Reset Week WEDNESDAY! Hygge home, Flylady routines, self-care!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Happy Wednesday! Comment with your favourite motivating music (upbeat, relaxing or good for concentration), your go-to meditation or exercise app, cozy book podcast, etc. (Myself, I'm very partial to a bit of old-school Chicago house music!) And thank you so much for all the brilliant meal suggestions yesterday...I think I am all set for the year ahead! LOL!

[@wendymorris9647]

Never doubt yourself Diane. You're the kindest person on You Tube. Very generous and a joy to watch. Love hearing what you get up to. X

[@janicua808]

I Agree! 💗🌸💗

[@tammy6816]

Diane, you give us missions, now I’m giving you a mission. Should you choose to accept, please read the hundreds of wonderful comments from your “How did you find me?” video from 2 weeks ago. You mean so much to so many and have helped thousands of your viewers. Please reflect on these lovely comments whenever you are feeling down or have self doubt. ❤️

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Diane, I know for me your are a true inspiration and have helped me so many times over the years. I'm aware these videos and everything else you must exhausting at times, but you always have a lovely smile and lift us up, even when you're going through stuff. So thank you for all you do for us . Love and hugs. Sue ❤️

[@melanieveerman4373]

Dear Diane, you do not need self doubt. You are such a big Inspiration to me. I have been ding flylady on and of for years now. But you are the one who gets me motivated and time. I learned DYT trough you. Now I know my type. That is a blessing to me. Thank you for All you do.😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you, Melanie - what a lovely compliment! 😊

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Same here Melanie, Diane is the only one to get me motivated and on track again

[@alisonb7237]

Well said Melanie. Exactly what I thought. Thank you Diane too for being so honest

[@lisapopcak7841]

Exactly. Diane, I start each day with at least one (usually more) of your videos while I go through my morning routine. I guess you are part of my morning routine! Everything about you, your words, attitude, your outfits, the way you make everything so doable. All blesses my day hugely. Please keep doing what your doing and know how appreciated and loved you are by your friends all over the world who care so much about you and also need your wisdom. Thank you for all you do.

[@francesdaniel3159]

Yoga with Adriene (youtube channel) is always good when I need a 10-20 minute focus on my body. I have saved about a dozen of her videos from which I choose based on how my body feels. I've been surprised by how much better I can feel after just 10 minutes of careful stretching.

[@allyhawkes760]

I did a 5 min bathroom tidy up and will get to the other 5 mins later in the day. I hate the blahs, social media at times is not good for mental health, but when you find a great community it can be a lifeline.

[@jbulldogmom]

Never doubt your value on UTube, you are my favorite and have been for years. As a child of the 70’s ( wow, time flies) my upbeat music inspiration- Earth Wind and Fire! Really gets me dancing. 💃

[@patriciabramble1287]

Diane, this is wonderfully inspiring series! I am a full time caregiver for my husband and I have gotten some new ideas for being more aware of adding self care to my daily schedule since it usually gets woefully neglected in the vicious cycle of caregiving. Having my routines have made it possible to keep my head above water during turbulent times and I get so much inspiration to keep up with my routines by watching your videos. Looking forward to seeing what's going to be in tomorrow's Virtual (Re) Treat video! Wishing you a wonderful day!

[@tuttsclumpcottage7911]

Hi Patricia, Make sure you reach out to others to help shoulder caregiving duties. Most people are willing to help but just need to be told a specific task they can help with. My heart goes out to you as I cared for my husband for many years and it can be a very daunting but very rewarding at times.

[@patriciabramble1287]

@@tuttsclumpcottage7911 Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. It is a very good reminder that it is okay to ask for help.

[@sylvia.j]

Vivaldi gets me going and also just generally inspires me. Thanks for this, Diane! I never think that 10 minutes is going to matter, but it does!

[@lorettazaharias9692]

Enjoy classical music--Mozart makes you smart :) Love your pink ducky & fairy lights! What fun!!

[@DarrenCaudle]

I really liked hearing about the three diagnostic themes: too much stuff and overwhelm; insufficient structure and lack of control; or, daily joy and balance missing. These themes really resonate with me, so I'm going to reflect on them today. I enjoy playlists from the late 80s and 90s when I want some motivation, not dissimilar to yours. They seem to remind me of a time when I naturally had a lot of energy. I'm really interested to read some of the suggestions for concentration. If my mind wants some calm and sometimes to focus I really like putting on a KZbin 'rain track'. The white noise seems to really help my concentration. Keep on keeping on - here's a Pom Pom salute to the best motivator on the web🎉🎉🎉

[@dianeyoung8068]

Kazephoto is a lovely channel, his videos of flowing water are so beautiful and relaxing.

[@DarrenCaudle]

Thank you, @@dianeyoung8068- you're indeed right, it is a lovely channel. Very soothing and relaxing. 🎉🎉

[@dianeyoung8068]

@@DarrenCaudle I am so glad you like Kaze.

[@larsvolkel6733]

diane is soooooo cute love diane

[@annettelemmens8682]

Diane, You are the best online coach. Don't worry you are so important for us, your followers. You Rock!

[@j.roseallister6840]

my favorite "music" most days is to listen to nature ambiance videos. Some days I'm in a beachy ocean waves mood, or else a forest with birds chirping and a running river. Maybe a mountain retreat with a crackling fire and rain/thunder outside. Or, if I'm feeling a bit sassier, I go for a coffee shop vibe with clinking cups, soft background buzz, and jazz music. Thank you for this series!

[@janetlee5119]

Dear Diane, thank you for doing this series. It's just what I need this week and to hear your cheerful voice always makes me feel I have a friend rooting for me. I cannot express how much your channel means to me. Thank you so much. 💓

[@catherinetorgerson5111]

Yes! You taught me to food plan and make apple balls. Yum!!! Oh and black bean cake it my ONLY chocolate cake now.

[@luciegallagher2710]

Morning! Don’t you doubt yourself young lady!!!! You are awesome!!! People making negative comments are reflecting their own negativity. You inspire me every day and even when you don’t make a video you are still in my head ❤️ If anyone needs a boost listen to Titanium!!! It’s brilliant. Or one of my favourite podcasts is The Minimalists xx Hugs to everyone doing this challenge!!! X

[@dianetaylor4256]

I’ve been binge watching today a few videos to find inspiration. Thank you for what you do. I truly have appreciated your videos for many years. You are a breath of fresh air on KZbin, you truly are. ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so welcome!

[@mlea79]

I use audiobooks when cleaning. Find i get much more done x

[@susanleadbetter8639]

My music is meditative listening to Christian songs , my favourite of many favourites is , Goodness of God and You Raise Me Up by Celtic Woman

[@laurabridge365]

Sorry you've had a blah day. Never ever let social media get you down - we are here to cheer you on and know that you are incredibly appreciated by us! Thank you for sharing your day and time with us (because you don't have to but choose to!) and know you are making a positive impact on many. Hope you could enjoy your self care basket extra well today!

[@helenhartley6904]

Going on 5 day camping trip today, I have some favourite snacks, drinks, 2 books, my fishing rod. I am booked on the overnight train to Brisbane in Oct to visit family. Also, we plan to spend 6 mths in the remote NT in 2023 and I just booked us a 12 night NZ cruise for Mar 2024, so looking forward to that too. I am easily keeping house with my flylady routines, I volunteer at hospital 2 days a week, having bbq catchup with friends, doing card classes, enjoying my vegie garden. I need to improve my exercise though, definitely an area requiring a major overhaul.

[@pattyomalley833]

I love music by Pentatonix, especially their song "Hallelujah."

[@jagibaba]

Dear Diane, you are my all time favourite youtuber and although I immediately liked your style and personality, I couldn't have imagined, how much more I was about to like you and how you would (without knowing, because I wasn't part of the community back then) help me get through some very dark times of losses, workplace falling apart (and taking my career with it), health difficulties and a very stressful move, that left me feeling completely isolated. You were and still are my rock , but you are also so much fun to be around 😃 now to get down to business: definitely check out Andrew Johnson for meditation and meditation apps (Relax, Change, Create is what it's called), he is a Scott and a very good teacher with an amazing voice, but what I love most about him is how down to earth, kind and funny he is in person. A very no nonsense but sensitive person.

[@cmooshi33]

Woohoo me, I straightened up and decluttered in the bathroom, Danced for 4 songs and 10 minutes of a knitting project I hadn't worked on all summer. For me Bob Marley always calms and encourages me.

[@lizcromwell1899]

Forever young ,, rod Stewart, Robbie Williams angel.

[@hannazarowska5407]

Thank you for sharing your positive energy, great ideas and joy with us every day. Best wishes, Diane🌺🤗🌸

[@elizabethbenson1557]

At my office, I have two screens. While I work on one, I have an ASMR video playing on the other, usually with a cozy library scene or coffee shop, soft music, crackling fire, and that sort of thing. It really helps me focus on my task. At home, I love my Autumn playlist on Spotify. I feel like I could cook, clean, and knit for hours when I have my headphones in with that music playing. In the car I listen to audiobooks or podcasts, currently love listening to anything faith-based but my interests vary so I will be on to something else soon I'm sure! I hope your blahs subside soon, we love you Diane!

[@karencompton5926]

Looking forward to today, I have a whole day to myself to finish some gardening jobs (rain stopped play!), I have onions to harvest and set out to dry, a bit of weeding in a new guild bed and a large ivy to be tamed (although it could be that that is all that's holding up the coal shed!) I'm harvesting some potatoes and runner beans for dinner tonight (salmon). My MR is mostly done and DD15 has just left for school. I've got some spare veg to 'can' using the waterbath method and my new stockpot....can't wait for that excitement! I love classical music, opera and worship music, especially Lauren Daigle, so those are my 'go to's. Or I'll listen to you Diane, I need a ra-ra-ra sometimes🎉🎉🎉 if it doesn't make me smile, not much will!! I know your situation has changed in the last few months, but how you are dealing with it and helping others along the way is inspirational, bless you my friend xx

[@rebeccacolegrove2006]

The Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast is a gold mine of ideas for being happier. I have learned so many things from Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth, and of course from all the listener suggestions. Thanks for all the motivation!

[@meganryle8738]

I have a playlist I've named Yellow (yellow is bright happy color). Over the years I've added songs that bring me joy and that get me moving, whether it's to dance with my kids or to clean my house.

[@stephaniemullinax1597]

This reset is just what I needed as school has just started back and my house and self have been neglected during the crazy summer months! Favorite app for relaxing/meditating is Abide - I can listen to Scripture or just the calming music. I’ll do some long hold yoga possess and deep breathing. Really helps me when the blahs are trying to steal my joy.

[@Originallyadressmaker]

I love this series. I have been feeling the blahs and have been procrastinating by scrolling social media. I get so annoyed with myself for wasting so much time. This is a good reminder to get myself into a good routine and make more of my time. Thank you 😊 As far as listening goes I love David Tennants podcast where he interviews other actors and celebrities. I could listen to him talk for hours.

[@sophiesteinhagen-pasewaldt4689]

Woowoo, I have already done 10 minutes in the bathroom, before watching this video! 😀 And my extra boost will be a walk in the afternoon , although it is rainy today in southern Germany. Thank you so much for your steady Motivation!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great job, Sophie, go you!

[@sophiesteinhagen-pasewaldt4689]

@@DianeinDenmark thank you Diane🙂🙃

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I also live in Southern Germany - just thought I’d pop in and say hi! I loooove Diane and her channel! 💕

[@sophiesteinhagen-pasewaldt4689]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Hallöchen, ja, so geht es mir auch😀, wenn die Motivation fehlt, hilft sie einfach weiter👍🙂

[@danandlesliebulger2775]

Thank you Diane! You are such an inspiration!!! In 2008, I spent many weeks in hospital, and when I got really depressed, I started listening to Bon Jovi “it’s My Life”. Since then, when I have a dull day I play that song , and it always brings a smile to my face. Generally though, I listen to country, rock and what we in Nova Scotia call Maritime music, the Rankins, Barra MacNeils, etc. have a great day! Can’t wait to see you tomorrow. Hope you feel better!!!❤

[@Alice-iu5wr]

"It's My Life" is a great song!💖

[@debbieturley8673]

I love listening to music from The Lord of the Rings soundtrack. It is so beautiful and relaxing, at times almost ethereal, that it relieves anxiety, allows me to focus on my low energy days. On high energy days I love to clean while listening to 80’s dance pop music🎼❤️🕺

[@clarevknowles]

I love listening to the Office Ladies podcast - I'm a big fan of The Office (US) and it's such a light and fun podcast!

[@PASwiftUTube]

Please don’t doubt yourself, your channel is a firm favorite with me. Your intelligent and interesting content is a pleasure to watch. You seem such a warm genuine person, someone I would love to have as a friend. Have a great September. 😄

[@DianeinDenmark]

I appreciate that!

[@catherinetorgerson5111]

I love Vince Guaraldi. Also known as the children cartoon music for Charlie Brown. I put it on and feel amazing. I love to cook, clean, relax to it. In the evening when my day is over I “punch out” by sipping tea and listening to it. Love my Charlie Brown music!

[@saintinlower48]

I spent 10 minutes in the bathroom and then because it needed it and I was motivated, I reset my 10 minutes timer 5 times because I really gave the bathroom a cleaning and an overhaul underneath the sink and so it is totally organized! I listened to a free cozy mystery on Google Play and that's what keeps me moving. And before I listened to this video, I'd reset my 10 minute timer probably 6 times when pulling weeds in my landscaping! So it has been a productive day! Can't wait for tomorrow, Diane in Denmark! 💖💖

[@lisawallace9733]

Bailey Sarian’s KZbin series, Murder, Mystery, and MakeUp. 💄🔪My daughter got me hooked on this while I’m cooking and doing dishes.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Sounds fun!

[@susanweicht5548]

Christmas music always helps me to escape while I am cleaning 🤣

[@deliarealtor]

Yesterday I realized I was procrastinating buying tickets for the Nutcracker ballet so I got that task completed. Today is bill pay day. For music I play whatever type of music strikes my mood for that day, jazz today.

[@erikabossie]

My family love chicken fajitas with homemade guacamole, spaghetti with homemade rucula pesto and my husbabds lamb shish kebab with flatbread and greek salad. Always great!

[@sandrajohnson9267]

I’ve really looked forward to each day this week. Encouraging! I recently heard about the Lazy Genius podcast. She has topics on overwhelm too. I enjoyed the fresh flowers in my room yesterday, pulled from a small bouquet on my table. I decluttered a vase and used a sweet blue Mason jar. Also a hair treatment will be very nice this evening.

[@cynthiamarquette-bebout3259]

My favorite music to boost my mood & get things done is currently the soundtrack from Dirty Dancing. I often stop what I'm doing and dance along for a little exercise. ( I was a ballroom dance instructor & love latin dances) My favorite relaxing/meditating/ thinking/calming music is Ola Gjeilo's CD, "Night." Thank you for all you Diane & keeping it real! It helps knowing I'm not the only one who has "blah" days/moments. Your ideas on overcoming those moments help tremendously. May the hygge be with you!

[@eileencarroll6418]

For meal planning, I have several fast solutions based ongo-to items I always keep on hand. 1. Pre-washed salad greens plus either canned salmon or sardines or oysters, plus avacado mayo and embellishments like celery, nuts or seeds, dried cranberries or grapes, seasonings, avacado; 2. frozen vacuum-sealed chicken or pork (that can rapidly defrost in a pan of water) plus fresh or frozen vegetables and a sauce made from a can of coconut cream and curry spices; 3. Chili from vacuum packed ground meat, jar of tomato sauce, can of diced tomatoes, can of beans, fresh onions and mushrooms and other goodies like black olives or artichoke hearts; 4. And easiest of all, frozen steak, fresh mushrooms to make a sauce with the beef fond, and salad greens with fresh vegetables. There is infinite variety of substitution to suit seasonality and mood. My inspiration is to just get things done so I can get outside in this beautiful weather. I just relax with the sounds of waves and birds and wind. And the warmth of the sun is rejuvenating. Mi Siesta! ⛱⛱⛱⛱⛱⛱⛱⛱⛱

[@rroumeli]

Thanks for the always ready steady motivation, Diane! One of the songs that can always pick me up is Up on the Roof by James Taylor. All of his music picks me up.

[@joanneedwards7244]

I love to listen to the Secret Slob's podcast, The Slob Sisters. They are so motivational and funny, time just flies!

[@nalahbaer8290]

Oh my gosh, the fairy lights and heart draped over the faucet. How magical.

[@trishtraynor1237]

Gloria, by Laura Brannigan. Louder than the vacuum cleaner and on a loop! 😂

[@MichelleShuttleworth]

Thank you so much for sharing motivating thoughts and ideas while keeping it real. My biggest problem is keeping up the good work (aka structure and routines) when life gets stressful. So whenever I fall off the track you're here and help me getting back on it. My favourite music is Heavy Metal (currently I love Windrose and Brothers of Metal for motivation because they're fun and goofy while using strong guitars and drums) but I'm also a child of the 80s so I love singing along to old songs while getting things done.

[@susanhickman8695]

Going to be at my quilting guild today, fun day to just sew and be with 8 to 12 ladies. What I do for me. Thank you for all your time and words of encouragement for all of us.

[@gwenj5419]

I used to be in a great guild but then I moved. Haven't found or connected with one in my new area. Then I took care of my mom for 6 years It's been 13 years! Time to find a guild here.

[@warblingsongbird5530]

Your sensitivity is one of your best qualities! The first couple of years of being an empty nester surprised me with occasional episodes of loneliness for the old household noises. I’m still learning to spoil myself audiobooks and music are a treat I do enjoy. Pamper baskets are wonderful. I taught the kids to use them and surprisingly they seem to enjoy putting treats in mine! Thank you Diane!

[@luciehorn726]

Hello 😃 when I do paperwork I like to listen to smooth jazz without lyrics. There are some great compilations here on KZbin. I'm not a huge fan of paperwork, not much of a jazz fan either, but for some magical reason it helps. I stress less doing the work and also stress less because I procrastinate less. Doing it this way feels less like a burden.

[@susan3372]

With my morning coffee I watch on KZbin Grace for Purpose Prayers for purposeful time with God AND watch you, Diane, for encouragement!!! Also, like to have our local classical music station on the radio WNED FM for a peaceful, calming atmosphere!!!

[@debrajohansen7463]

Loved the youtube Grace for Purpose prayers! Thanks for sharing!

[@sarawalsh7020]

Love all of your self care ideas, including booking doctor appointments!

[@kathryntobin2851]

Hello from Melbourne Australia.

[@jclements43]

I enjoy listening to yacht rock playlist. Also listen to book summaries on Headway App on my way to work. I’m a few days behind in the series. Thank you for being a bright spot in my day ☀️✨🎉🎉🎉

[@lindaknapp8038]

We recently adopted an older (8yr) doggy named Bette Davis. When I need a pick-me-up I play Paul Simon’s ‘You Can Call Me Al’ on my Alexa.

[@sherryjones377]

Love the name Bette Davis!

[@rosemarycornwall5162]

Blah's be gone! You are such a bright and positive influence in my life. Thank you, from Rose (in lovely bright & sunny Cornwall) xxx

[@joannataylor7771]

This is me from the Greatest Showman. Love it.

[@katyharper7321]

Queen - Don’t Stop Me Now always cheers me up 😀

[@robertagellner9573]

This has been a wonderful help for me and so timely. We had COVID last month and still not completely feeling the greatest so this has helped me discover some self care when I am feeling down from being sick for several weeks and overwhelmed trying to catch up. Thank you for the inspiration! I have a Feel Good playlist that includes Second Wind by Billy Joel, Happy by Pherrell Williams, and Believer by Imagine Dragons. If you are looking for music for your soul I highly recommend the Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2022 - the music will embrace you! Brilliant!

[@ebjourneytapestry]

I appreciate the self check ups, Diane. The take your temperature every morning. It makes me aware of myself. The things I use to help motivate me as far as podcast goes is Sally Clarkson's podcast (I can't remember what it is actually called), but she really just encourages me. And then I will do upbeat music or worship music or just instrumental. I like listening to Joel Clarkson on spotify. Some of his selections from a book he read, and made the music for, come up, and they can be very uplifting. I also like songs from the Peanuts movie, such as I'm Happy When I'm Dancing (even though I really am not a good dancer!). I am still discovering what I like in musicland. I also like audio books at times. I just listened to one called "This Beautiful Truth", which hit on someone who had OCD, but looking for beauty. I really appreciated that book. There was an app that I just remembered when you said find something to help your mind, that Caroline Leaf mentioned in one of her books (which are other books I feel help me a lot). I am going to look that up and start doing that again. I forgot how much it helped me. Found it! It's called Soultime.

[@annekevandenberg275]

Daar Diane, My Yoga in the morning, Sun saluation, gives me the inspiration to get on the move. I recognise your blah blah, I have the same feelings this week. And the Flylady method helps me a lot these days and your inspiration of course. I listen to the Insight timer app and a Spotify concentration playlist when I am working in my house. Thanks again for your inspiration, so thank you very much.

[@tracey2616]

Diane, Thank you for the retreat this week. It is so kind of you to take time from your life to inspire others. It could not have come at a better time for me.

[@amandarussell6298]

I love Feeling Good by Nina Simone - or Michael Buble singing it ! Always makes me feel more motivated !

[@shirleygerie6160]

Hi Diane you are already my booster mission for keeping me on track every day.. Thank you for all you do.. I listen to soul music or jazz while making dining. And I have my hair cut..

[@catherinetorgerson5111]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE JAZZ!!

[@julieanne4727]

It is good to be reminded that we all sometimes feel self-doubt or have a case of the blah’s 😕. Ready Set September has been so much fun 🤩 as the Mini-Missions are so doable!!! Which in turn give me a sense of accomplishment 🥰. I listen to the radio station nearest to my home (1 hour away) for motivation - CHAT 94.5 FM 📻

[@rosaliemekki9009]

Diane pls continue your videos it helps me sooo much to have self care moments(few times during the day)music i love to hear: accoustic guitar to pray or read or pop music hits to clean

[@annekestaples2533]

10 mins in bathroom - de-clutter drawer, found an oil diffuser I'd forgotten I had, must be 10years since last used. Will try out in bedroom tonight. 10 mins pamper - hand crème, book, cinnamon almonds and foot-bath with roses bubbles. After evening routines will listen to some Gregorian chanting whilst reading, candles lit, diffuser on (hopefully) using 'Apple Orchard Essence'. Hopefully will sleep right through the night again for third night in a row. Thank you Diane.

[@cbholmes4739]

First thing I do in the morning is turn on my jazz channel, and feed the squirrels waiting outside the window!! Our son is a musician so our home is rockin’ and rollin’… No headphones necessary!! I don’t want things on my ears, in the states we like our music to fill our home!! Elizabeth 💃🏽🕺🏻 🎹 🎷

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful! And I love squirrels too, fed our ones this morning!

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

I am really loving this series Diane. I am so, so grateful for your positive attitude and energy! I am a huge sunset lover and living here in Arizona we have the most beautiful sunsets. I find just stepping outside for 10 minutes to watch the sunset helps me to put everything back in perspective and slow down. Thank you for so much for your beautiful cheerfulness that adds to my life, and to so many others. ❤️🌵❤️🌵

[@SharonKBM]

This week has helped me so much already! Thank you for your hard work in putting it all together. 🙂I listen to music from the 80's or 90's when I need to feel motivated. If I'm feeling especially lazy I will put on Bruce Springsteen Dancing in the Dark and get up and dance along with it. If I am feeling anxious or just want to relax, I listen to Catholic hymns. There is a lovely KZbin channel called Sunday 7pm Choir that I listen to often and the music is so beautiful.

[@MB-littlebirches]

Dear Diane, thank you for your inspiring channel! You are such a fun and interesting person and have helped me get my life in order and moving in a positive direction. An app that I use to keep me positive is ‘Action for Happiness’. I look forward to your videos every week. Thank you for this boost at the start of September. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cynthiakinner117]

Loving this retreat! For a quick exercise session I like get fit with Rick on youtube and for motivational music I like old school r'n'b. Thank you Diane for your videos they are the best motivation to get me going 😍🤩💃🏾

[@DianeinDenmark]

Love that!

[@wiebkejacobsen8969]

I know you have shared virtual retreats with us before, but I never participated. I had no idea I would enjoy it (and myself doing it) so much!!! So thanks a lot. For cleaning motivation I made a playlist called "cleaning and dancing" 🪣🧼💃 with 80s music, for relaxing I turn to breathing excercises and yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thanks so much for joining in with us, Wiebke - so glad the Reset has been so useful!

[@debbiew7496]

I like listening to rain and thunder nature videos on KZbin as a background to relaxing, though it confuses my cat!

[@1212salsera]

chakra balancing music. great reminders of hygge and self care!

[@Baribrooks]

I crank up Bob Seger’s Hollywood Nights when I clean…an ode to one of the senior citizens I work with-she was reminiscing with me about doing that when she was younger and able-bodied. (This one’s for you, Lynn!) 🤗

[@pattik8335]

One of my favorite songs!

[@tracywaring3769]

Hello Diane , messaged a few weeks ago that I wasn't doing so well and you suggested keep doing my daily routines which I try to do every day but this week that we started on Monday has really helped and last night was the first time in two years that I laid in bed and planned what I wanted to get done today and so far has gone to plan, self care last night my number today would be about a 5 which is huge for me,I actually looked in my bathroom cupboard this morning I have 8 face masks that I hadn't got around to using but I'm using one this evening . I also downloaded a meditation for beginners and I bought myself a yoga for beginners too , I'm never going to be a guru but at least stretching will be something, thankyou so much for doing your channel .just goes to show there are many Angels on earth .😇🥰❤

[@adrianadigioia2779]

Love this sparkling approach. Rah Rah Rah to you, Diane

[@walkingexercise5375]

Some favorite songs are oldies, 90's music and R&B , gospel, and Motown. Lizzo songs are upbeat!

[@RealNataliaT]

Thank you for this series, Diane! Hope you feel better tomorrow. Something I like to listen to when I need to focus while writing is a youtube video that just has the bleeps and bloops from the Star Trek bridge. It’s just a whooshing white noise with blips in it and is random enough for my brain to not pay any attention and it helps me focus!

[@annsojka2222]

I love oldies, 90s summer hits and show tunes so I can sing along! It always picks me up and science would say that it tones the vagus nerve which calms our nerves.

[@anngodar5771]

I love listening to Hamilton when I have a task like cleaning.

[@rhondaschrank9147]

Absolutely love your videos!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you so much, Rhonda!

[@Mieke256]

My absolute favorite podcast to nourish my mind is “Nothing Much Happens”. She tells wonderful cozy stories. I use them to help fall asleep or to relax during the day. She also has a great meditation podcast with 10min mediations called “First This”. For some motivation to get up and do something I really “Can’t stop the feeling” from Justin Timberlake. Always puts a smile on my face.

[@lineazielsdorf1358]

I have been working a bit more even though I am a casual worker. Others have been on vacation. I missed the first part of the daily challenges. I am glad to have a couple of days off to catch up on things at home and to get to relax a little bit. Thinking of music, there are some cool Co workers, especially one of the cooks, who likes to play rock music and songs from the '80's. Music gets me going and working faster. :) I am going to make that Doctor's appointment and try my best to get things done and also make time for fun and relaxation. We always have our little dogs to get us out for exercise. Thanks so much for the motivation and encouragement.

[@christinejohnson8256]

If I want to chill I listento thunderstorm CDs which often have nature sounds mixed in. If I need a pick-me-up I listen to Big Band ones or Sleepless in Seattle; or Forrest Gump. I enjoy all the episodes of The Chosen (on its own free app or KZbin) over and over.

[@tonicarey971]

The Chosen is my favorite thing to watch! I'm looking forward to the release of Season 3, hopefully in November! I watch Seasons 1 & 2 over & over again, too! 😍

[@prairierose1115]

This is a great series Diane, loving it!

[@elizabethharrell8707]

I like the simply hypnotic YT channel ..for inspiration and just to relax. I love this series, and I thank you for continuing to inspire and motivate us, because you sure do! I thought I had it together but this little exercise has shown me that I lack self care...my house looks great, I , on the other hand, do not. and I feel it. Going to do a page for self care today. Love from AZ😎💙

[@heather1778]

You look beautiful today, Diane! You’re nailing your type 1. ☺️

[@ashoakthorn369]

When I'm in a calmer mood and doing housework, I like to put on Lofi music (the Chillhop channel is my favorite). But when I need to get things done with a bit more vigor, I'll put on music that's nostalgic for me to sing to (Stiff Little Fingers, Clash, Bad Religion, etc)...less calming but makes doing housework more fun haha.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Brilliant, Sophie! I often listen to my old punk classics too!

[@cynthiahoward2844]

Those menopausal blahs are real! Hope they pass quickly Diane. My favorite music is contemporary Christian music & 70’s music.

[@heidiholzknecht8526]

Yes! Loved the three themes of disharmony. I think it’s not just the way you encourage Diane, it’s also the way you break things down and make it simple - even easy! I like to listen to big epic (mostly) instrumental film scores when I need extra boost - my favourite composers are Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, James Horner, Ramin Djawadi. Songs with words I just start singing along and looking up lyrics on my phone. 😆

[@merisuevosburgh3021]

You are a great inspiration Diane. I live with my husband and adult boys in a fairly disfunctional household. Cleaning and decluttering have become my mantras. Maybe if everything is clean then everyone will get along…so now I’ve begun to focus on me! Every day at 4 pm, I put aside everything and meditate for a bit with the Insight Timer app. A great pick me up before dinner prep.

[@rosmariebechtold1235]

Diana ,you are simply the best.😍 I love Rockmusic and also "Deutsche Schlagermusic " like Helene Fisher,...🥰 sometimes When i'm feeling sad and down i love to see DVD 's from Miss Marple with Margreth Rutherford. I love it , i have seen It so many times but i can always lough about it. 😘😘

[@alethiag285]

No self doubt, you are such a beautiful, generous person and you really are the best motivator. You help so many people every day.