My Slow and Mindful Evening Routine

[@luisaleonardi666]

Madeleine, you are a lovely young woman fully in charge of your life. It's a real pleasure to follow your thoughts and daily routine. Love from Italy

[@valarya]

I think it's absolutely KEY to give ourselves permission to fail. You're kicking it's ass & I'm right here on the journey with you, celebrating the (minor to some, major to me) little accomplishments I've made to a healthier me. We got this! 💪

[@janebradfield2373]

I’m so grateful to have a safe home to live in. With all the horrible news, it reminds me how lucky I am…

[@margarett_b]

Gratitude journaling has been game-chaning for me - falling asleep with the though of being lucky, privileged in so many ways and just having at least one nice thing happen on a given day just makes me a more appreciative person.

[@sirih9012]

Today I felt empowered and felt grateful for having the capacity and power to change my life in a way that want to live. Sometimes it goes slow or I don't know what I want or what make me happy and I get discouraged. But today I felt that I am on the right path ☺️

[@TatianaGudkova0802]

The moment of the video featuring Roxy on the sofa was really priceless😊❤️ And also the idea of taking some time off our phones by leaving them out of reach is a very good way to be mindful

[@sweet_creature7799]

You're such a lovely person to listen to❤️ You're the very first vegan KZbinr I discovered 4 years ago!

[@KatByteK]

Madeleine, thank you for sharing your life and thoughts. You are very inspirational. You are a beautiful person both inside and out. Love from the US.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much for being so kind

[@laurawitt1753]

Maddy, thank you so much for another video leaving me feeling recharged and inspired 🥰 Watching you is always part of my ideal evening routine. Have a beautiful Easter weekend everyone!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you

[@jennyjohnson9012]

I stopped taking my phone upstairs 2 years ago and cant believe the difference it made. My mind was a lot calmer. I read instead until I feel sleepy. I love seeing your recipes, always makes me hungry!! Have a lovely Easter weekend x.

[@NTHodges]

Great video; thank you! Highly recommend walking without listening to anything but nature on occasion - very good for the soul. But I live in a large American city where I don't feel safe walking w earbuds in bc crime. When away in the country, just love hearing wind and birds etc.

[@sidrashirazi2458]

I save your videos and binge watch them you’re so real thanks for being so real xx

[@MarieLifeInWords]

Grateful for slow mornings, friends, poetry and your relaxing, wonderful videos. Thank you🌹🌷🌹

[@Purstiltski7]

I really appreciate your realism and self-compassion with making life changes. Lovely video as always! My go-to audiobook recommendation is the Wayfarer series by Becky Chambers. I never thought I would love sci-fi, but I can't get enough of her writing and her characters. It's cozy, inclusive, and heartbreaking/heartwarming. The audiobook narrator is phenomenal too!

[@aliciawheatley1098]

Your videos are so soothing to me, your voice and your lifestyle just makes me feel so much better to watch when my mind is not in the best way, it’s so lovely💗 xx

[@margarett_b]

I absolutely love the idea of flower delivery! I have never seen anything like that but is must be lovely!

[@carolynhoover9444]

I liked your fajitas and thank you for filming Roxie. I just think she is adorable I know what you mean about dinners.

[@amygraham2203]

Something I really enjoy doing is reading normally for about 20minutes when I first wake up. It’s such a nice way to slowly wake up as usually chose the books you described as escapism (read enough nonfiction for uni). Means don’t need to jump right up but also not looking at screens straight away. May not work with your morning routine if already fitting lots in then but if you have time definitely recommend.

[@kellyclaydon8206]

You helped me learn to love my daily walks with my dog, just taking it in , not rushing. Thank you for that. Your videos make me calm and level-headed, so thank you . I love your insites and your reminders to just chill.

[@gillabsolom5940]

Hi - really like the walks you do with Roxie & showing the area you live - looks so pretty. :) x

[@emmajanusky3707]

i read every morning with my toast and coffee and it is one of my favourite parts of my day, I look forward to it every night - would highly recommend!! 💖

[@jillmswift]

Loving your evening routine

[@michellehooper661]

I tend to use Insight Timer at bedtime and mornings - it’s an app with guided meditation, talks, relaxing music etc. Lots of choice on there and it’s free! Audio book wise I tend to listen to self help ones and recently listened to Jay Shetty - Like a Monk and Healing is the New High by Vex King. You have been such an inspiration to me for recipes! I’ve been a vegetarian for 51 years this year (since I was 3!) and I was sticking to my old fav recipes and now I have so many more thanks to you! 🙏

[@verybadminimalist8446]

This looks so lovely, can’t wait to watch while sorting through emails later. Added to my list ✔️

[@meghanroberts3185]

I'm grateful for the ability to get a higher education and for having a support network of family and friends. Thanks for the reminder to keep looking for the positive 🙂

[@nicoletolmie3201]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the reminder to slow down. I’m grateful for my family, pets, and a home to live in 💙

[@par11]

More of these types of videos and slow routines thx lovely ❤

[@suzettebristol3683]

I love it when we get to see where you are walking. So beautiful where you are. Your videos are fabulous and so are you.

[@skyethebard]

As the person who is in charge of all of our household accounts, I am the one who won't turn the heat on until it's consistently under 60F and won't turn the AC on until it's consistently over 75F. We do have a space heater for the kitchen, though, so the children can be warm while they are dressing and eating. Peeps just know to wear a sweater if it's cold and we're used to fans. Also, I am strategic with the use of our window shades and thermal curtains, as well as open windows and doors. Also, I agree with you on limiting screens. Our first phone rule was not scrolling at the dinner table. Our second is gross but so common: No phones in the bathroom. Like you, I'm now trying to eliminate screens at bedtime. Thank you for sharing your views and habits!

[@kimberleyrose3665]

That walk was so beautiful & peaceful 😊 Going for a walk is honestly so peaceful and good for the soul 😍

[@timikaballantyne6144]

Loved this video! I loved "The Night Circus" as an audio book.

[@djaneab]

I love that book!!

[@nancyesposito1020]

We're so much alike in that I cannot read more than if you pages and I fall asleep at night. Trying to find a time during the day that reading doesn't make me sleepy. And really trying to go to sleep earlier to get up earlier because I've never been a morning person.... struggle with that! Your routines that you've been sticking to are very motivating. Thank you for sharing! I'm grateful that I have a business that I love and a husband who is my best friend!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another fantastic video Madeleine and it's warmer in Scotland but we've had our turn of it being cold. Nice to see the beautiful countryside and go for a walk with Rocky. Love 🥰 the vlog and love 💕 Madeleine & Alex.

[@Gardenluvr1992]

I love that your brand inspires people to slow down.

[@RillaG]

I love autobiographical books... some of my faves are everything by Gerald Durrell (an eccentric British family who moves to Greece, really hilarious), anything by James Herriott (a country vet sharing funny stories of his life), The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls (an American woman who had a crazy childhood with very eccentric parents living in poverty), anything by Bill Bryson (a funny author who writes about his travels), anything by Amanda Owen (a shepherdess who has a big family and writes about their rural life adventures), and Shantaram by Gregory David Ross (a convict shares loads of crazy stories about his life living in a shanty town when he flees to India).

[@zauber-wortck4571]

Yeah, The Glass Castle was really good, I enjoyed that, too. Also, what about Life of Pi by Yann Martel? Not autobiographical, but written from an "I perspective", quite philosophical, a bit weird, but a deep read. I loved it!

[@gingersal8052]

When I was home a lot recovering after surgery, I took the habit of reading after lunch. It was really nice, I wish I could do it again!

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Good night . I think you have the same issue I have ; that if you make too many rules you immediately find a way to rebel against them. I have to go very gently on rules for myself, but my self discipline isn't that bad really. I want to do more reading (books) as well. Since covid started I have been more into social media than ever. Little tip from my Mum to me and me to you; don't pull at your skin when you cleanse, etc. Your hand should glide over and massage shouldn't physically move your skin ( especially around your eye area). X

[@AM-bm2xw]

Lovely video Madeleine! I havent watched your channel in years, but have recently rediscovered it! What a great reminder to slow down and be grateful, thank you! I really enjoyed Julie Andrews memoir 'Home', she is an incredible lady! Take care :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Aww this makes me so happy! I love Julie Andrews so I definitely should download that one!

[@margarett_b]

I used to looove reading in the evening but for the past few months I just cannot feel inspired enough to do so every evening even if the book is super inspiring. I feel like I just changed and maybe I just need to find a different time for it!

[@rachelspoon4741]

What a fantastic, real and positive video ^_^ i have seen many youtubers show their evening routine minus the cooking decisions, cooking, cleaning, washing etc. P.s. me and my husband when we get into bed before sleeping we say 3 things we r grateful for, its one of our fav moments shared together before sleeping :)

[@katiemclaughlin8787]

Madeleine, first off thanks for sharing positivity and vulnerability! Second, I hope you see these audio book recs: fiction - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah and nonfiction- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. I have a feeling you’d love both of those!! Have a nice day.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Maddie this video was lovely. Thank you very much for sharing your evening with us. It's so much fun hanging out with you. Hugs and love ❤

[@carinaamaral4662]

Yes ! Reading is a must a night ! Brain shuts off in a different direction

[@Sarah-mv8nt]

those products look amazing I only use moisturiser carnt afford other things to help my skin but yours looks amazing and very well explained

[@mansoor3159]

Hey! Madeleine your vlogs are too wonderful and I really enjoyed watching your evening routine so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 600K Subscribers very very soon!♥️😘🥺

[@amandatopson5757]

Yes! I am always cold and hubby is always not - i moved to Spain for this reason - lovely sunny weather here although it does still get cold in winter… ☀️ ☀️ ☀️

[@user-wm7vt5rx8g]

I absolutely love the piano music in the background ❤️

[@tomasnunez9099]

I recently discovered your channel and I love it already!

[@par11]

Also yes your last thoughts I agree and need to work on ❤

[@MarieLifeInWords]

Lovely video, it brings so much joy🌹

[@sirJenr]

My favourite audiobook is Braiding Sweetgrass by Dr Robin Wall Kimmerer who is a member of the North American Potawatomi nation and a botanist. This book is like a memoir but using Indigenous culture and philosophy and her passion for nature to tell stories and talk about the beauty of life. Highly recommend! Also love Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen. As an asexual person this book was so affirming and also really eye-opening. The audiobook is done really well and isn't too heavy on the nonfiction aspect.

[@hannahc4641]

Audiobook recommendation: still life by Sarah Winnman!! Absolutely my favourite book/audiobook ever. It’s pure escapism. It’s set in Italy (Florence) and in London, and it’s basically just about life, love, friendships, art, food, all of that good stuff, and there’s a parrot called Claude who quotes Shakespeare. Honestly can’t say enough good things about it, it makes me so happy but also there’s some really emotional bits in it - I’m not someone who cries at books but a couple of bits in this really made me cry. I think you’d enjoy it!

[@99snapsnap]

Lovely book, and I bet it’s beautifully read by Sarah. I saw her talking about it at Truro Waterstones when I was in Cornwall. It made me want to read the book all over again.

[@hannahc4641]

@@99snapsnap oh fantastic! I would’ve loved to see that. It is so beautifully read by her, if you enjoyed the book I’d definitely recommend the audiobook

[@calichrist1790]

For a good audiobook Ken Follett’s century trilogy is fantastic. The first book is Fall of Giants. The reader is amazing and can do every accent the characters have flawlessly.

[@monicaanaya1227]

Love seeing your beautiful home. The last great audio book I totally recommend is The Copenhagen Trilogy- Tove Ditlevsen Love from California

[@99snapsnap]

Great video. I need to sort out my night routine. I see you have a Le Creuset shallow casserole/braiser. I am awfully tempted! I have a full size one, ( over 20 years old) - but fancy the smaller for stove to table, and smaller amounts. I have a gas Aga on 363 days a year. It saves on a kettle, tumble drier, cooker and heating in the kitchen, so I tell myself it is worth the £1.80 a day ( before April 1st). My cottage would be a puddle of mud without it! It’s tomblike cold without… as I found out one snowy April day when I returned straight from Thailand, in linen, to discover my house-sitter had gone to Ireland, without topping up the gas card.

[@99snapsnap]

PS: And hanging the clothes and linens about the Aga saves the fibres ending up in the filter, the fibres being our fabrics. I still use Victorian linen ( dates written on -1879, etc) regularly. And my clothes last decades.

[@jofarrell4488]

Love the music in this one! think I prefer it to the ones with lyrics :) xx

[@sadiemiller1780]

Great video Madeleine! Not sure if it's your style, but the new Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit narrated by Andy Serkis are some of my favorite new audiobooks. Currently, I've been reading a lot of classics starting with Jane Austen's whole collection. I'm like you, I can't read at night. I watch one episode of Seinfeld and I'm good!👍

[@francesandrews5506]

Loved the vlog Been binge watching your videos 😍 Love Roxy- she is so sweet

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Another day, another great upload from you 😊

[@DrPatrickKingsep]

Great video - thanks for posting this for so many to learn from around the globe! This is Patrick from Mind Life Flow and I am always interested in how people are using mindfulness practices to improve their life. So thankyou! What is your number one mindfulness practice?

[@TheMuseTree]

H is for Hawk is an incredibly well written and narrated book, autobiographical

[@cristinhall320]

Love the apron print!

[@katrish786]

I enjoyed your philosophical moment. Such lovely words of wisdom from a 30 year old woman. I would have expected that from someone older. We should try to take her advice.

[@chillyb3an]

Omg where did you get this piano music! Feels like I’m in a dream!

[@amorfatiloveyourfate]

I need to have a more thoughtful evening routine. I should make some plans for that today

[@avlopez9239]

Hello Madeleine! I'd recommend two audio books by Alyssa Mastromonaco: Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? and So Here's the Thing... They were some of the first audio books I actually enjoyed. For some reason, I'm unable to enjoy any fiction on audio but discovered I love non-fiction, particularly biography and autobiography. I just downloaded The Storyteller and am looking forward to beginning it on my drive home after work today. Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@amorfatiloveyourfate]

I also prefer nonfiction. Real life is full of fascinating stories. I'm in a book club and that's usually the only time I read fiction

[@sophietopham8822]

adore riverford:) literally the best in ev et way

[@buzzyboo]

Loved this video felt like face timing a friend Did miss Alex but love the Roxie content. I gave up social media last year. It's freaky how your brain heals when you step away from it. Would love to hear what KZbin channels you love. But don't write back, eat your carrot. ❤️

[@bridiewright1519]

Roxy is adorable, my dog is 8 today it's flown by x

[@dawncollier8944]

I always watch ur channel, I love it and it relaxes me so much, I dont normally write anything, so this is rare lol. Loved that u had roxy in bed with you 😍 my puppy of 7 months is always in bed with us, I especially love it, puppy cuddles are the best. Keep up the good work your totally awsome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@solenedassing6536]

Hi Madeleine, absolutely love your videos (only discovered your channel very recently!). I was wondering if you could let me know where the pots you are using in your videos are from? (The white ones with the blue edge). Thank you ☺️

[@judyw5584]

hi Maddie! glad to find you well. i was wondering how your garden was coming along? i know you have so much going on right now, but i also know that you were looking forward to growing your own food. i am looking forward to any updates because we are both learning together! lots of luv

[@sophieoliver2715]

Love your way 🙏💜 Thanks for a spesh episode; lots of helpful bits in here, and grateful for the skincare recommendations from lovely brands. Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson was an interesting read, also Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander 😎 Sending love from Salisbury 🎉🪴🌞

[@natlawrence5787]

Using Pinterest may be on a screen but it's only like flicking through a magazine! X

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Omg this is so true I've never seen it that way! I always loved magazines so much when I was younger so makes sense

[@sabmina9328]

Kate Morton books are based in Cornwall family stories that read like a thriller. You cannot put them down. Greetings from Germany :)

[@marjoleingubb750]

I love watching clips of Roxy. We have two dogs, a Cockapoo and a Jackapoo and they are also so happy like Roxy. Audiobook recommendations that aren't self-help/productivity related: Mythos by Stephen Fry Humankind by Rutger Bregman The poetry pharmacy by William Sieghart

[@simonacardellini2664]

Love your skin care

[@KyanneSummer]

That was a very nice positive lovely video ❤️❤️❤️ also how many cats do you have I thought two, no?

[@TheMuseTree]

H is for Hawk is an incredibly well written and narrated autobiographical book. The author reads the book, which I always love for books of this sort. I hope you check it out 💚

[@simonacardellini2664]

I love reading when i go to bed but since i bought a Kindle i am reading much more

[@margarett_b]

I can feel you: since I exercise, I feel like I want to eat (and actually eat) more than people around me and sometimes it seems ridiculous XD You know, the moment a grown up man, 1,9m (me being 1,7m) eats 2/3 of what I eat...just feels weird!

[@catschamomile298]

What are some of your favourite youtubers? I really enjoyed the video, thank you

[@dilian.9088]

I'd recommend Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. I'm reading the paper copy so not sure how the audiobook is, but it is fantastic about all the things in our current society that are taking our focus away from us, including phones and tech but also a lot more!

[@Hallarhoswen]

Hi! Lovely video! Could you recommend any sunscreens that you love? Also, random question, do your cats go outside as well or are they full housecats? Laini Taylor writes beautiful books if you like fiction too. Have a great week!

[@Oliviakp]

Highly recommend The choice by Edith Eger... I read this last year and I think about it all the time still 🙈

[@betsyb1374]

Lovely video. ps is your vitamin d level in the normal range with just having what is in your multi (and foods you eat)? I'd be surprised if so unless it's summer time. Anyway, this video was very relaxing and gave me good food for thought, thank you.

[@wellhello1603]

So may I ask what’s the difference between phone and iPad then? Is it that you don’t get messages or social media notifications?

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yeah basically! I use Pinterest, facebook marketplace, make moodboards or browse the internet/shops on my iPad rather than going on TikTok or Instagram which can lead to me staying up super late!

[@oliviaswan6751]

Loved the video. I need to know if the osea skin care brand is worth it.

[@anniemacsrecommendations3883]

Words So true 💕

[@cathymikequimbyquimby7315]

What beautiful countryside you live in!

[@katielouise210]

hi maddie!! where did you get your reusable cotton face pads?

[@flojohobbit5084]

My partner does that with the heat. Im in socks, sweater and wrapped in a blanket all day, and every time I briefly turn on the heat, he comes by and turns it down. Lol

[@BeautyBuzzyBee]

Hi Maddie - What moisturiser do you use?

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Currently using a sukin one! Think it’s their rose one x

[@Emiluna1994]

If you’re a Gilmore Girls fan I’d recommend the audio of “Talking As Fast As I Can” by Lauren Graham read by Lauren Graham!

[@cameronmayberry8772]

In my family we call that "being long eyed" 😂

[@ShakespearesLanguage]

If you haven’t listened to Becoming by Michelle Obama and narrated by her I’d recommend that audiobook!

[@triWcna]

So cute dog

[@susandamato6153]

What was the grain that u cooked on the stove ?

[@fionaokeefe1906]

So the Aga heats the whole home? Why not just use the wood burning fireplace stove for heating? I think all heating should be turned on because being cold isn’t the answer either! I hope they got that fixed where they don’t have to worry about a cold kitchen! This was like ages ago this video so maybe it’s warmer in the house now!

[@kristinab6135]

I would love for you to share other KZbinrs you like to watch.