I am so loving your channel! I have entered a season in my life that I knew was coming but had been dreading for a few years. My husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. In April of this year, one month after I turned 60, I lost my husband of 38 years. And even though we knew what was coming, it was impossible to comprehend the magnitude of such a loss until it became reality. There is so much change at once that it is over whelming. I have the added stress of caring for my adult special needs daughter as well. You are an inspiration to me in so many ways. I feel hopeful again, even in my uncertainty about how to move forward and the scariness of doing it alone. So I just came here to say thank you!
I loved this video! Just hit record and go for it...great job. I love the idea of changing your mindset around your goals. All or nothing thinking has held me back from so much. 20 minutes is perfect after work. Keep it up!
I love your storytelling videos! You sitting in your hanging chair by the fire just talking about life is very soothing. It’s a great format and your messages are inspiring. I’m also learning how to set more attainable goals so I don’t self critique as much and instead celebrate my “small” wins ✨
Can I just say I love how you share your vulnerabilities? When I listen to you, I hear myself. I want to start a RUclips channel too but for the reasons you list…I have not. I keep telling myself I’m in the “research and development” stage but at some point I need to step it up. Girl you got this😋. I know many of us find you so inspiring. Keep on going. 2025 is your year😎
OK I cannot wait for you to start your youtube channel! We could keep each other accountable! I definitely understand the hesitation. At some point, obsessing over videos that tell us how to start a youtube channel just becomes another way to procrastinate. It's so hard to switch from consuming to posting content. But if I can do it, I know for sure that you can!!
I just stumbled on your channel this morning when I couldn’t sleep and I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed it! I’m in N.C., not a tiny house person (though I’m fascinated with them) but I am getting so much out of your videos. Keep making honest content, your community will find you!! Your house is beautiful!!
I don't think in terms of lowering expectations, but rather, changing them. I have seen awesome videos and clips from an iphone and I like the raw, genuine moments. I too run in the woods and really enjoyed this video. Fall is so beautiful.
THANK YOU for hitting record!! I needed to hear this message today. I’ve enjoyed all of your videos since you first started, but this one might just be my favorite 💕 Keep taking care of yourself and following your intuition.
I truly LOVE your insight perspective. You put into words the same/similar dynamics that I also experience. I have also resolved to accept some progress is better than no progress, even if it's not meeting the originally planned schedule. I would love to know the type of work/job you do (even if you don't share where you work) since you've said how meaningful it is...? I look forward to your future videos❣️ Blessings to you✝️
I didn’t meet all of my expectations this year but hopefully I can next year so I will work harder next year. You are doing an awesome job, we all love your videos !!!
So glad to see this video! I think my problem is that I like to have a lot of goals (24 for '24), so I don't achieve a lot of them. I still like to do it this way, though, because I can put some of the "sillier" things (ex. get a massage/find a masseuse) on the list that are just things that I want to do. I have a hard time even doing things that I really want to do.
I love a number theme, and there's nothing wrong with having goals that double as self care! If you have many goals, you have a greater chance of crossing some off the list!
YES, doing 1 or 2 rounds and sticking to 30mins is an awesome idea!!! My peri-body has not been nice to me this year, so my workout goals flew out the window in early spring. My lack of sleep was (is) so rough!! So, I decided if I could be active in SOME way for 30 minutes, M-F, that would be my new goal. I made a sticky note list of ways to be active so that it's on my wall calendar and put a red X on the days I did something. The something varies from walking, my own pool workout, pilates, or other workouts 😉. Since I use my phone for my Insight timer and morning alarm, I generally put it away until morning by 8-8:30, and my favorite way to wind down is to doodle or journal or whatever in a notebook each night or just to read a book and sometimes I just lay there and think about things I'm grateful for. Nice job keep just hitting record and going for it!! Being real and honest is your sweet spot!
Great ideas, Coach! Don’t get me started about my peri body!!! I feel like an alien is taking over my body most days!! I like your having a goal of being active in some way! Most days I have a nature trail I can walk on my lunch break and I just started doing 30 minute Pilates workouts. My booty is jello 😆😆❤️❤️
2024 was not my year. My goals were to get through my divorce and maintain a home for me and my sons, all while dealing with a health issue that cropped up in late 2023. I'm here and doing ok! Id love to start the next season with time and effort focused on a career shift and keeping my current work stable to support that shift. I had so e previous goals that were on the backburner due to my divorce taking precedence. You look much calmer and happier with this current job compared to when you were under employed. You are still working towards all the goals you set, so I see that as a win! Goals arent about reaching pefection, just moving the inertia. 😊
I left a good job to set up two tiny homes for airbnb in Tennessee and didn't get everything done to get it going. Currently living in Texas I lost the ambition to continue and decided to sell them but will be loosing so much money and all the time I spent working on them. I just came to the realization that I'm fine working a 9-5 job as long as I have my weekends off. The lot rent is only $200 but it would still be money down the drain to keep them... 1 step forward 3 steps back.
@trailheadtiny guess I just wanted to let people know that things can change drastically and the once reachable goal may be set back years, it's ok to re-evaluate based on the new circumstances and decide what is more important. Why do we want what we want, how would we sacrifice to get it?
Ha!!! I don’t set goals each year. Never have so I guess I’m a slacker. But at the present time I do have a goal of going Tiny. Finally got my husband on board! Our goal is for it to happen within a year!! And move from NC to TN 😊
I had a terrible year ranging from deaths in the family to both my husband I facing significant health issues. Last week my beloved 14 year old dog passed away. So my plan for 2025 is to try and stay positive working on getting my health back on track being number 1. Making time for exercise will be a top priority as well since this makes me feel so much better. Thanks for your honest look at How we don’t have to be perfect, life sometimes has its own ideas and lessons. Take care ❤
@@annabel1792 I’m so sorry for your many losses 💔 Mindset is everything when you’re struggling to get back to base level health and fitness. Focus on what makes you feel better and focus on what you can actually control. Let go of the rest. ❤️
Im new to your channel and Im very impressed with the quality of your videos, excellent job in my estimation. Having said that, this video actually makes me want to watch you going forward. Thank you for having the courage to let us see who you are and the wisdom you can share.
Awesome video. yes, we often set goals for ourselves that we cannot achieve. That doesn’t mean we failed ourselves as you say our goals need to be reviewed and ask ourselves is this doable really? Mine went out the window in April, I was having health issues that were not diagnosed until September 😮. My goal for the rest of the year is to take good care of myself, sleep,special diet and exercise 😊 keep filming your a fantastic speaker and don’t pull any punches. “True Grit”❤❤
Just being aware of what you want to achieve and how to get there is half the battle. 2024 has been the worst year of my life. In a nutshell, I’m dealing with a divorce, moving out of the family home, I lost my Dad earlier this year and trying to hang onto my job. I’m 53 years old with an 8 year old child, so it’s hard. If I went into detail of what I’ve faced this year, you could make a movie out of it (or at least a soap episode!). But I’m heading towards the end of the year with my sanity intact. So I’ll take that as a win!
My goodness!!! I am so sorry for your loss and for all of life just piling up on you. Sometimes it feels like when one area of life falls apart all the other areas try to follow suite. Hang in there, friend. You are stronger than you think ❤️
@ Thanks Jen, I almost lost my mind at the beginning of the year, but right now I’m feeling good and positive about the future. I’m hoping to be in a new home by Christmas (I’d have loved a tiny home but they’re really uncommon here in the UK) and I cannot wait! Watching people like you share their lives really helps, as I know you’ve had to bounce back after divorce too. But I reckon we’re rocking it!
When I used to work downtown San Francisco, I used to use my lunch hour and walk around the city. I would choose a different path each walk to avoid boredom. any chance you can walk some days at work? You rock and the information is amazing. I want to downsize, and any ideas will just be added to my toolbox. Thank you.
I noticed the last time I saw the outside of you home you didnt have skirting do you have any yet? if you have 3 Inch foam all around it will help so much ...just wondering
Done is better than not, think about it being done, better and best, best is good if that's all you do, better is good if you're not overwhelmed by everything else you need to do but done is what you can achieve with everything you need and want to do, so aim for done and everything else is fine. My aim this year was to get better (health wise) i needed more surgery and spent a month in hospital 😂, should have been 4 hours, oops. But I am so much better now, I can do my own housework and drive again, so I'm going to say personally I'm better. ❤
Instead of doing my goals in January, for the New Year..I wait until April. There is too much darkness in January for me to have a goal setting mindset. I need daylight...and waiting until April ...I'm more successful at achieving what I set out for myself...
Now that you’ve been at the job is there any chance for hybrid work. Most working people don’t work out more than a 1/2 hour. You are doing awesome and also inspired me to create clear goals.
Well my annual review is coming up and that really is like the only thing I don’t like about the job so I definitely will bring it up. But I also brought it up at my 90 day review and nothing happened. I’m glad it inspired you! I’m actually working on my 2025 goals this weekend 🎉❤️
@@trailheadtinyNot sure how you mentioned it, just vaguely like would you consider allowing it? As a question. But maybe if you could be more specific. Narrow down days you’d like to be remote based on your work schedule. Like busy office days you work in house, and days when you work solitary you can do those from home. Or if it varies say specifically. I’d like to work two days a week from home, as my schedule permits. And not word it as a question and just sit quietly and wait for a response. Lol. (Hard to do, I know). One thing I know if it benefits them like when I work on these things if I do them at home it will be more efficient because I won’t be distracted, rather than my commute stinks and I have no work life balance, but if your company is forward thinking and wants to support that balance then go that route. It’s hard. If you are one of many if they let you they might have to let everyone, and that might not work.
You do NOT need to workout an hour a day to be healthy or see results. 20-30 mins is ideal. HIIT, strength training upper or lower body or whole body cardio -switch up daily. Also why are you out at 7 and not home until 6? How long is your workday?
You are absolutely right. And I do want to say that I’m not obsessed with working out. I just like having a full hour of “me” time, really. I think opting for shorter workouts will do just as much for me mentally! My work hours are 8-5 and I have an hour commute in heavy traffic both ways. No hybrid or remote options.
@@trailheadtiny that’s a long commute and workday-boo. Smart thinking- 1 for you spending the time YOU need that and have each day is perfect. Whether it is 45 mins workout and 15 mins reading or vice versa.
Great video thank you for sharing and being so open about your situation with your audience. And you look very pretty in this video 💕 I also want to make a suggestion.. if you are unable to post longer videos weekly, please try and post Shorts on here so that will help growing your channel and it will ensure your subscribers what they can expect from this channel.. And 1 hour workouts everyday is not required to stay fit / healthy.. maybe 20-30 mins a day is more than enough and 3-5 days a week not even everyday I can honestly relate to everything you’ve listed in this video.. I started a RUclips channel (on my other account) stopped uploading after losing my dad.. (an excuse) this was 2-3 years ago and I still haven’t got around hitting that record button again We got this.. I love your tiny house journey and I aspire to have one day Sending love from London, UK ❤
I’m so sorry about your dad. Thank you for the tips. I started doing 20 minute Pilates workouts this week and they are seriously hard!! Def helps with sleep. I hope you make your way back to your RUclips channel. Best of luck!
I was able to save 600 miles of drive time by transferring my job location. Still need try more hacks, maybe food preparation and cold coffee into a gallon jug for the week. Less screen time. More sleep, massage and baths and time in nature with prayer and meditation to God. 😊❤
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Yes, lower your expectations!! You are doing a great job!!
Thanks for the encouragement! 🙌
I am so loving your channel! I have entered a season in my life that I knew was coming but had been dreading for a few years. My husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. In April of this year, one month after I turned 60, I lost my husband of 38 years. And even though we knew what was coming, it was impossible to comprehend the magnitude of such a loss until it became reality. There is so much change at once that it is over whelming. I have the added stress of caring for my adult special needs daughter as well. You are an inspiration to me in so many ways. I feel hopeful again, even in my uncertainty about how to move forward and the scariness of doing it alone. So I just came here to say thank you!
I loved this video! Just hit record and go for it...great job. I love the idea of changing your mindset around your goals. All or nothing thinking has held me back from so much. 20 minutes is perfect after work. Keep it up!
It's so good to have a shift in perspective. I am so glad it resonated with you!
A lot of these RUclips creators don't have jobs outside of RUclips. I love your honesty and positivity. 💛
Thank you! 🙏🏻
I love your storytelling videos! You sitting in your hanging chair by the fire just talking about life is very soothing. It’s a great format and your messages are inspiring. I’m also learning how to set more attainable goals so I don’t self critique as much and instead celebrate my “small” wins ✨
Thank you I needed to hear this today! Keep celebrating those small wins! ❤️
Can I just say I love how you share your vulnerabilities? When I listen to you, I hear myself. I want to start a RUclips channel too but for the reasons you list…I have not. I keep telling myself I’m in the “research and development” stage but at some point I need to step it up. Girl you got this😋. I know many of us find you so inspiring. Keep on going. 2025 is your year😎
OK I cannot wait for you to start your youtube channel! We could keep each other accountable! I definitely understand the hesitation. At some point, obsessing over videos that tell us how to start a youtube channel just becomes another way to procrastinate. It's so hard to switch from consuming to posting content. But if I can do it, I know for sure that you can!!
@@trailheadtiny you inspire me😋
I just stumbled on your channel this morning when I couldn’t sleep and I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed it! I’m in N.C., not a tiny house person (though I’m fascinated with them) but I am getting so much out of your videos. Keep making honest content, your community will find you!! Your house is beautiful!!
Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤
I don't think in terms of lowering expectations, but rather, changing them. I have seen awesome videos and clips from an iphone and I like the raw, genuine moments. I too run in the woods and really enjoyed this video. Fall is so beautiful.
THANK YOU for hitting record!! I needed to hear this message today. I’ve enjoyed all of your videos since you first started, but this one might just be my favorite 💕 Keep taking care of yourself and following your intuition.
Thank you so much 😊❤️🙏🏻
I truly LOVE your insight perspective. You put into words the same/similar dynamics that I also experience. I have also resolved to accept some progress is better than no progress, even if it's not meeting the originally planned schedule. I would love to know the type of work/job you do (even if you don't share where you work) since you've said how meaningful it is...? I look forward to your future videos❣️ Blessings to you✝️
I am so glad you resonate with the video! I’m a graphic designer, and so happy to be doing creative work again 😀
I didn’t meet all of my expectations this year but hopefully I can next year so I will work harder next year. You are doing an awesome job, we all love your videos !!!
It's great to be motivated to work hard, but make sure you are kind to yourself! ❤️❤️❤️
So glad to see this video! I think my problem is that I like to have a lot of goals (24 for '24), so I don't achieve a lot of them. I still like to do it this way, though, because I can put some of the "sillier" things (ex. get a massage/find a masseuse) on the list that are just things that I want to do. I have a hard time even doing things that I really want to do.
I love a number theme, and there's nothing wrong with having goals that double as self care! If you have many goals, you have a greater chance of crossing some off the list!
I love how down to earth, real and objective you are! It's so comforting to hear you think out loud! I really relate to it! You are doing great =)
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Great content! Thank you for planting a deep seed for goal setting in 2025. Look forward to your next post, when ever that is lololololo
YES, doing 1 or 2 rounds and sticking to 30mins is an awesome idea!!! My peri-body has not been nice to me this year, so my workout goals flew out the window in early spring. My lack of sleep was (is) so rough!! So, I decided if I could be active in SOME way for 30 minutes, M-F, that would be my new goal. I made a sticky note list of ways to be active so that it's on my wall calendar and put a red X on the days I did something. The something varies from walking, my own pool workout, pilates, or other workouts 😉. Since I use my phone for my Insight timer and morning alarm, I generally put it away until morning by 8-8:30, and my favorite way to wind down is to doodle or journal or whatever in a notebook each night or just to read a book and sometimes I just lay there and think about things I'm grateful for. Nice job keep just hitting record and going for it!! Being real and honest is your sweet spot!
Great ideas, Coach! Don’t get me started about my peri body!!! I feel like an alien is taking over my body most days!! I like your having a goal of being active in some way! Most days I have a nature trail I can walk on my lunch break and I just started doing 30 minute Pilates workouts. My booty is jello 😆😆❤️❤️
2024 was not my year. My goals were to get through my divorce and maintain a home for me and my sons, all while dealing with a health issue that cropped up in late 2023. I'm here and doing ok! Id love to start the next season with time and effort focused on a career shift and keeping my current work stable to support that shift. I had so e previous goals that were on the backburner due to my divorce taking precedence. You look much calmer and happier with this current job compared to when you were under employed. You are still working towards all the goals you set, so I see that as a win! Goals arent about reaching pefection, just moving the inertia. 😊
It sounds like you are on the right track! Divorce really turns things upside down. Kudos to you for sticking with your goals ❤️
You are doing great!
I didn’t make goals. 😭 Really love your openness & your honesty.
I left a good job to set up two tiny homes for airbnb in Tennessee and didn't get everything done to get it going. Currently living in Texas I lost the ambition to continue and decided to sell them but will be loosing so much money and all the time I spent working on them. I just came to the realization that I'm fine working a 9-5 job as long as I have my weekends off. The lot rent is only $200 but it would still be money down the drain to keep them... 1 step forward 3 steps back.
I’m so sorry to hear this!
@trailheadtiny guess I just wanted to let people know that things can change drastically and the once reachable goal may be set back years, it's ok to re-evaluate based on the new circumstances and decide what is more important. Why do we want what we want, how would we sacrifice to get it?
Ha!!! I don’t set goals each year. Never have so I guess I’m a slacker. But at the present time I do have a goal of going Tiny. Finally got my husband on board! Our goal is for it to happen within a year!! And move from NC to TN 😊
That is awesome! I am so excited for you! I am excited to hear more about your plans.
I had a terrible year ranging from deaths in the family to both my husband I facing significant health issues. Last week my beloved 14 year old dog passed away. So my plan for 2025 is to try and stay positive working on getting my health back on track being number 1. Making time for exercise will be a top priority as well since this makes me feel so much better. Thanks for your honest look at
How we don’t have to be perfect, life sometimes has its own ideas and lessons. Take care ❤
@@annabel1792 I’m so sorry for your many losses 💔 Mindset is everything when you’re struggling to get back to base level health and fitness. Focus on what makes you feel better and focus on what you can actually control. Let go of the rest. ❤️
Im new to your channel and Im very impressed with the quality of your videos, excellent job in my estimation. Having said that, this video actually makes me want to watch you going forward. Thank you for having the courage to let us see who you are and the wisdom you can share.
I appreciate you watching and thank you for your kind words! 🙏
New subscriber today. Keep making videos and I will be here for them. Rita from Missouri.
Thank you Rita! ❤️
Awesome video. yes, we often set goals for ourselves that we cannot achieve. That doesn’t mean we failed ourselves as you say our goals need to be reviewed and ask ourselves is this doable really? Mine went out the window in April, I was having health issues that were not diagnosed until September 😮. My goal for the rest of the year is to take good care of myself, sleep,special diet and exercise 😊 keep filming your a fantastic speaker and don’t pull any punches. “True Grit”❤❤
Thank you so much! Keep taking care of you!! ❤️
oh and that video of the blue sky and golden leaves....are you kidding me?? heaven!!
Just being aware of what you want to achieve and how to get there is half the battle. 2024 has been the worst year of my life. In a nutshell, I’m dealing with a divorce, moving out of the family home, I lost my Dad earlier this year and trying to hang onto my job. I’m 53 years old with an 8 year old child, so it’s hard. If I went into detail of what I’ve faced this year, you could make a movie out of it (or at least a soap episode!). But I’m heading towards the end of the year with my sanity intact. So I’ll take that as a win!
My goodness!!! I am so sorry for your loss and for all of life just piling up on you. Sometimes it feels like when one area of life falls apart all the other areas try to follow suite. Hang in there, friend. You are stronger than you think ❤️
@ Thanks Jen, I almost lost my mind at the beginning of the year, but right now I’m feeling good and positive about the future. I’m hoping to be in a new home by Christmas (I’d have loved a tiny home but they’re really uncommon here in the UK) and I cannot wait! Watching people like you share their lives really helps, as I know you’ve had to bounce back after divorce too. But I reckon we’re rocking it!
When I used to work downtown San Francisco, I used to use my lunch hour and walk around the city. I would choose a different path each walk to avoid boredom. any chance you can walk some days at work? You rock and the information is amazing. I want to downsize, and any ideas will just be added to my toolbox. Thank you.
I noticed the last time I saw the outside of you home you didnt have skirting do you have any yet? if you have 3 Inch foam all around it will help so much ...just wondering
I honestly wouldn’t even know where to start with this! But I do need to figure it out. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂
Done is better than not, think about it being done, better and best, best is good if that's all you do, better is good if you're not overwhelmed by everything else you need to do but done is what you can achieve with everything you need and want to do, so aim for done and everything else is fine. My aim this year was to get better (health wise) i needed more surgery and spent a month in hospital 😂, should have been 4 hours, oops. But I am so much better now, I can do my own housework and drive again, so I'm going to say personally I'm better. ❤
I’m so happy to hear that you’re better!! ❤️❤️
Instead of doing my goals in January, for the New Year..I wait until April. There is too much darkness in January for me to have a goal setting mindset. I need daylight...and waiting until April ...I'm more successful at achieving what I set out for myself...
I’m totally with you on that! I tend to actually start my real goals around my birthday in March☀️.
Now that you’ve been at the job is there any chance for hybrid work. Most working people don’t work out more than a 1/2 hour. You are doing awesome and also inspired me to create clear goals.
Well my annual review is coming up and that really is like the only thing I don’t like about the job so I definitely will bring it up. But I also brought it up at my 90 day review and nothing happened. I’m glad it inspired you! I’m actually working on my 2025 goals this weekend 🎉❤️
@@trailheadtinyNot sure how you mentioned it, just vaguely like would you consider allowing it? As a question. But maybe if you could be more specific. Narrow down days you’d like to be remote based on your work schedule. Like busy office days you work in house, and days when you work solitary you can do those from home. Or if it varies say specifically. I’d like to work two days a week from home, as my schedule permits. And not word it as a question and just sit quietly and wait for a response. Lol. (Hard to do, I know). One thing I know if it benefits them like when I work on these things if I do them at home it will be more efficient because I won’t be distracted, rather than my commute stinks and I have no work life balance, but if your company is forward thinking and wants to support that balance then go that route. It’s hard. If you are one of many if they let you they might have to let everyone, and that might not work.
You do NOT need to workout an hour a day to be healthy or see results. 20-30 mins is ideal. HIIT, strength training upper or lower body or whole body cardio -switch up daily. Also why are you out at 7 and not home until 6? How long is your workday?
You are absolutely right. And I do want to say that I’m not obsessed with working out. I just like having a full hour of “me” time, really. I think opting for shorter workouts will do just as much for me mentally! My work hours are 8-5 and I have an hour commute in heavy traffic both ways. No hybrid or remote options.
@@trailheadtiny that’s a long commute and workday-boo. Smart thinking- 1 for you spending the time YOU need that and have each day is perfect. Whether it is 45 mins workout and 15 mins reading or vice versa.
Great video thank you for sharing and being so open about your situation with your audience.
And you look very pretty in this video 💕
I also want to make a suggestion.. if you are unable to post longer videos weekly, please try and post Shorts on here so that will help growing your channel and it will ensure your subscribers what they can expect from this channel..
And 1 hour workouts everyday is not required to stay fit / healthy.. maybe 20-30 mins a day is more than enough and 3-5 days a week not even everyday
I can honestly relate to everything you’ve listed in this video.. I started a RUclips channel (on my other account) stopped uploading after losing my dad.. (an excuse) this was 2-3 years ago and I still haven’t got around hitting that record button again
We got this.. I love your tiny house journey and I aspire to have one day
Sending love from London, UK ❤
I’m so sorry about your dad. Thank you for the tips. I started doing 20 minute Pilates workouts this week and they are seriously hard!! Def helps with sleep. I hope you make your way back to your RUclips channel. Best of luck!
I was able to save 600 miles of drive time by transferring my job location. Still need try more hacks, maybe food preparation and cold coffee into a gallon jug for the week. Less screen time. More sleep, massage and baths and time in nature with prayer and meditation to God. 😊❤
Wow!! Talk about saving some time. Great ideas. 💡
Do we need yearly goals? 🤷🏻♀️
For me, I wouldn’t say I made a literal list, as much as these are simply the pain points in my life that I’ve been struggling to find solutions for.