Two shows I stopped watching are: How to get away with murder and One of us is lying. I did not find it fun anymore to watch. It's also dark and tense the whole time not just 5 minutes in an episode but there are always lies and secrets uncovered. I prefer BBC's Sherlock and Netflix' Lucifer. So I get why you stopped watching the walking dead

This is a very unique list! You managed to summarise these ideas so well. Really inspiring. Thank you.

Leuke video! Als ik dit soort video kijk doe ik eigenlijk kennis op over de achtergrond van de niet-nederlander die de nederlandse gewoontes bekommentarieerd. In dit geval werkt dat dus niet. Jouw engels is trouwens fantastisch! En dan ben je ook bezig met japans, iets wat ik ook graag had gewild maar nooit toe kwam. Waarom eigenlijk japans? Maar goed, ik heb nog een vraag: mijn vrouw is in Japan geboren en wij gaan er in mei naar toe. Zou het nog zin hebben een handvol japans te leren voor de reis?

Great in theorie , but not in practice . This is a very romantic version of life in Holland . The country is so overcrowded which adds to irritation . When going out for a walk Alina the Rijn with a dog NEVER have two people walking together gone single file to let you walk past each other . Never has any one said thankyou when I zit my dog down to let them go past !!! If Nederlander stands in the Middle of a Path they will not move to let you go by ….. it is a land of IKKI ( me ) and all that entails …….

6's mentality: I don't remember too many days of my school education but I vividly remember EACH AND EVERY DAY that I skipped going to school for something else.

Hey. Ik koop meestal ingevroren groentes. Veel goedkoper en blijft lang goed en goed te doseren. Seizoens fruit invriezen doe ik ook. Hele jaar door je eigen smoothies maken. Heb wel geluk dat mijn ouders een moestuin hebben, dus krijg daar ook veel van, maar lang niet alles. Zelf brood bakken en kaas maken doen ik ook. Gebruik geen kruiden mixen,maar maak deze zelf. Koop kruiden bij Turkse groente boer en ga zelf dan mixen. Beter voor je en goedkoper. Van een lange broek met veel gaten, kun je prima vaak nog een korte broek maken. Wat ook fijn is om te leren, is zelf naaien. Zelf een rits in een broek doen of kleine reparaties bespaart enorm. Zelfs je eigen zool repareren scheelt schoenmakers kosten. Is echt prima zelf te doen. Ik bespaar ook op frisdrank, bier en wijn. Drink ik gewoon niet. Drink vooral water of thee. Thee maak ik vaak van verse kruiden uit de tuin.

Zesjescultuur does hinge upon the way we grade our students, so you can't just translate it to other cultures!! You will only receive a six if you've grasped enough of the material to understand the next steps in your learning. A six is NOT 60%!! In my school, we would be subtracted one point per mistake on certain tests, meaning that a six would be something like 85%! Passing grades are called "voldoende", meaning enough, or adequate. A 5.5 or below is "onvoldoende", not adequate, meaning you did not master the material. Having too many onvoldoendes by the end of the year does also mean you are not allowed to graduate to the next year and must either make up for it during the summer holidays (rare) or re-do the entire year, and it may even mean you'll have to switch schools. Zesjescultuur is NOT a good thing if it's doing the bare minimum to scrape by. That'll stress you out more since you have no buffer for when you're going through a bad time! But when it's the goal to perform well enough to follow along and get the information in place so that you can continue growing without being anxious about the details, that's just having a healthy work-life balance!

in Slovenia we have really similar habits 😊

Good is good enough, that gives the room in the brain to excel in other things. We Dutch are not known in the world for being average.

Thank you so much for this video, great content😊

I buy necklaces for souvenirs these days. I get to wear them all the time and they remind me of my memorable experiences when traveling.

I am 57, was brought up in a military family with very high expectations and pressure. I had success in several careers, and realized I was always looking for happiness. When I only recently realized that I am actually happier when good enough is achieved…happier, more active, excess weight coming off easily, making better decisions is easier and I am calmer and more forgiving ❤ My husband and I secretly eloped, then had a minimalist wedding on the beach, 20 years ago. My father in law said it was absolutely the best wedding he’d ever been to✨

I used to listen to the radio while getting ready for work, between radio hosts talking between themselves, advertisements, music, and just the constant blah blah blah I found myself uptight, nervous and rushing around! I stopped listening to the radio in the morning probably 15 years ago and just that little change made my mornings so much calmer. I didn't even realize that it was doing that to me, I think I needed the outlet for something else, and then realized how much better I felt without the radio yelling at me, lol.

I love your tips so much! I was pausing at every point & making reminders to myself to do so many of your suggestions! One thing I recently started that hugely simplified my life is to ditch all my night creams, and use castor oil (organic, cold pressed, hexane free) and my skin have never looked better! I regret the thousands of dollars I've spent over the years on all those fancy creams 😢

Smart wool socks are expensive but last forever.

I’ve always been very good at not buying bags/purses. I have been extremely mindful of using up items until they’re gone. I have already started decluttering and not buying holiday decor but…. BUT my downfalls are plants, seeds, and makeup!!!! I have gotten better over the last few years with the makeup. I have only 2 foundations I buy (when they run out completely) I only have 2 powders I use but blush, lipstick and the worst of all MASCARA!! I have a compulsion when I see mascara!! I’m going to work this year on the one mascara that I am satisfied with and stick with it. You are an uplifting joyful wonderful channel!!!

Thank you !

Interesting. I'm in Canada but came from a Latin country as a child. Latins always offer food to their guests. They don't take no for an answer. And parties go on for as long as they go on. Here, it's by invite only. Party invitations will always specify the end time. Ei: birthday party from 4 to 6 pm. Then you know when you're expected to leave. Better than being told: "Ok, I'm tired, you have to leave now" lol. Cultures are so different. It's good to know what to expect before visiting or living in a country. Thank you! ❤

Your videos are my go-to virtual friend that I reach for when I feel sad or even very excited ❤ thank you soooo much for sharing all these thoughts, info and inspiration ❤️ Greetings and love from another HSP ❤

You are so beautifulVera, just like an angel.. and thanks for the great ideas ❤

This is good - thanks.

Wonderful ideas. May I kindly suggest the videos be reduced by about 65 % Time is so precious. Thanks

catching up on your videos. live in seattle. wake up lights are the best. i have the same alarm clock / light as you

Wow, I love this- it’s like really living.

I don't have any specific restrictions on what I'll buy because I'm very picky about that already but I will be letting go of stuff. It's something I've always struggled with, probably because of how much it takes for me to buy something. But I finally feel ready (and financially secure enough) to have less. I'll be clearing out my fridge, kitchen cupboards, papers, books and clothes

I love that reusable deodorant case thing. Just clean and change the cartridge. Little less waste.

I’m with “no buy 2025” team!

No skin and hair company is going to understand your hair and skin sensitive more than your own family members chances whatever works for them is going to work for you as well

About your hair ask your mom and family members what they use for their hair to get the best results for your hair type is asking family that have the same hair type and texture ❤

I don't understand the restocking videos, how do they go through all that stuff before it goes bad?

I would do well with the simplicity, structure, and speaking without beating around the bush! I live in the US (Canadian) and it’s no wonder ADHD and disorganized lives and thinking are so pervasive here. Imho of course! (I’m a former teacher.)

There is a similar concept in America to "sixes culture". It is represented by the phrase "C's get degrees". Unfortunately, our universities are very competitive to get into, so high school grades can matter a lot. However, once in university, the grades matter less - but it is hard to let go of the perfectionist mindset of getting the best grades. A lot of students start to burn out partway through their degrees, because they feel that they have to get an "A" in every class. (The grades are alphabetical, A-F, skipping E for some reason, and a "C" is considered a passing grade in most situations.) That's where "C's get degrees" comes in. As long as you pass all the necessary classes to get the degree, it doesn't matter if you passed with the best grade or the bare minimum grade. Once you have the degree, very few employers care about what the grade average actually was, they just want to see that you learned enough to do the job. It's a good thing to remind yourself of when you're a student, so that you can make it to graduation day without making yourself sick from stress!

Wow. Really enjoyed learning about the Netherlands! ❤

3:52 😮🤯

Im 29 and have been social media free for the past 6 years of my life. Never going back, don't need it don't want it. It does waste your time and alters your ability to be in tune with yourself! Uniqueness is almost nonexistent on social media.

Dutch ‘rationality’ feels very cold and depressing to me 🙈 (Guess that’s why most of my friends are ‘alochtoon’ 😅)

Decluttering my Home, Clothes, Life etc, I want live minimal be more organized n downsize🌻

Another inspirational and thought provoking video, very calming and interesting. I won't be buying kitchen utensils, gadgets or appliances. No house decor or clothes. I'm having another round of decluttering at the moment. Not easy, but necessary for lifting the psychological weight of 'stuff'. Happy New Year ❤

I am 54 and look forward for your videos ❤❤❤. Happy New Year!

I’m interested in how the “Six” culture works out in the workplace. Here in the US there is an over-emphasis on productivity, perfectionism, always going above and beyond. It’s caused so much burnout in many of us.

You speak English like an American. I, too, am taking a Spanish course. I like the idea of Niksen. Thank you.😊

Thanks to you I deleted Instagram..thank you so much, New year and better focus

I tried the one year rule at a previous job. I felt like I was struggling and progressing too slow. My manager said he didn’t expect me to be up to speed till one year in. I thought this was a red flag, but I tried it anyways. Well turns out I was right. There were so many issues at the company that slowed everything down. Plus, I realized I didn’t want to go down this career path anymore. But I wouldn’t let myself quit till 1 year. After about 8 months, I needed a 3 week medical leave for a mental health Partial Hospitalization Program because I was spending 4 hours a day anxiously pacing up and down the hall instead of working. The program really put things in perspective. At the 11 month mark, I quit without another role lined up. The thought of staying was scarier than the thought of leaving with nothing lined up. That was about 1 year and 4 months ago. Haven’t looked back since. I’ve started my own company and I feel much more confident in my abilities. I’m out of money now (temporarily), but I’m still happier than when I was making $70k a year. Long story short, if every fiber of your being knows a job isn’t the right fit, don’t torture yourself waiting for a year to go by.

Love so much of this. Schools here get funding based on performance so there is always pressure to perform as high as possible... which is very stressful for everyone. I love the direct approach so the Dutch way of these simple habits are very practical to me. Bringing your own birthday treats ensure you get to pick something YOU like. Being direct about when a guest is expected to leave.. very nice. And the ability to NOT overextend yourself financially because someone has popped in is very nice. I see it as boundary settings and it is very healthy. I also am very thrifty so I appreciate this part of your culture too. I think I would be very comfortable living in Dutch culture. I also love the lower pressure on wedding expenditures. The USA has gotten ridiculous.

Finaly found someone do and think like me ❤😍😍😍

Hi. I've a glass bottle for two reasons: plastic free, no need to buy water when I'm out of home.

Ben 76, nog nooit deo gebruikt en geen klachten uit m'n omgeving.

Thank you for this wonderful and honest video ❤ it is refreshing and reassuring to hear someone who has the same insecurities as I do. I’m older than you are though I still have some things that I regret doing when I was younger (sunbathing without SPF) and feeling insecure about being myself. In sharing these thoughts you have made me feel so much better about myself.

Question……could you clarify -- did you say the Dutch value “high quality” food or the “quantity” of food? I wasn’t sure with your wording and I found this particularly interesting. (Thank you for this very interesting info!)

You have such a beautiful smile