A new "hobby" I picked up is that I started writing letters to my friends and drawing them postcards. I gave myself permission to send my friends the worst possible drawings. It got me doing more art, and my friends get a silly surprise in the mail.
You have NO idea how much I needed this video, I just got laid off and it’s been taking a massive toll on my mental health, thank you so much for this Jamie 💕
One of my fav. Things to calm me down is to make a cup of tea and drink it with full concentration... Like I only drink in that time... No social media, no phone call, not even a book... Smelling and sipping the tea intently... Just brings me so much joy....
I have crocheted for years, usually in the winter because I do blankets:) I also volunteer one day a week at the pregnancy center and am mentoring three women right now ages 17 to early thirties. Very rewarding!! Also love going to church and being spiritually refreshed.
No joke I turned 50 and fell in love with makeup-hence finding you Jamie. I love applying it and setting up my antique vanity. It’s just joy. I started embroidery during the pandemic and I plan to do that once again when winter comes. I make organic skincare and herbal salves, and am a healer so most of my time is already creating.
spending time with pets. they don't want anything from you, you can enjoy silence together. And they love you sooo much they make you feel special. On a different note your perfume doodles are my favs and I hope you do more :)
Jamie, thank you! This could not have come at a better time for me. I need to practice self love and care right now. I’ve been displaced from my home due to my neighbor setting her building on fire. I need little moments of joy and I can’t wait to read everyone else’s comments too! Thank you beautiful Jamie!
I’m sorry your summer isn’t going well. My summer has also been really tough and it’s still on going. I hope it gets better for us. I think just taking a proper shower, turning on music that makes you feel calm or good, taking the extra steps to do a body scrub, a hair mask/face mask, just pamper yourself helps me. I think sometimes the hardest part sometimes is just starting. To start getting into the hobbies that bring you joy, self care etc. Once I start I usually feel better afterwards. Taking a walk with my dog, exercising, just getting ready even if I have no where to go, disconnect from socials, make a list of what needs to be done and tackle the easy stuff so there’s less on my plate, it all helps. The over arching theme of this year for me is just giving myself grace, practicing gratitude and to open up to friends and family about my emotions. When I’m having a bad day, I need to give myself grace and not beat myself up over it. I try to hold onto the idea of “this too shall pass” mentality because it will. I also try to practice gratitude because when times are tough, there is still so much to be grateful for and can help put certain stressors into perspective. I’m not an open person with my emotions but I’m pushing myself to and its not only helped me but helps me build even stronger connections with the people that care about me. If anyone else is struggling just know you’re not alone and it does get better ❤️🩹
i just started crocheting too!!! i’m exactly the same way, my brain will NOT stop thinking. reading and crocheting are the best for quieting my mind because i have to focus!
Self care is so much more than bubble baths and face masks. Finding things that bring you joy when you feel like a dark cloud is over you or your brain is in overdrive is so important. I hope you start to feel better soon ❤
Came back to tell you - my mom and I got woobly kits as a craft to do together during her stay with me, and we have LOVED. What a fantastic recommendation. So fun, so many laughs, truely a joyful experience. Props to their creators and you for sharing ❤
My easy tip is just allowing yourself to be excited about little things, and reflecting and chatting through those things every night. What were the little joys in the day? A nice chat with someone new? An extra yummy coffee? Learnt something new? Finished a project/got something done? ENJOY IT ALL!
The kindle, absolutely. I traveled a lot for work and had to switch, and I love it, always carry it, stops me doomscrolling, and I read A LOT more than I did before. Also, you can get your library books delivered straight to there!
Amazing video Jamie! Please, do it on the monthly basis, like I could watch it nonstop :D I love the randomness of the things, as indeed, there are so many different things at different times that just spark joy in us
I’m obsessed with sewing! I make bags, quilts, potholders, etc… It’s escapism at its finest. Podcast or audiobook playing, fun fabric and my cat in the middle of everything!❤
I recently started volunteering at my local animal shelter. I mostly walk the dogs. It’s been a great hobby that gets me outside, exercising, doesn’t cost money, and doesn’t involve food or drinks. And playing with dogs is just so rewarding and therapeutic 💙
My house plants bring me allot of joy. I walk around and touch their little leaves and check on them. Being able to keep them alive and thriving makes me feel like I’m accomplishing something everyday
Lately I've been liking doing a 7 step skin care routine (the toner type) after a hard day, there's something about looking in the mirror and taking care of myself that is very calming.
Gus is BEAUTIFUL. When my mind is super busy I really love to pick a space in my house to reorganize and/or rearrange. I love finding new configurations for my space and getting rid of stuff I don't need! I started learning crochet last winter, but I want to pick it up again and finish some projects!
I added stickers to my agenda at work today. Sometimes just sitting and looking out the window helps too! Or reading. That is something that will calm my mind.
I love to listen to podcasts and draw on my iPad or podcast and play outside with my dog. This was such a great video, thank you so much for sharing these!
I’m going through a breakup and I started a new routine. I bought speciality coffee and make myself a cappuccino every morning and then go on my balcony and read a chapter or two of my book and start my day that way. It’s been very relaxing and a great start to the day. I also started journaling, everytime I feel a strong emotion, the way I release it is by taking a pen and writing all about it in my journal. Also, I googled some shadow work questions and answer them from time to time. And music!! Good music! Dancing or pretending I’m giving a performance in my apartment gets my serotonin up up up! Light makeup also even though I’m not leaving the house. Everytime I pass by any mirror I feel cute and that makes me happier. :)
Crochet has been my happy place for many years, I love it so much. I have a collection of fruits and vegetables I made that are in a bowl on my dining room table, it’s the best non-perishable centerpiece!
Really helpful, great video. Thank you! I used to spend my childhood allowance money on notebook paper and pens, I still enjoy doing that. Gus is mega adorable! Def agree about cats - my 11 year old cat keeps me laughing. He doesn't like walking so he runs everywhere. Other times I have to carry him like a baby.
Injecting joyful things into my day is crucial for me as a sahm with two littles. Actually doing my makeup in the morning is a huge one. Getting dressed not in leggings and sweatpants is another. There is not time for major hobbies but the little things do have an impact
Here for the stationary haul! Haha a full video would be lovely 💜💜 when you were describing the perfect paper with the perfect pen OMG JAMIE I FEEL YOU ON THIS!!
Love this video! I started crocheting about a year and a half ago after we had to put my dog down because I needed a distraction and I became obsessed! I made like 5 blankets within 6 months 😂 but it’s so relaxing and also helps keep me focused!
One of my favourite pick-me-up songs when I want to dance around the house and add a little joy to my day is Watermelon Sugar. It just makes me smile (and feel like a baddie dancing in my pyjamas lol) 😊
I'm so obsessed with Nota-bene when I lived there! They sometimes have special events that you can add your name in gold foil to letter notebooks, and this made me so happy!
Honestly , been following you a long time ! I have to say I love you talk about other things you enjoyed in life that you enjoyed with us all! Definitely looking forward more these videos in the future 🤩🤩!! Yes ! Stationary you definitely either no feeling or obsessed about it 😂10/10 agree with you!!
I freaking love crochet! I started 11 months ago and now my closet looks like a yarn store and I own about 40 different hooks! Just finished a baby blanket. So many great creators on RUclips!
Welcome to the yarn world!! :) It's very addictive and great for mental health. I learned to crochet during the pandemic, which got me back into knitting. It's such a great hobby! Cute makes!
My selfcare habit is knitting! It has the same effect on me which you described you experience while crocheting 😊 keeps your mind focussed on what‘s in front of you and stops it from wandering off. I also have to force myself to put down my needles to go to bet 😂
I have also had the blahs this summer, after a trip that got ruined at the beginning of the summer. Love these ideas and how it doesn’t have to be a whole day…just moments.
Girl! I got woobles the moment I saw it on your instagram. I LOVE IT! I’m ready to make a cute top! My mental health has felt like a huge uphill battle so I’m starting small. Eating a great meal, taking my dog for a walk, working out.
New stationary makes me feel like I have my life together… whether I do or not. Also gives me the new school year feel- which was always a new beginning and new opportunity feel
Been in a really bad funk this whole summer too and one thing that really has been helping me is my morning walks. There are neighborhood cats that greet me during my walks that always make my day 😊 I’ve been looking for more ways to take care of myself, so thank you for this video 💖 take care!!
I am sorry that you are struggling with your mental health. By creating this video you brought joy to so many others! I’ve been struggling lately by loosing doctors right and left and it has been such a strain. It sounds trivial but my pain therapist retired, my fibro specialist retired, my primary care of over 20 years retiring in September and my pain doctor had a minor heart attack and is over 70 so I am expecting that letter any day. So I guess my new hobby is find a herd of great young doctors? Scent is one of my favorite mood boosters. I wear it every day 99% for me, and I no longer save the good stuff! Our dog Tabitha brings me great joy and forces me to seek fresh air. I have an obsession with beautiful paper and luxury boxes. I love fine China but my collection is much like the boxes and I’m not Martha Stewart nor do I live in the White House with my own China pantry. I can’t decide if my next hobby should be learning how to crochet or knit. Love the little counter doo-dah! Gift giving is another one of my hobbies. I try to find the perfect objects or experiences to all of my family and friends and it brings me the most joy.
I definitely wouldn't say that's trivial! I'm in and out of the Dr's office myself (autoimmune stuff) and up until yesterday (rip, the goodest old boy, hence why I'm here trying to distract myself) the vet was a lot the same. Finding a good doctor for ANYTHING is insanely hard! Especially for chronic issues! Hope you find someone who listens to you amd knows their stuff.
From one Gemini to another... this rang so true! I am the same, I need creative hobbies and when I start one I just go all in. I have recently discovered embroidery and love it so much. Like you said, it gives you peace but your mind is focused since it's not a mindless task. Journaling even just 5 minutes is really helpful. Yoga, meditation, nail stamping, crafts, candle-making. I love to try new things that make me feel creative and spark joy.
Great video. Nice to hear what makes you feel good and the special things you do god yourself in order to feel that way!! We all can learn from you and take a bit more time to love ourselves!😊
What a wonderful video. I loved every bit of this and could connect to so many things you shared. I love walking or biking outdoors for some vitamin D- taking our dog with me is an added bonus! Splurging on a facial and/or massage is another one of my favorite self care habits.
I am a witness to the power of cat owning and its benefits for mental health. I still live with my parents (out of necessity since housing is so expensive where I live) and they always very much disliked cats. I loved all animals but never thought of owning a cat when I was little since my parents disliked them so much. Cats dislike my father a lot (they still do) and my mom thinks they have "weird energy". Turns out, during the pandemic, I saw an ad for some recue kittens up for adoption. I asked my mom like I ask everyday about dogs and she, surprisingly, out of nowhere, said yes. I was researching owning a cat for a while so I was sort of prepared for it. I picked my cat Artemis in the beginning of the pandemic. She is absolutely everything to me. I wake up happy because I will see her there when I wake up. I go to sleep happy because she makes it a point to sleep with me, at the same time, everyday, no matter what time I lay down. She waits for me at the door everyday when I come back from work. She taps my arm when she wants me to stop stressing and give her a little attention. I got so much more healthy mentally when I got her that my mom says that the cat is our biggest blessing during the past few years. She loves the cat. My dad loves the cat (the cat is not very fond of him but still). She is the most pampered little cat and the current owner of the house. I love her to bits. Get a cat. Just do it. They are not inta-love such as dogs most of the time, but you learn to love them and their personalities.
omg before you started with your list i was like: i’m gonna write crochet! and then you said the same thing haha. Honestly nothing beats crochet with ypur fave beverage and some youtube or series in the background. It relaxes me like nothing else and i’m so happy you discovered that too 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Thanks Jamie for sharing this video of things that make you happy and sparks joy 😊 ❤ i would love to see a dedicated video with Gus 😻 Seeing Gus makes me Happy 😊
Jamie, thank you for this - I really enjoyed it and appreciate that what’s bringing you joy made me think outside of the box. It acted as a reminder that little things, that keep us in the moment, have so much value. I’m happy you’ve found some outlets and you’ve given me some ideas to help me through similar times. You’re lovely 😊.
Pottery - making hand built or wheel thrown pottery brings me joy and helps me to manage my anxiety. It feels good to play with mud! 😂 of course, I’ve discovered that I can doodle on my pots with underglazes. So many possibilities!
I’m late to this but I honestly get a boost of joy when I get whiffs of my perfume throughout the day. I totally wear it for me, like I won’t even go out 😂
LOVE this video. I feel seen after hearing you talk about stationary and finding the perfect pen with paper! Haha. I am in sales and drive literally my entire day for hours at a time and I find a lot of joy in murder mystery podcasts. Specifically ones that are a series. Morning prep consists of a fresh latte with cinnamon on top. If I don’t have it, my day is off. And in the evening, I love a cup of loose leaf tea with a spoonful of unfiltered honey. A lot of people have been talking to me about matcha recently! I guess I need to try it! Side note: your videos are hands down my absolute fav to watch in the mornings while I do makeup! Your voice is so nice😂 I saw this video last night but saved it to my watch list so I could tune in while I get ready.
I feel like we are very similar. My boyfriend actually bought me a Wooble and I haven't started it b/c I was worried that I wouldn't do it perfectly and I'd "mess it up." This video is the kick I need to just GIVE IT A TRY! Something I love for myself is having actual physical magazine subscriptions! I think we have collectively as a society forgotten how fun it is to receive stuff in the mail, and it's just so exciting when you can set aside time for yourself to read a new magazine that arrives in your mailbox. Can be trashy or highbrow, whatever makes you happy :)
My “crocheting” is diamond painting. Like so many, I have a stressful job and have a hard time shutting my brain off. You need to focus when diamond painting, but not so much that it’s not enjoyable. It’s just enough to keep me from thinking about work, etc.
So, first of all this video definitely brought me joy! I love wholesome things like this so thank you. God and reflecting on my blessings bless me. I love knitting and makeup. A good book or audiobook makes me happy. Also a good show.
Hobby graveyard!! I definitely have one of those. A full closet. I can't bring myself to sell/donate all of the supplies I haven't touched in years. Currently I'm all about Lego. I'm not creative, so the creativity is done for me. I pick up a kit from time to time and just wait until I'm in the mood for it. Very relaxing, and makes some cool decor!
I play animal crossing while I listen to / watch my favorite podcast, beauty YTer (like you Jamie!!) or show. It's goal oriented game and it just passes the time and I can dive into a fantasy world where animals talk and live on your island and all you have to do is catch fish and bugs.
A new "hobby" I picked up is that I started writing letters to my friends and drawing them postcards. I gave myself permission to send my friends the worst possible drawings. It got me doing more art, and my friends get a silly surprise in the mail.
I love this hobby idea!!
That is so cute!
I love this!!!
What an awesome idea!! Love everything about that.
You have NO idea how much I needed this video, I just got laid off and it’s been taking a massive toll on my mental health, thank you so much for this Jamie 💕
@marissa2760 Sending you love! 🤍🤍🤍
Got laid off too. Let's stay positive. We can get through it ❤️
I would 100% watch a 3 hour video of you talk about Gus 😂 he’s adorable!
Say no more
Ooh! Maybe a favorites “Gus edition” :p
One of my fav. Things to calm me down is to make a cup of tea and drink it with full concentration... Like I only drink in that time... No social media, no phone call, not even a book... Smelling and sipping the tea intently... Just brings me so much joy....
I have crocheted for years, usually in the winter because I do blankets:) I also volunteer one day a week at the pregnancy center and am mentoring three women right now ages 17 to early thirties. Very rewarding!! Also love going to church and being spiritually refreshed.
Same! I volunteer in my churches nursery, and some thing about serving the littlest members is so refreshing!
No joke I turned 50 and fell in love with makeup-hence finding you Jamie. I love applying it and setting up my antique vanity. It’s just joy. I started embroidery during the pandemic and I plan to do that once again when winter comes. I make organic skincare and herbal salves, and am a healer so most of my time is already creating.
spending time with pets. they don't want anything from you, you can enjoy silence together. And they love you sooo much they make you feel special.
On a different note your perfume doodles are my favs and I hope you do more :)
Jamie, thank you! This could not have come at a better time for me. I need to practice self love and care right now. I’ve been displaced from my home due to my neighbor setting her building on fire. I need little moments of joy and I can’t wait to read everyone else’s comments too! Thank you beautiful Jamie!
Sending you so much love❤️❤️
I’m sorry your summer isn’t going well. My summer has also been really tough and it’s still on going. I hope it gets better for us.
I think just taking a proper shower, turning on music that makes you feel calm or good, taking the extra steps to do a body scrub, a hair mask/face mask, just pamper yourself helps me. I think sometimes the hardest part sometimes is just starting. To start getting into the hobbies that bring you joy, self care etc. Once I start I usually feel better afterwards. Taking a walk with my dog, exercising, just getting ready even if I have no where to go, disconnect from socials, make a list of what needs to be done and tackle the easy stuff so there’s less on my plate, it all helps.
The over arching theme of this year for me is just giving myself grace, practicing gratitude and to open up to friends and family about my emotions. When I’m having a bad day, I need to give myself grace and not beat myself up over it. I try to hold onto the idea of “this too shall pass” mentality because it will. I also try to practice gratitude because when times are tough, there is still so much to be grateful for and can help put certain stressors into perspective. I’m not an open person with my emotions but I’m pushing myself to and its not only helped me but helps me build even stronger connections with the people that care about me. If anyone else is struggling just know you’re not alone and it does get better ❤️🩹
i just started crocheting too!!! i’m exactly the same way, my brain will NOT stop thinking. reading and crocheting are the best for quieting my mind because i have to focus!
Self care is so much more than bubble baths and face masks. Finding things that bring you joy when you feel like a dark cloud is over you or your brain is in overdrive is so important. I hope you start to feel better soon ❤
Came back to tell you - my mom and I got woobly kits as a craft to do together during her stay with me, and we have LOVED. What a fantastic recommendation. So fun, so many laughs, truely a joyful experience. Props to their creators and you for sharing ❤
yay!! so thrilled to hear that you two found a new hobby together :')
Kindle is world changing. Brought back my love of reading after college. It's amazing
My easy tip is just allowing yourself to be excited about little things, and reflecting and chatting through those things every night. What were the little joys in the day? A nice chat with someone new? An extra yummy coffee? Learnt something new? Finished a project/got something done? ENJOY IT ALL!
The kindle, absolutely. I traveled a lot for work and had to switch, and I love it, always carry it, stops me doomscrolling, and I read A LOT more than I did before. Also, you can get your library books delivered straight to there!
Amazing video Jamie! Please, do it on the monthly basis, like I could watch it nonstop :D I love the randomness of the things, as indeed, there are so many different things at different times that just spark joy in us
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Happy to do these more often!
I’m obsessed with sewing! I make bags, quilts, potholders, etc… It’s escapism at its finest. Podcast or audiobook playing, fun fabric and my cat in the middle of everything!❤
I recently started volunteering at my local animal shelter. I mostly walk the dogs. It’s been a great hobby that gets me outside, exercising, doesn’t cost money, and doesn’t involve food or drinks. And playing with dogs is just so rewarding and therapeutic 💙
My house plants bring me allot of joy. I walk around and touch their little leaves and check on them. Being able to keep them alive and thriving makes me feel like I’m accomplishing something everyday
Lately I've been liking doing a 7 step skin care routine (the toner type) after a hard day, there's something about looking in the mirror and taking care of myself that is very calming.
I UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE WRITING INSTRUMENTS AND NOTEBOOKS!!!! Yesssssssssss
Gus is BEAUTIFUL. When my mind is super busy I really love to pick a space in my house to reorganize and/or rearrange. I love finding new configurations for my space and getting rid of stuff I don't need! I started learning crochet last winter, but I want to pick it up again and finish some projects!
I added stickers to my agenda at work today. Sometimes just sitting and looking out the window helps too! Or reading. That is something that will calm my mind.
Love this video! i have 2 cats (brothers) and the amount of joy they bring to my life each day is unmatched. Gus is so adorable. 😺😺
I love to listen to podcasts and draw on my iPad or podcast and play outside with my dog. This was such a great video, thank you so much for sharing these!
Literally everything you said...100% same. Thanks for sharing your serotonin boosters! This video was a nice shift in content on RUclips in general. 😊
A cup of coffee ☕️ is my ‘spark’ that gives me happiness… it’s the little things 🙂. I now want to learn how to crochet 🧶!
I’m going through a breakup and I started a new routine. I bought speciality coffee and make myself a cappuccino every morning and then go on my balcony and read a chapter or two of my book and start my day that way. It’s been very relaxing and a great start to the day.
I also started journaling, everytime I feel a strong emotion, the way I release it is by taking a pen and writing all about it in my journal.
Also, I googled some shadow work questions and answer them from time to time.
And music!! Good music! Dancing or pretending I’m giving a performance in my apartment gets my serotonin up up up!
Light makeup also even though I’m not leaving the house. Everytime I pass by any mirror I feel cute and that makes me happier. :)
I feel you when you say you like going to stationery shops and test all the pens!!
Crocheting SAVED me!!! It's SO true - it's my zen. I actually crave it lol
Crochet has been my happy place for many years, I love it so much. I have a collection of fruits and vegetables I made that are in a bowl on my dining room table, it’s the best non-perishable centerpiece!
ahhh how adorable!!
Really helpful, great video. Thank you! I used to spend my childhood allowance money on notebook paper and pens, I still enjoy doing that. Gus is mega adorable! Def agree about cats - my 11 year old cat keeps me laughing. He doesn't like walking so he runs everywhere. Other times I have to carry him like a baby.
I TOTALLY relate to stationery obsession! :)
Injecting joyful things into my day is crucial for me as a sahm with two littles. Actually doing my makeup in the morning is a huge one. Getting dressed not in leggings and sweatpants is another. There is not time for major hobbies but the little things do have an impact
Here for the stationary haul! Haha a full video would be lovely 💜💜 when you were describing the perfect paper with the perfect pen OMG JAMIE I FEEL YOU ON THIS!!
Love this video! I started crocheting about a year and a half ago after we had to put my dog down because I needed a distraction and I became obsessed! I made like 5 blankets within 6 months 😂 but it’s so relaxing and also helps keep me focused!
I never knew I needed Woobles, but now I NEED ALL THE WOOBLES
Your life will change!!
I love Woobles so much and am so happy to see Jamie loves them too 🥰
One of my favourite pick-me-up songs when I want to dance around the house and add a little joy to my day is Watermelon Sugar. It just makes me smile (and feel like a baddie dancing in my pyjamas lol) 😊
I'm so obsessed with Nota-bene when I lived there! They sometimes have special events that you can add your name in gold foil to letter notebooks, and this made me so happy!
Love these ideas! My cats bring me SO much joy, so I really felt that one! 💕
Honestly , been following you a long time ! I have to say I love you talk about other things you enjoyed in life that you enjoyed with us all! Definitely looking forward more these videos in the future 🤩🤩!!
Yes ! Stationary you definitely either no feeling or obsessed about it 😂10/10 agree with you!!
I freaking love crochet! I started 11 months ago and now my closet looks like a yarn store and I own about 40 different hooks! Just finished a baby blanket. So many great creators on RUclips!
Art is my happy place too. Crafts in general. Knitting and crochet too. Even sewing. Thank you for sharing ❤
Welcome to the yarn world!! :) It's very addictive and great for mental health. I learned to crochet during the pandemic, which got me back into knitting. It's such a great hobby! Cute makes!
I go for a drive with my favorite music playing as loud as possible
My selfcare habit is knitting! It has the same effect on me which you described you experience while crocheting 😊 keeps your mind focussed on what‘s in front of you and stops it from wandering off. I also have to force myself to put down my needles to go to bet 😂
I have also had the blahs this summer, after a trip that got ruined at the beginning of the summer. Love these ideas and how it doesn’t have to be a whole day…just moments.
Girl! I got woobles the moment I saw it on your instagram. I LOVE IT! I’m ready to make a cute top!
My mental health has felt like a huge uphill battle so I’m starting small. Eating a great meal, taking my dog for a walk, working out.
Never knew I needed to crochet but that’s looking SO fun 😍
New stationary makes me feel like I have my life together… whether I do or not.
Also gives me the new school year feel- which was always a new beginning and new opportunity feel
totally!!
This was such a pleasant video to watch :)
Been in a really bad funk this whole summer too and one thing that really has been helping me is my morning walks. There are neighborhood cats that greet me during my walks that always make my day 😊
I’ve been looking for more ways to take care of myself, so thank you for this video 💖 take care!!
Morning walks are def key 🔑
Love this!!! I’ve been going for a walk outside every day and it’s helped my mental state so much ❤
I am sorry that you are struggling with your mental health. By creating this video you brought joy to so many others! I’ve been struggling lately by loosing doctors right and left and it has been such a strain. It sounds trivial but my pain therapist retired, my fibro specialist retired, my primary care of over 20 years retiring in September and my pain doctor had a minor heart attack and is over 70 so I am expecting that letter any day. So I guess my new hobby is find a herd of great young doctors? Scent is one of my favorite mood boosters. I wear it every day 99% for me, and I no longer save the good stuff! Our dog Tabitha brings me great joy and forces me to seek fresh air. I have an obsession with beautiful paper and luxury boxes. I love fine China but my collection is much like the boxes and I’m not Martha Stewart nor do I live in the White House with my own China pantry. I can’t decide if my next hobby should be learning how to crochet or knit. Love the little counter doo-dah! Gift giving is another one of my hobbies. I try to find the perfect objects or experiences to all of my family and friends and it brings me the most joy.
I definitely wouldn't say that's trivial! I'm in and out of the Dr's office myself (autoimmune stuff) and up until yesterday (rip, the goodest old boy, hence why I'm here trying to distract myself) the vet was a lot the same. Finding a good doctor for ANYTHING is insanely hard! Especially for chronic issues! Hope you find someone who listens to you amd knows their stuff.
Your videos spark joy, watching is like seeing a pal!
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From one Gemini to another... this rang so true! I am the same, I need creative hobbies and when I start one I just go all in. I have recently discovered embroidery and love it so much. Like you said, it gives you peace but your mind is focused since it's not a mindless task. Journaling even just 5 minutes is really helpful. Yoga, meditation, nail stamping, crafts, candle-making. I love to try new things that make me feel creative and spark joy.
Great video. Nice to hear what makes you feel good and the special things you do god yourself in order to feel that way!! We all can learn from you and take a bit more time to love ourselves!😊
This video made me so happy! Stationery and candles have been sparking joy for me lately too.
What a wonderful video. I loved every bit of this and could connect to so many things you shared. I love walking or biking outdoors for some vitamin D- taking our dog with me is an added bonus! Splurging on a facial and/or massage is another one of my favorite self care habits.
Can we get a tutorial of this look please! 🫶🏼😭 blush & lip combo is 10/10
I picked up woobles for the same reason and IM OBSESSED. I'm not a crafty person but they have been so easy to pick up
I appreciate this SO MUCH! Thank you. 🖤
I am a witness to the power of cat owning and its benefits for mental health. I still live with my parents (out of necessity since housing is so expensive where I live) and they always very much disliked cats. I loved all animals but never thought of owning a cat when I was little since my parents disliked them so much. Cats dislike my father a lot (they still do) and my mom thinks they have "weird energy". Turns out, during the pandemic, I saw an ad for some recue kittens up for adoption. I asked my mom like I ask everyday about dogs and she, surprisingly, out of nowhere, said yes. I was researching owning a cat for a while so I was sort of prepared for it. I picked my cat Artemis in the beginning of the pandemic. She is absolutely everything to me. I wake up happy because I will see her there when I wake up. I go to sleep happy because she makes it a point to sleep with me, at the same time, everyday, no matter what time I lay down. She waits for me at the door everyday when I come back from work. She taps my arm when she wants me to stop stressing and give her a little attention. I got so much more healthy mentally when I got her that my mom says that the cat is our biggest blessing during the past few years. She loves the cat. My dad loves the cat (the cat is not very fond of him but still). She is the most pampered little cat and the current owner of the house. I love her to bits. Get a cat. Just do it. They are not inta-love such as dogs most of the time, but you learn to love them and their personalities.
Just ordered my Woobles 🤣😍🙏👏👏👏👏yay ! I got the little bee 🐝 kit! So fun! Love you girl! Your so adorable and I can see us being besties ❤😆
Love this video, you are just a wonderful person ❤️
I watched this video and I was knitting the whole time! Fiber arts gang forever 💕
omg before you started with your list i was like: i’m gonna write crochet! and then you said the same thing haha. Honestly nothing beats crochet with ypur fave beverage and some youtube or series in the background. It relaxes me like nothing else and i’m so happy you discovered that too 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Thanks Jamie for sharing this video of things that make you happy and sparks joy 😊 ❤ i would love to see a dedicated video with Gus 😻 Seeing Gus makes me Happy 😊
Jamie, thank you for this - I really enjoyed it and appreciate that what’s bringing you joy made me think outside of the box. It acted as a reminder that little things, that keep us in the moment, have so much value. I’m happy you’ve found some outlets and you’ve given me some ideas to help me through similar times. You’re lovely 😊.
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Pottery - making hand built or wheel thrown pottery brings me joy and helps me to manage my anxiety. It feels good to play with mud! 😂 of course, I’ve discovered that I can doodle on my pots with underglazes. So many possibilities!
My brand new hobby is to journaling❤
I lovee this video!!!! I agree the little things can make the biggest impacts to your day! I just ordered my first wooble 🥰🥰
I’m late to this but I honestly get a boost of joy when I get whiffs of my perfume throughout the day. I totally wear it for me, like I won’t even go out 😂
This was such a great idea, tysm 🩷✨
Cats are truly the best! I'll have to get some stickers, I'm also obsessed with stationary.
LOVE this video. I feel seen after hearing you talk about stationary and finding the perfect pen with paper! Haha. I am in sales and drive literally my entire day for hours at a time and I find a lot of joy in murder mystery podcasts. Specifically ones that are a series. Morning prep consists of a fresh latte with cinnamon on top. If I don’t have it, my day is off. And in the evening, I love a cup of loose leaf tea with a spoonful of unfiltered honey. A lot of people have been talking to me about matcha recently! I guess I need to try it! Side note: your videos are hands down my absolute fav to watch in the mornings while I do makeup! Your voice is so nice😂 I saw this video last night but saved it to my watch list so I could tune in while I get ready.
Love your blog and lifestyle videos so much ❤❤
I LOVE the Maruman notebooks. Those and the Kokuyo Campus binder notebooks are all the notebooks I have beyond my bujo.
I feel like we are very similar. My boyfriend actually bought me a Wooble and I haven't started it b/c I was worried that I wouldn't do it perfectly and I'd "mess it up." This video is the kick I need to just GIVE IT A TRY! Something I love for myself is having actual physical magazine subscriptions! I think we have collectively as a society forgotten how fun it is to receive stuff in the mail, and it's just so exciting when you can set aside time for yourself to read a new magazine that arrives in your mailbox. Can be trashy or highbrow, whatever makes you happy :)
My “crocheting” is diamond painting. Like so many, I have a stressful job and have a hard time shutting my brain off. You need to focus when diamond painting, but not so much that it’s not enjoyable. It’s just enough to keep me from thinking about work, etc.
I want more book recommendations!! I read Piranesi recently and remembered you had recommended it a while back!
So, first of all this video definitely brought me joy! I love wholesome things like this so thank you. God and reflecting on my blessings bless me. I love knitting and makeup. A good book or audiobook makes me happy. Also a good show.
I love paint by numbers, puzzles and reading. And RUclips lol
Thank you for this video, Jamie!! We all need it. ❤
I loved this video! I agree about cats! They’re the best!
Hobby graveyard!! I definitely have one of those. A full closet. I can't bring myself to sell/donate all of the supplies I haven't touched in years.
Currently I'm all about Lego. I'm not creative, so the creativity is done for me. I pick up a kit from time to time and just wait until I'm in the mood for it. Very relaxing, and makes some cool decor!
We need more Gus cameos! His sweet little face was just so cute! 🥺
More than happy to oblige 🤩
Here for the crochet content 😝❤️🤣. Not gonna lie, the rabbit arm looked a little... well... perhaps the most polite way to say it is, scandalous 🤣
I thought the same lmao
@JamiePaige love it ahaha. I'm so tempted to get one of those kits! The octopus is to die for level adorable
I thought of you when I saw a video on TikTok knitting an ear bud carrying case…so cute🤩
Omg putting that on my list hahaha
@@JamiePaige fantastic….can’t wait to see it!
Your cat is beautiful 😻
I am the same way… if I get into a hobby, I am IN IT! I’m getting into reading & making jewelry but the crochet kits 😮 I am buying right now!
Loved this, thank you! 💖
This is the first video that popped up when I opened the app and exactly what I needed! ❤
Mygosh going to stationary shops is the BEST and I 100% relate to testing out all the pens 😂 I literally end up buying all the colors
Your stationary/pen obsession is so relatable...😂
I play animal crossing while I listen to / watch my favorite podcast, beauty YTer (like you Jamie!!) or show. It's goal oriented game and it just passes the time and I can dive into a fantasy world where animals talk and live on your island and all you have to do is catch fish and bugs.
I love LePen pens. Such satisfaction to write with them
I love this video so much!!!!
I agree about so many things! We are so alike 😊 I loveeee Taylor Swift & books! And I REALLY want to bullet journal!!!
I had the exact same experience with the kindle. I only got one it 2020 and I feel that now I read so much more! ✨️