how to un-potato your life in 2021: create your own self-care toolkit 🧰❣️ (week 4)

[@HulaHoopingHannah]

I no longer want to be potato, I want to be ✨fries✨

[@joshshortt9599]

Will there be ketchup too?

[@rowena]

🥔🔜🍟😜 I'm with ya!

[@rowena]

@@joshshortt9599 there will always be ketchup & all the sauces under the sun 🌞

[@yayahicks3829]

my goal is to be ✨poutine✨ lets get it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@roshaniranabhat3441]

You're one one step ahead Good luck 😃

[@amber._.]

I'm not in a place right now where I can put the advice in these videos into practice, but I still watch them and bookmark them for later when I am ready to unpotato myself. For now, they're great to watch even when i don't do anything with them, because they make me smile.

[@jax4652]

Take your time.

[@oziomanwabuikwu1618]

@@jax4652 your comment encouraged me. You’ll be okay and thank you for being vulnerable

[@emmaackman8340]

maybe try with the writing down your day part. That is a great start.

[@letsparchmentitupyo7566]

this mindset is great! im excited for you when you do feel like implementing any of these tips :)

[@juditha9565]

it's ok to stay as a potato for a little while. even real potatoes need to spend time resting in the earth before they can start to grow.

[@simplycaspar]

Husband: "You are strong." Me: "No. I'm a potato." Rowena: "How to unpotato your life" This actually happened this way. 😂

[@annarchi]

*All your fellow potatoes are here for this content* 🥔

[@rowena]

and i'm here for you all 💯👏🏻👏🏻♥️ grateful!!

[@belliwatching]

Always grateful for your videos, Rowena! Just started my master's degree in September and spent most of it at home lol which I thought was going fine, I felt on top of it and not too impacted because I live far away from campus and I'm good with not being social so it felt like I got the time spent on public transport back to study more. Semester ended three days ago and I've been crying, potatoing for these past three days... I'm completely crushed by my expectations, the workload, loneliness, feeling isolated. I live with my mum but it's not like we're crazy close. I have sooo much work to do over the holidays and I'm stressed tf out but instead of going crazy from 8am to 10pm every day until Christmas, I think I'll take it slow, break down every task and do something relaxing in between each study session. I can't delay relaxation as much as I thought I could, and skincare/running/reading before bed barely cuts it anyway (esp since I dropped all my personal readings in the evening to study instead hahaha). This video comes at the best time. I have to listen to how exhausted my body and brain feel. I wish I had a friend like you in real life, because we seem to think about similar topics a lot! Sorry for rambling lmao it felt really good to finally get this all out. Love you Rowena, stay safe and have a good end of year💖

[@elizabeththecity9674]

IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS! Best title :)

[@rowena]

hehe excited to premiere with you all!! 🥔💕

[@LaurenVacula]

Self care is everything to get rid of stress 🙌 my morning routine gives me life 🧘‍♀️

[@oase248]

I'm impressed all over again how high your standard and quality for your content is. Everything fits from start to end and I'm so happy you land the perfect collaborations/sponsorships too. You're such an inspiration Ro ✨ PS. what also impresses me is your style like... everything goes together so well and is so cute and elegant and beautiful and seems to bring you so much joy (the RJ socks brought me a lot of joy too hehe)

[@Andreadexxo]

I just wanna say that because of you I have the desire to take my life in hands! Watching your videos is a mood, and its my new RELIGION! So happy to be part of the potato gang ❤️❤️

[@viviannejagt]

Just want to say THANK YOU for this amazing 2021 reset challenge!! I started late, as in I started after 1st of January but told my self I can start new whenever I want to. Following your prompts and writing it all down has given me so much mental relaxation and also feel like I am way more ready to tackle my goals and work towards my dreamlife! I always love your videos so much, Rowena you rock!

[@mailboxhannah]

I recently came across your channel, and I just wanted to comment a quick thank you. Your videos continue to bring value to my life, especially now that I'm trying to be more intentional with what I do.

[@sophiayuna]

queen of creating actionable steps for us!! love this & you rowena!

[@decem_unosquattro9538]

2:37 I love the sunset at the beach.😍🙂👍🏻

[@AllyGummybears23]

I very much so value your advice on life and find myself going to your channel when I need guidance. Some of it has really stuck and genuinely changed my life

[@stellasays9726]

I really needed this video this morning after feeling rather burnt out. Gonna watch the whole course. Love you and everything you do ❤️

[@aniiperez3079]

Rowena, I've watched some of your videos and decided to suscribe now. You made me feel good and hopeful. Thank you so much.

[@mariajacynta]

I'm so happy, now I'm a potato with a PLAN! Maybe in 2021 I'll freak out a little less hahaha thanks Rowena 💕

[@60secondloveadvice]

Love this. Some people make self-care into a chore and therefore completely negate the benefits.

[@oliviamoore9238]

Last week really got things moving for me. I’m so excited for this week, I’ve been looking forward to it!

[@crescentflower444]

I’m watching this again since I just finished the January challenge of practicing one self care task a week and I just noticed the tata pen

[@WhatsNextIWonder]

The socks and flip flops at the beach are a whole mood!!!

[@SanneSanne]

I’m loving these videos so much, inhale to exhale is spot on!

[@debbiecaudill8799]

OMG, this has been me this year! I feel like I have forgotten how to take care of myself. I either do too much, and that feels forced and fake, or I don't do anything at all, and that makes me feel numb and not present. Thanks for the timely advice.

[@scorpiotransformed4772]

I've walked away from your channel for most the year. It's been crazy in ways I can't explain. I did notice how pretty u look and how much u have grown. Was a wonderful surprise. Happy holidays to you

[@UrsusArts]

Does anyone else have friends that remind you to self-care? Rowena's always there when they're not around ahhh

[@kunleidoscope]

was feelin kinda anxious tonight and felt much more at peace after watching ur vid 💖 love u rowena !

[@dinasherbina3629]

I love your vibe and where you live! I am graduating soon, can you tell me what your career is, your home looks so nice and I would love a life like that

[@chubs1419]

yes...m feelin the same rn..doin every self care tasks everyday..if not m failure...tqsm rowena sis for motivatin me...luv ya!!T_T

[@samyud1819]

Calling mom is always comforting

[@sheikagarcia5021]

Thank you for this, Rowena! Your videos were part of my whole 2020 self growth journey. Thank you so much for creating such helpful vids

[@rowena]

🥺🙏🏻💕 so honored to have journeyed with you on this beautiful adventure~

[@chenzom.n]

Finally !! ❤💌 and I'm loving your challenges on vibely !!! ❤

[@kaffeine9398]

Oh no I’m late this timeee. Since last week, I’ve got my very demanding job back! (I left in June) So this series and this video in particular are such a big help!

[@nicoleonfeels]

Lawd knows I needed some self-care! This was perfect timing.

[@rowena]

same 🤪 hope you enjoy the vid!! 💕

[@aliceadzowa]

I'm just beginning this in April 2021 - while I wish I'd started back in December, it's still valuable and helpful!

[@annehildek6187]

I love this idea of sending friends a note of appreciation with those pictures :)

[@Oakleysages]

YOU ARE SO PRETTY! AND YOUR STYLE *chefs kiss*❤️❤️❤️

[@connievoon5275]

watching this gives me abundant energy ✨

[@hotguava]

wow that video really hit the spot! pun was not intended w food but GIRL, hit the SPOT. thanks

[@kek4378]

Ughhh grateful that this video was in my suggested. I badly need this rn thank you! :)

[@fatimawebster2407]

I really can’t wait till 2021!!

[@jenniferross5128]

I love the idea of self-care and figuring out the things that work for you, however I do have a question: I try to add acts of self-care into my life (meditating, reading, resting, walking in nature, journaling) and I adore every single of these things when I do them and I do feel they give me energy and happiness; however when I go back to my 'real life' tasks like my uni work or parttime job all the positive effects of the self-care is gone in a second. I can try to meditate and sleep and calm myself down but when these tasks come back I feel drained of my energy in an instant. I don't know what to do about this, because no matter what I do in my own time, the majority of my days is still filled with dread, anxiety, exhaustion.. How do I find self-care activities that make me feel energized; that really re-charge my battery to be able to handle my 'real life'?

[@bluemoomelon]

wow. I relate to this so much. It's been a source of frustration for me tbh. Maybe, we might be missing out on something. Like I, personally, don't do enough things for my social wellness (due to my social anxiety), so maybe I don't feel much better because I always feel like I'm alone in my journey? I have no answers for your questions really, I just wanted to say that I relate to how you feel with how these things feel like they're never enough.

[@BeingWeirdIsAwesome]

I’ve been binging on your videos and they have been so helpful!!!!

[@anonimus5563]

Can't wait! I am acctually closer to my goal of being fit, but I am sure this tips will help!

[@rowena]

amazing!! so happy & proud of you friend-congrats! 👏🏻👏🏻🥳 this may not be able to directly help fitness goals, but it'll definitely indirectly help it hehe

[@gionagrace6279]

Thanks Ro! Great job! Self care is so important!

[@idcnouvelles]

Self-care should never be about performing/executing. That’s why it’s called self-CARE 💫

[@leggermentesara]

I can say that the content of this video exceeds the expectations of the title 🔥

[@chartherese]

Honestly, I’ll always be a potato after this challenge...so I might as well embrace that and become an even healthier, sweeter potato🥔✨

[@sinashifra8016]

Your voice really calming

[@fouzias188]

Thank you Rowena!! I’m hoping to be a much more productive potato ! This video really helped! Keep it up pls !

[@roziestubbz]

This was a very helpful video!!! Very thoughtfully filmed as well! Thank you!

[@meganjessie98]

You’re wonderful Rowena, always enjoy your vids! Super insightful, thank you 😌🥰

[@Skibidimeowfu]

I love how she didn't even try to pretend as if she *actually* study at 3:28 lmao

[@Jasmine_Mayy25]

I love your videos and your videos make me inspire. Also, how you do self care when your dealing with stress?

[@marialacuma128]

Gonna standby for this tomorrow. All here to un-potato 🥔

[@rowena]

yess see ya real soon - can't wait!! let me know what you think after 🤓🥰

[@manuelenetee1109]

Yeeey! A new video 😍😍 you make the dreamiest videos ☁️ Advance Merry Christmas Rowena ☃️🎄 also, I just finished watching Vagabond with my family and we loved it!! Thanks for the recommendation, I hope you'd do a video with all your recommendations 😂 much love and more power ❤️✨

[@saasa04]

i always wondered how you organize all your quotes you are taking out of books or speeches or other content and use in your videos. do you have a system? I do write them down but cant find the afterwards. how do you manage?

[@JunLiSF]

I do self-care by taking a walk in the nature!

[@lunakim522]

the tumbnail is a mood~ Rowena is always a mood😂

[@dearvine]

Loved this verb un-potato 😅❤️

[@OdalmyRuiz]

Here for this amazing content, I was stressing out this week over law school stuff but this helped so much ❤️👏🏽

[@khaylanewman9004]

I like to thing of myself as a purple sweet potato, ube if you will... I’m ready to be ✨ube ice cream✨

[@rowena]

um, yes. I'll join you as a giant tub of ube ice cream!! 😍😬

[@giovannigaringa2891]

Just watched the 2nd part. Excited for the 3rd😍

[@rowena]

the 3rd is up! sorry forgot to add it in the title 😅herer it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYusnYmkrJpnf6M

[@devinwilliams3424]

Wow this video came at the perfect time. Thank you so much.

[@samihakhan5663]

Great video! So insightful and helpful :') thank you Rowena ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cinna-monmon]

This is awesome! Love your narrative

[@joshshortt9599]

The Mandalorian Season Finale today, and the Rowena premiere tomorrow. It is an avalanche of goodies!!!!

[@rowena]

🤓👏🏻👏🏻 been hearing nothing but the best things about Mandalorian! now that you've mentioned.. should probably get on that stat

[@joshshortt9599]

@@rowena You won't regret it. Star Wars is best.

[@lvgonzales6861]

Really like the contents of your videos. a fan from the Philippines ❤️

[@bevingrace2648]

The socks with the flip flops on the beach made me audibly gasp😂

[@karolkicyk8189]

Hey Rowena, thanks for the insightful thoughts -- educational as always. I've been watching your content for some time now and enjoy it quite a lot. Do you have any thoughts or advice on how to create social wellness for someone who, due to their current life circumstances or health situation, has no one to lean on during difficult, stressful times, thus suffering painful loneliness? Maybe you or someone you know were in such a position at some point in your life? What did you do? Stay safe!

[@rowena]

hi Karol, thank you for such kind words! ❤️ ahh yes I was the most alone and isolate when I looked the happiest outside when I was in college. it may sound cliche and cheesy but I’ve learned that the most important and often times the only person I truly need to lean on is myself. finding that strength and peace within first, and more often than not, everything external follows. reconnecting with old friends, new serendipitous relationships form, etc 😌 for this reason, I created an online community where you can chat with likeminded people on an app called Vibely if you’re interested (it’s linked above). I also made a video recently on the art of being alone but not lonely-not sure if you’ve watch it already I’ll link it here just in case 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3izlIKifMeCga8 happy holidays friend 💕 sending my love~

[@karolkicyk8189]

Thank you so much for responding! I'm sorry I didn't reply right away, I got caught up in holiday activities and a bunch of tedious daily tasks. Thank you for wishing me happy holidays, I hope yours were happy and peaceful as well :) I understand what you mean when you write about finding strength and peace within, it's good to hear this mantra from someone who also on many occasions has found themselves overwhelmed by difficult emotions and strives to learn how to get through them. I'll keep that in mind and do my best. Yes, I've seen your video on being alone but not lonely, it actually helped me to think a little more positively at the time :) I'll definitely check Vibely, it seems interesting! Thank you once more for all the creative ideas you've been putting out here. Every little push out of a potato rut and towards the best a potato can be is much needed ;) Have a happy 2021 and take care!

[@astih2905]

Well, thank you, Rowena! Now I know how to start my 2021 ❤🤟🥰

[@Caroline-ls1gz]

I never needed a video so badly

[@rowena]

come to ya real soon Caroline heh 🤓💫

[@Oakleysages]

ALSO WE LOVE A SPONSORED QUEEN

[@heatherdoolan9249]

oh woooow!! Where is that beach? It's so pretty!!

[@oliviaharris4632]

This is EXACTLY what I need! I’m so excited!!!

[@huziaks]

Where is your tie dye sweat suit from?! I need!!!

[@kendriabou]

What are your top books for self care and development?

[@tanyagupta3091]

Yassss I have needed thisssss ✨♥️

[@rowena]

gotchuuu 🤓

[@tanyagupta3091]

@@rowena you are such an inspiration ✨😊

[@marilynsanchez1753]

where did you get that matching tye dye sweater and shorts set?!!

[@tina_chung]

Rowena, where did you get the sweater vest?! 😍 always love your outfits ☺️

[@ashantydarling5195]

Can we get a decor video ? Your apt looks so airy... and you have something green hanging in your bathroom what is itttttt ? Not sure if you made one already, if you did please let me know

[@noobnerdpride]

I think this one is the best yet! Thank you so much. :)

[@kioshekat7931]

i had a dip today cuz I feel like I still dont make enough even though I got a new good job. Preparing for all the expenses coming up with moving but also really want to get into my new apartment. Need to remember how much health affects my mood

[@victoriamonti]

Enter youtube looking for this video: aw its only friday :c

[@rowena]

it'll be live before you know it! 😌🥰

[@todayscloudyy]

#MissionUnpotato for 2021! I just checked your Notion link Mommy Potato, but the recent update is still week 3? :(

[@uzmakhan4222]

Best series ever ❤

[@incihemmam3850]

BUZZING FOR THIS!!!

[@violetchadwell]

You use Notion as well, I see! I absolutely love it, was recommended by CKspace

[@emmanuelleh7218]

This makes me realize I have no emotional or mental self care tool... No wonder I've been such a mess lately. Anyone has any ideas to share ?

[@chimchim-tata9181]

honestly u have no ideas to give u but I also feel like a mess I'm always lazy to take care of myself that's why I'm watching this video

[@emmanuelleh7218]

@@chimchim-tata9181 It's been a rough year, we'll find something that works !

[@themeda9916]

I've found journaling to be one of the most powerful things for emotional (especially) and mental self care. It can be absolutely any type at all - brain dump, ranting, asking yourself specific questions, working your way through the questions and tools in a Rowena video 😉 - all of it helps. Mixing up writing and visual stuff is fun too, but not necessary. Slowing down activities are the next most useful one for me. Essentially 'things that bring me peace'. For me this often means making a cup of tea and reading a book, sitting quietly, or listening to a relaxing playlist I've made (all with tea haha, it's like a gentle hug 😊). Good luck to you! 💕

[@cherrybomb1211]

If you're able to make a to-do list each day whether it be on paper, mentally, on a device, etc then I recomend you do. It lead me to be more productive and it really helps! Just make sure not to spend all day planning your day, try to keep the planning under 10 minutes

[@MamaLoves22]

Love this! Thanks, Rowena!

[@EnyaKellermann]

Omg I love this!! Thank you for always sharing, you always make my days❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please keep creating !

[@Wenruohan]

Im so appreciative to your videos

[@midge9410]

Hi fellow sweet potatoes! This is a bit of a random question - but in the course of unpotatoeing myself I stumbled upon Thai Chi and meditation. I’m an absolute beginner, but saw that Skillshare offers some courses. Can someone recommend a good one? Help would be much appreciated! ✨

[@tomminommi]

I am a mashed potato. help

[@rowena]

the beauty of the potate: we can be many forms (baked, fried, mashed, candied, productive, sweet, sprouted, etc) throughout the year and that's totally ok 😌

[@DH-uw3us]

How was there no one at the beach?

[@ramostheaisabel5418]

Yes yes yes, looking forward to this video.

[@rowena]

can't wait to watch it with you!! 🤓🥰

[@colleenryan7850]

Love Hello Fresh!

[@MargAbbottYou]

So good, thank you Chief Potato!

[@samidiekanayake3248]

just what I needed

[@aanchalsugandh9968]

all I wanna know is what books you read. make a video on that too.

[@NatalieWisler]

The video we all unfortunately ✨need✨