How to make 2025 your BEST year yet - tips to *actually* achieve your goals & level up

[@StudyToSuccess]

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[@Potato_bags]

This years resolution for me is to be productive (which never happened 😭) and always focus on being better from the last time instead of focusing on straight A's 💗💗

[@Svnny..._Autumn]

HELP HOW IS IT THURSDAY ALR? I wasted like half of my winter break just sitting on my bed and doom scrolling… I’ve wanted to get up so bad but my butt was like glued there. I wanted to get up and stretch but my subconscious said ‘it’s better to stay here’. Thank you for this ❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

happy to help!! And yep, time does seem to fly when we're just in bed scrolling all day... :/

[@ashhh713]

16:30 THIS!!!! thankyou so much for pointing this out. I felt so weird when all those youtube tips that told me to reward myself in some way after each task never seemed to work for me😭

[@StudyToSuccess]

glad you can resonate with this!!

[@potatowedges2415]

Aesthetic: ✨✨✨Rotting away in bed core✨✨✨

[@Chloe-p8o7x]

😂😂😂 me rn

[@zarlovedonuts]

do you realize how much you've driven me with this single video, estella? you changed the whole game with these ones "conscious/subconscious" "tiny change that doesn't trigger my comfort" "making my subconsciousness my partner" & "cheering for myself" as you explained through. the way you put these points was so perfect that it arrowed across my guts. Last year was a total drag down for me. People were judgemental, unsupportive, unappreciative & i almost gave up. I felt like I'm in a cave & afraid of the light but when you talked about starting tiny & cheering myself, i got some courage down my dehydrated soul. i feel green now. i am gonna watch this video whenever i am stuck. It really gave me what i needed. Thanks a lot.

[@catwoman3247]

You're using your personal experience and knowledge of psychology. It's the best combination and so valuable.🌟

[@meisheet]

Wow a lot of this actually made so much sense like having the other u say “why cant u do this, why cant u just get up and go” especially this past semester when i had tests, sometimes i would pull an all nighter but not even study like i was supposed to. I felt guilty if i went to sleep but couldnt bring myself to study even though i knew i needed to. I also developed into a chronic “i didnt do well bc i didnt try” type ever since i didnt do as well as i wanted in a class over the start covid and ive been in that rut ever since. The part especially abt the hack to try to reward urself to get urself to do smthg u dont like was like, “no wonder i could never get into the idea of eating a chocolate whenever i get through a chptr in a textbook” and such. But the idea of focusing on liking the actual activity u want to do was such a mind opener

[@nocontent1926]

Being here before an hour might be illegal

[@StudyToSuccess]

Ahaha never, the early squad is the best!!;)

[@dharitri-XD]

Here as well before an hour

[@cozycats71]

recently, Estella had been making advice vids and I’m loving them!

[@jonathanbassett3656]

Yep you hit the nail on the head with the cycle of our passions becoming WORK. Happens to me when it comes to writing. We have to see where else in life we've been able to succeed and know we can do our passion, just gotta give ourselves permission to F up and learn cuz that's how anyone gets to the level we want to reach

[@Mericar316]

I’ve never agreed so much in my life especially whole over planning my goals to the point of dreading them and feeling relief when I quit them. Also your video also made me this that I’ve only emphasizing the feels of negativity when I do my bad habits and I talk down to myself but I never or rarely talk positively to myself. Being my own cheerleader will definitely be new to me but I’ll give it try this year! Thank you!!💕

[@alexmills630]

Clicked immediately! I love (and feel bad lol) that our struggles to improve are sooo relatable! It makes this journey feel less lonely. We're starting off this new year right!! ✅️💖 Let's do this!!! 😎🔥

[@Demonic_blaze]

Omg just when I was thinking how to change myself as the new year starts.. You uploaded this video! ❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

Glad this came at the perfect time for you!!😊

[@ElenaJacks7788]

your tips are actually so goodd!! i like how you don't go to surface level basicness but actually things I've experienced, have worked for me and I connect to, You're amazing!!

[@BadKarma-o8x]

Thank you. Really needed this. Gave me soooo much perspective. Plus the "if you aren't doing it, you don't want it enough" mindset is actually so toxic. Because lord knows how bad I want it, but since I attach so much anxiety to it, my brain just cancels it. I always do feel like I'm in a shell that is impossible to break. This cleared up so much for me you have no idea

[@Aeronautgal]

According to Islamic philosophy, there are like two selves. And they are battling. So you are right. One is the impulsive self who is not your friend but is the source of every moment you choose self sabotage and do not make choices that lead you to your best self and towards your long term goals. It is the one interested in cravings, short term desires, impulsive behaviour including selfishness, arrogance and anger etc. the other side of you is the self critical rational part, the logical, the self reflective. Human nature is genuinely a battle between these two.

[@raydyzee]

16:34 I remember once I followed one of those online study tips and kept a chocolate bar for me as a reward of finishing a chapter of biology. I never finished the chapter and couldn't wait so long that I finally engulfed the chocolate without giving a dang to study. 💀

[@Stella-di4zt]

Your videos actually feel so wholesome and genuine ! Keep up the good work ❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

Tysm, that means a lot!!🥹🫶

[@Kavincreations-z7i]

As a guy with a lot ambition but does nothing this sort of caught me off guard thank you Estella this was really helpful and wishing everybody an advanced new year and for some people around the world new year is already over so happy belated new year and to those whom today is new year happy new year to you now I feel like I’m in geography class😅

[@meow2010]

Me watching a video on youtube on how to be productive and functional knowing damn well im gonna watch 30 more of your videos after this 😍

[@maheartx_sarah]

Wake up Mother posted💅✨

[@StudyToSuccess]

😘🫶

[@miringuinasanchez9176]

I have to say I love the new format with u on camera, I feel like I've known you for a long time and I missed you

[@mirabellentee]

I think this was the ONE video I have been needing for years. I know I can achieve a lot - yet even when I achieved those things, I only felt relief that they were over, not actual happiness, because I forced myself through those activities only through pressure and anxiety. After that pressure and anxiety (from school) was gone, I stopped being as productive as before and struggled more than ever with routine and discipline, wondering why when I used to be able to do it all. Only now I realise how prone to over-planning and talking myself-down I have always been. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and wisdom, it's relieving to know I'm not alone in this and that working towards my goals doesn't have to feel hard and painful if done in a smart way. I'll definitely come back to this video as often as I need to remind myself!

[@azrika7]

Estella, you just healed a part of me!! I dk if it sounds dramatic but, you truly helped me out! I just clicked this video with a thought “ just another motivation video in KZbin” but! Was it?? …. Oh hell nah! I couldn’t have asked for more! You broke it down into very simplistic pieces for us and our subconscious selves 👀 to understand! I’m soo grateful that I followed you all these years coz, gurl, you are AmAzInGgG!!!😭 I love you sm🫶🏼 thank you for existing and helping me get into back to the right track! 🥹✨I want all the other lost souls to find their way back here! Hopefully KZbin does its work properly in 2025! 🙌🏻

[@Potato_bags]

Hi estella!! I am a 11 year old from Bangladesh and I love ur videos! Another year passed and I learned so much from you. Ur aesthetic ness and everything, motivated me. Now I actually sit down to study instead of just scrolling on my device. Thank you for everything🥰💗 (You've replied to my comment before so it would be my dream if you reply now 🫶)

[@carolprabhakar]

Hey Estella, I was so overwhelmed because I had set some goals which were very out of my comfort zone, and due to that I was upset the whole evening. This advice came as a much needed guide. I am so greatful for this! Thank You and HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎉

[@lightningstrikes2727]

This is the most relatable video I've ever seen! You literally explained my whole studying life.....I'm glad i could find and understand the problem and i will make sure to work for it slowly though i have less time for my exams rn 😅

[@dreamscenesedits]

Much needed ! Thank you 💖

[@Coolgirlyt5]

Happy new year Estella!Your videos motivate me so much this year !❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

Tysm, and happy new year back!!🥰

[@humorousvideos._.]

Omg, this is so perfect!!! Thank you so much, Queen!!🪷🌿🌾

[@kidssquad5951]

Omg thank you for uploading 💖💖

[@StudyToSuccess]

Glad you're here in the early squad!!🫶

[@kidssquad5951]

Ty for replying 🥹 and this video is so helpful 💗

[@betteronpaper958]

Thank you, your video made me feel a lot better.

[@sea-_-shell]

That part where you told me to mention and talk my negative feelings aloud.. so that my subconscious starts hating my bad habits .. iss such an excellent hack !! This is going to help me a lott.. thank you soo soo soo much !!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡ I'll keep you posted ♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@AnnaZmatlíková]

thank you soo much for making these videos because I'm 12 year old and i want to have a good start so this helped me a lot. And your cat is so cute.

[@ashhh713]

20:00 this is so me rn...my mom is actually soo tired of me over-researching everything but not actually doing anything and feeling absolutely shitty afterwards since im not on the same level on day1 as people who started it years ago (which makes like no dang sense ngl)

[@Matilda_1-b4b]

Been watching you for years!

[@aninonia]

It’s the first time I have ever commented on a video. Every single word You said is so meaningful and inspiring, this video is literally life changing and I am so grateful for coming upon You right now. Have a wonderful day and one more time thank you💗

[@muthukannan7300]

I want this to be that video that changed my life I'm finnaly gonna change win the battle against my subconscious mind 2025is gonna be my year thank u so much love u Estella

[@cnbluemotional_]

This is super useful, tysm girly❤

[@aadishreesingh3545]

Thankyou so much Estella!!!! I had been waiting for your upload! I really needed this. Happy New Year!❤❤

[@laanamaria2618]

I love your videos you really inspire me. ❤❤

[@EmmaChew.]

First! Your videos always motivate me to do better ❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

Aww yay I'm so glad - thank you for watching!!🥰

[@elianaambrose8977]

Notes and observations: 1. The subconscious mind works like Inside Out (the collection of words, emotions, and memories determine how something is perceived) 2. The subconscious mind operates with the motto "Seek pleasure, avoid pain" and it uses top-down processing (meaning it's automatic and uses general associations to determine how to respond) 3.Words matter - you need to affirm what you want (speak life and praise yourself for doing the thing, minimize the pain of change) and you need to object what you don't want (aka criticize your bad habits/make complacency painful) 4. Surround yourself or your social media feed with people that have qualities/habits/skills you want (like attracts like, you rise to the status of your ingroup). In short, you need to use the subconscious programming to your advantage - you need to consciously change your perspective to succeed. Change your mind, change your life.

[@Stationaryslayz-AmethystJade]

Much needed for me and can totally relate, thanks and happy new year🎉

[@Aka311]

girl i used to literally watch every one of your videos during covid and then i kinda got off yt cuz of school and stuff i got so surprised to see your face cuz back then you wouldn't. idk if this makes sense i just wanted to say i love you and your videos helped me sm back then

[@moonsmagic3843]

The timing has never been perfect ❤❤

[@ashhh713]

These recent advice videos have genuinely been lifesavers like I have been actually seeing positive transformations in my life after implementing these tips thankyou soo much Estella🥹💗

[@alyssadimarco419]

This makes so much sense! I really struggle with how I talk to myself and I think this will really help!

[@aurora94931]

Let's not!! Happy New Year Estella!!✨🩷

[@StudyToSuccess]

Happy New Year to you too!!✨🩷

[@TAS-jj8pp]

I have struggled with this for soo long, thank you! I finally feel like I understand. ❤❤

[@RealItInWithReidCox]

Yes! Ready to reach our full potential in 2025!

[@nabihaqureshi6771]

Thank you Estella!!! This was so relatable....almost scary😨 But nothing has been more relatable and no one has understood this problem in so detail😫 Thank youuuuu😭 and I wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year 🎊😊. Love from India❤

[@Purple-3007]

Thank you so much Estella!!! This will really help me thank you ❤ and Happy New Year!!!!!!!! ❤

[@ppramanik5775]

Please do add a summary of the main points (like what to do & what to avoid) at the end of your videos. It will be easier for our brain to process all the information you teach in your videos. BTW, I am a regular viewer of your videos & I genuinely love them. Thank you, Sis, for every amazing video you have provided us throughout this year. Happy New Year in advance! Keep blessed, keep smiling ❤ (Today 31.12.24 7:46 PM; India)

[@ChantelleArts]

you've worded all of this so well 🥰

[@imnot_iu]

what a perfect timing of this video i think this is my sign 😌 perfect video perfect timing and perfect mood amazing ☺ thank you so much this is what i have been looking for past few years 😭

[@NadNe.]

Good morning ☀️ (it’s 8:09am here) I hope you all have a nice New year “party” today in the evening 🎉

[@StudyToSuccess]

Same to you!!🥰🎆

[@CherryBlossom-c4c]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@humbuggd]

i love the christmas decorations!! (:

[@Sunnylanguages]

I definitely needed this video! You are a big inspiration to me. Your way of expressing yourself is amazing! I hope you grow a lot more in 2025. Your videos are fantastic! 💖

[@Alexischapman-bo2yj]

dang!! im fast...watching ur video within 36 mins of uploading....thanks for the content estella!!

[@kayaanderson2868]

When you said "invisible string" I was like "Hahaaa Taylorrrr" AND THEN YOU SAID IT WAS ACTUALLY A REFERENCE😍😍

[@WaffleWaffle33]

I needed this thank you- I love this vid and all your others! ❤

[@JustJulie13]

always will be my fav motivater. thanks so much estella

[@nhfatini1485]

Thanks for the new video❤❤❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

Glad you’re here!🫶

[@_Nik_ky]

FACE REVEAL YAY SO PRETTY. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVE

[@galaxium]

Needed this video omggg

[@aarohithakur247]

OMG YALL THE QUEEN POSTEDDD!!!!!❤❤ I love your vids estalla it changed my life!!😊 love from India ❤❤❤

[@YashikaModani]

Your vids are amazing 🎀 Love your vids ❤

[@Imcoquette88131]

Love this channel soo much❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

tysm!!

[@Imcoquette88131]

@@StudyToSuccess 💗

[@DhammikaHerath-b1d]

Love from Sri Lanka

[@catwoman3247]

Hello, Happy New Year 🎊🎊🎉❤

[@malfoy9563]

Omg thank u so much,This video is what I needed!❤

[@live_life_beautifully198]

I ran to this video ❤

[@pinkflower5220]

This kind of reminds me of law of assumption. Especially with the letting go of negatively part

[@AaishaZeenat]

It was really a must have video am gonna watch it till the very end. Thank you so much for this 😊.

[@Nini-m2x]

Estella here to save my year again

[@ChloeDissanayake]

lol this is a cheat because it is 2 hours until new years here in australia! And omg your reallly pretty I have never seen your face on your channel before!!

[@suman4013]

aww thank u

[@gamegirl6637]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us all so that we may improve! Thanks to you, I feel like I can actually work on changing and improving my life. XD

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Have a great 2025! Continue to slay and give us stationery envy lol

[@anandikabanduni8419]

I'm loving this new style of videos 🥰🥰

[@dharitri-XD]

Would be a dream if Estella commented. Hey, if you read this Study to Success, know that youre videos have inspired me to be a better version of my past self! Ty!

[@StudyToSuccess]

I’m so glad to hear that, and thank YOU for taking the time to watch and comment and try out the tips I put in my videos!!🥰🫶

[@dharitri-XD]

Ty for replying

[@VasilisDeerlington]

Yay!! I love your videos!!

[@agnesabraham234]

thanks for making such good videos and sharing tips that actually make sense😊💕

[@catwoman3247]

Congratulations you have got 2 millions 🎊💖❤️🌟

[@Dramawatchereurope]

I also have the problem of always wanting to change and plan, but then don't do the actions so nothing changes 😅

[@MasoumehRoseberry]

Me watching this after my exam. Thx sweety

[@lunazero]

My 24th birthday was last December 22nd, and being a proud Hufflepuff, i asked my parents for the Lamy Hufflepuff fountain pen, which has a huge cartridge and a small open part to see when it's almost time to get new ink. I also got an ink converter and Lamy Obsidian ink 🎉

[@marccolomayt82094]

This is so satisfying and relaxing! HNY2025❤❤🥂

[@StudyToSuccess]

Tysm, and happy new year to you too!!🥂💖

[@PokhrajRoy.]

18:39 I used to have that about KZbin (still do about long form content) but I’ve been doing a decent job with the videos I’ve published.

[@Milkylilac666]

Btw, can you please suggest me an app to cope up with my studies or make it a game, haven’t watched the complete video yet, I’ll watch it now ❤❤

[@StudyToSuccess]

I recommend THEA study - I talked about them for a few minutes in my previous ("ambitious but lazy") video!:)

[@Milkylilac666]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@RishitaShrivastav08]

WHO IS YOU [ that was scaryyy but much needed]

[@StudyToSuccess]

Ahaha I tend to be dramatic at times if you couldn't tell XD

[@RishitaShrivastav08]

@@StudyToSuccess hehehe

[@trevinvlogs80]

I love your videos❤

[@7.ayasiayeasmin265]

Thank you so much for explaining so nicely ❤

[@ThrishikthaT]

Tysmm❤❤ love ur vids❤❤😊😊

[@mf__stardust]

Loveee ittt❤❤❤

[@ItisJasmine27]

Happy new year! ❤

[@renoorai126]

Gosh...Love You Estella..love from india

[@siennabirchgarden]

I really got called out there in the first 30 secs lol (luv ur vids

[@StudyToSuccess]

hehe ty!!