PREACH SISTER ! I was a teacher for 11 years. Left it, became a DJ- Never looked back. Q: Am I successful? A: I wake up whenever I want. Yes, I'm winning and I'm successful - according to me.
I hear u so clearly! Life just feels so much better when one is following one’s true calling, even if the bank account is rather the smaller for it 😅😄🌻
Me too. I decided to quit to be a teacher at school. And I decided to run small business kind of home courses. And now I have 45 students. And I feel happier and free. And I have more time with my family and better income🤩
I lived in Phuket for two years after my retirement...it was forced on me as my wife told me she wanted a divorce. It was a premeditated move on her behalf. Anyway...I left for Phuket to try and pick the pieces up, and to also move far away from the 'ground hog day' exsistance I was living. My friends had suddenly become old, boaring and predictable. My new life in Phuket gave me a chance to get re born again. I was happy again, I met new friends and did things that made me happy and not other people happy! I leave soon to live in the Philippines, another opportunity to further enrich my life!
Nice! I’m familiar w Thailand but have yet to visit the Philippines, although it seems really lovely too! Esp Siargao. What is it about these places that makes people feel that sense of freedom? Or is it because we’re so far away from home and the society we grew up in? All the best for the Philippines!
@@JeanVoronkova I've given some thought to that freedom question as it's been a primary driving force for the time I've spent abroad. I think that part of the difference is that I usually don't speak the same language (certainly not to the extent as my native English) as the place I'm passing through. The realization of a certain anonymity within the host culture has also had a liberating effect, despite standing out the way I do. Beyond language and anonymity the distance from my own society seems to remove the familiar constraints or chains of decorum or expectations, what have you. Yes, there are new constructs in place, but somehow they feel less confining perhaps because they are temporary or easily changed by moving. I think the biggest factor is that my goals, my purpose, my expectations for myself aren't near as ambitious and are more immediately endorphin releasing, e.g. exploring, new cuisine, historical sites, etc. I would argue that this is more the natural state of being human, i.e. traveling to new lands. If we didn't have this impulse we might have just stayed in Africa which clearly had everything necessary for an otherwise good life (for the evolutionary types). I don't know, I could probably go on.
Hey! Welcome to the club lol! It’s a scary but exciting time right now but step by step you’ll get to where you’re meant to be. All the best 👍🏼 I’m so glad my videos n experience is helpful to u.
This was just what i needed to hear right now! I left my job two years ago and have not been happier without that toxic work environment. I am exploring and figuring out who i am and it feels so much more free not being in society's bubble of "success." You are glowing also girl! 😍🙌🏻
i love how you put it - society's "bubble of success". It's such an accurate framing of it. It really is a bubble that can just be burst. Thanks Jackie! Glad to hear leaving the 9-5 worked for you too and that you're also enjoying the liberation lol 😊
I am stumbling through my second degree and only now have I had a crisis of identity and purpose. Honestly thank you for your channel. I don't feel so alone anymore. Not so lost.
hey yu, thank u for leaving this note and sharing your personal story. Second degree is a big feat and very admirable cos academics are definitely not the easiest. The crisis u mentioned i hope isn't directly related to the subject matter of both degrees... otherwise that can feel particularly challenging personally. n if its any help, sometimes studying the subject and actual working practice can feel really different. I loved studying law in last 2 years in sch actually it was inspiring and made me feel like i was learning important lifechanging skills... but actual practice... meh. But if you're not liking what you're studying, there must hv been some reason why u chose it in the first place, n maybe the work experience might fit u better?
I took 3 days rest after my surgery and i stumble on your videos, i keep watchig it... i have a glimpse of this idea of just leave everything and go to place like Bali, and then i found you...... thank you for sharing !!
Thank you Jean! ♥️ I lett my stable job as well 2 weeks ago, and I am heading to go backpacking through Thailand for couple of months. Traveling always ignites my soul. I AM READY for whatever adventure is in stock for me. I don't want to give up on my freedom, I am a little scared of what will happen after my time in Asia, but I keep repeating to all the gods that I am ready do this...I tried to follow the society's recipe for happiness (lol)... didn't quite work ... so decided to follow my heart and gonna see how it will all turn out!!! I am feeling alive again 🍀♥️🌏xxxx
oh Lenka congratulations! I'm so happy to hear your updates! The thailand backpacking plan sounds fantastic, and i know from personal experience that doing stuff like that just makes one feel so alive and learn so much just from being exposed to such a different environment and new experiences. You sound ready for a new world, nothing to be scared about except for the new stronger wiser you that will be after your travels and adventure. So psyched for you!!
This is so helpful. I loved my work until around 2015 and since then find it is to use your expression 'crushing my soul'. We have seasons in life I think. I've come to this realisation in my 40s, but also realise it is never too late to make a change. I definitely want to transition to doing something very different, despite being naturally risk averse. I am a lawyer - not a corporate lawyer - but worked with many and saw the misery and grind on the face of so many partners who had spend 20 years working 80 hour weeks but felt trapped by the wealth and trappings and status of the role (and some who indeed thrived on it and loved it).
Seasons in life is a really good way to see things. I too agree. Sometimes we reach that winter period but after that spring always arrives. Law def works for some people! But the sad reality is a lot of people enter into this track under false expectations and impressions and then feel they’ve invested too much by then to pull out.
Loved this ! I am this point too and want to quit my job. I never travelled in my life and I feel like I gave up too much so far for the steady paycheck. This will give me the push to act and start living my life. I have so many mental barriers in my head that I need to disrupt. The fear of income, the fear of disappointing parents, the fear of feeling like a failure, etc. Bali looks beautiful, maybe that’ll be my first destination. Thank you again.
The stability of the paycheck is great but sometimes the job takes too much from us personally in exchange for that. It will be awesome personal development for u if u start travelling. It’s life changing in so many ways. Rooting for u to start soon n experience new things along the journey 🌻🦋
Wwoooww...intelligent, beautiful, creative, helpful, healthy, interesting, brave, cute, kind, elegant, eloquent, and ect!!!! Thank you Jean for sharing your best with all of us!!!! New perspective... New Information... New Ideas... New habits... New person... New life... This World needs more people like you!!!
thank you Joseph, that's really kind of you to say so. Just doing my thing in my little quiet corner, but its no shame to be me, and i hope others like me will take courage to just be themselves too
@@JeanVoronkova Thanks so much much for the reply! Thats so nice of you! I hope you and your husband keep up the great work, the great life, and the great vibes forever! 🙏🏻🤙
You said it! I left my corporate job, being a work martyr and while there were some clear advantages to that lifestyle -- a recurring salary, the opportunity to travel, socializing with coworkers, the odd expensive partner dinner -- looking back I was on a wheel trying to run with everyone else. It's the expectation yeah? Shame if you think differently. It hasn't been easy. Most of work related relationships I thought were real weren't. But I've managed to rethink who I want to spend time with, and think less about transactional relationships. It's a journey! We should all have the chance to just live as we please.
hey bob, thanks for the lil note. A lot of what you said resonated with me. Transactional relationships in particular. That's a very good way to describe the relationships i had in my former corporate roles. and you were right, whilst i thought there were real friendship ties forming, after leaving, it became clear that everything had a political purpose attached to it by the colleagues i thought i was close to. Sad. But on the other hand, extremely thankful i'm off the wheel and walking my own path in life. I'm sure life after the job has been good to you. Most people who have left seem only to be so elated that they did, even if monetarily they live on less than before. Life's riches are not only financial, that's the sure thing.
👍👍 Very good thoughts. You are definitely one of the fortunate ones to have set yourself free early in life. For those like myself, it took many more years, careers, mistakes and hard work before the chains fell away. One perspective that find super-useful is to realize that up until very recently, nearly all humans were too busy trying to get their basic needs met, fighting wars, famines, pandemics, etc., to even think about becoming a happier, better person. Leisure time was minimal and those who were fortunate enough to have some rarely used it wisely. But humans have succeeded in ways no one thought possible for hundreds of thousands of years. Now we have free time, and so many choices. But we are not equipped for such blessings. Many people burn countless hours on social media, video games, and other distractions that subtract from health and happiness. It's no wonder there's so many people frustrated, angry and grasping anything or anyone to provide them with a sense of purpose even if their placebo is clearly harmful to themselves and to those around them. It's an incredible time to be alive- but the unanswered question is, "Can humanity survive the new era of fewer norms, much more free time, and countless new options?"
Hi Jeff, thank you for this detailed message. U articulated many thoughts that have been circulating in my own mind for a while! Esp the second part of your msg. More than ever we r being inundated from every angle with SM trash essentially, and it’s all to distract us from the real issues that require our attention, to keep us circulating within The System and subject to it cos we’re too risk averse and/or unmotivated to break through the comfort zone to reach for what is truly valuable, and the irony is yes this is the age of golden opportunities where more things r possible than every before in this tech revolution.
Some people aren't privileged to quit toxic work environment and explore......This world is cruel for someone with no money..... Help me with this situation.
Wow!!! You've really got me thinking, sitting back for just a minute in my crazy, hectic life and trying to answer some of the questions you asked yourself. I love your calm, placid nature, it's so refreshing. Thank you 🙏
Thankful that you are being open and sincere about this important discussion!! *@Jean Voronkova = indeed a positive and cheerful role-model for others*
I got lucky and after time in the army and then as a police officer I started in wood working and carpentry. I love building with my hands and mind. Solving clients problems and dreams. I’m now 70 years old but still building stuff and always looking for exciting challenges.
Hey Charlie, nice to hear your story! Yes I think creating things with our own hands is one of the more satisfying ventures in life. In fact I think Viktor Frankl in Man’s Search for Meaning referred to creation/creating as one of the drivers for the motivation to live. It’s wonderful to provide a useful service to others.
You and I are quite similar (well, I guess most people go through the same process of asking questions and realisation, etc.). I completely second your message here as I experienced it myself and I think I've successfully transitioned my life too. The first most important step in my opinion is to 'TALK TO YOURSELF'. Surprisingly, many people don't because they are either too busy, too scared to talk to themselves because they don't want to face the harsh reality that they hate what they've been doing/situation they have been in for 10, 20 years. Thank you for another great video:)
Hey there! So strange i think i replied your msg previously but it seems to have disappeared. I totally agree. Admitting stuff to oneself can be difficult. Self judgment and self criticism is often the harshest. Stuff like "how did u let things get to this point etc etc." I did that once with a scary breast lump I found and promptly ignored for 6 months. Luckily it was benign in the end upon biopsy. But you get my drift. Thank you for watching the video and i'm happy the msg resonated with you. Cheers to a life well lived.
Happiness and contentment of each person is totally different... Accidentally found ur channel which had me thinking that we're on the same boat. I had quit this crazy system that created by the society two years ago and I feel super content until now... Let's enjoy slowness and live life mindfully. Please share the tips on how to live and guide a partner who stucks in fast-paced living caused of the pressure of working on 9-5. Which caused her having anxiety and depression... I tried everyday to help her to be present, she said that her anxiety is better but the depression still hard to control... Thankyou, appreciate ur sharing! 🙏🥰
Thank you for sharing your narrative and those three great questions to explore. I had glorified being a librarian and was working in a public library setting, I was excited and passionate about my job. Yet, I was discriminated against because of my disability and gay identities. Ironically, the company has institutional barriers of access to services for the public it serves. I tried to be more customer service oriented and going above and beyond my job. I was told that "don't work so hard and help people too much, then the public will expect us to be helpful like you". It was a toxic work environment and I was being reprimanded or watched for any mistake regardless if it was a mistake worthy of mention or something petty that anyone can mess up that no other co worker got reprimanded for. And, now here I am feeling confused and trying to explore other narratives for myself. Keep being you and spreading your story it helps others to be brave and to share their vulnerability as well.
Hi sister thank you for sharing this video.I was stuck in a Catholic school for years and i didnt felt i belong there and i faild in 8th and 9th grade i was poor in getting good scores in many subjects and it was the secnd year of my 9th grade i decided to change the school after the year end i asked my transfer certificate and i changed my school .It was one of the best decision i made in my life my parents were not please with my decision .And in my new school i really felt at home and i finished my high school there and pursued a career in Fashion designing and now im working on a small business. And i also do bridal makeup too. There was a time i was not living at the moment and only thinking about past and the future and failing to live at the moment and i missed out a lot.But now i have started to heal and i still have got long way to go but everyday i try my best not to think about the future but live in the moment before its all gone. Lastly thank you do much for sharing your thoughts i hope it has inspired millions of people all over the world.
This is very professional Jean. I am so happy that you broke the mold and found your self again through the fulfilling content that you are making for all of us. Vitaly and you are making a difference and it's inspiring. 🌱📺💯🎯
Really good message from your journey. Glad that you found something that keeps u feeling alive daily. I am kind of making that transition too and hope to get to where you are (mentally).
I have learned more from you in two of your videos than a lifetime of advice, self help books, and adherence to societal conventions. To say you offer mere insights and a philosophy of life would be the greatest understatement of all time. I eternally grateful to you for sharing your message. Thank you. I love to surf. Where is that beautiful break? And your art is wonderful. I hope you will be selling your work online soon.
Hi Scott thank u for your very kind note. In the video the spots Dreamland and Balangan were featured. I’m very motivated that I was able to bring you something useful thru the videos 🙏🤓
hope the video helped to clear a bit of the fog up! I used to cry talking to my friend about the path ahead so fogged up that i felt i was walking blind, but had to just keep going. Its painful. i wish you clarity of mind and the courage to walk on to what you truly desire.
You're truly an Inspiration and an Idol to me! You're living the best life I could ever imagine! You're voice is just mesmerizing and lovely to listen to. I'm set to retire next year and I'm finally going to pursue what I truly want to do in life! Thank You for your words of guidance and experience! My dream is to make it out to Bali someday and just surf! 😊
hey we have the same dream! haha high five to that! Next year is right around the corner so i'm very happy that your retirement is practically looming. I wish you all the health and energy to make all your post-work dreams bigger than you ever imagined 🌻
Jean, love this video. I also used the link on Skillshare and signed up for a full year. Im also on an "extended trip" to Thailand from California refining several areas of my life. Keep the great content coming.
hi philip, thanks for this kind note, and happy to hear you're spending time in Thailand cos that's also another wonderful place to get back in touch with nature, simple living and the basic joys of life, especially the food! (mango sticky rice! pad thai goong! braised pork knuckles w chilly omg! haha) sorry i digress 😂. But i hope you create lots of happy life stories during your time now there that you can tell the friends and family at home!
This is such an inspirational video and I especially liked when you said „this is what success means for me.“, because it makes me think about what success really means to me personally. You have the most beautiful female voice I have ever heard and it made listening to your video a true pleasure 🤗♥️
thanks Melanie, i'm glad the video led to you contemplating some of what i believe are the most important questions in life. Honestly, I remember my Sunday night blues so clearly. It was such an incredibly depressing time and life doesn't need to be like that. Wish u happiness and peace ✌️🦋
It is very generous of you to share this. I have spent my life doing what you missed out on with your changes😂. yes we have to take that step and those doors and channels open. Many thanks again for sharing
Hi Amr, thanks for the kind note and the humour 😂 can’t say I miss what I missed out on 😅! We live in an age of opportunities where more than ever before it’s possible to explore different ways of livelihood than the traditional 9-5 (assuming that’s not working out for you). I wish u all the best :)
Watching your video with perfect timing. I've been hospitalized with an autoimmune disease that I caused myself because I have been trying to work FT & build 2 companies at the same time with the result of not getting anything accomplished and what could be a life threatening illness. If I don't change and JUST pursue what makes me happy then my time here could come to a close or my quality of life good dwindle significantly. I've been very positive through this applying "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and being supportive of my Dr's. and nurses.
hey Kris sorry to hear about your current health issues. You sound like a very conscious and motivated person though, with the heart and mind in the right places too, so i'm sure if you decide to make some tweaks to improve your situation overall it will definitely work out. Just remember health is the real wealth! Good luck!!!
Great video, Jean! It really resonates with me. I am in the same boat you were in: Nice cushy professional job, yet feeling unsatisfied and stuck. Both my head and my heart tell me to leave, but yet I have no idea what to do next. I have hobbies to fill my days but ultimately I want to find meaningful endeavors that make me feel *useful* in my "retirement". And I have no idea how to go about it. Now that we're in 2023, I feel the urge to take this head on and procrastinate no more. Time is ticking. Thanks a lot for the inspiration! Happy 2023!
Thank you for sharing.....chanced upon your channel and found it so meaningful and well said...... am kind of in that `stage` in life....all the best Jean
So brave. Thank you for taking that step forward for yourself. It’s beautiful to see people moving towards their truth in life. It usually results in wonderful things :)
I just became a new subscriber, after watching your video!!! Your words of wisdom and truth were very comforting but, most of all inspiring in regards to procrastination and being surrounded by negative people in our lives!!! Thank you, and God bless!!! Chicago, USA!!!
Wonderful! It motivates me a lot to know that the msgs i put out there helps people, that it made a difference. Thank you Lloyd for letting me know that.
I'm glad to see you wake u up excited for each new day and enjoy every minute of your life. Remember, success to different people means different things. The goal post will shift when they become "successful" and start the chase again. But when I see you, you seemed very much at peace with yourself and enjoying your life. I happen to think that's successful. To others maybe not. But it shouldn't matter. Only what you feel matters.
i love your note. thanks Terubong. I didn't post it here, but i did a podcast interview on something called the Urban Exodus that came out 2 weeks back. And actually, in the course of the interview, the lady interviewer asked me so what are my goals, how do i see my life 5 or 10 years from now.... and my mind was just - gosh, exactly the same as how it is now if V & I can swing it. So i said just that. And promptly spent the next few days agonizing over how unambitious i sound and perhaps ... naive and underachieving? U know what i mean. The common perception that life must keep moving on n get better etc. I mean i hope i will be a more accomplished surfer, a better painter (esp portraits) , that all my life relationships will be healthy and thriving, that our garden will grow better plants n fruits etc (haha) but basically the picture of my life now is pretty much it. For me, mentally, anyway. Im happy and content. It's enough. But it was so funny to say that out loud and the lady sounded v surprised also n then i promptly felt very inadequate. lol. I think u'll understand what i;m saying.
@@JeanVoronkova I fully understand. But I'm laughing at you agonizing over what you said. No its not underachieving, as long as you are happy and contented. But I've always been an rather aberrant character (could be considered a bad influence haha) so if I'm that lady I won't be surprised. I would have been impressed! Its like a monk having achieved the enlightenment but at such a young age. Life is already perfect, thus 5/10 years from now life will be the same with a slight difference. And that is, you're doing whatever you do in your current state in a much more accomplished manner. Surfing, painting, deeper relationships, maybe your self sustaining permaculture garden will keep you very healthy. And one more thing, confidence. Self confidence.
I totally agree with your view point. We are too focus on doing what the society expect us to be doing (*esp in Singapore) We should actually instead ask ourself what we really want in life. Great video.
It’s hard to move past what everyone around us in Singapore expects though, it’s like being encased in a strong jelly lol. Asian society lah. And in singapore the thought process is so uniform. N options are actually very limited. I am thankful I left Sg to work n explore overseas because that really opened my eyes to possibilities. When I lived n worked in SG I felt that my choices were very limited n narrow.
You're amazing. I feel your happiness and contentment from the way you look and sound. It is VERY attractive. I am so happy that you made the change in your life by questioning and taking action. I believe that everyone has the potential to be amazing. Sadly, we are almost all caged by our own minds being manipulated by our surroundings. We just need to let it come out. Sometimes that requires a traumatic (acute) event, or just being tired of the grind (chronic). Thanks for sharing yourself, helping other to see the possibilities, and providing possible action pathways. ❤
thanks for your kind and sincere note Eric. I think the same as you do, that we all have the potential to be doing pretty cool stuff, whatever it is that may be our particular passion. My dad worked his own electrician business all his life. Now in his retirement he is the most amazing cook, baker, and he does amazing work with his hands whatever he decides to fix around the house or grow in the garden. Like you said, it just needs an opportunity to come out. i hope you are out there yourself living out your dream life visions!
I really like your channel Jean. Glad I found it, and have shared w family and friends. You are super charming, and I’m happy that you’ve found such resounding peace and happiness in life. 🙏
hi James, thanks so much for the kind note. Peace and contentment is an ongoing theme everyday... some days more successful than others haha... but i am loving how we live here in this wonderful place with amazing energy. n i try to go through each day with an attitude of gratitude for everything we are blessed with. Hope you are doing well in your corner of the world with lots to be grateful for each day as well.
Hai Jean, your video is inspiring me, thank you 😊. Now I'm sink in the toxic relationship and his toxic family. For three years just stuck in these bad situation that really make me sick and drained. I'm tired for struggling alone and always feel that I'm just nothing. I just wanna be happy
Hi Grace, thank you for your heartfelt note. Once upon a time i was in a bad relationship with a selfish partner for 4 years and i was too young to recognize it for what it is until .... years after it ended, actually. At least now you already understand it is toxic for you. Its a good first step. I wish you luck in working towards a better situation that works for you not against you. Take care of yourself please, its the first thing you need to do before you take care of the others around you.
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i love your peace and confidence in this message Monika, thanks for leaving this note for me. I too believe that we are all blessed to be walking through this life as we are and that God is with us. I feel that, and i am so grateful for that everyday. it's true life is never easy and there's always something we're working hard at! but that too is to be enjoyed!
@@JeanVoronkova dont worry be happy stay happy stay healthy stay be positive thinking just pray for God love us my failed my job or my pathnership always stranght in my self always ready to learn more n try again n again my experiance im tale it npray my God n im try more my job my self we bleseed us of God amin
Dwell not in & leave toxic places, environments, relationships, friendships, etc & turn to places, jobs, friends, etc that resonate & give one peace, joy, love, health, happiness, etc. You won't get sick of life & living.
thank you Danyell, i'm so happy to hear that the videos made a difference to you. I know that whatever you're going through you will walk through alright in the end. Hang in there.
you are my favorite, such amazing content you provide us with, intelligent and a beautiful way too rethink your life and where you need to go to be feel happy , many greeting from Thailand 🥰🙏🏻
I am so grateful I came upon your channel several months back. I always look forward to a new program from you. Thank you for all your hard work to put these wonderful, informative & fun videos. I look forward to see your artwork in the future.
I left my job 5 years ago when it wasn't "mainstream" because I had already realised it wasn't worth being a wage slave. I travelled around the world with the savings I had, trying to look for my purpose, which I didn't despite meeting so many people and doing so many things. I was so happy and positive, believed in the law of attraction and kept looking for my purpose in vain. On top of that my dad couldn't stand me doing what I was doing and hijacked my life twice, I had to go back to being a wage slave two times because he never supported my will of freedom which made me a procrastinator and lose all confidence in me. I know it's easy to blame it on him but when you have someone on your back 24/7 telling you that the life you want is a useless dream you kind of start being depressed and give up. Like, what you say in your videos is true but at the end of the day, I still had to work to make money to pay for student loan, my food, my house. I was lucky enough to still live with my parents but the harsh reality is that you can't live this life of freedom that you advertize for without a proper income. Becoming a youtuber and looking for sponsors isnt really the life I want to have. So idk for me this video didn't really help and didn't really give a lot of concrete and real examples that don't try to sell skillshare subs. If you really want freedom, you either need to make your own small company or work part time, but you absolutely need an income and it won't come without some kind of work. IDK I've watched so many videos like this and none of them truly help you cause in the end everyone is different and will have different situations and needs and we are the only ones who can help ourselves.
Hi SakuraChan, thank you for your comment. I fully agree with what you said, and actually from your comment, I like you as a person already. You sound young but very discerning and smart, and i'm sure you will have a lot going for you with time. Please don't get the wrong picture with my story. In between quitting my corporate job and living my dream life now in Bali, it's been almost 10 years. Lasting, positive changes resulting from action and hard work takes time. That's the msg I really want to put across - i really need to do a video explaining all the details don't i - because you're not the only person who's watched and made certain mistaken conclusions. I am doing YT now because its a creative passion for me and my husband - him the cinematographer, and me the person with stories to tell. There's extra income coming from it which is always a great thing, but we only really got some traction AFTER we moved to Bali. BUT we managed to move to Bali in the first place because after my realisations in the I Quit video, I bascially went around doing many different free lance jobs and starting 4 diff businesses, the last of which was w my hubs n was successful, and we lived frugally for some years and saved money for investing to get a target level of income. We finally succeeded with this during the pnademic, and thats why we managed to move to Bali. So we have several income streams. But YT is not what i turned to after quitting and i wouldn't advise it for anyone because its a lot of hard work and time and there's no guarantee of success or the amount you wanna make. You need to work yes, but you need to work smart and do smtg that generates income SEPARATE from your hours put in eventually. But yes, you are the only one who can help you. That's a great starting point you are at already.
Thank you this video it helped me a lot. I recently quit my 20 yr government career because of forced vaccine mandates and now I’m in the complete unknown. I’m still resting and trying to figure it all out. I started this channel here out of a passion for nature and walking but I love your recommendation to trying new things in skillshare as you are so right, it is impossible to conceptualize something we’ve never done before. Thank you Jean for your wisdom! 🙏🏻
Happy weekend !!! So very inspiring and encouraging message. We know that life is too short, if you believe in yourself that is the right thing to do go ahead then don't look backward. It is no regrets because money can't buy happiness. I saw in your vlogs that your are happy and contented that's why i liked to watched your videos. Good luck to your next journey- jinky
Thank u so much Jinky, it’s always so cheering to read your lil notes every Saturday. Yes we now live simply and somewhat unexcitingly haha but our hearts r full. I hope life on your end has the same sense of contentment and happiness 😍🌻🙏
hey you, thanks for sharing, and i'm sorry to hear that. If you feel that way, would you not be contemplating making some tweaks here and there to perhaps bring more happiness into your day to day?
Hi Jean, I also left my corporate job in SG. I'm based in Bandung now. I just couldn't imagine doing the same thing until I'm 60 or 70 and then die 😅 That idea made me so depressed.. Btw, I was from VJC, a friend of mine mentioned you might be from there too 😊😊😊
Hey you! Nice to meet u! Lol your sentence was so literal it made me laugh out loud. I had thoughts in the similar vein. And yes! Ex VJ alumni!! I’m sure your current life now in Bandung is colourful and enjoyable. I think the Indonesians r so much more clued in on life’s simple joys than most Singaporeans.
@@JeanVoronkova Bandung is not bad though I prefer the beach to mountains. Not ideal but I'm similarly thankful for the affordable goodness such as organic vege, massages, staycations. You should try hair spa - it's very Indonesian, almost every salon in the country would offer that at affordable prices! Spot on about Indonesians being contented with simple living. Many of them told me they could choose to take a break from their jobs and survive on their garden produce in kampungs.
@@munafibolong i do see it being offered here in Bali but you know, how to choose which salon is too complex a puzzle for me to go solve. it's like going to Donki Donki in SG. I love it but i never buy anything out of decision paralysis. But i do need a hair spa haha. Ive actually met quite a number of people who are working in Jakarta now but buying land etc in Bali and moving over for a simpler life.... or so that their kids can grow up in nature. i'm so impressed.
I left my corp job in my late 30s for early retirement ☺️Am happier now, but I reckon I still can do something..so wish me luck hopefully I can discover what’s next would be🌟✨
Hi Jean, Many thanks from Kerobokan Bali for this content. Thank you for all the sharing and explanation, at the moment i’m in the middle of stuck in life, while i watch your video, i wrote all your knowledge and inspiration. Wish me luck to force myself to getting out from this circle of my introvert situation. Terima kasih 😊🙏🌴 Liked and Subscribed :)
Hello neighbor! Sorry to hear you’re feeling stuck at the moment, but bear in mind that that, as with everything else in life, the stuckness too will pass and life finds its own way forward! Definitely wishing u lots of luck hey
Ohhh my this is what I need, you always provide us a very interesting and inspiring message to pursue things and be successful, love it Jean, thanks for sharing 💝🥰
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Done Jean. Thank you so much for ideas and encouragement, will surely pursue it 🦋
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I agree with you
PREACH SISTER ! I was a teacher for 11 years. Left it, became a DJ- Never looked back. Q: Am I successful? A: I wake up whenever I want. Yes, I'm winning and I'm successful - according to me.
I hear u so clearly! Life just feels so much better when one is following one’s true calling, even if the bank account is rather the smaller for it 😅😄🌻
Me too. I decided to quit to be a teacher at school. And I decided to run small business kind of home courses. And now I have 45 students. And I feel happier and free. And I have more time with my family and better income🤩
Ive been living "Groundhog Day " all my life. This video has set me thinking. Ill have to overhaul my life at 58! Thank you Jean.
I lived in Phuket for two years after my retirement...it was forced on me as my wife told me she wanted a divorce. It was a premeditated move on her behalf. Anyway...I left for Phuket to try and pick the pieces up, and to also move far away from the 'ground hog day' exsistance I was living. My friends had suddenly become old, boaring and predictable. My new life in Phuket gave me a chance to get re born again. I was happy again, I met new friends and did things that made me happy and not other people happy! I leave soon to live in the Philippines, another opportunity to further enrich my life!
Nice! I’m familiar w Thailand but have yet to visit the Philippines, although it seems really lovely too! Esp Siargao. What is it about these places that makes people feel that sense of freedom? Or is it because we’re so far away from home and the society we grew up in? All the best for the Philippines!
@@JeanVoronkova I've given some thought to that freedom question as it's been a primary driving force for the time I've spent abroad. I think that part of the difference is that I usually don't speak the same language (certainly not to the extent as my native English) as the place I'm passing through. The realization of a certain anonymity within the host culture has also had a liberating effect, despite standing out the way I do. Beyond language and anonymity the distance from my own society seems to remove the familiar constraints or chains of decorum or expectations, what have you. Yes, there are new constructs in place, but somehow they feel less confining perhaps because they are temporary or easily changed by moving. I think the biggest factor is that my goals, my purpose, my expectations for myself aren't near as ambitious and are more immediately endorphin releasing, e.g. exploring, new cuisine, historical sites, etc. I would argue that this is more the natural state of being human, i.e. traveling to new lands. If we didn't have this impulse we might have just stayed in Africa which clearly had everything necessary for an otherwise good life (for the evolutionary types). I don't know, I could probably go on.
Dear Jean, thank you for your videos that have kept my sanity as I just quit the corporate world. Your fellow singaporean
Hey! Welcome to the club lol! It’s a scary but exciting time right now but step by step you’ll get to where you’re meant to be. All the best 👍🏼 I’m so glad my videos n experience is helpful to u.
This was just what i needed to hear right now! I left my job two years ago and have not been happier without that toxic work environment. I am exploring and figuring out who i am and it feels so much more free not being in society's bubble of "success." You are glowing also girl! 😍🙌🏻
i love how you put it - society's "bubble of success". It's such an accurate framing of it. It really is a bubble that can just be burst. Thanks Jackie! Glad to hear leaving the 9-5 worked for you too and that you're also enjoying the liberation lol 😊
I am stumbling through my second degree and only now have I had a crisis of identity and purpose. Honestly thank you for your channel. I don't feel so alone anymore. Not so lost.
hey yu, thank u for leaving this note and sharing your personal story. Second degree is a big feat and very admirable cos academics are definitely not the easiest. The crisis u mentioned i hope isn't directly related to the subject matter of both degrees... otherwise that can feel particularly challenging personally. n if its any help, sometimes studying the subject and actual working practice can feel really different. I loved studying law in last 2 years in sch actually it was inspiring and made me feel like i was learning important lifechanging skills... but actual practice... meh. But if you're not liking what you're studying, there must hv been some reason why u chose it in the first place, n maybe the work experience might fit u better?
I took 3 days rest after my surgery and i stumble on your videos, i keep watchig it... i have a glimpse of this idea of just leave everything and go to place like Bali, and then i found you...... thank you for sharing !!
Thank you Jean! ♥️ I lett my stable job as well 2 weeks ago, and I am heading to go backpacking through Thailand for couple of months. Traveling always ignites my soul. I AM READY for whatever adventure is in stock for me. I don't want to give up on my freedom, I am a little scared of what will happen after my time in Asia, but I keep repeating to all the gods that I am ready do this...I tried to follow the society's recipe for happiness (lol)... didn't quite work ... so decided to follow my heart and gonna see how it will all turn out!!! I am feeling alive again 🍀♥️🌏xxxx
oh Lenka congratulations! I'm so happy to hear your updates! The thailand backpacking plan sounds fantastic, and i know from personal experience that doing stuff like that just makes one feel so alive and learn so much just from being exposed to such a different environment and new experiences. You sound ready for a new world, nothing to be scared about except for the new stronger wiser you that will be after your travels and adventure. So psyched for you!!
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Hi :) have a lovely travel ! it resonates :) 😘💕
That’s awesome:) would love to hear a follow up after your trip to Asia!
@@luna7453 thank yoou😘
‘Looking inwards, exposure and taking little steps consistently’. I love that. Thank you so much for your words.
This is so helpful. I loved my work until around 2015 and since then find it is to use your expression 'crushing my soul'. We have seasons in life I think. I've come to this realisation in my 40s, but also realise it is never too late to make a change. I definitely want to transition to doing something very different, despite being naturally risk averse. I am a lawyer - not a corporate lawyer - but worked with many and saw the misery and grind on the face of so many partners who had spend 20 years working 80 hour weeks but felt trapped by the wealth and trappings and status of the role (and some who indeed thrived on it and loved it).
Seasons in life is a really good way to see things. I too agree. Sometimes we reach that winter period but after that spring always arrives. Law def works for some people! But the sad reality is a lot of people enter into this track under false expectations and impressions and then feel they’ve invested too much by then to pull out.
Loved this ! I am this point too and want to quit my job. I never travelled in my life and I feel like I gave up too much so far for the steady paycheck. This will give me the push to act and start living my life. I have so many mental barriers in my head that I need to disrupt. The fear of income, the fear of disappointing parents, the fear of feeling like a failure, etc. Bali looks beautiful, maybe that’ll be my first destination. Thank you again.
The stability of the paycheck is great but sometimes the job takes too much from us personally in exchange for that. It will be awesome personal development for u if u start travelling. It’s life changing in so many ways. Rooting for u to start soon n experience new things along the journey 🌻🦋
@@JeanVoronkova thank you, who knows , I could meet with you guys over there and you guys can show me around. Will keep you posted. Thank you. :)
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Thank you Jean for sharing your best with all of us!!!!
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This World needs more people like you!!!
thank you Joseph, that's really kind of you to say so. Just doing my thing in my little quiet corner, but its no shame to be me, and i hope others like me will take courage to just be themselves too
@@JeanVoronkova Thanks so much much for the reply! Thats so nice of you! I hope you and your husband keep up the great work, the great life, and the great vibes forever! 🙏🏻🤙
I'm lost and don't know what to do. It's terrifying
You said it! I left my corporate job, being a work martyr and while there were some clear advantages to that lifestyle -- a recurring salary, the opportunity to travel, socializing with coworkers, the odd expensive partner dinner -- looking back I was on a wheel trying to run with everyone else. It's the expectation yeah? Shame if you think differently. It hasn't been easy. Most of work related relationships I thought were real weren't. But I've managed to rethink who I want to spend time with, and think less about transactional relationships. It's a journey! We should all have the chance to just live as we please.
hey bob, thanks for the lil note. A lot of what you said resonated with me. Transactional relationships in particular. That's a very good way to describe the relationships i had in my former corporate roles. and you were right, whilst i thought there were real friendship ties forming, after leaving, it became clear that everything had a political purpose attached to it by the colleagues i thought i was close to. Sad. But on the other hand, extremely thankful i'm off the wheel and walking my own path in life. I'm sure life after the job has been good to you. Most people who have left seem only to be so elated that they did, even if monetarily they live on less than before. Life's riches are not only financial, that's the sure thing.
👍👍 Very good thoughts. You are definitely one of the fortunate ones to have set yourself free early in life. For those like myself, it took many more years, careers, mistakes and hard work before the chains fell away. One perspective that find super-useful is to realize that up until very recently, nearly all humans were too busy trying to get their basic needs met, fighting wars, famines, pandemics, etc., to even think about becoming a happier, better person. Leisure time was minimal and those who were fortunate enough to have some rarely used it wisely. But humans have succeeded in ways no one thought possible for hundreds of thousands of years. Now we have free time, and so many choices. But we are not equipped for such blessings. Many people burn countless hours on social media, video games, and other distractions that subtract from health and happiness. It's no wonder there's so many people frustrated, angry and grasping anything or anyone to provide them with a sense of purpose even if their placebo is clearly harmful to themselves and to those around them. It's an incredible time to be alive- but the unanswered question is, "Can humanity survive the new era of fewer norms, much more free time, and countless new options?"
Hi Jeff, thank you for this detailed message. U articulated many thoughts that have been circulating in my own mind for a while! Esp the second part of your msg. More than ever we r being inundated from every angle with SM trash essentially, and it’s all to distract us from the real issues that require our attention, to keep us circulating within The System and subject to it cos we’re too risk averse and/or unmotivated to break through the comfort zone to reach for what is truly valuable, and the irony is yes this is the age of golden opportunities where more things r possible than every before in this tech revolution.
I am 55yo this year, and I'm glad to learn from you what to do for my life. Thank you.
Some people aren't privileged to quit toxic work environment and explore......This world is cruel for someone with no money..... Help me with this situation.
Same here…..
Hi jean shout out from your neighbor johor , Malaysia. Find your video inspiring and relaxing.. usually Singaporean like to nag and complain .😅
Wow!!! You've really got me thinking, sitting back for just a minute in my crazy, hectic life and trying to answer some of the questions you asked yourself. I love your calm, placid nature, it's so refreshing. Thank you 🙏
Thankful that you are being open and sincere about this important discussion!!
*@Jean Voronkova = indeed a positive and cheerful role-model for others*
😸 Do your best for your future videos too!!
Love watching your adventures
I got lucky and after time in the army and then as a police officer I started in wood working and carpentry. I love building with my hands and mind. Solving clients problems and dreams. I’m now 70 years old but still building stuff and always looking for exciting challenges.
Hey Charlie, nice to hear your story! Yes I think creating things with our own hands is one of the more satisfying ventures in life. In fact I think Viktor Frankl in Man’s Search for Meaning referred to creation/creating as one of the drivers for the motivation to live. It’s wonderful to provide a useful service to others.
Every Time i feel lost i would look back to this video and hearing your soothing, calm voice and comforted.
I’m glad, thank you Ibrahim 🌻🌻🤓🙏
You and I are quite similar (well, I guess most people go through the same process of asking questions and realisation, etc.). I completely second your message here as I experienced it myself and I think I've successfully transitioned my life too. The first most important step in my opinion is to 'TALK TO YOURSELF'. Surprisingly, many people don't because they are either too busy, too scared to talk to themselves because they don't want to face the harsh reality that they hate what they've been doing/situation they have been in for 10, 20 years.
Thank you for another great video:)
Hey there! So strange i think i replied your msg previously but it seems to have disappeared. I totally agree. Admitting stuff to oneself can be difficult. Self judgment and self criticism is often the harshest. Stuff like "how did u let things get to this point etc etc." I did that once with a scary breast lump I found and promptly ignored for 6 months. Luckily it was benign in the end upon biopsy. But you get my drift. Thank you for watching the video and i'm happy the msg resonated with you. Cheers to a life well lived.
Happiness and contentment of each person is totally different... Accidentally found ur channel which had me thinking that we're on the same boat. I had quit this crazy system that created by the society two years ago and I feel super content until now... Let's enjoy slowness and live life mindfully. Please share the tips on how to live and guide a partner who stucks in fast-paced living caused of the pressure of working on 9-5. Which caused her having anxiety and depression... I tried everyday to help her to be present, she said that her anxiety is better but the depression still hard to control... Thankyou, appreciate ur sharing! 🙏🥰
Thank you for sharing your narrative and those three great questions to explore. I had glorified being a librarian and was working in a public library setting, I was excited and passionate about my job. Yet, I was discriminated against because of my disability and gay identities. Ironically, the company has institutional barriers of access to services for the public it serves. I tried to be more customer service oriented and going above and beyond my job. I was told that "don't work so hard and help people too much, then the public will expect us to be helpful like you". It was a toxic work environment and I was being reprimanded or watched for any mistake regardless if it was a mistake worthy of mention or something petty that anyone can mess up that no other co worker got reprimanded for. And, now here I am feeling confused and trying to explore other narratives for myself. Keep being you and spreading your story it helps others to be brave and to share their vulnerability as well.
Hi sister thank you for sharing this video.I was stuck in a Catholic school for years and i didnt felt i belong there and i faild in 8th and 9th grade i was poor in getting good scores in many subjects and it was the secnd year of my 9th grade i decided to change the school after the year end i asked my transfer certificate and i changed my school .It was one of the best decision i made in my life my parents were not please with my decision .And in my new school i really felt at home and i finished my high school there and pursued a career in Fashion designing and now im working on a small business. And i also do bridal makeup too. There was a time i was not living at the moment and only thinking about past and the future and failing to live at the moment and i missed out a lot.But now i have started to heal and i still have got long way to go but everyday i try my best not to think about the future but live in the moment before its all gone.
Lastly thank you do much for sharing your thoughts i hope it has inspired millions of people all over the world.
This is very professional Jean. I am so happy that you broke the mold and found your self again through the fulfilling content that you are making for all of us. Vitaly and you are making a difference and it's inspiring. 🌱📺💯🎯
No dread of Mondays. 🎯🎯🛡️
Thank u Wade dear 🤗🤗🤗
Really good message from your journey. Glad that you found something that keeps u feeling alive daily. I am kind of making that transition too and hope to get to where you are (mentally).
Thanks Pru, keep going even if the fog clouds your path ahead. It’s worth it in the end to be able to live life on your own true terms
I have learned more from you in two of your videos than a lifetime of advice, self help books, and adherence to societal conventions. To say you offer mere insights and a philosophy of life would be the greatest understatement of all time. I eternally grateful to you for sharing your message. Thank you. I love to surf. Where is that beautiful break? And your art is wonderful. I hope you will be selling your work online soon.
Hi Scott thank u for your very kind note. In the video the spots Dreamland and Balangan were featured. I’m very motivated that I was able to bring you something useful thru the videos 🙏🤓
Thanks Jean! You somehow shine a light to a path that I cannot see myself but I truly desire.
hope the video helped to clear a bit of the fog up! I used to cry talking to my friend about the path ahead so fogged up that i felt i was walking blind, but had to just keep going. Its painful. i wish you clarity of mind and the courage to walk on to what you truly desire.
@@JeanVoronkova Your encouragement means a lot!
true purpose of fulfillment. Yes, it's uncomfortable and feels very good at the same ,time.
You're truly an Inspiration and an Idol to me! You're living the best life I could ever imagine! You're voice is just mesmerizing and lovely to listen to. I'm set to retire next year and I'm finally going to pursue what I truly want to do in life! Thank You for your words of guidance and experience! My dream is to make it out to Bali someday and just surf! 😊
hey we have the same dream! haha high five to that! Next year is right around the corner so i'm very happy that your retirement is practically looming. I wish you all the health and energy to make all your post-work dreams bigger than you ever imagined 🌻
Every time when you speak listen to you, because I also learn from you as well Jean sweetheart.
Thank u Dom, that’s so sweet 🌻🙏 wonderful to read your little notes every weekend, thank u 😍🌻🙏
Jean, love this video. I also used the link on Skillshare and signed up for a full year. Im also on an "extended trip" to Thailand from California refining several areas of my life. Keep the great content coming.
hi philip, thanks for this kind note, and happy to hear you're spending time in Thailand cos that's also another wonderful place to get back in touch with nature, simple living and the basic joys of life, especially the food! (mango sticky rice! pad thai goong! braised pork knuckles w chilly omg! haha) sorry i digress 😂. But i hope you create lots of happy life stories during your time now there that you can tell the friends and family at home!
This is such an inspirational video and I especially liked when you said „this is what success means for me.“, because it makes me think about what success really means to me personally. You have the most beautiful female voice I have ever heard and it made listening to your video a true pleasure 🤗♥️
thanks Melanie, i'm glad the video led to you contemplating some of what i believe are the most important questions in life. Honestly, I remember my Sunday night blues so clearly. It was such an incredibly depressing time and life doesn't need to be like that. Wish u happiness and peace ✌️🦋
It is very generous of you to share this. I have spent my life doing what you missed out on with your changes😂. yes we have to take that step and those doors and channels open. Many thanks again for sharing
Hi Amr, thanks for the kind note and the humour 😂 can’t say I miss what I missed out on 😅! We live in an age of opportunities where more than ever before it’s possible to explore different ways of livelihood than the traditional 9-5 (assuming that’s not working out for you). I wish u all the best :)
Watching your video with perfect timing. I've been hospitalized with an autoimmune disease that I caused myself because I have been trying to work FT & build 2 companies at the same time with the result of not getting anything accomplished and what could be a life threatening illness. If I don't change and JUST pursue what makes me happy then my time here could come to a close or my quality of life good dwindle significantly. I've been very positive through this applying "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and being supportive of my Dr's. and nurses.
hey Kris sorry to hear about your current health issues. You sound like a very conscious and motivated person though, with the heart and mind in the right places too, so i'm sure if you decide to make some tweaks to improve your situation overall it will definitely work out. Just remember health is the real wealth! Good luck!!!
Great video, Jean! It really resonates with me. I am in the same boat you were in: Nice cushy professional job, yet feeling unsatisfied and stuck. Both my head and my heart tell me to leave, but yet I have no idea what to do next. I have hobbies to fill my days but ultimately I want to find meaningful endeavors that make me feel *useful* in my "retirement". And I have no idea how to go about it.
Now that we're in 2023, I feel the urge to take this head on and procrastinate no more. Time is ticking. Thanks a lot for the inspiration! Happy 2023!
Thankful for your insight 😎 anyone watching remember no matter your age change and keep changing
true that, life's evolutions and our own personal development never really stops.
Thank you for sharing.....chanced upon your channel and found it so meaningful and well said...... am kind of in that `stage` in life....all the best Jean
Calming and enlightening
Thank u, glad u enjoyed the msg 🤩🙏🌻😍
Your voice is really soothing. and the content is relaxing too. I love listening to your channel before sleep.
Thank you. This was very helpful. I'm in that season right now. I left the life I was told, so I can build the life I want. Purpose. 👏👏👏
So brave. Thank you for taking that step forward for yourself. It’s beautiful to see people moving towards their truth in life. It usually results in wonderful things :)
I just became a new subscriber, after watching your video!!! Your words of wisdom and truth were very comforting but, most of all inspiring in regards to procrastination and being surrounded by negative people in our lives!!! Thank you, and God bless!!! Chicago, USA!!!
Wonderful! It motivates me a lot to know that the msgs i put out there helps people, that it made a difference. Thank you Lloyd for letting me know that.
I'm glad to see you wake u up excited for each new day and enjoy every minute of your life. Remember, success to different people means different things. The goal post will shift when they become "successful" and start the chase again. But when I see you, you seemed very much at peace with yourself and enjoying your life. I happen to think that's successful. To others maybe not. But it shouldn't matter. Only what you feel matters.
i love your note. thanks Terubong. I didn't post it here, but i did a podcast interview on something called the Urban Exodus that came out 2 weeks back. And actually, in the course of the interview, the lady interviewer asked me so what are my goals, how do i see my life 5 or 10 years from now.... and my mind was just - gosh, exactly the same as how it is now if V & I can swing it. So i said just that. And promptly spent the next few days agonizing over how unambitious i sound and perhaps ... naive and underachieving? U know what i mean. The common perception that life must keep moving on n get better etc. I mean i hope i will be a more accomplished surfer, a better painter (esp portraits) , that all my life relationships will be healthy and thriving, that our garden will grow better plants n fruits etc (haha) but basically the picture of my life now is pretty much it. For me, mentally, anyway. Im happy and content. It's enough. But it was so funny to say that out loud and the lady sounded v surprised also n then i promptly felt very inadequate. lol. I think u'll understand what i;m saying.
@@JeanVoronkova I fully understand. But I'm laughing at you agonizing over what you said. No its not underachieving, as long as you are happy and contented. But I've always been an rather aberrant character (could be considered a bad influence haha) so if I'm that lady I won't be surprised. I would have been impressed! Its like a monk having achieved the enlightenment but at such a young age. Life is already perfect, thus 5/10 years from now life will be the same with a slight difference. And that is, you're doing whatever you do in your current state in a much more accomplished manner. Surfing, painting, deeper relationships, maybe your self sustaining permaculture garden will keep you very healthy. And one more thing, confidence. Self confidence.
Small dreams in life Terubong, small dreams! Ah well. Maybe we’ll have a kid somewhere along the way n I’ll turn into a dragon mom 😅🤣
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@@terubong haha is that a scared face!!!
I totally agree with your view point. We are too focus on doing what the society expect us to be doing (*esp in Singapore)
We should actually instead ask ourself what we really want in life.
Great video.
It’s hard to move past what everyone around us in Singapore expects though, it’s like being encased in a strong jelly lol. Asian society lah. And in singapore the thought process is so uniform. N options are actually very limited. I am thankful I left Sg to work n explore overseas because that really opened my eyes to possibilities. When I lived n worked in SG I felt that my choices were very limited n narrow.
Rooting for you to move towards what you truly want, instead of what others expect from us that’s totally not a good fit
You're amazing. I feel your happiness and contentment from the way you look and sound. It is VERY attractive. I am so happy that you made the change in your life by questioning and taking action.
I believe that everyone has the potential to be amazing. Sadly, we are almost all caged by our own minds being manipulated by our surroundings. We just need to let it come out. Sometimes that requires a traumatic (acute) event, or just being tired of the grind (chronic).
Thanks for sharing yourself, helping other to see the possibilities, and providing possible action pathways. ❤
thanks for your kind and sincere note Eric. I think the same as you do, that we all have the potential to be doing pretty cool stuff, whatever it is that may be our particular passion. My dad worked his own electrician business all his life. Now in his retirement he is the most amazing cook, baker, and he does amazing work with his hands whatever he decides to fix around the house or grow in the garden. Like you said, it just needs an opportunity to come out. i hope you are out there yourself living out your dream life visions!
Thanks for this heart-felt video, Jean. I am doing my own soul searching in an effort to discern what are meaningful pursuits for me.
glad the vid was of some help i hope! Meaning makes a huge difference to life satisfaction
your story is inspiring and as a fellow creative/adventurer i love watching your videos and life hacks
I really like your channel Jean. Glad I found it, and have shared w family and friends. You are super charming, and I’m happy that you’ve found such resounding peace and happiness in life. 🙏
hi James, thanks so much for the kind note. Peace and contentment is an ongoing theme everyday... some days more successful than others haha... but i am loving how we live here in this wonderful place with amazing energy. n i try to go through each day with an attitude of gratitude for everything we are blessed with. Hope you are doing well in your corner of the world with lots to be grateful for each day as well.
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Hai Jean, your video is inspiring me, thank you 😊. Now I'm sink in the toxic relationship and his toxic family. For three years just stuck in these bad situation that really make me sick and drained. I'm tired for struggling alone and always feel that I'm just nothing. I just wanna be happy
Hi Grace, thank you for your heartfelt note. Once upon a time i was in a bad relationship with a selfish partner for 4 years and i was too young to recognize it for what it is until .... years after it ended, actually. At least now you already understand it is toxic for you. Its a good first step. I wish you luck in working towards a better situation that works for you not against you. Take care of yourself please, its the first thing you need to do before you take care of the others around you.
This was an excellent video on creative change for our lives.
Thank u Bruce, I’m glad the message resonated 🙏🌻 happy Saturday!
beautiful narration , the questions 3:25 wort to frame to see daily
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i love your peace and confidence in this message Monika, thanks for leaving this note for me. I too believe that we are all blessed to be walking through this life as we are and that God is with us. I feel that, and i am so grateful for that everyday. it's true life is never easy and there's always something we're working hard at! but that too is to be enjoyed!
@@JeanVoronkova dont worry be happy stay happy stay healthy stay be positive thinking just pray for God love us my failed my job or my pathnership always stranght in my self always ready to learn more n try again n again my experiance im tale it npray my God n im try more my job my self we bleseed us of God amin
Dwell not in & leave toxic places, environments, relationships, friendships, etc & turn to places, jobs, friends, etc that resonate & give one peace, joy, love, health, happiness, etc. You won't get sick of life & living.
very wise words! not to dwell is a big thing for happiness in life eh. thanks for the reminders of happy simple living 🤓🌻🙏
You, and your channel, is a blessing that I am grateful for beyond words. You have helped me so much
thank you Danyell, i'm so happy to hear that the videos made a difference to you. I know that whatever you're going through you will walk through alright in the end. Hang in there.
you are my favorite, such amazing content you provide us with, intelligent and a beautiful way too rethink your life and where you need to go to be feel happy , many greeting from Thailand 🥰🙏🏻
I am so grateful I came upon your channel several months back. I always look forward to a new program from you. Thank you for all your hard work to put these wonderful, informative & fun videos. I look forward to see your artwork in the future.
Hi Behrooz, thank you for your kind note, it's very much appreciated! good motivation for me! 🤓🌻🙏
Thanks for making this video Jean. Your sharing just in time of need.
thank you Chloe, i was hoping the sharing could reach out to people who needed it. Thanks for letting me know it made a small difference 🦋🙏
I left my job 5 years ago when it wasn't "mainstream" because I had already realised it wasn't worth being a wage slave. I travelled around the world with the savings I had, trying to look for my purpose, which I didn't despite meeting so many people and doing so many things. I was so happy and positive, believed in the law of attraction and kept looking for my purpose in vain.
On top of that my dad couldn't stand me doing what I was doing and hijacked my life twice, I had to go back to being a wage slave two times because he never supported my will of freedom which made me a procrastinator and lose all confidence in me. I know it's easy to blame it on him but when you have someone on your back 24/7 telling you that the life you want is a useless dream you kind of start being depressed and give up.
Like, what you say in your videos is true but at the end of the day, I still had to work to make money to pay for student loan, my food, my house. I was lucky enough to still live with my parents but the harsh reality is that you can't live this life of freedom that you advertize for without a proper income. Becoming a youtuber and looking for sponsors isnt really the life I want to have. So idk for me this video didn't really help and didn't really give a lot of concrete and real examples that don't try to sell skillshare subs.
If you really want freedom, you either need to make your own small company or work part time, but you absolutely need an income and it won't come without some kind of work. IDK I've watched so many videos like this and none of them truly help you cause in the end everyone is different and will have different situations and needs and we are the only ones who can help ourselves.
Hi SakuraChan, thank you for your comment. I fully agree with what you said, and actually from your comment, I like you as a person already. You sound young but very discerning and smart, and i'm sure you will have a lot going for you with time. Please don't get the wrong picture with my story. In between quitting my corporate job and living my dream life now in Bali, it's been almost 10 years. Lasting, positive changes resulting from action and hard work takes time. That's the msg I really want to put across - i really need to do a video explaining all the details don't i - because you're not the only person who's watched and made certain mistaken conclusions. I am doing YT now because its a creative passion for me and my husband - him the cinematographer, and me the person with stories to tell. There's extra income coming from it which is always a great thing, but we only really got some traction AFTER we moved to Bali. BUT we managed to move to Bali in the first place because after my realisations in the I Quit video, I bascially went around doing many different free lance jobs and starting 4 diff businesses, the last of which was w my hubs n was successful, and we lived frugally for some years and saved money for investing to get a target level of income. We finally succeeded with this during the pnademic, and thats why we managed to move to Bali. So we have several income streams. But YT is not what i turned to after quitting and i wouldn't advise it for anyone because its a lot of hard work and time and there's no guarantee of success or the amount you wanna make. You need to work yes, but you need to work smart and do smtg that generates income SEPARATE from your hours put in eventually. But yes, you are the only one who can help you. That's a great starting point you are at already.
Thank you this video it helped me a lot. I recently quit my 20 yr government career because of forced vaccine mandates and now I’m in the complete unknown. I’m still resting and trying to figure it all out. I started this channel here out of a passion for nature and walking but I love your recommendation to trying new things in skillshare as you are so right, it is impossible to conceptualize something we’ve never done before. Thank you Jean for your wisdom! 🙏🏻
Thanks to know that I am not alone
You’ve so special way to make videos. Kinda makes you unique. Keep it up.
I really appreciate that kind sentiment, thank you for leaving this note of encouragement.
@@JeanVoronkova it was from the bottom of my heart. Truly serious. ❤️
@@thifelicii i thank you from the bottom of my heart too! sometimes its hard going so the motivation comes in handy :)
I really appreciate this video, thank you so much for creating it and sharing it
Thank You
Jean! You resonate with me. I'd like to meet you maybe in Bali when I come there ❤
Happy weekend !!! So very inspiring and encouraging message. We know that life is too short, if you believe in yourself that is the right thing to do go ahead then don't look backward. It is no regrets because money can't buy happiness. I saw in your vlogs that your are happy and contented that's why i liked to watched your videos. Good luck to your next journey- jinky
Thank u so much Jinky, it’s always so cheering to read your lil notes every Saturday. Yes we now live simply and somewhat unexcitingly haha but our hearts r full. I hope life on your end has the same sense of contentment and happiness 😍🌻🙏
Omg, i just saw the video, i love the message, the way you speak and deliver the point of view, so niceee, greetings from indonesia jean
Thank you so much! I love your name Kharisma! nice one there. Glad the video msg resonated 🦋🙏
When I felt lost and life was falling apart, I started a spiritual journey.
I'm 41 , never found love, working in a field that I'm not feeling fulfilled , basically not looking forward to live everyday
hey you, thanks for sharing, and i'm sorry to hear that. If you feel that way, would you not be contemplating making some tweaks here and there to perhaps bring more happiness into your day to day?
看透红尘, 穿透平凡. 佩服你的勇气,祝贺你的自主, 欣赏你的成果.
简单朴素的生活，平凡人生，其实不太难，只需要有勇气去追求你真正想要的生活
@@JeanVoronkova 完成我对家人的责任， 我就会行动了。 心中有目标。
@@weetak respect. 我们其实很幸运我们的父母不需要也不要求我们的经济扶持，而且现在还未生小孩。。。你很勇敢。替你加油⛽！
@@JeanVoronkova 你们掌握和计划的很好。不像有人浪费机会。
Your voice is so relaxing thank you.
Oh thank you for the kind note 🌻🙏 hope the video brought you a lil smtg
Asides the wholesome and quality content. Your voice is soo soothing... : )
Thank u Jane 🌻🤓 so kind of u
Calming and inspiring!
Thank u 🤩🌻
Hi Jean..you are truly inspirational 😍
You are so beautiful and such an inspiration! Love your videos , thanks for sharing 🥰🥰
thank you Zhenni 🤓🌻🙏 i'm glad the videos make a difference to you 😍
Hi Jean, I also left my corporate job in SG. I'm based in Bandung now. I just couldn't imagine doing the same thing until I'm 60 or 70 and then die 😅 That idea made me so depressed.. Btw, I was from VJC, a friend of mine mentioned you might be from there too 😊😊😊
Hey you! Nice to meet u! Lol your sentence was so literal it made me laugh out loud. I had thoughts in the similar vein. And yes! Ex VJ alumni!! I’m sure your current life now in Bandung is colourful and enjoyable. I think the Indonesians r so much more clued in on life’s simple joys than most Singaporeans.
@@JeanVoronkova Bandung is not bad though I prefer the beach to mountains. Not ideal but I'm similarly thankful for the affordable goodness such as organic vege, massages, staycations. You should try hair spa - it's very Indonesian, almost every salon in the country would offer that at affordable prices! Spot on about Indonesians being contented with simple living. Many of them told me they could choose to take a break from their jobs and survive on their garden produce in kampungs.
@@munafibolong i do see it being offered here in Bali but you know, how to choose which salon is too complex a puzzle for me to go solve. it's like going to Donki Donki in SG. I love it but i never buy anything out of decision paralysis. But i do need a hair spa haha. Ive actually met quite a number of people who are working in Jakarta now but buying land etc in Bali and moving over for a simpler life.... or so that their kids can grow up in nature. i'm so impressed.
@@JeanVoronkova maybe I'll do that too 😄 looking forward to your next video and adventure!
I left my corp job in my late 30s for early retirement ☺️Am happier now, but I reckon I still can do something..so wish me luck hopefully I can discover what’s next would be🌟✨
Great upload my friend
Thank u for watching! 🌻🙏🤙🏼🤩
Great perspective from the most beautiful lady on UA-cam!
Aww thank u! 🌻🙏
Hi Jean,
Many thanks from Kerobokan Bali for this content. Thank you for all the sharing and explanation, at the moment i’m in the middle of stuck in life, while i watch your video, i wrote all your knowledge and inspiration. Wish me luck to force myself to getting out from this circle of my introvert situation. Terima kasih 😊🙏🌴
Liked and Subscribed :)
Hello neighbor! Sorry to hear you’re feeling stuck at the moment, but bear in mind that that, as with everything else in life, the stuckness too will pass and life finds its own way forward! Definitely wishing u lots of luck hey
@@JeanVoronkova Thank you for your reply! Have a pleasant days to come 😊
Amazing insights! Thank you for the video!
thanks for the note Elizaveta, good to know it made sense to someone at least 😂
Thank you for sharing and appreciate your Videos😎
Thanks Vincent, I hope the video brought a lil something to you, food for thought maybe 🤩🙏
Definitely does with the change to come😀 freedom from the corporate life 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽
@@MrVigo73 holy moly that's exciting big change in the works! all the best and keep us update how it goes!
keep it going! i love your content.
wanting to achieve FIRE in 9years.
Awesome. Reminder me
Glad it brought a lil smtg to you 👍🏼🌻🙏 happy Saturday!
@@JeanVoronkova happy fasting Ramadhan
Thank you for this !
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OM Swastiatu Bli Vitaly and Gek Jean 🙏🙏🙏
thank you so much Sapu Pantai, so kind of you 🤓🌻🙏 terimah kasih!
Love this video 😍😍😍
🌻🙏😍 thank u dear, hope it brought smtg to you
a beautiful channel and a worth watching video :) I enjoyed watching your videos
Thank you so much 😀
Ohhh my this is what I need, you always provide us a very interesting and inspiring message to pursue things and be successful, love it Jean, thanks for sharing 💝🥰
Thank u SL love 🤗🤩
Some old guy like me afriad to change, becasue of afraid to lost all I had, and can't own it back again
Very inspiring 🥰
Thank u, glad the msg resonated!
Thank u❤️❤️❤️
you're welcome Lia
you could do ASMR Jean. Your voice is so calming. Seriously! :)
U are really really lucky madam to have that life near a beach
what a outstanding ! see ou on my side! 🤙
🤙🏼 thanks mate!
You share so nice !
Jean, thank you for this video. It was a huge motivation for me. Love it:))
Glad it was helpful and made a difference Pasha 🌻🌻🙏 all the best for your endeavours 😄
Just a thought 🤔 does this work only for ppl with no kids ? Or can someone with kids or planning to hav can also think of quiting??
You go Gril Very wise advised inspiration salute 🫡😍🙏🏾👍🏼
Thank u Simon! So kind 🙏🌻😄