Honestly about 2023: mental breakdown, struggles & moving to the USA | New Year's resolutions
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- Опубликовано: 1 янв 2024
- In my new video, I decided to share what was really going on in my life in 2023. I talked honestly about struggles, a nervous breakdown, and how my life completely changed by moving to the USA.
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After watching the entire video, I have to say: pace yourself this year, Dari. Do the things you can realistically accomplish without heading toward mental and bodily breakdown.
You cannot accomplish much if you are feeling stressed, unwell, and so sad and depressed as you were at times last year. Your health must take top priority.
Slow down and (like Bob from the movie "What About Bob?") take a few relaxing baby steps forward along the way, rather than huge leaps.
Remember... you are only 25 and you still have time to travel many paths, to search and explore your life and career options. I would hate to see you burn out too soon.
Be well! ❤
Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@DariStep We do care about you, Dari, and hope for the best.
Thank you for providing a very entertaining 2023 through your videos. Outsiders perspective, you’re crushing life with the normal ups and downs that we each must face. Your path in life is full of adventures, wonderful memories, and ultimately a successful career. For your age, you are what every parent dreams of for what their children will turn out to be. You have such a good heart, combined with your brains and determination, there’s no stopping you. You will look back one day and remember all the struggles that helped form you to be a model citizen and entrepreneur. The quality of your videos from years ago are a real testament to your dedication to improving and not settling for mediocre. You are loved by all your supporters, kudos to all that you do!
Thank you so much ✨🙏🏼
I love your passion. You are so driven. It's okay to experience setbacks. Learn from them and keep moving. Abraham Lincoln was defeated for state legislature in 1832, started and failed in business in 1833, his fiancée died in 1835, had nervous breakdown in 1836, lost election for speaker in 1838, lost election for congress in 1843, lost another election in 1848, was turned down for a job as land officer in 1849, lost election for US senate in 1854, lost his bid to be vice president of the US in 1856, lost another election for US senate in 1858. BUT THEN, he was elected president of the United States of America in 1860. NEVER GIVE UP!!
Thanks a lot for your support ✨😊
I am so glad that things are going well for you after two years of incredible, sustained stress. You went through so much.
I wish you the very best for 2004 and beyond ❤
Thank you so much!
We love you Dari, your content is Amazing and keep it up. I am prior military US, you will find many ups and downs in life. Dont EVER let a negative experience define who you are, who you are meant to be. They are learning experiences that you grow on and make you stronger. Dont ever let the "what ifs" determine your future, let the positive, laughs, smiles and real friends guide you, not become you. I dont know if you will understand me. You are young, I have 2 dau, 20 and 25, life is hard yes, but take everything you experience and use it to your benefit. Dont let others distract you on your quest for happiness. Good experiences make life easy, bad experiences make us wise. I got to travel and saw many different cultures and countries but most was during war and not peace, yet everywhere I went at war or not people had love and compassion I think so many of us today are afraid to show this. Love you and everything you do and I really hope youll find more and more great and wonderful experiences in your life. Always here for you, Matt
As a life long New Yorker I hope you have a wonderful experience here. I hope you can move on from NY and see all the wonderful places we have in our country because some places are still very nice. Prayers of wellness and protection over you and a prosperous and enlightened year for you!
Dari,
It's fine not to be the winner in every endeavor. A valiant struggle only to garner a second place can still be glorious. Victory belongs to the one who still stands at the end.
The world is your playground :) . Greetings from the Netherlands.
Dari I have a daughter and son that are about your age. You would be my middle child. But I want to say that I can really relate to your struggles and doubts because most young people your age experience the same emotions. You impress me as super determined and focused. You make up your mind about things and go for them. And even though they don't all work out you gain some valuable experiences in the process. Your videos are an inspiration to me and others. You are a good example of someone who tries hard and never gives up. You could have easily given up on your dream to study and find an inclusive scholarship. But you didn't and now here you are having this wonderful experience of living and studying in NYC. Also, I am so happy to hear that your studies have gone well this semester. During my college years back in the 90's I also took accounting and struggled with it. But here again you prove that you never give up and are willing to work hard to achieve success.
For sure your RUclips channel will reach 100K. Maybe this year or next but you are a great storyteller and a lovely and interesting person. I love to hear about your country and your travels. I wish you much success and happiness in 2024. Blessings to you and your family and friends. ♣
Thank you SO MUCH 😍
Heey, you won a book 😊can you please send me the address I can send it to to my email: daristepp@gmail.com
You are a beautiful human being both inside and out and your overall positive and honest attitude will ensure that 2024 is your best year yet Dasha!! We love you!!
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Thank you!
Cheers!
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏🏼
I'm sorry about what you've been going thru Dari. I hope that 2024 marks a better fresh restart for you.
Thank you for your support ✨
So glad that you mentioned Natasha and other friends who helped you along the way. Some day you will have the good fortune to help someone yourself. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! So proud of the way you handled the ups and downs this year! And your dreams have come true!
One day at a time, Dari. Don't rush. You are so young ... you still have plenty of time. Suggestion for future videos? Come north of the border to Canada! There's so much to see and wonder at up here. From coast to coast to coast. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thank you for all of your videos.
Since you asked, I especially enjoy your travel videos.
Appreciate it 🙏🏼
You worked hard and you deserve happiness! I wish you all the best!
Always charmed by hearing abour your successes, and I thank you for sharing your struggles too. I join others in saying that you are loved by many of us. For me, in my mid-70s, you are an exemplar of the best that "the younger generation" has to offer society. Also, I see you as a role model showing others that each person should be judged on his or her merits, and not on nationality.
Thank you!
happy New Year Dari. You're a hard worker.
Dari, I hope 2024 has started off well for you and that you reach those yearly goals.
Ready... set... GO!!! 😊
Thanks a lot ✨
@@DariStep🙏
Bless your heart. You went through hell and back. We're glad to have you here living your dreams in the U.S.
Don't worried to much about this and that. You're still young, live your life and control what you can control and don't kill yourself over things you can't control like the War and Putin. You will never get back your 20's again, so enjoy your youth and be happy with what you have. Cheers.
Wishing a great 2024!🤩
Great story about… life. Enjoy all of it! The ups and downs. Your experience makes a well lived story!
Wow Dari! 2023 was a very busy year, but I think full of emotions that have led you towards a wonderful 2024 which will be full of well-deserved satisfaction! Wish you a wonderful 2024! Happy New Year Dari with a lot of happiness, joy, health, serenity and everything you wish! ❤⭐️🌲⭐️🌲
Thanks a lot ✨ happy holidays!!!
I must say you are one ambitious young lady. Hope for the future and continue to pursue your dreams.
Thanks so much for the video. It's OK to focus on your education for now. It is important. And I'm sure 2024 will be great for you. :)
Happy New Year and good luck for 2024. I really enjoy your experiences living in USA. 👍
You are so strong and powerful.
You are a role model ❤
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Dari wishing you all the best for the coming year,take care
Happy new year!
-At 6'45" is just the happiest thing, ever! ;D
May 2024 bring you the happiness and the security you deserve, good to see you looking well and i hope you do well with your studies and take time to enjoy your life.
Thanks a lot!
What a year! I can only wish 2024 brings you health and happiness.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Congratulations on the A in accounting!
I feel you about your baby boy. My pet Shih Tzu just turned 10 years old and I sometimes feel worried about her getting old and might suffer so much.
Happy New Year! 2023 was a very eventful year for you in many ways... may 2024 continue your adventures, but with a lot less stress :)
Happy new year!
Happy New year .
I hope you have a wonderful 2024!😊❤
Thank you!
I would hope that you continue to explore different parts of the U.S. I appreciate your impressions and honest of assessment of what is good and what is not so good.
Definitely 💯
You are very smart and very kind. I predict a super bright future for you!
My way to release stress is transcendental meditation. I highly recommend...very deep rest!
Thank you for all the interesting videos and happy New Year!
Dari,
I live in Northern Georgia, USA.
I love your videos, you are real, you are vulnerable, are honest, sincere, genuine, .
I know how you feel about your dog.
I feel the same as I have 4. They are my kids.
Congratulations on getting all A’s.
I’ll give you all my support to grow your. Channel, happy new year.
Thank you so much!!
Happy 2024
Hoping 2024 is a great year for you. Your still worrying too much - for example Asia will be their for you when you have your next chance to visit :) Thank you for sharing with your community, we appreciate it.
16:25 You can't handle a channel that big at this time, though. To keep it profitable, you would have to post steady content that kept the audience engaged, and you see how much stress and work that is with 30,000 of us who don't mind if you disappear for awhile as long as we know you're alright. Let it grow organically until you graduate. That's my advice, anyway.
Sorry about the breakdown and your dog's precarious health, but I'm glad that you're both doing better! I'm so happy for you overall Dasha, despite all the stress. You're having such an adventurous life, and it's a joy to tag along with you vicariously like this! Congratulations on straight A's, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ❤
I really respect your willingness to talk about your life in a realistic way with all of your trials and your achievements. You must have a workable work/life balance. There are times in everyone's life when priorities change and you may have to change or focus on fewer efforts than you may want to. I have heard you talk about all the different things you are involved with and you are doing so many amazing things. But sometimes you need to focus on yourself and the immediate situations that will help you succeed in the future. Education and a degree like you mentioned in the comments will provide you with a backup plan. I had thought about a plan to combine your travel with work as a digital nomad sometime in the future. I do hope you get to travel the States, I have been to all the continental ones and you are right it is an amazing country with so many things to admire. I was born in the US about 70 years ago and as soon as I retired we sold everything and moved to Portugal to become citizens there as we wanted to explore Europe and have new adventures there. I admire your video work, I first saw you on one of Natasha's sites and was impressed with your insight and it seems that your videos have improved a lot over the years. Please be alert, aware, and be safe. I am sure you will achieve your goals. Best wishes for your continued success! I will continue to watch your channel for as long as you keep it open
Thanks a lot! And good luck 🍀 exploring Europe ✨
I'd like to see interviews with interesting people from around the world on your podcast. You might be interested in interviewing Mary Jane, from the What a Shame Mary Jane vlog. She's from Italy, does videos on her travels and has been living in NYC for a few years. Also you can interview Drew Binsky who does videos about his travels to more than 190 countries. Drew traveled with your friend Natasha to North Korea.
Wishing you the best in 2024, Dari!
Thanks!
With the situation in Ukraine, which affects everyone in Russia, you have done amazingly well, Dari. Give yourself credit. 99% of your peers could not have achieved what you have done. Bravo! I love to hear observations on cultural differences. Food, travel, social interaction. For example how do you get on with the food in the USA?
Thank you so much!
We`re human--we NEED to make mistakes,and we ALL make them everyday....That`s how we really learn about life and how crazy it can really get,but never forget that after all the smoke`s cleared out,everything`s always gonna be alright....trust me.......Steve from Maine
Dari, just be yourself for the next year and we will all follow along. This is your time to do what you choose. Later you may not have as many possibilities. Have a wonderful 2024 enjoying YOU!
Thank you!
RUclips video suppression is very real!! Don’t be too hard on yourself. You have endeared yourself to people all around the world and the support you receive telegraphs that! ❤️ Happy New Year! 🎊🥳
Thank you! Happy new year 🎊
Keep making good decisions, Dari- I think you’ll reach every goal you have!
Thanks so much!!!
Podcast suggestion: have conversations with your fellow international students (Americans too) about how they came to be studying in NYC. Hearing examples of how you navigate life's challenges on the way to pursuing your goals is very interesting and uplifting. Similar stories from other people could also be interesting.
You were good for Natasha, too.
Happy New Year 🎉!! Glad your in a better place so to speak. I hope to work less 🤔and relax more... and get out into nature some.
Happy new year!!
Dari..it seems u worry too much? Life is about trial and error. There is a learning to curve to everything. U have been doing an exceptional job getting out of Russia, getting to NYNY as well as graduating from every point in between. I think u mentioned being in an MBA class, also. How incredible that u have been able to successfully tackle so much. Some folks just have it but most don't as they grow complacent in the place they are and never take advantage of a rising tide. They become caught in the shallows of life, forevermore. I am happy for u. I am certain of your future as becoming even more amazing and successful.
Hi Dari. You are looking and sounding fine. Your a Determined Strong Young Lady. You will have an Awesome Future. Love
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you Dari for showing us some raw moments. It’s important to know that life can suck and it’s not always flowers and rainbows when you try to create your own path. I’m also starting to create my own life and not working for someone else and it’s hard but I’ll get there. Hope you have an amazing 2024 ❤
Good luck 🍀 you will do well!
HAPPY NEW YEAR Dari. As a fellow RUclipsr who knows how much work and time it takes to make videos, I am honestly very impressed at the pace and quality of uploads you were able to keep even moving to NYC and going to university. I would have been overwhelmed. I've taken a RUclips hiatus since April since life got too busy, but it wasn't as busy as yours. Take care of yourself and congratulations - you deserve your success and I'm grateful to know about you and be able to follow your life :)
Happy new year!
Dari, You are such a brave woman. You've done more in the last couple years than most people can dream about doing. That is a good thing. You are a very driven and intelligent woman. I really enjoy your videos. You are such a sweet woman. I like the traveling theme but you don't have to travel far. I'm sure there's many interesting things on the east coast. Here's to a happier and healthier and more successful 2024! Hugs and kisses from Minnesota 😘
Thank you so much!
You are doing great things in both your many successes and you few failures, which offer important life lessons. I’ve really enjoyed your posts along your incredible journeys. I look forward to your podcast launch and hope to learn more about your travel experiences. I’m also so glad to hear Lucky got the surgery he needed! Wishing you all the best in 2024!!!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Wishing you a year ahead filled with peace and confidence. It’s nice to have goals, but make one of them that you will become your own very best friend. We are happy to have you in the US, young woman. Just smile.
Happy New Year! I am hoping for your fur baby's swift and complete recovery.
Happy new year to you too :)
To have a vision, goals, and dreams is necessary but we don't live in the future or the past, only in this moment. Enjoy the ride.
Dari, I found your channel actually by mistake. I was scrolling through utube and just looking at different channel's. I came across your channel. What interested me the most was you came here to attend school from Russia. You were soooo excited to come to the US! I Loved your enthusiasm to be in the United States! New York City! So now I enjoy following your journey. Your honesty about what you've experienced so far is really interesting. You tell it like you see it. That's what I like about you. Even though you were so excited to come to the US, at the same time couldn't of been easy to leave your country. Hearing you talk about what you've been through this past year, and where you are today..tells me your stronger than you think. You've come along way and have done too many amazing thing's for yourself to ever look back! You certainly are an inspiration to many! Looking forward to following your journey Dari! I know many good thing's will come your way!🙏❤😊
Thank you so much for such kind words 🙏🏼
@@DariStep ❤️❤️❤️❣️☺️
Wow, that is such an impressive story of overcoming difficult and stressful obstacles in your life. It shows that you have the right stuff to achieve your dreams if you never give up and never doubt your ability to achieve anything. You are destined for great things Dari!
Thank you for the kind words!!
Always a pleasure to watch your vids. Hope you have an amazing year, Dari! ❤
Thank you! You too!
@@DariStep 🙏
Thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us. I've been following you for a couple of years, and I really enjoy your videos! When I was in my early twenties, this was the most stressful time of my life. This was true for my friends and family members as well. Things got worse when I started to have panic attacks. I did not understand why, but I attributed it to stress and anxiety and uncertainty. I'm not a psychologist, but I have since found out that even though our bodies are finished growing by age 18 or so, our brains continue to develop until about age 25 or so. It's undergoing some kind of transition, and it might have to do with maturing. We are learning to be adults and preparing to face the real world. We are not as irrational and impulsive as when we were younger. Again, I'm not a psychologist, but it's something to think about.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
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2:11 you should ask people if something will bother them so that you're aware because it might not bother them
I am so glad that the year ended well for you. So hard to get to the end. And you had so much loss and so many struggles. You are a STAR!
Thank you so much 😭
Wow, Dari, you have done and seen so much this past year-- it's incredible, really! I love that you have goals and a vision board. I'm sure you will do some wonderful things in 2024! Try though to not look at things not done as failures (as you mentioned), because you routinely accomplish more than most people, in my opinion. You are so smart and tenacious-- you never stop trying... I can only see an overall upward trajectory! Best wishes to you!!
Thank you so much!!
I hate seeing you cry, but I am proud of you for all the awesome and great things you have accomplished, You are amazing and don't forget it. have a great week. Also so happy for Lucky!!!!!!!!! I know how it feels My dog has issues too but she here so ..
I hope your doggy will be fine 🥰
You inspire me to improve myself! Thank you for your relentless spirit. 🙏😊
I'm so glad!
So goes a saying: Experience is what you get right after you need it. Don't beat yourself up about Georgia. There's no way you could have known the outcome, and that's just the risk of traveling. In the meantime, as an American who isn't particularly enthralled with aspects of his country these days, your perspective coming here to study has been a huge help keeping _my_ perspective straight. Thank you, and happy belated New Year! Good luck on 100k subs. 😊👍
You are really doing well Darl. Stay safe and strong. Have a great new year and good luck with the future. 😺
Thank you! Happy new year!
We all face challenges in life. And I'm amazed how well you're able to briefly mention the challenges you've encountered yet remain optimistic about the future. Can't quite decide if that's more motivating or inspiring...either way it's a good thing! 😀
Ahahah thank you Brian!
You are the golden girl**
why is there 2 asterisks
Happy 2024! I wish you nothing but joy and success in the New Year. I've been following you for about 3 years and you have already seen and accomplished so much in your life. It's marvelous. I understand your love of travel as I love to travel myself. The USA has so many wonderful things to see I hope you get the time and opportunity to do so. If you ever travel through Maryland you always have a place to stay. Paul
Thanks Paul! Happy holidays ✨
@@DariStep Back at ya!!!!
You are a beautiful young intelligent woman with plenty of ambition. Without a doubt you will succeed in most of your dreams. Take care of your health and happiness will be yours. We are happy for you. Cheers.
Thanks!
Happy new year Dari! Very glad to hear accounting class went well :) Podcast sounds fun, would love to hear your experience living around the world, and maybe you can bring in your youtube colleagues and classmates as guests too
Happy new year!!
I'm so pleased to see your year turned out so much more positively after such difficulty throughout the first part of the year.
One thing I heard that helped me greatly was this: Stretch your arms fully out to your left and right. Now turn as far as you can to the left and then the right. This is all you have control over. Live in your "1 meter world" and control what you can. This concept helped me to let go of anxiety over things out of my control. I hope it may be helpful to you.
You've done so much. Struggled so hard and come so far. I commend your determination and think it should be an inspiration to others.
I close hoping this year is a very happy, healthy and prosperous one for you, Dari!
Thanks a lot 🌙
You really have gotten an amazing amount done under a very difficult set of circumstances. You're very resourceful and intelligent and I'm sure you'll do well as long as you take care of yourself mentally and physically.
Thank you!
SOOOOOO proud of you, Dari. Few people can do what you have. We call this a "gem". Many issues and you came through after. I began to cry when I saw you in airport crying. That was going to happen eventually. BUT it was a gateway to your present life after it passed and scholarship came. Now you are a NewYorker!!!!!Wow!!!!! You are already a powerful success. I wish I could hug you and dance in the cold wind!!!! Take care,be who you are always and I know you will do so well......Welcome to your New Life in US.
Thank youuu 🥹
You are a gem, Dari, thanks for your honesty, welcome to 2024 and the rest of your life. I saw the giant spider sculpture at Christmas, it has moved to Sydney Oz, it is doing well. Good luck.
Thank you! Happy new year 🎊
Dari, you are a young woman who has lived in more places, traveled to 😊more countries, created and expanded a RUclips channel, and studied and excelled in US Master’s level classes--more than 95% of the world’s population--all in one year, 2023. Now you must get ready to pack another 5 years of life into 2024. And there are a lot of people who will be cheering you along the way. Patrick
Thanks for your support Patrick 😌
Dari, I have no doubt that you will achieve your goals. You've had quite an eventful year. I feel like I shared a lot of that with you from watching all your videos. Best wishes from Florida and for 2024.
Thank you for your support along the way! Happy new year 🎈
Thank you so much Dari for all your insights through 2023! I didn't catch the whole year, you appeared on my RUclips home page at one point. :) But I was able to catch up with your earlier travels too, through your outstanding channel. :) As part of your pod why not include a bit of your Spanish tuition? With live Mexican restaurant Spanish? That could be fun. Best wishes for 2024.
Young people should be like her - full of HEALTHY goals and working towards them. One caution - don't get settled down (be married) too early. Don't experiment with drugs.
You inspire me. You came to America for your education, and you had to adapt to a foreign country. I appreciate your help with the Ukrainian children. Ps, do you know Zach, the Russian?
Yes, we know each other :)
Happy New Year!
I watch any content you and Natasha make. I would gladly suggest but I have no idea how you do it. Personally, if I had a vlog, I'd spend 11 months to figur out a topic and make one vlog a year. I guess I am curious in general but I don't think I am any interesting. I guess that's why I can watch vlogs but I can't make one. On the other hand, well, I have been worried for you in 2023. You must have lived under an enormous mental pressure. Again, I have absolute no clue how you manage to make it all. I have told you before. Rest and relax but you're running a vlog along your personal life. Well, I promise I will keep watching your vlog. All the Best for 2024, Dari!
Thank you! I also often think that my life videos are not so interesting but I see my channel as my diary, that’s why I continue publishing them ✨
@@DariStep I think I know what you mean. Personally it's not only the content that appeal to me. Add your autenticy, ethics, honesty, decency, charisma + that you're both clever and smart. I think I can say that you're a good human being. It makes it comforting to follow you. I wish all the best for you in life, hence I like to get your updates. I think you're doing fairly well despite at times a challenging 2023. I bet, if ever that occure, and you're tired or just want to stay under your blanket at home, you could make an interesting vlog on how and why. That is also about autenticy. You did already post vlogs being tired, crying and all that.
You don't need to respond. You put lots of effort in your vlog like it is. I felt for respond to what you said.
A funny image comes to my mind. Imagine your followers were your cheerleaders with dassels, dancing, kicking and singing your name D-A-D-A-R-I! D-A-R-I STEP! Yaaaaay!
You have struggled your way through to a sane, successful life. I admire your obvious intelligence, energy and ambitions,the best of wishes in the future. Hard to follow through on your many plans at once, but it sounds like you have learned this.
Thank you!!
Relatable. We had to move out of our much beloved former home due to taxes this year and that "look" you showed a photo of was my "look" also. Like 1/2 my hair fell out and we got ripped off by a degenerate handyman as we were trying to build our new place. We've been living in a not-complete cabin for months, though we are grateful to be settled. Anyway, I really can relate and am so impressed that you handled the accounting class even though everything was tough. I really believe 2024 is going to be better.
I’m so sorry 🥲
Happy New Year for 2024!
Happy New year ❤. Thank you sharing with us this part of your life. Wish you the best for you and Lucky❤️.
Thank you ❤️
I would definitely look forward to any videos you might make of a USA road trip. I went on some great road trips around the country when I was younger. It's a great road trip country.
Totally agree!!!
I wish for you all of the best for 2024 Dari. I think you may be too hard on yourself. You have accomplished so much at such a young age and you are such a giving person. Work/study life balance is so important so you should allow yourself enough time off to recharge your batteries. Please be patient with your RUclips channel and don't get discouraged. You will eventually meet your goals with your channel because you produce some awesome content. Please stay positive and strong and just know that you have done loyal followers out here in your community.
Thanks a lot Darell ☺️
@@DariStep You are so welcome Dari! Stay strong!!
wow i remember you , you worked hard to get to usa, so expensive....
There is a good surf school in Long Beach Long Island. Steve from Brooklyn USA
Good to know, thanks!