and the things you do, so i hope that you still keep up the vlogs, they are my favourite type of video that you do!! Can’t wait to see you mastering 2021 :)

  • @sanjastarinac7783
    @sanjastarinac7783 Před 3 lety

    Dear Lydia, thank you very much for this video! I completely relate to what you are going through! Thanks for sharing, I have focused the whole December and will continue to focus in the future on mental health and the good life. Needless to say we all need more time for ourselves to make sure we all go through this period without big scars

  • @karonfrench1012
    @karonfrench1012 Před 3 lety +2

    Last year I bought myself the six minute diary. It’s so incredibly helpful and motivational. I’d recommend it to everyone! 👍🥰

  • @Giwta17
    @Giwta17 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy new year Lydia, i wish you a year full of love and happiness!!! You are such a wonderful and positive person!! I really admire you!!! For the record I would really appreciate an in depth skincare routine!!! Your skin looks flawless!! Lots of love from Rhodes,Greece 🌊🌊

  • @paolapalmisano3147
    @paolapalmisano3147 Před 3 lety

    This was such an amazing video! Can’t wait for your content, love your ideas ❤️❤️

  • @vaishaligandhi6144
    @vaishaligandhi6144 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, you inspire me a lot. I love watching your videos. 2021 is going to be the best year yet.

  • @rebeccawhelan4342
    @rebeccawhelan4342 Před 3 lety +1

    I just love Lydias vlogs! So excited for Porter to arrive x

  • @felicitasadam2301
    @felicitasadam2301 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy new year and I hope you're enjoying puppy time with Porter! I'd love to see some cooking videos with heslthy recipes. I also,really enjoy organizing videos, decluttering, styling, as well as anything to do with skincare. And of course, lots of Porter content, about training him, his character, how he gets on with Lumi,...

  • @essbee5882
    @essbee5882 Před 3 lety +1

    Love to hear your thoughts on things. I am also hoping to get stronger both mentally and physically. I find that with a good structure your able to get your head in that bubble of just staying in the moment. I now also have a sand timer on my desk so I can remind myself that time can go so fast, it will run out one day and I want to have lived the best life possible. Looking forward to your unboxings again and of course all the Porter content xx

  • @LisaMarie51284
    @LisaMarie51284 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this vlog! I started doing a gratitude journal/ writing out what I want in life about a year ago and I can say it is totally life changing! ☺️

  • @mtreiyer
    @mtreiyer Před 3 lety

    Woohoo! So glad to have you back...really missed your vlogs over the holiday 🥰

  • @itsZeldaJeane
    @itsZeldaJeane Před 3 lety

    I love you. I just LOVE you and your mindset. In the midst of creating my own business + continuing my music career and my studies, today is a day that I felt like I NEED to lay down and just relax. SO I decided to lay on my couch with a tea and biscuits, next to my Christmas tree (that I unfortunately didn't have the heart to remove just yet ahahah) and to watch your videos because they always lift me up.
    And I KNEW that it was a great idea doing so, because your mindset is just exactly what I aim to have as well. To embrace a healthy lifestyle, made of little goals and bigger goals, successes, and everything about self development and mental/physical health. You words at the end of the video particularly resonated so much with me, and for that, THANK YOU Lydia ♥️
    I cannot wait to see your new content, I would love to see more about self development but I think you are already on the right path to do so ! Maybe you could do videos like "How To Set Short / Long Term Goals" or at least how you do them. Kind of coaching alike ! But, however you decide to do it, I'm sure it will be amazing to watch, just because we can already see that your mindset is there, and just that, gives us the will to do the same.
    I said it but I'll say it again : thank you, you had a real impact on my last 45mins ahahah !
    Love, Estelle.

  • @ceryshhughes
    @ceryshhughes Před 3 lety +2

    It's been my dream for years now to become a fashion journalist and this year I want to take as many steps as possible to help myself get there, because I know I can. After reading yours for a very long time, I think I've decided I want to start a blog about fashion and see where it takes me - I don't think many people would care to read it but I think it would be great experience for me and hopefully open some new doors. Wishing you all the best for this year, sending love xx

  • @melissaeasyorganization
    @melissaeasyorganization Před 3 lety +1

    welcome back! short term goal is focus on increasing healthy foods in our diet that taste good as well, and long term goal is increase wealth across all boards, and looking forward to seeing your 2021 evolve! would love to see your complete garden and greenhouse and how you incorporate your garden veggies into your meals from season to season and pairing the vegetables that work well with various other vegetables, meat, fish etc., have fun! ❤️

  • @jaymenno405
    @jaymenno405 Před 3 lety +8

    The best part of my day with our favourite resident mole ❤️

  • @elisalaffi5121
    @elisalaffi5121 Před 3 lety +1

    so good to hear!! content wise I would like to follow you on your new meditation journey and dream life - it's inspirational!

  • @badioul
    @badioul Před 3 lety

    Heyyyy))) it's been a while!!! Happy return dear Lydia! lot of thoughts from you today. Will adopt this "perfect life" concept, loved it. This would be a nice change in life))) I admire your ability to organise yourself, would love to learn this from you!

  • @kstm1332
    @kstm1332 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Lydia for your positive vibe 💫 I just needed this wright now

  • @rhysforshaw2496
    @rhysforshaw2496 Před 3 lety

    The last section of this video really brought such a smile to my face!! You've inspired me to be my best self and just focus on making all the right small steps towards just improving myself and me as a person to ultimately make myself much happier and fulfilled :) xx

  • @Ash-yc6ql
    @Ash-yc6ql Před 3 lety

    Such a lovely and inspiring vlog - This is exactly what I needed to a fresh start to the year. One of my goals this year is to stop working ridiculously long hours...no more 10-12 hour days!! I enjoy what I do in my career however I need to stop engulfing myself with it to the point where I forget about personal time for myself. Thank you, Lydia, for the reminder. Very much looking forward to yours and Ali's continued inspiration which you've brought over the years 😘💪🏼

  • @aelaza23
    @aelaza23 Před 3 lety +4

    Love this! One tip, when setting your goals - create measurable achievements. We all want happy lives but that definition is different for everyone, so if being able to spend every month on a designer bag is your definition of living a happy life, then write that down!! Hehehe. Can't wait to write mine down and explore more learning too by listening to audible books and reading more! Xo

  • @leslinoonan5436
    @leslinoonan5436 Před 3 lety

    The dream day, week, and month is such a great idea! I can’t wait to try it out. I’m a newer viewer and I’ve been really enjoying the content!

  • @maaanuervin
    @maaanuervin Před 3 lety

    Yyyaaaayyyy. I’m so pumped for this new vlog and year. Welcome back!!!!

  • @eileenloughlin8389
    @eileenloughlin8389 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the idea of designing your dream life, something I'm going to write down today. Also agree with living a good life, and a good life is different things to different people. I really think life is short, we should try our best to make it as enjoyable as possible, we can't completely avoid difficult times but how we react and deal with these difficulties is so important. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021 x

  • @nadialambrou1946
    @nadialambrou1946 Před 3 lety

    Fabulous fabulous fabulous 👌🏻 I’m old enough to be your mum Lydia, but you are someone to look up to and be inspired by! I’m so looking forward to following your journey this year! We all have our rubbish days, but your energy and enthusiasm really lifts me! Keep up the good work💪🏻😘

  • @jadelouiserichardsx
    @jadelouiserichardsx Před 3 lety +1

    Can't wait for your future videos! I would love more content for fitness in terms of which exercises you will do for arms, abs etc. Do you go for more runs than walks? I'm trying to change my fitness habits and I always look to see what you are currently doing X