Life in my 40s | Mid-year reset plan: 90 days to becoming the best version of you | ep. 1

[@ananteddy]

I'm in on this challenge. My 8 daily non negotiables are 1. Practice gratitude 2. Exercise 3. Drink 90 oz water 4. Walk 6-10k steps 5. Meal plan 6. Read self help book 10 mins 7. Night routine 8. In bed by 830pm. My 3 weekly non negotiable are 1. Facial 2. Mani & pedi 3. Hair treatment

[@whitneysommer2351]

Love this!! Thanks for sharing 🤍

[@mimizackery]

I’m in; I’ll start in the morning. I created an accountability challenge for myself in 2022 and never started. It’ll be good to have others to do it with.

[@whitneysommer2351]

Yay! Glad this inspired you 😊

[@HeyJaimeKennedy]

New subscriber. I’m in on the challenge going to start first thing in the morning, It’s nice seeing someone my age. You are giving me confidence to start my channel. I have been so scared because of my age. Thanks for sharing. 💕

[@whitneysommer2351]

Girl, don't let your age hold you back!! Thanks for subscribing and glad to have you onboard with the 90 day challenge

[@tashaevans9989]

Thank you for normalizing “vanity”. I want to look and feel good. New subscriber. 😊

[@whitneysommer2351]

Yes!! There's nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel good 😊 Thanks for subscribing

[@shamikashaw899]

Omg FINALLY!!!!!!!!! I’ve been looking for a 40 plus KZbinr!! THANK YOU!!!!!!! I’m sooooooo glad that I found you!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@whitneysommer2351]

Yay! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@The_regular_home]

You have ESPN! I was just thinking about doing/starting something similar. I just turned 42, have a two yr old and a 7 month old and I’ve lost myself a bit. Everything I do is for them, and although it sounds great, I’m facing burnout more than I’d like to admit. Thank you for making this video! And thank you universe er… Algorithm for putting it into my feed ❤

[@whitneysommer2351]

That's so sweet of you to say! You should make one weekly non-negotiable to do something for yourself that doesn't involve anyone else.

[@The_regular_home]

@@whitneysommer2351 that is a wonderful idea!

[@autismenlightenment]

Good luck. Im 40 w a 3 year old and i we are moving today. Im hoping for a better start.

[@jessicalise4083]

I completely agree with you. Our society, but especially some of the younger generations, act like aging is the worst thing that can happen to you when it’s a privilege to age. If you’re not aging, you’re ☠️. There are amazing things about every age and stage of life and I wish people would focus on that, rather than thinking life ends at 30. 40 IS young 😊

[@whitneysommer2351]

Exactly! You said it best 👏👏👏

[@walkingexercise5375]

Great ideas! Like how you mentioned add-on, edit, and adjust with goals! I need to drink more water, focus on self-care, and fitness! My favorite exercise is walking, I also like using KZbin walking workouts like Leslie Sansone and Gina B from the channel Up To the Beat fit, She has some fun dance walks. With self-care, Diane in Denmark usually on her Friday videos on her channel is giving four self-care assignments to choose from for week.

[@whitneysommer2351]

Thanks 😊 I love walking! I try and do a big walk with a friend at least once a week. You get to socialize and get in some exercise at the same time. I'll definitely check out those channels. I love the idea of self-care assignments for the week!

[@MummuLinds]

Im 41 and I have started to do some of what you've talked about. I don't usually get enough exercise but I've been walking for at least an hour (sometimes twice) every day and I feel so good for it. I also just re joined the gym after a 2 year break. I have started taking my vitamins, eating healthier and drinking more water. These little things make such a difference to your health, which is especially important as we get older. Great video. keep it up!

[@whitneysommer2351]

That's amazing! You should be so proud of yourself 💪🏻 little changes make a huge difference!

[@eligarcia2850]

Excited about this series!

[@whitneysommer2351]

Me too!!

[@Taraaben]

Fellow 40 plus KZbinr, Love your channel ❤

[@lindabilkhu]

Such a wonderful idea. Definitely going to follow along.

[@whitneysommer2351]

Yay!!

[@asyed1995]

Lifestyle beautiful , Beautiful Manners, Kindness , Neighbors Healthy Try to helping. New 💡 " Carpools across the 🌏? More Walking , Biking mean no carbon in the " Air , Thanks which part of 🌏 .

[@liisaking1247]

I think that becoming your best self is a great goal. I'm just concerned that you are overloading yourself with all these "non-negotiables". I used to follow a practice of examining 8 life aspects every quarter, ranking myself on how I was doing in each area and then I'd set 2-3 goals per area (like "drink more water" or "call a friend I haven't seen in months") and, because journalling is important to me, I'd toss that in as a daily goal, for a usual total of 20-25 goals per quarter. (While some goals were daily, many weren't.) And every quarter I'd mentally beat myself up because I had "failed" miserably. I had so many goals to keep track of that, often I didn't even remember that a particular goal had even been on my list for the quarter until I did that end-of-quarter check in! My advice? Pick fewer goals (1 to 3). Make them things you *really* want (not things you think you "should" want or that are trendy). Be realistic about how many good habits you already have and don't try to form more than one solid new habit per quarter. Try to "temptation bundle/habit stack". For example, if you regularly brush your teeth twice a day, you could try adding on flossing one of those times. Make it super easy. Put the floss beside your toothbrush and paste. But don't necessarily expect to become a regular flosser by Q4 if your toothbrushing is haphazard. Or, say you hate to fold and put away the clean laundry and it often sits around in baskets, getting wrinkled and mixed with dirty clothes. Try picking a show on Netflix and only watching it while you fold the laundry! Don't say, "But I need to do more!" Which is better (and faster in the long run)? Trying to take on a dozen new things every few months and being lucky if one of them sticks, even temporarily? Or adding 1 or 2 new habits that really fire you up every quarter and actually solidifying them?

[@whitneysommer2351]

Thank you for the advice! I agree that it's not good to overload yourself with too much all at once, which is one of the reasons why I made the challenge 90 days as opposed to a month. I'm already habit stacking - I learnt so much from the book atomic habits. My goal is to put habits in place that I can work and improve on. I'm not putting any pressure on myself nor do I believe anyone else should.

[@LatriceWilliams-se4fs]

Whitney I just came across this video. THANK YOU! I once heard someone say you can start a whole new life at 40 and I think that is true. As someone who will be 37 in 2 months, I am trying to plan in advance for the BIG 4-0. Thanks for the vid!

[@whitneysommer2351]

40 is fabulous! Don't let anyone tell you differently 😊

[@MummuLinds]

You will be fine! Nothing changed for me at 40! I am 41 now and I still feel like a teenager half the time (although my body says otherwise ha ha)

[@ankushmaurya1822]

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[@DoctorofAcupuncture]

Hello, this is a great video and idea. I just started my YT channel last month and I’m really enjoying your content, as someone a little further down the path. I made a similar video about doing a “Show Up” challenge instead of a glow up, like so many KZbinrs are talking about. We have some similar ideas and plans. I’ll stay tuned to watch your progress!

[@xcrunner3291]

First video I’ve seen of yours Whitney and I’m hooked! I’m a female in my late 20’s and I love when women are out there killin’ it 40+! So many people act like your life is over after 30.😂Excited to learn from you and go along this 90-day journey with you too! Lots of love and support!💕☀️

[@whitneysommer2351]

Thank you so much! Yes, I agree. It really bothers me that people act like life is over after 30. I feel so much more confident now in my 40s than i ever did in my 20s and 30s. I hope my channel will inspire and empower people regardless of age. I'm happy to have you on this 90 day journey 😊

[@MummuLinds]

love that your enjoying learning from someone in their 40's, it is great to get wisdom from people that have lived life!

[@Marmar_beauty]

Thank you so much for such theme and video ❤

[@whitneysommer2351]

Glad you liked it!

[@jaquettedelivre367]

Love the idea! Summer is also a good time to new beggining 🌻

[@whitneysommer2351]

I agree!

[@kaylashorter5911]

Hi, I just stumbled across your channel.. this being your first video & not even 5 mins in & im already hitting subscribe! Love your vibe :)

[@whitneysommer2351]

Thank you so much!!

[@Tays_Day]

I never thought to make it a challenge with a time frame- but ... YES! I am right here with you 🥰. Thank you for putting this together. I have been working on something similar so I appreciate so much, hearing the motivation and support out there. Yay 40's! 😂

[@whitneysommer2351]

You're welcome! You got this 💪🏻

[@Marla-i5u]

I want to join in the challenge!!

[@whitneysommer2351]

Yay!! Glad this inspired you 😊

[@Deb1197]

I must do this also have you heard of Ashley from Hanging with Hughes? I only mention it for when you came on I thought the words were her but she is 6 months but I like the 90 days that is what I need plus great to see another inspiring Canadian youtube Im from MB ,>"My 6 are

[@whitneysommer2351]

Hi from MB! For some reason I can't see your list of 6 items, but I'm happy your doing this challenge ❤️

[@chicmandarina]

Thank you to the universe for finding your channel!, next year I will turn 40 and I feel that what you share is so real, your advices are excellents and I will gladly do this challenge to improve the version of myself

[@whitneysommer2351]

Thank you so much! I'm glad this inspired you!!

[@sherrigibbs528]

I'm jumping on board. This will be a fun challenge.

[@whitneysommer2351]

Yay!!

[@dinay8179]

I just found you and I’m so motivated

[@whitneysommer2351]

yay!!

[@CalledForSuchA7imeAs7his]

Let's go!

[@SunshineSM877]

I am subscribed to your channel but your uploads never show in my subscription feed.

[@YogawithmeNZ]

Same here, I think maybe I've noticed with a couple others too

[@tundetihanyi-takacs4080]

Same here too, please write, if you know the solution!

[@whitneysommer2351]

Hi guys, sorry I forgot to click the notify subscribers button. If you follow me on instagram and tiktok, I always send out a notification that a new video has been uploaded. Thank you for supporting my channel!

[@i_am_indigi_tahj]

Love this!

[@whitneysommer2351]

Yes!

[@DiakaMelendez]

You look fantastic! My content is aimed at our 40s so glad to have found your channel. 🎉

[@whitneysommer2351]

Thanks!! Love that! I'll go check out your channel 😊

[@katt1134]

Has anyone noticed how her top lip doesn’t move?😅

[@nataliemeier8640]

more vlog, less speaking I think. Really it would be better to make it together with vlogging these advices than only speaking it's more interesting;). In gengeral I like your videos and this subject

[@whitneysommer2351]

My next video will be vlog style!

[@nataliemeier8640]

@@whitneysommer2351 nice;)) i mean of course talking but in same time vlogging is interesting also ;)

[@nataliemeier8640]

@@whitneysommer2351 tx;)

[@ET76001]

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