how I reset my life with slow living (3 month update) | minimalism and simplicity

[@anikajgreen]

HI

[@megmeg-ip2cj]

Yes that would be great and very much needed!

[@_Anouk_]

Yes that's a great idea!

[@stwohberry]

definitely!!

[@Klara_is_finding_herself]

Definitely! It'd be great ✨️🩵

[@sydneyrobinson5046]

Yes! You could totally make a slow living series and I’m sure so many would watch it! I think we are all striving to slow down and enjoy life with loved ones. With the world the way it is right now, we all need a lesson in peace ❤️ I would love to see more in depth videos about how slow living is practiced in your life, and ways you’ve simplified. Or even productivity or life beliefs you no longer agree with

[@briantrishpentecost4774]

I am almost 66 and I’m only learning now how to slow down. I’ve been retired for a while now, so you would think I could do slow living…. I feel a lot of the pressure and anxiety we feel is more to do with how we think we should be, how media portrays even us oldies, and I’m sorry to say, a feeling of “making the most” of the years I have left. I feel pressure to put so much into my day… play golf/go on trips/fulfill your bucket list/hikes/do the Camino/run a marathon….. these are just a few of the things my community are doing…. And I want to sit peacefully, listen to music, watch a movie, read my book, go for a swim and see my family and friends. So why do I feel I’m “wasting” my time? Thanks for your insights, I’m so impressed that you can see what you need to do at such a young age. All the best!

[@anikajgreen]

thank you so much for sharing this!! that makes so much sense, and how lovely that youv'e been able to recognize your slower desires in life - but also wild how we've made those beautiful things out to be "wasting time"? wishing you so much peace in this season!

[@julienelson8162]

I’m 74, and still trying to find myself as well. Slow living does not equate to “wasting the time we have,” but rather savoring every moment. At least that’s what I’m working on. So I’m there with you, listening to music, watching sunsets, still growing, still thriving. ❤

[@briantrishpentecost4774]

@@julienelson8162 thank you! I love what you say about savoring every moment! What that moment is, is different for all of us. But I love taking my time instead of being in a frenetic hurry! Best wishes to you!

[@maryhoyt2609]

Thank you for being honest about this while admitting your age. I sm 61 years old and thought I was the only one feeling this way! Thanks to you and the other ladies' commets, I feel so much better about my similar feelings. I am now also taking a few steps back and trying to stop rushing through life. There is an old story called "When Queens Ride By" that tells a tale about slowing life down and actually having more time. It's s wonderful story set back during older times.

[@briantrishpentecost4774]

@@maryhoyt2609 I’m so glad you found this helpful! It’s wonderful for me to see I’m not the only one too and hopefully this gives the younger generation reading this some advice going forward. We tend to think - “When I’m 30/40/50/60/etc I will be able to do this or that” but now is the time.

[@jerseyvanorden-miner4132]

All I can say, I was your age once, I blinked and my journey is almost over. I know I looked for that “something”, pivotal moment, that says yes, I made it, goal accomplished BUT, I never knew what that actually was. It’s been an endless search what will mean I made something for myself? What defines that? I too, have burn out, doubts, self-worth. Did I add value to someone else, did I do myself justice? I’m not forcing it anymore, but embracing each day as a new opportunity to enjoy myself. Life is so short!

[@molassescricket6663]

I think the goal is the way we handle the journey.

[@lindsay8513]

Our Creator knew we would need a time to slow down and rest. That’s why he made the seventh day a day for us to rest from all work. Genesis 2:2-3 Once I started keeping the sabbath day as the Bible says, I found true peace and so much joy.

[@lilianisobel]

“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?”

[@dncprncss]

Love this subject. I got laid off from work 4 months ago and by the grace of God I’ve never been happier to live slowly and intentionally.

[@Eva22284]

Me too! Lol

[@belleiccm9801]

Yeah! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@clou1395]

After living with chronic pain for 50+ years one of the things I struggle with the most is the truth that I am not what I accomplish. Thanks for sharing and encouraging me to be true to me.

[@anikajgreen]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm so glad you're here - you are so valuable.

[@Truerealism747]

Do you have fybromyalgia heds 27 for me

[@nelidaflores1286]

I am 64, had 4 children, 2 husband's which the 1st one was an alcoholic, divorced him, an abuser and my 2nd is really a good man we have been together for over 30 years. Life for me was very stressful as working to make a living raise kids all gave me a hard time and glad that are adults and all Gone.. lifetime of cooking cleaning paying bills too much for me and going crazy , now I am retired and I love the peace and quiet life, truly a luxury and I appreciate life more... I can breath again!! Blessings to you ❤

[@SandyAMacKenzie]

I hit a wall total burnout for years! I get it, I love my slow pace life now. Life is so busy, busy, busy, I can't keep up & I don't even want to keep up. I quit my corporate job at 55 even then I still kept feeling guilty for not getting off the couch, not working everyday, somehow wasting my time. It took me over 4 years to take a breathe ... it's enough, I'm enough. I am still working through it, giving myself grace, taking a step back is the best thing I have ever done. Thank you, take care

[@jennifertalley3316]

Hi ! I’ve been living the slow life for about 10 years now ! I pulled my son out of public school , quit my job, quit our church, sold everything we had, moved in with mother-in-law so that we could get out of debt save up enough money to purchase our home with cash!! we live like no other so now that we can live like no other!! we’ve been in our new home for four years now with no mortgage!! ❤ I tell everyone my favorite day is a boring day!! They are the best! There’s nothing better than waking up and having no schedule and being financial free burden . Having time to love on my family there’s so many corners inside of a day that if you’re not slow enough, you will miss them !! I love the thought of digital detox that is my goal this year! Thank you for your video. Thank you for sharing new to your channel. Just found you today.❤

[@ronzombie6541]

Congrats! Your son is fortunate.

[@lizzieh5284]

Good for you. I am full of admiration for you. You deserve peace and happiness.😊

[@Mphscat]

Dave Ramsey has good ideas! 😊

[@Leon-xw3nv]

I’m 67 and have many boring days and I love it! It took some time to realize a simpler, slower life is wonderful. I’m now studying piano and can put in a substantial amount of time to this hobby. Life is good!

[@Dutchy695]

Yeah digital detox is a definitely needed in my camp. Cheers.

[@tfriederich04]

I just wanted to express how much your recent video resonated with me. Your words about burnout, the cycle of crash and rest, and the feeling of trying to play catch-up hit me to my core. I'm in this exact state, not knowing what I'm chasing, feeling like I'm living in survival mode. To be honest, normally, I watch videos at a faster speed, but something told me I needed to hear every word at normal speed this time. Your openness and vulnerability in sharing your experiences really touched me. I appreciate your raw honesty about anxiety and exhaustion on a soul level. It's like you took the words right out of my mouth. Thank you for being real and connecting with us on such a deep level. Your video came at a time when I needed to hear these words. Looking forward to more content from you!

[@anikajgreen]

thank you so much for this comment and for sharing what you're experiencing. i'm so glad this video resonated - it feels so special that we are learning this together.

[@elizabethdouglas3417]

I have been feeling so stressed and overwhelmed lately, so finding this video was incredibly timely. I work from home in a very stressful job, and it’s difficult to disconnect from that work once my day is over. I am trying to balance my screen time with things I used to love, like reading, and trying to remember how to be bored. It’s not easy, but I keep trying, and reminding myself that it’s okay to rest, to read, and to just exist.

[@HouseofJello]

I recommend the light phone. No apps, no web browsing, only texts, calls, directions and a few other functions. It's forced me to be intentional with my time on the internet and with screens. It certainly poses complications to many things but I don't miss my smart phone even a little bit.

[@Chimbear90]

I feel this so much. Both in the job I do for the past geez 13 yrs and debt I have put upon myself. A life I hate…….i recently decided to focus on my journey. Clear the debt…work a simple job to get the debt cleared. Then finally go back to school and do what I always wanted to do. Make a life for myself. Is it stressful my god yes! I have no one to save me should I fail. Yes I live with my parents but if I fail to pay my rent I’m done. It scares me. But I guess there is no way to make change without pains. Here is to a fulfilling 2024. Any one else in the same boat. You got this! We can do it!

[@kristymoore7052]

Subscribed. Good for you! I was a working and then working single Mom after divorce from my 1st and then death of my 2nd husband…literally spent all of my adult life just trying to stay afloat. Hard work. In 2016 in my early 50’s by then and kids grown and on their own, I was laid off from my job. I was devastated and scared. It was the BEST thing that was forced upon me. I saw a national park sticker saying “find your park,” and rather than just looking for another job right away, I spent six months, on a tight budget on my own, camping and traveling to 19 national parks within six months. That experience reset me in a way I could not have possibly imagined. Now at 60, I continue to travel, camp, hike and have even fallen in love with backpacking. Backpacking is an ultimate reset and other than a book tape perhaps, and an emergency locator beacon if needed, (I solo a lot) there is no technology out there. Just me and the universe and when it works out, a couple of friends or family members. My tip. GET OUSIDE! 😊

[@Karen-m2d1t]

You’re so right! The outdoors is the ultimate reset. It’s sad that we resist it so often.

[@Dutchy695]

I concur!

[@chemtrooper1]

Your story reminds me of an Alan Watts quote: “The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” My burnout cycles are growing closer together and have been for awhile, the title of your video caught my attention because I’ve been studying and practicing Zen; you are using many familiar concepts here. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. Don’t spend your new subscriber all in one place😊.

[@speckledpup617]

You are a wise young lady. About 3 months ago, I decided to quit working. It has been a brutal 2 years. Slowing down has been good for me. I have intentionally spent a lot of time alone. Healing. I have learned a lot about myself and am enjoying this new journey. Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊

[@MargaretShephard]

Thank you for this video Anika. I came across it by chance. Just what I needed. My NY resolution was to practise slow living.Only 2 weeks of slow living but wow! I already feel like a different woman. . It's never too late to find your authentic life. I am 75.

[@anikajgreen]

Thank you so much for your comment! I love that you are experiencing so much change and authenticity so quickly! Cheering for you!

[@sandrainontario6710]

I am also 75. 2 weeks ago I had major surgery on my spine and of course have been forced to move slowly. I really hope I will learn from that. Now I feel enough better to start doing things but I'm going to try not to start too many or too fast. This video is really helpful.

[@Summer_and_Rain]

My own experience has taught me to ignore my own needs to preserve a "concept" (family, society). What that ends op meaning is that my body is screaming at me and I ignore it until my body makes me stop (anxiety, depression, stress, sickness) It is so freaking hard to rewire yourself when hurtful things have been installed into you :) So it is always so nice to see other people opening op about their personal stuggels and about what they are trying to do to break the bad circle

[@TaleOfTwoIdiots]

Your journal entry really struck a chord with me. “I just feel like I’m never there…and I’m tired.” I can so relate to that. There’s comfort in knowing it’s not just me.

[@jasminbastian4451]

I´ll be honest, for the last few weeks I've had the feeling that I'm just living every day monotonously without noticing what great things are around me. Today I decided to try and find a solution to help me be more at peace, more myself and just live in the moment. I stumbled across your video and you showed me that that's exactly what I'm missing in my life. A slow, peaceful life in which I notice what is happening around me without worrying about what I have to achieve next. So thank you so so much! I hope your life is still going well with slow living

[@caroline1834]

You are putting thoughts into words, that I always tried but never was able to! Ive never felt so seen by someones words! I feel you and what youre saying so much, so thank you 😊

[@CharleneSomers]

Thank you for sharing from your heart and soul. I am exactly in the same spot you used to be in. So badly it just hurts and I could and do cry. I just can't handle it all. So much to do constantly. I'm not enjoying life at all. Please keep giving us tips. Thank you so so much!

[@briannazq7596]

Slow living...I desire that so much!! I'm 71 and retired and hope to figure out how to do that someday. To be like a kid again -- having time to just BE. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@amandabacon9770]

You've just said out loud EVERYTHING I'm feeling!!!! Wow !!! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Love from Yorkshire England xx

[@TheKnittedRaven]

You are wise beyond your years. I recognized myself in some of your personal observations. Your description of cyclical burnout resonated profoundly. Good for you for connecting the dots and making positive changes in your life.

[@Tremolo100]

This came into my feed - not something I would normally watch but intrigued by "slow living" and the non-stop demands of living in a digital world - the "we change and evolve slowly..." that makes sense even though we are messaged to push to extremes.

[@afoodiemodel]

Just found you through a friend who sent me your video. Definitely been inspired by the slow living as I’m surviving chronic stress episodes from last year after losing my mom in 2022. This is what I want. I can’t control it all, I can’t stick to an incredibly planned routine, I don’t want to get crazy about some of the things people go crazy for. Keep the good content pls :)

[@anikajgreen]

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Sending you so much love. Thank you so much for being here - I resonate entirely with what you said and hope to be able to provide value as I keep learning

[@katherinecampbell775]

Beautiful message ❤

[@jodyaarhus4862]

You just articulated exactly how I have been feeling, living and what I know what I should be changing…a million thanks!!

[@emmiedowning2174]

This is the first video of yours that I've watched, first I've seen on my feed, and although I've been living what I thought was a slow life, this video made me realise that I still have that mindset of how my value and worth is tied up in how productive I am. I am a homesteading, home-educating, home-making mother so there's only so much I can slow down before everything grinds to a halt, children and animals starve and there's more poop than anyone can deal with! But what I've always struggled to implement is that crucial time for myself, to find joy and peace. Productivity methods do help me and I'm constantly revamping my routines because no matter how hard I try I always reach a point where it all falls apart and I hit burnout. But maybe that's because what was lacking was the peace in between to help me reset enough to keep going. I really appreciate your video and look forward to seeing more :-)

[@RightYouAre]

Thank you for the video. I'm 39, my life has been very goal orientated, fitness fanatic, overly strong work ethic, eternally too busy. Out of nowhere ended up in hospitalised this week. I've taken this as a sign to slow right down. Realign priorities. I realised I'm doing far too much and why, so seeing this video having been like yourself with constant burnouts is further solidifying my strong will to change. Thank you

[@tamiburon6987]

Loved this! So happy and proud of you for taking this leap of faith! I felt the Lord tug me in this direction last year. I retired from my well paying and excruciatingly stressful career, accepted a much more modest lifestyle and I have never felt better. NOW I am free! Spoiler alert: “financial” freedom” is a lie. It’s not free at all. It consumes your time, your family, your health, your sleep and your peace of mind.

[@LivebyFaith-q2p]

Thanks for sharing this. Yes. The Lord has put on my heart “The pace of grace.” Grace is God’s power he gives us to do what we need to do. Sometimes we are doing things we don’t have grace for or more on our plate than we can handle. We have to not blame ourselves but step away and just pray and be with God. Putting everything in his hands and not fighting our own battles. Being ok stepping away when something is overwhelming.

[@phoebenss]

Thank you so much for this. There are so many people out there - me included - who just need to know it’s okay to want to slow down. Especially when their whole identity and sense of purpose has been based around achieving.

[@poetsgarden1]

purpose...yes but it isnt always easy to find it...

[@mikeschudel5732]

“I feel like I’ve been in the state of trying to play catch-up for a long time but I don’t even know what it is I’m chasing”. Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been dealing with burn out too and this resonated with me profoundly! Good luck with your journey!

[@anikajgreen]

Thank you so much for this comment. I'm so glad it resonated! Best of luck for you as well!

[@ElianeBrumley]

Thank you. Definitely can relate to burn outs over and over again, and getting back on track over and over again, for the worse. Doing yoga, meditation .... Believing in gratitude. Still, I don't know how, when, where, what to change. I just know that change is needed... Keep inspiring me!

[@helenwatts5252]

I've come across this video as I feel my life needs a reset. I cried during your intro and explanation of your burnout cycle. That's me now. Mic drop! Thank you for sharing. I'm ready to make positive changes to my life to help get my anxiety under control.

[@reetvahesalu5790]

I believe we MUST share our stories 🎉❤ Thank YOU for TRUSTING yourself 💞 for your service 💞

[@Eva22284]

I have been sort of forced to start living slower due to a combination of developing a chronic illness and being laid off of work..and it has been sooooo goid for me. I don't want to go back to the way I lived before, I will take this with me into my life now. I agree with what someone else said in the comments that a lot of it probably has to do with how we feel we should be from what we see on media..its just not true. Resting, living simpler and slower lives and finding beauty and joy in some of the things we might take for granted in life unless we had slowed down and noticed them in a different way, all of this has brought so much peace to me and added so much more value to my life and the things that do actually matter. Not things, and rushing around trying to keep on top of everything and maintain something that was stressing me out. Now I'm actually enjoying my experience❤

[@Truerealism747]

Is your chronic illness CFS fybromyalgia

[@sribhagavanuvacha1466]

pure compassion is the door to self realisation self liberation , awakening

[@lisaann6267]

you may change the word minimalism to living with intent. many people are are beginning to to react negatively to that word (Minimalism). i have been adapting this for health reasons. it has helps me greatly.

[@hillarysutton1526]

I've had sickening, debilitating, rock-bottom feelings recently for the exact same reasons, and came to the same conclusions: I have everything I need, I am rich with friends family pets good food etc, why am I so miserable? Because I'm too busy; doing what? things that make me feel productive/thrifty, but don't actually bring me joy or allow me to spend quality time with the people I love. How am I too busy to make a phone call to my parents?? The answer is I'm not! I have too many [productive] hobbies and not enough downtime for the actual important things in life. Seeing your video is kind of validating and putting into words how I've evaluated my life, so I'm grateful I found it!

[@anikajgreen]

So good to know!! I've heard such good things about Shark - it honestly may just come down to what Costco has in stock hahaha

[@MyGrannyEra]

This is really encouraging. I think a lot of us are feeling the pull to slow down, rest, and focus on what's essential. Thanks for humbly putting yourself out there!

[@poetsgarden1]

yes

[@mackreid]

I’m a fairly new subscriber, but I already feel like I’ve been here forever. I had a traumatic event happen in my life back in November 2023. Since then, I’ve moved back in with my parents temporarily and started trying to live more intentionally and purposefully. Your videos are so raw and beautiful, and I hope to find peace in my life as I follow your journey too. ❤

[@anikajgreen]

wow, thank you so much for this! i'm so sorry to hear you've been going through it. excited for your journey, and i'm so so glad that you're here!!

[@hudaalwazzan]

im so proud of you for standing up and going against yourself and your own tips such a powerful women

[@vincyveronica7308]

This made so much sense. Its like you said everything i was feeling but was unable to put in words . Thankyou ❤

[@AvantiSeaHawk]

There's a humility and vulnerability that comes across in your video, and a gratitude felt, you're being kind to your process, you're feeling the pain in life with less suffering (perhaps), this is so great, I'm a new subscriber, thank you, let's build a slow quiet community!

[@IsabelleGrenier-z9p]

Thank-you for sharing this video. I'm in the process of learning to live slowly and it is very hard for me as I'm a bundle of nerves. I started the year off sick with covid and never really recuperated as I started suffering from insomnia. Not sleeping takes a toll and I'm dizzy most of the time and emotional. I am now forced to change, maybe it's a good thing. I have been successful at living mindfully and slowly in the past, I can do it again. The thing is, as soon as I start feeling normal, I go back to my bad habits. This time I understand the necessity of slowing down and be more grounded, not put too much on my plate and learn to say no. It'll be a lifelong process but one that is worthwhile and no doubt will bring me peace and happiness. It helps to know I can alway get inspiration on youtube whenever I need to stay on the right path really helps.

[@sandraphillips2969]

Just turned 60 and having these same feelings about slowing down and developing peace instead of running all the time toward the next thing. Yahoo for a '24 slowdown!

[@anitaqueenofdownton5338]

Just found you, recommended channel. What a truly great message. It made me think how I also want to create a simpler life for myself and my family. I’m older, and I feel tired more easily these days. My to do list can overwhelm me and I feel like a failure, like I have to get everything done on schedule or I’m not successful and deserve a rest. Throwing that mindset out the window…. I’m going to create a more peaceful routine to get things done and be intentional to enjoy the process, even in the mundane. Attitude and perception is the mental game. I want more peace in those areas, so I will focus on that new mindset and be kinder to my older myself. I will let go, take a deep breath, and make today a new, slower minded day. And work on new routines to support that. Thank you for your video. It truly resonated with me, and I feel more peace at this moment. I’m happy that you, as a young person, have figured this out sooner rather than later. Blessings to you and your new lifestyle. I wish you the best.

[@ChastityFaye1]

Absolutely love this video Anika! I need to practice slow living & being present as God has blessed me with such a wonderful life. Thank you for sharing this!

[@laurenvazquez6729]

I am also on this journey… I deactivated IG and FB back in Sept because I truly want to do things because I want to do things, not just so I can take a picture and post it. And when that option to post is there I realized it’s very hard for me to decipher what it is that actually like and want… less influenced by those around me. I just subscribed to your channel because I resonate with this so deeply. Thanks for sharing.

[@anikajgreen]

I really relate to that struggle of what do I actually want vs. what am I being influenced to want - good for you for taking the step off of social. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@Whiskeytango2178]

What a great message. I went through this same journey a couple years ago - in my early 50s. So pleased you are finding this out at your age. And hope other young people will see this.

[@samuelgonzalez2812]

This makes me think of the phrase "Festina Lente" or "Make Haste Slowly" which is about putting every effort toward pursuing the things you're after, but doing so properly, and letting the process take the appropriate time.

[@polyglotmona]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I don’t know if anyone can use my tips because they’re very individualistic, but I’ll share them anyway. I will actually make a video in 6 languages about this topic. One of the tips will be: When your mind/ heart/ soul or body tell you something is too much, too hard, too boring or too demanding, sit down at a river or lake, listen to the water and the chirping birds and wait for the answer.

[@stuofthepots]

Thanks for this Anika, i am 51 years old and have struggled in a cycle of burnout and recovery. I am going through the process of resetting my relationship with Technology as that's been a constant challenge. Rest and peace is so important and finding a pace which is manageable. Glad i stumbled on your channel.

[@langyawdiaries]

I've just started my journey to slow living and I'm slowly noticing positive changes! Thanks for this video ❤

[@WhosAlexandraMontfort]

I just started adopting slow living a few days ago. I'm really enjoying what it's doing for me right now. Listening to videos like yours makes me look forward to what continuing on this path will do for me :)

[@deborahclancy95]

Who knew “slow living” was a thing? And why haven’t we known we need this? Thank you for bringing this into our consciousness! And yes, sign me up!!!💜

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

It helps to get ourselves off our minds and help others in need. It’s miserable only focusing inward or comparing to others’ fake lives.

[@dina_kazakova]

I needed this conversation SO much! Thank you a lit for sharing your precious experience and inspiration to be easier on yourself. It means world to me, to get back to myself

[@beautyfrmwithin]

Wow. This video fully resonates with where I’m at and need to be. The cycle of burnout, rest, playing catch-up, and repeating is draining. Less and being more intentional has always worked best for me (though I’ve often allowed my Type A to take over lol). I also agree that slow living can look different for each person. I found you yesterday, watched your video about quitting your morning routine, reluctantly clicking on it, and was blown away!!! It was everything I was feeling! I’m now almost 5 videos in and subscribed! Thank you!

[@anikajgreen]

I'm so glad this resonated!! It's truly wild how easy it is to fall into those rhythms and find yourself endlessly waiting for them to deliver. Thank you so much for this comment - I truly can't express how much it means to me that you're connecting with this!!

[@DebbieWolters]

I love how pure this video is! And you say so many important things. I feel like I'm kind of in the same boat as you and going through a similar process with slowing down, and maybe even more importantly: living from within. It was when I started to feel who I am (instead of who I thought I wanted to be, because of social media / society / etc.) and started to listen to what feels good to my body and my soul, when things truly started to shift. And it is only in the silence that you can hear the sound of your own soul, whispering what it truly wants and needs. You need to turn the outside noise down to be able to truly connect to yourself. When you figure that out, it will be one of the biggest gifts in life because it allows you to live a truly authentic life that not only looks good, but feels good in every cell of your being. Looks like you found your peace, and I'm so happy for you. Anyway, love this content and I will definitely follow your youtube account. Curious to see what will be next :)

[@jamesabar207]

Well said 👏

[@mikeg2916]

I love this message. I'm trying to slow down when I go out to take pictures and be in the moment. I usually have a clock in my head telling me about the things I can be doing at home. I have been selling or giving away things I don't use. I wish you all the best!!! I think of everything as a journey so if I slip up one day, I can get on track tomorrow instead of beating myself up for failing. ❤ One step at a time, it really makes sense.

[@sonnyangelSid]

I just happened across your video tonight & I’m so glad I decided to watch it. This past summer I experienced this similar type of burnout, just always firing on all cylinders, stressed & anxious, even if something was exciting. I felt guilty for feeling this way b/c I knew I was so lucky to be in such a position, but I just wanted everything to slow down. In the last couple of months of 2023, I decided to do a social media detox as well, signing off all my accounts & even deleting some that just didn’t serve any purpose to me anymore. Since then it has helped me to hone in on the parts of life that I wanted to be there for, to truly take in the experiences. It has made my life so much more peaceful, helped me reevaluate where my priorities lie in terms of academia, & hopefully I will be able to integrate parts of slow living into how I handle my school work. I hope a boring, peaceful year to you, & to everyone that has read this comment 🤍

[@DomBloch]

Thank you for this incredible, valuable and beautiful video. I've hit a level of burnout that I thought I was going to die. The amount of hard work and dedication met with immensely disproportional results made me lose myself completely. I was so focus on my enormous dreams that I lost track of who I was being. It didn't matter who I was being, what really matted was to reach my goals. I didn't reach any and lost myself on the way. Now I'm learning to love myself and accept where I am in a so much more profound way. I still dream the big dreams but it's not worth it to lose ourselves on the way. And just like you said, Anika, this phase is being incredibly humbling for me too. And this is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@roybrolsbeak]

how are you now?

[@baskabaisova2126]

yes feeling the same...i have been also in circle of burnouts and rest etc ...but this time it came down a lot in my body and caused me some health and mental problems too...mainly crusing down my nervous system...it is not quite easy state to be at, but just know it is time to change my life step by step...thanks for great video :) ...and wishing good luck to everyone who is dealing with something right now...

[@happinesshomemade5855]

I just found your channel and this is me in every way. Trying to find who I I’m and living a more slow life. Can’t wait to see some of your other videos. Christie

[@BonitaBryant-f2g]

Thank you so much for your story and your channel. I crashed and burned and felt like I needed to hire someone to care for me. I knew I had to do something for my care. I started to take naps. I had to give myself permission to do nothing. For one thing I felt like that is all I could do initially. I then figured out that I could do things if I did them slowly taking my sweet time to do a nice job on whatever I was doing which was not much at first. I am now able to take care of what is important each day. I am enjoying taking my time cooking a meal and savoring the meal rather than it be something I am wolfing down to head out the door and leaving my dirty dishes in the sing to somehow eventually getting them washed. It has been like rediscovering myself or maybe coming back to who I am. Hard to put it in a nutshell but you have really validated my experience. It feels good to hear about someone out of the blue who is on the same so called path as I am.!!

[@raquelbatiston]

Hi Anika, I am on the journey of having less things to manage and slowing down. I had a burn-out in the past and feel its coming back. I feel tired all the time and have always have a lot to do. Im happy I found your chanel. Thanks for sharing your experience 🌷

[@samfowler2073]

I have been practicsing slow living for a few weeks now, since hitting serious burn out at the end of last year. Currently I set myself three goals in the morning to complete that day, they can be simple things like eat a healthy meal or go to the gym or read a book for 30 minutes. It helps a lot having a structure but also not putting too much on myself.

[@meganmineiro]

Hi Anika! Thanks so much for being so open and honest. I have always fought the lie that my worth is tied to my productivity. But I just found your channel in the last week and am feeling so inspired to embrace slow living after a crazy year (getting married, moving overseas, transitioning to working fully remote).

[@anikajgreen]

I so relate to that lie and love that you are working to break that off!! It's so hard but so worth it - and I relate so much to finding the slow after the chaos. Wishing you peace and rest in this season!

[@hayleyquipp9527]

Obsessed with this! A good reminder in a busy season of my life right now 🥰

[@caroljoygreen5188]

My year has seasons, and though I’m in one of the busiest seasons, I make time for stillness within it, and it fuels me. Love how you remind me, that “being”… Has to fuel my doing.

[@edprice7887]

I am trying to slow down also, I am always setting unrealistic goals and trying to do too much. I found this very helpful.

[@jessicawatt2925]

You worded that struggle so perfectly. It’s exactly the way I’ve been feeling for much too long. Thank you for this❤️

[@mycharles3340]

People experience "burnout" because they keep looking at what others are doing. Focus on your own life and your own path. If you do this, you will never get off track of your own journey.

[@KatSanders-Smith]

This is very relatable. I wonder, based on so many of the comments, if whether whispers of social revolution may be closer than we might anticipate. Too many of us are completely exhausted and trying to understand how we can bring a deeper and more fulfilling sense of purpose than the “rush” and materialism we’ve been lured into - I think there’s a much healthier balance of these things to be sought ❤✨

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

It is nice to be able to choose your path. It is easy for some, difficult for some and impossible for some.

[@stwohberry]

We love you, Anika! You’ve been doing amazing progress. You inspire me to do better ❤

[@anikajgreen]

ahh, thank you so much!

[@angie5life-is-good]

I love this! And agree totally with your philosophy. Also I am embracing slow living and appreciating writing, painting, and performing simple tasks for me and my family. ❤ the minimal lifestyle!

[@poetsgarden1]

I love to write when I slow down and allow myself think time. What kind of painting do you do? I dabble in watercolor a little.

[@poetsgarden1]

digital detox is a good thing! It can be an addiction. Glad to see you find time to relax and have a life. Less is more. Be well. I go out to my garden when I need to detox and just feel the sun on my face...when I give myself time to "float" that's when my creativity increases...and when I love to write poetry...

[@amindfuldestination]

I’ve currently taken on slow leaving, specially for the reason you mentioned and I’m glad I ran into this video, Thank you 🙏🏼

[@laurenhill3758]

This is THE exact video i needed to see right now, also married with kids but a longing for a slower life, ive completely burnt out since new year, i felt like trying to diet and have it all was the tip of the iceburg i didnt need. This week my body has completely stopped me in my tracks with illness, so ive had no choice but to slow down. Eagerly anticipate how to actually navigate this now ❤

[@lilylaub9950]

Thank you. This was just what I needed! I keep myself way too busy. We are "human beings" not "human doings!"

[@davidjones8027]

What a lovely and inspiring young woman. So glad that I stumbled on your video.

[@midairman]

Hello Anika Your video inspired me to try my own version of 'digital detox'. I am sharing this just to show my interpretation, or how it works for me. Thanks so much for sharing! What I am trying to do for an entire month now - whatsapp/messages once in morning, once in evening (unless emergencies) - taking things slower, doing things more intentionally - avoid phone as much as possible - avoid internet as much as possible (except for intentional tasks e.g. grocery shopping) - use digital tools if it serves a focused goal (e.g. my mp3 is reconfigured to only listen to music, not to surf on the web) - taking note of what gives me energy, what takes energy away, and what I wish to focus on more in the future - listening better to conversational partners - writing a lot, to pen down my feelings, structure my thoughts - making time of things I've been putting off - shifting through belongings, restructuring rooms (we are now even planning a renovation) - try to evaluate the ways I spend my time, and optimize this (e.g. meeting with good friends more frequently) My wife is even joining me for this experiment, and she has been feeling better as well. Avoiding digital/online activities seems to free room in my mind, allowing me to focus better. I am having ups and downs with this. I think it's important to let everyone else know we are all human, and should be allowed to make mistakes, to have rebounds. But I feel you were onto something crucial in this video. The way we are using technology, is often far beyond the point of being useful. We are living second lives in a digital and online era. So I'm trying to get back to living one in full.

[@shv5626]

The first video of yours that I’ve come across. This resonated strongly! Looking forward to learning more from you about slow living and mending the nervous system after being anxious/stressed for so long

[@BelindaFarage]

omg - that diary read - that is me! Exactly!!! I just cried. Except I don't know how to get out. I work full-time and take care of my elderly mother. My to-do list isn't even mine. But at least I am not alone. Thank you.

[@danamanasherob7514]

WOW, WOW AND AGAIN WOW. What a video, I'm very happy for you that you are taking the time, it's so important to have this peace in mind and to do the things that you love . I also reset my self from time to time when I need and I figured it out that it's ok. I wish you all the best and keep doing what feels right for you. 🌺

[@anikajgreen]

ahhh thank you so so so much!!

[@Therealmalarie]

You are pure gold, thank you for sharing. I’m on a very similar journey this past year and into the new year. 🙏🏻

[@anikajgreen]

Thank you so much for your comment!! Glad you are here and cheering for you!

[@GraceNorcott]

I’m 58 and have struggled with anxiety and depression a lot. I had a good job that I felt called to do. But last October my anxiety had become unbearable and an ongoing, serious foot problem made work almost impossible. It was actually my foot doctor that recognized this and took me out of work. After a couple of months I realized I couldn’t go back. No matter how much I have used the “try harder” approach in my life, my mind and body are not on board. I can’t keep pace with this crazy culture and remain sane. It’s hard to accept but I also don’t want to keep returning to a place of crisis. Fortunately I have been spared running into the person who tells me “It must be nice,” when finding out I’m not working. But each time the “try harder” ends up in crisis, it’s worse than the last. It’s time to accept that “trying harder” isn’t working and slow living is where peace lies for me. I’m glad I found you. In a world where most people brag about busyness it’s helpful to know I’m not alone in the need to live slowly.

[@neutral.chaotic]

In 2017 I tried and failted twice to take my life, and then experienced heavy alcohol abuse that turned into full vlown alcoholism. Recovery from that period of life FORCED me to slow down. I was forced to go on medical leave (a blessing in disguise), forced into intensive outpatient therapy, forced to slow down. It felt life ending. I mean, my life DID end. But now in 2024, my life is drastically for the better in most ways and its because I allowed myself to slow down. And the slow life that I have now, although embarrasingly humble, is no longer one that I want to end.

[@JuniperJournals]

I am dealing with Chronic illness and motherhood And it has really take. A toll on me. I decided to slow live like when I had my first child and I think it will really help me heal. Thanks for This video and gentle reminders

[@spirituallysafe]

Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life; no-one comes to God except through Me (John 14:6). Jesus wants you to to cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Only by repenting of sin and trusting in Jesus to guide your life are you spiritually safe for all eternity. I encourage you to prayerfully read The Holy Bible ❤

[@sheliamarquis650]

Thank you for honesty and transparency. Refreshing 💜

[@lisagardiner6014]

Thank you for this, I am in the process of figured out how to live slow life and be productive. I felt like I have been burned out for years and most days I am always trying to figure out how to, "Get back on track" knowing that is not really what I really want. Trying to figure it what to do to move forward.

[@artwithmycoffee]

Wonderful topic and discussion. I am definitely someone who strives to live simply and slowly. It’s unfortunate that our world is pushing us in the exact opposite direction. But it is encouraging to see your video (and others) and seeing how much interest there is in it. I do think that we have an innate need to live more simply. Blessings on your journey.

[@anikajgreen]

Thank you so much for your comment Christine!! Blessings back!

[@sandj4925]

Very insightful thoughts. Being able to feed, clean and take care of ourselves is wired to us, it grounds us to focus on the necessity to live. Social media has definitely distracted many people from it and caused us to doubt the real meaning of life. The YB platform has changed, not so much of the audience, but the algorithm, and for the worse. It’s harder to find sincere valuable content and creators. It’s harder for them to find their right audience too. Ironically, with its modern algorithm.

[@whalingwithishmael7751]

Yoga nidra is terrific for cultivating calm. I like Ayla Boothroyd’s channel for guided sessions.

[@JFP1306]

Im feeling like I need to slow down and really think about what I want in the long run for a while now, the most stressful part is financial, I’m alone, I don’t have a financial support sistem but I really hate my job and want to do something else but the money always gets me, I feel like dying but the prospect of not being able to take care of myself also is terrifying