10 Simple habits that will improve your life

[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@jillpolino6273]

Reduce my screen time 📱

[@MissBeeMarie]

What Jill said. 👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾 I’m also working on not carrying other people’s burdens on my shoulders. It’s exhausting being an empath.

[@jillpolino6273]

@@MissBeeMarie I read a powerful quote recently “better to disappoint others than to disappoint yourself”. Self-respect does not mean you can’t still be nice, considerate and generous ~ it’s about setting limits for your own health and happiness. You got this !!

[@MissBeeMarie]

@@jillpolino6273 Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed to see. 😊

[@jillpolino6273]

@@MissBeeMarie “When women support each other, incredible things happen” !! 💪

[@bollybelly]

Smiling even while you are by yourself will lift your spirits. It doesn’t even have to be in the mirror.

[@chrischabre9382]

I read in Psalms, the Bible. It calms me and keeps me positive.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for sharing Chris, have a happy Thursday!

[@MissBeeMarie]

That’s my favorite book in the Bible.

[@homeorganicgardener8883]

Same here reading The Book of Psalm. It helps me to connect with the heart of God with humility🙏🏻

[@priscillajimenez27]

Amen! That's fantastic!

[@hemapatel2694]

I like reading the Psalms which I read every morning.

[@pilucamonton9601]

I am reading ‘ le petit prince’ de A.de Saint Exupery in Spanish and French.I also listen to it.

[@susanwilliams2807]

Tip #5 Decluttering my home, is the main one that I am working on at this time. Reading for fun is perhaps one which I will also add. I am a Pre-School teacher and love children's books. I didn't think of just enjoying them for myself instead of only using them as classroom tools. Thank you for this video it's absolutely fantastic and will be re-watched often!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Susan! :) Enjoy decluttering and reading! :)

[@ajt0319]

Although not preschool age, a children’s book I’m enjoying right now is by Kate DiCamillo - The Tale of Despereaux.

[@gaylegillit672]

I began reading children’s books in my late 20s, such as The Wind in the Willows. I think unappreciated them more as an adult. And I’d course all of Winnie the Pooh is so full of wisdom for all ages.

[@DoodleDragon4U]

Thank you for the ongoing support & reminders to help me live a better life.

[@Audrey.17]

Regarding number 8: totally true. Today the biggest gossiper at work was not there today and boy oh boy was the air different at work. I came home and felt so much lighter. Not having that toxic gossip, disgust and disappointment has been such a blessing. And as an HSP being around constant gossip makes me feel so so heavy. Not being around it today made a world of difference.

[@joley8695]

Thank you for this. Now my children have grown up I am trying to take time for myself,it’s not easy after years of putting others first.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I can imagine that must be a big switch :) Wishing you all the best with it! :)

[@wt4451]

I love your channel Vera! I find it so helpful and therapeutic.🌿😌💚

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much :)

[@CitrouilleCitron]

Making things happen : that's my mantra: I'm the only person that can help myself. And it's so rewarding when we achieve our dream ❤️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Lovely :)

[@bibidilmohamed9768]

I. Learn. A. Lot. From. You. Thank you. For. Your advice.

[@katiemynette4285]

Heart of Kentucky. VERA/SIMPLE HAPPY ZEN. This video hit home with me. You are saying exactly what I need to hear. Katie.

[@jillpolino6273]

#4 I was a people-pleaser which leads to always feeling a void or being less confident ~ I had difficulty making decisions. One big trick when I was unable to make a decision was to ask myself « what is my gut telling me », followed that and never regretted my decision !! Very powerful to find yourself again

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Love that!! Thanks for sharing Jill

[@zeldo27]

I really enjoyed your video Vera, thank you! Here is something I read a while ago that i think you might like: “may your actions reflect your hopes, not your fears. “

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I love that, thanks so much for sharing it! 🤗🌺

[@missmisschelle]

Thank you for sharing these tips! I just discovered your channel and LOVE it! ❤️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

😄🍵❤

[@crystalgiannone2683]

I love listening to you, gives me calm and serenity.. Thanks!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much for the superthanks Crystal!!! I really appreciate it :) So happy you're enjoying my videos. Take care!

[@The_Dutch_Samurai]

I like to chant buddhist mantras while meditating and i love reading, I love the J.J.R. Tolkien books. Hope all is well vera . And be healthy and safe.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks so much! :) I've been rereading LOTR again last year and I loved it so much

[@michaelconnolly7681]

Another broad ranging video with so much food for thought. I practice a few of these a lot but will definitely incorporate more.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Michael! 🤗

[@lailakhan9410]

OMG the tip u gave about the days when ur tired but never to skip the basics I just did it this week coz I had no energy so I would push myself to brush and wash my face and make wudu...to pray I just did basics to get through the day.....ur tips just made me feel i was not doing it along.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Glad to hear that tip resonated with you Laila :) Have a wonderful day today!

[@prettyangelic]

I recently read They both die at the end by Adam Silvera AND IT WAS FIRE. IT WAS LIFE. I don’t think ever in my life had I been hooked to a book so much. It helped me get into the habit of reading again, after a long time.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Oh wow that sounds very enthusiastic haha :) I'll check it out!

[@BlueButterfly37]

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is just beautiful.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome, thanks for sharing Katy! :)

[@meenakshi6344]

Loved the point you made about being kind. I appreciate that you mentioned the caveats too.

[@binnymahendru5818]

One of the best videos that I came across. Thanks from The Himalayas for spreading amazin' positive vibes.🙏

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@lilybee809]

Great video, as always, Vera! I really needed to be reminded of those things this week. For the past year, whenever I’ve felt overwhelmed but still felt the urge to read something, I’ve turned to Jane Austen. Currently reading “Persuasion” for the first time. Her novels are so approachable, reliable, witty, and comforting.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for sharing! :) I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time last year, and I really liked it.

[@audreywoodside5964]

Vera you are so beautiful! Thank you, sometimes I forget about being nice to myself and others always get the best of me 🌸

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Audrey, happy the video reminded you of being nice to yourself 🤗✨ Have a good weekend!

[@rebeccal.672]

You are right spreading kindness is so much better than hate/negativity. Thanks for the reminder to talk nicely to ourselves. My all time favorite book is "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls. I have read it before and am not currently reading anything right now.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Rebecca and thanks for your recommendation too! 🤗📖 Have a nice day today

[@mpgibson6342]

A good book - The Sea Captain's Wife by Beth Powning. Canadian!

[@bengtrubin2981]

Vera...thank you for this video. It gives us all some tips and ideas on what to focus on for 2022. I choose kindness and reading for fun. As rgds kindness ...I saw a discussion on the BUjo community of which word people was choosing for 2022. It was a long list from 'abundance' to moore offensive words like 'peace', 'love', 'action' etc....Finally I ended up with ' 'gently' as my word for 2022, very close to your kindness. Be gently with people you meet, with nature, with yourself ...etc... The other aspect you mentioned that is definitely on my list is 'reading for fun' ; i am a frequent visitor to the local library, I have a stack of books next to my bed, and I eagerly look for books that I would like to read; books have always been close friends to me since my childhood. In the summertime we lived in a house without electricity, there was no innternet, so reading was my way to experince other worlds, other continents, etc. Thanks again for this list ....it will be kept in my Bujo for 2022

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for sharing Bengt and I love that word for 2022! :) Enjoy reading 😄📖

[@victorrock1997]

Thank you very much for these very beautiful points and reminders on how to live a simpler, more fulfilled, relaxed, meaningful, and happier life! All the best, take care, stay safe, keep up the good work, and much success here on KZbin and in life in general! Namaste! 🙏

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[@victorrock1997]

@@SimpleHappyZen You're most welcome! You wholeheartedly deserve from me! All the best and an excellent happy day! 😊

[@MyFocusVaries]

I love the idea of adding self care or reading to my to do list!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it! :)

[@mukundjere9230]

Hi Vera... Correct observation. If we handle these 10 tips, we don't want to seek for happiness. How you feel every day is more important... We called here. Your happiness index... We don't need to change the outer world.. look into inner side 👍 Thanks and enjoy moments 🎉🎉

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, happy you enjoyed the video!! :) Have a lovely day today

[@jirihozpodebrad23]

Every time when I realise I need more calm and helpful reminders, I seek out your Channel Vera. Also, because I always remember what you once said about your videos stopping to pop up in one's feed. This happens a lot, and sometimes I look you up intentionally just to help your channel and algorithm. These were very good reminders, and I'm looking forward to rooting around your latest videos. Once more - those wee laughs you give after some pretty obvious statements are always so cheerful to me :-D Thanks for all your time, effort, work, tips, for your channel and just for doing what you do, by always being yourself as well.

[@ris3125]

I would be so happy to have a friend like you, Vera. Your words resonate with me, great video:)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Irina, happy the video resonated with you :) Take care and have a lovely weekend!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thank you Vera for great reminders for a more simpler and peaceful way to enjoy life more.❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're very welcome Cathy, have a lovely Thursday! 💕

[@amyli092]

I definitely love to read, but sometimes, I'll make excuses that cause me to read less than what I actually want to. That, plus I feel like it's easy for me to get stuck in other areas of entertainment, like being on KZbin too much or watching too many movies or TV shows. Perhaps it's time that I really evaluate myself and take action on this more often without the excuses. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips, Vera! ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Amy!! :) I've been reading for about 15-30 minutes each night in bed, before gonig to sleep, for about as long as I can remember. It's a habit I never break :) Also nice because it doesn't involve a screen. But maybe that could be something to try, it doesn't even have to be 15-30 minutes, it can be like 10 minutes :)

[@dynamite3690]

1, 7 and 10 for me. 1 is a real good idea because I always have a long To-do-list ☺. This might oblige me to more think of myself. 7 is the hardest one for me, I have a lot of ideas and wishes but never put them into practice, I always find an excuse. 10 is something I already thought about myself. I usually read books for a purpose, instructional books, that will make me think about things or I will take notes while reading. I don't often read books just for fun or just enjoy it. I love fairy tales though so I think that is what I am going to read next or children's literature, because it doesn't demand much brainwork and can be very well-written. I recommend Roald Dahl really. Or British classic "The secret garden ". Thank you Vera for your videos.

[@paulpablo8923]

Hi Vera! It's been a while since I make a comment on your video. I consistently watch amd follow all your uploads, they never fail to inspire me and keep me on my toes in my minimalism journey. Thanks again for this one, many of your tips resonate with me and I feel good and happy just realizing that the world can be a better place if only everyone follows these tips! 🥰 Take care always!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aww thank you so much for your kind words Paul! 🤗🍵 Enjoy your day today!

[@AmritaPBB]

Hi Vera! Another beautiful and serene video...one change I did this year is getting up at 7am and not going back to the bed once I get up...that way I have some time for myself and it refreshes me everyday

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Sounds great! :) Nothing beats a nice way to start the day :)

[@ChrisSaenz13]

This video is so helpful!!! I still struggle with #5 a clutter free home but I make effort daily toward my goal of this!!!! I live #7 too "dreams melt in your head not in your hands" how true!!!! ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it 🤗🍃

[@connieclark1288]

Very nice. Thank you for making my coffee time this morning just right!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw, you're welcome Connie 😍☕

[@tammyjones6779]

Thanks. I appreciate it. 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10. Plus listening to music. I love music 🎶. Love you and everything u do. Keep up great work

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes that's a good one too, I love listening to music too :)

[@sanja7489]

Self-care time is relaxing with your videos 🥰 thank you Vera 🌛

[@SimpleHappyZen]

🤗😍💕

[@christinejohnson8256]

Love to read Louise Penny and Lindsey Davis books.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome, thanks for sharing Christine! :)

[@kimberlyd7091]

Connecting with your inner compass. Have been working on that one. It has been quite the challenge at times. Great advice as always. Thank you for another amazing video Vera! ♥️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Kimberly, glad the video resonated with you! 😄 Have a nice day today

[@pepsicolla123]

Thanks Vera ❤️ ! Today I've been feeling down in the dumps. This helped me to feel a bit better :) .

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear the video helped a bit Ruta :) Hope you're doing better today, sending some good vibes your way 🤗🌺🍵

[@analaloo4371]

Watching your videos always calms me down. Watching a lot of other you tubers on the topic of minimalism often stresses me out - I feel like I have way too much stuff, that I am behind when it comes to owning less. I finally realized that and I will be trying to stop watching those channels for inner calm. I also always feel way better after doing yoga which I was able to include quite regularly in my week. Thanks for your ideas for new habits to slow down, those are much needed :)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for your kind words Anala, I also always feel better after doing yoga :)

[@martynak919]

Thanks Vera, I really loved your point about adding one self-care item to our to-dos, I think I'm gonna start doing that! ☺ As for a book, I highly recommend 'The Book of Joy' by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, such an eye opener for me 💕

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing your recommendation! 😄📖

[@janeelizabeth6711]

Love this Vera, some great advice. Thank you.

[@bambie1386]

Much love Vera.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you, you too! :)

[@oe1919]

Thank you🙂🌺

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're very welcome :) Have a nice day!

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Yes positivity attracts positivity! 🙂

[@SimpleHappyZen]

🤗✨

[@thesweeney-chisholms684]

Enjoyed watching this ! Thanks x

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it :) Have a great day!

[@tiashadae1143]

Great video, thank you!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much :)

[@aimlessf]

I need all of these, some I already do, but they should become a bigger part of my life. Also! The book I love to read time and time again is Howl's Moving Castle. It's just fun and I love it.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy you enjoyed the video! And that book is on my list of books to read! :) Let me ask you, is it anything like the Studio Ghibli movie? Or is it different?

[@aimlessf]

@@SimpleHappyZen It's quite different, but it still has romance and it's still quite the fantasy book. Howl and Sophie change a bit, also there are more characters. It not being the same as the movie kept me reading to find out what was going to happen next, I highly recommend it.

[@lost_soul6495]

7:25 completely agree 😅

[@SimpleHappyZen]

😂

[@summersday1455]

Stacey Hall books are brilliant page turners :-). Just finished Mrs England. :-)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Great, thanks for sharing the tip! :) Have a nice day today

[@mommyvic]

Habit on prioritizing self care☺️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Let's do it! 😄

[@teresitaasami298]

Great advice ❤️thank you very much Vera

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it, thank you Teresita! :) Enjoy your Thursday

[@reginebee2054]

Hey Vera, reading was one of my pastimes as a teen, then when I started getting busy adulting, I tend to lose that hobby. Fast forward to now and got quarantined, I dig my shelves to get to read fiction books again. Glad I did revisit my past self and it'll be part of my unwind activities this year. Recently I just finished Haruki Murakami 's End of the World. It's distorted but bittersweet haha

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Ooooooooooooh Haruki Murakami is my favorite author of all time, and Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is an amazing book of his. I read it more than once, but then, I've read all his books more than once haha. Enjoy!

[@reginebee2054]

@@SimpleHappyZen OMG that's sooo cool you like him too! Hahaha after I finished the book, I'm craving for more lol I wanna buy more of his works. Thanks 🥰

[@lucytitus2183]

Hi Vera. Thank you for this video! Very calming and helpful as always. I need to focus on self care. Have had stomach issues. Meditation is such good advice! I hope you are doing well. Hope you have a nice week! ❤️🤗

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks so much Lucy, glad you enjoyed it :) Hope you're stomach will feel better soon 🌺

[@ASmurf100]

Excellent advice Vera, especially about loving yourself and doing what's best for you. Definitely going to take all the advice on board. Some I do already and some I just need to remind myself of, like being more positive in a healthy way and taking in less toxic/negative gossip even if it seems harmless. I'm in the middle of decluttering at the moment, so I'm hoping that my home will be a much calmer and tidier place once it's done. My favourite books that I have read lately was Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and Omg What a Complete Aisling by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks so much for sharing!! :) And happy decluttering! I've also read Little Women and really loved it. The other title sounds very interesting haha

[@theresew9910]

Hi Vera really liked all the tips here especially the one about reading more fiction instead of factual thank you ❤️ will watch this video again 😃

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Therese, happy to hear it :) Take care and have a lovely week!

[@joank5585]

Lol! Vera, I always seem to say “first of all “😂 can you remember where you bought your sweater, I absolutely love it! I totally agree about being kind. Honestly I can get a lot of rude customers at my workplace but I try very hard to not let it take away my ✌️ so as they step up to the counter I always try to have a pleasant greeting and a smile on my face, it isn’t always reciprocated but I feel good within me. 🌱….I love the quote because I am very complacent and I really need to plan some things that I would really enjoy doing and I’m always saying “ one day I’ll do it”, and that day never comes 😕….I am reading “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë. I love everything English so this book is just for fun! Ty for the inspiration to make a few plans ahead of time to do some things that I’ve been wanting to do, my calendar is coming out now! 👍💗

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks so much Joan! :) I bought the sweater at a Dutch shop when we went to the beach last summer, but they don't ship abroad unfortunately.. Love what you shared about how you handle unpleasant customers. Hope they won't treat you too bad, since you really don't deserve it :) Also, Jane Eyre is still on my list of 'classics' that I want to read. I've read a bunch of them and always really enjoyed them and I have high expectations of Jane Eyre :)

[@joank5585]

@@SimpleHappyZen I’m really enjoying it, they do use some old English words but the cool thing with the e-reader is that when you click on the word it gives you the meaning, very cool feature 👍 I just bought my e-reader, a big splurge for myself but I’m loving it! This book definitely draws you into that world and it’s hard to put down. Have a wonderful day Vera! 💖

[@SimpleHappyZen]

@@joank5585 Exactly! :) As a non-native English speaker, I'm also a big fan of that feature haha. Also really like that I can set my own font, size and margin sizes, so it's easy to read.

[@the.ashi.]

Those tips were really helpful! Could you do a video on how to wake up early as a night owl? Because I'm having a hard time sleeping😴 thanks for reading :D

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! :) I've always been a bit of a morning person, so I wouldn't know what it's like to try and switch over from being a night owl. But I do know there are many videos up on youtube about this :)

[@sharonshmuel3386]

This was excellent thank you so much & the nature photos so lovely 🥰 I love listening to you I feel calm just hearing your voice lol 💖🇮🇱 btw you look lovely 💝💖🥰

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Sharon for the kind words 🤗🌷 Have a wonderful day today!

[@emmab.4531]

Very helpful like always thank you Vera ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it! 😄

[@louiseanne830]

Hey lovely love your videos so much. Also, I don't know why as I'm subscribed but you never pop up in my home feed. I always search you though! You're the main person I'm watching on KZbin right now - I just wanted to let you know though cos I thought it's a little strange. Thank you for what you do, really helpful!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks so much for your kind comment Louise and for letting me know my videos don't pop up in your home feed. The KZbin algorhythm is a mystery to me, and unfortunately I have the feeling it's not doing much to help my channel. Don't know why though :) So yes, please continue to check in on the channel :) You can also subscribe and turn on your bell notifications if you want. But even if you do that, there's no guarantee you'll see my videos in your home feed..

[@louiseanne830]

@@SimpleHappyZen aww you're welcome Vera. Yes, I wanted to let you know because I thought if it's happening to others too you can possibly let YouTuba know. I search up and down and it's so strange. Anyway I will still come here no matter :) I already started letting things go to new homes via Freecycle (online thing in UK where you can give away your things for free) and it's been great as people have been really appreciative and grateful! Take good care, see you soon, Louise

[@jannatara5685]

Book Recommendation: - The Road-trip - How We Met - The Family Tree

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Jannat!! :)

[@laurenhill199]

3 favorite books I've read recently are A Gentleman in Moscow, Born a Crime, and Where the Crawdads Sing

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Lauren! I've seen several people recommend Where the crawdads sing by now...

[@dnkza]

Thanks for another great video, Vera ✨ Totally agree with you on "reading for fun" - it's so important! My book recommendation is "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" by Robin Sloan 📖

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Dianne, happy you enjoyed the video and thanks for the recommendation!

[@lakshmi7925]

Hi Vera, I love your content and also bought all your courses this month!! How to live (Derek sivers) Comfort book(matt haig) Vera:- please you also suggest good books u read /reading.. or make a video 😀 Stay blessed and happy!! More power to you💕 Lakshmi

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Lakshmi for your kind words and for enrolling in my courses! I hope you're having lots of fun with them. :) Take care, have a wonderful day and feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions about the course lessons!

[@LavenderLeif]

i recently read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho! its rlly good. its a novel about following ur dreams and trusting ur intuition!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I've read that one too in high school :)

[@lawendanka]

Hi Vera, thank you for great tips, as always. I recommend the book One More Ride on the Merry-Go-Round written by Tiziano Terzani. And also Night Train to Lisbon by Pascal Mercier (I haven't watched the movie). I have read both more than once and probably I will reread them some day.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome, thanks for the tips! :) Have a lovely day today

[@gillianford9208]

Hi Vera, I love your channel! The book I've just read which I loved was The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. Wonderful tips thank you 😊

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much and thanks for the suggestion! 🤗📗

[@bollybelly]

Kindness❤

[@debrastewart6714]

Hello Vera, love your videos ,I did watch the movie Anne of Green gables ,I really enjoyed a long time ago . I love reading too,I am reading Anne of Green gables ,I find the book is a bit different to the movie . I'm am really enjoying reading it ,I do love lots of different stories to read .Takecare and see you soon xo 🤗😘

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for sharing Debra!! :) I usually prefer reading the book over watching the movie, since the movies oftentimes kind of disappoint haha. But there are a few books where I actually prefer the movie.

[@alexandermobley8547]

Awesome!!!!!

[@avossonges]

Hello Vera! Thank you for these beautiful habits! I loved this video. I recently read Momo by Michael Ende and loved it! Sending you love, Marianne from France

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Marianne and thanks for the book recommendation as well! :)

[@RHYTHMgirlMo]

I love #10! I thoroughly enjoy reading books (i do not own a kindle) I need to touch and smell the book in my hands. I just finished ""The Magnolia Palace" by Fiona Davis a fabulous historical fiction novel. Thank you for your inspiring videos! :>}

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for sharing!! :)

[@hanagrace-]

Aww, another brilliant video! Aleo, the universe does provide, as the content is just what I needed to hear to confirm my own most recent thought processeses and recognitions. Thanks Vera, you are such a blessing😇🌷 Ps. Can definitely feel the calm, bright, positive energy coming through, likely linked to the meditations you started again. 🙏

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! 🤗💖🌺 Have a lovely Thursday

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

Rosemarys Baby and Son of Rosemary are still my favorite books.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I've actually never read them :)

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Dear Vera & anyone reading this, I hope today you’ll have a peaceful and beautiful day ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You too!

[@karinesterwiggers7891]

Hi Vera, thank you for yet a great video 🤩 🙏 I also enjoy reading. The best books that I have read in 2021 was “Where the crawdads sing” and “the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society”. I can recommend them. Stay safe ❤️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks so much Karin fot the suggestions!! :) Have a lovely week

[@JJ-zz9ch]

I like really that quote at 7:52, "Dromen smelten in je hoofd, niet in je hand" 🙂

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you!! :) I like it too

[@CitrouilleCitron]

A book recommandation ? Mine ! 😁 Remise à zéro (Nadège Viel) : it's a fiction taking place in 2150. But it's in French... 😅

[@juliab628]

The number one simple habit that is improving my life is taking time to read my Bible everyday. But it doesn't always happen everyday, and I'd like it to happen everyday. I noticed on the days that I don't schedule in that time for the Lord, and be still, my anxiety sneaks back in. But, this is a good reminder that my anxieties will be gone when my hope is in the right place and I've taken time to place it there. I also need to take time for exercise and fresh air everyday. If I skip more than one day with that, I fell off as well. It just makes me so happy to know that I'm getting back to the one who gave me life! Even when I miss a day of reading, it's still in my heart. I'm also going on a 21-day fast from chocolate and I'm on day 4 so far, just about! Now, that's hard for me to do! But I know that failure is only when you're not trying not if you miss a day on one of your disciplines! Have a blessed day!!🥰🍵🍫 oh, I forgot to add that I love to read fiction books! Before becoming a mom, I used to always read fiction books as a teen. But then somehow I thought it needed to only be about learning which I did for a number of years but now, into my late forties I have found the joy of reading fiction again. You are correct about how it helps you get lost in your thoughts and it's just such a fun escape. My favorite series right now is called Tearoom Mysteries. I am on my 26th book for the series and I just love them. Happy reading!

[@priscillajimenez27]

Nice. 🙏😇

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Im going to implement reading more!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Lovely! :) Enjoy!

[@ms.schnapp7415]

Great tips! I am working on being more intentional with my screen time. I have one book recommendation - Dawn by Selahattin Demirtas. It is a collection of short stories and is very beautifully told.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing! :) Good luck with being more intentional with your screen time!

[@alisongregson4740]

I am in the middle of "The Weight of Ink" by Rachel Kadish and am enjoying it.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Alison! :) Enjoy!

[@gabriellapasca2816]

Hi! Very lovely video! One book that went to my heart and I read it recently is "Wintering" by Katherine May📖

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Gabriella and thanks for your recommendation! 🤗📖

[@Robert-qm1ld]

Good morning Vera ☕ 😪 I'm questioning choosing kindness, not that I disagree with what you said. Is our normal too inwardly focused, too selfish? How do we view ourselves and we are imposing our 'doing' kindness upon others? Is my 'doing' kindness more important than your 'doing' and can we find commonality or community might be what we should ask ourselves. Why are we choosing, 'doing' kindness at all? Damn rabbit holes. 😄

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi Robert, interesting questions! I personally think it's okay to "do" kindness unto others, as long as you don't expect something in return, like we can't feel entitled to it or think we know how others should act. All I know is, I feel better when choosing kindness, and I think usually it'll help make the world a better place, if only for 2 people 2 minutes.

[@Robert-qm1ld]

@@SimpleHappyZen Yes, two or more people for those moments. No expectations. I've talked to so many people in many places, at home and when traveling, for a minute and even an hour and those are some of my favorite memories. Never mind I don't know them and probably will never meet them again. That's also why I love travel, people outside of their normal and being themselves, whatever that might be. It's that moment, that particular now. 😄

[@nurbas5107]

Great advices! ♥

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much :)

[@anjakeller6612]

Lovely video, thanks! My book recommendation: SONG OF ACHILLES by Madeline Miller

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Anja! :)

[@anjakeller6612]

@@SimpleHappyZen your turn ;-)

[@loida6837]

The best habits

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you!

[@dawncozine50]

Hi Vera, I am reading the 9th book in the Expanse series! Leviathan Falls by James S. A. Corey

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Ah nice, thanks Dawn! 😄📖

[@BijuTeo]

Hi, my dear! Love your channel. The recommended videos you are pointing to are not there. I would like to see them 💗😉😃

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! I don't really know why you're not seeing the recommended videos... I did set them in the settings and I'm also seeing them when I test it in the video. But just in case, here are the links :) The self care video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnu2c4GjqtFlhac The being more mindful with your shopping and spending video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooSbn413aMtnq80

[@BijuTeo]

@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you so much. I will check them!

[@deborahmeyers551]

Vera thanks for Sharing this inspiring video the book I'm reading is L,Assommoir by Emile Zola can't find the heart emoji on my new mobile so XOXO

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Deborah 📖😄 Enjoy!

[@amandamunhoz6325]

I loved the reading advice!! Sometimes fiction books are the ones that teach us que most important thigs.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I agree :) Thanks Amanda

[@lucylu3056]

Hi vera! Since you asked for book recommendations, I would recommend "seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo". This book changes my view of how deep a bestseller fiction can actually be 😃

[@ingenuity168]

Book. The 39 Steps 👍🏻