I remember commenting on your original video about how your words resonated with me, and only this weekend, I heard your voice in my head as I was debating with myself over whether or not to do something…and the words were “I don’t want to be in the same place this time next year” (or something to that affect) and it was the impetus I needed to get going and do the thing! I also think about that video at other times too. My things are not earth shattering to anyone else and I love my life, but it’s just little personal goals that I want to achieve. I love the word consistency. That’s what I’m taking away from this video! Wish me luck! I can relate to not being able to get out of the house to a point, I hate grim weather, but for me right now in Australia it is too hot for walks after work so I’m hoping Autumn will bring more consistently cool days and I can be more consistent with getting out there.
Oh Michelle this makes me so happy 💕 I'm so glad you're finding a nugget to relate to and "consistency" is the best takeaway. I think that's my key - deciding how to spend our time is not always easy so I also try to ask myself those questions to help keep me on track. and don't get me started on the dead heat of summer....then I'll be whining about that ☀️🤣 we had a random burst of 60+ degrees this week coupled with daylight savings so the post-work walks were everything! Sending you lots of love and luck - you've totally got this 💛
I love the mind shift of living in the in-between! Looking forward or back can make you miss the wonderful that could be happening right now. Thanks for that reminder!!❤
it really resonated with me too. I'm so guilty of the "it will be better when" mindset which is not a good way to be. Trying to embrace the in-between!
“Everything you own is a to do list,” this is so true, I thought this was just my crazy brain and all my random piles of stuff to do. Thanks for sharing that!
Great chatty video! So many of us can relate to your feelings of never feeling like enough, or having accomplished enough…just remember that everyone is living in the “in between”, between having finished a project and the next thing, and when will I live up to ___. You are good enough just the way you are and we all appreciate your process and your videos. I think it’s impressive that you are keeping up with the recent anticipated books. Have a great week! I just finished The Guest by BA Paris (not my favorite of hers but good), finally listened to The Outsider by Stephan King (excellent), and am listening to The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes, I think you recommended this one (so far its entertaining).
It's been a challenging stretch and feel so lucky to be able to talk about it and know so many of us are feeling the same way. Self imposed pressure can be tough + all the things I want to do. Trying not to play the comparison game 😏 Great reading update. I really enjoyed Expectant Detectives. It was just what I needed. I just got an email about the sequel - Dead Tired - coming out in June! The books never end!
I love your videos. I get a lot of book recommendations. My Favorite Genre is Mystery/Thriller. Besides your regular style of videos, I would love to see more writing videos, if possible.🙂
Love these types of videos, they always give me something to think about. I’m the type of person who is always worrying about the future I need to start living in the present. I enjoy all your videos, maybe you can do another spring bingo.
Bingo is on my wishlist. I don't know that I'll have it ready to kick off spring, but I am looking for a some "guidance" on my reading. Hoping to spend the weekend doing some life planning and just relaxing. Sometimes shutting down and slowing down is the best thing!
Audrey, Thanks for sharing your life with us. I really enjoy this kind of video. I was hoping that you were going to talk about time blocking, but i”m guessing it didn’t work for you since you didn’t mention. I’m actually interested in any content you put out because we have a lot of the same taste in book. Enjoy your in-between.
So....I haven't read the time blocking book yet so the verdict is still out. Work + life took over the last two weeks but I'll report back when I read it 🙂. Right now I'm just scrambling to find a system that works and mostly relying on my Post-it notes and scraps of paper to organize my life 🤣
Hi Audrey! Love these types of videos, they do make us feel like we are all doing the best we can and we are not alone. You are doing just fine! You are doing more than you give yourself credit for! I, too have been journaling for years and recently added a few new daily check in questions etc. All good ways to track goals and aspirations. Thanks for sharing so many interesting morsels to read, to listen to, and to join in on - Are you sure we are not Sisters? 🤣
🩷🩷🩷 Same wavelength, right? I try to keep perspective but there's so much I want to do and just feel like I should be able to do more with my time. So hard to not be hard on myself but I'm working on it. I also just started to get back to journaling. I used to be so consistent and it really does make a huge difference. Thank you for being on this journey with me!
I love these types of videos. They make me take moment to really check in with myself. I tend to power through without stopping to just breathe and just enjoy the moments. I am definitely a person who needs to get out and walk everyday. I’m outside of Oakland and last winter it rained almost everyday. I finally had to say screw it and just walked in the rain. But icy cold snow would be a real struggle 😂.
That's exactly it - just powering through and not stopping. I've been there so many times. It's hard to just stop some days, right? I'm really trying to give myself a break and make time to take down time. I used to be real good and spending a day on the couch watching TV. The good old days 🤣
I enjoy all of the videos you create. Your "life update" videos feel like I'm listening to a friend, and I really enjoy that. Also, I can't believe how much you get done. Working full time, writing, filming and editing, exercising, reading and more. You are amazing! 🤩
I live in California and can totally relate to your joy of being outdoors in the sun. I love walking stretching or just standing in the sun in the morning. It’s hard to explain but I feel energized through my body. Thanks for the update
Yes! There is no substitute for being able to get outside. I've spent my whole life in the northeast but still I get annoyed about winter! Haha! Enjoy those energizing mornings ☀️
I definitely plan to keep sharing. it really helps to talk it out and to find so many people who feel the same way and are in a similar position! Thank you for being here 💕
I just started a five year journal this February, part way through the month. I am going back on the empty days and writing in some favourite quotes that I come across this year. I bought an A6 Hobinichi 5 Year journal. It has a blank page across from the journaling page for more notes, drawings, or mementos. I rather like it. I am planning to use a different colour of pen for next year to break up the writing a bit.
On intentions: 1. I used my own system - 3 (and only 3) INTENTIONS for my day. Priorities, you know? 2. Then, I had a What I Actually DID. This was always a ridiculously long list of other jobs, without ever touching my 3 intentions 😂🙄🙄 3. What Stopped Me?
I really like the morning intentions/check-in and then coming back at the end of the day to see how I did. It really reframes things and the gratitude practice is great. It's made a difference for me for sure!
I started Nightwatching less than two hours ago and I have to say the book immediately captured my attention and has created an uncomfortable feeling within myself. I think I will be finishing this book today.
Hello from Downunder☕️👋🏽🌊🔉🏝️. So, I just fell onto your channel at 2:30 am and want to say Hi! I write ✍️ and create found item art. Working towards a first show this year. First, you sound soooo ADHD. That’s cool. Im lifelong, but too high functioning so only got diagnosed at 64. You can deny it if you like, but no one talks that fast about so many things at once unless they’re like me 😂😂🎉 I have a list of custom therapeutic platitudes for you (actually, they mostly work…) You sound like you have SAD (seasonal affective disorder, where the weather dictates your internal mood. Me too. First, think of your emotions, goals and dreams AS weather. In your case, think of WEATHER as weather 😂. Think about the sky, look up on a sunny day with some light clouds. Watch them pass over. Ten minutes later, a dark cloud brings rain and now you’re soaking wet. Here’s the sun, Storm, whatever: THE SKY HAS ROOM FOR IT ALL. Also, rigid thinking around “good” and “bad”. There are over 8 billion points of view on that cold, rain and snow. A burden to you could well be an absolute necessity for someone else. There’s no such thing as Good and Bad, it just IS, ok? You said you had done gratitude journaling before. Expand that self-compassion out as far as you need to, in order to feel good about your day. Even if on day 10, that means thinking 🤔 “Someone lost in the Sahara could melt that snow and have lifesaving water. The cold would be a bonus, too, if they were a lost marathon runner 😅. In the desert. In Summer. You feel me?😂 Which bit do you live in? I’m visiting Michigan in about 6 weeks.🎉
