5 Things that changed my life forever

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» Intro 0:00
» Being 'on' all the time 0:47
» Perfectionism & limiting beliefs 3:08
» Who you are and who you aren't 6:25
» Taking charge vs. Marketing 8:41
» Silence is key 10:55
» Final thoughts & recommendations 12:49
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[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for watching, my friends! 🤗💕 What’s something unconventional or ‘strange’ that really helps you to live a happy life? 👇

[@dawnknowles9092]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your tips and strategies. I've been setting some sound boundaries recently because with respect to your tip #5 I too have been feeling overwhelmed with all the content on my phone, social media, television etc. I have set an evening boundary phone and TV off downstairs between 7 and 8. When I go upstairs to my bedroom that is my 'safe zone' no food, no TV. My phone goes on do not disturb and I play a meditation or read a book, journal and then sleep. This was hard at first but has gotten easier over time. Love your videos!

[@teresaromero8655]

Being myself ! 😉

[@terezap.6707]

Putting my phone on plane mode A LOT :)

[@doubles1545]

Something that has been life-changing for me is accepting that goals change and that’s OK. Circumstances change, some goals just take longer, sometimes I realize what I wanted a year ago is no longer desirable. It’s not a failure to adjust goals as life goes along.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

YES!! This. Hahaha

[@SunnyKindJourney]

We often just focus on climbing higher and miss all the beautiful little things that are happening in our daily lives. Therefore, take a deep breath and feel the gratitude of being alive today❤ Have a nice day!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Lovely! You have a nice day too

[@craftingexperiments-StellaT]

Dear Vera, thank you for being you. Your calmness and gentleness is like a medicine for me. Just when I'm having the worst day, bad weather, bad news, bad experience, unable to focus, getting so down, you come to remind me it's ok to feel that way. I'm not super human, I'm allowed to not being there all the time. It is not what others want from me, it is about not wanting everything from me. Thank you.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Stella, I'm so happy to hear my videos can do that for you 💕💕💕💕 Sending you a big hug

[@louisehorsfall9400]

My current motto is "embrace the space" learning to sit more comfortably with single tasking mundane tasks, sitting for a minute and doing 'nothing' or taking some deep breaths.

[@allyson1386]

I really appreciate your gentle and genuine personality, Vera. You feel like a kindred spirit, in part because I’m also an HSP and vegan, but also just in your presentation. I cut out most news, which helps decrease the stress load, but as a wildlife advocate, the cruelty is constant. Fortunately, I’m with several groups doin wonderful work and I’m helping our animals. Have a beautiful day and thank you so much:):):)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Allyson and for being a friend to the animals and working on helping them!!

[@MargoSickele]

I find that silence has been so key to my well-being. I used to have music or the television on all of the time; now I find those things annoying at times, and really just want silence, especially when I've been overloaded with work, etc. Thank you as always for these great tips and reminders.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Exactly! :) Me too :) Thanks Margo

[@ellen823ful]

Yes. I need silence regularly.

[@louisehorsfall9400]

I really crave white space and yet I still find it uncomfortable because I'm a recovering productivity addict. I can drive home In silence, while I process my day and then sleep better. Alternatively, I can listen to academic audio books, come home more frazzled, not remember what I heard, and then lie awake processing my day because my mind needed that space. It's really a no brainer but it's my current area of discomfort to sit with silence.

[@MargoSickele]

@@louisehorsfall9400 I think we all have to find the way that uniquely works for us. I used to find music the thing that was most relaxing during my work commutes, but slowly that changed as I got older.

[@SzMoore913]

Your authenticity shines through in every video! Thank you, Vera! Sending love and blessings to you. 💚❤💛💜💙

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much Suzanne 🤗🍃 Have a happy Wednesday!

[@yusefchaib2284]

Thank you, I see myself in you. I am learning that I am HSP. I love you, sister❤

[@Kyraann.]

WOW thank you so much Vera for the shout out! Your channel is always so inspiring

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Love your videos too 🤗💕

[@Kyraann.]

@@SimpleHappyZen Thanks again Vera ☺️🤍

[@cheryl8493]

I also have found that silence, at certain times, is so important to my mental state or else I feel too much anxiety

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So important :)

[@juliab628]

I loved all of your points here and I agree with them completely and YES..what you said at 8:35...so true! This happened to me once with someone who called themselves my friend but then got upset with me when I did not invite her to a graduation event and then stopped talking to me nicely when I let my Facebook account go for a bit to detox. I eventually realized that this person was not meant to be a part of my life any longer and that that was truly okay. It wasn't my job to try to keep explaining and apologizing because her feelings were hurt. I'm not responsible for how other people might feel so I now remember that truth and I do not take on other people's hurt feelings. It's still hard. But overall, we are called to be loving toward others, even when they think differently then we might think about something. Here's my (5) things that changed my life forever! 1 Accepting Christ as my Lord & Savior🥰❤ 2 Living out my faith by trusting that God is there for me and seeking him 1st 3 Finding a church family who truly cares bc support is so uplifting :) 4 Beginning my minimalism jouney and purging probably 75% of what we own 5 Learning that you can't please everyone and getting peace with that

[@teresaromero8655]

“ Good “ is good enough. Use the “Turn Off Switch “ Great video ! Loved it ! 🤗

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay, thanks Teresa, happy to hear it! Hope you're having a nice day

[@darrenpierson2650]

I watched a documentary on people becoming Buddhist and living in Plum Village. During this they had a retreat and someone asked about silence. This isn’t the exact quote but the person explained that “silence is a strong, powerful, and loud noise” . I never thought of it until I did my second job in silence. I didn’t listen to music or audio books, but just did my job and I felt so much better when I was through. I should say I clean my church so I am the only person there. It helped to realize how much input we gave in our lives every day as you said. I work at making sure I get this time every day, it’s refreshing!

[@kalpic11]

I was thinking of Kyra's video when I saw the title. So nice that you're inspired by her!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes I thought her video was great :)

[@ajt0319]

Your story about your 6 year old self made me think of the saying “Dance like nobody’s watching”. 💞💃🏼🥳

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes exactly haha :)

[@alisonlee4723]

You are just the best Vera, all 5 comments are so true, the sunset water pictures are SO beautiful, we all need more calm xx

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Alison, so glad you enjoyed it :) Take care and have a lovely day!!

[@kimsenn5024]

Love, Love, Love this! I'm retired 3 years now and am just starting to take breaks from projects or chores during my days. When I worked and even when I was swamped, I still took breaks, usually a short walk around the building at least 3 times during my work day to unwind and recharge.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Love that! I think taking breaks is way more important than we think :)

[@Rome_Vienna]

With your type of kindness & gentleness, it is possible that all of us could collectively create a Heaven on Earth! Thank you for this beautiful content Vera.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you for your kind comment!! Have a happy Monday

[@faithpackett3315]

I'm definitely in a burn out. I'm listening lady.

[@Robert-qm1ld]

Hi Vera. Listening to your point 5 I began to think about the difference between stillness and silence, understanding silence can help a person achieve stillness but is not necessary. As for unconventional or strange, realizing that we do, indeed, travel through life on our own, being among others who might or might not support us from their separate, private journey.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi Robert! Yes good point! Actually, I was also thinking about the difference between stillness and silence while I was filming this hahaha. It's like a thumb is a finger, but not all fingers are thumbs 🤔

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

Vera, this video is perfect! You highlight beauty, serenity and peace with your words, scenes of nature and smile. Thank you for sending positivity out into the online world. ❤️ Suzy

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Suzy 💕 Have a wonderful day!

[@lucytitus2183]

Everything you said so soothing. Moments of Silence help me so much to find peace and calmness. I have always loved your channel because you are such a genuine and beautiful person. God bless you my friend. 🙏🏻❤️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much for your kind comment Lucy!! 💕 Hope you're having a lovely day so far

[@kaydixie5727]

Thanks for your honest sharing - we appreciate it immensely!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it! :) Thanks Kay

[@MarielaMerino]

I was just thinking the other day how we're all mostly consuming content whether intentional or not. Sitting in silence is something I like to do in the morning when I wake up for a few minutes before I start my day. I highly recommend!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes, so lovely!!! :) Happy you're enjoying it too

[@eliseblog3690]

It’s funny because you were talking about marketing everywhere and it was cut by an ad 😄 I remember going home after 1 week hiking in nature, I was in the subway and I was feeling annoyed whithout knowing why. After I few stops I realized that I was reading all the ads that are displayed at every station, and each of them made me strongly react. I hadn’t seen an ad in a week, and suddenly I saw dozens. I was thinking stuff like « this is stupid » or « this is sexist » or « this is not how it works » etc. That’s what an ad is designed for ! They want to grab your attention so that you remember the brand. Even if they look stupid. Unfortunately I can’t remove the ads from the subway :) but I look at them differently now.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hahaha great timing 😂

[@feylights166]

#1 resonated with me. I have been feeling like I have nothing to show for myself when it comes to my professional life, so I have definitely succumbed to my self-worth being based on condition.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it resonated with you :) You know, there's no real need to have something to 'show for' in my opinion, as long as you're living a happy life :) I think that part of life gets talked about too much. You're already 100% good enough just as you are right now, with the things you're doing right now. 🌷💕

[@dannmurray1199]

Oh my dear young lady. You are wise beyond your years. Whatever you went through has made you insightful, helpful and a beautiful human being. I am quite a bit older than you but can relate on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your experiences and helpful caring tips. And I have to mention how much I love the beautiful nature shots in your videos. Please keep up the meaningful work....you truly are a ray of sunshine!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awe thank you so much D'Ann for leaving such a nice comment! It really made my morning 🤗💕🌷 Happy to hear you're enjoying my videos including the nature scenes. Have a wonderful day!!

[@peggymann925]

So glad I found you a while back. You seem wise beyond your years. Everything you say makes sense. Thank you!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Peggy, I'm glad you're here too!

[@kimberlyd7091]

What a great and inspiring video once again. I agree with all your points. Perfectionism and fear of failure especially are both beliefs that have very much limited me in my life. And that's exactly what I'm trying to change now. And yes to moments in silence.. I personally need some peace and quiet and moments of stillness to function better. Thank you Vera. ♥️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Kimberly and wishing you all the best with letting go of perfectionism :)

[@anjakeller6612]

Dear Vera, completely off topic but thank you for modelling divine feminine energy so beautifully ❤️ Love from Switzerland

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Anja! 💕 Have a lovely day!

[@andeeanko7079]

Vera, I absolutely loved every word of this. I can relate so much to all your little stories and insights. Thank you 🙏💕

[@connieclark1288]

Thank you for all the good information. I liked "Use your off switch."

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Connie, happy to hear it! :) Permission to use your off switch 🤗

[@sharonshmuel3386]

So happy you find inspiration from Kyra you are both my favorites 💖❤️🇮🇱💝

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear that!! :) Thanks Sharon, have a great day

[@cltinturkey]

Powerful message and such beautiful images throughout. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy you enjoyed it :) Have a wonderful week!

[@Milsukix3]

I think it's also important what media we consume and that we should be deciding what we want to consume. That's why I prefer youtube over everything because I can choose actively what and who i want to watch. This doesn't happen in the case of tiktok, instagram etc. And it's important who we decide to watch, as I find your videos really soothing and if I hear your voice in my head later on it's not a problem haha! Thank you for the videos, keep on doing good job :)

[@Jlm7908]

I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts in this video! Thank you so much.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it, thanks Scott, have a nice week!

[@ozlemarslan445]

You have just summoned up what I have been trying to do in last couple of years and you put them all so precisely. Thank you!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it!! :) Have a great day

[@jennyjen-jj-6269]

Thank you Vera, for your calming thoughts/content. I felt so great just listening to you today!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Jenny, that's so nice to hear :) Have a happy Monday!

[@amyhoover9]

I can definitely resonate with the whole idea of overconsumption when it comes to my media usage, especially with KZbin or even Instagram on occasion. It really just triggers all sorts of anxiety induced emotions, and what doesn't make this any easier for me to combat this is when life outside of the Internet becomes too much for me to handle. If there's one thing though that helps me when all else fails, it's just talking about it to someone, whether it's someone in my family or my boyfriend. Thank you for the valuable information and insights in this video, Vera ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I agree, thanks Amy! :) And yes, talking about things can be so healing :)

[@travelingsouls]

Thank you! This video was great! Many of the things I have discovered over the past few years! Glad I am not alone on my path!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it! :) Have a nice day today

[@OnTheSensitiveSide]

Beautiful. Very humbling and inspirational! 💃🏻☯🕉💖

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Shannon 🤗🌷 Have a happy day today!

[@sarvene1798]

Eversince I’ve let go of perfectionism, life seems full of possibilities and can relate so much to your story from childhood. Lots of love.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Exactly!! :) Happy to hear it :) Have a lovely day!

[@netta1383]

I've been following your lovely channel for about a year, and I think that was my favorite video! I will definitely watch it again! Thank you 🌻💫💜

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay, thank you so much Netta, that's nice to hear!

[@chrstopherblighton-sande2981]

Very inspiring video and a good reminder of some of the things that can really impact our wellbeing for the better. One thing that changed my life forever was the concept of self compassion. Whilst I still have a long way to go to really integrate it into my life, it has made a huge difference.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes! Love it :) thanks for sharing

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Vera for sharing. I also struggle with perfectionism. Now that I'm older I have backed off some but it's a work in progress. Vera you are such a beautiful young woman and a great inspiration.❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Cathy!! :) Haha yes it continues to be a work in progress :) you're awesome for working on it!

[@ASmurf100]

Definitely each of the 5 points you mentioned I struggle to keep in check sometimes, especially with being on my phone too often, knowing well how marketing can just be everywhere when I don't actively notice it and try to ignore it and with perfectionism. Although I feel with perfectionism I do really try to stick with just doing my best and knowing that for most people it will be more than enough of an effort with the quality of my work, productivity etc, rather than my internal sky high perfect expectations, which only stresses me out unnecessarily. Thank you for another great video Vera, exactly when I needed to take all the advice on board the most.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy to hear you enjoyed the video and that it resonated with you 🤗🌿🌷 Have a lovely day!

[@deborahmeyers551]

Thanks for your reminder about I don't have to be on all the time I have an off switch Vera I definitely am adopting this from now onwards. I like to switch off my door buzzer for peace and turn my phone on silent 🤫 when I want to chill thanks for Sharing Vera 😘

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're very welcome Deborah! YES, I also switch off my door buzzer sometimes haha. Next time you switch off the door or your phone, use it as a reminder to use your own off switch for a little while as well :)

[@isabelwallensteinalmeida9068]

Listening to HAPPY ZEN was life changing for me. Thank you Vera... very very much! 🌸🌸🌸

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much Isabel!! :) Have a happy Monday!

[@mrale6287]

I love your channel! Your videos are amazing! Really inspiring!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much!

[@sanja7489]

Words of wisdom 🙏 You and Kyra are my favorite minimalisam/vegan/inspirational..All in one🥰

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Sanja!!! 😄🌷💕 I loved Kyra's video about this topic too

[@maripugh]

That is an excellent video! The pressure on us is very real. We must teach ourselves to switch off! 😘

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I agree! :) Thanks Mary, have a great day!

[@kimb884]

Hi Vera, I think this is one of your best videos. I smiled when you said “instant magic.” I’m a big believer in silence, too.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Kim, that's so nice to hear! :) Have a wonderful day

[@ali18398]

Vera, I must let you know, there is some magic in this particular video of yours! I have watched it several times now and you've posted it just 9 days ago! Its a piwerful one. Really full of wisdom, purity and calmness. There is lots of assurity in it too, that things can be okay. Thank you for what you do! You are that spot of calmness in my day that I've always needed. As in my current season of life, I don't get much of it. But your channel is a big help. Sending you lots of love and prayers.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much, that's so nice to hear :) I really loved filming this one too, so I agree there's something special haha, don't really know what though. So happy you enjoyed it!

[@shehnazahmad5213]

Hi Vera I completely agree with you. I don't take calls. My cell always on silence. Notifications all off. Or silent. When I have time I watch my subs yutube videos. All my clients i teach them how I want to be treated. They all don't like inirialy. But, bcs Im Excelent at what I do. They stick with me. Thanks for this and all videos you share.

[@FatimaMD7]

Thanks! gland to find your channel 💗💗💗

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Fatima! :)

[@hellochako]

Hi I'm from Indonesia and i have been following you for quite some time! I just wanna say you're my favorite minimalist influencer because when I was trying to follow others, they were so strict and must do this and that 😭 your videos are very realistic and patient towards our minimalism journey and i love it so much! Rn I gradually decluttering alot of my stuffs and being mindfully conscious ab my decisions! Your stories are so much more relatable, the burnout, the struggles, etc! I wish to live where you live bc it seems like it's fitting to my preferences as well, even tho I'm an extrovert! Anyways so far I'm glad I took control of my stuffs and changing it much better than i was before because of your videos! 🥰 I never comment before 😂 but you deserve so much recognition than what you have rn. Thanks alot! 💕

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!! I really appreciate it :) Take care my friend and have a lovely day!

[@kathleenstetler609]

Thank you so much.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

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

[@nellyd.3666]

talking about skin products: what are you using? Your skin looks amazing!!

[@messemrefaey5955]

Your hair is amazing 💗

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jennyjenkins877]

You are a beautiful soul and I just wanted to thank you for such a meaningful video that I can share with somebody special who needs to hear this. 💞

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much Jenny!! 🤗🍵🌷

[@jirihozpodebrad23]

Beautiful content. Thank you very much 😊

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you!! :)

[@snakesandpsychology]

I would say an important component of this is not blaming ourselves for our perfectionism or sensitivity. Most likely it developed in early childhood in response to an adverse experience. Something felt out of control so now we want (quite unerstandably) to be IN control as a coping mechanism. Try and hold yourself gently :) I know it's easier said than done.

[@bollybelly]

Your dance party story is sweet. ❤

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

You don't love someone because they're perfect, you love them in spite of the fact that they're not. ― Jodi Picoult

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Or even because they're not! :)

[@lilianpoberezny4933]

Thanks Vera. You are looking radiant. x

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Lilian 🤗🍵🌷 Have a happy Monday!

[@chloegould6905]

Hi Vera! What you said about the silence thing, I'd love to just listen to the sound of silence but I find it very alien as, like most people I have to have something to stimulate my mind and as a consequence my mind just wanders off a lot and I can't concentrate for long. Also, some thing I've learnt that have changed my outlook on life is: * Happiness is a choice * The only person that can change things for you in your life, is you * Contrast to the happiness thing, its OK not to be OK and when someone says don't cry or don't be angry, don't listen. Be angry, cry, scream, whatever get is out of your system (within reason) and then you cleanse reset and try again * You can either learn or win, you never fail Much love, Chloe xx ❤️

[@mariec5716]

Hi. If you want to welcome silence in your life. Go down to the beach sit silently listening to the waves. As time goes on, you will be acclimatised to silence...

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for sharing Chloe, love your input too!! About silence and quieting the mind, it's actually really normal for the mind to start chatting when you sit still. Basically, it always does that, but now you're becoming aware of it. So the point isn't really do quiet the mind and get rid of any distractions and thoughts. The point is more to just sit with the thoughts and observe them as an outside observer, instead of being consumed by them. After a while, sometimes you'll notice the mind becomes a bit quieter. And sometimes not :) Both are fine. :) Also, if you do have access to a beach, I can see that being really lovely :)

[@chloegould6905]

Awe thanks guys, I will take that on board x ❤️

[@cltinturkey]

My favorite moments of stillness are best enjoyed around water, be it lakes, rivers, oceans, or ponds. I also love savoring the magnificence of sunsets around the world. There's no other moment of the day that's quite so magical.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes, so lovely! Water always has a calming effect on me as well

[@kingafrankiewicz374]

All what you said is so true ❤️ For me game changers are: saying out loud! how I feel. It is so great, f.e. I say: I'm so tired of this cleaning, and I feel so unmotivated, so helpless, please, do understand me, clean the room and I go for a walk, and get out of a room when I'm really angry (what is difficult is to catch that moment beforehand and actually leave the room instead of getting into fight with words) and joga. That changed a lot.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Love what you shared about communicating how you feel :)

[@breezyvibe]

Thanks!!!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

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

[@steffenreu1789]

Very inspiring.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Steffen! :)

[@mukundjere9230]

Hi Vera.. Great.. Duration of video is very important. 10/12 minutes are enough to say. It's your beauty. You keep ahead of us exact point. Less requirements, unconditional acceptance gives me happiness inside... Thanks a lot 🎉🎉 enjoy 👍

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much, that means a lot!! :) Have a wonderful day

[@sib1007]

Cutting news out ( but not 100%) and not having political discussions (although it's inevitable sometimes) helped me a lot.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Love that! :)

[@sitifachrunnisamalik5627]

I am so glad I found your channel💕💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Me too! 😄

[@mollyv.9629]

Lovely Video ♡

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Molly, have a nice day!

[@geedman]

your beauty is pleasant to the eye.

[@ineshohne4614]

Most Videos you watch it and delete and forget about it. Your Videos are for watching several times, because there is so much in it in good way. Still not easy for me to be less active than others and to feel not weak about it.But getting better with the feeling not being alone.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Ines, I appreciate that :) Changing things like that take practice, so you're doing amazing!

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

I feel there is no silence anymore, I live in a suburb and I just want to escape to the country somewhere. It's very difficult to find some quiet.

[@lawyerina305]

Namaste 🙏🏿

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Namaste 🤗🍵

[@pigletsbank437]

You do you! That's why you are you.. 😃💖 Do what feels right. 🍵☀️🌱

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Exactly! :) Have a happy Monday

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

I would be interested in hearing more of why you did not go for your drivers license. As I myself do not have one ether.

[@shellsvillage]

Excellent

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@lindsey361]

It took me a long time but sleeping isn't lazy it's what my body needs, gap year or even higher education wasn't a choice for me I had to work to live. I'm happy to lurn from you xx

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you for being here and have a lovely day!

[@khadeeshasingh-mccollin7352]

U look so pretty

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you, that's so sweet :)

[@gessivelt]

Thank you Vera, this video has been very meaningful. You said that you have practiced letting go of your perfectionism. Would you like to share some practices that have helped you with that goal? I would really appreciate it!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear you enjoyed the video Gessica! :) I have an older video where I talked all about how I let go of my perfectionism, you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5jCi6ymqbKDZ6M

[@gessivelt]

@@SimpleHappyZen This is great Vera! Thank you for being so attentive in helping us:) ! I will watch the video that you suggest!

[@mariec5716]

Hi Vera. Beautiful person. Thanky for your vids. Have an Excellent DAY....

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Marie 🤗🍃 You have a wonderful day as well!

[@linskesllt4594]

Bedankt

[@linskesllt4594]

Ik heb de laatste tijd al heel veel gehad aan je video's en hou echt van ze. Hoop dat je nog lang verder doet. Jammer dat we niet naar elkaar kunnen sturen. Anders zou ik dit persoonlijk overbrengen. Je voelt echt als "een vriendin" waar ik naar luister. Dat is een fijn gevoel

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Ah dankjewel voor de superthanks en voor je lieve berichtje! Fijn om te horen dat je iets hebt aan mijn video's :) Fijne dag, geniet van het zonnetje!

[@lindaboiteux1758]

You don't need all of those "beauty" products. You are lovely as you are.

[@esmebester4916]

Where can I find your video about your burnout journey as mention in this video?

[@mamavonmaple]

While my depression therapy, I had music therapy. We have to choosen one instrument and let go. This was horrable for me. I want to make nice musik. I want to learn how to do it! I been so understanding your younger you! Best wishes 🙋🏼‍♀️🌈

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Ah yes I totally get that!!! I would've felt the same probably haha

[@osbo54]

You are just so beautiful. You just sparkle with health and well being.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Lynn for your kind words :) Take care and have a lovely day!

[@davidwhitcher1972]

How do we convince society that we have worth without producing anything?

[@ineshohne4614]

I worked part time 10 years ago when it was not such a cool thing to do than nower days.

[@mariaborden7]

How do you quiet the noise in your mind, when you are trying to be still and being in the moment? I am having a hard time silencing the chatter in my mind! I do yoga and meditation, to no avail. Any helpful hints and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@opalchatmon8925]

A suggestion from Eckhart Tolle is to ask yourself, "I wonder what my next thought will be?" It forces your mind to pause.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi Maria! About silence and quieting the mind, it's actually really normal for the mind to start chatting when you sit still. Basically, it always does that, but now you're becoming aware of it. So the point isn't really do quiet the mind and get rid of any distractions and thoughts. The point is more to just sit with the thoughts and observe them as an outside observer, instead of being consumed by them. After a while, sometimes you'll notice the mind becomes a bit quieter. And sometimes not :) Both are fine. :) Also, I like the suggestion from Opal Chatmon

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

I had to cut the news out ages ago. I have found that most things to do with the news aren’t necessary for me to ever even know about at all. Another thing I’ve learned is that someone will be saying something about it somewhere if it’s important enough for me to be aware of. And yet most times, I really didn’t even need to know anyways. I just carry on with my mostly “news” free life and there isn’t really one detrimental thing about it. Besides “news” these days is just another fancy word for gossip and people just slandering other people and a lot of folks running conspiracy theories and creating so much conjecture and at times people just starting unnecessary drama. (Lol. Yes. I live in the US). I find it utterly pointless and annoying anymore. The most recent thing I did was discover just how much I could block on FB. Lol. (I have so little use for it these days anyways and I find it so “tired). Block. Unfollow. Snooze. Delete ads. Just like decluttering “stuff” in my home, it really made a huge difference with what now comes to the forefront on my news roll. I had already nixed highly toxic people and posts but there was still a lot of pointless fodder going on there that was both annoying and distracting.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for sharing! Yes being mindful of our consumption of news and social media can make a huge difference :)

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

@@SimpleHappyZen So true. The song “Jamming Me” by Tom Petty comes to mind there also. Lol. I think it’s perfectly fine to get angry enough about it to stop the madness. As the song says....give ‘em all some place to go...🤣🤣 Some of them I had to also give my middle finger to...on their way out of my life. Lolol. And yah. ZERO regrets about any of it.

[@kmw111]

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[@Englishforkidskids]

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[@kathyesargent9088]

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[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@jennierollins8789]

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[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@j.chayo45]

As a Christian we are called to be set apart and NOT to follow what the rest of the world is doing. So we take rest in not following the crowds or the new trends. Also I used to be hard on myself always busy and I had a burn out. I have learned self care and now that my house is declutterd I don't have to worry much my house stays clean.