My Minimalist Self Care Habits - Creating a Fulfilling Intentional Life

In today's video, I want to talk about self-care. As a minimalist, I choose to do things that are easily accessible, don't require many things but make me happy and help me live a fulfilling intentional life.
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[@Go-zi1py]

I think too many women focus their self care around society's idea of their beauty when in reality we are all beautiful exactly as we are and our self care would be better served in self care of our health, future and relationships.

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes, you are absolutely right! It is not really self-care if we try to perfect the image of ourselves for society. Self-care should be about making our lives better, easier and working on a good future ☺

[@michellelabelle3048]

I enjoy sitting in a comfortable chair and reading. It helps calm my mind.

[@ecofriendlia]

That sounds amazing! I recently really enjoyed the sun coming through the windows when sitting on the couch and reading. Looking forward to being able to read outside in summer ☺

[@laurencathy9665]

It brightens my day so much when you post❤️ makes lockdown 10000% better🤗

[@ecofriendlia]

Oh, than you! I am glad you get value from my videos ☺

[@marijastefanovic8090]

True!

[@gailjlyons2000]

Books are my go to. Your hair looks very pretty today

[@belloves2laugh]

Love this video! It’s so important to not fall into paying hundreds of dollars for “self care” tactics and just enjoy what you have and the little things in life! Hiking is one of my favorite self care activities :)

[@ecofriendlia]

Thank you! I am happy you liked it! And you are so right and I love hiking too ☺

[@amberdwyer1242]

I 100% agree that self care is way more encompassing than everyone thinks. It's not just relaxation, it's also about actually taking care of yourself. I just recently discovered your channel and have been enjoying watching all your old videos. This is another great video as usual! :)

[@pinkiesmum]

Your videos are so much better when we can see you do stuff and not just talk about them! the countryside you walk in is magical!

[@ecofriendlia]

That is good to know☺ it is a lot more work and there is not always something to show depending on the topic but then I want to focus on more videos with brill clips ☺

[@Antistylestyleclub]

Lia saying "I don't like facemasks" triggered me for 2 seconds, before I knew what was going on. This year really got me confused 😷😅

[@ecofriendlia]

Oh, sorry.... I completely understand why that is triggering. I do of course always wear masks in public transport and stores and wherever there are a lot of people and ut is mandatory because I want for all of us to go back to normal as soon as possible and I can't to protect the people around me ☺

[@Antistylestyleclub]

@@ecofriendlia Don't worry! It was only for a second :) I have no doubt you are considerate about the situation we are all in ❤️

[@Trainerlife8805]

Lol

[@nattyophelia7879]

I like to enjoy a big cup of matcha tea, give myself some time to stretch and focus on my breathing, listening to music and move my body. I also enjoy folding laundry I find it relaxing.

[@ecofriendlia]

That sounds wonderful! I used to have the chore of folding laundry when I was a kid and teenager and always loved it. Now I don't really have a good surface which makes it less enjoyable ☺

[@mayvel1537]

I also love folding laundry! Haha it's relaxing

[@CasianaCarmazan]

It’s normal for your mind to wander during meditation. I heard this analogy that you are the person sitting on a busy road watching cars go by. You are the observer of your thoughts not your thoughts. But there is such a thing as walking meditation and also one that I like is mantra meditation. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it another go. The benefits are great

[@EcoJulie-vx6rx]

What a nice place to walk at 🙂

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes, I love that forest and am so glad we discovered it about a year ago ☺

[@EcoJulie-vx6rx]

@@ecofriendlia curious where that beautiful forest is located? I love the forest and the beach, they are such peaceful places 😌

[@lizasoliman723]

oooh, Lia is playing with B-roll ✨ :)

[@ginjaninja4369]

My form of self care is always meditating before I go to bed. It makes me feel so at peace with my emotions and physical state. It really aids me in my self-reflection

[@hardearnedliving5907]

Not to be weird but I love your accent and listening to you talk 😀

[@ecofriendlia]

That is good to hear... I am thinking about starting a podcast but was afraid that my accent is even more prominent when you have only audio without video and that it would scare people away ☺

[@hardearnedliving5907]

@@ecofriendlia I say go for it! We’re the only ones that stop ourselves. You never know, it may not be that way and many people may enjoy listening! I’m sure I would. The great thing about your videos is we don’t always have to watch them in order to hear your message. Sometimes I’ll be cleaning and listening to your videos in the background. I think you should do it! 😊

[@kathleenolszewski7982]

Same here. Her accent is lovely.

[@adi8487]

I love your accent and voice as well, would definitely listen to your podcast! :)

[@luisabarbanti2935]

Self care is a process for me. I feel like being mindful and conscious of myself and allowing space to listen to what's going on inside of me are the first steps for me to be shift the attention from everything else to my well-being. Sometimes I'd feel more like doing something instead of something else but lately I'm just trying to do some habit tracking to make sure that every day I do at least one little thing that is good for me every day. Might it be exercising, taking care of the apartment or reading a book. It really helps to see that I have taken the time to do at least one of these things. When I feel like I am really busy I burn a small candle while I'm working -- I really like the company of that warm flame...

[@ecofriendlia]

That sounds great! And you are absolutely right and you worded ut so well! ☺

[@earthmother4507]

I'm curious why you can't get into yoga! 😊 imo it's a perfect minimalist activity because you only need yourself, you come as you are, and you can practice at any level. I also like that it's an easy way to get exercise inside!

[@Jesswrites33]

I love your videos and I love your viewpoint on self care! 💖 your voice is so soothing ☺️

[@christinerenaud2334]

Always enjoy your uploads and I am especially liking how you are inserting more cutaways lately of you doing things within the videos or images that support what you're saying.

[@Mia-ip6il]

Thank you for posting. I'm grateful for your videos and yes self care is so very important for the health of every person. Thank you for bringing to us efficient ways of doing it.

[@ecofriendlia]

I am so glad you liked it! And yes it is so important, not only extraordinary things but also just the little things that make us happy and reduce stress, etc. ☺

[@ellenoesterle5989]

Loved this, Lia! ❤ And now I've found out why I love your channel so much more than any other: It's because you are trying your best but you are not perfect and you stand by it. This is far more inspiring for me than watching all those people who seem to have found the philiosophers' stone and make me feel bad for not getting up at 5 am to start my morning meditation with a cup of green tea. 😉

[@ecofriendlia]

Thank you for this comment! That is absolutely true! I think we can always learn and I also think that no solution works for everybody and most of the time there isn't even a solution that works for the same person for all their life... I think we should adapt and learn and find things that work for us in the situation we are in currently ☺

[@LittleMissSatan]

Danke Lia 🥰

[@AFia-ud7yk]

There is no problem in start thinking while meditation. The point is to realize that you started thinking and come back to just breath. Even If that is just for a few seconds before your mind Starts thinking again... At least that is what I have learned.

[@dianneporter3350]

Walking is an excellent form of exercise. I love it! Your countryside looks beautiful!

[@MC-qv2zy]

Your b roll footage is so beautifully and peacefully shot/ edited, especially in the forest!!

[@ecofriendlia]

That is good to hear! It encourages me to use more b-roll in my videos! ☺

[@clairekirkwood8939]

It would be good to hear more about your diet. You seem very self controlled and balance. You dont seem to have any vices! A good example to others! Maybe what you eat in a day or week.

[@chantellesmith6071]

Lovely self-care video lia keep up the good content

[@ecofriendlia]

Thank you! I am glad you liked it ☺

[@chantellesmith6071]

Your welcome what do you use for your facial skincare routine I would love to know

[@NatalieA_9]

❤

[@HARDEEPSINGH-go1hd]

You have cut your hairs? I am from india .

[@ffi1001]

How old are you please?

[@jeremylitten5145]

Youre an INFJ arent you?

[@ecofriendlia]

I just went back to your comment, I have seen it when you posted it and thought "no, I did that test twice and I was a campaigner (not sure what the letters are) but now I did it again and now I am a Protagonist... But I think it also depends on my mood etc because most of the bares are near the middle so sometimes one or two questions can change the whole thing...

[@brownlatinaa46]

if u really want to be minimalist go live with your aging parents and take care of them. youll save on rent, seems like ur only interested in the show off of minimalism not the actuality of it.