This year I’m going to do a low buy… when I get bored, I’ll buy something just to make me feel good… not this year! I told a friend about it and she said “that’s what I want to do too” so, I have a friend who is willing to help me and I’ll do the same thing for her 🙏✨☺️💕 happy new year 🎆 to everyone who is watching your channel ❤
I have subscribed to many channels but I stick with yours. Yours is a journey instead of a package and I learn from you, even though you are young. You are wise and generous in sharing. Jean, retired professor. 🌺❤️🙂
I want to reduce and ultimately eliminate my depression and anxiety drug. I have a new ADHD diagnosis with new meds that I love! I’m talking to my doctor on Monday to discuss this. I see my endocrinologist today to check in with my PCOS. No more guessing games with my health in 2025.
I have a motto: Babystepping my way to a better life. This helps me to focus on something small to keep me going so that I do not become overwhelmed with big things. Thank-you for a lovely channel. All the best for a great 2025!
You have said the truth in so many ways!! One thing I will definitely do in 2025 is stop trying to please everyone and helping them. My adult kids especially! Time to focus on me and watch you of course! 😍
INFJ and HSP struggles are REAL! I have the same issues!! Analysis paralysis! What to do about finances, absorbing other's energy, catastrophizing, and getting stuck! Keep the great ideas coming! ❤
The one about less screen time and reading books instead, is near the top of my list along with celebrating small wins. Also, reducing the number of major projects from 3 to 2. I'm definitely better off after watching this one.
I'm much older than you and I still manage to sit on the floor. It's the "getting up" that's the problem! Thanks for today's video. I really needed to hear this today.
I struggle with a lot of the same things but from an ADHD perspective. I am not a perfectionist but I am indecisive. Also lots of ADHD people have rejection sensitivity which makes us think people are mad at us and we tend to ruminate too. But also I am highly empathetic so I can feel people energy and can feel something is wrong even if it isn't because of me but that gets exhausting. I also have poor working memory so my memory sucks. 😂 But my brain does retain stuff.... But I can't always access it unless something else brings it to the surface. I pair videos with chores. Dishes laundry and such. So it is productive and keeps my brain busy so I don't have my constant thoughts distracting me. So it is a tool for me.
I was told two years ago I was diagnosed with adhd and I am 31. I was never treated for it. My mom said she worried to give me medicine. I never went to the doctor for. Your experience sounds just like me. I play video or soft music to get things done in my house. Sometimes I feel like I make my fiance frustrated because of my adhd. I understand things yet I forget when we talk finaces. Its a lot at once. Or I am told we are ok but then we are not. So this year if I don't need it, I don't want it. I already buy less. I want to see how far we can go by not buying wants. Most the debt is do to car break downs, food, rent . Important stuff. I also learned not to over work myself. I had 3 jobs this year and still felt like it wasn't good enough. I also delighted chores for my kids and fiance already does all his stuff. I also learned sitting relaxing is important.
I love your insight and sharing them with me and others is a gift. Thank you so much Laura. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful 2025. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐕🦺🎆🎊🎉
Excellent video, especially for those of us who are getting used to a new normal, whether aging/perimenopause or dealing with a newly diagnosed mental or physical health condition. I'm going through all of the above, so I had to basically scrap everything (such as perfectionism and ambitious to-do lists) and just celebrate the small wins as you suggested.
Every time you say baby steps that makes me think about What About Bob. That movie is a fave of mine. ❤ Also a great movie to think about getting out of comfort zones and living life.
I call catastrophizing, awfulizing and I do it myself. I have a problem with the same things. Thanks for talking about these topics and issues and how you are dealing with them. I am also going to make some changes this year too. I don’t know if I can be as brave as you and get rid of all my old to do projects? I wish! But I certainly see the benefit to doing that. I definitely try not to make commitments anymore. I’m already overwhelmed. ❤
Such a great video Laura. I love that you are slowing things down and focusing on the important bits of life we often put aside. Those are the things that fill us up. ❤ Love that you turned last year around and I look forward to your new year and to mine as well. I need a fresh year. Last year was a rough one for me. I am sick and exhausted and my mood has been crud too. ❤
... I resemble that remark 😅 It seems a lot of us have a knack for these same pitfalls. Thank you for your insights, and suggested steps forward from them 😊 I wanna be more constructive instead of just (nett neutral) productive next year, for sure! Working on my life audit now 💗 cheers!
#1 is so hard!! especially when you have asked for help before, and been turned down. example: im puking every few mins, single parent, asks family to take the 2 kids for abit while im ill....''we're busy, we have to pack our suitcase this evening, because we're going on holiday at the wkend'' (but its wednesday....u cnt spare a couple of hrs?).....and so it goes on. cud list a dozen times, i dnt ask nw :(
@@josephdaly2015 literally zero. was cut off by my fam, when got with my kids dad, and these were the only 2ppl left, his brother+wife. ya learn to fend for ya self. is y i just dnt ask. thank you for your kind words, in some way, makes me feel a little better. thank you. all the best for the New Year :)
This year I’m going to do a low buy… when I get bored, I’ll buy something just to make me feel good… not this year! I told a friend about it and she said “that’s what I want to do too” so, I have a friend who is willing to help me and I’ll do the same thing for her 🙏✨☺️💕 happy new year 🎆 to everyone who is watching your channel ❤
I have subscribed to many channels but I stick with yours. Yours is a journey instead of a package and I learn from you, even though you are young. You are wise and generous in sharing. Jean, retired professor. 🌺❤️🙂
This comment absolutely made my day. 🥹 Thank you so much, Jean. 🥰
I also like baby steps, small routines, atomic habits, plenty of spare time, self care, getting into the flow, being grateful.
Thanks for the inspiration and for your honesty.
I want to reduce and ultimately eliminate my depression and anxiety drug. I have a new ADHD diagnosis with new meds that I love! I’m talking to my doctor on Monday to discuss this. I see my endocrinologist today to check in with my PCOS. No more guessing games with my health in 2025.
I have a motto: Babystepping my way to a better life. This helps me to focus on something small to keep me going so that I do not become overwhelmed with big things. Thank-you for a lovely channel. All the best for a great 2025!
You have said the truth in so many ways!! One thing I will definitely do in 2025 is stop trying to please everyone and helping them. My adult kids especially! Time to focus on me and watch you of course! 😍
INFJ and HSP struggles are REAL! I have the same issues!! Analysis paralysis! What to do about finances, absorbing other's energy, catastrophizing, and getting stuck! Keep the great ideas coming! ❤
Me too!😮
I think we have very similar personalities. Thanks for this video!
The one about less screen time and reading books instead, is near the top of my list along with celebrating small wins. Also, reducing the number of major projects from 3 to 2.
I'm definitely better off after watching this one.
Reducing projects is a great way to lighten your burdens. 😁
I'm much older than you and I still manage to sit on the floor. It's the "getting up" that's the problem! Thanks for today's video. I really needed to hear this today.
I get all stiff and sore. The joys of getting older.
I struggle with a lot of the same things but from an ADHD perspective. I am not a perfectionist but I am indecisive. Also lots of ADHD people have rejection sensitivity which makes us think people are mad at us and we tend to ruminate too. But also I am highly empathetic so I can feel people energy and can feel something is wrong even if it isn't because of me but that gets exhausting. I also have poor working memory so my memory sucks. 😂 But my brain does retain stuff.... But I can't always access it unless something else brings it to the surface. I pair videos with chores. Dishes laundry and such. So it is productive and keeps my brain busy so I don't have my constant thoughts distracting me. So it is a tool for me.
I was told two years ago I was diagnosed with adhd and I am 31. I was never treated for it. My mom said she worried to give me medicine. I never went to the doctor for. Your experience sounds just like me. I play video or soft music to get things done in my house. Sometimes I feel like I make my fiance frustrated because of my adhd. I understand things yet I forget when we talk finaces. Its a lot at once. Or I am told we are ok but then we are not.
So this year if I don't need it, I don't want it. I already buy less. I want to see how far we can go by not buying wants. Most the debt is do to car break downs, food, rent . Important stuff. I also learned not to over work myself. I had 3 jobs this year and still felt like it wasn't good enough. I also delighted chores for my kids and fiance already does all his stuff. I also learned sitting relaxing is important.
I love your insight and sharing them with me and others is a gift. Thank you so much Laura. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful 2025. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐕🦺🎆🎊🎉
Excellent video, especially for those of us who are getting used to a new normal, whether aging/perimenopause or dealing with a newly diagnosed mental or physical health condition. I'm going through all of the above, so I had to basically scrap everything (such as perfectionism and ambitious to-do lists) and just celebrate the small wins as you suggested.
Every time you say baby steps that makes me think about What About Bob. That movie is a fave of mine. ❤ Also a great movie to think about getting out of comfort zones and living life.
I have all the same problems. Now I say,"Let go let God"
If it is meant to happen, it will happen. Living in the present moment really helps.
I call catastrophizing, awfulizing and I do it myself. I have a problem with the same things. Thanks for talking about these topics and issues and how you are dealing with them. I am also going to make some changes this year too. I don’t know if I can be as brave as you and get rid of all my old to do projects? I wish! But I certainly see the benefit to doing that. I definitely try not to make commitments anymore. I’m already overwhelmed. ❤
Awfulizing is a great word! Even just letting go of one or two projects can be very freeing.
Your skin looks amazing! ❤
Thanks! It’s just because I have very bright lights shining on it. 😂
Thank you for your honesty x
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Can so relate to all these. Thanks for unpacking all these very helpful❤
Thank you for helping me get my sh-t together :)
Such a great video Laura. I love that you are slowing things down and focusing on the important bits of life we often put aside. Those are the things that fill us up. ❤ Love that you turned last year around and I look forward to your new year and to mine as well. I need a fresh year. Last year was a rough one for me. I am sick and exhausted and my mood has been crud too. ❤
... I resemble that remark 😅
It seems a lot of us have a knack for these same pitfalls. Thank you for your insights, and suggested steps forward from them 😊 I wanna be more constructive instead of just (nett neutral) productive next year, for sure! Working on my life audit now 💗 cheers!
Another great video, Laura!
Yay! I’m glad you liked it. 🥰
#1 is so hard!! especially when you have asked for help before, and been turned down.
example: im puking every few mins, single parent, asks family to take the 2 kids for abit while im ill....''we're busy, we have to pack our suitcase this evening, because we're going on holiday at the wkend'' (but its wednesday....u cnt spare a couple of hrs?).....and so it goes on. cud list a dozen times, i dnt ask nw :(
Sorry to hear this. Do you have any friends you could ask for help? I hope you do.
@@josephdaly2015 literally zero. was cut off by my fam, when got with my kids dad, and these were the only 2ppl left, his brother+wife. ya learn to fend for ya self. is y i just dnt ask. thank you for your kind words, in some way, makes me feel a little better. thank you. all the best for the New Year :)
I definitely got to work on number 1.
Good doggo 10 out of 10 . I wanna pet him.