9 habits to help you enter your ~SOFT LIFE~ era

[@neverthelesshallelujah]

Im a nurse and i relate to your side stories sooo much! That “trauma dumping” is so real where we absorb all the traumatic stories and drama of our stories and bring them home and dump them home.. 😢 I create unnecessary drama. Im glad my husband is understanding but he deserves better treatment. moving unto Soft Life Era it is🎀💖

[@jowalkerart]

I have chronic fatigue, and the joy journal is something I need to. With all the confusing info out there, this could help my brain to turn into positive mindset.

[@SarahNicholls]

So sorry to hear about the chronic fatigue. I had long covid for 5 months so I had a very tiny taste of how debilitating it can be (even though my experience was so shortlived). I hope the joy journal helps you, sending lots of love ❤️

[@GertsGhouls]

Sending love & strength. I too im fighting the same fight. X

[@tquirkyt7118]

I didn’t know there is a name for how I’ve changed my life over the past 8 years…love this! We moved to the country, work from home, long walks with my Australian Shepherd Roxy (who looks like Tilly🐾), simple meals, bath nights, stretching in the afternoon, and my mom lives with us so my family is under one roof ❤ I used to say yes too often, but now I’ve embraced my Introverted personality and mostly, happily say no😎 Loving my Soft Life era✨

[@SarahNicholls]

Oh I LOVE this!! And hi Roxy 👋

[@kathrynstiles3509]

This may seem strange, but since I have gone fully plant-based, I feel so much better and inner peace.

[@SarahNicholls]

That's awesome!

[@alisonspence163]

Thank you! I feel you're video was sent my way somehow. I will keep this as a guide to watch and re watch 🙏.... Very inspirational. And I love you're top.. Can I ask what make it is from please 💕

[@Dipgadh]

Same here! Went plant based five years ago and it changed my inner being!

[@Jkization]

I love this I’m so stressed all the time. I’m a yoga instructor for seniors chair yoga and I love it. Been teaching 18 years. And I know I am in burn out majorally thank you for this video. Inspirational

[@SarahNicholls]

What a fabulous job! Sorry you're burnt out ❤️ take good care of yourself

[@erikabossie]

Got myself some comfy slippers for work (early years teacher). They make my work place so much better!!! ❤

[@SarahNicholls]

Love that!

[@charmin78]

I love the practice of taking care of my Future Self so she can delight in the joy I set up for her.

[@marylouiseevans9899]

I Love your video’s! I decided to become a Health, Wellness, and Life Coach a year ago at the age of 53. My Life is forever changed! I just completely look at my surroundings differently. I became present in all my moments, learned to incorporate healthy living in my family’s life on a daily basis, and learned to slow down and just live. I so appreciate listening to your helpful advice. Thank you again💕💕

[@SarahNicholls]

That is INCREDIBLE! So happy for you 🙌🥳

[@annmariecarmedy6588]

Hi how did you go about becoming a life and wellness coach and is it expensive ? Very well done to you also

[@amberp5207]

I’ve always heard of writing what you’re grateful for in a journal. I chose not to do it, bc I felt like I would just be writing the same things in it over and over again. I’ve not heard of a Joy Journal before. This journal makes a lot of sense. Especially, since I have children, pets & a husband. There’s always something ridiculously silly going on in my house. I think it would be fun to write it down & then be able to look back & read my journal & laugh. We have a saying in my immediate family that goes, “You can’t live here if you’re not ridiculous!” Over the weekend, my cat decided to sit beside me & watch me put my makeup on for 45 minutes straight. It may not sound funny to other people, but u just had to see her. The other night, my daughter woke me up in the middle of the night & told me that she couldn’t go back to sleep bc we didn’t have internet! The thing is, she’s only 5. She’s never been on a tablet, video game, computer, barely watches a tv show & she has practically zero screen time. It made no sense at all, but we got a good laugh at that. I’m going to start a Joy journal. Thank u for all of your tips and this very nice video.

[@SarahNicholls]

That's hilarious 😂 Tilly, our dog, also sat and watched me do my makeup the other day! And so funny about what your daughter said in the middle of the night. I hope you enjoy capturing all these sweet memories 💖

[@lynnemargiotta3582]

Wish you were my doctor ❤

[@karenmcneill2602]

This is fantastic advice. Thank you. I hate the idea of other journals...they're just not for me. But a Joy Journal sounds terrific. My Hubby says funny things all the time Id love to record. Our bunny is hilarious, as is our pigeon. I also have a niece and nephews who make me laugh. Again, thank you Sarah!

[@heregoeseverythiing]

Your patients must love you!

[@SarahNicholls]

That's very kind 🥰

[@PoetryPauses]

Joy journal! It's my first time hearing this term and I will definitely remember this. Thank you, Dr. Sarah! 💚

[@quemino]

What a wonderful video. İ mostly live a soft life but it was a good reminder to take more time that is just for me.

[@SarahNicholls]

Yessss, love to hear this 🙌

[@debbiehopper5288]

We moved to the county again . Love it!!!

[@SarahNicholls]

It's so much more peaceful isn't it? So glad you're loving it!

[@HealthHappyLife]

I really love the idea of a 'joy journal'! It’s simple but helps me appreciate the little joys each day. Thank you for sharing - I’ll definitely give it a try!

[@SarahNicholls]

I hope you enjoy it!!

[@DanielaSacerdoti-e9x]

Tilly's eyes❤

[@Squiddified83]

I'm just now learning how to do this soft life thing. So many great tips here. I want to try the joy journal. I do gratitude every day, but that's not quite the same as really savoring those moments and having a single place to put them. And I am learning the consequences of NOT taking exquisite care of myself so that's going to change. Ever since I started chopping vegetables in the afternoon, when I'm high energy, I've made it trivially easy for myself to make a nutritious dinner every night no matter what crazy stuff is going on with my young son or how tired I am at the end of the day. At 5pm my only job is just to dump stuff in a pan and cook it.... So much easier. Now I am going to pack tomorrow's lunch as a gift to my future self. 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Oh I love your idea of chopping vegetables in the afternoon! Listening to your body and your energy levels is so important for making life easier. I might try that too! I hope you enjoy the joy journal too 🥰🫶✨️

[@patriciakilbourn4323]

The hardest thing I had to learn was about saying no. It wasn''t too difficult to learn to say no to activities or the demands of others. It was had to say no to "just one more chapter"' or knitting "just one more row". In short, I have learned to say no to "Just one more..."

[@SarahNicholls]

Oh my goodness, I know what you mean!

[@quinchen4694]

I have been having chronic headaches and dizziness for 3 years now, after checks, it could only be attributed to a slipped disc/ bulge in the cervical spine which could be due to baby carrying lots. I have trouble sleeping well at night which is a result of the condition or could also contribute to it. I have learned to slow down as much as I can but I wish the sleep could improve. Sleep is really a key part of overall good health as you mentioned.

[@MargaretKoelmel-b5k]

I love cooking for my family and having quality time with my family and friends

[@SarahNicholls]

Sooo wholesome 🥰 this is what life is all about!

[@happygoluckystar8069]

Great video. Thank you. I needed this. Much gratitude! ❤

[@clairesingleton7399]

I love writing notes. I write everything down all the time. I bet your days are so stressful working as a dr. My hubby gets stressed as a paramedic. I’m not in the medical profession but I feel stressed a lot so your tips really help. I just want to be the best for my 10 year old girl ❤❤❤. I’m a people pleaser too. You are a very caring person as it comes across in all your videos so you will want to please others. I used to worry what others think If you work in A &E you may have met my hubby if you’re not a million miles from Sheffield. He’s been to hospitals all over lol 😂. Is Tilly a Border Collie? She’s beautiful 😍. ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing xxx

[@SarahNicholls]

Ahh thank you! And I hope your husband is doing well. Yes, Tilly is a border collie 😍 she's quite unusual in that she's really chilled out!

[@ousaxx]

This is so inspiring as a fellow doctor, love this type of video 💖

[@SarahNicholls]

I'm so glad!

[@ellenfaure318]

Thank you 🤍

[@juusgee6658]

I really needed this message. I will implement all these tips into my life.

[@SarahNicholls]

So pleased it was helpful 😘

[@diannabentley9363]

Sarah! This was such a great video! Thank you! So many actionable tips. Several of these things I do already, but there were some I could really use to do! (This is totally my own opinion here, but I noticed at the beginning of the video you had music going and for the body of the video it was quiet. I was finding the background music at the start very distracting for some reason. This might not be an issue with most viewers but thought I would mention it anyway. In no way is this a criticism, just an observation from my pov) I always enjoy your thoughts on life and how to live better, Hugs from Idaho, USA!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much for this feedback! I appreciate it 🫶✨️ thank you for watching

[@drnicolebeaumont7884]

Excellent 🎉bath works for me

[@Ireclaim_Journey]

New subs here. Thank you Sarah for sharing your own experience and knowledge to people. We need people like you🙏🤗

[@SarahNicholls]

Thanks for subbing!

[@EllaPurok]

Love this! All great tips. Thank you 🙏

[@SarahNicholls]

You're so welcome!

[@suemiller8095]

Great video thank you Sarah

[@SarahNicholls]

Thanks for watching 🫶✨️

[@MargaretKoelmel-b5k]

Hi there. I am brand new here. Love this joy journal idea

[@SarahNicholls]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@fionamclean6533]

Being a little bit extra, yes this is something I try and do with every aspect of my day.

[@SarahNicholls]

Ooh how do you like to do that? I could always do with being a bit more extra 💁‍♀️

[@niniuxable]

Would you please share your playlist I always seem to struggle with this one and it's so important to set the atmosphere

[@SarahNicholls]

Of course! These Spotify playlists are great: - Jazz in the background - Cozy coffee shop jazz in the background - Peaceful piano I also like putting a youtube one on the tv that has nice visuals. I usually search something like jazz cafe or cosy cafe 🥰

[@Sandy83]

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[@GetSchmidtdone]

❤❤ love this! I appreciate all the advice

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 💓

[@mlp3826]

Thank you 🙏

[@SarahNicholls]

You’re welcome 😊

[@MicheleMaBelle67]

Liked and subscribed! 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Welcome aboard!

[@DennisD-yv4ys]

I got on the adapdogen wagon like L-theanine and ashwaganda ect early on which I think saved me alot....because stress was a big part, I wanted to boost bdnf too lions mane 😉 I would probably be viewed as a naughty self medicating patient 😳lol.....my method was adaptogens / nootropics and yoga. Do you have some type of posative group going?

[@aleithea2715]

wonderful video.

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you!

[@palomahealing5073]

Great video👌Pleass help!! I'm struggling now with my Alpha dog robbing my Self Care time? I'm now trying different tricks to get back to doing it, & taking my power back! It's stressing me out, just to know that I stopped doing my Self Care because of her? It's infuriating😡

[@nickeltinkle]

Love ❤️ this video

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much 💓

[@TeresaM-o8n]

As a busy Dr myself, this sounds great but triggering as near impossible with little children 😂 I love them to bits and wouldn't change them for the world, but no chance of being extra, or taking exquisite care of myself etc 😂 Important to strive for but also hard to relate to for a parent

[@SarahNicholls]

Totally get that! I'm not a parent, so my video is based on my experiences, so I recognise that all the tips I've shared might not be applicable. When I was burnt out, I probably would have been triggered by this as well!! My hat goes off to you because I can only imagine what a wild ride it is (even though you obviously love them!) Especially being a doctor as well!! I'm sure you're doing amazingly ❤️ be kind to yourself and do carve out those little pockets of time to yourself and be a little extra / write in a joy journal. You deserve it!!

[@TeresaM-o8n]

@@SarahNicholls ♥️

[@dreamtimelotus7894]

I never heard of soft life living. running around single mother. I'm very curious

[@user-yd4yr5hr3s]

You and are so much a like I’m doing the same with my life and in my home mind body spirit ❤️✨✨✨

[@SarahNicholls]

Love to hear it ✨️🫶

[@kimple8]

What's the difference with slow living?

[@SarahNicholls]

They are very similar 🫶✨️ slow living is about intentionally being present. Soft living is about making life as easy as possible.

[@user-yd4yr5hr3s]

New subscriber ❤️✨✨✨

[@SarahNicholls]

Thanks for subbing!

[@user-yd4yr5hr3s]

❤️you already ✨✨✨

[@MsJujubee3]

How do I live a soft life with a one year old? Constant stressors and demands, sleep deprivation, breastfeeding, etc.

[@SarahNicholls]

Hello, I don't have kids so I won't try to give you any advice about that aspect of things but on my past soft life video there are plenty of parents in the comments section sharing how they do it. Sending you lots of love, I'm sure you're doing amazingly 👏

[@sylviacalandriello3270]

Focus on the love ❤

[@Kate-gu1fj]

I have 3 kids, including twin boys. At 1 years old, the quiet life is more in acceptance of the mess, the sleepless nights, being behind. Being kind to yourself and knowing that this too shall pass. And it will, you will bounce back there will be room for quiet. You're okay and are exactly where you should be. It's okay to not do more than what you want and need to do for your immediate family and home. I hope this helps!

[@katerinaalexandraki9603]

Hang in there! A softer life is coming when they are approaching 3 - life with a one year old is like a marathon, sending you strength and courage and wishes for an easier time ahead!

[@kimandmikedial9582]

As soon as you wish it away, you will soon want it back. Hold them close for as long as you can! Take time for yourself and do what is only necessary. The rest will be there another year.

[@abraralsh5046]

Hi, I'm new here😍

[@abraralsh5046]

during the video you keep mention other video and you said the radio up here and nothing shows.

[@SarahNicholls]

@abraralsh5046 ooh where in the video was that? I'll fix it!

[@abraralsh5046]

@@SarahNicholls in this Video

[@ritalynb7070]

As far as being prepared, setting boundaries and saying NO and being healthy, I'm right there with you. The other suggestions just don't work for me. Am I alone in this? Does anyone feel similar? Really, really hate journaling of any kind. 🤢 Really don't enjoy "self-care" as KZbinrs and influencers describe it. Don't find baths relaxing or facemasks or any of these types of activities. I find the whole idea off-putting. Now sleep, a healthy diet, daily movement... those I have always done to be healthy & productive. I also don't connect with the being "extra". I keep things basic on purpose. I prefer things minimal, simple, plain.....boring 😆.

[@SarahNicholls]

In that case, you need to watch this video next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enOulaWlZqadmqMsi=AEg7JbEawZFY1uzG 🤭 I think we are on the same page!

[@dancetheaterofnewenglandvi7757]

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[@SarahNicholls]

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[@lalablotz7348]

I unexpectedly retired a little over 2 years ago do to some health issues. My life was a rat race and then all of a sudden it all stopped. It took me almost 2 years to adjust and now I’m learning how to have a slow life. 🩷

[@SarahNicholls]

Sorry that you had to retire early, glad to hear you're settling into this new rhythm ❤️