Journal With Me · Comparing Myself to Others

“A flower does not compare itself to other flowers. It just blooms.” For week 50 in my traveler's notebook, I wanted to remind myself to do my own thing, and only compare my current self to my past self. To measure progress on my own terms, and not by anyone else’s journey.
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[@isabellaa7444]

I remember that my BFF moved one year ago to another city and I was heart broke. She was my best friend! She stod up for me when I was sad! I remember one time when we had lunch, someone told me that I couldn't sit at their table but my BFF sat there. I was sad and sat alone at a table and then my BFF come and sat with me. She told the bully that she was not sitting whit her and moved to sit with me. She was really my BFF and I miss her so much...😔😥😭 When I wrote this i started to cry when i realised how much I miss her!...😭 But I am going to meet her tomorrow again!!!😆😄😭 And I am from Sweden and only 12 years old...🇸🇪 I am not that good at english...

[@minabashyal2774]

3:32 oh god that handwriting is soo gorgeous 😍😍😍😍😍

[@SaricaStudio]

Thank you Mina!

[@jakubszczepaniak1672]

You kind of changed my life because of this vid, i was comparing myself to others when i was creating bullet journal but now, i dont care anymore and my pages looks much much better. Thank you Sarica!

[@donnamark7]

Girl your handwriting is beautiful. Great job. ❤️❤️

[@helenasli11]

Im obsessed with the scritch scratch sound of the calligraphy pen on paper ❤️ loved your sentiments! that quote really reminds me of another one, "don't compare your behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel"

[@SaricaStudio]

I love that quote Helena, I'll have to write it down somewhere! 💛

[@GamerGrl90]

Yaas planner asmr!

[@MichelleHuertas_simplelife]

I love your style of layout and the more 'real' delivery than i've found in some other journaling vids. thanks for sharing!

[@lenoslenas7057]

What a beautiful, authentic video you made. I really appreciate everything about it, thank you very much for sharing.

[@SaricaStudio]

Lena Lena thank you Lena ❤️ it’s comments like yours that encourage me to open up through my videos. 💕💕💕

[@lillyc6527]

I'm envious of the way you do your journals ,your hand writing is beautiful. I'm all over the place ,up down sideways lol. Tfs.

[@victoriaanneemslie2642]

This is so gorgeous. I love that quote - it is definitely going into my journal. I have a big problem with comparing myself to others, to the point of refusing to make art for months at a time because I don't feel good enough. Also, your handwriting is inspirational. Thank you for sharing this video. 💜

[@BettsiLedesma]

Wow, this is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this. Your work is absolutely lovely.

[@neraknerak1]

Flower quote very beautifully written, liked this video of yours a lot.

[@legslikewhoa]

Omg that clip sticker is so neat! Great video and topic, thanks for sharing.

[@theartesana]

Beautiful!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@roxanneherrera3638]

You have beautiful penmanship!

[@staciabrown6383]

I’m a newbie. I can watch your vids all day. I hope one day I can process all my thoughts, dreams, failures, and happiness as you have done. Thanks for being an inspiration.

[@saltwater44]

Love everything about this video. I needed to hear this. Thank you!!!! 💓

[@lurklurk]

i am addicted to your videos, your voice is smoothing. Thankyou !

[@the_artsy_words]

I love your writing!

[@MsAlison]

love it!

[@snowy4722]

journaling is like meditation to me 💗💗 i love ur video 💜

[@CeitDeVitto]

You have beautiful writing. Thank you for sharing.

[@karisaslater5018]

You have the most beautiful writing! This video was beautiful in its self.

[@ruqaiaalwejdani5565]

Loved it

[@gazedwards2741]

Awesome video. Love your journal and love your honesty in with yourself. Btw you have a lovely calming voice :)

[@lurossi3336]

semplicemente meraviglioso! Bravissima!

[@susanyoung1600]

Well, I hope you're not despairing about your lettering. It's just stunning. Well done.

[@amandafrombrooklyn7514]

Beautifully done.😁😀

[@halloalice]

a wonderful video like always! And I fully agree with you. I used to often compare myself in aspects that I'm lacking in, but it makes me a lot more happy to acknowledge their hard work. and knowing that I haven't put in just as much effort as they did, I shouldn't even begin to compare. I also focus on my own growth and it has helped me improve so much more. Really looking forward to every single video of yours 💖

[@notebookchick9708]

i LOVE it, so beautiful and valuable!! thank you

[@kcatfish2268]

First video I've seen and I know I'm going to love your channel.

[@SaricaStudio]

Thank you K!

[@ArtboxStickers]

I love how personal this video feels. There’s some JWM video that feels forced but this feels so natural and authentic. I loved it!

[@planasyouwish2064]

Your handwriting is beautiful and I love the spread so pretty

[@SDesir]

Your penmanship is so amazing.

[@rutiguer2701]

Nice handwriting. Love it. Thank you for such amazing video.

[@lillyc6527]

Loved your handwriting.

[@totolobaby]

I have seen so many people showing their journaling on KZbin but I must say I love yours the best! You have a good balance of the writing and decorating. I also love you sometimes leave some empty space on the page which actually makes the whole page nicer. Will keep following you.

[@phenomenedemaud7548]

I love so much your handwriting

[@naomim5015]

your writing is amazing!

[@yumnaamjad2637]

gorgeous

[@WillyPGH]

Same! A tip given to me is similar to the one you're using too: looking for the positive things in the other person's work. Another great insight I've picked up is from Chase Jarvis: to not compare myself to others, but to compare my work to other's work. Seems like a great way to grow as an artist.

[@SaricaStudio]

I love that! Sometimes we let our work completely define us as a human being, but there's so much more to us than what we produce. Thanks Willy!

[@dralbertpakin8895]

I never compare my art work/journal whatever I'm creating to others. I am mine own. To thine own self be true.

[@marlou.w]

Your handwriting is to die for😻

[@SaricaStudio]

thank you Marlou!

[@iraaaaa5695]

That DipPen is amazing. Wow

[@lm4808]

your journal is so extremely beautiful

[@fufufuaru]

ngl, my eyebrows knotted when you mentioned projecting negative stuff into other people who show good works, but I'm glad you learned how to turn that around and became more positive. That's very inspiring and I hope more people see this video and start practicing the same outlook. I sometimes still struggle with comparing where I am in life versus my cousins, my friends, etc, but there's not a lack of inspiring people in the world, fortunately.

[@JuliLovesPaper]

Your handwritten print is amazing! Xo

[@unnaramos2603]

This is very satisfying to watch. I feel very inspired! Thank you! ❤️

[@SaricaStudio]

I'm so glad!! Thank you for watching and leaving such a nice comment :D

[@ChackyDackyTV]

Your handwriting is giving me goosebumps! So neat! I am a newbie here.

[@nightshiftbyommandizon5436]

The writing skills were dope!!! Amazing! I’d like to learn that way of writing ❤️

[@tanyaschultz9674]

I love this video! When I was in my first year of uni taking painting I did everything I could to avoid painting eyes. When we had a figure class I dramatically cropped the top of the model's head and got away with it, another figure class I put a deep shadow... it wasn't until out of desperation I put sunglasses on a model that my prof figured it out haha. BTW it's 20 year later and I'm still too shy to share my work so I think it is amazing and inspiring that you are so open. :) oh and you have the most amazing lettering!

[@itsmeChloeeeeeee]

I loved this video, you talked about something that I tend to struggle with, but you brought it so beautifully and I want to thank you for reminding me of that quote. It made me feel really happy. 💙

[@SaricaStudio]

I'm so glad that this was about to help you in some way and bring you joy

[@r.yuurei]

Beautiful handwriting

[@HeidiRocks523]

I love love love your handwriting! A work of art!

[@SaricaStudio]

Thanks Heidi!! :)

[@Vickilanegan]

Really pretty! :) ♡ TFS! :)

[@lottehofbauer1243]

Your handwriting omg😍

[@sogno_di_carta6430]

Wow. I have been struggling all week with these emotions. I dont usually envy others, I have many ugly flaws but envy is not one of them and I take pride on that. However, it doesnt mean I dont feel envious at certain times. When I do feel envious I realize Im not really happy with myself and that I just want what others have because Im not content. So I try to work that out. But this week I have been struggling with it. Feeling like my art is not worth it. Feeling like others get more for their art and I dont. And it depresses me to feel this way. I have never watch you before and I think its funny the one video I see of you is about comparing ourselves to others. I wasnt even watching videos on that subject. Another funny thing is Im one if those people that do well with portraits, but you see, I compare myself too. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Florida.

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

I get so inspired when I watch Your videos and still impressed of Your handwriting. I can’t say I have bad handwriting but it’s not like this, my children complain and say they can’t read if I don’t text it.

[@SaricaStudio]

Thank you Ann-Marie 💖💕😅

[@berniimiller5754]

Such a beautiful video !!

[@SaricaStudio]

Thank you Bernii! 😘

[@amandacountryman8024]

I'm brand new to your channel and even newer to journaling... it's blank. Lol. This is the first video I watched today and it was perfect! You sharing how you feel and talking about compairing yourself to others was exactly what i needed to hear today. As a super newbie to journaling, its so overwhelming to see everyone's beautiful pages on social media. That's why it's the 3rd and I still haven't made I mark in my new journal! I need to remind myself that I'm journaling for me, no one else, and that there's no wrong or right way to do it! Thank you for being so personal and encouraging me! I'm going to save this video to watch over when I get discouraged so, thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Now to dive into my first journal entry!!

[@SaricaStudio]

Hi Amanda, one of my greatest fears is the blank page! I imagine many other perfectionists also fear it. It's so hard to accept that imperfection is inevitable, but once we learn to embrace the quirks, it becomes so fulfilling. Journaling is more about the journey than the destination. It's just like you said... journaling is for YOU and no one else! I'm so glad that my little video was able to help to encourage you to start journaling!

[@moonlightcabin9395]

Gorgeous pages, I just subscribed because I love journaling creatively too and your skills are goals

[@SaricaStudio]

Moonlight Cabin thank you so much! I’m glad you’re here 😊 I agree 100%... the comparison monster is a tough one to beat. Thanks for subscribing dear!

[@hummerklein2567]

“ Comparison is the thief of JOY “ IM new to this channel and love what I see and hear. My mother was the wisest person I knew she told me that when I was in grad school . I’ve been journaling for all these years I’m now 72years. My husband passed away 2yeasrs and I’m in a strange place. We were together for 42years . Thank you for sharing this with me and all your friends who complimented you on your channel Nice words love it . God bless you and yours

[@limegreenlotus]

What is the clear paper you used for the black dip pen lettering? I love your videos so relaxing and encouraging with my own bullet journals.

[@ANNE-kt2ul]

Nice

[@claudiaelodie8862]

I really like how you edit you video's, keep up the great work 😁

[@SaricaStudio]

aw thank you!!

[@balla6010]

Hi, there is God's law of gratitude, i find just giving thanks for everything I have no time to compare my self to others. LOVE YOUR PENMANSHIP 😁

[@Dream-qq2in]

I’m fall in love with ur first pen. 😍 Where did u get such gorgeous pen ? I couldn’t find it in the description.

[@gurjotsidhu8538]

her handwriting has got me shoook

[@TheTattooedCrafter]

What a beautiful layout and very wise quote. Your handwriting is absolutely breathtaking. Can you tell me the brand of the rose gold fountain pen as that is so gorgeous. New subscriber from me. Cant wait to catch up on your videos x

[@1nd1v]

I just love it,as everything you do :) Where are those binder clips stickers from?

[@SaricaStudio]

aw thank you. They are little diy stickers that I cut out myself. I searched for images of vintage binder clips online, and then printed them out onto clear labels. Hope that helps!

[@toiletteregina]

Holy crap that calligraphy bit at the beginning was so therapeutic

[@SaricaStudio]

Glad you feel that way! 💕

[@siddharthbhargava3459]

1:18 How did you stick that plastic?? What type of glue did you use?

[@siennablack4690]

I love this video so so much. I looked in the description to find the rose gold fountain pen link but couldn't! I would be so so so happy if u could tell me where u got it from!! (My mum loves fountain pens and I want to get her a nice one to match her desk for her birthday!!) :) tysm

[@SaricaStudio]

Thank you Sienna, you're so sweet. Here is the link to the pen, it's called Lamy Lx

[@ritaschoetens3883]

😍😍😍👍

[@jcsreader]

Im new here and you may have mentioned this previously. If so I apologize but what ink are you using in your lamy?

[@takanoritsu1106]

Just wondering how many fountain pen you have? 🤔🤔🖋️🖋️✒️✒️

[@MarieDaiine]

YOUR HANDWRITING!!!!!!!!!!

[@SaricaStudio]

lol, thank you Danielle!

[@InsideKimmysMind]

Did that matching case come with your Lamy pen? Too cute! Also, I love your handwriting.

[@SaricaStudio]

Yes it did! It's super durable and keeps my pen safe. Love it

[@megguda7254]

can someone plz give me the link to this journal i really like it and wanna buy it

[@SaricaStudio]

Hi Meghana! This is a link to the Traveler's Notebook cover: amzn.to/2Anjo1L This is the weekly notebook inside: amzn.to/2i785Td. Hope that helps!

[@kellyang94]

Where you get that binder clip stickers ?

[@SaricaStudio]

kelly ang I make them myself. 😊 I print them out and cut them out!

[@craziez2011]

I found you on insta! When you write with your Lamy X pen did you have to change the way that you write, so it doesn't bleed through?

[@SaricaStudio]

craziez2011 hi there! I did not have to change it because Traveler’s Company notebook paper is well suited for fountain pen ink 😊

[@craziez2011]

Hmmmm, I really want to get one but my fear is that plain paper cannot hold up to a fountain pen. Have you ever tried it on a leuchtturm1917? Also thank you for responding, your channel brings me peace!

[@SaricaStudio]

craziez2011 yes! I have used both of my fountain pens in my Leuchtturm (I have an A5 lined). No bleedthrough on them, just some ghosting which doesn’t bother me too much. I think that Lamy ink and Pilot Namiki ink cartridges do well with Leuchtturm paper, which is pretty good quality. I’m so glad that my little channel can bring peace! That’s so nice of you to say ☺️

[@craziez2011]

Sarica Feng you are welcome! Keep up the beautiful work!🤗🤗

[@SaricaStudio]

craziez2011 thank you dear!! Let me know if you try it in your Leuchtturm!

[@stel1000]

Being good at portraits doesn't mean I can paint space easily, like perspective and all. .. and all people are sad. It's not a matter of what you can do but how you feel. Ow and I love your letters. Can you show us how to do that? It looks like a type machine made it. And by the way .. my letters usually look like a doctor's letters.

[@SaricaStudio]

Thanks Stelios

[@anitacollins5532]

Just found you on etsy ! ( and ordered the binder stickers, of course lol :) xx

[@_Vosaic]

I love how there’s music but you can still hear the sounds in the video and your talking, I feel like there should be more journaling videos without music so you can hear the actual sounds

[@SaricaStudio]

Thanks Tori! I love videos that include sound. It's like unintentional ASMR and it's so relaxing, so I try to keep the sounds in my own videos. Thanks for watching!

[@_Vosaic]

Sarica Feng Yes! Unintentionally same that’s exactly what I thought and of course! Love the videos

[@Katarjana]

You need to like.... save some good handwriting for the rest of us maybe? Rude! /s :P

[@kasuScene]

Wow the spread you made is so inspirational and stunning. I struggle with people drawing too but to get better I think practice and interest is very important. Love your aesthetic.