Grace Castro
Grace Castro
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Stop Trying To Be Perfect (how to be at peace with where you're at in life)
I've been stuck in the vicious perfectionist trap my whole life. In this video, I share some insights that have tremendously helped me in my journey to overcome my unhealthy relationship with perfection.
• CREDITS •
- FARMER FILM ANIMATION by Steve Agnos (ua-cam.com/video/sWd6fNVZ20o/v-deo.html)
- COMPARING BODIES TO NATURE by Nelly London ( reelCtry9NJqQWy/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
- SEASONS TIMELAPSE by Eirik Solheim (ua-cam.com/video/lmIFXIXQQ_E/v-deo.html)
• LINKS •
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Link to all my supplements: www.amazon.com/shop/gracecastro/list/1664QHMOPUQEX?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfgracecastro
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Some of the above links are affiliate links which means I do earn a small commission if you choose to purchase anything using the links at no extra cost to you ❤️
To reach me for any professional inquiries please email me at grvcecvstro@gmail.com
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Відео

How to Survive Starting Over (view your life like a movie)
Переглядів 287 тис.Місяць тому
Starting over is never easy, no matter how many times I've done it, but changing my perspective can make it more manageable. In this video, I share moments from my story to remind myself that this time in my life is just a small chapter in a much larger narrative. No matter how stuck I might feel, I know this too shall pass. • LINKS • I've been getting a lot of questions about the tape on my mo...
Peaceful Sunday in Thailand
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There is really no point to this video. Just simple and raw glimpses of a slow-living Sunday here in Thailand. This was actually the first time my now boyfriend and I hung out as friends, and it will always be one of my favorite days/memories. • LINKS • Link to all my camera equipment: amzn.to/3XiDkPC Link to all my supplements: www.amazon.com/shop/gracecastro/list/1664QHMOPUQEX?ref_=aipsflist_...
I'm Moving to Thailand!
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This video is simply a quick update on where I'm at currently since I have been off social media this last couple of months ♡ I decided not to film the packing portion of this video because I packed a few hours before my flight and I was rushing like hell 😅 • LINKS • Link to all my camera equipment: amzn.to/3XiDkPC Link to all my supplements: www.amazon.com/shop/gracecastro/list/1664QHMOPUQEX?r...
Feeling Stuck in A Depressive Rut (trying to come back to life)
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I have battled with bipolar depression since I was a child. It’s something I’ve always been heavily embarrassed of. Having such high highs and such low lows made me feel so broken.. I post on social media consistently and then disappear for weeks or months at a time and this is why. Instead of disappearing during one of these episodes, I decided to film. It is extremely difficult to put yoursel...
exposing myself: anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, perfectionism, and more...
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This video is simply a real and raw depiction of me trying my best to overcome my debilitating self-doubt by publicly exposing my vulnerabilities for all to see in a very ADHD-esque fashion. Honestly, this first video is more for me than it is for you. I've been scared to put myself out there for way too long and I just needed to rip the bandaid off. Trying to figure out the perfect way to star...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @winnerwinnerchickendinnertehe
    @winnerwinnerchickendinnertehe Годину тому

    Wow I needed this so bad. Thank you. 🙏🏾

  • @mariadallarigruber1498
    @mariadallarigruber1498 Годину тому

    thank you so much <3

  • @michelehill6649
    @michelehill6649 Годину тому

    Thank you for this 🤍

  • @paigeplanque6108
    @paigeplanque6108 2 години тому

  • @Justiclea
    @Justiclea 2 години тому

    Don't feel bad I'm 40 starting my life over.last 3 years been hell mom died lost job of 8 years got evicted homeless living in a hotel can't afford rent to much money still no job depressed ASF I'm trying thank you this is a good positive video alot of us especially lately starting over .

  • @cocob28
    @cocob28 2 години тому

    This was one of the most relatable videos I’ve seen on YT and I use this platform daily. Thank you sooo so much for sharing your experience💜 It’s so refreshing to know that no matter how niche your experience seems to be, we’re never alone. We owe it to each other to represent the human experience OUT LOUD. You have endless opportunities for content in this one video, so I hope to see more from you and share parts of my own experiences(finally)🌱✨

  • @An0Udd20
    @An0Udd20 3 години тому

    So proud of you!

  • @chickenspy1854
    @chickenspy1854 4 години тому

    This reminds me of the story of Diogenes. A man who lost everything, and in doing so was forced to gain a new perspective on what it means to live, even if it means living in a box (or in his case a pot). There's a story of him, while living as a poor man, seeing a young impoverished boy drinking water from a river with his hands. Diogenes looks down at his wooden cup and gains perspective on his position in life. At this point, he could have used this new perspective to be a little 'happier' with his lot in life. But no, instead he destroys his cup and exclaims that he has been living a superfluous life this whole time. If that boy can live without a cup, then so could I. It all boils down to him realizing that it is perfectly fine to live an imperfect life. There is 'virtue' in accepting the reality of who/where you are. His philosophy was so impactful that the late Alexander the Great allegedly stated that he wished to be in Diogenes' position over his own.

  • @joice.s
    @joice.s 8 годин тому

    I’m 26y and I’m facing same situation. I was living a dream life Thailand with someone I thought would stay in my life… and now I’m back to my country facing so many difficulties and it has been the hardest period in my life. But I’m growing so fast, I’m learning and I know this is the begging of a new story. A life with purpose. For those who are facing the same: we’re becoming better version of ourselves. Just keep going!

  • @hypatia4754
    @hypatia4754 9 годин тому

    If you left everything for this guy, I´m sorry. Did you give up your whole life for some guy you just met after he lovebombed you? Do not do that again. And please don´t try to be the "cool" girl and try to defend him. He knew what he was doing.

  • @alessiatrabucco9725
    @alessiatrabucco9725 9 годин тому

    I needed this video so much, thank you Grace and thank you UA-cam algorithm

  • @chandrakantchaudhary8709
    @chandrakantchaudhary8709 10 годин тому

    💙💙💙

  • @RebeeAnn-ex3ue
    @RebeeAnn-ex3ue 13 годин тому

    I lived on Hawaii with my ex! It was paradise but it turned out that I was living his fantasy. It took me a while to find my feet after that. Be kind to yourself this winter! It’s going to get cold and depressing. Took me a few years but now I’m married to a doctor and have a baby!! If I can recover, you can too!

  • @boulilafarah5758
    @boulilafarah5758 23 години тому

    Am living the same situation … its 7am still awake i hope everything getss better ❤️🤍🐅

  • @__fruit__of__the__spirit__
    @__fruit__of__the__spirit__ День тому

    This video has made me feel more understood than anything i've told my closest friends. Thankyou so much. I feel a bit less alone.

  • @oliviac6539
    @oliviac6539 День тому

    Thank you for putting this on here, I needed this video today. Yay being genuine and human

  • @oconnordon
    @oconnordon День тому

    Turning such a difficult time in your life into a piece of art like this ... Wow. Really impressive. Hope the next chapter will be good. Of course it will.

  • @user-fs9kz
    @user-fs9kz День тому

    Thank you so much for this Video. I needed this

  • @angeldotel5786
    @angeldotel5786 День тому

    I'm praying you find your way back to Jesus. I'm genuinely sorry you had a negative experience with the church and/or God. it's tough. i know it's hard and dark but please don't give up on Jesus. sometimes in life when you feeling lost, it’ll feel like all the lights in your mind have gone off but when you find yourself in that place, cling to Jesus. Jesus is that light you’re needing for your mind + heart. your videos are awesome + i relate a lot to your experiences on the mental health side of things. 🫶

  • @alizay2340
    @alizay2340 День тому

    I never knew how to put it into words, you spoke what I knew was happening, yet I was derailing for the most part, not accepting, distracting myself, not sitting with it. Your video grounded me. And you were empathetic. It's okay, this too shall pass. This too shall pass. Just because we sometimes can barely recognise who we are vs who we were.. doesn't mean today isn't worth living. Thank you, Grace. I'm holding your hand through this.

  • @latoyiab79
    @latoyiab79 День тому

    I typed out a long depressing paragraph about myself and my life. I have so many wonderful, helpful and encouraging videos saved and downloaded to my playlist. I'm 43yo, while all of this is wonderful my ass will be the same woe it's me internally yet fake being confident within 2hrs. To anyone reading (if anyone actually does), we have to face our demons, accept ourselves completely. Love ourselves unconditionally. Idk you, but I love you. My heart hurts, but hopefully better days are to come. Good luck with your journey.

  • @shrishtysinha9640
    @shrishtysinha9640 День тому

    Loved it. ❤

  • @shennaas6922
    @shennaas6922 День тому

    Since you have continued to move forward, things will eventually get much better❤

  • @rhlecter7263
    @rhlecter7263 День тому

    I needed this 😢 thank you

  • @justineshenade
    @justineshenade День тому

    About to go through a divorce I don’t even want💔I love this so so so much! We are all just trying our very best with what life gives us. One day at a time ❤️I’m rooting for you and so grateful I watched this video ❤️Thank you

  • @BIGmike_shoots
    @BIGmike_shoots 2 дні тому

    Dang it’s weird this was recommended to me tonight. What a wild couple years I’ve been on. Major highs making 100ks of dollars, trips around the world. To ultra lows losing everything giving away the rest and doing something stupid to end up having daily psych appointments 😬It’s been rough. But I’m still trying to find my way and I’m sure I will eventually. Anyone else out there don’t give up we got this. 💪🏼 Loved listening to this though. Love from a fellow Baltimore native.

  • @BiancaVie
    @BiancaVie 2 дні тому

    ❤this video is proof that we are connected and the stories are really one story love this

  • @beauty-brain-f8z
    @beauty-brain-f8z 2 дні тому

    Thank you for sharing this❤. I remember feeling like this last year after quiting a job that was a'dream job' to me. Starting over is hard but its not harder than stying in a place you hate.

  • @Maxz4115
    @Maxz4115 2 дні тому

    Y'!all are at the beginning of your saturn retrun... it gets better

  • @WhisperingJaneASMR
    @WhisperingJaneASMR 2 дні тому

    4:50 That was the most honest and relatable thumbs up I've ever seen on UA-cam. 😂😭💖 I'm going through a hard time myself - again - and it sucks so much. But we still have some tomorrows to fill (actually "todays" or "nows") and hopefully they will be happier and brighter. Much love and strength to you from Berlin. 🙏🏼💫

  • @bionicbookworm3928
    @bionicbookworm3928 2 дні тому

    Girl I can’t. I’m crying and can’t see my screen. Just know this came at a time I needed it most

  • @Tayralmusafir
    @Tayralmusafir 2 дні тому

    I recommend you to have a look at religion, specifically Islam and you will hopefully find your purpose in life. At least, that's what I did. And I cannot be more grateful.🌷

  • @CPerry-bu1ni
    @CPerry-bu1ni 2 дні тому

    Grace, this video is beautifully made, the narration is incredible and your videography is stunning. I love how the video asks questions and encourages the viewer to do the same. Your recent life changes are part of the narrative but they are a backdrop to a wider philosophical view of the world, not narrow navel gazing or victim/blaming. You are hugely talented and, as others have said, your skills and potential as a film maker are huge. This film was a real treasure - taking the viewer in a reflective journey into their own soul. Thank you for your work on this and for making this film freely available xx

  • @ionelamariarus2405
    @ionelamariarus2405 2 дні тому

    Loved it Grace. Keep going ❤

  • @ishikakalra7732
    @ishikakalra7732 3 дні тому

    I love this video it helped me alot. It's so peaceful

  • @Jesse-d9e
    @Jesse-d9e 3 дні тому

    17 year marriage gone, worked and drank my through that marriage, got cancer, my once beat friend could care less if I'm alive or dead. Before the cancer, I was more than half way to an engagement. Cancer killed that connection and i had fallen in love with him. I beat the cancer but now have little hope. Little hope that I won't be betrayed again, little hope I'll meet someone good. Little hope of a dream I had. It feels like I'm just a ghost

  • @caliross_
    @caliross_ 3 дні тому

    Hey, I’m Cali 👋 I think our paths are so similar it’s mind boggling 🤯 🤣 let’s be friends 🥲🫶🏻

  • @caliross_
    @caliross_ 3 дні тому

    Oh, this video resonates SO much with me. Wow 🤍

  • @SadieKay94
    @SadieKay94 3 дні тому

    This was absolutely beautiful❤

  • @ashleybaker5552
    @ashleybaker5552 3 дні тому

    This was beautiful…thank you for sharing your journey and reminding each of us to remember that this is just a page in the book of our lives, not the ending of of our story.

  • @SouthYaMouth
    @SouthYaMouth 3 дні тому

    Ran across your channel by chance and I love your content. It’s real, transparent and most all vulnerable. Thank you for sharing. Makes me feel not so alone with some of the same emotions and inner war dialogue. Keep moving forward

  • @BU91RN
    @BU91RN 3 дні тому

    I don't often comment on videos but listening to you talk about yourself at the end of the video really put things into perspective. I watch the whole video and never once thought about or saw any of the things that you beat yourself up for. I didn't judge you I just saw you. Just a human being sincere. If I could look at myself the same way I look at you my life would be very different. Thank you for being real x

  • @radoslava.gettova
    @radoslava.gettova 3 дні тому

    It was just one video, and it spoke very much of my own struggle through everything, which I have closed to myself looong ago, refusing to label this depression or any other mental thing. Thank you for giving me different introspection or insight into this, you barely find someone who grasp the concept of what's happening.

  • @AmbersSweatyChoker
    @AmbersSweatyChoker 3 дні тому

    I appreciate your depth and authenticity ❤

  • @WOODLYPROJECTS
    @WOODLYPROJECTS 3 дні тому

    Thank you Grace, this is very real and down to earth. Experiencing all the same things currently and hearing this made me realise that we all experience the same experiences at some point in our lives. Take care ❤