Oh my goodness this was the most perfect thing to watch for where I'm at in life right now. I've been stuck in a horrible rut. I was diagnosed with colitis last year and it's overcome me. I feel like I've healed but everything you said in this video totally blew my mind and made me realize how much I hold myself back. Thank you Nikki.
I love how realistic this is. I'm so tired of seeing all these RUclipsrs do their fabulous most fancy perfect morning routines just to make them look like their RUclips life is so perfect so people can't judge them. When in reality they are all similar to this! Haha, love the realness in this video girl. xoxo
and the end of this video talking about happiness, goals and what not...was really helpful. I've been feeling stuck and not knowing what to do with my life and feeling like I'm doing nothing and can't do anything. It's such a poopy feeling because I just recently moved over from home (Michigan) to England to be/live with my husband. Which is amazing and I couldn't be happier! But at the same time it's hard because I left all of my family and friends back in Michigan so I'm kinda almost on my own besides having my husband. It's hard to find a job because we live on a small island and there's not much jobs. And I am terrified and can't afford to work in London, if I get a job somewhere else in another town I would have to get a bus and then a train every single day and back in the states that's not really a daily thing that people do unless you live in a big city, so it's hard and so scary. Not having a job means not making friends and I'm sitting here thinking well maybe I should keep up with my blog I do but then I look at others and compare myself to them and think like 'oh well what's the point because nobody is going to look at my stuff, I'll never get that big' but at the same time I'm like well where do you think those people started from? I should want to do it for myself and NOT for others and worry about how much it will be seen, if that makes sense? So it's a never ending battle with myself and I keep flipping and flopping back and forth with emotions. Anyways, I'm going to stop there because I could type forever. But I do agree with that as humans we will never be 100% happy. There's always going to be 'well what if I do this, what if I do that, I could do this better, look at her she did that way better than me, she looks better than me. Oddly enough there's ALWAYS competition and comparison in the air and I guess that's just human nature! xoxox Ps: Sorry for my story book long ramble, ugh.
+Racheal Ostrander I so feel you on this! You articulated the feelings and fears of "putting yourself out there" sooo well! Do it for you! For your enjoyment, and for your enrichment and then others will naturally gravitate toward your authenticity. What an exciting adventure you have started on! Sending love and hugs! Thank you so much for sharing!
You spilling the smoothie on yourself is pretty much me every morning lol. I'm with you on opening all the blinds and having the light coming in - it's so essential!!
I believe one of the biggest obstacles to being happy is lack of love for one's self. Knowing your value and worth is detrimental to your outlook on life. I'm 47 and my self worth was stripped from me a long time ago. Throughout my life I've looked for acceptance from others for my happiness, only to allow their perception of me, or who they think I should be blind me to who I am or who I can be...I've never felt like I'm good enough...I've been in some dark places in my life, and have never learned to love myself. I've often cried out to God and asked, When will I be happy? Will I ever feel joy and peace...I've almost accepted that it won't get any better and have become complacent....but now, as I watch your videos, it really resonates with me that I need to fight for my happiness, I need to make it happen...I know it's not gonna be easy, but I believe , truly believe, I was lead to your channel by God so I would realize that I deserve to be happy and that with prayer and perseverance, I will see the day come when I will know the feeling of real joy. Thank you for your words of encouragement and enlightenment....You are a blessing ☺
yes, I used to have those "jeaulosy periods" you mentioned! Changing the mindset when it comes to jealousy really helps!! also praying for them and for our hearts to change helps a whole lot!!!
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It makes so much sense to me when you say we can never be 100% happy. I've spend a lot of time feeling quilty of not feeling complitely happy, while my life is so good. Thinking like that comforts me that I'm not supposed to be in a complete bliss all my life, but just making the best of what I have and how I feel. Love your videos and your personality
This was the only helpful and REAL morning routine I have ever watched. I am so happy and pleased to see that such a big RUclipsr such as yourself shows off your relationship with the Lord, and how you live your life on a day-to-day basis because of Him. I would love to see more videos talking about God and how great it is to pray, read scripture and etc. on how much it truly helps. You are such a beautiful person inside and out! Keep up the amazing work girl!
You're the second youtuber I'm subscribed to who is not afraid to openly speak about your faith (the other is FaceOverMatter, I'm not sure if you know her). Its completely refreshing and I really appreciate it. You're so encouraging. ❤️❤️❤️
What an amazing message at the end!!! I totally agree with you on there always going to be things bringing you down. We do have to find "joy" even in the darkest hours. I've learned that after losing my vision. My world is completely dark visually, but I still find joy, and light in most days because I know after this life, I'll have nothing but joy and happiness!!!
so i had to stop this video right before the outfit cause my phone died. later after it had charged and i did a couple of other things before i came back to the howtobehappyjanuaty section. After you read the comments and started talking, tears came to my eyes and slowly ran down. I was confused at first but then i really just realized how this year i need to work on loving me and me in my skin. I continued to watch the video and everything you talked about completely related with me. I was just reminded of how much God loves me and how He wants the best for me. Thank you Nikki. Thank you for speaking life through your videos whether you realize it or not. Thank you for being genuine and showing both sides of life. Thank you for being real and thank you for doing #howtobehallyjanuary I know this series and just you in general impacts so many people. Thank you thank you❤️
You are truly an inspiration. You are not just a simple vlogger to entertaion but there is always a lessons in your vlog. Continue to spread the good vibes and positivity.
My mother and brother have always said to me "Don't let perfect ruin good". Getting things done and being productive to a good standard is more beneficial than not doing things because you want it to be perfect and 100% how you imagained it would be. I find perfectionism causes me to procrastinate, I put off doing things because it feels too difficult to do it perfectly, such as completing my WHOLE to do list in one day, but getting 3 things done is better than nothing at all!
Thank you for including the smoothie spill because it's so refreshing for a youtubers to show they make mistakes to. Sometimes watching these routines everything seems too perfect to be true. Love your positivity and how personal your videos are. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. I've been in a funk lately with no energy and no motivation. I am now going to start watching more motivational videos instead of just makeup and beauty videos. I previously thought they wouldn't have much value to me, but I do feel inspired after watching this.
TOTALLY. and who wants to feel like in theyre in prision when theyre at home?? lol WEIRDLY THOUGH... at night, I like to draw all my shades and close in my space... I dont like feeling like people can see in my house and i cant see them.. creepy. lol DAYTIME=OPEN SHADES... NIGHT TIME= CLOSED SHADES. lol
ThePhillippis same!!! I can not have my shades open at night for the life of me! Creeps me out way to much, especially when I'm home alone at night...😨
KaylasBeautyBoutique I've been in a basement for the last two years and we are moving and I'm finally going to get a room with a window. honestly you don't realize how important natural light is until you don't have it.
Grace Grace yes! I have a window in my room but my room is small and the indie does provide much light (ESPECIALLY with these gloomy winter days)... I'm also thinking about replacing my overhead lights with bright white ones because I cannot stand the dark yellow lights that make everything seem so depressing at night
Kind of along the same lines as the fake it till you make it--I remember the pastor who married my husband and I saying, " You will act your way to better feelings faster than you will feel your way to better actions." That has always stuck with me. As for happiness, it is definitely something that is influenced on one's circumstances for sure but true joy comes from the Lord. I think that so many of us think they are the same thing but they are so different. One tip to help with jealousy--is to remember that everyone has problems and we don't always see what others are going through. We may not be so jealous if we could see their life behind the 'curtain'. I've always told my kids to focus on what they've been blessed with and then it's easy to be content in your own life:) Maybe that's too corny but it has always kept me grounded--especially when I went through infertility and tons of people were getting pregnant. I was able to be truly happy for my friends. We never know what God's plan is...His plan for me was 2 kids but in His timing--not mine:)
My dog is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and she does the same thing as Bowzer. Whether we are doing stretches, pushups, or just picking something up off the floor, she does everything she can to crawl and lay under us. Its the best!
I love how honest you are!! you're so funny... I burst out laughing at your smoothie mess. I think you're really a great person and you boost my positivity every time I watch you 💕💕 Thank you for being so genuine with your subscribers!
Great reminder of how a good morning routine can set the tone for the day. I learned this with reading 'Miracle Morning'. Since implementing this into my mornings, I have seen a change in my attitude. The 6 principles of 'Miracle Morning' are: Silence- meditation or prayer; Affirmations- positive statements in the present tense; Visualization- Seeing your dreams and goals in writing or on a dream board; Exercise- to encourage your body to be at it's physical best; Reading- non fiction books that help you to learn how to be a better person (self development); finally Scribing- journaling. The acronym is S.A.V.E.R.S. it has truly helped me. Love your eyelashes! Congratulations on the eyelash line. I have never used false eyelashes and don't even know how to put them on. If there was a Walgreens here I would get a pair and try it out. You make it look so easy!
I have always used a planner/lists. I could never use electronics and my phone for that stuff for that exact reason. It feels so good to write things down and cross things off and it's so satisfying. I've even started to journal this year and it feels so much better. I've been going through a really hard time between work and figuring out my living situation and it's been such a dark time. I'm trying hard to be happier and back to my positive self. It's definitely taken a hit over the last year as I am normally a very positive and optimistic person. I'm definitely taking notes from these videos and trying to put myself back into a happier mood this year
This literally was the best video ever. Best morning routine I've ever seen by FAR, and then the last component of talking about happiness was unexpected but so meaningful!!
hey Nikki girl! for how to be happy January, can you do a video on how PETS can enrich your life? maybe add the story of how you got your puppers, or how to decide on a breed, rescue or not, etc? I think pets honestly can totally improve your inner happiness! wishing you the best 2017! love you!
Love the message at the end..I have backslided in my walk with God when my Daddy passed on 9/11/15 I'm not angry at God but I'm high anxiety and full of depression since then..I'm in tears listening and watching your video..but am grateful that you use this platform speak from your heart..I'm stuck and have been wanting to hurt myself can't get out of this..thank u for doing this..we have a wonderful Pastor Rick Warren here in Lake Forest but I'm not attending idk why I can't..I feel empty and alone and lost..its hrs to connect with others when you don't even know who you are anymore that's me..
Honestly Nikki, you are such an amazing youtuber! I get so excited to get the notification that you've posted a new video! You inspire me so much in so many different ways! By far my fav youtuber!!!
I had to pause the video to get this thought out. I adore this series because I really find it motivating to hear you talk about happiness and productivity and what we can do to achieve it. I am definitely going to take your advice about the planner because I am a freshman in college and my first term I had kept track of everything virtually and found that I was often overwhelmed with everything I had to remember to do (going along with your idea of everything feeling like a priority). To make a long story short, I am a transfer student, starting a new school in a few weeks. I was the unhappiest I had ever been at my first school and I realized that I needed to make a change. This video really inspires me because it reaffirms that I need to be in charge of my own happiness and that I need to keep myself organized and get myself to be social even when my anxiety or introvertedness(?) try to stop me. I truly want to make new friends and connections at school, but being unhappy at my first school hindered that almost completely. I am realizing now just how much happiness plays a role in my ability to be social and form friendships. The fake it till you make it strategy is truly the best in situations like this, while I am working on bettering myself. You also discussed the importance of just doing this and that creating momentum to do more. For a while I had been nervous to tell people about my transfer because I knew many of them would not understand. I told very few people how much I was struggling so from the outside, it seemed like I was going from a famous, nationally ranked university to a much lesser known college very close to home. I was worried about the outcome of my announcement before it even happened, even though I am myself happy with my decision (how ridiculous is that?). Yesterday, however, I said screw it and updated my social media to display my school because at the end of the day I am proud of myself for taking a step towards happiness and for beginning to enter my independent, adult life. I feel so much better now that I have let go of worrying about other people's reactions and focused on figuring myself out and what I want out of my life. I don't believe this comment had much of a direction (lol) besides thanking you for doing these kind of videos as well as tea talk videos because they really inspire me and keep me grounded and motivated. I also love that you encourage conversation and take the time to read and even respond to comments that offer new ideas. (Time to buy a planner now!)
wow!! Thank you so much for that!! I loved it and it does make people feel good to know that it is normal to have all kinds of feelings and thoughts about ourselves and others.
I agree with you 110% on this video. Being happy in this world is so mysterious in a way... but I believe it's also a choice to be happy and to choose joy. Literally it's about picking out the good. Maybe you made someone smile today. Choosing joy has always been hard for me. I've had such a rough past that it's easy for those little late night thoughts to get to me. This past June, I went to a summer camp. Now I knew things would happen and chains would be broken, but I've never experienced anything like it. I was given freedom, and to me, that's more than anything I could ever ask for. I found freedom from my past, my mistakes, and in that freedom I have found joy. A good quote I was told is that with joy comes freedom and with freedom comes joy. I can't say it's all in your head, but honestly 99% of the time, it's myself telling me I'm not good enough, not someone else, especially not God. He made me in his perfect image, and me doubting Him is doubting his creation. So yeah sorry I went on a tangent but this video inspired me. Love you Nikki ☺️❤️
I love your dogs!! Bowser is such a character! Lol! I love those types of pups, I believe the English Pit? Right? Lol. He is so handsome, lol and when he locked up the smoothie ❤😍😂
I agree that writing is so important! I am the k8nd of person where if I don't wrote something down I will forget it also in school I would study and learn material better when I would take hand written notes for my mental health Journaling and writing out how I am feeling or dealing with a situation really helps with any anxiety I may have as I struggle with social anxiety one thing I decided to put into practice this yet is to write down any and all, big or small positive things that happened throughout my day I stared January 1sr and even though it's been about a week I've noticed that this positive action firm of journaling has really helped to remind me to focus on the sunny side of life especially because I've been struggling for well over a year to find a job but lately I've been doing deep thinking and praying to find my purpose as well hopefully with the new year here things,will get more defined for me and goals will be accomplished!
Love the 1st comment and you sharing your routine! Morning devos are a real uplifter for me and living with joy is also part of my daily goals! Have a blessed year!!!
Would love to see a Erin Condren planner video Nikki! Got me a bit teary at the end there, felt like you were talking directly to me :) Love your work as always x
Hi Nikki, really love your videos! :D I honestly think happiness is about the little things. If we constantly strive for this ideal of being happy in all aspects of our life, we're going to be disappointed. If you were completely happy all the time, there'd be no need to push forward, to have ambitions etc. I've had a pretty crap few years, I've been diagnosed with M.E/CFS which makes me so tired all the time it's nearly impossible to do anything productive, and in the last six months I've lost my job and my long term relationship ended. But now I've found myself happier than ever and I think it's because I stopped looking at happiness as the big picture. Yes there are some bad things going on right now, but I also have a small but wonderful group of friends, I'm much closer with my family, and even the really little things like my big comfy bed or a rainy day (I love the rain) make me smile. I'm not particularly religious but I do think that the bad things are there to help us keep going forward and constantly re-evaluate what we think happiness is. Phew essay over :) xx
+Gigglypeach wow! I love your insight and hearing your heart on this! You have mastered the art of optimism and learned to find strength in the adversity! Thank you so so much for sharing!
i absolutely love you. you are absolutely my favorite youtuber by far because of who you are as a person. You are so real and so genuine. My mentor once said this quote.. "You can tell a lot about a person by the way they utilize their power". You have a large platform of viewers who watch you every day and you stay true to yourself. I grew up with major G.A.D( I say major because it's affected every aspect of my life for years)..but your videos allow me to find a sense of peace. I like how you don't sugar coat anything..you are blunt and honest yet very well spoken. Thank you for being you.
+julia taylor your comment was so sweet and so impactful that I am having a hard time finding an appropriate response. Thank you so much Julia! I appreciated that so much!
i use the same tartlette palette all the time, for months now. such a great everyday one. I can't wait to visit the states and get some of your lashes! also really loved what you said at the end and it really resonated with me. thanks for this whole series Nikki!
I do the same thing in the morning with the shades on the window. And I love cleaning in the morning. I love watching your videos! Been watching for i believe it's been 2 years now!! Love you
I liked your talk at the end Nikki! I always enjoy hearing your thoughts about life! It's nice to know that I'm not alone about certain things. Thanks for being so real and honest with your thoughts. Thanks Nikki!!
Love this series. I am looking forward to more videos! I just want to point out that there is a difference between jealousy and envy. For example, you are jealous when your crush is dating somebody else. Basically, it involves a third person. Somebody else is getting the attention you'd like. However, you are envious of another person because they got the promotion and you didn't, or they just bought a nice car, etc. Envy is between two people.
Nikki! Could you do a video addressing the value of others' opinion? I know other people don't define me, but at the same time it's important to listen to those around you. It can be a burden, and also a relief. It's hard sorting through what people think, especially when it always seems to manipulate my perspective. Thank you so much for inspiring others! Praying for you!!
That was amazing that last part. Obliviously the morning routine was super great too! But your little speech thing was something that I really loved to hear!
Ugh you're seriously such a sweet person. I wish I knew you personally; I feel like you'd be such a motivational, loyal friend. Thanks for making this #howtobehappyjanuary series, I look forward to it every year !! 💕💕 xo
I watched a really good sermon from Bethel about hopelessness. She suffers from a disease and said something along the lines of that even if God isn't in her face telling her he's going to heal it, and maybe he won't ever, that she focuses on hope and that God is a miracle worker. She focuses on future hope to stay positive. She writes herself letters from the future to say how her situation has changed after 5 years to put herself in that mental state of constant hope. I HOPE that makes sense! It really made me re-evaluate how I look at what seems to be hopeless situations in my life. My favourite quote from the sermon was 'God sees a morsel of faith in us even if we don't' This was the January 6th service by Abi Stumvoll if anyone is interested!
I agree so much that we will never truly be happy and content with what we have here on earth. We're always going to want keep up with the latest trends and have the next, most expensive this or that. People are programmed to feel a longing for something more and something to make them whole. And I believe 110% that the thing that they are searching for is God. Sure, you're still going to go through hardships and things like that, but God is what is going to be your hope and joy through those times. A relationship with Him will truly fill that void in your life and you will get so much joy out of life. Thank you Nikki for sharing your faith with your followers! I would love to see more videos about it. 💗
I lovvveeeeee morning routines!!!! Thanks so much for making my day!!!! :D♥ I'm so sad I cant buy your lashes!!! :( My mom wouldn't let me wear them lol I'm only 14 Awwwww lol but If I could I would!!!
I love this channel because Nikki doesn't post videos just because they're trendy she posts what makes her and her viewers happy.
thanks olivia!!! im really glad you enjoy my videos=) it means a lot to me!!
Also Please do an Erin Conrad vid!
Oh my goodness this was the most perfect thing to watch for where I'm at in life right now. I've been stuck in a horrible rut. I was diagnosed with colitis last year and it's overcome me. I feel like I've healed but everything you said in this video totally blew my mind and made me realize how much I hold myself back. Thank you Nikki.
I haven't even finished the video yet lol, but what you've said up to the point im at has helped me so much
I love how realistic this is. I'm so tired of seeing all these RUclipsrs do their fabulous most fancy perfect morning routines just to make them look like their RUclips life is so perfect so people can't judge them.
When in reality they are all similar to this! Haha, love the realness in this video girl. xoxo
and the end of this video talking about happiness, goals and what not...was really helpful. I've been feeling stuck and not knowing what to do with my life and feeling like I'm doing nothing and can't do anything. It's such a poopy feeling because I just recently moved over from home (Michigan) to England to be/live with my husband. Which is amazing and I couldn't be happier! But at the same time it's hard because I left all of my family and friends back in Michigan so I'm kinda almost on my own besides having my husband. It's hard to find a job because we live on a small island and there's not much jobs. And I am terrified and can't afford to work in London, if I get a job somewhere else in another town I would have to get a bus and then a train every single day and back in the states that's not really a daily thing that people do unless you live in a big city, so it's hard and so scary. Not having a job means not making friends and I'm sitting here thinking well maybe I should keep up with my blog I do but then I look at others and compare myself to them and think like 'oh well what's the point because nobody is going to look at my stuff, I'll never get that big' but at the same time I'm like well where do you think those people started from? I should want to do it for myself and NOT for others and worry about how much it will be seen, if that makes sense? So it's a never ending battle with myself and I keep flipping and flopping back and forth with emotions. Anyways, I'm going to stop there because I could type forever. But I do agree with that as humans we will never be 100% happy. There's always going to be 'well what if I do this, what if I do that, I could do this better, look at her she did that way better than me, she looks better than me. Oddly enough there's ALWAYS competition and comparison in the air and I guess that's just human nature! xoxox Ps: Sorry for my story book long ramble, ugh.
+Racheal Ostrander I so feel you on this! You articulated the feelings and fears of "putting yourself out there" sooo well! Do it for you! For your enjoyment, and for your enrichment and then others will naturally gravitate toward your authenticity. What an exciting adventure you have started on! Sending love and hugs! Thank you so much for sharing!
Awww, thank you so much girl! Good wishes your way as well! x
I love how God is using you to minister to people using social media! Thanks for all the work you do.
You spilling the smoothie on yourself is pretty much me every morning lol. I'm with you on opening all the blinds and having the light coming in - it's so essential!!
+Katie Bookser haha!😘💕
I believe one of the biggest obstacles to being happy is lack of love for one's self. Knowing your value and worth is detrimental to your outlook on life. I'm 47 and my self worth was stripped from me a long time ago. Throughout my life I've looked for acceptance from others for my happiness, only to allow their perception of me, or who they think I should be blind me to who I am or who I can be...I've never felt like I'm good enough...I've been in some dark places in my life, and have never learned to love myself. I've often cried out to God and asked, When will I be happy? Will I ever feel joy and peace...I've almost accepted that it won't get any better and have become complacent....but now, as I watch your videos, it really resonates with me that I need to fight for my happiness, I need to make it happen...I know it's not gonna be easy, but I believe , truly believe, I was lead to your channel by God so I would realize that I deserve to be happy and that with prayer and perseverance, I will see the day come when I will know the feeling of real joy. Thank you for your words of encouragement and enlightenment....You are a blessing ☺
yes, I used to have those "jeaulosy periods" you mentioned! Changing the mindset when it comes to jealousy really helps!! also praying for them and for our hearts to change helps a whole lot!!!
This video was so inspirational in so many ways.. thank you!!
I would LOVE seeing a Erin Condren Plan With Me video! ☺❤
DominoKati I love that you watch Nikki too🤗 By the way do you believe in Jesus Christ/God and life after death? What do you think about it? 😁
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if you're reading this I truly wish you a great 2017 😘
your dog while you stretch, I can't even!!
It makes so much sense to me when you say we can never be 100% happy. I've spend a lot of time feeling quilty of not feeling complitely happy, while my life is so good. Thinking like that comforts me that I'm not supposed to be in a complete bliss all my life, but just making the best of what I have and how I feel. Love your videos and your personality
This was the only helpful and REAL morning routine I have ever watched. I am so happy and pleased to see that such a big RUclipsr such as yourself shows off your relationship with the Lord, and how you live your life on a day-to-day basis because of Him. I would love to see more videos talking about God and how great it is to pray, read scripture and etc. on how much it truly helps. You are such a beautiful person inside and out! Keep up the amazing work girl!
You're the second youtuber I'm subscribed to who is not afraid to openly speak about your faith (the other is FaceOverMatter, I'm not sure if you know her). Its completely refreshing and I really appreciate it. You're so encouraging. ❤️❤️❤️
What an amazing message at the end!!! I totally agree with you on there always going to be things bringing you down. We do have to find "joy" even in the darkest hours. I've learned that after losing my vision. My world is completely dark visually, but I still find joy, and light in most days because I know after this life, I'll have nothing but joy and happiness!!!
Loved this. Happiness is temporary. Joy is forever and you can only get that from God.
Aww Nikki I almost cried watching this. The end where you were talking to us was so touching! Thank you so much for the encouragement!!! 💕💕💕
You looked really pretty throughout this entire video!You are Amazing!!Love you
+Sydney Esdelle aww thank you Sydney! I really appreciate that!:)
NikkiPhillippi ,you are the cutest person I've ever seen❣if you see this, please answer😆 love you!
Sydney Esdelle u ugly though
Loriona Hendren I'm sorry but she is not a mirror.
did you see yourself tho
I seriously think you're one of the most relatable and inspirational people on RUclips love you so much.
+Hollie W omg thank you Hollie!! That's so nice of you to say!!! Seriously 💕 I really appreciate that 😊❤❤❤
so i had to stop this video right before the outfit cause my phone died. later after it had charged and i did a couple of other things before i came back to the howtobehappyjanuaty section. After you read the comments and started talking, tears came to my eyes and slowly ran down. I was confused at first but then i really just realized how this year i need to work on loving me and me in my skin. I continued to watch the video and everything you talked about completely related with me. I was just reminded of how much God loves me and how He wants the best for me. Thank you Nikki. Thank you for speaking life through your videos whether you realize it or not. Thank you for being genuine and showing both sides of life. Thank you for being real and thank you for doing #howtobehallyjanuary I know this series and just you in general impacts so many people. Thank you thank you❤️
How to be happy January is my favorite thing EVER
Thanks for being such a positive person and using your platform to give God the glory! You have such a genuine heart :)
*YES You Are So Real I LOVE It! Hope you had a happy New Year!*
+Cora LovesGlam hahahaha thanks Cora!!! lol I hope you had a good New Years toooo!🎉
you're the best! love you girl!
NikkiPhillippi .. MY BIRTHDAY IS JANUARY 3rd !!! It just passed on Tuesday !! && I love lashes 💗💗💗 & I love you ❤️‼️
You are truly an inspiration. You are not just a simple vlogger to entertaion but there is always a lessons in your vlog. Continue to spread the good vibes and positivity.
Your routines are my absolute FAVORITE
+Margaret anne Hurley hahaha thank you so much!!! I loveee making them!!!🤗🤗🤗
NikkiPhillippi OH MY GOSH U REPLIED!!!!!!!!! I love u Nikki!!!!!!!❤️❤️
My mother and brother have always said to me "Don't let perfect ruin good". Getting things done and being productive to a good standard is more beneficial than not doing things because you want it to be perfect and 100% how you imagained it would be. I find perfectionism causes me to procrastinate, I put off doing things because it feels too difficult to do it perfectly, such as completing my WHOLE to do list in one day, but getting 3 things done is better than nothing at all!
+Alice Smith I LOVE this! What an amazing quote! Thank you so much for sharing!
How to be happy January: watch Nikki Phillippi for inspiration. 😁
+Emily Wilson 🙈😘😘😘
Thank you for including the smoothie spill because it's so refreshing for a youtubers to show they make mistakes to. Sometimes watching these routines everything seems too perfect to be true. Love your positivity and how personal your videos are. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. I've been in a funk lately with no energy and no motivation. I am now going to start watching more motivational videos instead of just makeup and beauty videos. I previously thought they wouldn't have much value to me, but I do feel inspired after watching this.
+Cassie Thompson What an amazing compliment! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me that! It really means a lot!
Lol seeing your hair tangled in your shirt made me laugh so hard! That doesn't happen to me anymore because I keep my head shaved.
veganpoopxvx Do you seriously have no hair? Are you men or women?💇🏽♂️💇🏼
I feel the same way about having lots of light in my house!!!!!!!
I loved this! I also need a lot of light in my room/house or else it makes me feel so....closed in and like I am in a prison..:/
TOTALLY. and who wants to feel like in theyre in prision when theyre at home?? lol WEIRDLY THOUGH... at night, I like to draw all my shades and close in my space... I dont like feeling like people can see in my house and i cant see them.. creepy. lol DAYTIME=OPEN SHADES... NIGHT TIME= CLOSED SHADES. lol
ThePhillippis same!!! I can not have my shades open at night for the life of me! Creeps me out way to much, especially when I'm home alone at night...😨
KaylasBeautyBoutique I've been in a basement for the last two years and we are moving and I'm finally going to get a room with a window. honestly you don't realize how important natural light is until you don't have it.
Congrats & good luck in your new home.
Grace Grace yes! I have a window in my room but my room is small and the indie does provide much light (ESPECIALLY with these gloomy winter days)... I'm also thinking about replacing my overhead lights with bright white ones because I cannot stand the dark yellow lights that make everything seem so depressing at night
Kind of along the same lines as the fake it till you make it--I remember the pastor who married my husband and I saying, " You will act your way to better feelings faster than you will feel your way to better actions." That has always stuck with me. As for happiness, it is definitely something that is influenced on one's circumstances for sure but true joy comes from the Lord. I think that so many of us think they are the same thing but they are so different. One tip to help with jealousy--is to remember that everyone has problems and we don't always see what others are going through. We may not be so jealous if we could see their life behind the 'curtain'. I've always told my kids to focus on what they've been blessed with and then it's easy to be content in your own life:) Maybe that's too corny but it has always kept me grounded--especially when I went through infertility and tons of people were getting pregnant. I was able to be truly happy for my friends. We never know what God's plan is...His plan for me was 2 kids but in His timing--not mine:)
You have encouraged me to pursue my dreams and for me to start believing in myself ❤️ you
This is just what I needed ❤ I've got a horrible cold and you definitely gave me a smile and helped me feel better. thank you!!
awww man! im sorry brittany! i hope you feel better soon!!
I just want to say I love how you genuinely care about the well being of your subscribers
Those eyelashes just added a whole lot of BAM! to your makeup/face. Plus with the blush and the lip colour, totally BADASS! Loving it.
I've been watching how to be happy January for 4 years now omg❤❤❤❤This is funny & I love this video
My dog is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and she does the same thing as Bowzer. Whether we are doing stretches, pushups, or just picking something up off the floor, she does everything she can to crawl and lay under us. Its the best!
I love how honest you are!! you're so funny... I burst out laughing at your smoothie mess. I think you're really a great person and you boost my positivity every time I watch you 💕💕 Thank you for being so genuine with your subscribers!
Great reminder of how a good morning routine can set the tone for the day. I learned this with reading 'Miracle Morning'. Since implementing this into my mornings, I have seen a change in my attitude. The 6 principles of 'Miracle Morning' are: Silence- meditation or prayer; Affirmations- positive statements in the present tense; Visualization- Seeing your dreams and goals in writing or on a dream board; Exercise- to encourage your body to be at it's physical best; Reading- non fiction books that help you to learn how to be a better person (self development); finally Scribing- journaling. The acronym is S.A.V.E.R.S. it has truly helped me. Love your eyelashes! Congratulations on the eyelash line. I have never used false eyelashes and don't even know how to put them on. If there was a Walgreens here I would get a pair and try it out. You make it look so easy!
I have always used a planner/lists. I could never use electronics and my phone for that stuff for that exact reason. It feels so good to write things down and cross things off and it's so satisfying. I've even started to journal this year and it feels so much better. I've been going through a really hard time between work and figuring out my living situation and it's been such a dark time. I'm trying hard to be happier and back to my positive self. It's definitely taken a hit over the last year as I am normally a very positive and optimistic person. I'm definitely taking notes from these videos and trying to put myself back into a happier mood this year
This literally was the best video ever. Best morning routine I've ever seen by FAR, and then the last component of talking about happiness was unexpected but so meaningful!!
Tomorrow's my Birthday I would really love it if this comment could get at least 1 thumb up😊
+Brenna Hummel awwww happy early birthday!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Brenna Hummel happy early birthday💕
Happy birthday! I have an AWESOME cheesecake recipe on my blog that you can make for your birthday :)
YUMMY.(Fariha Idrees)
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hey Nikki girl! for how to be happy January, can you do a video on how PETS can enrich your life? maybe add the story of how you got your puppers, or how to decide on a breed, rescue or not, etc? I think pets honestly can totally improve your inner happiness!
wishing you the best 2017! love you!
Love the message at the end..I have backslided in my walk with God when my Daddy passed on 9/11/15 I'm not angry at God but I'm high anxiety and full of depression since then..I'm in tears listening and watching your video..but am grateful that you use this platform speak from your heart..I'm stuck and have been wanting to hurt myself can't get out of this..thank u for doing this..we have a wonderful Pastor Rick Warren here in Lake Forest but I'm not attending idk why I can't..I feel empty and alone and lost..its hrs to connect with others when you don't even know who you are anymore that's me..
who else love to watch people's routine.
+Juna Antenor 😈🙋🏻😎😭
you have made my day. love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu and your cute house
Love how real you are with everyone!
Oh my gosh you're getting in to planning?! Welcome!!
Isabella Gomez ooooooio
haha that's actually a great point. I totally watched the entire thing before it went live and didn't notice that ITS NOT 2016!!!!!!!!
Started my morning on the wrong foot and this video was exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you 💜💜💜💜 #HTBHJ
+Andrea F I am so happy this helped!😘💕 hope your day is amazing!
That lipstick looks soon good on you girly!! :)
I legit love you so much Nikki!
lol, the first time I edited it I said god rather than good. I re-commented just to up the chances of her possibly seeing it.
Nikki, watching your videos brighten my day! Thank you for posting such wonderful content and being such an inspirational woman. ❤
i'm about to do one of these and i'm using you as inspo!
Honestly Nikki, you are such an amazing youtuber! I get so excited to get the notification that you've posted a new video! You inspire me so much in so many different ways! By far my fav youtuber!!!
+K Morgan This just made my day!! Thanks girl!😘💕
Yes! Morning routines are my favorite! I also open all the windows in the house as soon I get up lol so you're not alone
I had to pause the video to get this thought out. I adore this series because I really find it motivating to hear you talk about happiness and productivity and what we can do to achieve it. I am definitely going to take your advice about the planner because I am a freshman in college and my first term I had kept track of everything virtually and found that I was often overwhelmed with everything I had to remember to do (going along with your idea of everything feeling like a priority). To make a long story short, I am a transfer student, starting a new school in a few weeks. I was the unhappiest I had ever been at my first school and I realized that I needed to make a change. This video really inspires me because it reaffirms that I need to be in charge of my own happiness and that I need to keep myself organized and get myself to be social even when my anxiety or introvertedness(?) try to stop me. I truly want to make new friends and connections at school, but being unhappy at my first school hindered that almost completely. I am realizing now just how much happiness plays a role in my ability to be social and form friendships. The fake it till you make it strategy is truly the best in situations like this, while I am working on bettering myself.
You also discussed the importance of just doing this and that creating momentum to do more. For a while I had been nervous to tell people about my transfer because I knew many of them would not understand. I told very few people how much I was struggling so from the outside, it seemed like I was going from a famous, nationally ranked university to a much lesser known college very close to home. I was worried about the outcome of my announcement before it even happened, even though I am myself happy with my decision (how ridiculous is that?). Yesterday, however, I said screw it and updated my social media to display my school because at the end of the day I am proud of myself for taking a step towards happiness and for beginning to enter my independent, adult life. I feel so much better now that I have let go of worrying about other people's reactions and focused on figuring myself out and what I want out of my life. I don't believe this comment had much of a direction (lol) besides thanking you for doing these kind of videos as well as tea talk videos because they really inspire me and keep me grounded and motivated. I also love that you encourage conversation and take the time to read and even respond to comments that offer new ideas. (Time to buy a planner now!)
OMG I just purchased your MidnightMeow lashes. I can not wait to use them in my tutorials. Gorgeous!!!
I LOVE letting in the light too!! I personally think it's so beautiful and bright!! 😍😍🙌🏻
wow!! Thank you so much for that!! I loved it and it does make people feel good to know that it is normal to have all kinds of feelings and thoughts about ourselves and others.
I agree with you 110% on this video. Being happy in this world is so mysterious in a way... but I believe it's also a choice to be happy and to choose joy. Literally it's about picking out the good. Maybe you made someone smile today. Choosing joy has always been hard for me. I've had such a rough past that it's easy for those little late night thoughts to get to me. This past June, I went to a summer camp. Now I knew things would happen and chains would be broken, but I've never experienced anything like it. I was given freedom, and to me, that's more than anything I could ever ask for. I found freedom from my past, my mistakes, and in that freedom I have found joy. A good quote I was told is that with joy comes freedom and with freedom comes joy. I can't say it's all in your head, but honestly 99% of the time, it's myself telling me I'm not good enough, not someone else, especially not God. He made me in his perfect image, and me doubting Him is doubting his creation. So yeah sorry I went on a tangent but this video inspired me. Love you Nikki ☺️❤️
+Christian Spina omg I love this! I am so so happy for you and for the place of healing and joy you have been brought to! Sending you love and hugs!😘💕
NikkiPhillippi thank you so much!!! It's really been a hard journey and it still is but I'm getting though it. 💞💞💞 I wish we could meet one day☺️
omg Nikki is like the most genuine and realest youtuber ever !! I love her so much!
37 whole minutes of nikki??? i'm into it. happy 2017 everybody!
I love your dogs!! Bowser is such a character! Lol! I love those types of pups, I believe the English Pit? Right? Lol. He is so handsome, lol and when he locked up the smoothie ❤😍😂
I love you and your videos, I am trying to work on depression and every morning when I watch your videos, you lift my spirit. You are amazing. ❤❤
I need these lashes for prom! they look fabulous.
I agree that writing is so important! I am the k8nd of person where if I don't wrote something down I will forget it also in school I would study and learn material better when I would take hand written notes
for my mental health Journaling and writing out how I am feeling or dealing with a situation really helps with any anxiety I may have as I struggle with social anxiety
one thing I decided to put into practice this yet is to write down any and all, big or small positive things that happened throughout my day I stared January 1sr and even though it's been about a week I've noticed that this positive action firm of journaling has really helped to remind me to focus on the sunny side of life especially because I've been struggling for well over a year to find a job but lately I've been doing deep thinking and praying to find my purpose as well
hopefully with the new year here things,will get more defined for me and goals will be accomplished!
For ONCE!! a morning routine that isn't like every other morning routine on youtube! THANK YOU!!
Love the 1st comment and you sharing your routine! Morning devos are a real uplifter for me and living with joy is also part of my daily goals! Have a blessed year!!!
Would love to see a Erin Condren planner video Nikki! Got me a bit teary at the end there, felt like you were talking directly to me :) Love your work as always x
Realist morning routine of life! Love it, made me laugh
Hi Nikki, really love your videos! :D I honestly think happiness is about the little things. If we constantly strive for this ideal of being happy in all aspects of our life, we're going to be disappointed. If you were completely happy all the time, there'd be no need to push forward, to have ambitions etc. I've had a pretty crap few years, I've been diagnosed with M.E/CFS which makes me so tired all the time it's nearly impossible to do anything productive, and in the last six months I've lost my job and my long term relationship ended. But now I've found myself happier than ever and I think it's because I stopped looking at happiness as the big picture. Yes there are some bad things going on right now, but I also have a small but wonderful group of friends, I'm much closer with my family, and even the really little things like my big comfy bed or a rainy day (I love the rain) make me smile. I'm not particularly religious but I do think that the bad things are there to help us keep going forward and constantly re-evaluate what we think happiness is.
Phew essay over :) xx
+Gigglypeach wow! I love your insight and hearing your heart on this! You have mastered the art of optimism and learned to find strength in the adversity! Thank you so so much for sharing!
Squee thank you! :) I can add your reply to my list of things that make me happy, yay! x
It's crazy that I found your channel 5 years ago because of How To Be Happy January!
i absolutely love you. you are absolutely my favorite youtuber by far because of who you are as a person. You are so real and so genuine. My mentor once said this quote.. "You can tell a lot about a person by the way they utilize their power". You have a large platform of viewers who watch you every day and you stay true to yourself. I grew up with major G.A.D( I say major because it's affected every aspect of my life for years)..but your videos allow me to find a sense of peace. I like how you don't sugar coat anything..you are blunt and honest yet very well spoken. Thank you for being you.
+julia taylor your comment was so sweet and so impactful that I am having a hard time finding an appropriate response. Thank you so much Julia! I appreciated that so much!
i use the same tartlette palette all the time, for months now. such a great everyday one. I can't wait to visit the states and get some of your lashes! also really loved what you said at the end and it really resonated with me. thanks for this whole series Nikki!
An attitude of gratitude,faith,mindfulness and kindness is the way to go:) I loved this video, thank you x
for real the speech after the morning routine was much needed. loved it. thank you nikki
you would be an awesome motivational speaker
+blue 0327 that's what I'm trying to do in the end of this video!!! Hahaha be your motivational speaker!💃🏻
I do the same thing in the morning with the shades on the window. And I love cleaning in the morning.
I love watching your videos! Been watching for i believe it's been 2 years now!! Love you
Love ya Nikki, Rachel Talbot is pregnant!!! So excited
Love how detailed this video is & how real you are! You don't see that much.
I love your videos so much! They're really comforting for some reason, I think you kind of remind me of my aunt.
I liked your talk at the end Nikki! I always enjoy hearing your thoughts about life! It's nice to know that I'm not alone about certain things. Thanks for being so real and honest with your thoughts. Thanks Nikki!!
Love this series. I am looking forward to more videos!
I just want to point out that there is a difference between jealousy and envy. For example, you are jealous when your crush is dating somebody else. Basically, it involves a third person. Somebody else is getting the attention you'd like. However, you are envious of another person because they got the promotion and you didn't, or they just bought a nice car, etc. Envy is between two people.
I love natural light! I know what you mean about being depressed unless the day is in the house.
Nikki! Could you do a video addressing the value of others' opinion? I know other people don't define me, but at the same time it's important to listen to those around you. It can be a burden, and also a relief. It's hard sorting through what people think, especially when it always seems to manipulate my perspective. Thank you so much for inspiring others! Praying for you!!
this video was amazing! I saw your eyelashes at Walgreens and I screamed!! I got all of the pairs😂 I was so happy lol love you so much💕
That was amazing that last part. Obliviously the morning routine was super great too! But your little speech thing was something that I really loved to hear!
Those clips of bowser on the floor made my heart melt!
Okay, this video is exactly what I needed to hear this week. You are so inspiring and I can't get enough :)
Ugh you're seriously such a sweet person. I wish I knew you personally; I feel like you'd be such a motivational, loyal friend. Thanks for making this #howtobehappyjanuary series, I look forward to it every year !! 💕💕 xo
I watched a really good sermon from Bethel about hopelessness. She suffers from a disease and said something along the lines of that even if God isn't in her face telling her he's going to heal it, and maybe he won't ever, that she focuses on hope and that God is a miracle worker. She focuses on future hope to stay positive. She writes herself letters from the future to say how her situation has changed after 5 years to put herself in that mental state of constant hope. I HOPE that makes sense! It really made me re-evaluate how I look at what seems to be hopeless situations in my life. My favourite quote from the sermon was 'God sees a morsel of faith in us even if we don't' This was the January 6th service by Abi Stumvoll if anyone is interested!
I love nikki ... she is just being herself and noo like the other youtubers that change everything in they're routine.. lov u😘😍
your makeup is always so on point!! i love your routine videos and i love the idea behind how to be happy January!
I don't care that this video is almost 40 minutes long because I watched all of it & enjoyed every minute of it💖👏🏼
I agree so much that we will never truly be happy and content with what we have here on earth. We're always going to want keep up with the latest trends and have the next, most expensive this or that. People are programmed to feel a longing for something more and something to make them whole. And I believe 110% that the thing that they are searching for is God. Sure, you're still going to go through hardships and things like that, but God is what is going to be your hope and joy through those times. A relationship with Him will truly fill that void in your life and you will get so much joy out of life. Thank you Nikki for sharing your faith with your followers! I would love to see more videos about it. 💗
I lovvveeeeee morning routines!!!! Thanks so much for making my day!!!! :D♥ I'm so sad I cant buy your lashes!!! :( My mom wouldn't let me wear them lol I'm only 14 Awwwww lol but If I could I would!!!
+Bernadette aww yay! I really hope you enjoy this video❤❤❤
Happiness is reserved for heaven. This life is so short and temporary.
This video was so inspiring. Thank you so much!
Please please please post a planner video!!
the best 40 minutes wasted ever❤❤❤❤