For those of you who don't understand what to my brain is self-explanatory: I know people struggle with deeper issues than clothing and makeup. I was just making an example. And I still stand by my opinion. I also am not suggesting that "not caring what people think of your passions and choices in life" means you should completely stop growing and developing your way of thinking. Those two things are not even related to me. But to some they seem to be. So... "Not caring what people think" does not mean you should be an asshole towards other people for the rest of your life hahah.
I am so in love with your channel, and I can relate to 90% of what you talk about when it comes to your struggles with the way you view yourself. I love your attitude towards the movement of your channel and your reason for being here. You are inspirational :) I miss creating content!
I started following you during a special time in my life, when I was struggling with deep depression, low self-esteem, no idea of what to do with my life and no hope that it would get any better. I didn't notice at first, but now I happen to look back at the person I was a year ago and I am very happy and surprised for who I have become, also thanks to your channel. Your confidence and strength made me realize that I wanted to be as strong as you are, and that I can be that! In your videos I found he comfort/support and some useful advice that the people around me at the time didn't give me. You taught me that being yourself and confident about your beliefs and what you want is not wrong, that deleting toxic people from your life and following your dreams and ideas is not selfish. That was so important to me, you have no idea. I might not have done so much in my life up to now, but now I know what I want and I started working towards it and you gave me a big help in that. I will always be grateful to you and all the little things you convey sharing bits of your life. Plus you made me discover Arreat Summit and that's great haha! ^_^ I wish you all the best Kat ♡
This video almost made me cry! I really do care about what people think of me a lot. Thank you for making me realize it's ok not to care, it's ok not to talk to people who make you feel guilty about your decisions in life. Of course I am not 100% confident about myself yet, but still I am trying my best. ❤️
All you need to do is try. The more you try the more natural it will feel to make decisions based on what YOU want, instead of worrying about other people.
I really like your personality and how your express yourself! I think you are absolutely right and that more people should be talking like you do! Keep up the good work gurl! ❤️😁
Love this video! I remember when first joined this channel I had no fkn clue what it was about, that was like 2 years ago. Ever since I've been watching, learning and appreciating the fact that you proven me wrong about so many things in life and with social media. Thank you for all your hard work.
thanks for making this video, kat! i have a channel as well and the reason behind it is: i want to help people. i talk about my experiences with studying architecture and i share short clips of my travels to help and inspire people. there's another very important topic i want to talk about soon but i still need to find the courage because it is extremely personal and not often talked about yet ... which is why i feel the need to talk about it. but you are right, i shouldn't care whether or not 100 people will possibly think i'm weird after making said video ... i should care more about the fact that sharing my experience might help one single person out there ... which is all i want. thanks for always speaking up for yourself and sharing what's important and what's not! greetings from germany!
Hey Katrin, Thank you for always being upfront and honest with your RUclips channel. I remember looking at photos of myself through my teenage years and wanting to set goals of moving out by 21 and wishing i had done certain goals sooner and had my license sooner rather than later. BUT i have achieved other goals and i am still working on driving and yes i will get there but I feel that whatever goals and dreams i have had in my twenties are so much more bigger and similar than when i was a teenager and that time period i wasn't the same person i am today and i wouldn't go back to that being Chelsey at 13-18 she was a different person through those years and shes totally different at the age of 24 almost 25 and i am happier with the person I've become instead of the negative, depressed young lady that i was and wouldn't want to revisit that part of my life. So, moving forward i still want to achieve other goals and have a apartment with a car and other luxuries that i can afford. YES it has taken me longer than 21 but who the hell cares i am getting there by being in a program that's helping me achieve those aspirations and dreams of mine. So, yes I am moving forward in the direction and path that I wasn't realizing as teenager but realized as a young adult and woman. So continue to inspire us your RUclips family because what you have to say is important and i thank you for that.
I promised myself I wouldn't cry. But all that shit is happening to me right now. I'm transforming from the person that my "friends" wanted me to be and I'm starting to "fall in love" with my self , which I hated so much 6 years ago.
You are so original, so expressive! You really inspired me since the first video I saw, was like "damn, this girl really speaks out what she wants, without fake smiles or all that bullshit!"
Katrin- thank you. Thank you so much for being so inspirational and real and raw and lovely. I cannot wait to see more from you. I have watched you grow these past few years and you should know that you have helped me grow you. Much love, xoxo.
Thank you for making videos on RUclips! Your videos have inspired and helped me. I've also learned things I never knew before from watching your channel. I still have yet to find what makes my own heart sing and it's difficult trying to find what truly makes me happy. I'm not sure what I'm meant to be doing. For a long time I followed other people's paths instead of discovering my own. This is a great video! Thanks for sharing! ❤
This is SUCH an important concept that you expressed in this video, and this is why I love your videos! I recently "came out" to my coworkers after years of hiding who I am and my boss looked me in the eye and said "if anyone has a problem with who you are because of who you are, that's their problem, and fuck what anyone else has to say, as long as you are happy with who you are." This video was another reminder that who we are is beautiful. Thank you!
Love love love this video! I'm 21 and within the last year I've realised that I want to be a different person than I was in my teenage years. So many people in my life are confused at why I've started changing my attitude and actions but I think it's so so important to be yourself without following the rules or restrictions of others. This is the MOST important message, im happier being me than what someone else wants me to be.
😍 this video is so good. You're so unapologetically yourself, always growing and learning, and I love that you're encouraging other people to be unapologetically themselves too. I think RUclips is a great (albeit difficult) platform for encouraging individuality within community and it's good to understand that individualism, being yourself, and not caring what others think doesn't need to be contradictory to community. Love your channel, love you, and happy to be part of your audience. ❤️
Katrin, this was a truly beautiful video! I think what draws so many people in to this channel (and not to put too much pressure on you) is that you are very naturally inspirational. Clearly, from the comments, many people watch these videos and then feel galvanised to do what they want in life, free of judgement. So personally, here's a big thank you from a tiny village in the UK all the way to your tiny village in Sweden.
This is a beautiful video, it filled me with warmth and happiness that there are people like yourself trying spread such a wonderful message! Keep it up 💖
Dude I'm from Israel and you've reached me, you ARE great! You motivate me and make me feel good about myself. You make me feel like it's ok to not give a fu..
hi katrin I've watched your videos for a couple years and I've always loved who you are, you are so genuine and cool :-) you have the best personality and videos on youtube in my opinion
You're one of the realest people I know on this platform! Your videos are always inspiring & they have helped me a lot with doing what I want for myself! Thank you for that, keep up what you do, it's amazing cause it's real!
I love that you made this video. I think we've all been through those Growing Pains of trying to be accepted by our peers or coworkers or family or whoever. When you finally come to the realization that we are all unique and have different things to offer that's where true freedom freedom begins. No matter how hard we may try we absolutely cannot make people like us or accept us or whatever it is we were looking for. I tend to think of your channel more as a life style channel I suppose. What I mean by that is you make content based on your life and your interests and I find that interesting. Am I always 100% in love with what you post? No. But that's okay. Next video I will find something that I absolutely do love and inspires me.
Love this!! Just my small input... I don't give a fuck what the random person on the street thinks about me, or people on the internet. I don't give a fuck if people object to my dyed hair, my pierced face or even my aggravated skin condition that people constantly feel the need to comment on!! I do care about what the people I love think about me though, and therein lies the small print...... Don't give a fuck unless it's someone that matters to you. That's just my opinion and how I operate :)
I get that. But for me I will always prioritize my own happiness over other's opinions of what I do. That doesn't mean I prioritize my happiness over everyone else's happiness all the time, but when it's about something that doesn't concern other people I will not take their opinions into consideration. ^^
Totally agree :) I just feel some people will miss this point "That doesn't mean I prioritize my happiness over everyone else's happiness all the time" and jump to the conclusion of selfishness, because as we know people always assume the worst and see the worst in everyone.
Yeah definitely! I'm only referring to things in your own life that doesn't affect anyone else, and if it does affect someone else it better be due to a damn good reason and not just "I don't like that" or "I don't want you to do that" etc. :)
RandomLozicle I'm the same exact way! The day I finally got a visable tattoo on my arm was one of the best days of my life. Even though my parents hate tattoos, their opinions weighed so heavy in my mind. It really hurt me to disappoint them, but I'm happy their distaste slowed me down so I didn't get all the stupid ones I would have gotten at 18. It sucks that they hate them so much, but at least it taught me to be responsible with my skin. I respected them and waited until I was on my own and married, and still do respect them, so hopefully at least I will get that in return when I start getting more on my arm.
Same here. It's weird being on this side of things. I see so many people caring about what others think, more importantly people they don't even know. The only people I'm worried about are those that I care about. Those people love me for me. Within that love, it makes you strive to be even more like yourself because those that love you appreciate it. A never ending cycle of love.
And THIS video is exactly the reason why you're my favorite youtuber and probably always will be 😍 Such a beautiful person inside and out and to be honest, more people should follow you, especially younger people... you're such an incredible influence and have such a positive vibe that you aspire me daily to become a better person!!! Thanks for this video love! xo from Germany
I think this is my favourite video, that you have ever published. I love the message and the motivation. Thank you for doing what you do and keep on doing it (as long as you have the passion and love for it that you have now) ❤
Thank you for putting yourself out there so we can feel a little less like the world is allowed to take pieces out of us until there is nothing left. Thank you for your strength and your resilience. It helps me square my shoulders and walk out of my house when all I want to do is hide.
I really needed to hear this in this moment of time. It means a lot that you care so much. I share a passion super similar to this. I just don't feel ready enough to preach that yet. I guess I don't feel I've gotten to that point of confidence and understanding of myself yet. But seeing you have, it is super inspiring.
This is something that I have recognised for a while. Putting it into action? That is difficult. I am always very impressed with your ability to just be you, it is very inspiring!
Hi Kat, I watched the video I told you I havent in the fb group. I think is a beautiful video and you look so happy and glowy! Thanks for share your mind with us!
Great video. Wonderful to find a person as young as you that has discovered that the most important thing in life is pleasing you. It has taken many of us many more years. Thanks for the restatement of your goal of your channel and your life.
It's weird being on this side of things. I see so many people caring about what others think, more importantly people they don't even know. The only people I'm worried about are those that I care about. Those people love me for me. Within that love, it makes you strive to be even more like yourself because those that love you appreciate it. A never ending cycle of love.
(unnecessary mushiness coming your way) I seriously struggled with what other people think of me and what I need to do to fit into society since I was little. The fact that people will dislike me no matter how I act has stuck with me since I first started watching your videos. I want people to like me for me, not the society shell I was being. Over the past couple years I found my own style, learned to speak up and act myself even if I notice some people shying away from it. Me adopting this has led to my life growing in ways it never would have if I had continued being a big sheep. So thanks Katrin, you've made me give a fuck about the things i should and not give a fuck about the things i shouldn't.
Everything you say is so true! I love your channel and I would like to start my own. Often I just think about "what can I do on RUclips that no one else is already doing? Im not a funny person" and again - I think I would look stupid. I don't really understand why I care about that thinking on RUclips, when I don't in reality (what other think of me). Hahah! Have a nice day
I did not know that you was passionate about that, and that message haven't really got through to me when I have watched your videos (The part that you shouldnt care about what ppl think) But now I know 🙂
I always get sad when I listen to those words. I chose my career based on what other people would think about me... I was good at math and logic stuff in school, I got into the best univdersity of my country and chose to study Civil engineering. For some reason I thought that was the best option for me, even though I like doing other things more than studying stuff related with maths. I don't want to give up on the career, just because I don't want my family to be dissappointed, and because I think I would dissappoint myself too... I try to think that this career can give me the opportunities I have never had, the money I always wanted to have. But I'm so not happy doing this. I don't know what to do, but I'm pretty sure I'll continue where I am:( Sorry if this comment was too long, or my english not so good. I love your videos Katrin, and you've helped me a lot. Thank you:)
This makes me sad haha... You will never be rich unless you fill your life with what makes you happy. No matter how money you have. It is never too late to start doing what you want to be doing. I'd rather disappoint others in life than disappoint myself.
Try to talk about it with your family, if they support you, you will be stronger and nothing will stop you to do what you want ! If your family doesn't support you... Well, don't listen to them :p
I had an English teacher, she must've been around 45, who was really passionate about horses. One day she simply disappeared (or at least it looked like it to us students..) After a few weeks, we got a postcard to our school.. she had dropped everything, went to Ireland and started a new life with her husband on a horsefarm :D To me that was the biggest message of my life: It's never too late to live your dreamlife :)
Daniela, não deixes que as escolhas dos outros e os teus medos definam o teu caminho. Caminha nas estradas que tu escolheres. Vais ver que vais ser mais feliz. :)
And it does pay well,and the benefits are great!!! The bigger You Tuber you are the bigger the benefits,but let's all do that you are just doing it for being yourself!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍👍👍👍👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Do you seriously think I started my RUclips channel to make the big bucks?? Hahahaha. Try it yourself and see how much money will motivate you for the first few years.
Well...I understand the basic point of your video...but... When you look back at the things that you say weren't your goals or dreams...or your clothing style... you make it sound like a bad thing. I personally think the main question is "Did you have fun at this point in your life?". I mean even if you say that you don't know who this person was...I mean...you had friends and probably not the worst life. This things and experiences have made you the person you're now. Back in the days...did you also think "Who is this person?" or is it just you looking back now? I don't know you well enough to judge...but maybe the younger Kat back in the days didn't care about the things you do now. You seem to be a fun and interesting person now...but your young self prolly was like that too...just in a different way. I don't know if my comment makes enough sense for you to understand my point...but... I'm 28 and of course there were things in my life I would do different now and things that were influenced a lot by others...but its not like "I don't know who that person was." Because its simply my young "me" that has grown into the "now me". Have a nice weekend & maybe watch this video again in 20 years. ;-)
I pretended to want to do things I didn't want to do, and I pretended to like things I didn't like. So no I am not proud of who that person was. Was I suffering? Not really. But that did make me who I am today and if I didn't go through it I would probably still be affected by other people's opinions.
Katrin Berndt Mhm, okay...got it. I didn't understand it like that from the video. You didn't focus on that point though...so maybe it was my fault to interpret it wrongly. I personally don't recall pretending to like things I actually didn't like and doing things I didn't want to do...seems like was behaving differently than you. Even though I stand by the general point of what I said in my first comment...I want to say sorry for evaluating your young self wrongly. I would't say to completely not care about the opinion of others is a good thing though. You're completely right in terms of not making your life one that is not what you want to...but sometimes opinions of others might have things in them that you can adapt to your own life to make it even better for yourself. Maybe just because others see things differently their opinions could theoretically hold chances to improve your own life. Don't get me wrong...I like this video and what you are saying. Some younger people could fall into ignoring what others have to say though. I think you should listen to different opinions first and then judge if you agree or not. ☺
I agree with you! But I can't take responsibility for all people who misinterpret what I say. I will continue to make videos on this topic and I guess I will have to clarify more. But if someone thinks I promote being selfish and never developing as a person, that is something I cannot control haha. To me it's obvious that that is not what I'm saying but I guess it's not to other people.
You made me cry. This is your best video ever. Thank you for being an inspiration, and yes, you connect a lot of people, for example I'm from Italy! Thank youuu 💗
Personally I don't look up to you as something that I cannot reach, an almighty figure or whatever. It is the exact opposite. I watch your videos because I see that you are human like me and all of us here, you have your worries, your flaws, your happy moments etc.. All of that stuff that define us as humans. If someone looks up to you as that "untouchable figure" they are missing the point. We should all look up to people who are wiser than us, bigger than us in terms of experiences and lessons they've learned in life so we can grow and develop our selves as being better than yesterday. You can't gain anything from untouchable personalities, you will make yourself feel negative emotions like jealousy, anger and all of that. (Also that Zen-ASMR music in the background, I felt that I was meditating haha)
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For those of you who don't understand what to my brain is self-explanatory: I know people struggle with deeper issues than clothing and makeup. I was just making an example. And I still stand by my opinion. I also am not suggesting that "not caring what people think of your passions and choices in life" means you should completely stop growing and developing your way of thinking. Those two things are not even related to me. But to some they seem to be. So... "Not caring what people think" does not mean you should be an asshole towards other people for the rest of your life hahah.
I am so in love with your channel, and I can relate to 90% of what you talk about when it comes to your struggles with the way you view yourself. I love your attitude towards the movement of your channel and your reason for being here. You are inspirational :) I miss creating content!
Now, THAT was a life lesson.
I started following you during a special time in my life, when I was struggling with deep depression, low self-esteem, no idea of what to do with my life and no hope that it would get any better.
I didn't notice at first, but now I happen to look back at the person I was a year ago and I am very happy and surprised for who I have become, also thanks to your channel.
Your confidence and strength made me realize that I wanted to be as strong as you are, and that I can be that! In your videos I found he comfort/support and some useful advice that the people around me at the time didn't give me.
You taught me that being yourself and confident about your beliefs and what you want is not wrong, that deleting toxic people from your life and following your dreams and ideas is not selfish. That was so important to me, you have no idea.
I might not have done so much in my life up to now, but now I know what I want and I started working towards it and you gave me a big help in that.
I will always be grateful to you and all the little things you convey sharing bits of your life.
Plus you made me discover Arreat Summit and that's great haha! ^_^
I wish you all the best Kat ♡
This video almost made me cry! I really do care about what people think of me a lot. Thank you for making me realize it's ok not to care, it's ok not to talk to people who make you feel guilty about your decisions in life. Of course I am not 100% confident about myself yet, but still I am trying my best. ❤️
All you need to do is try. The more you try the more natural it will feel to make decisions based on what YOU want, instead of worrying about other people.
Thank you for motivation)
I think you should add a piece of this video to your home RUclips page, where the welcome video is...I respect you so much Kat.. Hugs from Greece!
I really like your personality and how your express yourself! I think you are absolutely right and that more people should be talking like you do! Keep up the good work gurl! ❤️😁
Love this video! I remember when first joined this channel I had no fkn clue what it was about, that was like 2 years ago. Ever since I've been watching, learning and appreciating the fact that you proven me wrong about so many things in life and with social media. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you so much Katrin, your words make me strong today ...we are beatiful outside and inside by ourselfs
It is rare to see a youtuber who has a real vision for their channel. Nice! 👍
thanks for making this video, kat! i have a channel as well and the reason behind it is: i want to help people. i talk about my experiences with studying architecture and i share short clips of my travels to help and inspire people. there's another very important topic i want to talk about soon but i still need to find the courage because it is extremely personal and not often talked about yet ... which is why i feel the need to talk about it. but you are right, i shouldn't care whether or not 100 people will possibly think i'm weird after making said video ... i should care more about the fact that sharing my experience might help one single person out there ... which is all i want. thanks for always speaking up for yourself and sharing what's important and what's not! greetings from germany!
we love you and well support whatever you do and whoever you become and I admire your self confidence- u are truly someone to look up to
thankyou for helping me understand that I can do and be whatever I want to be
I needed this right now. Thank you Katrin 💖.
Hey Katrin,
Thank you for always being upfront and honest with your RUclips channel. I remember looking at photos of myself through my teenage years and wanting to set goals of moving out by 21 and wishing i had done certain goals sooner and had my license sooner rather than later. BUT i have achieved other goals and i am still working on driving and yes i will get there but I feel that whatever goals and dreams i have had in my twenties are so much more bigger and similar than when i was a teenager and that time period i wasn't the same person i am today and i wouldn't go back to that being Chelsey at 13-18 she was a different person through those years and shes totally different at the age of 24 almost 25 and i am happier with the person I've become instead of the negative, depressed young lady that i was and wouldn't want to revisit that part of my life. So, moving forward i still want to achieve other goals and have a apartment with a car and other luxuries that i can afford. YES it has taken me longer than 21 but who the hell cares i am getting there by being in a program that's helping me achieve those aspirations and dreams of mine. So, yes I am moving forward in the direction and path that I wasn't realizing as teenager but realized as a young adult and woman. So continue to inspire us your RUclips family because what you have to say is important and i thank you for that.
I promised myself I wouldn't cry. But all that shit is happening to me right now. I'm transforming from the person that my "friends" wanted me to be and I'm starting to "fall in love" with my self , which I hated so much 6 years ago.
Amazing video Kat ^^. That's an amazing goal to have; it feels really good to know that there are people like you out there!
You are so original, so expressive! You really inspired me since the first video I saw, was like "damn, this girl really speaks out what she wants, without fake smiles or all that bullshit!"
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now! Thank you for making your videos and thank you for being you and inspiring me every time I watch
I resonate with what you said! I am glad you found yourself and I love watching your videos 😊
Katrin- thank you. Thank you so much for being so inspirational and real and raw and lovely. I cannot wait to see more from you. I have watched you grow these past few years and you should know that you have helped me grow you. Much love, xoxo.
Hands down, your best, and for me most relatable video! Thank you so much! xx
Thank you for making videos on RUclips! Your videos have inspired and helped me. I've also learned things I never knew before from watching your channel.
I still have yet to find what makes my own heart sing and it's difficult trying to find what truly makes me happy. I'm not sure what I'm meant to be doing. For a long time I followed other people's paths instead of discovering my own. This is a great video! Thanks for sharing! ❤
This is SUCH an important concept that you expressed in this video, and this is why I love your videos! I recently "came out" to my coworkers after years of hiding who I am and my boss looked me in the eye and said "if anyone has a problem with who you are because of who you are, that's their problem, and fuck what anyone else has to say, as long as you are happy with who you are." This video was another reminder that who we are is beautiful. Thank you!
Love love love this video! I'm 21 and within the last year I've realised that I want to be a different person than I was in my teenage years. So many people in my life are confused at why I've started changing my attitude and actions but I think it's so so important to be yourself without following the rules or restrictions of others. This is the MOST important message, im happier being me than what someone else wants me to be.
I think this is my favorite video from you
😍 this video is so good. You're so unapologetically yourself, always growing and learning, and I love that you're encouraging other people to be unapologetically themselves too.
I think RUclips is a great (albeit difficult) platform for encouraging individuality within community and it's good to understand that individualism, being yourself, and not caring what others think doesn't need to be contradictory to community.
Love your channel, love you, and happy to be part of your audience. ❤️
Katrin, this was a truly beautiful video! I think what draws so many people in to this channel (and not to put too much pressure on you) is that you are very naturally inspirational. Clearly, from the comments, many people watch these videos and then feel galvanised to do what they want in life, free of judgement.
So personally, here's a big thank you from a tiny village in the UK all the way to your tiny village in Sweden.
Thank you SO much for inspiring me! Much love ❤️
This is a beautiful video, it filled me with warmth and happiness that there are people like yourself trying spread such a wonderful message! Keep it up 💖
I'm from Brazil!!! It was the your first video that I watch. Keep working, your words touch people :)
Dude I'm from Israel and you've reached me, you ARE great!
You motivate me and make me feel good about myself. You make me feel like it's ok to not give a fu..
Beautifully and well said!
hi katrin I've watched your videos for a couple years and I've always loved who you are, you are so genuine and cool :-) you have the best personality and videos on youtube in my opinion
You're one of the realest people I know on this platform! Your videos are always inspiring & they have helped me a lot with doing what I want for myself! Thank you for that, keep up what you do, it's amazing cause it's real!
Thank you for putting things into perspective. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Hugs!❤️
I love that you made this video. I think we've all been through those Growing Pains of trying to be accepted by our peers or coworkers or family or whoever. When you finally come to the realization that we are all unique and have different things to offer that's where true freedom freedom begins. No matter how hard we may try we absolutely cannot make people like us or accept us or whatever it is we were looking for.
I tend to think of your channel more as a life style channel I suppose. What I mean by that is you make content based on your life and your interests and I find that interesting. Am I always 100% in love with what you post? No. But that's okay. Next video I will find something that I absolutely do love and inspires me.
Love this!! Just my small input... I don't give a fuck what the random person on the street thinks about me, or people on the internet. I don't give a fuck if people object to my dyed hair, my pierced face or even my aggravated skin condition that people constantly feel the need to comment on!! I do care about what the people I love think about me though, and therein lies the small print...... Don't give a fuck unless it's someone that matters to you. That's just my opinion and how I operate :)
I get that. But for me I will always prioritize my own happiness over other's opinions of what I do. That doesn't mean I prioritize my happiness over everyone else's happiness all the time, but when it's about something that doesn't concern other people I will not take their opinions into consideration. ^^
Totally agree :) I just feel some people will miss this point "That doesn't mean I prioritize my happiness over everyone else's happiness all the time" and jump to the conclusion of selfishness, because as we know people always assume the worst and see the worst in everyone.
Yeah definitely! I'm only referring to things in your own life that doesn't affect anyone else, and if it does affect someone else it better be due to a damn good reason and not just "I don't like that" or "I don't want you to do that" etc. :)
RandomLozicle I'm the same exact way! The day I finally got a visable tattoo on my arm was one of the best days of my life. Even though my parents hate tattoos, their opinions weighed so heavy in my mind. It really hurt me to disappoint them, but I'm happy their distaste slowed me down so I didn't get all the stupid ones I would have gotten at 18. It sucks that they hate them so much, but at least it taught me to be responsible with my skin. I respected them and waited until I was on my own and married, and still do respect them, so hopefully at least I will get that in return when I start getting more on my arm.
Same here. It's weird being on this side of things. I see so many people caring about what others think, more importantly people they don't even know. The only people I'm worried about are those that I care about. Those people love me for me. Within that love, it makes you strive to be even more like yourself because those that love you appreciate it. A never ending cycle of love.
Thank you 💕 This is actually exactly what I needed
And THIS video is exactly the reason why you're my favorite youtuber and probably always will be 😍 Such a beautiful person inside and out and to be honest, more people should follow you, especially younger people... you're such an incredible influence and have such a positive vibe that you aspire me daily to become a better person!!! Thanks for this video love! xo from Germany
Great video! love ya gurl;) xo
GO KAT!!! I love your channel! XO
I think this is my favourite video, that you have ever published. I love the message and the motivation. Thank you for doing what you do and keep on doing it (as long as you have the passion and love for it that you have now) ❤
Thank you for putting yourself out there so we can feel a little less like the world is allowed to take pieces out of us until there is nothing left. Thank you for your strength and your resilience. It helps me square my shoulders and walk out of my house when all I want to do is hide.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks a lot!
I really needed to hear this in this moment of time. It means a lot that you care so much. I share a passion super similar to this. I just don't feel ready enough to preach that yet. I guess I don't feel I've gotten to that point of confidence and understanding of myself yet. But seeing you have, it is super inspiring.
you are so kind. thank you.
This is something that I have recognised for a while. Putting it into action? That is difficult. I am always very impressed with your ability to just be you, it is very inspiring!
So thank you!
First, Kat! Always waiting for you, haha... Everyone is unique and is made to shine. Your message inspires me so much. Love listening to you.
Katrin, this is my favourite video on youtube. You are adorable. ♥ It feels like you are our big sister or mommy, oh. ♥
Hi Kat, I watched the video I told you I havent in the fb group. I think is a beautiful video and you look so happy and glowy! Thanks for share your mind with us!
You are amazing Katrin! :)
I love love love this video 💕
Great video. Wonderful to find a person as young as you that has discovered that the most important thing in life is pleasing you. It has taken many of us many more years. Thanks for the restatement of your goal of your channel and your life.
Because you are awesome
It's weird being on this side of things. I see so many people caring about what others think, more importantly people they don't even know. The only people I'm worried about are those that I care about. Those people love me for me. Within that love, it makes you strive to be even more like yourself because those that love you appreciate it. A never ending cycle of love.
In the end, it's you that determines what success is and that can be very different from others definition and that's okay.
This is a beautiful speech, thank you 😊
i think your hairstyle really suits you! Its a good change :))
(unnecessary mushiness coming your way) I seriously struggled with what other people think of me and what I need to do to fit into society since I was little. The fact that people will dislike me no matter how I act has stuck with me since I first started watching your videos. I want people to like me for me, not the society shell I was being. Over the past couple years I found my own style, learned to speak up and act myself even if I notice some people shying away from it. Me adopting this has led to my life growing in ways it never would have if I had continued being a big sheep. So thanks Katrin, you've made me give a fuck about the things i should and not give a fuck about the things i shouldn't.
+Ariel Hampton good for you!! ♥️♥️
So nice talk, thank you for shareing this with us !!! We
Everything you say is so true! I love your channel and I would like to start my own. Often I just think about "what can I do on RUclips that no one else is already doing? Im not a funny person" and again - I think I would look stupid. I don't really understand why I care about that thinking on RUclips, when I don't in reality (what other think of me). Hahah! Have a nice day
Love you Kat! This made me tear up a bit!
Loooove your hair that way!!
loved this video ❤️
Thank you❤️
Loved it thanks for the share
I did not know that you was passionate about that, and that message haven't really got through to me when I have watched your videos (The part that you shouldnt care about what ppl think) But now I know 🙂
Everything I can say right now is *THANK YOU* ❤👏
Do more videos like this please!
Such a lovely video ♥ thanks for the good energy ♥
That was very inspirational, thank you ^^
CLEAR!!!!!!!!
Omg . I was just thing about this few days ago. Everything i like is based of what my sisters and friends like. I don't even know what i like.
Love this.
You look more beautiful every day Kat! Yes, you never looked so good!
Thank you for your staying power.
I think you would love the book "life changing magic of not giving a fuck" its written in a great way and easy to read.
Loved this video THANKS x
CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON THIS HAIR LOOK PLEASE
Poland - i still dont know how did i found you, but now i’m just 100% sure that it was good idea :)
I needed this ty x
This is a beautiful video!
I always get sad when I listen to those words. I chose my career based on what other people would think about me... I was good at math and logic stuff in school, I got into the best univdersity of my country and chose to study Civil engineering. For some reason I thought that was the best option for me, even though I like doing other things more than studying stuff related with maths. I don't want to give up on the career, just because I don't want my family to be dissappointed, and because I think I would dissappoint myself too... I try to think that this career can give me the opportunities I have never had, the money I always wanted to have. But I'm so not happy doing this. I don't know what to do, but I'm pretty sure I'll continue where I am:(
Sorry if this comment was too long, or my english not so good. I love your videos Katrin, and you've helped me a lot. Thank you:)
This makes me sad haha... You will never be rich unless you fill your life with what makes you happy. No matter how money you have. It is never too late to start doing what you want to be doing. I'd rather disappoint others in life than disappoint myself.
Katrin Berndt After this video I think I will consider it more that before... but I'm so confused in life.
Try to talk about it with your family, if they support you, you will be stronger and nothing will stop you to do what you want !
If your family doesn't support you... Well, don't listen to them :p
I had an English teacher, she must've been around 45, who was really passionate about horses. One day she simply disappeared (or at least it looked like it to us students..) After a few weeks, we got a postcard to our school.. she had dropped everything, went to Ireland and started a new life with her husband on a horsefarm :D To me that was the biggest message of my life: It's never too late to live your dreamlife :)
Daniela, não deixes que as escolhas dos outros e os teus medos definam o teu caminho. Caminha nas estradas que tu escolheres. Vais ver que vais ser mais feliz. :)
This made my day :)
A SUPER SWEDISH RUclipsR GIRL!
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reallllllll great video
And it does pay well,and the benefits are great!!! The bigger You Tuber you are the bigger the benefits,but let's all do that you are just doing it for being yourself!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍👍👍👍👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Do you seriously think I started my RUclips channel to make the big bucks?? Hahahaha. Try it yourself and see how much money will motivate you for the first few years.
You totally look like 1990s barbie now :D
Well...I understand the basic point of your video...but... When you look back at the things that you say weren't your goals or dreams...or your clothing style... you make it sound like a bad thing. I personally think the main question is "Did you have fun at this point in your life?". I mean even if you say that you don't know who this person was...I mean...you had friends and probably not the worst life. This things and experiences have made you the person you're now. Back in the days...did you also think "Who is this person?" or is it just you looking back now? I don't know you well enough to judge...but maybe the younger Kat back in the days didn't care about the things you do now. You seem to be a fun and interesting person now...but your young self prolly was like that too...just in a different way. I don't know if my comment makes enough sense for you to understand my point...but... I'm 28 and of course there were things in my life I would do different now and things that were influenced a lot by others...but its not like "I don't know who that person was." Because its simply my young "me" that has grown into the "now me".
Have a nice weekend & maybe watch this video again in 20 years. ;-)
I pretended to want to do things I didn't want to do, and I pretended to like things I didn't like. So no I am not proud of who that person was. Was I suffering? Not really. But that did make me who I am today and if I didn't go through it I would probably still be affected by other people's opinions.
Katrin Berndt Mhm, okay...got it. I didn't understand it like that from the video. You didn't focus on that point though...so maybe it was my fault to interpret it wrongly. I personally don't recall pretending to like things I actually didn't like and doing things I didn't want to do...seems like was behaving differently than you. Even though I stand by the general point of what I said in my first comment...I want to say sorry for evaluating your young self wrongly.
I would't say to completely not care about the opinion of others is a good thing though. You're completely right in terms of not making your life one that is not what you want to...but sometimes opinions of others might have things in them that you can adapt to your own life to make it even better for yourself. Maybe just because others see things differently their opinions could theoretically hold chances to improve your own life.
Don't get me wrong...I like this video and what you are saying. Some younger people could fall into ignoring what others have to say though. I think you should listen to different opinions first and then judge if you agree or not. ☺
I agree with you! But I can't take responsibility for all people who misinterpret what I say. I will continue to make videos on this topic and I guess I will have to clarify more. But if someone thinks I promote being selfish and never developing as a person, that is something I cannot control haha. To me it's obvious that that is not what I'm saying but I guess it's not to other people.
You made me cry. This is your best video ever. Thank you for being an inspiration, and yes, you connect a lot of people, for example I'm from Italy! Thank youuu 💗
Katrin. You are an amazing human being.
Good reminder of a good perspective.
Personally I don't look up to you as something that I cannot reach, an almighty figure or whatever. It is the exact opposite. I watch your videos because I see that you are human like me and all of us here, you have your worries, your flaws, your happy moments etc.. All of that stuff that define us as humans. If someone looks up to you as that "untouchable figure" they are missing the point. We should all look up to people who are wiser than us, bigger than us in terms of experiences and lessons they've learned in life so we can grow and develop our selves as being better than yesterday. You can't gain anything from untouchable personalities, you will make yourself feel negative emotions like jealousy, anger and all of that. (Also that Zen-ASMR music in the background, I felt that I was meditating haha)
+Zozzy That's exactly how I want it to be. :) I'm just a normal person like literally everyone else.
I love how your videos are nothing like I tought based on title...so that way I learn from you and you pleasently surpraise me :)
I love that you make videos for us
your hairstyle 😍😍😍
I hope there will be more life advice videos coming! I loved seeing this side of you. It made me understand you more 😊🌌
I think every channel should have a video like this
WOW! I love this video, I almost cried! You are so real and beautiful, inside and out! A true inspiration
Thanks a lot for everything. It might not Look like you helped or changed people, but you definitely helped me view the world different.