a Week Taking Care of Myself 🍏 a mental health vlog

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[@kanej1567]

Emma's videos are literally what beauty, love, comfort, therapy, home and a hug all feel like.

[@samblack4263]

Exactly!! 💯

[@rehabyasser2990]

yesss

[@kleccc5]

Yes!!!!

[@alexzekrom]

yes!

[@BetterThanYou96]

"I get burnt out doing what I love." Honestly, that has been the story of my life so far.

[@EllieHawkes]

I resonate with you so much "I get burnt out doing what I love" I always want to do EVERYTHING all the time.. Really trying to find a gentle balance and space out the things I want to do across the week opposed to cramming everything in and having no routine. Thank you for this video, so lovely.

[@estelarubin764]

I'm guilty of that too

[@isidorag.k.8022]

Your vlogs are so calming and energizing at the same time. I feel like we are all here for each other in this little community of tiny tomatoes.

[@tayyebafaisal296]

i love how its called tiny tomatoes

[@am13007]

Just today I was wondering when Emma will post again, what a sign front the Universe! Everyone, please remember that it's very easy to lose yourself in everything that you're doing, no matter what it is. Studying, working, taking care of family etc. But please remember to prioritize yourself first, and take care of yourself. Don't push yourself to the breaking point. Sit back and don't forget to breathe once in a while. Some affirmations in case nobody's told you this in a while : 💖 you matter. 💖 you're worth it. 💖 you're valued. 💖 you're valid. 💖 you are loved. 💖 you are beautiful. 💖 you've got this. 💖 things are going to get better. Hang in there everyone! It's going to be alright! We're all in this together! Lots of love ❤ ☀️

[@amalsobsessions_]

Samee

[@samina6361]

thank you for shining light on the importance of just existing and taking life in, I want to do that more and you’ve inspired me to

[@jamesduggan7200]

We have squirrels too. I suppose they're ubiquitous. They seem to know soft touches, perhaps they have seen me feed the ducks. Ducks are very social: only very rarely are they alone. They're also very hungry. When they see I'm about to throw some bread the hunger overwhelms the sociability, and they're willing practically to tackle another for a slice. The first one to get there was so happy and then boom! was stunned by a charging blow. It looked to me with a "not fair!" look, and I tossed him another.

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

thank you for sharing ☺️ they’re adorable

[@zaina643]

Your voice is so calm and soothing! I love it! This is just what I need!

[@circlinq]

"Do it afraid" you know what...that's kinda life changing...been SO afraid about starting teaching training even though that's been my dream job ever since I was 13 but I know it's going to be so intense and stressful and I too strive to be an unbothered deer (😂) and it led me to doubt my career choice. I might just have to copy your affirmation 💖

[@maryelizabethfullam3186]

This is just what I needed, as soon as I saw it pop up I got emotional. I’m in a similar position to you. I’m coming back to school after medical leave for an invisible disability and I have PTSD. I’m just trying to survive, but even the simplest things are paralyzing sometimes. I love what I study too, and it’s so frustrating having something get in the way of succeeding/enjoying it. Thank you so much for sharing, seeing someone like me being open and honest is so validating and reassuring. The upside is that we seem value the little things so much more (yes houseplants and animals and simply breathing!) Best of luck, the broken-brain nerds are in this together!

[@nicolefegan]

i have been having a very difficult month, and your discussion about animals in the first half of the video really spoke to me. thank you, and thank you for making your videos

[@efluvial]

This was good Emma! Mental health is so important! Glad you are taking care of yourself, and helping others by sharing what you are trying.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

*wipes away tears* I am so thankful for you too my dearest friend!

[@dohabeshir9405]

Your videos are my therapy. I was crying moments ago and i just found a new video from you and i smiled. I'm better now because of you i felt cozy and relaxed 💜 when i'm in a bad mood i watch you videos and cozy videos in general, or maybe watch friends, read something fun, journal, do yoga, draw (i'm not that good at it but no problem ) i also like to change my routine, sit in the balcony and drink some mint tea, all of this is helpful 💙

[@lucostanza7523]

Loved this vlog idea! It's so common to forget to take time to ourselves and relax when we have work and school to focus on, but taking care of our mental health is really important and I loved how you talked about it in this vlog! Do more of this, it was amazing!!

[@kyestrella]

that top in the beginning is everythinggg

[@lillieblack9702]

I'm so glad you're taking care of yourself emma! I haven't been outside in over 18 months but I'm definitely living vicariously through you in these beautiful videos. I can almost feel the fresh air on my face!

[@JackiJinx]

Since you asked about ways we help ourselves, I'll share a few things that help me: * my cat, just petting or cuddling her (I'm not sure what I would've done the last year without her here). Any pets are good * a looong, hot bath with all the fixings. Must have bubbles * the sound of rain * cleaning and organizing things * sushi almost always helps * hot tea, either milk tea or a fruity/peppermint herbal tea * doodling * a walk in nature * watching KZbin videos that are slow paced, calm energy

[@Fairied]

oh my goodness! Yes, please film more mental health videos. This video was so calming and it makes me want to start my week off right. :)

[@ShivangiBhasin]

Your videos do for me what The Perks of Being a Wallflower does each time I read it. My heart and soul are so full of love and hope, and I sincerely hope your days only get better and you grow stronger because the world needs you Emma💕

[@milaces1323]

I already feel my anxiety levels lowering. Thanks, Emma 🙏🙏🙏

[@HarvestLockwood]

What I do when I'm not doing well: 1. Turn on more lights in the room I'm in or open the blinds if it's daytime. Light helps with depression. 2. Distract myself with something comforting like a favorite childhood book or movie, etc. Something I know by heart and can just consume joyfully without worrying about having to necessarily pay attention to it. 3. EAT. So much of my bad mental heath days come from forgetting to eat/not eating enough. Remember to nourish your bodies! 4. In the same vein, remember to drink enough water! 5. Try not to procrastinate too much, as this can lead to feelings of anxiety about the stuff you're putting off.

[@SarahLou796]

putting time aside for myself before being productive is something I recently implemented in my own life and it's been doing absolute wonders for my mental health! I'm also studying full time, working part time and have an apartment to take care of (like yourself), and I've begun getting up at the crack of dawn so I can read for a couple of hours before I need to do anything else. I've had more energy during the day and I feel like I'm in a better headspace when I do need to either be at work or need to study or complete assignments

[@Poppy-lq7ii]

I loved this video so much and I would love to see more of this kind!❤️ I used to always get so stressed and anxious when I had a lot to do because I had no sense of balance.😅I'm slowly learning to give myself time and while I still feel overwhelmed sometimes, it's much better. Being around nature is ever so soothing because it helps to remind me that the world doesn't depend on whether I complete all my tasks or not and it helps put things into perspective.

[@estelarubin764]

I love how soothing and comforting your videos are. I am so glad to see you are prioritizing your mental well-being. Take care and thank you for this video ❤😍😘

[@kleccc5]

I am so so grateful to have found your channel, Emma, because I have found such a lovely and comforting presence in you. I also am currently studying psychology, and videos like this really make me happy, I love to talk about mental health and therapy and to see other people talking about it. Just seeing humanity and vulnerability is… touching in a way. And as a person who deals with anxiety and depressive episodes, seeing people like you, who the audience perceives as always perfect, put together, productive, who also have bad mental health days, is something I find so so important. Especially in a world where we have to keep hiding our struggles, just to keep being acceptable to society. There is so much stigma, and people suffer in silence so much that they think they are alone, or even worse, “crazy”

[@fidanceferova6850]

your channel has been a comfort spot for me since i discovered it and please keep posting these kind of videos❤️ these things you do are really simple every day things but it feels like life just makes us forget to enjoy these little pleasures and doing these little things daily. you really inspire me and help me find ways to understand my mental health better. thank you💗

[@catslay1253]

Hi Emma. I just want to say that your vlogs have been a really helpful escapism for me specially these past few weeks. I've been heartbroken and shattered and left hanging by a guy I considered special in my life and some days the pain is simply unbearable that I cannot leave my bed, so I resort to watching your vlogs playlist and I'm always reminded that I should prioritize myself, just like what you're doing. I really appreciate your content and thank you for being a role model in loving oneself. Much love and blessings ✨

[@kylegreen2768]

Thank you for sharing. It’s very important to get help if you need and take care of yourself. I’ve struggled on and off as an adult myself. Also totally agree about finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with.

[@windmillfarm_]

This was an absolute joy to join you on your exploration this week. I mean... anything you produce and put out gives me serotonin, but particularly I would love to see you continue to find what helps centres and rejuvenates you. xxx

[@xyz10085]

Hey!! Your vlogs are so calming and relaxing 😌❤️... I'm sure they can make anyone's mood better and make them feel good

[@samkim9786]

hey emma, i'm so grateful you decided to make this video. i think it's really important to have days and time for ourselves, away from the stress of academics/work. i myself am going through the last stretch of my finals, which has been taking so much personal time away from me and making me feel stressed and burned out. these past few days i've just felt so much dread and heaviness that my days are only filled with studying. this video came at the perfect time, and it's a lovely reminder to always prioritise our mental health over everything else - thank you for this breath of fresh air, i loved watching you just spend quiet moments by yourself, in nature, doing things you love, spending time with people you love and just existing.

[@dlcsprite1587]

I’ve been doing well, Emma :) I’m also exploring how to take care of my mental health. I’ve been in therapy for over a year now (on and off) and I agree that it is incredibly helpful. As for what I personally do when I’m not feeling well, I’ve found that playing music, or doing some sort of art in general, helps to stimulate my mind in a relaxing way. There are times, of course, when I’m unable to do anything but wait it out, and I think I’m starting to accept that on some level (before it frustrated me). If you do read this, I hope you find something within my comment that’s helpful! Your video certainly helped me to reflect on my own life, so thank you :)

[@ericasaphire1620]

Good morning. I’m happy I got to wake up to a video like this. I need to do a week reset. I’ve been suffering mentally. ❤️

[@marywong9976]

That is actually rather true--doing things that you don't take too seriously. The problem with doing things that I am even minutely competent at is that I immediately go into 'perfectionist' mode, entering into this vicious cycle of just putting in all my effort to be good at it, getting stressed up when I think don't think it is anywhere I expect it to be, and then putting in more effort to be good at it. Goofing off at things just really helps--no pressure and no expectations to meet:)

[@luhsea]

This was so perfect! I am kind of struggling with my mental health and motivation at the moment but I put this video on, lit a candle and did the washing up whilst watching and it really made me feel a lot better.

[@briannamckinney2152]

i love it here honestly 💕 i hope uni is going well! sending you a week full of good health and cozy fall vibes

[@jeichuikhumba5990]

Watching your video makes me feel really good and calm ...and what a beautiful voice you have emmie❤️

[@naisma5920]

Yes, please, more vlogs like these. I mean, watching this was good for my mental health. Thank youuuu

[@bookswithchaimae]

“I wanna be a deer sitting in a cemetery” ❤️❤️❤️

[@onlyireneadler]

Thank you for your video 😊 it's very calming and relaxing. Also, thanks for sharing your tips about mental health with us.

[@hyemiyah]

watching this video was like taking care of my own self. thank you for being an inspiration♡

[@prathiksha4292]

Loved this format of vlog focussing on mental health. Please do more of such videos

[@Toni-ul7kg]

Even though I found you through your book content, I also loved this format!! The video calmed me down and gave me a lot of hope 💚😌

[@Danni61093]

LOVED this vlog! Definitely keen for more like it! Seeing a new video from you on my newsfeed makes me so happy ☺️

[@martasgreatlibrary]

such a cozy and honest vlog! hope you feel better soon emma!

[@andrewmatthews5477]

Thank you so much for this and your videos about literature. My trauma is psychological and emotional and my therapist recommended the same things you're talking about. It's very refreshing to hear someone that is invested in the wonder of literature. I picked up a lot of classics from your recommendations and can't wait to get to them.

[@euanfreeman179]

I'm glad you're taking care of yourself! :D It's always hard to remind ourselves that it's okay to take time just to take care of ourselves and relax. One of the most positive changes for me in the past year for taking care of myself has been getting back into reading for leisure, as well as for school. I just sort of managed to make the mental distinction, to create two separate bandwiths for reading to learn and reading for fun. And it's always good to finish a book, to have the satisfaction of something completed, something "checked off," something that can never be taken away from you. :)

[@evilredcaboose]

I love videos like this. It just reminds me to take time for myself. I have anxiety as well.

[@esthermansur3818]

oh man so many relatable moments in this one. I've been feeling so many similar things recently, I'm also a uni student and I just moved into my first big girl apartment. I've really been feeling that struggle between different parts of my life and struggling to keep up with just me, doing things that make me feel like me and not just doing things because I have to do those things for work or school or whatever. It's heckin overwhelming, and it was really good to hear that I'm not the only person that feels like this sometimes (: Also when you were talking about your class where you talk about trauma and loss, I love what you were saying about going to uni and learning about life. It took me a really long time to reconcile with going to uni because it has always felt like I have to because it will help me with my career and I need to be educated and blah blah, but now I go into it with the mindset that I'm here because I want to learn about myself and I want to learn about the world and how to walk in it. Thanks for the vlog, I hope your week is going well

[@ineedtoreadmorebooks6432]

This title soooo aligns with what I'm feeling right now! I'm in isolation and basically just taking time to read my TBR, drink tea and make sure I don't neglect my skincare which is soooo hard sometimes. Much love for you and this video ❤

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

This video is exactly me when I was at high school and uni wish I had seen your video back then please stay safe and enjoy your reading love your channel love your Australia fan John

[@2009ashmi]

Sending you love and hugs and so happy you are taking this self care journey. Self care is not indulgent it is necessary. Loved this relaxing video. I love to do yoga nidras. They are meditations and truly bliss for the brain and sooo relaxing!! There are ones for pain and PTSD among others. If you want try one out. I think you'll love it. it's the best 20-30 mins of my day and puts me into a deep relaxing sleep as well. Hugs Emma!! ❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚

[@luciannasucks]

Your videos are my comfort videos on here. Thank you for always hanging in there so people like myself can do the same. xx

[@toodlewoodle8064]

This video made me want to work on myself and take proper care of my mental health, like you did. Thank you for thattt :D

[@sophhnavarro]

Love to see mental health content! Sending you good vibes Emma c:

[@soruriiru8095]

thanks emma, i needed this today. heart was sinking but by watching this, it made me feel as though i hold control over my own ship and it doesn't matter if i sink here even just for a while. + btw !! while listening to ur voice overs, i imagine you as a cartoon character idk why. your voice really gives that energy and as someone who loves cartoons, its really nice. ♡

[@denisefreitas6727]

Emma, your vlog was certainly very good for my mental health. Thank you! Evie is adorable! I'm so happy You're feeling better. 🤗🌷🦋🧡🐕

[@jago07]

Do it Afraid, So Powerful and Simple. I love it!! Thank You For That. You Made My Day:) Take Care & Be Safe

[@juliamendes5398]

omg i loved this vlog so so mych. helped me a lot

[@authorgreene]

This was a nice and very calming vlog to watch while doing some chores. Thank you!!!

[@cathelijne.h1664]

Thank you so much for this

[@bookworm8624]

I'm so happy you felt better at the end of the Video! 🙏🍀

[@ScullyPopASMR]

I love Emmie's videos.

[@lydireads9581]

Hey Emma! Thank you so much for this video, it's definitely needed. I went through a time where I got exhausted super easily so I slept way more than what should be usual. This might help you, but it wasn't getting enough sleep that was my issue, nor was it pushing myself too hard in a day. It was because I wasn't getting my 3-4 liters of water, nor was I getting the right amount of fats, protein and iron in my diet. Food and water were my issue haha. Dunno if that helps.

[@veeranuntk2628]

I love this vlog, please have it a lot. It is so precious

[@melanieventer3511]

This was so soothing, especially after a very bad week

[@daisysysysy]

hi emma! your videos are so wonderful - thank you so much for making them :) I remember you mentioning earlier that you love anne of green gables (halloo - fellow canadian here!), and thought that you might enjoy the emily of new moon trilogy; it's also by l.m. montgomery, and follows a similiar-ish style. not quite as popular as anne - but it held a lot of the same nostalgia and carefree spirit. I found it by surprise a few weeks ago: I'm reading it right now and actually really liking it.

[@fashionandbeauty07]

Evie eating a raspberry is the most precious thing 💕💕

[@katscozycorner]

@3:30 that’s such a good phrase: ”do it afraid” wise words indeed 🙏

[@TN-id4yx]

Thankyou so much for this video. Your channel is just awesome.

[@thedarkestreads7971]

The universe knew what I needed and delivered.

[@jimmycryz]

Never has a cemetery been so calming.

[@varregn1743]

this is what I need right now

[@oobalooba.]

Emma your videos feel like a walk through nature ❤️🥺🌿🐿

[@MartinDSmith]

I hope you keep surfing that wave of calmness.You strike the golf ball better than I do😁.In times of need, material and spiritual,my mother would pray"little flower show your power"🌷

[@benmartizz8238]

Emma's vlogs are a safe place♡ :>

[@moonstonepearl21]

I too feel that nature and animals are so therapeutic.

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Cemeteries. Woods help with my coping of anxiety a lot so peaceful

[@valeriuxe]

Proud of you, Emma.

[@mamponleu3561]

You extremely touch my pure heart.

[@petri730]

nice to meet you emmie💜💜💜

[@mattkean1128]

Just a few seconds in: Oh! I want some of those rolls 🤤. OH! I want to play golf with Emmie 😅. Finding the right therapist is so hard, especially if you have trust issues like me 😔. Emmie's videos help greatly 🙂

[@anita_tk]

Your dog is sooo lovely ❤️

[@jox8953]

I love u blogs. 🙌

[@sabri3214]

so, i just came back from my fist day at uni in over a year. I feel drained and now I am going to fall asleep while emmie talks about her week and mental health bye

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

Right time right place, thank you

[@circleofleaves2676]

Yes, I definitely like these types of videos. A solid, heart-felt vote for more please.

[@soniaalmeidadias5794]

What a beautiful place you live in. I wish I could see something more than buildings on my walks. Need to move out from the city! Keep going!!

[@paulienvanstaalduinen1443]

Yay! I'm a little tiny tomato! This honestly made me so happy🤗

[@ursula.galvao]

14:28 I think the plant is an Avenca or something in the same family. It took a while for mine to get used to the house and actually grow Love the video btw it was exactly what I was needing to wind down

[@carleigh7367]

Your videos are very special to me

[@kleccc5]

Also, I just wish you could have all the happiness in this world. I don’t personally know you, but people like you have to be protected: people like you, while growing, shine like stars

[@Sthemingway]

Mental health vlogs are more than welcome. Incorporate them in at whatever frequency works for you (twice a month? whenever you feel like it?).

[@ingridbuusschmidt769]

This was so nice😊🧶🧸🍂

[@LexieMoon321]

My mental health has been rocky myself. I love watching your videos while playing Animal Crossing.

[@stews9]

Emma, you may occasionally be nauseated, but you are never nauseous. Truly.

[@ruthjackson2804]

Thank you ♥️

[@nassiba9188]

i adore this video ❤

[@GabrielLopes-dz6xr]

Your mind can be really heavy sometimes, and is hard to see the things clearly and in a helthy way. Hope runs away, and this is very dangerous. Thank you for your sensibility and the light and soul of your work. I loved the Idea of this vlog. Big Hug ✌🏾