I say NO to these 🌿 Minimalism 

I am 64 and I have to say In spite of some health problems this is the happiest I have been in my life. Do not fear ageing . With age comes excepting your self for who you really are and contentment. I wear what I want eat what I want do what I want . I am very happy with the simple things in life

I only recently learned to say no to my fantasy self. Having ADHD I always hoped there would be a future version of me that would not procrastinate, that would never forget important things, that would have enough energy to work fulltime, have a full social life and be able to take care of myself. I now realise that I have to choose. I can't do all those things. And that's okay. Thanks again for such a wonderful video. I really appreciate it :)

You are so delightful. It’s such a relief to find people like you in the world.

I'm trans, and it's been absolutely wild how the comments on my appearance have magically vanished as I am perceived more as male. No one ever comments on my weight or my clothes or tells me to smile. I also don't get compliments anymore! But I'm not complaining. Sending you solidarity, dear Ana. The most beautiful look is authenticity.

I hate that there’s this “shame” component associated with aging, especially as a woman. At 42, I’ve made the conscious decision to love myself - no strings attached - and not cling desperately to youth. None of us are here forever, and people tend to forget: we can choose where to invest and direct our thoughts. To me, resisting the inevitable is a waste of energy. I feel more calm, strong and centered than ever, and frankly don’t care if I become more “invisible” with age. After all, my purpose in life - this goes for all of us - is NOT to exist simply to please others, and march along dutifully to the demands of society. I’m here to get my hands dirty. I’m here to connect on a deeper level, learn, experience, and have fun! Thank you for highlighting these things that can worm their way into our minds and mess with our quality of life.

"Choose what you really are, and that's it." Brilliant! You always manage to reduce the swirl of thoughts in my head down to one memorable take-away. I really appreciate the time and thought you put into your videos! ❤

Ana you are beautiful inside and out 🥰 I am 60 yrs old and feel the same about aging. As I get older I realize being healthy and taking care of my body is key. Yes, I see the wrinkles but to me they are badges of life! I also find true joy in living simply, only buying what I need and using what I have. Living a vegan lifestyle has really helped since it benefits my body, the animals and our planet! You have also been very inspirational to me and I love listening to your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Keep being you! Sending love from the U.S 💕

Your authenticity is what drew me to your channel in the first place. And I agree with you about the eternal youth culture. I am 56 and not afraid of getting older. I think it's because I never really gave it much thought and I have a youthful spirit like my mother had. It actually attracts a lot of young people to me. Getting older truly is a gift. Also, I don't enjoy short form content either so I avoid most social media platforms and I don't befriend people I don't know on them ( I rarely befriend people that I DO know). I tend to go against the current in most aspects of my life. I don't follow trends and stuff like that and I listen to music that enriches my spirit so I don't listen to commercial radio.

I needed this today.. im in constant battle with fantasy, non-chronically ill self. Im gradually growing out if though (i hope) and you addressing this today as i was really manifesting that growth felt like a sign :) im now resting and watching your videos after doing a moderate amount of outdoor activity and studying. This is the balance i strive for. One of the most difficult things for me, along with accepting what is yet hoping/working for better. There are no easy answers but at least i can choose to surround myself with content and people that make things make a little more sense ❤

Love this video Ana 😊. I believe we have to stay true to ourselves. The older I get the less I care what people want me to be or how I have to look (especially at work). And it has nothing to do with arrogance. People will always have an opinion and perceive us differently. Take care

This resonated with me 100% ❤ I am 64 & embrace growing old gracefully- never had any salon treatments like Botox. I too wear what I think suits me regardless of what’s in fashion. Another wonderful video thanks & have a lovely week ahead ❤

Another insightful message Ana, thank you. Yes, being true to our genuine self is a very positive way to life. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to find the real self inside of the one we created following the societal norms, from the culture in which we are raised. Sometimes, even after we have discovered our inner truth, we still (like you mentioned) lie to ourselves and pretend to be what society expects us to be. Yet, the more we get in touch with the authentic Being we are, the easier it is to live that authenticity; but like you said, we are all human and letting go of old habits, ideas, thoughts, attitudes, etc. does not always go as smoothly or as painlessly as we would hope. As I watch you videos, I see the progress you are making and I rejoice for you. There are days when I notice my own progress and other days when I wonder if I have made any progress at all. The ebb and flow of life bring many opportunities to get to know ourselves and live in the best way we can, celebrating our uniqueness, and the uniqueness of those we encounter throughout our lives. One last thought. I know I feel much more comfortable with people who are doing their best to be true to themselves. They always encourage me. You encourage me. Thanks Again.

Wonderful video Ana. I am almost 40 and have been struggling with getting older. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and encouraging us to embrace who we are. And in a very positive way, I love your style. You remind me of an artist that may have lived in New York City in the 50s or 60s.

I love the point about choosing my information feed. I don't have TikTok or twitter or Facebook and I don't allow apps to send notifications on my phone (except for phone calls and texts from my family or my kid's preschool). It's so relaxing to not be flooded with information and things trying to grab my attention every time I pick up my phone to check what time it is.

This was so INSPIRING and HEARTWARMING ❤ thank you from Italy 🇮🇹

Your talk about aging and "inner hysteria" really resonates with me.

Love your videos, sweet Ana.... As I become more and more confident in who I am, what I truly like and dislike, I can make better decisions than I did 10, 15 years ago... #2 was beautiful!😘🌿

Ana, I appreciate your personal style so much, and I can't imagine why anyone would think to tell you otherwise. Your videos remind me to be myself more boldly, without apologies, and to ignore anyone who tells me to conform. I'm terrible at it anyway 🥰

dress, do, act how you feel. Love it. Thanks!

Very insightful thank you. I for many years tried to follow everyone else path except my own . Now that I am much older I follow my own path, but It can still be a struggle at times with the many years of trying to be someone else and the regrets that accumulate from that. I guess that's what they call the journey of life

it's good that you are in peace with yourself, and I really appreciate your life advice, it is trully therapeutic!

Wise words, thank you. I no longer dye my hair..its nice to just put it out of my mind.

A clean face is beautiful and natural. Wrinkles are what makes your face uniquely you and it is fun looking forward to looking old with grace and energy. Your videos are great for stimulating thought

This video came across in my recommended section!! So happy it did!!! I subscribed to your channel!!!

I adore the honesty expressed in your videos

Your English is impeccable! You are a delight ❤

"hurtful fossiles of attitudes" very true

Ana, I love Your chanel. I was in an unhappy place and I started re-watching Your videos (I already watched them all) becouse they are so soothing for the soul. And suddendly things that were bothering me today got fixed :)

Beautifully articulated ❤

I am starting to really value my time as well. I deleted apps like Instagram because it is not a valuable use of my time. I realized I don't get any rewards for using these apps. I don't get anything out of it, so why do I have them? I also try to pick the videos I watch carefully, and I don't watch a bunch of videos back to back. I never look at shorts. I just turned 31 and I am starting to realize what really matters to me.

Ana - wonderful as ever!! ♥ Short-form content is also a line I draw. I just find that it makes me feel gross, so I don't do it (consume it). The point about being torn between different versions of yourself - if you get sucked into those external versions - also hit close. Still journeying to sift and learn to hear the 'true' me amid the noise.

Thank you for this - I am so encouraged!

Great advice. Thank you Ana. ✌🏾❤️

Ana, your true and authentic soul shines so brightly! I am 53, and one thing I enjoy about aging is that with every passing year I care less about what other people think, and instead ask myself what I am thinking and feeling about things. I agree that minimalism isn't just about your possessions, but about letting go of thoughts, or ways of thinking, that no longer serve you.

Beautiful, thank you

it resonated perfectly. i live alone for about 3 days, i feel i loose my time with media to combat loneliness. i shortly lost my motivation to create a development program for myself and I try to take baby steps. your energy always chills my mood, i begin to open my eyes and visualize what is around me. thank you for your videos. those are really a fresh air for me. Much love!

Thank you Ana, love your words and how do you share your life with us ,clothes tips and more Hugs from Australia

Everytime I watch your videos, I feel enriched.

Thank you 🙏🏻 Great reminders. 😊

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Love your videos, thank you Ana.

dear ana, your videos are such comforting and life-affirming little pieces of your own life and thoughts. when i watch these videos, i feel like appreciating the little things more, letting myself feel a bit more wonder towards my surroundings, how to create little adventures of out daily life. no matter the topic, i feel like i can always come out with something to think about. much love to you and brian!

Another lovely video Ana. So refreshing to listen to you ❤️

Great video and very insightful! I always look forward to seeing your videos. They add a lot of value. Thank you!

Great video Ana. Really enjoyed it. Have a good day ana . Hope brain is well

Wow glad I found your channel. You are not old. Lol. You are cute with big eyes. I don’t wear makeup either. I do try to take good care of my skin. I am letting my hair go gray ( a little bit so far). Watching you I can tell in beauty

This is such a wonderful video! It took me forever to stay away from know it all naysayers and be myself! I admire you so much! You radiate beauty and kindness in every way!

Love your message, Ana. I love like you the simplicity and quietness of being in my own presence.

Wow I haven't seen you in months. Glad you're back here. It's a beautiful video.

Beautiful inside and out!

Stumbles across your video and I feel like you have given me a clarity I have been craving. Never heard the expression about my fantasy self but now I am fully aware of her and the harm she does me. Thankyou so much x

lovely, as always

Ana- saying no to my fantasy self really resonated with me. And it’s true she makes me feel terrible about myself! This is food for thought. Thank you as always for your gentle, sweet spirit and thoughtful videos. You are beautiful both inside and out! The person who commented otherwise can’t feel good about themselves or they wouldn’t have felt compelled to criticize you. Keep being your lovely authentic self. ❤❤❤

beautiful video!

Well said. It is resonate with me tremendously. For me aging is an attitude not a number. Self love, exercise, meditation, balance diet and the act of gratitude are the best ingredients to maintain a happy and youthful life. Thank you for sharing. Love 💗only love 💗

Definitely ignore the 'constructive criticism' about your looks. How you style yourself is for you. I continue to be baffled about the completely inappropriate shit people will say when they are hidden behind a user name on a screen. It's a coward's game.♥

I agree with all your comments here. I am letting go of many fantasy selves as time is for me so precious now, and I can't give them space in my life any more. I too dislike the short format, and try to avoid watching them. I'd much rather have something mire considered and thoughtful to listen to, and I am always happy to see a new video on your channels.

I'm happy I found your channel.

You are a beautiful person and you absolutely don’t need to please everyone, especially when we talk about appearance 😊

I love the elements you've shared. Greetings from Kyiv 🙏

Hi Ana, you are perfect the way you are. Don't change a thing. The way you dress and create your own beautiful things, makes you a beautiful being❤thank you for your video. Regards to Brian big hug Gale x

that table cloth looks really cute, tee hee

Your such an inspiration when you share your thoughts about life. To listen to you is something I am looking forward to every week.

always love listen to you 😌

Hello beautiful Ana, it's always a joy and a dose of motivation to watch your videos. I deleted Instagram because of shorts, and was sad to see them on RU-vid. If there is a function to delete them, that would be great. It's this stupid dose of dopamine...the excitement of something unknown in the time of the constant stressors and monotony...I hope to manage this better. Have a lovely week!!

I never not learn something from you, an idea, a moment of "I got it", your voice alone is " calming" to the anxious mind, "A connection of warmth, easy on the ears and spirit". I am much ur Senior, you had me at ur 1st Video, and now I see parts of the World I've heard of, still unseen until you're Videos.

You are lovely. Thanks for sharing your philosophy. By the way, cute hairstyle!

Oh these choices ❤

I’m sixty and feel great about my age, no artificial ingredients here 😊

I'm happy to see you embracing your authentic self. It's always amazing isn't it, how free some people feel to comment on the looks, weight, etc. of others, especially women. I'm older than you but have never worn much make up and I've never gotten any facial work done. I do choose to colour my hair because it makes me feel good. I think I take after my mother in this regard. She never felt the need to do much but where she and I differ is she loved to dress up and do hair and make up if she had somewhere to go. I don't do that. She also wore full make up in her younger years whereas I only wear lip gloss and sometimes mascara. People always felt the need to comment on her weight gain and that always bothered me. It's a good thing her self-confidence wasn't affected much by what others had to say. (I do still get compliments but over time less so. I'm slowly accepting my aging self mainly due to physical limits rather than external looks). All the best wishes with continuing to embrace yourself and what makes you happy.

Hi Ana :) You can be what you want to be, dress how you want to dress and look how you want to look. We all have a life and it is our own to do/look/feel exactly how we like because it is ours. None of us, who have already passed 21, will never be 21 again. I, like you, very much choose not to play the game. If we cannot be valued for who we are then those judging us and not worth our time. Keep doing as you are doing. You are perfectly you just as you are

My husband always commented on my weight. He also told me that I would be prettier if I had my nose done or let my hair grow. I've had people comment on why I wear mostly black clothes (I like black clothes, even as a child!) No longer married and I still wear mostly black but I've added some grey! I like who I have become.

You can’t see yourself unless you look in a mirror. I’m always so shocked when people kindly offer to help me with carrying my groceries or other tasks; I forget that I look old. When I put on my yellow sunglasses I fancy that I look quite sophisticated, but I have no idea what other people think. Our eyes only see out. I think we are meant to see other people’s reactions as clues to how we come across, but for the most part, it doesn’t matter how we look. We can feel our fitness, or lack of fitness. We can see and identify our body parts. But we don’t know our face. I think that’s easier. I can use my face to make expressions to show my feelings. That’s enough for me. I’ll just make up how I think I look! A fantasy face! I hope you and Brian are doing well. Much love!

I guess I didn't realize that others have fantasy selves as well. This chick (my fantasy self) has been making me feel bad for years. It's time to let her go because she is not helpful and makes me feel bad. Also Ana, you have a unique style that suits you. Sometimes I can't believe how rude some people are when they say things they think are "helpful". When this happens, I tend to give up on people. There is no way I could explain myself and my beliefs to someone else so I don't even try. Thanks for letting us know our "type" is not alone in the world. Bless you Ana.

Ana, the table in the background is covered with a whit lace table cloth that fits it perfectly! Did you make that? I just love it.

Self-acceptance is so important. Whilst I am sad that anyone, "well-meaning", should have criticized you I should like to say that I follow you because you are authentic. This is true of anyone that I follow on social media. Keep being real! x

People wanting to dictate other‘s choice of clothes and style in general is just ridiculous and rude af!

Te admiro. Sé que yo misma permito que el exterior dicte de qué manera debo comportarme o de qué manera debo ser. Un cálido abrazo. 🌻

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I’m 72 and I love aging just smile😍

you have a bueatiful skin must admitt im a bueaty addict do what makes you happy

Ageing: now i'm at a later stage of ageing, where it means limited movement, joint problems, and caring for ageing parents. I accept it too much: i never go out or meet friends, i never do keepfit (very limited chance to do it), i accept never getting another job despite my current one being bad for my health... my fantasy self does what she wants, and that's bad because it means i accept never doing it (except in terms of eating endless food and getting ever fatter)

I don't mind getting older. If we do not get older, then we are no longer alive. My younger sister moans about getting old, and I ask her if she would prefer the alternative. Then I reminded her that we are not Peter Pan, so try to enjoy the ride. LOL! Have a great week, xoxo's Sandie

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I love how you look! Please don’t get all fake looking, you look very young to me, not that looking young is important. I’m 68 and don’t do anything except eat a healthy WFPB diet and getting some simple exercise. I stay thin and feel good most of the time. Still working and enjoying my minimalist life.

Soviet? I find your style very mod.. Parisian almost. I also like simple geometric haircuts, bohemian hats, new ways of pairing things. What is feminine anyway? Do we still use that word? It’s anything you want it to be, or don’t want it to be. Love your look and your channel Ana ❤️

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Hi Ana, yeah, it's tough to choose which online news and media to watch. We need accurate reporting of the events that affects us so much - the war, AI, tensions between democracies and autocracies, the emerging influence of the global south, NATO and Russia. I've found a few individuals and outlets that offer truthful reporting and opinions and try to stick with those. As always, your thoughts on these important topics invite us to contemplate and contribute. 🙂

Hah, I guess we all have an ideal self. I think this hairstyle suits you great.

Im starting to realize how culture can shape our perception of life. This would be ok if it wasnt so biased towards the young, the attractive, and the dramatic. The truth is life contains so much more. Even the “ugliness “ of life is a well spring of beauty when you let fully let it in. Because it is the cool calm shadow that is a refuge from the intensity of the bright burning sun. Great video! Thanks for your hard work , Ana.

Oh wow, I’m catching up. I found I was no longer subscribed. I love that you are aging as you wish. Also, what???!!! to those comments about your appearance. You’re perfect just as you are! I do hope you are using a good sunscreen - you can use a tinted one (or tint it yourself) as they can make is look ashen. I will mark this video to rewatch. Much good food for thought.

I think you are very pretty, Ana, and I think you look like you're 18! You don't need makeup. Being vegan really helps keep a person lovely. You take good care of yourself. I am vegan too, and my daily yoga certainly helps me stay youthful in a huge way. People can stay young at heart, and in body for a long time. The truth is far better than the cultural opinions.

Привет дорогая. Не знаю, увидишь ли ты этот комментарий (можно я на "ты"?), но я заплакала, когда ты начала говорить про возраст. Мне 26, не замужем, и пусть я еще считаюсь "молодая", я тоже очень сильно ощущаю давление от многих, чужих мне людей. Мне сейчас так тяжело, вдали от дома и родных. А родственники, которые есть здесь, прямым текстом говорят и всячески показывают, что я для них не в приоритете. Конечно, имеют право. А мне очень больно и одиноко. Разные мысли лезут в голову, но я стараюсь держаться. Когда ты сказала про идеальную, выдуманную себя, я тоже поняла, что и во мне есть это - такой образ "хорошей, успешной, несущей благо" меня. Для кого хорошей? Уже и не знаю. Надо ставить на первое место настоящую себя, пусть это и не сразу получается. Скоро должен наступить рассвет 🙏❤️

I was always surprised when I used to watch youtubers doing their make up routine online that they looked better and younger without!!!! I do use mascara and lipstick like you but nothing else anymore. I wished I had focused more in my youth on taking care of my skin and not so much on covering it!!! I also would like to be able to see more youtubers with different styles of clothing and not always being told what same "essentials" I should have in my closet. And at last: being older you care less of what other people think about you!!!!

Great. Try to be true to yourself! I think that you are impressive and truly Beautiful 🎉. Best wishes 👍

Yes... And also ideologicaly... It confuses me a lot. I'm a Redhead a men mostly tell me that I should have long hair. Be this or be that. My family tells me I should beleive in God, and so on...

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I agree with your thoughts. My fantasy self is something I struggled with for many years. And it is such a waste