I remember that after you've graduated, you shared with us that you don't know where your RU-vid career is going now or if it is even going somewhere because you cannot do study content anymore. But I truly think that your self-observation and reflection journey is so valuable to us that i think this might be the direction you're heading towards! I am genuinely happy to see you like this and am so grateful that you share your journey with us! Have a wonderful day you all:))
💜 I am so insanely proud of myself for working through my internalized ableism. I’m finally starting to feel less guilty about being disabled and less guilty about feeling guilty.
💜 Nowadays so many people run from deep conversations, and they tell me that I take life too seriously. Thank you for reminding me once again that trying to understand everything better is one of the most fulfilling things in this life, and for making me feel less alone in this process! 🌌
I’m so glad to hear someone else talk about how we get told to focus on the wrong things as we grow up. As children, we’re taught kindness, compassion, generosity and interest in others, yet when we become adults it suddenly seems so hypocritical as everyone says to watch out for yourself and do what benefits you most without thinking about others as much, if at all. We really need to remember early lessons in kindness all the time 💜
your realisation that you're queer and all those obsessions with other girls in school were actually crushes is EXACTLY what I experienced! I always blamed my low self-confidence for looking up to the pretty and popular girls, but turns out my bisexuality is also to blame for that and not just my lack of confidence at the time. now looking back everything makes so much sense and it's almost funny (to me) to realise that. and as for queer/lesbians artists, I'd also totally recommend Hayley Kiyoko. all her music is great, and especially the song 'girls like girls' is such an anthem!
Omg same! Thanks for sharing. I still struggle with imposter syndrom like every day and reading/hearing that others had the exact same experience feels so validating.
I resonate with this! It’s been a long journey to unpack (and I’m still unpacking) what I thought was “weird obsessions” but instead were crushes. Thank you for the music suggestion too!
My internal celebration is the fact that I’ve had a more positive mindset lately with my mental health which must be showing externally because I’ve been making more friends and people have been complementing my energy and positive aura from just one meeting which must be a good sign I think
I've grown so much during the last 5 years of university and living alone on being kind to myself and having more positive thoughts and I'm so proud and happy about it. 💜
The last two weeks I really let myself experience peace. I made time for myself, made sure I slept enough and did what I felt like doing. And now I realize how much it means to me to have internal space to just be, to do what feels good and to have real attention for the things I am doing. I notice now how much I have missed this internal peace and I am proud that I have found my way back to it
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I’m a Brazilian living in a small town, struggling to find people who want to engage in that kind of conversations. People who enjoy exploring awareness, challenging situations, and growth. I’m super grateful for this corner of the internet. Thank you 💜
I also recently broke up with my ex and I've been trying to cope with it. Some days I'm perfect, some days I feel sad and hurt. One achievement regarding this breakup was that I muted their stories yesterday because I realized that seeing them and what they're up to is causing me more harm than good. I'm excited to get to know my single self and spend time with her doing exciting activities. 💜
Jade, thank you for talking about things so vulnerably and honestly at your own pace, especially "embracing queerness" and mental health, these videos are exceptionally impactful, thank you! 💜💜💜
what you said about embracing queerness and how hard it was in your teens to express yourself is something SO relatable!! i was one of 'the lucky ones' and knew i was queer at the tender age of 11 but ive been closted to most of the people in my life since then. sexuality is such a personal journey for everyone esp queer ppl!! i constantly have to remind myself that i dont owe anyone anything and i have time!! one day, i'll go to pride and be so proud sending so much love jade 🦋 💜
likewise I knew from a young age but it doesn't always make it easier depending on your life situation. I'm still in the closet to my religious fam but that's about it these days
Happy Pride Jade!! From one sapphic girlie who is about to move into her first house with her girlfriend and start her first job after finishing uni this year in a charity for engaging disadvantaged students, I'm jointly so excited and nervous about the future! But I know I'm not feeling alone in this and being 22 has never felt more free!! Sending love and all the positive, gem-embezzled vibes!! 🏳🌈💎💗
thank you for this jade💜 i kind of feel like im plateauing when it comes to internal growth… it feels like i know most of my behaviors through and through but i still have a hard time showing myself that im worthy and deserving of love by actually communicating my needs with other people and taking up space:/ i think what’s in front of me rn is starting to expand this growth beyond just myself in order to actually rewire my mind and grow internally
The achievement I'm celebrating: I'm becoming a more patient person. I tend to take a breath automatically now when I'm stressed or I feel like I want to snap at someone. I don't always get it right, but feel closer to my inner self every day! Casual magic right now: Watching this beautiful video in a hammock on top of the barn I'm working in for the summer on a Camp America programme in North Carolina. Side note - I have literally come to the same realisation about the trials of British indirectness this week! Any tips on handling it as a highly sensitive person? Love you and your channel Jade 💜💜💜
Hello Jade! I'm really glad to hear that you cherish these moments of life💜This is my first time commenting on one of your videos, despite being a longtime viewer. One of your instagram story earlier this year inspired me to write down one "casual magic of the day" daily, and I haven't missed a day since. I've recently started taking more solo walks, especially in the mornings, and I've found joy and purpose in feeding the stray cats in my neighborhood. It's become a meaningful part of my life. Hope you're having a wonderful day 🦋 Greetings from Greece!
On a day of stress and feeling low, taking a lunch break and seeing this put a smile on my face. Your words are always so inspiring and have such a poetic quality that is so calming ☺️ 🦋. Also - I loved reading Eat, Pray, Love!
I’m so sorry you’re feeling low. 🦋 thank your for sharing so vulnerably!! Sending you the biggest hug and the reminder that you’re enough, exactly as you are. I hope you find lighter days soon
One on my most cherished internal achievements has been a new found trust in myself. I can now voice my feelings and stand up for myself in conflict which feels SO energizing! Your videos have inspired me to show up for myself and listen to my intuition. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜
💜 My internal growth: I've always been a "gifted" student and identified so much by my grades. I had a really hard time at uni because all my self-worth disappeared with stress and my grades. I finished my master last year and began working a few months ago... and directly signed up for a formation + certification. I started studying early for the certification (a must with Anki)... and I did not overstress. I did not kill myself during the exam and just after, in the incertitude of the results. I got the result today: I passed. But much more important is the sense of peace I had when entering that exam. "I did the best I could, and it will be okay. Even if I fail, it is not that bad... but everything will be fine, I am prepared".
💜 My internal celebration is the realization that I have been loving life, and wanting to live more than ever. It has not always been the case, but last week, even with some difficulties in life, I realised I can and should live life for myself and that it can be great with the light and the dark, the good and the bad. Also I'm so proud of you Jade, your content always brings a little more light to my life and that's beautiful. Keep going girl, you're on the right path 🦋
Thank you for being so vulnerable and open, watching your videos makes me feel so seen. Also really glad to see you feeling more settled and positive, you look beautiful in this video ❤
Been following you for a few years now, and it's been a pleasure to witness change and growth in your journey. You teach and inspire us to work hard, but also to look within ourselves, enjoy our own being and share our world with the people around us. So thank you, i hope to be part of this community for many more years ⭐⭐❤❤
"Fostering the non-doing", what an amazing sentence Jade! I'm watching this video at the exact right time because I am actively working on enjoying the current moment. I try to focus on my inners feeling and outer mundane surroundings and experiences. Life is so incredibly beautiful! But sometimes as humans our brain takes a trip to the future or the past, then it is on us to reconnect with our body to experience now at the fullest 💜
This channel really is my safe space. I've watched you Jade through everything and yet in every state of your life you're such an inspiration for me.💜💜💜
Hi💜Lately I've noticed my desire to chase certain people in order to feel loved.I also get so disapointed and feel so empty after thouse interactions because they clearly does not satisfy the need to be held,i gues ive started to come to terms with the fact that I just have to stop and feel the pain.I started not just spending time in nature but also sitting and simply observing, not trying to make the most of the time ouside the house by reading and something else.You're literally glowing Jade, im so happy for you.💜
Thank you so much for your energy!💜 I usually never take the time to comment on videos but simply wanted to express my gratitude for your honesty and vulnerability! I'm older than you but I'm really going through similar processes right now. It's so supporting to see people authentically addressing topics like mental health, non violent communication, queerness etc! Vielen Dank und hab eine wunderschöne Zeit in Deutschland, Jade! 💜
💜 I really learned being comfortable being on my win. I love so many people and I love having them around me, but ai don’t need them. I wouldn’t ever want to go without them, but I know that if I’d have to, I could. That really gives me peace.
Jade, I am so pleased how much you grew as a person mentally. You graduated from University and you are learning how to live on your own and be able to do stuff independently. I wish you a good trip in Germany.
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💜 i want to celebrate my internal growth here.. i have made to this point where i really love to be with myself i realised that i matter too.
I'm at 8:05 in the video now and just want to add: being honest and forthright doesn't always make things easier. It can make things much more difficult with people who prefer for you to keep silent because they're benefitting from it in some way. But even if it feels worse in the moment, it will improve things in the long run. Sometimes you will have to leave relationships, jobs, and other situations that are built on you staying silent and not speaking up. Stay rooted in honesty and kindness (and kindness does not mean suppressing appropriate anger) and be brave. It does get easier too with time. Edit: 😉💜
This made me realise how much I have grown in the last year! 💜 Thank you for always inspiring me to go do the uncomfortable thing and do the things that serve me in non tangible ways! 🦋Will be sitting down to journal after this video 🐝
I really felt that struggle of not being able to see your inner growth so I made it visible. I journal every night and for a while I would put a star sticker in the back of my book which I called 'my sky of social confidence' every time I did something that pushed my comfort zone. Every tiny act where I was trying to be more myself in the face of who I thought I should be. I've since run out of stickers (💪🥹) and the notebook is full but it's in my head and everytime I do something that challenges me to honour being myself I mentally add a star to my galaxy. Anyway if anyone wants that visual representation: your never to old for stickers! Anyway lovely video Jade, I'm so happy I found this corner of the internet years ago, it's so wonderful❤
💜💙💞 i rlly love this video, usually watch your content and never comment but came here to add that i've noticed lately i'm much better at acknowledging my strengths and being proud of myself for little things day to day - esp in the midst of lots of learning new skills and change -- and also that i so relate to coming into my queerness more fully in my mid 20s like you
I am currently reading Eat Pray Love, and whilst reading today I thought, Jade would really enjoy this! How incredible it is that then I was drawn to watch this video to find you have read it! Ive recently graduated from university and feel so relieved that I'm not alone❤
💜 I loved this video! I needed to hear what you told really! You make such an impact to me! Thank you thank you thank you! I am 21 years old, I went on Erasmus last semestre and it was the most important and great experience of my life! It was also scary, but I needed it to start to grow, which process I am going through now, to be the best version of myself!! Again, I loved this video!! 💜
💜Needed and related to this vid sm. As a student, I have noticed that this is the first summer in many many years that I have truly been able to relax and do nothing with extremely little guilt! I can even sit with that guilt and boredom and remind myself that this feeling, too, shall pass :) Thanks Jade, lovely as usual!
💜💜💜 I haven’t stumbled by your channel in a while again so I’ve got most of your recent videos just queued ^^ You’re just such an inspiration, I’ve been working, for a good while now, on my self-improvement and self-love journey, sometimes journalling and looking back at previous entries. The growth I was able to see in myself, even with repeated events or bad feelings, is just unmatched. I’ve also added the books you mentioned to my TBR and hope to read it soon!
You’re so special, Jade! I almost can feel and touch your words and kindness! I’m really happy that you had the courage to say “it” outloud! A huge warm and friendly hug from Brazil, friend! 🇧🇷💜
Loved this! Helped pick me up. The realisation that when I am angry/arguing with a family member, the good parts of us both still exist, the reasons we love and like one another remain true and shouldn't be forgotten or entirely overshadowed (as I tend to let it by default, leading to alotta feelings of despair and further anger/distraught). Often just remembering this simple fact can make remaining calm during conflict and its resolution so much easier.
Thank you for being here Jade!! 💜💜💜 I feel as though my internal growth over the last academic year has been my ability to grow my friendships authentically. I feel as though I know my friends so much deeper and those relationships are so important
Wowww, this comes at the perfect moment. I just had a really difficult conversation with my boyfriend after putting it off for a really long time. Thank you for sharing, we do deserve a medal for growth 🎉💜
thank you for co-creating this beautiful safe space with us jade 💜i'm proud of my internal growth through exam season where i've learnt to be kinder and softer with myself, trusting in my path and being grateful for every little bit of casual magic 🌌
I'm getting better at taking care of myself by getting more sunlight, water, exercise and getting out the depressive hole I can find myself in. I feel my confidence growing, little by little we are getting there.
🦋 love love love this! I’ve also grown so much this past year and it’s amazing to see someone publicly acknowledging and celebrating their growth 🫡🥹 P.S. where are the lights in your room from?!
💜 such a lovely video! I'm 19 years old und finished school last year. I went trough a phase of self doubt und struggles. After two weeks of biking in nature, i finally feel like I don't need to be fixed anymore. I'm good as I am, my body deserves to be loved by me and the world can see who I am. Honestly, i often hesitate to say it like that but it feels really liberating in this moment to announce it in this save corner. Thank you so much for the passion you put into all of this and the braveness to share your deep thoughts with us! 💜
I'm proud of myself for working with my therapist on not trying to take responsibility for everything that goes wrong in my life, acknowledging I'm in a toxic working environment, and making the decision to leave 💜
Jade, I love you so much. I watch your videos either when I have nothing on my mind or I have too much on my mind and they end up giving me the comfort I need, EVERY TIME. So happy to see you grow into this gem of a human being. Thank you for reminding us to be mindful to be connected to our humane❤
I am currently dealing with a lot of stress due to final exams and my decision to leave my country (France) to study in Ireland next year (with a risk of having nowhere to go in September because I haven't had my results yet) so I feel like I am constantly fighting not to lose myself… Your videos always bring me so much comfort, thank you for being so vulnerable and honest 💜💜
💜I love this video!! One part of internal growth for me is knowing that a bad day / a bad moment does not mean a bad life. I used to get so upset when I was feeling a little bit lower / sad / unmotivated for part of a day and think oh no my life is horrible - but now most days I accept those negative feelings so much better, I know they are normal and I will feel better again 💜
As my time in a student city I've called 'home' for the past 5+ years comes to an end, reminders of how much I've grown keep popping up everywhere. While I will miss this place, this beautiful life I've painstakingly created for myself and most of all these wonderful people, I am incredibly proud of the internal growth no one can see: I've become more independent, I've fostered friendships through rough times, I've learned to set boundaries, I've learned to not care so much what others think and don't let it stifle me anymore. I've become loud and outspoken. I've protected my heart and well being (even if that means temporarily putting a big dent into said heart). I'm learning to accept uncertainty and embrace change. I am happy on my own, even when everyone around me has paired off. I'm learning to be there for others while also putting myself first. Sounds nice but boy oh boy was it a hard journey 😂. Still, I wouldn't want to miss it
💜💜💜one thing that i want to celebrate on my internal journey is that i realised that feeling close to someone is not always about the words you say, the conversations you have. i used to think that this is what friendship boils down to... but now i see that there are other ways of communication, non-verbal ones! like dancing or creating music together, playing something, just being in companionable silence. i have finally found community recently and i feel so connected. i am so pround of myself for intentionally pouring time and energy into my friendships. i started going to dance classes and a space like this, where you can feel part of something without having to say anything, is just priceless to me as a foreigner who needs to exist in their second language (I am an Italian linguistics student in Venice), but has a lot of perfectionism around it. it feels like magic ✨✨✨
Okay, this started slow and then it hit right into my heart and soul. 🏳️🌈 Fellow queer here, so I can relate to a lot you mention about growing up / growing in general without proper and non-judgmental representation. You have sooo many like ‘wow moments’, right?!! To be able to realise ‘this is the reason I don’t like that and that’s why I’m totally okay with that’, is such a good feeling! And there is this new feeling of belonging, very subtle but also very good. I appreciate very much that you talk about the individual development we go through when we grow older, especially about the normative expectations of the mainstream society, of parents and all the things we expect from ourselves without seeing the broader picture of it all yet. I try to be less hesitant and as open-minded as you when it comes to interacting with people. Wishing you many true and happy moments! 💜💜💜 To the people criticising EAT PRAY LOVE for whatever relevant reason, I think it’s at least interesting that Elizabeth Gilbert is also part of the queer community and she ‘went through stuff’ too.
😭😭😭😭 I'm really soooo happy that you put out thee honest and loving videos, they do my heart so good.... I've been feeling scared in the world and not really trusting in love & light anymore and trusting that I can actually feel comfortable in my life but you give me so much hope because the moment I watch your videos, I recognize all that loveliness inside myself too.... I'm so grateful I can watch your videos, really!
💜 The way your words resonate in me and my heart is crazy. The more I watch your videos the more I realize that I have actually learn how to grow with you, and your words. Everything about observing how I feel, what really serve me, how can I solve this and using every difficult moment to empower me. Studying hard yes but take of myself too. Life views. There are so many things I've learned through you and I'm so grateful! Those videos are such a safe place for many people, thank you Jade 💕
i learnt i am okay even with rejection-- I have built confidence within myself so that i know that's ok! And i am grateful for the support of the people in my life
I find myself gravitating towards your content whenever I am feeling low. Within the past year I have come to terms that sometimes it is better to release my hold on someone and remember the good times than cling to those good times as a way of excusing their actions. I've cut a lot of people out of my life and I feel like I have found some inner peace in prioritizing my mental health. As much as it hurts to let those people go, it was hurting more to hold on. I'm proud of you and how far you have come Jade💜
💜💜feeling the societal standard is definitely something I felt after uni, where I felt all my friends were in the 'equal' playing grounds during uni, and now our conversations, day to day and values have changed based on their lifestyle. but their ability to fuel their lifestyle also comes from work/career/monetary availability. It hurt to realize the distance between friends and the divide between people but also something I realized was part of 'adulting'. 💜💜
I'm not good with words But during this challenging period of my life This place that you so kindly created has been extremely valuable and important I'm very thankful to you 💜🌸🌼🌞
Hiii, I’ve been watching your videos for four years now, but now they resonate with me more than ever. In three weeks I’ll be moving out to live on my own for the first time in my life and I’ll be starting university in October. Your videos about life in London and making all these big decisions really help me. For the first time I feel like someone is honest about the challenges of starting a new chapter. Four years ago you taught me how to study effectively and manage time in high school, now I feel so understood when you talk about your life. You’re like an older sister to me, one that I’ve never had. Thank you sooo much, I send you millions of hugs. 💜
It's so nice to hear about you finding out your own identity everything else. I'm glad you're slowly figuring out things & feel safe enough to share with us about your journey 💜💜💜
💜 I'm proud that I appreciate and value the little everyday things far more often than I used to. And learning to listen to my social anxiety and put it aside when I want to connect with someone.
playing like a little kid more & being more gentle with “negative” emotions like nerves and sadness! trying to love them and let them serve me instead of being annoyed they are there :) love the lighting of this video jade! you are so special and i hope celebrating internal achievements can become something we all teach out kids & loved ones. 💜🪁
Literally 2 months ago, I was crying with you during your videos. Because, I was losing a friend while you were going through a breakup. But, your journey and you documenting it was (and still today) my casual magic. I swear I was basically numbing my crying but it all came out because of your videos and it felt so warm and 🌱 natural. I healed a lot in a the past 2 months. That’s something I wanna celebrate! I’ve gained more self-love and I feel like emotional maturity as well. One thing I realised is that, emotional maturity is something you gain after the age of 14, before that a side of you that’s better in thinking remains locked. Also, it is gained through experience! So, anyone else struggling with people loss or any other issue, remember, you have no idea how much emotional maturity you’re about to gain (it doesn’t matter how old you are, just think this). I’ve also realised, I like some things I used to hate before, like now I like big cities like New York, Seoul. And before I used to hate the idea of living in a big city. I always loved rural areas (still do) but nowadays, I’ve been loving the vibe of big cities. Anyways, Jade, your videos literally makes me step into my feminine energy and just be a soft girl and just exist while most videos I watch inspires me to grow, hustle, work hard and basically in my masculine energy. So, thank you for existing💜.
Two and a half years ago I had severe depression and it is still hard to recognize and feel positive things. What makes it more challenging is people my age getting their first promotion, buying a house or having a baby. They're going on with their lives and hit societal milestones, whilst I'm dealing with this depression I never could have foreseen. I can see what they have is not what I desire, rather it's this feeling of not belonging that gnaws. I'm learning not to compare, and to focus on what's in front of me. The videos you share, remind me of what i needed to hear. So thank you, Jade, for creating a space where I do feel like I belong, and with that I want to celebrate that I'm still here, trying 💜
Omg the small internal success and growth are so hard to acknowledge. I have improved my ability to thrive while living and traveling alone. Was not comfortable with that for a long time! Proud of me and you!! 💜💜💜
Hi Jade! 💜 I've been following your channel for years but never commented before. I feel like I've grown with you, finding myself reflected in many of your videos. When I was younger, I was really focused on academic excellence, but now I'm facing a quarter-life crisis, haha, and I realized that the topic I should be studying more is *myself*. There is one thing that I am struggling with related to this, and that is work. I wanted to suggest a video topic about navigating your first jobs after finishing your studies. Many of us love academic life but find managing jobs a bit challenging (for example, due to perfectionism). You’ve always been ambitious, and it would be interesting to hear how you handled the transition from student to working professional, especially remotely. Could you share tips on finding a job you like, dealing with tough clients/ bosses, setting boundaries, managing stress and burnout, and advancing in our careers? Or how to switch to another job that might suit us better, even without experience? Many people our age feel stuck, and I think it would be super interesting to hear your opinions and recommendations. I feel like our generation is experiencing work in a very different way specially after the pandemic, and we don't have many references yet. Thank you so much for being such an amazing person! 🦋🦋 Greetings from Spain!
Thank you for being so vulnerable 💜 discovering and embracing your queerness can definitely be a challenge and I am glad you seem so much more at home in yourself ✨️ After finding out my own flavour of queerness (aroace) about 3,4 years ago and set out to connect to a local aspec group about 2 years ago - which was one of the best things I have ever done! It has given me so much joy, understanding and kindness to others as well as and maybe mainly myself ^^ I had the goal to make friends and I can safely say that I am succeeding :) so right now I feel like I am noticing the benefits from myself growing, being brave and reaching out to others. Thank you again for sharing 🦋
💜💜💜 one way I’d say I’ve internally grown is the ability to be OK at being bad at something: I enjoy dancing but have never been great at it and for a while because I wasn’t the best in the class, I wouldn’t do it at all. But the fact is if you enjoy something you should do it regardless of your real or perceived ability and I’ve gotten better at doing things for the enjoyment and the enjoyment alone
💜💜💜 I am really grateful for reading the book I've been wanted to read since I was 15(Now 19) and it made all of problems seems to be the solution but with the little bit touch of change in my lifestyle. And most importantly, I have forgiven myself for being lazy as I do to others. I really need to work on myself
I love your videos, Jade. Seriously, whenever you upload an I watch your videos, I feel so calm and like I have a chance to breathe and just…be. I love for you and am genuinely happy for you for your internal growth. 💛 And I’m doing alright, it’s always been my dream to be an actor and I got my opportunity to be in the ensemble of my location’s summer musical of Disney Descendants. ☺️💜
Thank you for sharing your growth with us💜🦋 it always feels so special to be able to catch up with you like this🥺🥺 something that I have noticed in myself this year is how much more I am able to embrace joy and really let myself feel it, that's something I was always depriving myself of and now it feels so liberating to finally feel joy💜💜
This is what I needed in a long time.. thank YOUU Jade... You are literally my role model in many aspects of life ❤🫂🫂 I'll be 20 in six months and I feel really confused but I'm trying my best. You're such a lovely person
I have grown in the last few years - I learned so much about self-estem, my own worth, ... I think I am now a lot more conscious about my inner crtitque and d´kinder to myself. Furthermore I have so many little lessons I have collected in the last few years, those definitely enrich my life every day.
💜 So proud of you Jade! Loving the chatty, raw, open and honest videos lately💕 One way I think I'm growing, is that I'm finding some more joy again in my studies. I used to let the stress take over and Iwouldn'tt really enjoy learning and studying anymore, but recently I've been finding myself enjoying the process of learning a bit more again, despite the challenges and stress that comes along with uni
