Hi my friends! What’s something you do to keep your life simple and calm? I’d love to hear.
@sylviabol6402 жыл бұрын
Still a work in progress for me💚🍀
@robbiefishing2 жыл бұрын
I make fishing videos for a living. I have found a LOT of peace and calm by leaving my camera gear at home and just fishing for the love of it more often. I still film my adventures, but not all of them and I've reduced my uploads to 3 per week, down from 4 or 5. This reduced schedule has really brought a lot more calm and peace to my life.
@Robert-qm1ld2 жыл бұрын
So, here I am, making my bed, getting dressed, fixing breakfast, etc. and realize I do love my routines, my usual ways of doing certain things. That's what I do to keep my life simple and calm. Yep, routines, the usual way of approaching tasks. They're not habits, however, which I find hugely different.
@ngonigriffith14912 жыл бұрын
I recently joined a gym (again) because I found myself taking care of everyone's needs except my own. I love the way I feel after I work out and consider it part of my self care.
@christinestewart59512 жыл бұрын
I do 10 minutes meditation and/or yoga before heading to work (in retail 😖)
@ThePreparedMuslim Жыл бұрын
I'm a former Paramedic who was working in the most stressful environments in the world, and after working in Ukraine I really burned out and couldn't function for a while. I found your videos after trying to recover and heal, and after figuring out I'm actually an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person, with a strong personality), I realized that I need to build a peaceful and stable, simple life (and have been doing exactly the opposite my whole life). Really your videos are showing me everything that I can do right in order to have more self care and to create a life that's pleasant, and not to live according to what others think you should be. I'm implementing them and seeing such a positive difference in my mood and focus, and my quality of life. Sincerely, thank you for this endeavor, and I hope many other HSP people will benefit.
@d.b.g921610 ай бұрын
Well done, I’m pleased you’ve managed to change things in your life to suit you now. Your previous career shows great dedication to helping others, and is wonderful and not at all easy to achieve day after day. However when it starts to affect you physical health and/or your mental health it takes great courage to not only recognise that, but to do something about😂🎉🎉 it. Wishing you all the best.
@sarahbannon47522 жыл бұрын
I share your thoughts on how clean my house is now, I used to be so stressed trying to keep it spotless, now I live by the mantra, ‘clean enough to be healthy, dirty enough to be happy’.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Oh I absolutely love that!!! Gonna steal that one 😄
@christinakohler98352 жыл бұрын
Great Mantra! 😀
@sarahbannon47522 жыл бұрын
I can’t claim to have come up with that, I read it elsewhere, it’s quite a good one though!
@mellowenigma88622 жыл бұрын
I love that!
@BethDiaryofAnIntrovert2 жыл бұрын
Wow I will really need to copy your words to remind me because I have been feeling tired because of I had to keep clean stuff in my apartment cos I always think that my place is not clean enough. 🤦🏽♀️
@mrs.marissafraser2 жыл бұрын
My screen free hobbies are quilting, fused glass work, and painting with ink. I also love reading, cooking, and gardening. I’ve always been hobby/art oriented. I know that without them I would go crazy. These activities calm my soul and bring me peace.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
They all sound so wonderful. What's fused glass work?
@Mike-rw2nh2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for the quality of your uploads. They are deeply appreciated. Some thoughts on boosting your creativity from a musician. 1. Be prepared to play. 2. Don’t stop when you find the first solution. Let it sit. 3. In order to be extremely creative, accept that most of your ideas will not be zingers, but the bad ones are still important to your development. 4. Comparison is the thief of joy (this one took me a long time). 5. Be gentle with yourself. Everyone is naturally creative when they put out a restraining order on their internal critic. Thank you for the stellar content you provide.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!! That's very helpful 😄🍵
@CrisTryingToBeProductive2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I like to practice #2, since I'm a software developer so sometimes I need to re-think. And regarding number 5, it took me years to realize that we don't belong to boxes, we're allowed to pursue creativity even if we perceive us as people of hard sciences.
@Mike-rw2nh2 жыл бұрын
@@CrisTryingToBeProductive I think #2 is the one principle overlooked by those who do not consider themselves to be creative. Regarding #5, I wish I had cut myself more slack in my teens, 20s and 30s, but better late than never. The history of the hard sciences show numerous examples of wonderful ‘corkscrew’ thinking which has lead to breakthroughs. I’ve taken much inspiration from the sciences. I treat music as the mathematics of emotion. I usually find my initial ideas tend to be based on previous well worn experience, but if I push a little further, then i find myself nudging into new territory. I have a pianist friend who is a coder by day and he incorporates time to play with ideas (ie limiting the options/blending contradictory approaches etc) into his day job too. This can be extremely difficult in a work culture that demands an immediate results rather than the best result. Good on you for not suppressing the creative instinct. There is a lot to be said for nurturing the ability to elegantly play with ideas. All the very best.
@lucylu30562 жыл бұрын
Dear Vera, the world makes me feel sad, angry and hopeless, but seeing you is always a beam of light, no matter what you talk about 💕
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
That's so sweet, thank you Lucy. :) The world makes me feel like that sometimes too. The best thing for me when I feel like that, is getting back to the present moment by focusing on my senses and my direct environment. Taking a few deep, conscious breaths. Take care!
@camillesofina3461 Жыл бұрын
Mee too ❤ your videos is so calming to me 😊❤🙏 thank you 🙏
@juliab6282 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that with being a new empty nester, the house is much cleaner/minimal. When having children, you just want to be with them 24/7 so it's easy to forget about cleaning often or regularly. Plus, you have a lot more stuff in general. You always hear people say, "you can clean when the kids are grown, don't waste time focusing on that when they are little bc they grow up too fast." While this is sadly true, having a clean 🏡home makes me feel peaceful and I really think that it is still important to keep the house in check with regular routines if you want to be relaxed and want to truly enjoy your family. These days, my husband & I enjoy a minimalist home and I love it. The kids ( now age 21 & 24 ) sometimes say when they stop in to visit that it looks a bit sparse but I figure, that's just bc they grew up in a house filled with a somewhat cluttered mess around them. To keep my peace, I also enjoy: Guarding my schedule carefully i.e. saying no thank you easily to extra committments/ requests without feeling guilty Reading ( screen -free fiction books 📚 and my Bible :) Cleaning ( because I'm one of those rare people who actually enjoys cleaning as a stress or anxiety reliever... Somehow regular routines of lightly cleaning keep me focused and happy! ) And, in regard to over-scheduling I thought this statement was worth mentioning. At church, we love doing our service. But, the guy who organizes the jobs gives us a choice each week to accept or decline our service for that week. And he always has this statement... "We want more for you than from you so please take the time off that you need when you need it." This just makes me smile when I read this in the email each week! So I wanted to share. Have a blessed week and Easter!
@ginabryers19942 жыл бұрын
My screen free hobbies are sewing, reading, yoga, sitting outside enjoying nature.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love it! :)
@glimmeringsnowflake72 жыл бұрын
I’m a grad student so for me screen-free hobbies are essential since I’m on my computer so much. I love cross country running, it relieves stress and lets me enjoy nature. I also enjoy taking my pet tortoise for walks outside, where he can graze on the clovers and get some natural sunlight. Spending time outside has definitely prevented the burnout I see in some of my classmates.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
So important to get away from your computer when you're a student :)
@sluggo2062 жыл бұрын
I still read books, and my bus commute is my most dedicated time to read. One hobby is walking in a wooded park, wide-open shoreline, or to see the gardens in people's front yards. I translate stories into Esperanto and do that on paper. Cooking is also a hobby. My roommate paints.
@bellastrange74772 жыл бұрын
You have a pet tortoise????😫 this is the cutest thing ever
@lmo4592 жыл бұрын
@@bellastrange7477 exactly what I was thinking!! 😮
@glimmeringsnowflake72 жыл бұрын
@@bellastrange7477 Thanks! He’s a rescue and he’s 10 years old. He’s the perfect pet for grad school because he’s very interactive but us also fine being in the tortoise pen I made him when I’m away. He just digs in the mulch and basks under the heat lamp while I’m gone.
@maryanncsech69642 жыл бұрын
My screen free hobbies are, reading, needlework, knitting and crochet. I love to sit outside and watch nature or come inside and listen to some calming music. I don't own a TV which many of my friends think is odd but I get so much more done without it. I live in a senior assisted living place and I have a roommate, dine with 48 other people and usually am surrounded by others. I treasure my quiet times as they are so rare. Sometimes, you just have to stop, be silent and just breathe. I've learned to treasure the small things, the scent of a good cup of coffee or fragrant tea, a beautiful bird song or a cute thinking of you card sent by a friend. My mother always said that dust will always be there but we won't. Sometimes, you really just have to stop and smell the roses. Thank you for your video and courses. They've taught me so much ! ❤
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much Mary, loved reading your comment 🤗💕🌷
@johnnada23482 жыл бұрын
My screen-free hobbies are long walks and cooking. I also like learning and teaching Russian language, I am using my creativity when preparing fun lessons.
@sharonpeterson69932 жыл бұрын
Due to a TBI I have had to give up many activities because of severe balance problems. No more horse competitions, backpacking or hiking. I now read, crochet and quilt. It has been a rough adjustment but I can do hard things. My former hobbies have taught me this.
@nataliataylor89882 жыл бұрын
My screen free hobby is embroidery and reading with a cup of tea 🍵 ☺️
@hajek7772 жыл бұрын
My favourite screen-free hobbies are: - driving a car off town - gardening with my cat nearby - listening to music with closed eyes - inline skating on a path along the river - reading in a hamaca while rocking slightly
@ullis7102 жыл бұрын
Hi from Sweden! I feel a need to write a comment on how lovely your voice is and how calm your videos are. Sometimes I can feel how my body and mind just can’t handle it because I’m in, what I before called The Zone, and I didn’t want to be relaxed of your voice. Now I know better. I know that The Zone was just a fancy word of being addicted to stress. Your advices, your voice and your calm videos has made me realize what a crazy life I am living. There is a higher meaning to why your videos kept showing up in my feeds, I need to listen and learn from you. Thank you for your hard work, it is changing my life.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words, so happy to hear my videos are helpful for you in that way! Take care my friend, sending you a big hug
@irene29582 жыл бұрын
Oh my! Just some days ago I had an appointment with my doctor about some strange symptoms I have and he said that they are caused by stress. Thank you very much. I needed this! 😘😘
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Irene, so sorry to hear you're having some stress symptoms. Take good care, sending you some calming vibes 🌺
@rupinderkaur54942 жыл бұрын
please take best care of yourself. Sending you happiness & love. ☺️🥰
@irene29582 жыл бұрын
@@rupinderkaur5494 Thank you very much! I wish you the best and have a great Easter holiday!😃😃
@lowwastehighmelanin2 жыл бұрын
My neurologist told me that too lol
@irene29582 жыл бұрын
@@lowwastehighmelanin I hope you will get better soon.💙
@persephone2132 жыл бұрын
This resonates with me. I’ve identified that my biggest anxiety trigger is feeling rushed so giving myself extra time to get somewhere really helps as well as intentionally creating slow moments in my day. I’ve been re-doing the Unhurried course this month and I think I’m just going to continue it for each month for the foreseeable future. That way I don’t feel pressure if I miss a day here or there but I’m consistently visiting the content and incorporating these slow living practices into my days. I feel like minimalism and slow living are game changers for me. 💖
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
I love that! 😄 Minimalism and slow living are definitely game changers for me too. That feeling of being rushed and having to run to catch the train for example is so annoying and it carries with me the whole day. Have a lovely rest of your day and see you tomorrow on Patreon! 😄
@fknhippieschick Жыл бұрын
My screen free hobies are, reading, coloring, drawing, crocheting, grounding/earthing, fishing, journaling, and a few others .
@LL-qi9mb Жыл бұрын
My screen free hobbies are art and singing in my small studio. I find both incredibly calming.
@luciepawerova19822 жыл бұрын
I don't watch TV, only I like to watch cartoon occasionally, but recently I've realised that my phone is taking up way too much of my time and as a results I don't get my work done and then I get frustrated and stressed. Now I am trying to ignore my phone as much as possible and it feels great. So my screen-free hobbies: I love to crochet, I do it every evening if possible, I have infrasauna and I read books there, I go for walks, I workout with weights and I am also a POP Pilates instructor. Besides that I have a garden and I love to cook and bake. 😊......many times, your videos reminded me rather obvious things and I thank you for that. 🌸🌸🌸
@kathrynmettelka72162 жыл бұрын
The hobbies that calm me and make me happy are gardening and flower arranging. I especially like taking flowers and floral arrangements. Most of my friends have stuff and want less of it but most welcome flowers.
@tesenisissteele73402 жыл бұрын
I love to garden, sewing, and going for walks.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Lovely :)
@jenniferfink17282 жыл бұрын
So much of what you talk about really resonates with me. My calming activities are nature walks, stretching, reading, painting and drawing. Thanks again for such lovely and inspiring content.
@ronnie-lynn2 жыл бұрын
Plant chores, sitting outside with nature, or walking in nature, reading and colouring! (140 house plant mom here) seems excessive but lots are small and spread all over) this keeps me busy in the most positive way possible. Between watering, fertilizing, cleaning leaves, turning them for light, and repotting etc it keeps me busy when I’m not doing school work. They bring me so much peace and joy! 🪴🌵 🌸
@sluggo2062 жыл бұрын
How nice to have so many plant friends.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Wow your plants get a lot of love 😄🌿
@petitsjoujoux50112 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera! I always come back to your videos when I'm overwhelmed to find calmness :) I hope that you have been well!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗🌷🌺 I've been doing well, hope you're doing well too!
@Bexsar922 жыл бұрын
I have a few screenfree hobbies. I'm a knitter, so I love to knitting to relax. I also like gardening and taking walks in nature.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I tried knitting a scarf once, it came out as a crooked flag 😂
@elaisamaroni59532 жыл бұрын
I like every single video you make and I also read your ebook. I am 30 something but I am always tired because I am very shy and hypersensitive. Finally I feel normal and understood ❤
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment Elaisa. :) I'm really happy my content is providing value for you in that way! You're definitely normal 🤗💕
@hrobert7452 жыл бұрын
I think you are the best example of what you teach us. Your voice and smile are so serene, your skin is so smooth it doesn’t seem like you ever frown.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you :)
@greenkitty822 жыл бұрын
My Screen free hobbies? I really enjoy meditating twice a day, jigsaw puzzles, swimming, learning languages and playing with my cats. It's just really mind boosting to be away from screens. I don't have social media either, it raises eyebrows from others but I'm happier for it. Im not influenced by what others are doing so I can focus on my own skills and also as you say it's a huge time drainer. In 2 hours I could work on my swimming fitness or develop new vocabulary in my language learning. But it really depends on how others want to spend their time. I want to spend mine learning and developing.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love that so much!
@rainbowyapchoyhongltrytq36692 жыл бұрын
I do nature ....cleaning....etc l ...oversheduled... Have time for myself ..learning ....to sleep early and wake up early makes me a happy...one tq
@christinejohnson82562 жыл бұрын
My favorite non-screen activity is doing 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzles while listen to music CDs.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Ah that's so cool! :)
@gretchendoyle84892 жыл бұрын
I have always liked arriving places early to get my bearings and calm my ever-present anxiety. If for some reason I arrive exactly on time, I feel like I’m late! I’ve recently started arriving to pick up my daughter after school about 45 min before school gets out. I used to arrive 20-25 min early and there would already be such a long line of cars waiting. It made me so anxious, especially when I would see my daughter standing waiting and I had to wait for all those other cars in front of me to move. Now I arrive 45 min early, I’m still not #1 in line, but usually #4-5 and I feel so much calmer inside. I sit and watch youtube videos while I wait!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Haha yes, I can feel a little late if I'm not early too haha. Also, so bizarre that there will already be a long line if you're 20-25 minutes early...
@elizamartin42632 жыл бұрын
I work at a preschool and the first parents arrive at least 30 minutes early too
@sluggo2062 жыл бұрын
I've read the marines have a saying, "If you're not 15 minutes early, you're late."
@NinaW1n2 жыл бұрын
How bizarre that parents have to wait in the car to pick up their kids! (And that you have to wait till the cars before you are gone.) Here in the Netherlands everyone just walks to school or comes by bike, or parks the car a few streets further and walks the last part. Parents do arrive early but they just stand on the playground and talk to each other. Schools want to have the least amount of cars as possible in the streets because its just too dangerous for the children coming and going.
@Myah2342 жыл бұрын
Your Channel and openness talking about your struggles helps me feel like I’m not alone. Because i relate to so much of it
@jenniferkern15022 жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that you have some of the same needs that I do, such as a 'cool down' after a commute, etc. It makes me feel good to embrace my needs, rather than feeling like I must overcome them. Thank you!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jennifer, it's totally normal :) No need to overcome anything :)
@lineazielsdorf13582 жыл бұрын
I have been working on a crochet baby blanket lately for a non screen hobby. I have had to tear things apart a few times. A new friend had been helping me with it. I have been fitting in some short exercises using KZbin videos to help me and going for walks.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I tried knitting once, but let's just say I didn't have a natural talent for it hahaha.
@janas032 жыл бұрын
I too have re-started prioritising comfort. I'd let it go for some years to adapt to fashion and trends. Then I say down and thought what was I doing. It has to be ultimately me. And it has had a huge impact now.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Jana! :) Funny how something like prioritizing comfort can have such a big effect, but it really does :)
@lunellevanniekerk29872 жыл бұрын
I enjoy adult colouring and mosiac projects 🌿
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Ah I love it!
@gabrielaaires99 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I really enjoy watching your videos. I can relate to you in many ways like being HSP, and loving learning more about slow living and minimalism. Just wanted to let you know your content is great! Love it!
@shanlawes2 жыл бұрын
I do crochet for 3 -4 years, daily!
@tamjg2 жыл бұрын
I'm not able to attend many concerts, but planning to take the next day off gives me the freedom to enjoy it much, much more.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's also a good one :) I don't really go to many concerts either, just the bands I really love:)
@XeniaLys82 жыл бұрын
Also colour therapy is helpful. I started to think of different colour s i like like a therapy itself. Ive seen green and yellow give me energy and hapiness , white and black make me most happy and violet exudes beauty and elegance. I observed these things so I use them more often, yes, colour therapy is a great form of self care and I recomend this to everyone
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Ah very interesting, thanks for sharing! :)
@leeadams16852 жыл бұрын
My screen free hobbies are gardening and riding my motorcycle. I also just love to read books not related to work and cooking new recipes and old. I love your channel!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lee! :)
@luciasnov93572 жыл бұрын
The tv in our dining area has broken. We spent all week eating togheter without any background noise...such a quality time. Now with the tv back we have fallen back to the old habits. Thank you for a reminder to focus on being more present in the mundane, everyday life 👏
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Ah very interesting :) Thanks for sharing Lucia, take care!
@xxcnd83xx2 жыл бұрын
I agree about pretty much everything that you said:) The only social media I check besides of KZbin is Instagram, and I only check it in the evening for a limited period of time, and only accounts that make me happy like cats accounts, kdrama related accounts, more cats...Since last summer, I replace some of my social time with a yoga session. I had noticed how some social medias would be make stressed and angry at the world and I didn't like that. So now, my evening winding down routine starts with a bit of yoga (doesn't have to be long, if I'm tired after work, I just do a 15 min), a nice shower, and a bit of happy Instagram. I used to think that I couldn't do yoga because I didn't have time but that was just an excuse. Most of us can find 15 min everyday, if we just put away our phones. The hardest thing is to get on the mat, that's why I love to practice at home. I don't have to get ready, or to feel feel self conscious, I can practice in my safe place and in my underwear if I want to 😂 Another that has helped me calm down was gaming. I know it's weird, it goes against everything I've heard or read, but when I'm very stressed I can't concentrate on a film, let alone a book and it's so frustrating. Gaming provides a escape from the world while keeping my mind engaged, and I always feel calmer after a good gaming session (of course, I mean playing quiet, relaxing games, not scary games or plateformer) I don't have a lot of screen free hobbies I'm afraid. I like yoga, coloring books while listening peaceful music, doing things like painting my nails or doing hair masks, organising and re-organising my things, looking at pictures from when I was little, or simply spending time with my mom, my favourite thing.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Cindy! Love what you shared about the benefits of just doing yoga in your own home, in your own space. That's exactly how I experience it too. I wouldn't do it regularly if I had to go to the gym or something. And also, love gaming too :)
@camillesofina3461 Жыл бұрын
Walks in nature as often as I can 🙏😊😍
@jezojezo44502 жыл бұрын
giving up on social media is really calmer
@feylights1662 жыл бұрын
A screen free hobby (and creative outlet), is storytelling with my best friend! We create these epic stories that last for months. It technically isn't screen free anymore, as we no longer live close enough to see each other everyday, so we Skype. I also love reading, writing (which sometimes does involve a screen), going for walks, and ballroom dancing.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Ah that's so cool, never heard of it :)
@danielholmes-nj5nqАй бұрын
My screen free hobby is diamond painting. I discovered it during the pandemic and it has changed my life immeasurably.
@alexandraalmeida36612 жыл бұрын
It’s the first video I watch of you, I found it by chance, when looking for art journaling, but I decided to listen till the end and I am so glad I did, because I do many of the things you do and some people find me crazy! I always arrive early, I leave the house much earlier to go to a place or to work, in order not to be stressed if something delays me, I do things today that I could do next week, because I have the time now and I feel at peace knowing that if something happens, the task is already done, etc. This causes people to think that I am eccentric in a bad way. And I could mention other things you do that I do as well and that make other people look at me as if I were an alien! So I feel very happy and validated even to have listened to you and knowing that there are people like me and we’re definitely not crazy. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have lots of non screen related activities, such as art journaling, stitching, embroidery, crochet, drawing, painting and crafting, and that’s so good for my mental health. Love from Portugal ♥️💚💙💛💜💗🖤🧡❤️
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
🤗💖
@ellieD232 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera! I really loved numbers 1 and 8. Cleaning my house actually puts me in a bad mood LOL. I know other people who find it energizing, and I kept pushing myself to be like them (telling myself that if I had a spotless house I would feel more relaxed, satisfied, or whatever). But it's just not true for me and I'm going to be a "3 or 4 star" person now too :) With respect to mindful eating, you are bang on. It's interesting because I would often feel SO exhausted and confused as to why, telling myself I wasn't doing "anything". But in reality was doing way do too much, on a micro level. Literally trying to eat my breakfast, while simultaneously emptying the dishwasher, replying to texts and listening to the news in the background. On a subconscious level it was so draining and I just never realized it. What a way to start my day! Now, I am so much happier focussing on one or two things at a time. PS your hair is gorgeous!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love that so much Ellie!! I can really relate to what you said about feeling you weren't doing too much, but then realizing you were actually doing 5 things at once, which is very draining for our brain (especially in the morning time, it really has a big impact on the rest of our day :))
@tincy39742 жыл бұрын
I'm not really creative, i wish I am, I don't know how to start so what I do is, I write. I copy books. I feel that it benefits my mind.
@sunnysideup82832 жыл бұрын
I love to paint-mostly Watercolour, I also knit and sew. Whenever possible I go birdwatching with my husband and that really calms me down and I am ready to take on the stresses of life again...😊
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Oh I love that!! Watching the birds is also one of my faves, we have a lot of them here
@katiemynette42852 жыл бұрын
Heart of Kentucky. Hello beautiful VERA, at SIMPLE HAPPY ZEN. I don't do well with keeping my place completely clean all the time either. I'm getting back into my musical instruments I pray for you, your sweetheart, and your mother. Love you, Katie.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind comment Katie and for your support and always thinking of us 🤗💖💕 Hope you're having a good week so far!
@lucying2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera, my new favourite screen-free hobby is mending my clothes. I really enjoy art-making but I often find that I get frustrated when I create something that has no real use except being beautiful. I found a really cool book about clothes mending and was inspired to gather together all my damaged clothes and start working through them. I have been using embroidery stitches to make mends that are sometimes invisible and sometimes purposefully visible and cool looking. It combines so many things I want to do - be creative, appreciating my belongings and the work and resources that went into them, save things from going to landfill, and not stare at screens, and end up with something useful and beautiful again. Btw I love your idea of always being at least 30 min early for things, I think I’ll try it out as an antidote to my usual pattern of planning to arrive just in time and often ending up late and stressed.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Ah that's so cool! Thanks for sharing Lucy
@Shamizen2 жыл бұрын
Can you share the book's title? Thank you
@lucying2 жыл бұрын
@@Shamizen yep, it’s called “Mend! a refashioning manual and manifesto” by Kate Sekules. I’ve also found lots of other really good ones at my local library, but that one isn’t just about how to mend, it also has some really interesting history about about clothing and mending, and tables showing how to mend huge numbers of different fabrics.
@marisacooper5364 Жыл бұрын
Hello Vera, so appreciate how well you articulate your experiences and advise. Your content is perfectly aligned with the mindfulness and self care practice that I’m developing for myself at age 51! You are educating both my husband and I about our own emotional intelligence, empathy, sensitivity and even burnout 🙏🏻 your heart is so kind
@bilindalaw-morley1612 жыл бұрын
As an Australian public transport user I sincerely endorse the "arrive early//have a buffer zone" method. Sometimes I need three bus connections and the Journey Planner service will often give me connections that are, for example, as little as two minutes apart. I'm keeping much calmer since I realised they basically have the same app I do. Now I check the app myself, I double walking times because I'm not a speed walker and I only phone the service if I need to confirm something or check the location of a stop, which I often do or I feel guilty at not doing my bit to encourage public service employment! I always have a book, and my phone. I'm just doing what I'd probably be doing at home anyway--reading or scrolling. I've been surprised though how nice it sometimes is to sit sit and do absolutely nothing(except for reading bus numbers!)
@mira76422 жыл бұрын
Minimalism is not only about decluttering stuff but also how you set your mindset and manage every single aspect in our life
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Yes! :)
@Bethh38902 жыл бұрын
These are good ideas. I like to spend time during the week trying new plant based recipes. That would be my hobby. And if course taking leisurely walks outdoors. Even walking around in a cemetery is calming.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Cooking and trying new recipes is so much fun! :)
@ltlt52682 ай бұрын
Thanks for your videos They help me to calm down so much.. as I am at the brink of burnout from my demanding job recently
@robbiefishing2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice re: social media. I too make my living on KZbin. I have a public Facebook page to share my videos, but no account to browse Facebook. Deleting it was an absolute game changer for my mental health. And... I also agree on guarding my calendar. Some days it seems like I live my life for other people. Everyone seems to want to put their finger on my time. I have had to learn to say NO and put up boundaries. Excellent video Vera, excellent advice right across the board. Well done.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Robbie :) Happy you agree about the social media, even if you make a living online :)
@fredrikolofsson19722 жыл бұрын
I have changed my life by doing everything in 120km/h to 0km/h ... when i decide to do something i do it with mindfullness ... it works with almost everything like right now i am fixing a 50 year old bike i bought for 5 EUR :D and if it takes 1 day or 10 days it does not matter cause i take it easy and it is more fun when you can just take a break and sit and stare at the bike for 20 min without thinkig much ... i love mindfullness and i am so happy i found your youtube channel ...you are really inspiring (sorry for my english i am from Sweden :D )
@melissapalmer74962 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video thank you! Downgrading your expectations to 3/5 for cleaning is something I think I will adopt, as I always feel stressed about never being on top of everything. I love hobbies and arts and crafts. Currently I love to crochet as well as tatting (it’s an ancient craft for making handmade lace) as well as cooking and gardening. Getting outside at least one to two times a day is crucial for my mental health I have found
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that one resonated with you Melissa :) It has been a big change for me for the better. :) Also, love the hobbies!
@laurenhill1992 жыл бұрын
I love to go for walks around my neighborhood without my phone. I take it most other places with me in case of emergencies even if it's turned off but I love leaving it on the kitchen table when I'm not far from home. My husband and I enjoy going out to eat with our phones tucked away. I guess we actually enjoy each other's company :-)
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love that! Feels so much more free without your phone around :)
@peperiday2 жыл бұрын
I never think about arriving early before. I will apply this in my life for sure. Thank you for sharing valuable tips.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it! :) Take care and have a lovely day!
@nicoleac57222 жыл бұрын
Thank u for this vid. Your 2nd point resonates with me - i try to buffer in time for arriving early each time i go for an appointment, especially if there is space to walk about & just have a moment to explore, even if just to sit on a bench & people watch. That is such a great habit as it calms you down & makes people appreciate that you make the effort not to take their time for granted (by being late & hassled). The appointments always flow smoothly after that. :)
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! :) Thanks so much for sharing. I've also found that appointments flow more smoothly if I do it like this, and it's been a game changer for important meetings like job interviews too.
@amyli0922 жыл бұрын
Offline hobbies are one thing, and I do try to make time for them whenever I have the extra time. Because my situation in particular does cause me overwhelm or stress sometimes depending on different factors within my schedule at work or school , I'm finding that self care needs to be a bigger priority to help reduce these feelings. Journaling really helps with this sometimes, but some other activities I also love doing is taking baths, doing some yoga/light stretching or taking the time to meditate. Thank you for this video, Vera ❤️
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love that Amy :) You have so much on your plate, definitely lots of self care is needed too :)
@anartisticadventure2 жыл бұрын
My screen free hobby is skiing and painting!!! Love it!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I've never been skiing before
@Verenaaschulz2 жыл бұрын
As an HSP I try to wake up a couple of hours before my little family because then I have time to recharge and do some meditation before the day starts. I take many small breaks every day and try to do breathing exercises as much as I can when I need it 😊🌷
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
I love it! :)
@Verenaaschulz2 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen thank you and your video is great 😊🙏🌷
@amandasymon43632 жыл бұрын
Still working on letting go of the need to have things perfect. I am also much more aware of the negative self talk now. Taking time to rest is now a new priority. Thank you for making me feel less alone with these tendencies.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Amanda, happy you're enjoying my videos :)
@dinasf37182 жыл бұрын
Great tips...thank you. I love that one about guarding the calendar.... I find long walks and hiking in nature to be really helpful
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dina, I agree! :)
@kimward58622 жыл бұрын
My screen free time is gardening, flowers and vegetables
@Sera_Vaz2 жыл бұрын
Vera, thank you for making this video. It is a reminder for me to slow down and do screen-free things. I enjoy colouring different shapes. This hobby gives me that child like happiness. I also enjoy reading very much. Nothing beats a good book and a relaxed space.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love that!! Thanks for sharing :) I think I'll steal your idea and just try some colouring and doodling different shapes for a while, to get used to being more creative with drawing and art )
@Sera_Vaz2 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen Yes, please. Share your little art work with us as well :) when we all are feeling child like glee it breaks us free from all the bloackages we create in ourselves :)
@askban93183 ай бұрын
Very excellent video series to understand the life and to live with out stress. Thanks Mis. I am Asoka Bandara from Aranayaka sri lanka.
@totelledimson47912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great advices that are very life enriching 💚
@cathylynnpietranton2 жыл бұрын
Staying off social media except for KZbin. Thanks Vera for sharing great tips. Hugs and love ❤
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :) I agree, I actually think KZbin isn't really social media, it's more like a search engine, but it does have many social media elements. I just love it so much as a resource and also as entertainment and relaxation :) Have a great day!
@deborahmeyers5512 жыл бұрын
Vera thanks for sharing 💜 I too do not any longer obsess about cleaning the house I feel much calmer and less bored about it! I do art to feel grounded I'm glad you're reconnected to your creative side I'm really excited for you Vera loved this video💜
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words Deborah :) Have a lovely day!
@Zenbee7232 жыл бұрын
Helpful & useful advice as always! “intentional” is a step before wu wei = action without intention= zen
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) Also, I love a good matcha latte 😄
@LittleDaff2 жыл бұрын
I like gardening as a screen-free hobby. Even though I only have a small balcony, but still, I'm growing tomatoes and dahlias and have house plants. They help me reduce stress.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
That's so cool! :) I can see myself enjoying that, maybe one day I'll start a balcony garden too :)
@sphkfg2 жыл бұрын
So glad your channel was suggested to me. Trying to take it slowly and be more mindful lately, not an easy task for mums, but possible. I really like the way you talk, with calm and happy voice. Also beautiful sunny curls you've got🌼 cheers🤗
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for leaving such a sweet comment!
@ImMizGreeny2 жыл бұрын
hi vera,I always come back to your videos to find calm and to navigate towards slow living. thank you for sharing the tips about the clean home. it resonate with me, because I feel exhousted to clean all the time, that I’, 7 month pregnant. hope all is weel on your side.
@thisisepic30522 жыл бұрын
Honesty, as soon as I clicked the video I immediately felt relaxed! I even smelled Chamomile tea!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Aw that's so nice! :)
@pigletsbank4372 жыл бұрын
Green tea is great start of my morning 🍵🌱!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Yes, there's nothing like it! 😄🍵
@pigletsbank4372 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen and preparing and eating food is one of my favourite
@anitamehrotra42782 жыл бұрын
As always your intentional living is inspirational ❤️
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Anita :)
@minimalmomgreece2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful my dear Vera! It reminded me how I can relax these quite stressful days that I have. Yes I do have screenfree hobbies, but mostly I spend time with my little daughter.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
That's also a lovely way to spend the time of course :) Thank you, have a nice rest of your day!
@sykkuro3982 жыл бұрын
I discovered a new found passion this year in bouldering! Great environment to socialise or just be alone and climb. Good workout too :)
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Ah that sounds like fun! Never tried it :)
@lindatendron52932 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera ! I’m happy to see you and your video ! Yes I’m agree about this video! Thanks a lot 😍🙏
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Linda, have a wonderful rest of your day! 🤗
@intigniadickey22242 жыл бұрын
My screen-free hobby is Barbie dioramas and decorating Barbie houses.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Oh that's something I haven't heard before! 😄
@theresew99102 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera my no screen hobbies are reading, walking and a new recent one from watching your channel self care ❤️ thank you as always 🤗
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love that!! :) Have a great day and see you again this weekend
@cindynovinca952 жыл бұрын
hi, Vera! I'm Cindy from Indonesia, and I'm one of your loyal subscribers.. I'm planning on going to live my life in a more simple way.. I hope I can adapt some of your frugal-minimalism living style and wonderful mindset really soon.. thanks for sharing and keep up the good work~
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much Cindy! So happy my videos are helpful for you :) Have a wonderful day
@Lightleader022 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video🙏💕after recently learning i'm a hsp all of these tips are really eye opening and helpful for me, so glad i found this channel!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that! :) Thanks Tara
@5678asdfzxcv2 жыл бұрын
I so needed to hear this, it's time !!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
You can do it! :)
@christiankelley41452 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another beautiful video!! You look great!
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much :)
@anartisticadventure2 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of arriving early because I always try to get the most of my time and end up doing things up until the last minute. But I have been focusing on having down time between activities
@anartisticadventure2 жыл бұрын
I like the being comfortable and I like the no phone in the morning too
@totelledimson47912 жыл бұрын
I live in the Philippines and my screen free time is playing golf in the mornings after a quiet and mindful breakfast.
@priyankadubey8432 жыл бұрын
Your videos are such mindful.. peaceful place to be for me🌼🌸🌺😇
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that :) Thank you!
@lineazielsdorf13582 жыл бұрын
I like your idea of leaving early in order to be on time.
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linea! Feel free to try it sometime and see how you like it :)
@ashash4life2 жыл бұрын
I permanetly deleted my Facebook account a year ago and don't miss it or ever plan on being back on. Same with Twitter. I now just have Instagram & KZbin. My off screen hobbies are singing, writing songs, hiking, gardening, crotcheting and sometimes reading books 💗
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Love it!! Thanks for sharing
@marissaclaridge76272 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video...very helpfulxxx
@SimpleHappyZen2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it!! :)
@userl697 Жыл бұрын
I have a few hobbies but one of my favorite things to do is going to a “moestuin”. There is a place called the “Mengelmoestuin” its magical. In bergambacht. I go work there as a volunteer every Thursday.
@SimpleHappyZen Жыл бұрын
Cool! :)
@userl697 Жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen if you live anywhere nearby, the Mengelmoestuin is open on Friday for visitors. Have a tea in the gardens is like heaven. Highly recommend