Self Care Vlog | How to stay positive 2020

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 73

  • @catherinen8547
    @catherinen8547 3 роки тому +41

    This year has been a blessing in disguise. I have really slowed down after being on the verge of burnout in February. I have spent more quality time with my husband. Adopted our beloved BTF, Juno (I thank you and Tika). I went back to therapy and started supervision towards my LCSW. I am 23 days sober today. 2020 got my attention.

    • @sydney9114
      @sydney9114 3 роки тому +2

      Congratulations girl! That’s amazing :)

    • @isabelc.m9593
      @isabelc.m9593 3 роки тому +1

      thanks for sharing! super expanding/inspirational! x love from portugal

  • @brandyg3480
    @brandyg3480 3 роки тому +2

    I have learned a lot this year. Patience, gratitude, love, faith and grace.
    We were hit by a tornado in March, the. COVID, surgery for cervical cancer. I learned from the tornado that my family can do without all material things. We lived 7 months in a hotel while our house was being repaired.
    GOD will never give you more than you can handle, even thought it feels like it, he brings us through. I think that was my perspective of the year.
    Love ur channel always makes me feel relaxed! Lol

  • @katiejanz
    @katiejanz 3 роки тому +9

    I know you’ve had a hard time finding your niche on UA-cam and not being “random,” but I feel like this video did well on two things 1. It had a topic and was well-rounded, but 2. It utilizes your typical vlogging style so it doesn’t feel out of place! I think that last one is important, because it still felt like *you* :) I hope this video does well for you with metrics!

  • @Rebecca-le2md
    @Rebecca-le2md 3 роки тому

    I upped my workout game and landed a new job in 2020, which I'm incredibly grateful for given everything that's going on

  • @koozie29
    @koozie29 3 роки тому +2

    This year was definitely up and down, but one positive to come out of it is I feel as though my relationships with friends and family have gotten much closer and deeper. We really had to rely on each other to get through the hard parts! 💜 loved this video!

  • @Kristiny96
    @Kristiny96 3 роки тому

    The messages you shared in this video are so important! This year was definitely a challenge but balanced out with great things. I’ve been working in an Emergency Department as an RN in NS. Luckily we haven’t been impacted by Covid too harshly, at least so far. I was able to balance out the stress from work by taking my vacation time to get a new puppy and have a Covid friendly wedding! These events definitely helped me rest and reset. Love your videos! Stay safe xo

  • @sydney9114
    @sydney9114 3 роки тому +4

    This year ended up working out pretty well! I started dating my best friend, started going to the gym more consistently, and because of covid, I’ve been able to focus more on school and have been getting the best grades I’ve ever had. It is kind of a struggle in terms of mental health and like you said it’s hard to set goals with so many limitations, but there’s always next year lol

  • @sydney9114
    @sydney9114 3 роки тому +4

    Also, I always look forward to your vlogs. They have such a soothing, welcoming vibe to them.

  • @AbigailKuchenreuther
    @AbigailKuchenreuther 3 роки тому +5

    i needed this manifesting goal oriented video so much and I’m even happier you were the one to deliver this motivation. love this video so much.

  • @maryb3917
    @maryb3917 3 роки тому +2

    My year has honestly been well! I applied to graduate school and received 6 interviews and one acceptance so I'll be starting Physician Assistant school in January which I've always wanted to do!

  • @LStottmann
    @LStottmann 3 роки тому +1

    My wedding was called off last year and 3 months later I was in a horrible car accident which I broke multiple bones. In March of this year, I started walking again and it was RIGHT when COVID hit. I’ve been isolated ever since and to answer your question, this year has made me feel extremely lost. But there is solace in knowing we are going through this together. Much love!

  • @peysnack
    @peysnack 3 роки тому +1

    It's a rough year for all of the man-kind this year, definitely fill up with tons of frustration 🤯 please take good care of yourself, if you want to take a break, then take it. It's ok to be not ok 🙏🏻 nobody can keep hyper 24/7, but we do need to cheer ourselves up when it needed. Support you ❤️

  • @Elizabeth-M2024
    @Elizabeth-M2024 3 роки тому +1

    As much as this year sucks, I'm grateful for the opportunity to work from home. There's 3 working groups in my office, and the group I'm in were never allowed to work from home, but the other 2 groups were able to work from home 2x a week. Now that we've proven we can work from home too, I hope it becomes a permanent option, as it has given me so much more work/life balance as I no longer have to commute for over 2 hours a day. But it's definitely been challenging not being able to see friends or family.

  • @jessiebosley1243
    @jessiebosley1243 3 роки тому

    Love the new chair placement!

  • @elizabeththecity9674
    @elizabeththecity9674 3 роки тому +8

    This is so needed for this year, it’s so tough to stay positive with everything happening. Thanks for making this

    • @catherinen8547
      @catherinen8547 3 роки тому +1

      Hey I click on your name and saw the trailer for your channel. You have a really great presence on camera.

    • @elizabeththecity9674
      @elizabeththecity9674 3 роки тому +1

      @@catherinen8547 Wow thank you so much, that means a lot!!! I appreciate you watching :)

  • @nazlgokceerdogan3896
    @nazlgokceerdogan3896 3 роки тому

    Melissa, don't be break ur vlogs! I love u so much and ur so inspire to me. Everything gonna be okey, just hope and passion :) xoxo from Turkey/Istanbul.

  • @kasiowelove1
    @kasiowelove1 3 роки тому

    This is what I needed today. After a pretty good morning and midday, the worksh*t hit the fan around 2pm, leaving me with a huge panic attack and general feeling of stupidity and self hate. I’m already after a yoga and meditation session, drinking my mint tea and watching things on my good old UA-cam. Thank you for picking my tired soul Melissa xx

  • @JessicaCobus
    @JessicaCobus 3 роки тому +3

    Love your videos! I need to do more goal-setting and tracking as well, definitely fell off track with that. Would you ever do a video on how you grew your UA-cam channel/your business? I feel like a lot of your subscribers, including myself, would be into that!! 🙌🏼☺️

  • @nicolelaura7254
    @nicolelaura7254 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this! I just moved to France from Canada with my boyfriend while he plays hockey here and it has been so hard lately for me mentally with the lockdown. 2020 has been real rough on everyone's mental health, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel!

  • @danielleherzner2513
    @danielleherzner2513 3 роки тому

    I LOVE your channel! Full of positive vibes, inspiration and motivation! I'm trying to incorporate more of that stuff in my life.. so wondering what your good vibey youtubers are?

  • @astralflower11
    @astralflower11 3 роки тому

    this hair color on you is amazing with ur eyes

  • @majacrawley1891
    @majacrawley1891 3 роки тому +1

    I got a puppy! I also learned a lot about myself and my mental health and I've dated a few people this year which helped me learn a lot about what I want long term :)

  • @katrinacool
    @katrinacool 3 роки тому

    Trying to stay positive but also trying to stay safe and not stress so much.

  • @saraawagnerr
    @saraawagnerr 3 роки тому

    this was good to hear, I’ve been feeling pretty bleh myself. I feel like sometimes we all need that reminder, we can’t always be happy. and it’s okay to feel a little gloomy sometimes. I love your videos so much!

  • @xojessi
    @xojessi 3 роки тому

    The shut-down has been bittersweet. When Ontario shut down I was in a very regimented place where I wouldn't take time off work, I wouldn't spend money - I was VERY strict with myself and my future. I was burnt out when my workplace shut down and I was relieved. I needed that time to relax/sleep/recover. It was SO difficult moving from work to unemployment though with tons of free time. I honestly didn't know what to do with myself. Now, I am more relaxed with life - I am not as black and white and more lenient with things, I spend money (where necessary) and I take it day by day. My workplace is open now and I don't think we will close but if we do then at least I somewhat know what to expect! One thing that has definitely stopped or at least been wishy-washy is EXERCISE! That, I am working on.

  • @sarahmac8825
    @sarahmac8825 3 роки тому

    Hey hope you're doing well. 2020 has been a weird year, lost my job due to Covid and didn't work for months but I had the most amazing time spending it at home with family which I wouldn't of been able to do. Gym and fitness has went out the window but I've not put on weight and considering the amount I've ate and drank, that's a bonus! Looking forward to the new year and get myself back on track. Hope you start feeling yourself again soon, like you said it comes in waves so hopefully you're motivated and back on a high in no time

  • @Margaret_Hemenway
    @Margaret_Hemenway 3 роки тому +9

    Are your eyebrows micro bladed now? They look amazing!

    • @MelissaMerk
      @MelissaMerk  3 роки тому +1

      yes! I got them done 4 years ago so the pigment was pretty much gone. Got them re-done about a week ago

    • @Margaret_Hemenway
      @Margaret_Hemenway 3 роки тому +1

      @@MelissaMerk Can you do another video on them? Or did you vlog it? I'm considering getting it done!

  • @megankemper5250
    @megankemper5250 3 роки тому

    Keep the chair in your bedroom! Love the look. ❤ thanks for the motivation today!

  • @livnovak8042
    @livnovak8042 3 роки тому

    Love the chair placement!!!

  • @isabelc.m9593
    @isabelc.m9593 3 роки тому

    allow yourself those lows. society makes us think it's bad to slow down, do very little, feel sad to cry etc. it's human and necessary! also cold months, if we look at nature everything is slower, low key, hibernation for several creatures, animals stay put etc. We ARE nature so it makes sense that we too slow down, gather some energy through downtime and then start blossoming in spring and expand/use the energy during summer! it's all about the cycles and finding ways to honour and gather enpowerment through them :) my opinion anyway! :)

  • @JariaMiller
    @JariaMiller 3 роки тому +1

    Where is the green chair from? It’s so cute!

  • @LianneItaliaander
    @LianneItaliaander 3 роки тому +1

    The best thing of 2020, the birth of my baby girl Aurora in april 🥰

  • @samirahassan4497
    @samirahassan4497 3 роки тому

    I am obsessed with your channel I hope you keep uploading more frequently! ❤️

  • @darrellandbobby8474
    @darrellandbobby8474 3 роки тому +1

    Where is you're white fluffy sweatshirt from at the end of the video?

  • @tinbernas5947
    @tinbernas5947 3 роки тому

    This was good to hear. You are kind and wonderful person xx

  • @ayeeitslynn
    @ayeeitslynn 3 роки тому

    Thank you for making this video

  • @yurie2717
    @yurie2717 3 роки тому

    Thanks for making this video. I've been feeling so unmotivated with everything happening;( Much needed!

  • @mountain.mama.
    @mountain.mama. 3 роки тому +1

    Alot of wonderful things have happened for me this year, despite all the bad... I got engaged and we are expecting a sweet lil baby boy in the Spring 💙💍🌱

    • @joycooper4023
      @joycooper4023 3 роки тому +1

      Congratulations!!! I’m expecting a little boy in April!

    • @mountain.mama.
      @mountain.mama. 3 роки тому

      @@joycooper4023 that's so exciting, congratulations! We're due in March 🤓💙

  • @sarahgilbert469
    @sarahgilbert469 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this, I definitely needed to hear this

  • @HeatherMusicc
    @HeatherMusicc 3 роки тому

    very relatable nice editing calming video thank you

  • @sherrysimpson4440
    @sherrysimpson4440 3 роки тому

    It's been more frustrating than ever
    Love your videos they are always great

  • @theone4452
    @theone4452 3 роки тому

    Take all the break you need, we’ll be here waiting for y’all. Plus you can update us thru instagram 😊

  • @aylaruby2376
    @aylaruby2376 3 роки тому

    Great tips ♥ 🌟 ♥
    Lots of lOVE to you BEAUTIFULL
    It's so hot here, today is 42 degrees actually it's been that all week 🔥 🔥 😂 lots of lOVE from Australia xoxo

  • @theessentialistgirl2422
    @theessentialistgirl2422 3 роки тому

    Trying to keep positive...

  • @Layda1992
    @Layda1992 3 роки тому

    What is the brand of your vacuum cleaner?

  • @EvaAntonia1
    @EvaAntonia1 3 роки тому

    Great vlog and advice

  • @LifeofKaytie
    @LifeofKaytie 3 роки тому

    Needed this ❤️

  • @etherealdreamer777
    @etherealdreamer777 3 роки тому

    I needed this 😥

  • @Maria-rl5kf
    @Maria-rl5kf 3 роки тому

    What is that sign in your black hoodie?

  • @YolandaChenYT
    @YolandaChenYT 3 роки тому

    Where is your floor mirror from? So pretty

  • @sajafiras5032
    @sajafiras5032 3 роки тому +1

    Heyyy, umm do you know what is your MBTI type?

  • @ansonbarnes7662
    @ansonbarnes7662 3 роки тому

    Little orchard in San Jose California it’s a shelter
    They have Home first housing !!!
    Little orchard St San Jose, CA 95125
    They have homefirst housing

  • @princessesanae7860
    @princessesanae7860 3 роки тому

    I am from morocco i love you ❤️

  • @sabinapucarevic
    @sabinapucarevic 3 роки тому

    Where are your sheets from?