a *realistic* day of managing my mental health (getting out of a rut) 

- I just want to let anyone who’s reading this, and going through a tough time know that it’s going to be okay. You’ll get through it! ✨

u distracting urself from journaling is me procrastinating from studying LOL

I can’t get over your dog looking at the camera and blinking like it needed help lol

I’m in a similar state too, lots of issues with personal life and no will to live and get out of my bed, so I was waiting for this video since I saw the ig story in the morning (being from Europe wooo). Anyway, I’m halfway through the video and I wanna cry because my plants got neglected too, and I’m slowly getting motivated to move my butt out of my comforting bed and face life and try to get my sh*t together. Love you Reese for showing us those moments, legit you have no idea how much that helps. Edit. For the holes in the pots. They are only so u dont overwater the plants. U can put little stones (idk how those are called in English lmao) at the bottom and then dirt, and it would be fine too

Thank you so much for being so real, and making us feel less lonely when we’re going through rough moments.

the universe is listening to me bc..... I needed this

I love how your videos feel like a FaceTime

Took a mental health day your video helped me get up, wash my face, brush my teeth and get in the shower.

Thank u sm for this girl. Your videos are my literal fav and I really hope you're doing better now

so proud of you reese!! take the time you need💗💗

Thank you so much Reese, I really enjoyed this video. Exactly what I need at the moment, been feeling down in the dumps myself as well and needed this motivation to get me through. You are so inspiring and I love how real you are with us (so brave). Sending positive vibes as always!

I love how open and honest you are with us 🥺 I’ve been really struggling with my mental health the last few months but your videos always make me feel like I’m not alone and inspire me to keep going even when it’s hard. Sending lots of love ❤️

When I tell you I was waiting for this video! Your videos have been keeping me sane lately and has been making me so happy! Thank you

ty for posting this it made me feel less alone hope you’re having a good day 💐

i love videos like this that are so bare, vulnerable and realistic i love you, reese🥺❤️

thank you for being so real. i needed this

thank you for trying your best to post this and keep it real. i too have been on the rut for weeks and idk how to get out of this situation, it just feel like it wont go away any time soon and that its consuming me, but as im watching this vlog i feel like i have a hope again to actually go out of this situation, so thank you once again. I hope you’ll get out of this situation ASAP girl. we got this

Yo your videos are so therapeutic and calming. I only found your channel 2 days ago and have been binge watching ever since. Thank you so much 😊❣️

This is legit sooo needed for me rn I’ve been in a rut for ages and I rlly need to get out ,, also I’ve just found ur channel and it’s amazing ❤️

Hope you’re feeling better ❤️ love you thanks for this

I really like that you filmed this video and are willing to share this with us. I've had ruts too and days exactly like this where it is finally time to get my life back together and feel okay again. I'm happy to see that someone else has experienced this too.Thank you.

i love you sm

i found your content recently and today i found myself wanting to finally get out of my rut, i went to look for your videos in particular because you have such a nice energy and i love your videos!!

Love your intentions for your channel. Thanks for not being fake 😍 and being so amazingly authentic

You're my favorite RU-vidr right now!! Love your videos so much, new and old!!

Thank you so much for the message of this video. It's very comforting seeing that we are not alone with our mental health struggles, and that we have to fight for being ok with, specially, ourselves more than with anyone else ^_^

i really respect you sharing real content xx

yayyy!!! i always get so excited when a new video of yours comes out!!!

Love it that you are embracing this phase as well many people like this are going through one of the worst phases of our lives and somewhere we know that it will pass but still aren't able to apply the concept of "embracing lows " in our life ... Glad to see that you are able to do that hope you stay like that always ✨✨

Thank you for this content I’m really depressed rn and this gave me some motivation. I used to love reading and I haven’t in so long but now I’ll start again!

hey Reese, don't worry, we will fight this together and it is completely okay to have off-days, I am going thru something similar too..and watching ur videos is just considered as my safe space

I read that pothos plants are okay with no drainage as long as you don’t over water them.

I'm glad you posted ✨

Reese I respect you so much! Thank you for not hiding this side of yourself and the days that feel kind of crappy. I always feel like I'm the only one who feels this way and you always remind me that I'm not and that it's okay to have hard times

Thank you for opening up yourself, and thank you for encouraging the rest of us.❤

You're very brave to put yourself out there when you are not feeling confident. I think it is important and I am glad you went and showed people that it is okay not to always be okay. Love from France 🥰

Best part of the video is... *Healing and taking time for myself*😉(the whole video) +CONGRATULATIONS on 50K+ subscribers Reese!

loved this so so much!! sending you so much love!! 🤍

Even when you are going though stuff you put the most into your videos and I respect that so much!! Also you are still so aesthetic🤍

Bestie, hope you’re feeling a little better 💛 sending you love

I hope you realize how much this helps me. Because of content like this, I do not feel alone. Thank you

Been going through a slump this week as well Reese thank you for this video! ❤️ xx

Thank you so much. You motivated me to get out of bed and do all the opposite actions that my brain was telling me to. I went for a walk and repotted my plants and took care of them. thank you

I love your openness and authenticity in this video. My mental health is not the best right now, but this video was helpful, so thank you.

The Song of Achilles broke my heart, can't wait for you to read it! + i'm currently reading The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue 💞

This is the first time I watch one of your videos and I really like it. I like how honest you are.

love this girl

I love your dog. They love you unconditionally. I need to take steps out of a funk too. I began yesterday by straightening and cleaning my house. Waking up to a clean and organized home helps me feel better. Sending blessings your way.

you're amazing reese 😍❤️

Thanks for posting this made me feel less lonely

Congratulations Reese u hit 50k Ahhh I love that u are back and I am reminding you that it's good to take breaks ❤️.I have been so stressed out lately but Reese aka my bestie is just always there for me ❤️❤️❤️ I meant all of us ❤️❤️❤️. Ahhh zoë looks adorbs. Wait Reese are u an Olivia Stan .❤️❤️❤️

thank you for sharing this video with us!! i wish you all the best ♡ also, Circe is so amazing, probably one of my favorite Greek Mythology books of all time :)

reese i love ur dedication to authenticity in ur posts, it rly means a lot given all the glo up culture we’re surrounded by. btw i think the gua sha is doing wonders for u, ur literally glowing even in ur more dark moments

I feel you. Like mental issues are not easy to deal with

I totally feel this. I am / was going thru such a hard time these past few months which makes it even harder to upload videos even tho it’s my passion but then my grandma died last week and AHHH just so much !!!!! Any who ur not alone 🌹🖤 thanks for sharing this relatable content

We missed you Reese! You’re doing great 💯

Girl, I'm in such a similar state of mind. I'm just in a slump or a rut or whatever you want to call it, and I'm not just lying in bed, but I feel the same. I'm just going through the motions that I have to (work, school, fam, etc.), but I just feel like I'm in a slump. I'm not my usual self, and I'm not productive lately. I completely relate to your video and what you talked about, and I'm really happy you were able to get yourself to make this video. I imagine that was not easy! By the way, when you said "If you need to journal, then this is your sign," I grabbed my journal and wrote a page of how I'm feeling right now. It didn't solve my problems, but it felt good to do something for me, y'know. Lastly, I feel better from watching this video and just such a healthy reminder that it's ok not to be ok and give yourself the time and space to do what you gotta do to just be okay and be happy. Xoxo, Taz

I was waiting for your video❤❤ thanks for posting it was much needed I am going through the same♥♥♥ lots of love reese 💕💕

watching this first thing on my sunday morning (australia) and this has literally motivated me to get out my bed for the first time in nearly a week and tackle some cleaning and my uni work that I've been putting off ahhhh I loved this video

i can't even explain how much i missed you and your videos!! i feel like we're friends, sharing the struggles and trying our best to go through each day. your videos and looooooooovely personality/energy bring me comfort and so much joy. i wish you the best best best day ever and *be kind to yourself, you are doing an incredible job, reese* ✨💕🧡🧚‍♀️

You know, Reese? These "adulting" videos are not boring AT ALL! You makke me want to live better every single time. Thank you! I hope you make videos until I take my last breath. Thank you so much again!

i'm so glad i got this video in my recommendations! i've been feeling kinda sad and stuck , i thought i had things finally figured out but now i still have so many doubts about uni and my future.. also you made me want to reread percy jackson once again 😂

Been waiting for an upload since I subscribed

I hope you feel better soon, reese🤍🤍🤍

The month of May has been SO trying for me. It has completely stretched my limits of handling life's challenges. My depression is not helping in any way either. This video is a real inspiration. Thank you Reese

I've been in a funk too lately. Between my summer class and work, life is crazy. But, we're getting through it! As for your plants, I would recommend that you put them in a container with drainage holes. I have the same type of pothos, and it isn't going too well in a pot that doesn't have drainage holes.

hey Reese! You can always put a bunch of gravel/rocks in the bottom of the candle jars and that helps keep the roots from rotting. If you're too lazy to do that (I would feel too lazy to do that if I had JUST potted them) you can always just water them very sparingly - I believe you have pothos in those and I water my pothos about once a week and they're in a pot WITH a drainage hole and gravel. Thank you for normalizing not always having a perfect day, but also showing us how you work through the ups and downs. You're helping so many people, hang in there!

drainage holes are definitely preferred! mostly for showering your plants and bottom watering!

i’m not THAT knowledgeable about plants and stuff but I have seen a tip/trick that it your pots (in this case your candles) don’t have holes you can add a layer of rocks on the bottom to help with water drainage (hope this helps! I love your videos

Just discovered your channel and you are very funny and relatable haha cheered me up after a bad day

Glad to know that I'm not the only one in a bumb ):) Hope you feel better Reese, thanks for the video.

For the candle plant holders I would put some pebbles or other rocks at the bottom for drainage

congrats on 50k omg😭😭💖💖

Love the plantssss

Thank you *honestly*

I love to journal!!

hey reese! i definitely recommend Strange the Dreamer by Lani Taylor! Also yes, your plants definitely need drainage

Omgggg She is at 59 k Ahhhh so excited ❤️❤️❤️

As a baby beginner youtuber, I just want to say thank you SO much for modeling authenticity so beautifully. It truly is so rare on here and it has really helped shape how I want to share. I deal with a lot of mental health challenges (adhd, anxiety, depression) and really deeply relate to your ups and downs. Cheering you on love

This is definitely the most relatable video on YT.

my fav way to cope is music or destroying things :)

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my RU-vid channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

slowly coming out of a rut too we've got this❤🌺 *edit:* AHH Reese I feel you so much with the escapism was literally watching Cinderella and old cartoons the other day plus reading game of thrones to not think lol

Fantastic video! They should teach the importance of mental health in schools. Keep up the great work!

loveee💙

Thank you for making this video

Percy Jackson is my comfort series ❤️😌

That's my girl 🤩💕. I love sour by Olivia Rodrigo like bruh I don't think it's a joke anymore . Ahhh I love it ❤️❤️❤️

Hello Reese I just wanted to let you know that you have helped me so much when I was in a really dark place and I have been watching you since 2016 you have truly changed my life and I love you

Zoe hates being held but she stayed while you explained she must've felt your emotions. ❤️ thank you for this Reese! I believe lots of us needed this vlog 🤗🤗🤗

The song of Achilles really does make you cry, it’s one of the only books that actually broke me

I recommend The Anxiety Guy, his anxiety resources and skillsets are the best

Have a lovely day everyone! :=)

I've been waiting for a new vlog so badly🥺

I also recommend Small Pleasures and the Midnight Library!!

I put my old candles in the freezer. Once they get cold the wax is easy to break or pops out with ease!

I screamed when you mentioned the Percy Jackson series!!! Now I want to read it all over again ahaha

Hey! For the new plants in the candles, you can put a half inch or 2cm of pebbles at the bottom to avoid “root rot”. Basically this creates a layer of rocks so that the water doesn’t sit at the bottom and make the roots go rotten, since the roots won’t be able to get to the bottom due to the rocks! Hopefully this helps for next time:)

I need to journal. My anxiety has been getting the better of me lately

That haircut thing , I totally can relate to you.