3 Ways To Change Your Life for the Better!

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We all know that being active in some form is good for us, and no I don’t just mean physical activity. What I am talking about is socializing, practicing mindfulness, and exercise. But what I want to learn today is why that is. I also want to find out how much exercise is good for us, and when does it become bad? Or does it ever become bad? Why is socializing good for us? What if we don’t enjoy being around people? And what about mindfulness? Is it really helpful? We hear about all of these things every day, but no one really explains if and/or why they help. Because much of this is way over my head I reached out to my friends Cassey, Suze, and Alexa! They are going to share their expertise when it comes to fitness, mediation, and socialization!
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[@katiebwheeler]

Loving these longer more in-depth videos!!! I have a notebook I started taking notes and putting post-it's up of things I want to start including in my day and reasons why, motivation notes, reminders of things I want to take out and again the reasons why. Thank you!

[@Llight-qg9tc]

I love you Kati Morton. ( and not in a stalker way) 😉😏 I really appreciate your wisdom and genuine love for others. 💕💕💕🙏😊

[@Katimorton]

Awe I am so glad you are enjoying the videos!!! And I am so glad you are taking notes and putting up post its to remind you!!! xoxo

[@Llight-qg9tc]

@@Katimorton 🙏😊💗

[@_just_TK]

Katie Wheeler I LOVE @katimorton too but, if I’m honest, it probably is in a “stalkerish” way! 😻🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️😹😹

[@katiebwheeler]

@@_just_TK hehe same, I feel like she's my counselor's unknown sidekick lol she often gets me thinking about things that help make my appointments more productive :)

[@_just_TK]

I wish mental health was treated more like physical health. People are told to take a multivitamin everyday and do 30min of exercise 2x a week but there isn’t that push to do similar preventative care for your mental health. No one recommends self care activities 2x a week. Kat’s doing so much great work to change that and end the stigma!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@92RKID]

Much agreed!

[@Katimorton]

I couldn't agree more!! We need to change the way we think and talk about mental health!! xoxo

[@therozagamerawsome]

I'm a 15 year old boy and I'm going to use this wisdom in my life to help people

[@Katimorton]

Yay!! I am so glad :) xoxo

[@therozagamerawsome]

@@Katimorton OMG you replied

[@gentianviolet2785]

I watched the whole thing & didn't even realise it was 40+ minutes long! Crazy how good the content it is. Thank you Cassey & Katie ❤️

[@NielMalan]

Exercise: Parkrun Socialize: Toastmasters Meditation: Umm, I can be more regular with that. But I love the Insight Timer app.

[@merdershewrote371]

Niel Malan Parkrun is fantastic!! 🙊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@LaVictoireRosee]

OMFG Cassey's videos are great!!! Can't believe you guys know each other! The best part is how sweet and encouraging Cassey is, just bantering away. Keeps you pushing without getting mental fatigue during the physical fatigue.

[@reverentconsciousness8767]

Love the paper flowers in background

[@blondie-1112]

Thanks katie. Been a tough week for me. Nice to get a heads up on a few things. The work you do isnt only benifical to me but to everyone youtube and beyond.

[@Katimorton]

Awe you are so welcome! I am glad you are finding it helpful :) xoxo

[@NenaLavonne]

🦋

[@zmf1452]

I don't know how you do this, sometimes I feel like you're reading my mind. I've been thinking about this topic for the past week trying to come up with an idea to get people to exercise for better mental health and now here you are with a video just about that. Thank you so much, Kati. You produce such interesting and useful content.

[@Katimorton]

Awe yay!! I am so glad it was well timed and helpful :) xoxo

[@thoughttank5107]

I really enjoy your voice, it just brings me at ease 😊.

[@vivsgm7538]

IKR? my favorite part is when she says "Welcome" tho

[@fogwater]

You put so much work into these videos... Thank you, Kati!

[@KoNekoShimizu]

Such a good surprise to see Cassey here

[@carolineandersen9256]

I think for me, an active lifestyle really means a PROactive lifestyle; actually being conscious about what I want and need in my life and then putting an active effort into getting it. Definitely something I struggle with! However, I feel like watching this video has made me more aware of that principle. Thank you for always insightful content!

[@elzanievorster3351]

Perfect timing, thank you Kati💕 You always post things just when needed, it's like you read our minds

[@NenaLavonne]

Elzanie Vorster ❤️

[@nora4642]

Wow I have so much more empathy and respect for Cassie now this was great

[@mollyjosie5835]

This video was super helpful! As someone who was never diagnosed with an eating disorder, I definitely went through low periods in my life where i binged and restricted calories as well as exercising past my limit. It’s crazy how at the time I thought that was the best way to achieve results i wanted. Now I eat mainly at home but i don’t restrict myself from snacks and sweets and i try to do yoga consistently. Like you said in the video; I have really loved my body way more from allowing myself to eat and doing exercise I liked rather than being tough and abusing my body.

[@Karen-vl7vf]

I love this! One activity I found that seems to be overlooked a lot is Zumba. The experience depends on your instructor, but in my class, there's constant movement and music. It lets me blow off steam while not giving negative thoughts a chance to spiral. Thanks for the video!

[@jamieh186]

Kati, you’re doing a great job! Keep it up! Together we’re changing the stigma!

[@Katimorton]

Awe thanks Amy :) xox

[@Fang666x]

Thank you Kati!, this is actually very helpful. I'm going through a hard time and battling an eating disorder and emotional problems, this is something that really helps me out.

[@spooksdraws]

i really liked these interviews/ conversations. great people!

[@Katimorton]

Awe yay!! xoxo

[@docmarmalade5224]

When Kati asked, "What is the most under appreciated part of our body?" I thought: feet. Lol

[@RonLarhz]

And Eyes.

[@pfinhulk6726]

I thought belly, you often feel feelings mostly there, but you hate it for not being 'in shape'

[@robertmaxa6631]

Umm, this isn't a fetish channel 😁.

[@satunbreeze]

Wow! Im definitely someone who struggles to have an active lifestyle and having something to do at my desk definitely will help motivate me to excersize more! Thank you!

[@_just_TK]

n cnsnnts I LOVE your profile pic!!!

[@satunbreeze]

@@_just_TK Oh thank you (:

[@jessicajohnston5693]

I was going to skip lunch today but this video made me realize I need to be kinder to my body. I am just so busy and don't want to cook when I am tired at the end of a long day or tired after forcing myself to get out of bed. Food costs a lot since I buy fast food... It takes me so long to cook food I like at home.

[@sylviabadshamiah321]

thankyou for this very helpful and informative video. This really speaks to me in volumes. I have to seriously watch it with exercise as I'm been obsessed with it in the past and starved myself. I binge eat and restrict. now I use walking to get rid of my stress. I walk with a group which is good as it's supportive and uplifting.

[@vickyzeng4834]

Thank you Kati! This video came just in time! I really needed this

[@Katimorton]

Awe yay!! I am so glad :) xoxo

[@FarOutFeline]

Me: Man, this video is a long one. Do I really want to watch it? (the answer is yes, I watch literally all of your videos, eventually) Half way in: I definitely need to save this video to watch a few more times. I really needed this right now!

[@lozza0810]

1 min in and I already know this is going to be so, so helpful! Loving this series Kati Xx Could trauma be another series you do??

[@blondie-1112]

That would be cool. I know she has touched on the topic on several ocassions. But still a series in a similar format to this one would be awsome

[@Katimorton]

Awe yay!!! And yes it could be! I have a few ideas for the next series already :) xoxo

[@_just_TK]

LaurenAshley in the meantime, check out Kati’s past videos with Alexa! This may help hold you over! Here is a playlist kzbin.info/aero/PL_loxoCVsWqyg4x9m6VqUfz0PmYaZIR0p

[@eggboy8919]

This Video Litually Inspired Me To Go On A 20 Min Run

[@Katimorton]

Yay!!! xoxo

[@ingvildkvakestad]

I am totally burnt out loved this not been exercising socialising or doing mindfullness

[@kathybaker6977]

This video has been SO helpful. Wing active again is where I need to work so thank you!

[@danielac.c.5307]

This actually relaxed me a lot, thank you ❤️

[@jessicasingleton4242]

FAQ Question - I am a recovering alcoholic with social anxiety. I get so much help and comfort from AA books but anxiety makes going to meetings hard and asking someone to be my sponsor feels impossible. Many of the steps involve talking and reaching out to people. How can this program help me stay sober when it relies so much on social interaction, which I really can’t handle right now. Thanks !

[@strollingthroughlife9465]

Hey Kati! Great content as always 💕 Thank you so much for the warning at the beginning, it helped. I was able to pause and mentally prepare myself and thus enjoying the video without being anxious or overwhelmed.

[@eemiaa10]

I really like the new sound effects and editing!! Super cute :) Shawn is rocking it!

[@_just_TK]

Aimee ehhh.....Shawn is a freeloader. Now SEAN is the real deal!!!!! 😹

[@aimlessf]

It is great to hear that excercise doesn't has to be overly intense or hard from somebody that knows that much about it. Excercise and weight los have always been harsh for me, specially since I was raised to "give it all" and go with the "no pain no gain" idea. Mentally, it got me to the point I couldn't even face competitions out of pure fear of not doing well enough, and it also got me a broken bone. I knew I could just do something easier, but sometimes we need somebody else to tell us so. All the information in here is so useful! Thank you Kati

[@lindsaygreener]

This video is so wonderful. Thank you. Excellent stuff.

[@NenaLavonne]

Lindsay Greener 🦋

[@eleftheriaC]

Thank you for this gem of a video Kati. I actually learnt something from all of the women in this video. We need this kind of positivity in our lives :)

[@NenaLavonne]

Eleftheria Chatzitheodoridou 🦋

[@coreyjacq]

Guys if ur scared to be judged at the gym or not motivated I highly suggest you go to orange theory. (As long as ur doctor has cleared you to work out) you have to book classes (they’re 1 hour and if u cancel with less than 8 hours before ur class u have to pay which is a great motivator) you have a heart rate monitor and work to get your heart rate in certain heart rate zones (your screen will change colour depending) it’s a dark lit room with orange lights (so dw u can still see) and everyone is so focused on their own heart rate zones that they don’t even look at you. It’s legit 1 hour and there’s music blasting and a coach who tells u where to get ur heart rate into. I love it. Best thing I ever did for my bulimia. And I love it. It’s so fun and I’ve only been going for a month but I MENTALLY feel better than I have since I was 10.

[@coreyjacq]

I will say that ur calories are tracked based on your heart rate and so if that’s triggering at the moment maybe consider it when you’re able to handle the anxiety that accompanies this 👍🏻

[@akat3628]

Thank you for the video! I'm going to start making these changes today.

[@NenaLavonne]

Avery H that’s amazing! 🦋

[@preenutellacxke]

thank you for the free therapy, kati

[@aleenalol9881]

This video is actually amazing, i feel like this is really going to begin a huge u-turn in my life for the better

[@NenaLavonne]

Aleena Lol that’s amazing! 🦋

[@isabellezimmerman8307]

OMG Cassey Ho! I love her, this is such a nice collab.

[@katiswan3160]

Hey Kati thank you for creating this wonderful video and giving me some tools to use. This is a wonderful topic to talk about. Please do more videos on this topic.

[@nataliemiller7294]

Found this so insightful, thank you for this amazing video is definitely helpful.

[@TheseFourWalls]

💛💕💛 Love you and your channel, my friend. Thanks for all you do. 💛💕💛

[@Katimorton]

Awe I am so glad I could be a helpful resource!! xoxo

[@nicklasm8720]

This is an amazing video (as always when it's one of Kati's) I also know and have used this app called Aura and it literally gives you a 2-3 minute guided meditation a day. So if you have a hard time getting into meditation then I would really recommend this one as it's not that overwhelming and then later increase the time or use another meditation app :)

[@Eden.H]

Hey Kati - just wanted to simply say thank you! Had a rough week of illness and poor mental state, and this video really help the planner part of my mind activete for this next week :D

[@open_mindeddog_training]

Thank you so much! I really needed this video! Are used to think that having an active lifestyle meant that you had to be a runner or into some sort of sports all the time, but this video has changed my outlook on that! This video helped me realize I can take socializing at my own pace! I’m definitely going to try to do a little bit of everything in this video! XX Chelsey

[@XanStephP]

I think this is the best video on KZbin! 💕This is so wonderful! Thank you both!!!

[@GreenLampSam]

What a fantastic, comprehensive video! I was fascinated to learn that we can shrink our amygdala via meditation, and it was super interesting to learn the connection between early-life social trauma and difficulties socialising in later life. I will be using the tips I learned, thanks!

[@Katimorton]

Yay! I am so glad you liked it! I was shocked to find that out too!! Yet another reason to try meditation!! haha!! xoxo

[@abbeyc4865]

Wld love for kati to do a meditation video! ;)

[@brookerickert4046]

Love love love the longer videos!!! 😍

[@romeogodoy4874]

I love long videos like this. Keep it up.

[@bela805]

Hey Kati Thanks so much for these videos that help so many people

[@godemperormeow8591]

How to help people by Kati: Step 1: hear the person out. Step 2: say literally nothing to solve the problem. Step 3: make the person feel special. You are on your towards making the world a better place.

[@anaml3879]

22:40 what a nice mother in law. Mine would be like o yes I am enjoying this view. Lol

[@emmablackwell37]

Wow I needed this video thankyou they are always perfectly timed. Love these long videos they're so informative. I've got posituve quotes and positive qualities on my wardrobe and a book full of reasons not to give up and reasons to stay alive . You help me so much in my recovery Kati thankyou love you xxxx

[@christopherpape4823]

Thanks Kati. This vid was very helpful.

[@ShannonCuevas]

great video! thanks for posting.

[@pEAcEgrL81596]

Love this!!

[@sarahross1260]

Kati, I really would love to see you talk to some people who are not thin on this topic of learning to love their bodies and enjoying exercise. Ragen Chastain, Jessamyn Stanley, Dana Falsetti...

[@Clara-ly4ee]

Great video ! Thank you :)

[@lisamarie4048]

This is so helpful Kati, thanks

[@mickblock]

Chatering about what other people should do. Love it. Keep it up.

[@vivsgm7538]

This video is SO good. I have been coming back to take notes and check things I might have missed on any of the three parts. Wow man, I really appreciate all the effort you put in Katie. You are amazing. I really hope the best for you. I'm soon getting my first credit card (clap clap, I'll try to stay financially "fit" LOL), and the one thing I know for sure I'm doing with it is going to PATREON to support my favorite KZbinrs, among which of course YOU ARE TOP. You definitely enlighten my life and are a gift to the world. Thank You!

[@jimtami1]

Thanks for another great video. Tami

[@Llight-qg9tc]

Thank you, Kati 💖

[@alexr8747]

one of the most wonderful videos!

[@melissahatfield2475]

Here we go👏👏👏

[@thecrazyman7213]

Thanks for the info Kati

[@miki7899]

Hey Kati, I'm a male with CPTSD Anand my past hit me out of the blue 7 yrs and I actually lost everything over time. I'm tryi n so hard to get better mentally and get past horrible trauma and I've been in therapy for 6 yrs and I'm on that doesn't miss my appts and do the homework with 100% of my heart in it. My last therapist stopped taking my insurance and it devastated me, we clicked so well and I just really loved her. Well I found another amazing therapist who is a real free spirit, has a flavor of hot tea made for me when I get, she kicks her shoes and sits Indian style in her chair, etc. I've told her more about all my sexual abuse and don't hold anything back from her because she has me relaxed so much before the hour even starts. Well because of this closeness I feel very attracted to her, not anything I would act on, but I feel bad at times 2with thoughts when we're together. I'm sure you'll say this is sooooo wrong and I need to not go back. I've watched you for a couple yrs now so I feel like I would get the best suggestion from you do to you being so real and down to earth. I also started having feelings with my last therapist as well and I'm a man of God so I feel terrible with them both being married and I know I would NEVER act on it. Please help me Kati if you read these.

[@Ingridlosneslokken]

Kati, thank you so so much for the trigger warning!! This would not have been good for me currently.. thank you ❤️

[@Mai-uu3rq]

absolutely loved this, thank you thank you thank you :)))))))))))))))

[@maragaitan-strane3215]

This video is amazing and just what I was needing to know where to start with all of this

[@KeifusMathews3]

Working on it..

[@NicoleCamileSantosAlexandre]

I love the fact that Kati talks about being a libra and how that may affect her behavior haha ❤️I wonder if there are studies using psychology to analyze zodiac signs traits. Thanks Kati for such a useful video 🙏

[@Ayesha______]

Zodiac signs have been proven to be false

[@jennbun4521]

I can relate. I used to be really skinny. I was obsessed with trying to be skinny. I starved myself, and threw up food too. I was really unhealthy. Finally, I said enough is enough. I choose to be and look healthy. As the pounds started coming back, I was sort of freaking out. But, I would keep telling myself, it’s okay. And you look good too.

[@lisamarie4048]

I thought the term an active lifestyle meant exercising everyday but now I think it is about doing all of the things in the video - socialising and meditation as well as exercise

[@stephaniekubacki3949]

This video feels so so helpful

[@catherinef2605]

Hi Kati! I was wondering if you have a video on what to do if your therapist tells you that she is pregnant? Or what to do/ how to express your feelings about her pregnancy and maternity leave. Personally I feel kinda abandoned by her even though I know she will come back. It’s hard to tell her how I’m feeling about it because I feel it’s not appropriate even though she tells me she will help me process it. But anyways I love you videos! Keep doing what your doing!

[@kee-tu4cq]

Catherine F My therapist is pregnant as well! Ironically I've been ttc myself.

[@ashleyf7555]

AWesome video kati thank u so much😀

[@kellyjackson5693]

Awesome

[@mack0lantern673]

Suuuuuuper helpful!!

[@krystenk3888]

I really need to know how to get better sleep! But I love early videos and that hoodie❤️😘😀

[@Katimorton]

I have a bunch of videos about that!! Just search youtube :) xoxo

[@abbeyc4865]

Try using an 8 hour sleep meditation video. Thomas Hall has a bunch of really good ones here on KZbin. I use it all the time when I really need a good nights sleep. U will be woken up after exactly 8 hours, and it can focus on many things while u are asleep. Good Luck!

[@_just_TK]

Krysten K here are some helpful links! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnKXqekpJeAra8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGSzeGeYdqetjZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Oapapomp1sg7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTQpaWCe91smsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTQpaWCe91smsk

[@Rebelynn56]

I didn't see any links to the other websites - did they get lost? It's a great video; thank you for caring so much about us!

[@meredithshaw5249]

Hey Kati I’m a high school student and I’ve been struggling with intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable anxiety. My family can’t afford a thearapist right now and I don’t know what to do. I also don’t know how to explain it all in a comment but if you could make a video or something on how to deal with this I think it might help.

[@_just_TK]

Meredith Shaw most schools have some sort of counselor on staff. See if u can set up an appointment. If you’re too nervous to ask for one, you can go to a teacher you like ( if you have one) & ask if they can set up the first appointment for you. Even if it’s about to be summer break, it’d still be very helpful and the counselor may help you find someplace budget friendly for the summer. Hope this helps and know that with the right help it DOES GET BETTER!!! ❤️

[@meredithshaw5249]

Thank you TK!!!

[@lucasstrong9208]

I don't know where to ask this, so I hope this is alright. I struggle with depression. I am trying to get out of the house more and pursue more kinds of relationships. I have a date with a girl coming up, and I hope it goes well. My question is, when is it appropriate to tell someone new in my life about it? I've ruined friendships and relationships in the past by mentioning it too early, scaring people away, and too late, ruining the established tone of the relationship. I know I have to tell people that I'm close to about my depression, but I hate doing it because it always goes wrong.

[@yvonnejeanette1726]

I love the flower wall behind you!:) Did you create it? Kati? It would also be beautiful with colors:)

[@mel594]

Kati, what do you think about the popularity of "Law of Attraction"? Most people that I know that applies that law is that they say that it makes them mindful of their deeds and words and thoughts. So yeah, what are your opinions about LOA?

[@reagan6743]

I’d love to hear her opinion on this too

[@kimhoule7742]

Love this. On long road trips I will do glute clenches. When I had a position where I was confined to my desk I had stationary pedals under my desk and a weight bell. I would also do push-ups (forward and backwards) using my desk. Or while grocery shopping, I use the bags as dumbbells and curl them on my way to the car. I Love that all and any exercise can be creative. On the flipside, I definitely will need to learn and practice the meditation piece. And most definitely the socialization!! Another great video, Kati!! Thank you!

[@slarsen3854]

Excellent production quality. At one point I wanted to see your name but you were presenting things. Like they do on CNN, MSNBC basically most programs leave a small version of your logo outside the “safe” zone which is reserved exclusively for your show. Part of the goal is “top of the mind recall.” Who’s production comes to mind in your category?” If they say you, it’s hard name ID(you want hard name ID). Soft ID is when you mention something about your production and then they recall your brand.

[@tia6746]

Looking forward to this! Stressful week :(

[@jag519]

the workouts at 19:00 are so cool, i didnt think something so small would be good exercise

[@Jenrenee5]

Really needed this at this point. I use exercising as a way to replace self harm. But being the perfectionist that I am I have to be my best. So now I'm thinking I may over exercise.

[@luisagiustino6852]

Thank you for this video 🙏

[@samanthasgone]

Just finished cleaning half of my room and I was sweating as well as vacuuming. That’s the only time I’ll break out a sweat and exercise 😂

[@TheIntendedOutcome]

Cleaning my apartment is one thing I can do do this to improve my mental health

[@sarinalight7422]

Thank you 👍🏼💛👍🏼

[@delarame5786]

Hey Katie thank you so much for the great video you forgot to add the links on the description

[@amywalter7570]

Great in depth video!!

[@sapphic.flower]

that prayer looking exercise looks good!