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SELF CARE HABITS that are changing my life

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Let's talk about self care! Lately, I haven't been feeling my best. So I've been prioritizing self-care more, and it's been helping a lot. Specifically, there have been three self care habits that have been life changing for me. So I wanted to share them with you all today!
Lots of love,
🌼 Vera
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Niksen 2:32
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@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

If you had a couple of hours of 'niksen' time, what would you want to do? 😄👇🏻

@srinidhi_ks 2 года назад

Mostly Sleep 😄 and some cleaning with some rainsounds playing in background...I really need time to unwind myself from the work I have done during weekdays..or else work / code will be running in Back of my mind..😅

@stephaddiction 2 года назад

I could use more examples :(

@alexandraalmeida3661 2 года назад

Stitching or admiring the seagulls that I see in front of my house 💙

@williamclark1244 2 года назад

I had a pretty productive morning today so I'll be watching a favorite movie and then taking a nap.

@pinkroses135 2 года назад

Play animal crossing

@seemranhoro 2 года назад

Self care isn't just holidays and massages.It's working on your habits, mindsets and healing your past. It's removing toxic thoughts, people and places in your life. It's living intentionally, purposefully and consciously.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

I can relate to that 😊 Also, love your profile pic illustration!

@debrakarin 2 года назад

I agree completely!

@annchee1329 2 года назад

I totally agree with self-love!

@dollops1729 2 года назад

Very well said.....

@karolinasundkvist5762 2 года назад

In Sweden, we sometimes use the word "nix", which means "no". It is probably related to "niksen", because it means saying no to the hustle and yes to rest and relaxation. Did a lot of niksen this summer instead of getting very busy on my vacation. So nice to take it easy without planning in advance!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah so cool! Saying no to the hustle and yes to rest and relaxation 💕 Love it!

@mustlovedogs4005 2 года назад

I’ve accepted Niksen time recently. I’ve come to realize I just need to ‘be’. I love to sit on my deck to listen & watch the birds & squirrels.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

So wonderful!!! Enjoy!

@alexandraalmeida3661 2 года назад

You’re so right about social media, people get addicted to it so easily. I only have instagram, because I don’t know anyone personally who likes any kind of art and there I can share my art work and admire other artists and establish a connection based on art, BUT I set for myself the boundary of not following many people, because otherwise that would drain me, since I like to take my time admiring and commenting. I only subscribe to RU-vid videos that TRULY interest me and teach me something, art or otherwise (like yours). I didn’t know the term “niksen” (I hope I spelled it right...), in Portugal doing nothing is seen as lazy nowadays. When I was a child and adolescent (I’m 51), doing nothing was seen as a good thing, but now people have to be constantly doing something productive, otherwise they’re seen as weird. Even children. When I was a child, I came from school, I did my homework and studied and then my parents let me do what I wanted, and I played with my toys, my dolls, etc. Nowadays parents have their children’s time ALL occupied with extra curricular activities. They don’t have the time to sit and do nothing or, which I find quite useful, invent ways of playing. And when they’re not with extra curricular activities, they’re on social media. I find this so sad, that people lost their ability to just look at the window and admire the sky or a tree, or just enjoy being on their favourite sofa. Or just stitch (like I do 😊) without a purpose, just for enjoyment. Thanks for the wonderful video. I loved it 💙♥️🧡🖤💛❤️💗💚💜

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, I really agree with what you said about the value of doing nothing, also for kids!

@annlynngarviefinley5581 2 года назад

Never heard of "Niksen" until now, so thank you! There is an old Spanish proverb that I loved though, something like, "how wonderful it is to do nothing and then to rest after". I am definitely working on reforming my workaholic tendencies and on setting healthy boundaries to protect my emotional health. I ask myself, "what is the most loving thing you could do for yourself right now?" Watching your videos with a cup of tea is definitely on that list so thanks again!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

"how wonderful it is to do nothing and then to rest after" I love that so much!!! Thanks so much for sharing Annlynn

@11Renee11 2 года назад

I completely agree. These videos are always calming yet full of wisdom for me.

@alexandraalbertz1442 Год назад

There is also a Mexican saying "Dress me slowly as I am in a hurry" I love that. When we hury we make more mistakes

@asimplesolitude 2 года назад

I like this format a lot and it was the quality of tips not quantity. Sometimes when there are too many tips (in anyones videos) I get overwhelmed like I’m not going to remember them all or need to write them down. This was clean and easier to absorb. Thank you ☺️

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear that!!! I enjoyed having the time to really go more in-depth for each tip as well :)

@audreyhertz301 Год назад

Fellow empath/introvert. In therapy I'm learning about all sorts of boundaries and how to use them in my life. The only social media I have is watching RU-vid. I mainly follow cleaning and book videos. You, Vera, are the only RU-vidr I follow in this category of videos. I really appreciate your calm and thoughtful aura in your videos. They help center me when I watch them. Thank you 💕

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Aw thank you so much Audrey, that's so nice! 🤗🍵💕

@user-pi5td4gq5n 2 года назад

Love this video and can so relate to being highly sensitive! Love the Dutch way to relax and renew. I am a 63 year old life coach and still learn amazing things from you. Never thought I was a minimalist but after watching you the last few months, I have tackled my closet and re-did my kitchen with replacing items that were not environmentally safe. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are and sharing so many helpful life tips. I love having less clutter!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah that's wonderful, thank you so much!!!

@jacquelinemcgowan8164 Год назад

sorry forgot to say in my niksen time i would walk by the local duck pond and watch the wild life, its a lovely distraction from the inner chatter in my head, they go at a slow speed and i need to slow down so welcome reminder for me

@debrakarin 2 года назад

I enjoyed this video and your timing was perfect! I had a chaotic summer and even broke my foot and needed surgery-so now, I am all about better self care. Many of us have had wake-up calls recently, so self care is very important to practice at this time. I especially liked your point about doing things that help us in the long term. And comfort food is not it-as you mentioned (hot chocolate or sugar…). It’s a great practice to stop and think about these choices of self care, and to be mindful that these practices are positive. Thank you for your thoughtful videos! ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your foot! Hope you're healing nicely. :) Sending some good vibes your way! Also, yes comfort food is another great example. Better to make sure our soothing activities are also good for us in the long run :)

@carlienvandernet7902 2 года назад

I’m Dutch so I know niksen, but I didn’t know it was going around on social media. I love niksen and do that already for at least 36 years every Sunday. That is really my pyjama day snuggled up on the sofa with a book.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

How wonderful!!! :)

@Audrey.17 2 года назад

Oh yes. I very much like this format. I don’t feel so alone in my struggles and I appreciate your simple thorough techniques. Very doable and not overwhelming. Best to you and your family member. 🌸

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thank you so much Audrey, happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Take care, sending you a digital hug!

@rosemarywilliams9969 2 года назад

:) Always learning something new from you. Because my job is so stressful, since 2018 I made it a habit of taking off 3-days every other week to Niksen. Never knew that's what i was doing but I just tell my boss it's to sleep. I do and plan nothing and just be be all by myself :) it's allowed to not expect so much in myself or life.

@cherrycain6425 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this. I suffer from anxiety and depression and have bad days. Some days I don’t feel like doing anything but just laying around resting, listening to music and playing on my phone. I’m so glad I am not the only one. Thank you again. I really enjoy your channel. 🙏🏻❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Definitely not the only one. I say do whatever you feel is helpful for you :) Take care!

@patriciasandoval161 2 года назад

Great video💕 we must always remember to treat ourselves as though we are our best friends, give Love and patience and validation to ourselves, and not wait for someone else to do that for us. God tells us always who we are and how wonderfully and magnificently made we are, we forget that when we are in the muck of life, you are your best friend, Love yourself like that💕💕🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 praying for anyone who is struggling with stress and sadness or uneasiness, May that be lifted off of you and be healed🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕

@MarineBrnd 2 года назад

Currently niksing on my couch! 🙋‍♀ I watched a Netflix show and now your video. Thanks for your tips Vera, they are always helpful. I did some restorative yoga yesterday evening and slept really well so I feel refreshed, but still not a 100%, so I'm taking it slow today too 🍵

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

So wonderful, yaaay! :)

@lynby2108 2 года назад

Another wonderful video and tips. Totally relate to having a lot of empathy which for me is so draining.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thank you so much Lynby :) Hope my tips were also helpful for you in that way

@bonnierosendale 2 года назад

Great video, Vera. When you said you had "heat wave brain," I just had to share... Our environment has way more to do with our moods than we sometimes realize, as you've pointed out in other videos. Weather is also a huge factor. If we aren't "hot beach babies," the heat is going to drain us. If cold makes us miserable, cold weather will do the same. I live in Florida. Not great for someone who gets really drained by the heat. Recently, I thought I'd try to save a little on the budget by turning the A/C up a couple of degrees, but in a couple of days, I was miserable. I was irritable, tired, and not sleeping well, even though I turned it back down at night. So, I determined that paying a little bigger power bill was worth the comfort and feeling lots better. Now, all that being said, Florida is fabulous during those cold, miserable Winter months "up North"! 😄

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah yes, so true! As we don't have air conditioning here in the Netherlands in most places, and since I'm very sensitive to hot weather, I usually feel pretty miserable in the summertime. Really looking forward to the fall :)

@j.m.7056 2 года назад

I believe money spent on physical comfort in our homes is money well spent!

@VeganMangoQueen Год назад

✌🏼💜🫖 I love sitting down with some tea. I’ve been drinking sencha in the am for less caffeine and it’s so good. Lately others have been asking me to do things every weekend and I can’t do the things I need like yard work let alone things for myself like a bath or sitting on my massager chair so I love this idea of telling others I am keeping my phone on silent during weekends 💚

@elizamartin4263 2 года назад

I definitely relate to #3! It's hard to separate my emotions from others', especially when they're negative. I've been getting better at not taking other people's bad moods personally :)

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Exactly :) Great that you're also getting better at it :)

@aknudsen93 2 года назад

I have noticed that food affects my mood and physical well being. I am a teacher and I need to focus on self-care, taking time to cook healthy food and keep time for myself and turning off work after school and on weekends. Thanks for the video!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Yes, I notice that too :) Great that you're doing those things for yourself! :)

@francineh.7825 2 года назад

I did really enjoy this video! I've never heard of niksen before but I like the word 😁 To me that would involve sitting alone on the little hidden away beach near my cottage or sitting on my deck with a tea listening to the birds.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Wow that sounds like bliss 😍

@lisaweinzapfel4240 2 года назад

I definitely agree that doing nothing is an important part of self care. Loved this video!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks so much Lisa!! :)

@mae4394 2 года назад

Really refreshing video. Looking forward to more like this. Thanks for being vulnerable for all of us. Showing imperfection gives me hope for myself.

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Aw thank you Mae! Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

@janetmurphy4575 2 года назад

Thank you for the self-soothing tips. Never occurred to me to have a list of things to do to regulate my emotions. In an emotional time right now, so it came at a critical time. So helpful.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear it :) Hope you can do some of these nice self-soothing techniques in the future :)

@amyhoover9 2 года назад

Sometimes I feel like the concept of Niksen isn't practiced enough here in the states.... and admittedly, I feel like I fall into that trap myself every now and then of constant busyness, so this video is honestly much needed for me. ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Hope you can have some much deserved niksen time soon Amy, and as much of it as you need :)

@robindscarlet9805 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! You are like a friend to me living in another corner of this world! Much needed vid for me. 🤗

@gretchendoyle8489 2 года назад

I haven’t heard of niksen but I do think it’s important to just do nothing now and then. Of course, that’s easier said than done, for me at least, as someone who feels like I need to be productive and “useful” at all times. I decided recently that Sunday would be my “day of rest” but things keep coming up. I have pets (2 cats, 2 dogs, 3 chickens) and a kid and a house and things just always seem to be falling apart!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Gretchen! I can relate to that feeling of things oftentimes coming up. It's wonderful to plan a self care day like that, but when our schedule changes because of unexpected things coming up, I find it also helpful to be more flexible and enjoy some time off on other times or days of the week, when suddenly I see a window for some relaxation coming on. Kind of a combination of planning self care, but also being flexible and spontaneous about it

@KellyClarkD 2 года назад

It's so hard to fight hustle culture when money is too much of a problem for you. I just want to relax, but I need to make that money. Congrats to the ones who made it through that point in their lives that money is no longer a huge problem to them. You're the kind of people I strive to be.

@j.m.7056 2 года назад

You will get there! Have faith in yourself.

@brianamcgrady3798 2 года назад

Your videos are so soothing and comforting to me. Thank you for sharing your energy

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thank you so much Briana 🤗🌼

@sarvene1798 10 месяцев назад

This is what I needed to hear today. (rewatching and sending love)

@CrisTryingToBeProductive 2 года назад

Self-care for me sometimes is putting a noise cancelling headset and listen to ASMR videos when I feel overstimulated by sounds from the outside. Sitting in a hammock to release pressure from my lower back. Also doing some collage journaling is been helping me to release pressure from my head.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

They all sound great! I love ASMR too :) Love the tingles

@darrenpierson2650 Год назад

I am a big empathetic person. I work at a high school kitchen and get to talk and know some of the students during lunch. When they are having a bad day or fought time I try to make them feel better in the short time I have, but then I worry the rest of the day about them. I do that with most people though and it’s tough to do and try to take care of myself and my family. I’m working on trying to balance that but it’s hard to do.

@renee7567 2 года назад

Sounds so much easier than self-awareness. Nixin totally freeze the mind. I would love to have a great meal, like lunch, and slowly walk around somewhere in nature with lots of greenery. My neighborhood is just streets and cement, with hardly any plants anywhere. I so miss nature. I would love sit or lay down on a nice outdoor soft cushion, maybe read and look at pictures in a magazine. Oh that sounds so nice. I love your videos!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Not much nature around here in my neighborhood either I'm afraid. But yes, niksen can be done anywhere :) As an introvert, I usually prefer staying home to just niksen for a while. The mind just needs a break sometimes. Even a break from our usual free-time activities. So nice :) Also, it's been studies that nature sounds and house plants can create similar effects in the body and the brain as actually being in nature. So you could get some plants, put on some nature sounds, and read a book on your own sofa :)

@michaelconnolly7681 2 года назад

Another excellent video. I've never heard the term 'niksen ' but I've been doing it for a long time now. I'm really amazed that there's a positive word for it. I work in a hospital kitchen and it's very busy and there's loads of different things to deal with each day, so when I'm finished, I do nothing for an hour or two. It's very energising. On my days off, I sometimes have days where I may not do much at all. I read,listen to music, listen to RU-vid, rest. I really love it. So 'niksen'- I'm voting YES!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Yay for niksen!! 😄🌼 Awesome that you're already doing it

@julietanguay3151 Год назад

Love, love and love! 🫶🏻

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Yay! :) Thanks Julie!

@meredithf.1022 2 года назад

Thank you, Vera! 💖 I really enjoy this format a lot. 😊 I especially appreciate the reminder to have boundaries with news intake, as I continue to struggle with my emotions about current world events. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this. You have helped me so much over the past couple years.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thank you so much Meredith, happy you enjoyed the video! Yes, you're certainly not alone in that, feel free to limit your news intake as much as it takes for you to feel your best. :)

@goldieff 2 года назад

Yes this was very timely and helpful.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

So glad to hear it!! :) Thanks Fiona

@gizralnork 2 года назад

I heard that Dutch is very organized and everything is planned, including not doing anything. So a planned niksen for weekend sounds very good :D

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Haha yes, I do think we're very organized usually. :)

@mmoto22 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing about nixa. I struggle with doing this without guilt and you sharing that this is a normal and named concept elsewhere helps me to shift my perspective on it.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

You're so welcome Mari, enjoy some guilt-free niksen time!!! :)

@evelynhaughton4131 Год назад

I enjoyed and appreciate your self care tips. Never heard of “Niksen”, however I think I have been practicing and enjoying it intuitively. I have been retired recently and I am simply basking in leisure activity. I am smiling sweetly not thinking about school/college assignment, family/ work responsibilities . All my present activities, physical, social, mental , spiritual, health maintenance are evenly paced and enjoyed.

@ablueslenz 2 года назад

Great reminders, Vera! I haven’t commented in a while, but I’m always here enjoying your wisdom and insight. Thanks again for being you.💚

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Aw yay, thanks Teresa! I've been wondering how you were :) Hope you're doing well, enjoy your weekend!!

@Thekpopenthusiast Год назад

Didn’t know Niksen was a thing and I truly love it! I also loved how you mentioned emotional boundaries because that’s exactly what I’m working on right now and the « phone off on Sunday » topic wasn’t received well by my friends which was the opportunity to explain my boundaries :)

@Rebecca-creates Год назад

Your videos are so helpful. I connected with the last self care. Boundaries are hard when you are looking after a loved one.

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Happy to hear my videos are helpful for you Rebecca :) Take good care!!

@Celeste-new49 2 года назад

Thank you so much for these reminders. I, too, am highly emotionally sensitive and can struggle at times with keeping my much needed boundaries, to live healthier. I love the bonus info in your videos too about Dutch culture. Some of my great grandparents (and before) were from the Netherlands (I'm in the USA) and I love to learn about my ancestor's culture. I am at my most relaxed when having "niksen" time too - if I can, I literally do almost nothing - just drink some tea and stare out the window at the trees etc. (it usually puts me to sleep though - guess I needed the nap).

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Wonderful example of niksen time!! :) Also, so cool that you have Dutch ancestors!

@Celeste-new49 2 года назад

@@SimpleHappyZen Thanks!

@avossonges 2 года назад

Dear Vera, I really appreciate the fact that you open up about what you're going through! Because I can strongly relate to all that and it makes me feel like we're companions on our journey. It is a great support, thank you for sharing your experience and your tips. With love from France, Marianne

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Aw thank you so much Marianne!! :) Take it easy and take care, enjoy some niksen time this week! 🤗💕

@quacktuber1051 2 года назад

Video games + walk + gym + Netflix and chill.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Haha sounds great!! :)

@sakinastraveldiary4562 2 года назад

You are awesome Vera. 👌

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah thank you so much :)

@anneclough5771 2 года назад

I really enjoy this format. I appreciate your vulnerability, and these tips are very practical and helpful. I love the long-form videos too, but sometimes there are so many suggestions that I don't know where to start. Three tips are the perfect amount!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear it, thank you Anne! I also enjoyed having more time to go in-depth about the three tips, instead of needing to go over every tip quickly. I still need to check the video analytics though, because most of the time, I find videos with a higher pace to have better audience retention. But we'll see :) I think from now on, I'm going to focus more on fewer tips, with better explanations :)

@sluggo206 2 года назад

This came at a perfect time because I'm in a difficult family situation and I have a mild cold, so it was comforting to listen to self-care. I like "self-care doesn't have to be expensive". Niksen may become the next hygge. English doesn't have a word for intentionally doing nothing. People might say "do nothing", "veg", or "chill", but these can have negative connotations or different meanings. Niksen isn't known here, but hygge has been in articles for a few years. P.S. Stoopwafel are becoming more common since the first Dutch import I saw this year. I've seen a couple other kinds now. I still find them too sweet. I normally eat waffles with butter and syrup, but not as sweet as this. But I've heard other Americans say they love them.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah funny that stroopwafels are becoming more common over there!! They are quite sweet, that's true. But still very yummy haha. Also, so sorry to hear you're not feeling great. Sending some healing vibes your way!

@valenciagensollen713 Год назад

I have never heard of Niksen. Very helpful concept.

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Happy to hear it :)

@pinkroses135 2 года назад

Self soothing is huge. The way you explained mindfulness sounds a lot like the DARE anxiety stuff. Never heard of Niksen but I'm all for it.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed the concepts in this video! :) I don't know a lot about the DARE method, only a little bit, but I do see comparisons with mindfulness

@wandalorenz7688 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing about emotional boundaries I needed that. Loved the video

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear you enjoyed the video Wanda :) Take care!

@tajughouse7760 2 года назад

Taking on other people's burden is not going to help anyone- so true Vera! Also 'Niksen' word is new to me

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thank you! And enjoy your niksen time!! :)

@j.m.7056 2 года назад

I have been niksening for years but had no name for it and sometimes I have felt guilty. Thank you, Vera for giving me validation! I find that I niksen to relieve stress sometimes and sometimes I use it to refresh myself when tired.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Awesome!! Enjoy some lovely niksen time! 🤗

@vritarita6871 2 года назад

So glad to watch this, I use all of these, but vary rarely, I should do it more often. I realised sometimes I do put things for self-care in my plan for the day, but then do not do them. Putting them on the list makes me think that I did the thing. And then also feel guilty taking time for myself.. Need to change that. Guilt is strong.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

No need for guilt, enjoy all the self care you need! :) In whatever way, shape or form you need it :)

@michellemeert4396 Год назад

Enjoyed this video so much. First time viewer so have no seen previous format. Good tips. You are genuine and your openness drew me in to watch the entire video.

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Thank you so much Michelle and welcome to the channel!! 🤗

@buzzcutbiene2211 2 года назад

I LOVE your channel and you`re so authentic as well.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thank you so much! :)

@Audrey.17 2 года назад

Awe! Hug right back at you! 🥰 I forgot to mention- thank you for the concept of Niksen! Oh my goodness. This is perfect. And NO GUILT…. Oh my goodness. So this morning, I did Niksen. Watch a few min of a documentary about cats, turned that off and cuddled with my puppy and dozed off. I am so glad to know about this concept as I am so brainwashed into thinking I always need to be doing Something. I like that you mentioned meditation is doing something. With the intention to just zone out guilt free is going to help my anxiety a lot. 🌸

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

So happy that tip was helpful for you Audrey! Hope you can enjoy lots of guilt-free niksen time this week!

@masha1380 2 года назад

Thanks för oppening up, Vera! 🌱

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

You're very welcome Masha :) Take care and have a nice day!

@brunagomes4333 Год назад

I loved to know about niksen! Really, mindfulness changed my life. It's not always all the time, but it's amazing to see how I changed. I'm very grateful for that and for have discovered slow living. All that reflections about how we react with the real world and it's stupid and unreal urgencies it's really important. It helps us reflect on ourselfs and our self care.

@lynnhendley8910 2 года назад

Love the term Nixsen. Going to use it more .

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Yess!! Enjoy 😄

@lynnhendley8910 2 года назад

Love your videos on Self Care. Would like to see more videos on this Topic.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks so much Lynn! :)

@davedeal9152 Год назад

Hi Vera, thanks for an open, deep dive. This video was awesome. Very accessible and an empathy bridge. Great reminders that we try our best. We learn a lot and try again. Lots of effort and Niksen (no effort) are also good. Like you said. Doing nothing with no objective, timeframe, deadline or standard of evaluation is liberating. I'm very sorry to hear about the family issues. Wishing you, your family member and whole family peace and compassion through the journey, pain, joy, lessons etc. Namaste.

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Thank you so much for your kind words Dave!! I really appreciate it :) Take care and have an awesome weekend

@davedeal9152 Год назад

@@SimpleHappyZen arigatou, sochi mo!

@dominiquetheeasyminimalist 2 года назад

I’ve never stopped nothingning since I was a teenager, never felt guilty about it 😂. I love your simple and easy self soothing tips, I will definitely incorporate a few minutes of soft stretching everyday. I have a crazy stressful job, but I work from home so it will be easy to add to my day. Thanks Vera! And to answer the question from your last video, I started following you a few months before you upgraded your channel 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear you enjoyed the self soothing tips, and that you're making time for doing nothing! :)

@kennethbailey9853 Год назад

You are So Thoughtful. Im blessed to have remotely become familiar with you these years.

@bumblebee_ms 2 года назад

I find meditation, journaling and reading help with self-soothing. And as you said, to go thru emotions.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Wonderful!! :)

@chazychaz7581 Год назад

Very helpful video 🙏 Struggling right now, so it's great to get some "support" and tips ❤️ Your voice is always very gentle, and your channel is the only one I've found on RU-vid, that I can listen to, when I'm really stressed / triggered. Thank you 🌈 Greetings from Denmark

@chrstopherblighton-sande2981 2 года назад

I was introduced to niksen on your Patreon, and I've been trying to incorporate it into my life and very much enjoying doing so 😀. I love the way you described self soothing and the value of it. It's a shame that it needs to be said really, it should be the most obvious thing in the world for us to do, but it seems most of us rarely do it! Tying together your time just enjoying a Ghibli movie with a recent example of self soothing of my own, I recently found myself giving a hug to a Totoro plushie that I have (the only stuffed animal I possess since decluttering the others) and as strange as it might sound, it was rather lovely and rather soothing. Clearly my inner-child appreciated that bit of comfort 😊.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah yes, love it!!! There's something very soothing about Totoro hihi :)

@williamclark1244 2 года назад

I tend to get most everything done during the week, including housework and exercise. Never heard of 'Niksen' but I do that at least one day out of the weekend in order to restore myself. Thanks for sharing this.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Wonderful, happy to hear it!! :)

@debbielauck3131 2 года назад

This is one of your best videos. I’m glad you’re finding ways to take care of yourself. You look rested and happy!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Aw thank you so mcuh Debbie! :)

@linskesllt4594 Год назад

Niksen is echt zalig :) ik hou echt van je youtube kanaal. Bedankt voor de super fijne ervaring

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Aw superleuk, dankjewel!! :)

@Jane-nc2fr 2 года назад

This beyond great! Thank you!!!!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Aw thank you so much! :)

@ASmurf100 2 года назад

Definitely a really helpful and necessary video Vera, so thank you! I've found myself more attached to my phone the past couple of months, partly through work and social media too. I've already tried not to use it early in the morning and late in the evening in the past week, so my screen time is already showing an improvement on less time spent on my phone. I'm trying to use that time for more self care in terms of video games - like animal crossing, reading and just relaxing in my own company. It's really helping me so far to unwind after a busy day and enjoy my weekends more.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear that changing how you use your phone is helping you feel better :) So important to be intentional when it comes to our devices :) Take care!

@RefreshwithDawn 2 года назад

Yes Vera I do like this new format. I have not heard of that Dutch term but I understand the concept. Just doing what you want that is easy and nourishing. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. ❤️🙌

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks so much Dawn, glad to hear you enjoyed the video!! 🤗🌾

@PsiologaLilyValentina 2 года назад

Hi Vera, as usual, enjoy your content very much.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Yay, happy to hear it!! Thanks Lily, have a nice weekend!

@PsiologaLilyValentina 2 года назад

@@SimpleHappyZen you too!

@mariane7899 2 года назад

I've read a book about niksen and found it very sympathic. Thank you for reminding me to practise niksen. I When i look around i (in my community) always get the message to do and do and doch.thanks a lot for your inspiration

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah so cool! Do you remember the title of the book?

@mariane7899 2 года назад

@@SimpleHappyZen It is from Anette Lavrijsen, the title is german: Niksen, wie man Glück im Nichtstun findet = How to find luck in Niksen

@cheryl8493 2 года назад

Love this, Vera! Very self-soothing ❣️

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Aw thank you so much Cheryl!! Enjoy your weekend

@jennierollins8789 2 года назад

I have been doing niksen and didn't know it. Enjoyed this video as always. ☮️🌍🌲

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

That's great!! :)

@mastandstars5869 2 года назад

Great video. I just love your channel Vera.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Aw thank you so much! :)

@bhsprinkle Год назад

I've never heard of this before but I thank you for this video. It always reminds me that I'm doing enough and going slow isn't as bad as people make it seem. It's okay to be mindful and calm.

@nausicaa_layla Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Love this

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Happy to hear it! :)

@kiki-oh7hi 2 года назад

love this video format!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks Kiki, happy to hear it! :)

@Raritytuber 2 года назад

Just going outside is one of the best things to do when you're feeling sluggish (even when you don't feel like it).

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Going outside can work wonders :)

@kymm256 2 года назад

Very helpful Vera, thank you. I like this type of video.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear it, thank you! :)

@monikaerosova4234 Год назад

I am going through a hard time right now but your videos calm me down 😅 keep them coming please 😢❤

@lax2469 Год назад

Thanks as always

@leonaisaac1368 Год назад

I really enjoyed this video! I find the self care tips to be very practical and hugely important. I also learned something new - 'Niksen'. I usually feel pressured to be productive all the time and guilty when I am not, maybe now I'll feel less pressured and guilty. Thank you Vera! ❤️I do hope you are feeling better😊

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Thanks so much for your kind comment! So happy the tips in this video were helpful for you, niksen especially 😄🌷 Enjoy your guilt-free niksen time!

@mpgibson6342 2 года назад

I like to sit in my hanging chair with my dog on my lap and look at the trees, feel the wind.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Soooo nice!!! Give your doggy a hug from me

@gabiboschetti2590 2 года назад

I did not know about the niksen (and I've been very behind on the patreon's videos 😢) but I love already.. it seems everything I need to do right now ✨

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Enjoy some niksen time!! :) Lekker niksen ;)

@Sunshinesinthesky 2 года назад

Such a lovely video! Yes, I resonated with this video and this format. Happy to meet fellow sensitives who are happy to nicksen! 🌿

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed the video!! :) Take care and have a great day

@connielorenz8329 2 года назад

I’ve never heard of Nikes but love the idea.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Happy to hear it, hope you can enjoy some 'niksen' time soon! :)

@catherine40376 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your now, a great and real video, excellent ideas.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thanks so much, happy to hear it! :)

@cathylynnpietranton 2 года назад

Hi Vera no I never heard of niksen. Thanks for sharing. My nilsen would be cosy up on the couch with my husband.❤

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Ah so nice!!! Thanks Cathy :)

@marissaclaridge7627 2 года назад

Wonderful ideasxxx thank you so muchxxx

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

Thank you Marissa! :)

@barbie_miller1 Год назад

This is so interesting to me. I grew up Amish, and always spoke 'Pennsylvania Dutch'. The term we use for 'nothing' is 'nix' [or niks] 😄

@antiquesrestoration3874 2 года назад

Your videos are part of my self-care routine. Thanks!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 года назад

So happy to hear that, thank you!!!

@julieparadis1568 Год назад

Love the video. Nice to have tips to selfcare

@SimpleHappyZen Год назад

Thank you Julie! :)

@kmw111 6 месяцев назад

First I've heard of niksen! Makes sense. Just heard doctors reccomend 10,000 steps a day. It sounded impossible. Got a step counter. Surprised that I do more than that in a day. When athletes deplete energy, here's a certain amount of time for muscles to uptake stored energy again.