Permission to Reset & Be Self-Compassionate

[@carterb43]

🐛I couldn’t find the grasshopper emoji! But I wanted to comment and let you know that when you said “Stop being the annoyed parent of yourself” I nearly cheered! That’s exactly what I am to myself and now that I recognize it I can stop myself. Thank you, dear Ana for sharing your wisdom with us. ❤

[@UppityRib]

You hit the nail on the head when you said "the habit of discomfort." Negative thinking, anxiety, etc.are habitual mind patterns. The good news is that you are not at the mercy of your mind! You can unlearn what doesn't serve you and replace it with a better way. Thanks as usual for a lovely video 😘

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, Rachel 🌷Indeed, those habitual mind patterns can be so toxic to oneself...

[@MyLifeInTheDesert]

It’s very hard for the same brain that created the toxic patterns to think its way out of the problem it was responsible for creating. This is not easy and it takes a lot of therapeutic work.

[@kat_thefruitbat]

I only have a cricket 🦗 emoji! 😅 This was a timely reminder and an inspiring message ❤ I have been very hard on myself lately. I am currently unemployed, and the ticking clock feels like a timed bomb that’s strapped to my back. The ‘internal parent’ within me keeps saying things like, “you’re wasting time every second you spend doing anything other than looking for a job, applying for a job, or taking a course to improve your resume.” It’s obviously not a healthy way to be, and yet I continue on like this. Trying to be nicer to myself. 😪

[@sarahprendergast5098]

I am a person who likes to be busy most of the time, and once I get going on a project I have a hard time stopping until I finish, or at least reach the goal I set for the day. I also have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, so I often run myself down to the point where I need to spend a few days, or sometimes weeks, letting my body recover. Which is so hard when I just want to be doing all the things! I'm also in my mid 40's, and finally trying to learn how to take breaks, just do a little, and rest before I find myself beyond exhausted. So this video is a good reminder that taking days off is important, and necessary!

[@juliagriego7693]

Dearest Ana, thank you ❤ We rush our precious days away. A reset is just the thing❤🦗

[@renatawawrzaszek5423]

❤ you out into words what i feel deep inside. Thank you.Your capacity to describe the inner space Is wonderful .

[@cynthiareimer2020]

🦗 And I love the ceramic tiles in your kitchen! 😊

[@amandachapman4708]

🦗 dear Ana, thank you for another thoughtful video x

[@catherinerhyno9581]

Being compassionate to yourself, what a lovely idea to eternally practise! ❤ no grasshoppers to share unfortunately!

[@katrinmarheinecke]

🦗Intelligent and insightful as always! ❤

[@summerrain7466]

🦗As always, my thoughts resonate with yours, my friend. And, I have also been thinking of what a money-driven, backward-thinking society we have created for ourselves to live in where Self-Care is not even on the schedule of "productivity" when it should actually be at the very top the priority list!

[@ByTheStorm]

It’s actually sad that despite industrialization, modern people have less days off than their ancestors who were serfs working the land. It’s a different kind of work, but it’s still work nonetheless. And then when some cultures which do have certain breaks like siestas or prioritize it are considered lazy. Ones where they’re generally at office jobs paid to sit at a desk for 5-7 days of the week. Not because it’s efficient. But because the management want a feeling of control over others, as it’s being proven. Not to mention any of the businesses in the vicinity and real estate. They all lose money. Not to say I find working from home to be ideal , given it blurs the distinction of a workspace versus a home environment, though. But the way modern American society grinds down everything that doesn’t provide immediate wealth. Or puts down the labor used to make it all happen, is really something.

[@grownmellowmature]

Thank you for this peaceful video and your inspiring words!

[@epistoliere]

I also live in a foreign country and i can't stress enough how seeing иван-чай и хумус с оливками made me happy

[@markbrown2749]

What I focus on in this one is your videography. It's very good! 🦗

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for this compliment to the video!

[@evapaigeideasgeniales2635]

Thank you, Ana. I've been feeling the same.

[@ytanki]

🦗Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this important topic ❤. Self-compassion really is very important 💪🏽🦗❤️

[@SUEMAGENTA]

🦗Couldn't find a grasshopper... Love from sunny Malaga in Spain. Wish you recover soon 🌷🌷🌷

[@marybethglaser2185]

❤ always look forward to seeing and hearing you each week.

[@xariexis]

I love those huge grasshoppers 🦗 and really love your honesty. ❤

[@dannysmith2794]

Thank you Ana.

[@katemccurrach7454]

🦗I needed to hear this today as I'm a bit poorly and feeling frustrated. Thank you Ana. ♡

[@AD-gn6zc]

🦗 Dear Ana, self-acceptance seems like a really high mountain to me. In every field of my life. Greetings from PL!

[@mariaruiz3848]

Excellent presentation . Thank you for sharing

[@allieeverett9017]

🦗🦗🦗🦘🦘🦘 I found a couple of hoppers for you 😘 I get out of my bed when I don't have to go to work, get cleaned up and dressed, make the bed, take my coffee there, and dont go out at all if it's not absolutely necessary. And it usually isn't. So I draw, and write, and pray. Thank you for understanding.

[@swoonyg.1987]

Always nice to watch your videos!🦗🦗🦗

[@rivers.stream]

🦗 your words are very comforting. Thanks for sharing your time with us ❤

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for being here ❤️

[@martinav934]

🦗 Self-compassion is a journey but it's important to be kind to oneself to be able to move on ❤

[@margarettownsley9500]

Totally understand I’m feeling stuck today like wanting to do some decluttering but not having the clear mindset of where to start or energy and feeling quilt because of wasting my day

[@kimmyk3640]

Thank you Ana for another wonderful video. ❤🦗

[@smallofferings]

I always enjoy your quiet wisdom and insight, Ana. And I particularly enjoyed this one. For me self compassion has not cone easily, and I still have to remind myself to step into gentleness on a daily basis. The grasshopper was huge! We have tiny ones in our garden, just hatched out!

[@michelemilne9612]

🦗I always enjoy your wise words, Ana.

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, Michele 🦗

[@eduardadimas1571]

🦗 love your kind words, as always. Thank you Ana ❤

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, Eduarda!🦗

[@nancyb.9759]

🦗I needed this so much today. I may even listen to it again.

[@marilynhaverly570]

All true! I'm astonished at how often I need to remind myself of all that you said here. Self acceptance can slip away too easily. Thank you for your thoughtful and beautifully edited video.

[@Megpezz]

🦗 thank you for this beautiful reminder 🩵

[@SabrinaVaglio-ul5gn]

🦗 Dear Ana, thank you so much for your videos. You bring such poetry in the everyday life. ❤

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for your kind words and for being here, Sabrina ❤️

[@BettyHorn]

🦗 I needed this today! I am my own worst enemy! My mother raised my siblings and me with the attitude that life would teach us the things we refused to do at home. She never pressured us, but knew that our embarrassment or uncomfortable feelings would teach us. She refused to take on that embarrassment herself. Funny thing is, I raised my boys the same way. So why can't I treat myself the same way? Why can't I ignore the critical part of myself that is always telling me that I'm not good enough, no matter how much I do, and then tells me that I proved it by not accomplishing what I said I would do? I think I need to just take a step back, make plans, and work on them daily without putting a deadline on it. You share a lot of wisdom. Thank you.

[@sinegugundlovu1984]

Thank you for this video - you are so good at creative mindful content.

[@nouba84]

Dear Ana, thank you so much for this very smart video and your opinion. I am 40 and I still don't know how to be self-compassionate, but I am trying to learn. Thank you for everything you're doing. Have a beautiful day 🧡

[@ayidas]

🦗 I had to type in “cricket” to find you a grasshopper lol

[@irinaro6131]

🦗Cпасибо, дорогая Анастасия, вы делаете этот мир уютнее и добрее ❤

[@anagoldberg]

Ирина, спасибо большое за добрые слова ❤️🤗

[@agataesinska9271]

🦗 Yes, this inner critic usually start her monologue when I am down and vulnerable, other times I am pretty good with shutting her. But when się starts it's really hard to make her stop. Thank you for sharing, it helps to know that we all, or most of us go through this battle too.

[@bogusiasymonowicz7649]

🦗 Dear Ana, what a coincidence! I'm in Poland now, and while I was locking my campervan today I noticed a beautiful grasshopper on the side of the door. I stopped for a few seconds mesmerized by its beauty, especially the pale green colour . Everything changes in my home city/ country, but the native, unique nature is still there. It made me smile! Now I saw a grasshopper in your video and it made this encounter even more memorable! PS. The mosquito is buzzing around my ear...I must admit not all the native species make me nostalgic.... 😂

[@anagoldberg]

As always, your comments made smile so warmly, dear Bogusia 😊❤️What a lovely grasshoper coincidence! haha, yep, mosquitos are not my favorite earthlings either 😅 Wishing you many happy moments in Poland!

[@freezo244]

🦗 I don’t care what the truth is any more-I just want to know it. I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself 💪🏽🩵💪🏽

[@jhuliasantos4510]

Your channel has been an inspiration for me, pls keep sharing your ideas

[@sandydixon3618]

You are so very worthy. ❤

[@pansyflowerboy]

What a sweet video. It had a playful energy that reminded me of some of your very first videos. 🦗❤

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, Lanen 😊

[@daniwastaken]

🦗 needed this. Lots of love :)

[@hollymariereads]

🦗 This video meant a lot to me. Thank you 🌻

[@lucyadams9884]

😊😊😊

[@alexandrailnyckyj6059]

Smart ideas

[@gracesimplified3860]

🐞I hope a ladybug will do couldn’t catch a grasshopper 😊 Funny, I did a reset this morning and by the evening I was so tired I left a mess in my kitchen preparing dinner. Oh well tomorrow I can tackle that. Sometimes I like the idea of staying in all day because I need to protect the energy around me.

[@anagoldberg]

I relate a lot to what you say about protecting the energy around you. It feels exactly like that.

[@inessilva1859]

Dear Ana I follow your channel for almost three years. You're a sweet and sensitive soul, and I can feel your distress on this video, although you always leave a mark of hope and faith in your videos. I pray that you'll find professional fulfilment and financial stability again. Both are important 🙏🏼 I want to share with you that tomorrow will be the 1st day at a new job. I'm a clinical psychologist and I tried to keep myself on the job for several times, but it always turns out to be financial unsustainable. So for the 2nd time I'm returning to work in hospitality again, as a hotel recepcionist. It's a very stressful job and I ended up with burnout and depression due to my last experience. Returning to this job will be a jump of faith. But there's no other option at the moment. All to say that life is always challenging us, and we need to keep moving, and work with the options that we have available at the present moment. A big hug from Portugal to you dear Ana ❤🌻

[@anagoldberg]

Dear Ines, I sincerely thank you for this message, it's very supportive. Thank you for noticing what is not usually noticed (I believe you're an amazing psychologist and I'm sorry you can't sustain following this career). I've also had a very short experience as a hotel receptionist in my younger years, so I can imagine your situation, a bit but still. I send you my warmest, supportive thoughts on your leap of faith. And yes, we need to keep moving no matter what. A wonderful message. Sending love to Portugal, my friend ❤️🤗

[@inessilva1859]

​@@anagoldberg Thank you for your kind words Ana 💖 I'm here again to update my current situatin as I hope it might bring some confort to people going to something similar. I've only lasted 3 days, I felt physically ill, almost fainted on the job. Too many hours standing, no breaks, 30ºC at the reception hall. And immediatly all the memmories from my previous recepcionist experiencie (in whiched I worked 1.5 y) hit me full force. The psychological symptons also returned. I just coudn't do it. Luckily I recognize my distress symptoms fast enough to know when it's time to stop before things got worst. Now I'm starting again. I felt psychological devasted, a loser, even though I know it's not true at all! Society created a standard for what is "expected" and "normal" for an individual to perform. And most of those standarts are dehumanizing and sickening. If we don't understand the bigger picture, we sink into culpability and self destruction. Big big hug Ana 💖 🤗

[@chewpatricia6972]

🦗Thanks for sharing Ana❤

[@adinaklein868]

🦗Always enjoy your vlogs & always watch through to the end! Now I know how to read and write "hummus" in Georgian😋

[@wilmabrock5462]

Thanks!

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for being so kind and supportive, dear Wilma ❤️

[@rhosymedra6628]

🦗 your vlogs are always a breath of fresh air!

[@jf6636]

Anna, finaly binged-watched a few weeks of your videos while knitting a baby blanket and am all caught up! Thanks you for such great content. I don't have the grasshopper emoji but this little guy come close.... 🐛 🐛 🐛 ! Be well... ❤ from the US.

[@SchneppFlute]

🦗 I'm so glad you're feeling better now. Your thumbnail says it all - I just want to stay in and let the world go by! We all need days like that from time to time and especially after not feeling well. All the best to you! ❤

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, dear Gayle! 🦗❤️

[@sideshowjimmy4204]

Nice one Ana🦗

[@petravazanska5707]

🦗I love the view from your window, the mountain!

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, dear Petra! ❤️Tbilisi is all surrounded by mountains and it makes it so cozy 😊

[@Michelle-bk5uq]

🦗 I enjoyed the video, Ana. Thank you!

[@EmbraceYourselfBaby]

🦗 you have such a lovable, warm and beautiful presence Ana… I’m delighted each time and learn something new in every of your videos… Also: so true what you’ve said about invisibility… Thank you for being YOU and for inspiring all of us… 💞 love, Nastja

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you for your kind support and your gentle presence here, dear Nastja ❤️ Sending love!

[@EmbraceYourselfBaby]

@@anagoldberg 🩷🩵🧡💛💚

[@Gun_Metal_Grey]

0:20 - Love the sneaky *Ричард Олдингтон* - Все Люди Враги book in the corner, just as i enjoy watching your videos filled with positive vibes and encouragement. Best wishes to you Ana, and your husband, from city of Baku, Azerbaijan :D

[@anagoldberg]

Warm greetings to Baku, my friend! 😊🌷

[@loves2spin2]

Oh yes.... this is very good Ana. The self criticism is real. "The Garden Fairy" used the term, "The burden of human consciousness." I have to remind myself to just live and be happy!

[@tanadra1]

I always enjoy your videos Ana, thank you for sharing 🦗

[@nenazecevic7067]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lllthink]

🦗🦗🦗🦗 thank you for another video to make us think 😊

[@LolaPopente]

🦗🦗🦗 love your videos Ana, you are very special ❤

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

Grasshopper 😊

[@mickjaeger7573]

🦗 well crafted video and lovely message

[@coco85949]

🦗we recently had lots of them in the house..in a bright green colour🟩 I am glad to hear you feel better now🙏 thank you for opening up to us and being so honest. You seem to be a kindred soul, dear Ana ❤lots of love, Corinna

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, dear Corinna! Let's take grasshoppers as good luck messengers 😊❤️

[@bettyjo2737]

Great video!

[@dorispetersen663]

🦗Merci 😊

[@katecloud459]

🦗 ❤️

[@magdaprzybysz7144]

I'm glad, all bad days are gone. Be well Ana.

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, Magda ❤️

[@nyckolaus]

lovely 🦅

[@nicoleallex4251]

🦗Thank you for the gentle reminder to accept my limits. That is a beautiful act of self-compassion.

[@scandaliez]

Grasshoppers 🍀

[@Mimulus2717]

I needed to hear this Ana. I have Covid and have been berating myself for not being more productive. As if I need to be working while sick! Your filming style keeps getting better and better. I really enjoyed this video and glad you shared your vulnerabilities. Hugs. 🦗

[@anagoldberg]

Wishing you a smooth recovery, my friend ❤️ Give yourself time to rest and reset. Thank you for the compliment to the video, I really appreciate it 😊

[@leemealz6088]

​@@anagoldberg This video came at the right time for me too. I also have Covid right now and I tried to do too much too soon and got worse. Now I have to accept that all I can do is rest and be ok with that for however long it takes to recover. Thank you Ana! 🦗

[@anagoldberg]

@@leemealz6088 Wishing you smooth recovery, my friend!

[@barbarafischer4619]

Good morning Anna from Illinois, USA. Thank you for always sharing your wisdom. I love your channel.

[@anagoldberg]

Warm greetings to Illinois, Barbara! Thank you for being here ❤️

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Dear Ana lovely to see you & glad you are feeling better ❤ wonderful words of wisdom Self compassion is so important 🦗🦗🦗have a good week ahead ❤

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, dear Sharon 🦗❤️ You too, have a beautiful week!

[@lynnnilges6155]

You touched me so deeply today- ❤to you-

[@LuciaFenix]

🦗 ❤

[@maureencasey7500]

Thanks for the lovely message.

[@malszy7786]

🦗This is a very actual topic for me today. Thank you.

[@itsLindsayJean]

I love your little home, so sweet and cozy. ❤ I would love to emulate your lovely energy, Ana. You are so serene and gentle.

[@anagoldberg]

You're so kind, Lindsay ❤️ Thank you!

[@tereclemmer7923]

Glad to see you back! 🦗

[@lanab2836]

🦗 Thank you for the kind words ❤️

[@scribetoscholar656]

Two weeks ago I sent you and Brian love for the days ahead. You just sent it back to me with this video. 🧚‍♀️(cannot find a. Dragon fly). BTW - the cupboard door opening transitions took me back to the Siberia videos when you’d run from room to room as a scene transition 😘👏🏻

[@anagoldberg]

It's so kind of you, my friend! Thank you 😊❤️ Siberian time seems like it was a life ago and I always feel so warm when reading fom people like you who have been here since the beginning 🤗

[@marianne8280]

It hit my heart, lovely video Ana.

[@anagoldberg]

Thank you, Marianne ❤️

[@angelar6748]

Perfect message while I am on forced rest while recovering from an ankle injury -- and feeling guilty about it. Thank you always, Ana, for bringing new perspectives. xo

[@anagoldberg]

I hope your recovery will go smoothly, Angela ❤️Thank you for being here.

[@angelar6748]

@@anagoldberg and thank YOU for being here! xo

[@debj9680]

Another stunning video Ana 🥰

[@ellendurkee5444]

🦗 I think its a cricket, but it will have to do. Lovely video, thanks.

[@seufznerv2234]

❤

[@chrissy1510]

🦗 💜

[@margittawegner2931]

🦗 Glad you are back ❤

[@jenniferwhite5684]

🦗thank you for sharing! I enjoy learning from others on the same journey.

[@allthebest744]

I enjoyed your video. I wanted to show a grasshopper emoji, but my iPad didn’t have one. It is good to just take time to stay home and organize things. Your sandwich looked delicious; was that hummus you spread on the bread? Have a good week! Wait a minute, look what I found! 🦗. It’s tiny, but it’s a grasshopper!

[@anagoldberg]

Hi, Ruthann 🌷Yep, it's hummus 😊 Yu too, have a beautiful week, my friend!

[@helma355]

🦗 lovely video as always 😘