I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE OK!!! Lots of other countries have gone back into lockdown like us in the UK and my thoughts go out to all of you. I am taking back a little control and getting my life together xx
Girl... this is outa control... in a good way... nothing like a spontaneous Sunday blast of energy, dancing, rain, wind, tidying, salty olives and whatnot else to keep things real and spice it up a bit. Thank-you... I’m done procrastinating now... back to housework... haha 🧹🧹🧹
I legit LOVED this casual video so muuuuch!!! Thank you thank you thank you, I feel like so many people feel this way right now. So positive to see you doing your best, it inspired me so much! YES to more casual videos🥰🥰🥰
Well, you don't have to wear bra anywhere :) (unless your work has a certain dress code etc.) I realised I don't need to wear a bra a while ago and I rarely do it. But I must say, it's nice to wear a bra during colder months sometimes because it gives you another layer of warmth. (If someone likes to wear a bra or feels like they need to - it's ok of course)
I got more comfortable not wearing a bra in the past months. I used to go bra-less at home before, like sometimes on weekends. Then, this year I first only put one on when I went outside (not so often this year...) and now I also haven't worn one when going out for months. It feels sooo comfotable! (but I have to say, I'm a small size and don't know how would be otherwise. And I don't do very demanding sports regarding that area of my body)
Washing my hair, tidying my space and putting on clothes rather than pyjamas are the first steps i take to get out of a rut! I love natasha oceanes workouts too!🥰
My rut-level is: wearing my hair up in a bun for 4 days and nights and I'm sure the hair tie is stuck lol - Good news is your video inspired me to do the same. Finishing this vid and gonna do some cardio and strength training after after. Alsoooo yassss for the Natacha videos. Sending you lots of love!
@@catbeara I'm still stuck to my hair tie to this day, crab clips would probably be a smart investment :') Good news is I did work-out a few times and put on a cute outfit every day since I watched this video
Love that you're planning on inclusive holiday content this year! I'll be spending Chanukah away from my entire family this year and am planning on sending them some consumable vegan treats from a small woman-owned bakery in their area. This was a great video and thanks for all you do to inspire and educate!!!
Now don’t laugh... but this 57 year old wilderness dwelling chic, currently suffering from extremely aggravated chronic Achilles tendonitis blasts her tunes and does freestyle yoyoing loud and to the max. 🪀 Currently can’t dance... so I throw... we all need our creative and physical outlets. Immy this video was the buzz I needed for today, you always keep me hyped, chilled and everything in between. Is there anything we can do to help you stay pumped and in the groove? Just let us know... we’re all in this %$%#& pandemic together... and we’re here for you!! As for the sustainability train... mine pulled out of the station a few months ago... it’s too hard right now... too many barriers... but we’ll all get back on that train when this is over. Thanks & dance on!! 💜😜🌿🇨🇦
LOVED this video! Not only is it super relatable content addressing your burnout, but the audience can also visibly see and also hear you coming back to life. Can’t wait to dive into part two!
I'm bad for running through all my conversations and then deciding that I've been horrible or shown myself up. Last night it was one from primary school - I'm 66!!
Aileen, I used to do that too, esp. while driving. Finally one day a few years ago, I heard myself saying out loud "Who gives a f***! Anybody who even might remember how embarrassed I was is now either senile or dead! " Seriously, I doubt many people even remember as they were all focused on themselves as teenagers anyway! So I have learned not just to accept the countless social gaffes I made but to embrace them and brag about them! At 73, I have much more pressing issues to deal with than the time in high school when the boys recreational basketball team walked in on me getting out of the gym shower because the janitor had messed up the schedule and left the door unlocked. Actually some of the guys later said they thought I was kinda cute trying to cover myself with one of those little ratty gym towels! But I was very shy about my body and mortified.
Thank you so much for this video Immy!! I too have been in a rut due to the pandemic; I've gained a little bit of weight and have had no motivation or desire to do anything or really take care of myself. It's so refreshing to see an influencer be so honest about being in a rut and has allowed me to have some self-compassion for myself during this time. This video has inspired me to get my life together too and get back into working out, eating well, taking care of myself, being productive, and doing things that I love! I really like the mix of vlog/life content and sustainability on your channel, so please continue that! Sending you good vibes as we head back into lockdown here in the US as well.
I LOVE this type of more casual video. We're also in lockdown here in France and I'm still at the uni, now having to study at home for a very intensive course to prepare the exam to become an English teacher. I feel as stuck in a rut pretty much all the time and don't feel like doing anything at all. I've gotten to get my butt moving again last week and seeing your video just sent me loads of good vibes and motivation to keep going ! Being active and productive actually feels much better than procrastinating and feeling like a couch potato. Thank you for the positivity and I hope you are doing great as well. 🙏🏻
Thanks for this video. I’ve gotten in a (bad) habit of waking up and immediately watching RUclips in bed on my phone for 30 min to an hour. Doesn’t usually set me on the right course for the day. But today I watched your video and then stopped, put down my phone, put on real clothes, and had a mildly productive day that made me feel good :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Fighting back is okay, but so is leaning into it! Neither is wrong. As long as it is a conscious decision, you're in control. Sometimes going with the flow of a season is much less stressful. Too often our conditioned behaviour is to improve/fight and we're adding unnecessary pressure on ourselves if we struggle in the fight and nothing seems to work out as we hoped. The smallest and easiest step is okay! Be kind to yourselves, we will all get through this eventually! I am so totally with you on this "should I put on makeup to feel better, but I cannot be bothered"-thing^^ My default is to fill in my brows for an instant pick me up.
Your authenticity is awesome! It's been so great riding this pandemic out with you/ your videos. I love that you've honored how you were feeling and that the slower, chill vibe has shown up in what you film. Tbh it's probably helping your viewers not feel alone in their own feelings. But I'm so happy for you that you're feeling renewed energy and focus! Even if you fall back into feeling blah, it's ok!! Your honesty and authenticity is what makes your channel one of my faves. ❤️
Forever coming back to your channel because of your willingness to be vulnerable, imperfect, and honest with us. Thank you for everything you do for us
Thank you for making this video! It’s so nice to know you’re not the only one who feels this way. Aaaand I’m so excited for your gift guides etc, they’re some of my fav videos on your channels!
Thank you so much for being honest. I love your aesthetics and how perfect your videos usually are, but this one made me feel like you're more of a real person that I can relate to. Like we are all in this together, thank you.
Gosh your videos lately.. such good production and always a pleasure to see how you are getting along. Very relatable even for an oldie like me. Love your honesty to see someone not afraid to be less than perfect in vlogs xx also "I'm going to go for a walk because its really sunny right now" cut to windy and rainy lol British Autumn in a nutshell
I love this video! I can’t wait for the Xmas themed videos and diys - I really want to make something creative myself as I’ve never been able to do that before! Just a note from a mental health professional - saying ‘I am going to stop worrying/negative thoughts’ is unrealistic as these thoughts are really normal! And trying to suppress our thoughts can actually have the opposite effect. Instead, I recommend introducing something called a thought record for negative thoughts (MInd over Mood is an amazing book about managing this), where you record your thoughts to help notice patterns, practice unhooking from them and if needed, start to challenge them. If they are worries - try just recording the worry thought, what you feel is the worst thing and if you can do anything about it that’s helpful long term. Then put it to one side and come back to it at a set time in the day where you are allowing yourself to worry (not too close to bedtime of course! Type cci worry time into Ecosia for more info). Also, it’s normal to have a few days feeling rough, but if this become two weeks or longer it may be a sign that further support (whether by self help or therapy) would be needed. Anyone in England and Scotland can access the IAPT service for free CBT (unfortunately being the NHS, waitlists can be 4-6weeks). To access this, just google iapt and your area and it should be the first to come up, you don’t need to see a gp first. Websites like CCI OR the Northumberland self help guides are amazing!
@@SustainablyVegan Thank you! I hope it helps! I also wanted to let you know that I recommend your Tiny Habits video to many of my patients - it is such a clear and amazing video about steps that can really help with getting back into a routine when experiencing depression. Thank you so much for creating all of your content - it truly is making a difference.
loved this! honestly who can blame anyone for being in a rut right now, but those little bursts of motivation to get out of one are magic when they happen 🌟
I have been watching so many videos like this from other youtubers to try to get out of my rut and depression. This is the only one so far that has hit home with me! Thank you so much for making this ❤
I LOVED this video!! Super stoked for a more relaxed look into the day- and some of the things you said were just spot on for a lot of people right now. Like yeah, we start the day kicking and then fall down a youtube hole for 20 minutes. Whoops. Progress isn't linear. THANK YOU.
I also do the timer thing. I'm terribly messy and big time procastinator so somtemes I just give myself the order to clean up, I put the timer and it's like 20 min to do the kitchen (or whatever room), however much i can acomplish. And then i'm like wow it's decent now!! :D
I love the chaotic and real vibe from this video. It is very nice to see that I am not the only one who is struggling. Because it is real it is motivating. Thank you :)
Thank you for making videos like this. It makes me feel better seeing that people are feeling the same way about lock down everywhere and that I am not alone in a rut
Thanks for this!!! This makes me want to get out of my own rut. I love this ‘less than perfect’ video. Makes it easier to relate and I think we are all feeling this. But now I am feeling inspired!
This year had been a challenge for all of us and I guess we all have to get back to some of the things we used to do. But no matter what we shouldn't forget to enjoy our lives and to take care not just of ourselves, but our loved ones and the environment as well.
I stopped wearing a bra, wearing mascara (it's the only make up I wore) and dying my hair when I left my full time secondary school teaching job to become a full time yoga teacher! I too feel in a rut at the moment as I'm not able to get out and teach in the studios. I'm putting so much pressure on myself to be productive but also kinda like this time to chill a bit more. I'm hoping to get a bit of cleaning done, spend time with the pup and then maybe I can focus on the non teaching aspects of my job. Such a lovely, inspiring vlog - thankyou for sharing.
Thank you so much for this video! Its nice to see that I'm not the only one going through a rut as it seems (on social media) that everyone else is super happy. I've also fallen a bit from my sustainability journey, but little by little I'm trying to get back to "normal". Anyway, I really loved this, sending lots of love from Mexico! ❤
I absolutely love that you just had fun with this video! I usually come here to feel more zen because your voice and music is very soothing but I completely understood when you said you felt in a rut and needed to feel fun. I felt that fun! Also, I am also happy that you mentioned "falling off" of sustainable topic. I used to love to make those swaps but with the pandemic I have been reverting back to the path of least resistance. I have a lot of anxiety with life but this year is just A LOT! Haha! So I've been doing things to make my anxiety less prone to flaring up and I'm trying not to be hard on myself. So even with everything going on please try to be nice to yourself because you deserve it!
I love the chill videos where you’re just being yourself Immy! I’ve been trying to get out of my rut as well it’s nice to see we’re not alone being in a rut in this crazy time. Thanks for being you.
I love seeing some of your casual videos. Especially in times like this it's nice to see how others are managing through it all and getting ideas for new things to try. Thank you for making this!
Thank you so much for this video. My wife and I have been really coming down hard on ourselves lately because we feel we're falling down on the job in so many ways, having to deal with the pandemic and also be super organized in our day to day as we have a little one. While my wife is still on maternity leave, I am working from home 2 days a week and in the office 3 days, and everything just feels so crazy and bizarre. I'm still not positive 2020 is even real!!! Seeing down to earth content like this is just such a great break. It really helps me feel like we're all in this together, that we're all feeling this way (because sometimes it does not feel that way!). Best of luck with all your plans, and thank you again for your videos!
I'm really excited for the upcoming videos! I really appreciate that you won't be doing the videos during the holiday season all about the fact that it's Christmas! So many people, me included, won't be able to be with their families this Christmas and that would be very refreshing! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I love your energy. You are right that your recent videos are perfectly planned, and I like them very much. But it's also so nice that you show that your life isn't always perfect. I am sending love and warmth from Poland
you say this video wasnt perfect. but any of your videos are ace and i think this was perfect! so honest and great and engaging. you are like a friend!
I’ve been feeling meh for sometime. So this video has been a wonderful nudge. This is the last year of my 40s and I had planned to do so much this year to celebrate that and planning the next chapter of turning 50 in January. I have still managed some fun moments but this whole lockdown covid19 thing can be a joy stealer if you allow it. And yes at times I did surrender my joy. Thanks for the nudge to get out of bed and the encouragement to get back up. Here goes....... but first coffee 😉🥰🤗🤗
Loved this more casual video! Your perspective is so relatable right now so this has made me feel alot better and inspired me to definitely make plans instead of to do lists! That clip of you walking was so funny, the weather at the minute is so changeable haha looking forward to the upcoming videos! :)
I really enjoyed watching this video while treating myself with a cup of coffee. :) I appreciate your honesty about how this pandemic and restrictions is affecting your health and life in general. I have also felt that things like sustainability and climate change have been forgotten a bit due to the corona, although this pandemic has led to people flying less which can be seen as positive. But then I feel bad when I think of how much the use of electricity has increased when people are working from home, having online meetings and conferences and probably streaming more videos than before. But as you said, practicing letting go of negative thoughts and worries, reconnect with your values and take control of your life and behaviour is something we all have to do now, in order to get past these challenging times. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming videos! And good luck with your 75 km challenge and take care! :)
This was a really great one! I like the informality of it and planing/positive content. Looking forward to your holiday ideas. I really appreciate your channel. Thanks for doing it!
Ah yes, I loved this so much! TBH I prefer your more chill videos - they are both really inspiring but also I don't feel pressure in that inspiration? It's odd, but I love these. Your colour palette and lighting is so nice and calming to watch. I'm so glad I found your channel a few years ago, you're content is really motivating and I really appreciate you doing this and being on the Internet!
Thank you so much for this! I have also been in the biggest rut this year but you are motivating me to finally “get off the couch” and get after my goals. PS. I am still physically on the couch but I did do loads of personal work and journaling and went for a walk today. So yay me! And yay you. I love that you are keeping it real with the casual videos
I am in my least favourite kind of rut! The type where I feel that I should be doing something more to be creative and feed my soul but I am seemingly useless when it comes to committing to a project! Cheers to you love! You seem to have it together and your videos inspire me to try to do better for myself ^.^
I can relate soooo much! I currently feel very lost, too and it feels good to see that I'm not the only one. So thank you very much for being so honest and sharing your struggles with us!
Loved everything about this video! Why have I not gone braless during this pandemic?! I walk around 3 miles a day but have also added dancing to my routine and 10 minute morning yoga & meditation sessions with my husband & 3 teen boys. It’s quite hysterical as we all cram into our small living room to start the day. I can’t wait for the holiday videos! I’m diving into living a more low impact life and have so much to learn. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all!
Hi Annette... I’ve seen you recently in the comments section on Immy’s Patreon and I just wanted to say a big hello. I love what you’re sharing in the SV comments section here and on Patreon & IG! I’m in my late 50’s but we don’t have kids, so it’s really fun and interesting to hear how you’re bringing your family along on your low waste journey. (I’m a high school teacher, so I get the teenager thing for sure!!) I’ll be seeing you in the comments section... keep ‘em coming... and I, too, am looking forward to Immy’s holiday/festive content. I hope you’re having a great week, greetings to you from 🇨🇦 😃.
@@marycharlebois6627 Hi Mary - nice to virtually meet you too! Immy is one of my favorite content creators and I love seeing your comments as well both here and on Patreon. :-) Have a wonderful week as well! Cheers!
Thanks for this, it was exactly what I needed. I'm in a rut myself and have been trying to get myself out of it and for some reason it helps to know that I'm not the only one feeling like this.
We also entered in the second lockdown here in Slovenia 😝 We need to wear masks all the time outside. So I try to escape to the woods as much as posible. Thank you for videos like that 🤗🤗🤗
You are so precious, I love this video. I definitely have been feeling unmotivated in the last few weeks. Watching your videos has helped me with any anxiety while working from home. Good job confronting your rut!
Immy, it is very important to keep up your sense of perspective and your sense of humor. My sister and I live far apart and both are alone during this Pandemic angst and can't visit just now. But we talk by phone every few days. And have big laughs about everything. We know each other so well that one of us can say a word or two from something from our childhood and we both start laughing uproariously. Both of us feel the weight has been lifted off us after one of these goof ball sessions.
I’ve just had to come back from my year abroad in Italy (which I’m super grateful to have been able to do even a bit of!) and I feel a bit disoriented as to knowing how to spend my time now, so this video has really helped, thanks! 💛
Really happy to see you getting up on your feet again. And so lovely to hear you rumbling in a messy but cute way. And oh my, eyeliner suites you so well!
This is great! I truly love your chill videos, but it's great to see you this energetic and a little bit all over the place - I can relate so hard. I will copy the timer to clean up, that's sound like something that'll work for me. Unfortunately I am procrastinating with this video right now
immy, this was so funny and relatable, thank you for sharing this, i had really hearty laughs. also yaay for the holiday guides 🙌 i revisit last year’s guide, even for birthday gifts! something that is helping me with my end of the day ruts is yoga with adriene, i started this years challenge home and each day is different, around 20min each day, and she’s such an inspiring dork - highly recommend for daily movement
I really enjoyed this video and your advice is spot on. Likewise, no bra, days old makeup, not showered as I've done nothing to break a sweat and I'm not going anywhere. Your honesty makes me feel less crappy about all of this. I did make a point of booking a surprise self-catering stay for my fiancé's birthday last weekend before Scotland gets a more severe lockdown, we're both essential workers who've worked right through and that wee treat really lifted our spirits.
Love your message in this video! I've also been so confused about all of the rules when it comes to sustainability. Here in NY, only some coffee shops accept reusables and others don't...hard to know anymore!
That’s really interesting - you and Simple Victoria both posted about getting out of a rut, and both made breakfast incorporating apple and peanut butter! Lovely to see you all energetic and dynamic and speaking quickly and excitedly! For awesome dance workouts, try Leilah Isaac’s belly dancing videos, or for some camp fun, The Fitness Marshal.
I would have kids in my class take breaks and do 'just dance' videos! You might have fun with that and I'd actually totally forgotten about them haha so thanks for reminding me :)
Lockdown definitely makes sustainability harder for me. Bulk stores and my favorite stores that sell vegan stuff are too far away to go to, and the nearby supermarkets have rules about putting all fruit and veg in plastic bags, and then just being in a bit of a rut makes it harder to try, especially when the easiest things to do aren't possible anymore!
I’m like you... I really intensely dislike these new rules that disallow us to use our reusable produce bags, etc. There are so many barriers against Low Waste/Zero Waste shopping right now... I understand why... but it still really bothers me 🥦🥕🥬🍎🥒. Enjoy your veggies 😃
For me, working out in general was something that got lost in my busy routine, but since march I started doing more exercise and adding dance to it has made it so much more enjoyable, like yes I am doing this for me to feel better!! The thought of doing it just to be in a physical better shape was a motivation too, but I found I can only keep it up if I feel good doing it. Long way to say, nice to see you are adding dance to your routine!
Yes! my neighbour loves dance and she did a class literally everyday of the first lockdown and it completely transformed her confidence and mental health so I am excited to add it in to my daily routine!!
Also, I too am bra avoidant when I'm home alone. I plan to do some clothes shopping but all I seem to be wearing out are pajamas and underpants! Odd that !! 🤗 💘
Having that down time to be in “a rut” is also okay. I try looking at the calm, mellow or even frustrated times as my mind body and soul trying to work something out. The important part is that we know it’s just temporary ❤️ It can motivate me to then 💥 BOOM, Let’s get out of a rut and hit the ground running!!
I love all your videos! My fave format is always a more chill non- perfectionist vibe. Id recommend getting away from the idea of perfectionism. I'm sure that's easier said than done depending on ones personality. Sending love from WI ❤️
Super late to the party here- as a non-Christian I want to say THANK YOU so much for using the neutral term of “holidays” and not contributing to the culture of exclusion. Peace and love 💕 ☮️
I enjoyed this video immensely! It was honest, funny, motivating and honestly really comforting 💚 This year’s been a weird one, we’re all just doing the best that we can. 😘
Enjoyed the positive energy from the video! I also find wearing "proper" outfits lifts my mood. I actually now try to wear only my favourite items (even the fancy ones!) Im starting to look forward to the festive/Christmas season xx
Immy, I love your videos, I feel like you are a friend that lives a bit far away haha Your videos are gentle, calming, informative and inspiring, I really enjoy watching them. I am very proud of you for this video! Physical exercises are THE PIECE that keeps things together for me. Do you film everything on your own? What gear do you use?
I would love to hear more about things you have researched and read about to help people decide what they can do help the environment. Such as (do electric vehicles really have a lower carbon footprint than gas or diesel vehicles when you factor in the carbon costs of manufacturing the vehicle and the fossil fuels used to create the electricity that powers the car?)
Exciting video ideas coming up - can’t wait to see them 😁 Yes, definitely having difficulty in following sustainability and low waste practices during this pandemic. Non-recyclable masks are going to cause a huge problem to the environment in the future. I’m also shielding my partner so having to use grocery delivery services, for which I am extremely grateful, but I am having so much more plastic waste coming into my house now than before in the form of packaging. On the positive side the pandemic is making us think more about how we can and should live more simply and I can see positive changes being adopted in the future 🙏
I'm so glad you said it, because I'm in a total rut too - I cannot get myself together to make new videos at all and instead just waste a ton of my spare time watching Netflix 😑 and speaking of sustainability - I forgot to bring reusable bags for loose veg several times this week and had to use the plastic bags from the supermarket 🤦🏻♀️ I think I'm just anxious about going to the supermarket in general lol. The UK lockdown + uncertainty over Christmas + can't see my bf + shite weather = I just want to sleep until this is all over. 😭 Sorry for the rant. What I really wanted to say was - thank you for being so positive and uplifting! ❤
Hang in there! You're not alone! I try not beat myself up if I take coffee to go in a disposable cup or stay on the couch all day long instead of doing something 'productive.' Besides, we all need a rest, laziness, losing our way so that we can appreciate finding our path again.
Check out part 2 here: ruclips.net/video/XII6NyvJgqU/видео.html
personally, I like it more when you are talking a bit fast and excited. that's why I love the energy of this video. amazing.
There's literally no shame for folks who are in a rut right now. Totally understandable!
And if you're in a rut outside of the pandemic? 🙈
@@bubblegumplastic you should NEVER EVER be ashamed for being human
I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE OK!!! Lots of other countries have gone back into lockdown like us in the UK and my thoughts go out to all of you. I am taking back a little control and getting my life together xx
Girl... this is outa control... in a good way... nothing like a spontaneous Sunday blast of energy, dancing, rain, wind, tidying, salty olives and whatnot else to keep things real and spice it up a bit. Thank-you... I’m done procrastinating now... back to housework... haha 🧹🧹🧹
Hey I'm hope you'rr well stay safe and sound. I knew there was something diferent from your previous video.
I legit LOVED this casual video so muuuuch!!! Thank you thank you thank you, I feel like so many people feel this way right now. So positive to see you doing your best, it inspired me so much! YES to more casual videos🥰🥰🥰
I love how you mentioned wearing a couple day old make up. RUclipsrs never say stuff like this but it does happen.
I contemplated not... but then thought bloody hell this is me why wouldn't I say it! So thanks for your validation, it means a lot
Immy, you're so genuine and delightful. It's like having a sweet friend on the other side of the screen.
ah thank you so much you're too kind x
Well, you don't have to wear bra anywhere :) (unless your work has a certain dress code etc.) I realised I don't need to wear a bra a while ago and I rarely do it. But I must say, it's nice to wear a bra during colder months sometimes because it gives you another layer of warmth.
(If someone likes to wear a bra or feels like they need to - it's ok of course)
I got more comfortable not wearing a bra in the past months. I used to go bra-less at home before, like sometimes on weekends. Then, this year I first only put one on when I went outside (not so often this year...) and now I also haven't worn one when going out for months.
It feels sooo comfotable!
(but I have to say, I'm a small size and don't know how would be otherwise. And I don't do very demanding sports regarding that area of my body)
Washing my hair, tidying my space and putting on clothes rather than pyjamas are the first steps i take to get out of a rut! I love natasha oceanes workouts too!🥰
My rut-level is: wearing my hair up in a bun for 4 days and nights and I'm sure the hair tie is stuck lol - Good news is your video inspired me to do the same. Finishing this vid and gonna do some cardio and strength training after after.
Alsoooo yassss for the Natacha videos. Sending you lots of love!
This is why I switched to crab-clips for my buns. Too many depressive episode hair-bobble entanglements. 😪💕
@@catbeara I'm still stuck to my hair tie to this day, crab clips would probably be a smart investment :')
Good news is I did work-out a few times and put on a cute outfit every day since I watched this video
@@HeyItsBonnieBee Oh, that's great! Happy for you. 😊💕
Love that you're planning on inclusive holiday content this year! I'll be spending Chanukah away from my entire family this year and am planning on sending them some consumable vegan treats from a small woman-owned bakery in their area. This was a great video and thanks for all you do to inspire and educate!!!
Now don’t laugh... but this 57 year old wilderness dwelling chic, currently suffering from extremely aggravated chronic Achilles tendonitis blasts her tunes and does freestyle yoyoing loud and to the max. 🪀 Currently can’t dance... so I throw... we all need our creative and physical outlets. Immy this video was the buzz I needed for today, you always keep me hyped, chilled and everything in between. Is there anything we can do to help you stay pumped and in the groove? Just let us know... we’re all in this %$%#& pandemic together... and we’re here for you!! As for the sustainability train... mine pulled out of the station a few months ago... it’s too hard right now... too many barriers... but we’ll all get back on that train when this is over. Thanks & dance on!! 💜😜🌿🇨🇦
LOVED this video! Not only is it super relatable content addressing your burnout, but the audience can also visibly see and also hear you coming back to life. Can’t wait to dive into part two!
I'm bad for running through all my conversations and then deciding that I've been horrible or shown myself up. Last night it was one from primary school - I'm 66!!
Aileen,
I used to do that too, esp. while driving. Finally one day a few years ago, I heard myself saying out loud "Who gives a f***! Anybody who even might remember how embarrassed I was is now either senile or dead! " Seriously, I doubt many people even remember as they were all focused on themselves as teenagers anyway! So I have learned not just to accept the countless social gaffes I made but to embrace them and brag about them! At 73, I have much more pressing issues to deal with than the time in high school when the boys recreational basketball team walked in on me getting out of the gym shower because the janitor had messed up the schedule and left the door unlocked. Actually some of the guys later said they thought I was kinda cute trying to cover myself with one of those little ratty gym towels! But I was very shy about my body and mortified.
Thank you so much for this video Immy!! I too have been in a rut due to the pandemic; I've gained a little bit of weight and have had no motivation or desire to do anything or really take care of myself. It's so refreshing to see an influencer be so honest about being in a rut and has allowed me to have some self-compassion for myself during this time. This video has inspired me to get my life together too and get back into working out, eating well, taking care of myself, being productive, and doing things that I love! I really like the mix of vlog/life content and sustainability on your channel, so please continue that! Sending you good vibes as we head back into lockdown here in the US as well.
I LOVE this type of more casual video. We're also in lockdown here in France and I'm still at the uni, now having to study at home for a very intensive course to prepare the exam to become an English teacher. I feel as stuck in a rut pretty much all the time and don't feel like doing anything at all. I've gotten to get my butt moving again last week and seeing your video just sent me loads of good vibes and motivation to keep going ! Being active and productive actually feels much better than procrastinating and feeling like a couch potato. Thank you for the positivity and I hope you are doing great as well. 🙏🏻
Thanks for this video. I’ve gotten in a (bad) habit of waking up and immediately watching RUclips in bed on my phone for 30 min to an hour. Doesn’t usually set me on the right course for the day. But today I watched your video and then stopped, put down my phone, put on real clothes, and had a mildly productive day that made me feel good :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Fighting back is okay, but so is leaning into it! Neither is wrong. As long as it is a conscious decision, you're in control. Sometimes going with the flow of a season is much less stressful. Too often our conditioned behaviour is to improve/fight and we're adding unnecessary pressure on ourselves if we struggle in the fight and nothing seems to work out as we hoped. The smallest and easiest step is okay! Be kind to yourselves, we will all get through this eventually!
I am so totally with you on this "should I put on makeup to feel better, but I cannot be bothered"-thing^^ My default is to fill in my brows for an instant pick me up.
wow, nice too read that. Especially "as long as it is a conscious decision, ...". I will keep that in mind :)
Your authenticity is awesome! It's been so great riding this pandemic out with you/ your videos. I love that you've honored how you were feeling and that the slower, chill vibe has shown up in what you film. Tbh it's probably helping your viewers not feel alone in their own feelings.
But I'm so happy for you that you're feeling renewed energy and focus! Even if you fall back into feeling blah, it's ok!! Your honesty and authenticity is what makes your channel one of my faves. ❤️
Forever coming back to your channel because of your willingness to be vulnerable, imperfect, and honest with us. Thank you for everything you do for us
Thank you for making this video! It’s so nice to know you’re not the only one who feels this way. Aaaand I’m so excited for your gift guides etc, they’re some of my fav videos on your channels!
Thank you so much for being honest. I love your aesthetics and how perfect your videos usually are, but this one made me feel like you're more of a real person that I can relate to. Like we are all in this together, thank you.
I so appreciate this vulnerable and simple day in your life in this collective hard moment that we're in.
Gosh your videos lately.. such good production and always a pleasure to see how you are getting along. Very relatable even for an oldie like me. Love your honesty to see someone not afraid to be less than perfect in vlogs xx also "I'm going to go for a walk because its really sunny right now" cut to windy and rainy lol British Autumn in a nutshell
I love this video! I can’t wait for the Xmas themed videos and diys - I really want to make something creative myself as I’ve never been able to do that before!
Just a note from a mental health professional - saying ‘I am going to stop worrying/negative thoughts’ is unrealistic as these thoughts are really normal! And trying to suppress our thoughts can actually have the opposite effect. Instead, I recommend introducing something called a thought record for negative thoughts (MInd over Mood is an amazing book about managing this), where you record your thoughts to help notice patterns, practice unhooking from them and if needed, start to challenge them. If they are worries - try just recording the worry thought, what you feel is the worst thing and if you can do anything about it that’s helpful long term. Then put it to one side and come back to it at a set time in the day where you are allowing yourself to worry (not too close to bedtime of course! Type cci worry time into Ecosia for more info).
Also, it’s normal to have a few days feeling rough, but if this become two weeks or longer it may be a sign that further support (whether by self help or therapy) would be needed. Anyone in England and Scotland can access the IAPT service for free CBT (unfortunately being the NHS, waitlists can be 4-6weeks). To access this, just google iapt and your area and it should be the first to come up, you don’t need to see a gp first. Websites like CCI OR the Northumberland self help guides are amazing!
Appreciate you and this comment THANK YOU xx
@@SustainablyVegan Thank you! I hope it helps! I also wanted to let you know that I recommend your Tiny Habits video to many of my patients - it is such a clear and amazing video about steps that can really help with getting back into a routine when experiencing depression. Thank you so much for creating all of your content - it truly is making a difference.
loved this! honestly who can blame anyone for being in a rut right now, but those little bursts of motivation to get out of one are magic when they happen 🌟
I have been watching so many videos like this from other youtubers to try to get out of my rut and depression. This is the only one so far that has hit home with me! Thank you so much for making this ❤
I LOVED this video!! Super stoked for a more relaxed look into the day- and some of the things you said were just spot on for a lot of people right now. Like yeah, we start the day kicking and then fall down a youtube hole for 20 minutes. Whoops. Progress isn't linear. THANK YOU.
I also do the timer thing. I'm terribly messy and big time procastinator so somtemes I just give myself the order to clean up, I put the timer and it's like 20 min to do the kitchen (or whatever room), however much i can acomplish. And then i'm like wow it's decent now!! :D
I love the chaotic and real vibe from this video. It is very nice to see that I am not the only one who is struggling. Because it is real it is motivating. Thank you :)
Thank you for making videos like this. It makes me feel better seeing that people are feeling the same way about lock down everywhere and that I am not alone in a rut
Thanks for this!!! This makes me want to get out of my own rut. I love this ‘less than perfect’ video. Makes it easier to relate and I think we are all feeling this. But now I am feeling inspired!
This year had been a challenge for all of us and I guess we all have to get back to some of the things we used to do.
But no matter what we shouldn't forget to enjoy our lives and to take care not just of ourselves, but our loved ones and the environment as well.
I stopped wearing a bra, wearing mascara (it's the only make up I wore) and dying my hair when I left my full time secondary school teaching job to become a full time yoga teacher!
I too feel in a rut at the moment as I'm not able to get out and teach in the studios. I'm putting so much pressure on myself to be productive but also kinda like this time to chill a bit more. I'm hoping to get a bit of cleaning done, spend time with the pup and then maybe I can focus on the non teaching aspects of my job.
Such a lovely, inspiring vlog - thankyou for sharing.
This has been my favourite video you’ve done for so long! Feels real and honest and just 110% you. Love the feel of it 💫⭐️
Thank you so much for this video! Its nice to see that I'm not the only one going through a rut as it seems (on social media) that everyone else is super happy. I've also fallen a bit from my sustainability journey, but little by little I'm trying to get back to "normal". Anyway, I really loved this, sending lots of love from Mexico! ❤
I absolutely love that you just had fun with this video! I usually come here to feel more zen because your voice and music is very soothing but I completely understood when you said you felt in a rut and needed to feel fun. I felt that fun! Also, I am also happy that you mentioned "falling off" of sustainable topic. I used to love to make those swaps but with the pandemic I have been reverting back to the path of least resistance. I have a lot of anxiety with life but this year is just A LOT! Haha! So I've been doing things to make my anxiety less prone to flaring up and I'm trying not to be hard on myself. So even with everything going on please try to be nice to yourself because you deserve it!
I love the chill videos where you’re just being yourself Immy! I’ve been trying to get out of my rut as well it’s nice to see we’re not alone being in a rut in this crazy time. Thanks for being you.
I love seeing some of your casual videos. Especially in times like this it's nice to see how others are managing through it all and getting ideas for new things to try. Thank you for making this!
Thank you so much for this video. My wife and I have been really coming down hard on ourselves lately because we feel we're falling down on the job in so many ways, having to deal with the pandemic and also be super organized in our day to day as we have a little one. While my wife is still on maternity leave, I am working from home 2 days a week and in the office 3 days, and everything just feels so crazy and bizarre. I'm still not positive 2020 is even real!!! Seeing down to earth content like this is just such a great break. It really helps me feel like we're all in this together, that we're all feeling this way (because sometimes it does not feel that way!). Best of luck with all your plans, and thank you again for your videos!
Really enjoyed this video! Felt v real and authentic for some reason - i think i liked the extra hint of chaos lol
I'm really excited for the upcoming videos! I really appreciate that you won't be doing the videos during the holiday season all about the fact that it's Christmas! So many people, me included, won't be able to be with their families this Christmas and that would be very refreshing! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I love your energy. You are right that your recent videos are perfectly planned, and I like them very much. But it's also so nice that you show that your life isn't always perfect.
I am sending love and warmth from Poland
I love this - when you were about to tidy your room and make a plan I was literally adding tidying up the kitchen to my list.
you say this video wasnt perfect. but any of your videos are ace and i think this was perfect! so honest and great and engaging. you are like a friend!
I’ve been feeling meh for sometime. So this video has been a wonderful nudge. This is the last year of my 40s and I had planned to do so much this year to celebrate that and planning the next chapter of turning 50 in January.
I have still managed some fun moments but this whole lockdown covid19 thing can be a joy stealer if you allow it.
And yes at times I did surrender my joy.
Thanks for the nudge to get out of bed and the encouragement to get back up.
Here goes....... but first coffee 😉🥰🤗🤗
Love your casual videos!
Loved this more casual video! Your perspective is so relatable right now so this has made me feel alot better and inspired me to definitely make plans instead of to do lists! That clip of you walking was so funny, the weather at the minute is so changeable haha looking forward to the upcoming videos! :)
6:08 "Ah did it!" Okay, I legit lost it there. 😂
Hahaha ❤️🙏🏻
I loved how relaxed you are in this video! Super enjoyable!
Love a chilled, chatty vlog!
I really liked this silly side of you! Can't wait for more content!
I really enjoyed watching this video while treating myself with a cup of coffee. :) I appreciate your honesty about how this pandemic and restrictions is affecting your health and life in general. I have also felt that things like sustainability and climate change have been forgotten a bit due to the corona, although this pandemic has led to people flying less which can be seen as positive. But then I feel bad when I think of how much the use of electricity has increased when people are working from home, having online meetings and conferences and probably streaming more videos than before. But as you said, practicing letting go of negative thoughts and worries, reconnect with your values and take control of your life and behaviour is something we all have to do now, in order to get past these challenging times.
I'm really looking forward to your upcoming videos! And good luck with your 75 km challenge and take care! :)
The "more perfect" videos are beautiful, but the chilled chatty ones are great too, don't be too hard on yourself, it's all great content!
thank you xxx
This was a really great one! I like the informality of it and planing/positive content. Looking forward to your holiday ideas. I really appreciate your channel. Thanks for doing it!
Ah yes, I loved this so much! TBH I prefer your more chill videos - they are both really inspiring but also I don't feel pressure in that inspiration? It's odd, but I love these. Your colour palette and lighting is so nice and calming to watch. I'm so glad I found your channel a few years ago, you're content is really motivating and I really appreciate you doing this and being on the Internet!
Thank you so much for this! I have also been in the biggest rut this year but you are motivating me to finally “get off the couch” and get after my goals. PS. I am still physically on the couch but I did do loads of personal work and journaling and went for a walk today. So yay me! And yay you. I love that you are keeping it real with the casual videos
I needed this! In a rut over here. Needed this seriously.
I am in my least favourite kind of rut! The type where I feel that I should be doing something more to be creative and feed my soul but I am seemingly useless when it comes to committing to a project! Cheers to you love! You seem to have it together and your videos inspire me to try to do better for myself ^.^
I can relate soooo much! I currently feel very lost, too and it feels good to see that I'm not the only one. So thank you very much for being so honest and sharing your struggles with us!
Loved everything about this video! Why have I not gone braless during this pandemic?! I walk around 3 miles a day but have also added dancing to my routine and 10 minute morning yoga & meditation sessions with my husband & 3 teen boys. It’s quite hysterical as we all cram into our small living room to start the day. I can’t wait for the holiday videos! I’m diving into living a more low impact life and have so much to learn. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all!
Hi Annette... I’ve seen you recently in the comments section on Immy’s Patreon and I just wanted to say a big hello. I love what you’re sharing in the SV comments section here and on Patreon & IG! I’m in my late 50’s but we don’t have kids, so it’s really fun and interesting to hear how you’re bringing your family along on your low waste journey. (I’m a high school teacher, so I get the teenager thing for sure!!) I’ll be seeing you in the comments section... keep ‘em coming... and I, too, am looking forward to Immy’s holiday/festive content. I hope you’re having a great week, greetings to you from 🇨🇦 😃.
@@marycharlebois6627 Hi Mary - nice to virtually meet you too! Immy is one of my favorite content creators and I love seeing your comments as well both here and on Patreon. :-) Have a wonderful week as well! Cheers!
Big time rut here, loved this video. Think we have all lost a bit of sustainability focus but it has been tough for us all and our mental health.
Just stumbled on your channel and loved this video, so relatable!
Thanks for this, it was exactly what I needed. I'm in a rut myself and have been trying to get myself out of it and for some reason it helps to know that I'm not the only one feeling like this.
We also entered in the second lockdown here in Slovenia 😝 We need to wear masks all the time outside. So I try to escape to the woods as much as posible.
Thank you for videos like that 🤗🤗🤗
You are so precious, I love this video. I definitely have been feeling unmotivated in the last few weeks. Watching your videos has helped me with any anxiety while working from home. Good job confronting your rut!
Immy, it is very important to keep up your sense of perspective and your sense of humor.
My sister and I live far apart and both are alone during this Pandemic angst and can't visit just now. But we talk by phone every few days. And have big laughs about everything. We know each other so well that one of us can say a word or two from something from our childhood and we both start laughing uproariously. Both of us feel the weight has been lifted off us after one of these goof ball sessions.
I’ve just had to come back from my year abroad in Italy (which I’m super grateful to have been able to do even a bit of!) and I feel a bit disoriented as to knowing how to spend my time now, so this video has really helped, thanks! 💛
I really like you channel and personally I find your videos motivational and somehow it calms me down. Thanks for sharing
Really happy to see you getting up on your feet again. And so lovely to hear you rumbling in a messy but cute way. And oh my, eyeliner suites you so well!
This is great! I truly love your chill videos, but it's great to see you this energetic and a little bit all over the place - I can relate so hard.
I will copy the timer to clean up, that's sound like something that'll work for me.
Unfortunately I am procrastinating with this video right now
Haha, that confused look on your face when you were doing the dance warm-up was everything! :))
omg literally me every single time haha
immy, this was so funny and relatable, thank you for sharing this, i had really hearty laughs. also yaay for the holiday guides 🙌 i revisit last year’s guide, even for birthday gifts! something that is helping me with my end of the day ruts is yoga with adriene, i started this years challenge home and each day is different, around 20min each day, and she’s such an inspiring dork - highly recommend for daily movement
Really enjoy your videos. They calm me down and also inspire me. Hugs from Northern California!!!
I really enjoyed this video and your advice is spot on. Likewise, no bra, days old makeup, not showered as I've done nothing to break a sweat and I'm not going anywhere. Your honesty makes me feel less crappy about all of this. I did make a point of booking a surprise self-catering stay for my fiancé's birthday last weekend before Scotland gets a more severe lockdown, we're both essential workers who've worked right through and that wee treat really lifted our spirits.
I loved this video, Immy! Thank you for all this authentic and heartwarming YOU! We can get out of this rut!! Sending hugs! xo
Love casual videos!
Love your message in this video! I've also been so confused about all of the rules when it comes to sustainability. Here in NY, only some coffee shops accept reusables and others don't...hard to know anymore!
That’s really interesting - you and Simple Victoria both posted about getting out of a rut, and both made breakfast incorporating apple and peanut butter! Lovely to see you all energetic and dynamic and speaking quickly and excitedly! For awesome dance workouts, try Leilah Isaac’s belly dancing videos, or for some camp fun, The Fitness Marshal.
This chill video was one of my favorites so far!
I would have kids in my class take breaks and do 'just dance' videos! You might have fun with that and I'd actually totally forgotten about them haha so thanks for reminding me :)
Sustainable festive video - love these and especially your past ones, very excited 🎉
Ruts happen- the most important part is busting yourself out of them!
Lockdown definitely makes sustainability harder for me. Bulk stores and my favorite stores that sell vegan stuff are too far away to go to, and the nearby supermarkets have rules about putting all fruit and veg in plastic bags, and then just being in a bit of a rut makes it harder to try, especially when the easiest things to do aren't possible anymore!
I’m like you... I really intensely dislike these new rules that disallow us to use our reusable produce bags, etc. There are so many barriers against Low Waste/Zero Waste shopping right now... I understand why... but it still really bothers me 🥦🥕🥬🍎🥒. Enjoy your veggies 😃
Saying "can I be arsed?" In sync with you has been the highlight of an otherwise boring Sunday 😂 #EndTheYearOfTheRut
For me, working out in general was something that got lost in my busy routine, but since march I started doing more exercise and adding dance to it has made it so much more enjoyable, like yes I am doing this for me to feel better!! The thought of doing it just to be in a physical better shape was a motivation too, but I found I can only keep it up if I feel good doing it. Long way to say, nice to see you are adding dance to your routine!
Yes! my neighbour loves dance and she did a class literally everyday of the first lockdown and it completely transformed her confidence and mental health so I am excited to add it in to my daily routine!!
Also, I too am bra avoidant when I'm home alone. I plan to do some clothes shopping but all I seem to be wearing out are pajamas and underpants! Odd that !! 🤗 💘
Having that down time to be in “a rut” is also okay. I try looking at the calm, mellow or even frustrated times as my mind body and soul trying to work something out. The important part is that we know it’s just temporary ❤️ It can motivate me to then 💥 BOOM, Let’s get out of a rut and hit the ground running!!
I love all your videos! My fave format is always a more chill non- perfectionist vibe. Id recommend getting away from the idea of perfectionism. I'm sure that's easier said than done depending on ones personality. Sending love from WI ❤️
Super late to the party here- as a non-Christian I want to say THANK YOU so much for using the neutral term of “holidays” and not contributing to the culture of exclusion. Peace and love 💕 ☮️
I enjoyed this video immensely! It was honest, funny, motivating and honestly really comforting 💚 This year’s been a weird one, we’re all just doing the best that we can. 😘
Enjoyed the positive energy from the video! I also find wearing "proper" outfits lifts my mood. I actually now try to wear only my favourite items (even the fancy ones!) Im starting to look forward to the festive/Christmas season xx
Love your grey sweater, its stunning!!
Absolutely LOVED this video!! Like all of your previous ones...but felt you kind of “closer” this time 😊😍 greetings from Italy!
Thanks for sharing! Everyone gets in a rut from time to time
This was so fun to watch. I needed this, thanks for your brill/wholesome content. Love your energy and how relatable you are ❤️
Thank you so much xx
Immy, I love your videos, I feel like you are a friend that lives a bit far away haha
Your videos are gentle, calming, informative and inspiring, I really enjoy watching them. I am very proud of you for this video! Physical exercises are THE PIECE that keeps things together for me. Do you film everything on your own? What gear do you use?
Lovely to see you more casual sometimes. You sounded really motivated and pumped up x x
I would love to hear more about things you have researched and read about to help people decide what they can do help the environment. Such as (do electric vehicles really have a lower carbon footprint than gas or diesel vehicles when you factor in the carbon costs of manufacturing the vehicle and the fossil fuels used to create the electricity that powers the car?)
Exciting video ideas coming up - can’t wait to see them 😁 Yes, definitely having difficulty in following sustainability and low waste practices during this pandemic. Non-recyclable masks are going to cause a huge problem to the environment in the future. I’m also shielding my partner so having to use grocery delivery services, for which I am extremely grateful, but I am having so much more plastic waste coming into my house now than before in the form of packaging. On the positive side the pandemic is making us think more about how we can and should live more simply and I can see positive changes being adopted in the future 🙏
I'm so glad you said it, because I'm in a total rut too - I cannot get myself together to make new videos at all and instead just waste a ton of my spare time watching Netflix 😑 and speaking of sustainability - I forgot to bring reusable bags for loose veg several times this week and had to use the plastic bags from the supermarket 🤦🏻♀️ I think I'm just anxious about going to the supermarket in general lol. The UK lockdown + uncertainty over Christmas + can't see my bf + shite weather = I just want to sleep until this is all over. 😭
Sorry for the rant. What I really wanted to say was - thank you for being so positive and uplifting! ❤
Hang in there! You're not alone! I try not beat myself up if I take coffee to go in a disposable cup or stay on the couch all day long instead of doing something 'productive.' Besides, we all need a rest, laziness, losing our way so that we can appreciate finding our path again.
@@anas.6870 Thanks so much lovely for your kind and gentle words ❤️
Love your jumper,