☘️ How I Created A New Year’s Eve Do-Over: My Reset Routine For A 2024 REBOOT

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👀 Watch the follow-up for how my "New Year's Day" went: • ☘️ Creating the Perfec...
Psst! I'm running a little experiment. This video is a more "stripped back" style with no music. You can find the more "traditional" version with music right here: • ☘️ My New Year’s Eve D...
Let me know which one you like best!

[@cantocant2346]

I don't like music in videos. I find it more calming if I can just go about your day with you.

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much for the feedback. It's been an interesting experiment!

[@bonniewoodard2771]

Liking the no music ... feel more connected to you and what you are doing ... great idea !!! Happy New Year !!!

[@HowToGYST]

I found it very soothing while I was editing it. 😂 A nice change of pace.

[@shawnaford5540]

I think I prefer without music, but any of you videos are great information.

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you so much. 💖

[@robertakeogh8650]

I do like the video without music.❤

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you!

[@kate-annewarren4332]

Thanks Laura for a video with real life sounds, without being overly stimulating. Very reassuring and a joy to watch as usual 🎉

[@HowToGYST]

Aw, thanks so much, I really appreciate it. 💖

[@karendunlop3534]

I love no music! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024.

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much. And the same to you!

[@lizzi437]

I love these types of videos without music.

[@HowToGYST]

I found it really calming while editing so I'm glad someone else enjoyed it too!

[@miriam4235]

Jovie was laying on the toys and blanket as if she had to say goodbye to them forever. So dramatic. 😂

[@HowToGYST]

Total drama queen. 😂

[@MissPickles1980]

I like both with and without music. But without music feels more... real. Does that make sense? With music it's an aspirational video - I don't mean this in a bad way! Every video is inspiring and motivational, but with music, it can fall into the category of "watch for entertainment" and *maybe* action the things later. Without music it's a real person, doing real things in real time (sort of - you know what I mean!) and since I don't have an instrumental soundtrack to my real life, it feels more relatable and I'm far more likely to emulate it. I put in my calendar that I'd not even start working towards my personal 2024 goals until 8th Jan, because I know if I try to start both personal and work goals in the same period I will fail at all of them before February! My laundry pile has taken three days to get back to normal (having to go back to work on 2nd Jan sucked), I'm fairly certain my meal plan for this week went out of the window on Wednesday and there's been a pile of recycling near the back door for longer than I'd like. Throw in a poorly husband and I'm glad I decided on a *very* slow start to the new year!

[@HowToGYST]

Hope your husband feels better soon. Totally get what you're saying about the music. I think I'm going to try a bit of a mix where there's music but it's low so you can still hear the natural sounds. See how that works.

[@bluemeat24601]

Jovie is like "what are you doing with all my stuff ma?!!?" 13:06

[@HowToGYST]

She was deeply confused. 😂

[@dawnsfields]

I personally really like this no music version. I found it calming to just hear everyday sounds. Although my dog barked at your dog when she started barking. 🤣🤣

[@HowToGYST]

Oops! I actually cut out the beginning of that clip where she was barking really loudly.

[@jennyjenkins877]

😆 I was finishing off a bag of Cheetos as you discussed healthy eating goals.

[@HowToGYST]

I just finished off a pizza before replying to this comment. 😂

[@martinamayer1468]

Oh that‘s so calm, so nice for finishing an already loud day… Reduced stimuli are a great idea in my opinion. Thanks and happy new year from Austria! 🎉

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much, Martina!

[@cantocant2346]

You look so pretty in that green sweater!!

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much!

[@jennyjenkins877]

Jovi toys everywhere! That mound of her laundry was the equivalent of a pile of leaves to a child.

[@HowToGYST]

Most of her toys are small so they don't take up much space. The bulk of the pile was blankets and bed covers.

[@jennyjenkins877]

​@@HowToGYST No judgment intended! By toys everywhere, I wasn't suggesting that it was too much, just that she loves them so much that she takes them everywhere, even outside. All the Jovi moments were super cute in the video!

[@HowToGYST]

I always miss some on wash day because they're spread out everywhere. 😂

[@JoanneWhitlock]

I’m doing a late new years too. Everyone ill over new year itself. Lovely to hear you did the same!

[@HowToGYST]

It was wonderful! Hope you're all feeling loads better now.

[@donnab2810]

I watch with captions on and no sound. With or without music doesn't affect me. 😁

[@HowToGYST]

💖

[@user-nf1wu7pf5l]

Oh, Laura. You are such a good soul. Please don't be so hard on yourself. So glad you were able to spend some quality time with your parents (wish you lived closer in distance). I know that even on your worst days everyone in your family is well loved and taken care of (includes Jovie!) They are very lucky to have you. I admire and greatly respect you as you are the best "teacher" out there. I try to keep up as best I can but regardless continue to learn so much from you. Happy New Year! Wishing many blessings and much happiness to you and yours. Kisses to Jovie!!

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you so much, Lee! A very happy new year to you too!

[@nataE-845]

Happy new year to you! ✨⭐️✨ I also really liked your new video style without the music- (though I do also like the little riff you often used in the past!)

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you! It's been an interesting experiment.

[@HappyChicken223]

Oh my gosh yes I started my New Year’s resolutions. Monday the eighth. Getting up before the kids and I just have loved the days. I got up before the kids. You know what’s stopping us from having a New Year’s Day every month why not?🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@HowToGYST]

Absolutely! Or just any ol' day you feel you need a bit of a reset. I truly loved this.

[@HomeBirdJen]

Hey Laura, happy new year! Loving the real life ambient sounds! 👍🏻 like others have said it seems the video has double posted? Think I’m gonna do the same as you and do a restart for the new year! Love your content 👍🏻💜😊

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much, Jen! I posted this one with just sounds and another version with music as a little experiment.

[@jennyjenkins877]

@@HowToGYST I actually meant to click on the video WITH music but either way is fine with me.

[@missrobinhoodie]

Tbh I watched/listened to both video versions - you are the perfect company for doing housework stuff 🙌🏼

[@HowToGYST]

I appreciate this so much. Thank youuu!!!

[@stowie7733]

Like you, I put my shopping list according to the layout of the store. I get in the store, get any of the non-food items (laundry soap, pet food, etc.) and then I head to the back of the grocery area. I work my way from the back to the front and am done by the time I am at the front near the registers. Works great because I can get in and out fast (the one good thing about the pandemic was I learned how to shop fast). If your grocery store has a website, you can look to see if they have the aisle location on their site. Saves you time and money (no needless browsing). It was great that you were able to have that time with your parents and that your father is well enough to travel! I am in the process of revamping my daily routine. I got into a slump at some point and am working on different ideas to try and refresh my days. I made a reading nook in my bedroom plus I moved my desk into my bedroom so I can get some work done in peace & quiet (still have an audience though, as the cats follow me wherever I go 😂). I have a roommate so moving my desk and reading chair into my room helps me to stay focused and more organized.

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, the store's app tells me what aisle things are in but I was sick of having to check it every visit so I just wrote the aisle number right next to the item on my shopping list. 😂 Well done on moving your stuff to better accommodate you. Hope it works out well!

[@judyhorn8738]

I don’t mind the no music. Would enjoy even more info from you as you go along. I’m sure there are items, products you use; processes you go through that you can talk about, like when you decluttered your bedroom! Enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Judy! I'll keep that in mind for future videos. 😁

[@anyat686]

Oh Laura. Its over €6 for a can of Sure Deodorant! Shampoos are over €7. We were all shouting out our most shocking discovery of prices. Mayonnaise is also ridiculously high. As is chef brown sauce nearly €5. 10 black bags in our local tesco express was €4:50 😮. Yes. I put them back. Im not paying that 😂😂 But I’m heading for my “no spend lent”. Im so excited 😆

[@HowToGYST]

My mother was telling me all about. 😂 Everything’s gone through the roof. Except wages. 😒

[@moeaves]

I don’t mind doing laundry but I don’t enjoy putting the clothes away 🤷‍♀️

[@HowToGYST]

Same. What is it about putting things away? 😅

[@asc.k1865]

Count me in! If I were wealthy I'd pay for someone to do all my laundry chores for me!

[@HowToGYST]

I think I'd have a chef. Someone to cook and then clean up after themselves. 😂

[@anncastanon2191]

I just had a layover at the Cincinnati airport on Saturday-such a nice airport and I did partake of the library! It was such a cool space. Hope your parents made it home safely.

[@HowToGYST]

They did, thank you. Glad you got the see the library! It's a lovely airport.

[@carolinerambles3885]

New years goals are so hard when there's left over Xmas foods and snacks that were gifts! I just say well lets use up what we've got and buy less in, less often 😂❤

[@HowToGYST]

Still munching my way through ours. 😂

[@carolinerambles3885]

No music is fine 😊 another good vid ❤❤❤

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you!

[@Natalieplee]

Hi Laura. Thought I'd share. A friend and I have written some basic chore lists each and we are holding each other accountable each week. Nothing negative but it's working! Also, just a thought I had your video on while I was cleaning and I found it do helpful doing chores with someone else! I know that sounds crazy but it wasn't as lonely if that makes sense lol

[@HowToGYST]

I actually hear that from a lot of people so you're not alone! 💖

[@dehn6581]

Lovely. I always do the New Year with the family, then do the reset on Distaff Day (7th of Jan, day after 12th night) and Plough Monday (first Monday after Distaff, which this year was the helpfully on the 8th), with another planned in the Spring.

[@HowToGYST]

Love that!

[@tamararussell-czwartacky7105]

I love this idea! I felt really off this New Year's too because we were traveling and didn't get home until late the night before NYE. I should do this... even though it's already basically the 12th in Europe. 😂

[@HowToGYST]

Would 100% recommend at ANY time. I found it really lovely.

[@anyat686]

Oh Laura, Im getting the electrical lead, heebie-jeebies. Its trailing out behind your air purifier! Ive become such a snob, about leads, plugs and even sockets in the wall. I hate them all ! 😂😂😂

[@HowToGYST]

Do you mean the white thing on the kitchen counter? That's an indoor plant thing my husband got for Christmas. He was just testing it out and has since moved it upstairs.

[@weeepsalotts723]

I prefer the no music too. But i know some like to clean with music or books or tvs playing so music is better than no noise at all. Do what you prefer or do some of both, whatever works for you, your content is great either way.

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you! Next video won't have any music. Trying to find the right balance so basically just going with what feels right for each video.

[@lawlessyntax]

I don't care about music, watched the video without it and clicked throught music video, put a like on this one as it's less work for you :)

[@HowToGYST]

So sweet of you! I'm experimenting with a more "stripped back" style so that my videos feel calmer.

[@Teaandabuscut]

I love the no music xxx❤❤❤

[@HowToGYST]

The stats said people preferred the music version. Much to my disappointment. 😂 I tried to keep it pretty low in the next upload though so it's more background music and not as overwhelming.

[@sheilaevans2710]

So much nicer without the music 😊

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much. I was going for something a bit more calming.

[@jennugent3957]

Sorry, how many aisles in the shops?!? I heard 70, but i feel it must be 17. 😂 12 weeks, at least Sunday 11 weeks its Easter. I've decided to check in then. They're not so much resolutions so much as thing to be done. But I've a couple of bank holidays to keep me on the straight and narrow. Hope youre holding up okay, i know house will be quiet with your parenrs gone. Fantastic they were able tocone and visit.

[@HowToGYST]

You heard right at 70. 😬 I do a lot of my shopping at Aldi now, which is significantly smaller. But still pop into the larger store for a few bits. But yeah, I only hit up the specific aisles I need. Otherwise I’d be there all day. 😂

[@jennugent3957]

​@@HowToGYST that's horrific. I mean I've been in big shops, but 70 is crazy🤯.

[@HowToGYST]

It's definitely a lot. I skip the vast majority of them.

[@eileenoreilly4169]

Happy New Year Laura. I am also from Ireland. I know how you feel when family leave.😢 Did they bring you Taytos?😂 Your dog is adorable. Thank you for your great videos. Mind yourself. 😄☘️

[@HowToGYST]

No Taytos, sadly. They'd get destroyed in the suitcase. But lots of other stuff. Still working my way through it. 😂

[@eileenoreilly4169]

Aww, that’s too bad Laura.🥲 Enjoy the rest of the stuff.🤣☘️

[@HowToGYST]

I'll be back home visiting later this year so there are still plenty of Taytos in my future. 😂

[@eileenoreilly4169]

Lol, I am heading home sometime this year. Make sure you get the share bag of Taytos. There’s a lot more in the bag.😄A big thank you to you. I parted with a lot of stuff, that I have kept for years. Love your videos Laura, thanks again.😄☘️

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much, Eileen! I never understood why they called them 'share' bags. Like I'd share with anyone. 😂

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

I am outvoted on the no music, but that's okay. I'll still watch. I like music inbetween talking. But I like you more. ❤

[@HowToGYST]

You're only outvoted in the comments. The stats tell me people are preferring the music version much more.

[@maryann5569]

Great video as always but even better without the music. I went back to the original since it has been a several days since then, and compared the two. This one is more calming with just your voice and the ambient sounds. The music distracts me and I think my blood pressure even goes up. Thanks for testing this out.

[@HowToGYST]

Sadly the algorithm did not agree. 🥲 I'm hoping to find the right balance between natural sounds with low "background" music.

[@carriecobb8]

Hmmm, you’ve totally messed with my head regarding the music vs no music 😄 Music one: I really disliked some of the music but appreciate it must be soooooooo hard choosing it. Otherwise it was fine. No music: in quite a lot of the non talking bits it was kind of hissy which my ears did not enjoy, not sure if it’s just picking up ambient HVAC noise or something 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s really nice not having background music when you talk tho. So in conclusion, I’m no help whatsoever 😆🤦🏻‍♀️

[@HowToGYST]

😂 The hiss is standard mic static. I’m sure there’s a way to remove it but I’m not that technically advanced yet. 😂 So far the video with music is being watched for much longer than the non-music version.

[@lindsey361]

Personally I like a bit of music or I get bored im always listening to someone when i do my own housework,I really don't like amsr trend. Happy New year well done you looks great

[@HowToGYST]

Happy New Year! The music version is currently outperforming this one.

[@asc.k1865]

I enjoy the lack of music!

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you!

[@tracykahler465]

I don’t mind the music. But, I feel like if you don’t want to play music, then maybe have a voice over while you’re working.

[@HowToGYST]

I sometimes do voiceovers but I find they can be distracting. More experimentation required!

[@lorrainethomas241]

I figure every day is a fresh start. As to your experiment, I like when music is used to effect, but just running it low in the background for no real reason is unnecessary.

[@HowToGYST]

The music video is currently performing better, but I have way more comments on this one. So I'm torn. 😂

[@lorrainethomas241]

@@HowToGYST Maybe a combo?

[@HowToGYST]

That's what I'm thinking - natural sounds with some low music.

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Happy New Year! 🥳

[@HowToGYST]

And to you!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

😊 Thank you. ☺

[@MSKCCooke]

I prefer the no music

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@jesslewis7851]

Hey Laura, hopefully you see this quickly but it looks like the video has double posted, dont want your views to be split over the two!

[@HowToGYST]

I posted two versions as an experiment. This one doesn't have any music and the other one does. Wanted to see which one performed better.

[@jesslewis7851]

@@HowToGYST oh haha oops, I'm interested in what the yt gods think to push 😁

[@sofiepeeters8565]

Oops maybe you should have made that clear in the title of your video. When I saw them in my subscription list I looked at the one with the most views and continued to hide the other one. To me music doesn’t bother me unless it gets too loud/annoying. I guess I now have to go through your profile to watch the other version to let you know….

[@sofiepeeters8565]

Me again… Just went to your profile when I saw the symbol in the upper right corner. Didn’t notice that in the thumbnail…

[@pattyelaine9563]

@@HowToGYSTthat’s fantastic. I hate the music.

[@lizm4557]

I hate music on KZbin videos. Always too loud, annoying, and not calming!

[@HowToGYST]

Calming is EXACTLY what I'm going for with this video. As I was editing I found the natural sounds almost soothing. I figured other people might too, but worried it would feel too "foreign" compared to what people are used to. So thank you for this comment!