Been living alone for a year and a half. It definitely gets lonely real fast. I ended up getting a dog because I needed company. But background noise is really key! (Spotify, Netflix, UA-cam etc), also MEAL PLANNING or at least writing a general idea of what you’re eating for dinner that week, it’ll save you so much money if you plan ahead! oh and making a schedule (cleaning, when ish you’re going to eat, morning routine etc) so you don’t end up just sitting around moping because you’re lonely 💛
@@suziimotii861 I literally just spent cleaning the entire house upside down and inside out and installed a door on my own. I'm coocoo haha. If you need someone to talk to let me know! 😊
I love living on my own. I am an extroverted introvert. It's nice to come home after work (during more normal times) or after being with friends, to have my own space and recharge. I also can do things without worrying about disturbing others like working out or playing music. I was lonely at first but got a small dog! He helped so much. So that could be a tip! Maybe at some point looking into getting an animal if you're able :)
Fellow Ambivert here. Living alone was a natural transition for me. No pets, but having my own space to disconnect from all else and live in my own little world on my terms is nice.
I moved into my first apartment in June, I was pretty antisocial so I thought living alone would be easy. It was actually really hard to adjust to the first like 3 weeks I’d say. I moved far from family and stuff and because of COVID I couldn’t really go out and things like going to get grocery’s was exciting. But now after about 2 months I’d say it is so worth it. It may be scary and lonely at times but just having my own space and not having to worry about other people is so comforting and it forces me to focus on myself and what I want.
I also have social anxiety, so doing things alone was hard to adjust to, for anyone that worries about that. But I’ve actually started to enjoy going out alone it just took some practice.
@@kaitlynhenry7914 wow this helped so much 🥲 thank you for writing this. I’m going to be moving out soon and then moving out on my own soon after that and I’m a nervous wreck. Mostly because of my social anxiety.
@@kaitlynhenry7914 thanks after college I plan to live by myself but it so hard since my family help with so much anxiety and depression. But I have to grow up and try to cope without being with my family.
@@tanabza9094 How do u feel now? The second day I live on my own place. I’ve been crying a lot :(( My friend told me living alone is worthy so Im tryingg
I think not having someone to hold me accountable is the hardest part. If I miss work no one judges me or if I don’t get up or shower or eat no one is there to express concern and when I lived with others I had to “prove” I was capable of things but now I have no one to prove it to except myself and I am guilty of letting myself slip with self care and normal responsibilities. Thank you for these videos and also to anyone considering living alone, do it. I regret nothing.
YES!! I’m trying to find vloggers who live alone as I’m curious to know what they do and even how they cook for just 1 person!! So hard to find such vloggers tho!!
I bought my own house last year and the first thing I did was paint all the walls pink (seriously, all of them) and having a space that feels like my own dramatically improved my overall mental health. 10/10 recommend making your space feel as homey as possible especially if that means doing something that you probably wouldn’t be able to do if you lived with other people! ✨ much love from Nebraska 💕
Definitely, I watched this just because I’m not sure what the future hold but it’s also Important to have faith things like saying your prayers and using scripture study can help you not feel lonely but feel Gods love when it’s just you.
I think one thing, especially for first-time-living-aloners, that often gets overlooked is budgeting and paying bills. This applies both to youngsters and older people who have never had to do this for themselves. It's much easier these days with monthly/yearly etc Direct Debits that go straight from your bank account but when you haven't even done that before it can be daunting. Another thing is being able to do simple repairs- such as changing lightbulbs, unblocking sinks, replacing a plug or fuse. BUT, with all things, practice makes perfect and independance is a wonderful thing 😊😊
I loveeee living alone. I had so many issues with roommates in college, so once I finally got my first career I was able to afford moving to a nice apartment and I will never live with a roommate again lol
In September, I’m moving, and I’ll be living alone for the first time ever, and I’m super stoked about it. I think the biggest thing I’m looking forward to is being in control of everything, if that makes sense. Like if someone doesn’t put something away, or leaves dished in the sink, that’s all me now, I am in charge of it all, and can have things exactly how I wang them to be
Personally i find being alone,,is good for friendships generally because you can devote more time to building relationships, and spending time with people you really connect with.
I appreciate the video. I’m assuming this channel is geared more towards women but needed to watch this. Kind of as a refresher that I’m not the only person who lives alone haha. Own a house in a suburb and surrounded by families and couples, can be occasionally depressing seeing everyone else getting along and hanging out and all I do is remodel and renovate by myself at home. But thankfully the good Lord has been giving me amazing blessings in return. Living alone is easy when you can find positivity and happiness within
I have been living alone for a year now during this pandemic. Aside from loneliness, i guess safety is one of the biggest concerns. If something happens to you like getting sick or getting injured, that' s also a big concern
When I was a freshman I remember watching your uga videos and here I am as a senior moving to nyc(probably, maybe la) after graduating and you here again helping me through life! Thanks and go dawgs!
Thank you so much for this video. I’m now living on my own a few days a week and back with my parents the rest of the week. I’m finding it hard to adjust, only just started this whole way of living. I’ll get there I know but it’s nice to hear some advice and to know that other people out there experience this too. Thank you. Hope you’re keeping safe.
I, too, LOVE LOVE LOVE living alone. You are so right, you have to be so much more intentional about making plans and seeing friends, but it is worth it. Also, I really do just love your new(ish) hair. It totally brings out your eyes and is just all around a fresh look!
I'm about to be living alone for the first time, and thought it was just me that was worried about the safety element and fearing a serial killer would break in and get me at night lol! Thanks for this, it's enough to even hear someone else verbalise they were scared too!! x
I started 3 weeks ago for the first time. It was really uncomfortable but I got use to it after being so busy with things. Starting to like it very slowly but surely. Stuff like this takes time. Just like moving into a new country.
I needed this. I’m a big extrovert but also very independent minded and a bit of a loner. Just moved into my own house and trying to adjust. Thank you!
I recently stopped doing this and i encourage you to try to limit it! It’s hard but once you embrace the silence and let your mind wander it truly helps. It feels very odd at first, especially eating without watching/ listening to something but you will become very in tune with yourself, your needs, and your mind.
Reagan I used to. E a background noise person when I lived with roommates but since living alone I’ll sometimes forget to put things on and realize I’ve been living in silence for hours and then at that point I don’t even care. It is nice because I can concentrate on my thoughts but when I’m feeling low I turn on music or tv in the background to not let me b in my head so much.
Tv is always first thing to go on, Let it roll on UA-cam random videos or now TV/netflix HOWEVER its awkward when you visit your familys house for christmas and they have the TV OFF and everyone's on phones
This vlog came at the perfect time - I’m moving into my first apartment exactly a month from today! It’s a little studio apartment and I’m anxious about the potential of being lonely but this really helped!
I used to live alone but now I’ve moved in with my boyfriend. I love living with him but sometimes I do miss living alone. So if you live alone then I would just say definitely keep focusing on all the positives, because even if you feel lonely sometimes, one day you will probably miss it ☺️
Thanks so much for this video, it’s perfect timing because I moved out on my own about a month ago. I’m still trying to figure out my routine, especially with cooking my meals and working out.
love this video idea! i've lived alone for less than a year and i expected to LOVE it, but it took a minute to adjust. for a while, i reaaallly missed getting ready to go out with my best friend and all of those things, but in makes you so much more independent and i've learned to value my time alone and take advantage. will be living with a spouse and family one day hopefully so just RELISH IN IT LOL
just wanna say I just went back and watched your first week at oracle vlog right before watching this and wow! you have grown so much in the past year and it's so cool to watch! You're so much more confident and comfortable in your skin. I've been watching you since your junior year of high school and just want to say I'm proud of you and it's so fun watching you grow up :')
@H K So what...??? She is a (very) young adult who can *comfortably* afford to move/live in NEW YORK CITY with the money she earned and worked hard for. Hell - if the MOST help I'm getting from my parents at 23 years old is assistance with command strips then I would say I'm doing pretty damn well for myself. KEEP DOING YOU BROOKE YOU'RE DOING AMAZING SWEETIE!!!
I love when you make sit down videos like this, I loved your podcast video too! It's like sisterly advice. I'd love for you to maybe do a cooking series or segment in your vlogs like learning how to cook while living alone and you trying out new recipes! I'm awful at cooking and resort to ordering food because I know it'll taste better compared to when I make it, but it's just not practical in the long term, so it'd be cool if you wanted to do something like that!
This was such a helpful video🤍. . . . The tips in summary; (1) Take the necessary safety precaution. (2) Make it homey[Whatever homey means to you] (3) Practice doing things alone (4) Background noise is important [it might be listening to music or podcast or UA-cam] (5) Make plans [Actively put yourself out there sometimes] (6) Call a friend or family (7) Stay busy/Keep yourself doing things (8) Just enjoy the pros of living alone. I hope this helps.
This is so good! I live alone too and definitely background noise helps so much with not feeling so by yourself. I also am super independent but did transition from dorm life to apartment life, so obviously its a way different vibe but it is peaceful once you get used to it :)
Thanks for this video it’s very helpful as I’m at a point in life where I have more time to myself and I do find all these things very helpful. As you said the hardest part is the mental barriers (whether it’s forcing yourself to cook, getting comfortable with solo errands, making plans etc). It’s so funny how we know “yeah yeah” those little things help but those little things are really huge for our mental health and well-being.
I have been living with my fiancé for years and I wouldn’t trade it for the world but sometimes I wish I had the experience in my early early 20s to live on my own!
Same here! I love my husband to pieces but I got with him when I was 18 and we are now both 25 and I feel like there is so much I never did on my own because he was always there. At the end of it though, I just tell myself that it's not that I lacked anything, I gained a best friend to walk through my 20s with.
Priscilla Nieto I LOVE that perspective! It’s pretty much the same thing here. My fiancé and I moved in together when I was 20 and I’m 25 now. Sometimes I do wish I had some time to experience being alone but you’re so right - definitely gained a best friend that I get to experience every day with. ❤️ we all have different paths. It’s just amazing we can all learn from each other’s!!
Priscilla Nieto I’m 17 and me and my boyfriend dated all through high school and now we’re about to start college. He lived in with family and I got my first apartment alone, and honestly I tried to push him into wanting to move in with me but he just kept saying he wasn’t ready. (I know we’re young but we’ve been dating for a long time so I kinda took offense to that.) but now I’m actually pretty happy I get to experience living alone and I really enjoy certain aspects of it.
Such a great idea for a video! I’m debating whether or not I should live alone when I move out of my family home, thank you for giving your advice and insights!! ☺️
Appreciated this video! Just moved to NYC in my own place for the first time and it's definitely lonely, but I think once I get a routine going in and outside of the apartment, I'll feel less lonely.
living alone is the best and truly makes you the best version of yourself and you can see brooke is doing just that! ygg! i also live in manhattan and know the city struggles especially when you're alone, im right there with you girl! - ken
Just moved into my apartment this weekend and it’s my first time living alone. My old roommate lives in the same complex as me and in the building over so it’s nice still having her so close! But so far I love It🥰 you can make the space totally yours and there’s something so comforting about it.
I never wanted to live alone until I was 30, at that point I’d just had it with roommates and sharing things. I’ve been living alone for a year, with my dog, and it’s been amazing. Even throughout quarantine, I think I prefer being alone than with roommates 😂
Your own space is so important but we don't realise this in our 20s because we feel we have to always be loud and around people when we are young. 30s you find yourself and listen to what you really want and enjoy
I lived with a bunch of sorority sisters for 3 years, and I can’t wait to live alone. I really want to live in the city and I love watching your vlogs. Can’t wait for the day :)
I completely with background noise. When I'm alone at home it keeps my headspace from going to that lonely place. I also stick to an overall routine in my daily life.
I’m 20 and I’m on day 12 of living alone 16 hours from my family! Going on a hike everyday has helped a ton (i know not everyone has access to that)! It’s a decently safe way to still get out and see people during all this! I also am going to agree to disagree with you on the background noise thing! I found myself always having something on in the back but lately I’ve been truly embracing staying off technology and freely doing what i need in the silence and comfort of my own space! I even started eating without any background noise and it’s crazy how weird it feels! I recommend to connect with the silence of being alone and get comfortable with your own thoughts! It’s skyrocketed my healing journey!
I’ll be moving to my first apartment (renting it) in three weeks and this is so helpful! I’ve been wanting to live alone since I was like four 🤣 so this is a very special time and step for me! For sure they’re going to be risks and lows, but the joy of having my own place, decorate it the way I wanted it, staying up until 3-4 am without annoying anybody is just priceless 😭💕 Thank you for your video! And to everyone else, you’ll achieve your dreams!! 💫 Don’t give up!!
This past weekend I moved out of my parents house and it been a lot harder than I thought! I know it will take time for me to adjust but I’m definitely going to make sure I’m implementing some of these tips!
Thank you so much for making this video, queen!!!!! My roommate just pulled out our apartment contract, so I'm living alone right now, and I am getting a lil bit lonely! I am definitely gonna try these tips :)
I think living alone or even if you are with someone who works a lot and you are home alone a lot, I think a big one is to find something you enjoy and focus on that...I love reading, writing and cleaning so I try to keep myself busy with that, but also learn to appreciate the alone time and find yourself, your dislikes, likes, etc..get back to who you are as a person...this is for if you are with someone but maybe you are home alone a lot.
I'm moving into my own home tomorrow and will be alone. I lived with my parents until last year when I rented a flat with a flatmate and Covid made our living situation unbearable for me. I'm excited about this but quite anxious about being left alone with my thoughts for too long! Fingers crossed though 🤞
You should make a video on living WITH people/ roommates! I know a lot of people struggle with it and navigating how to live with people other than your family! :) love this video as I’m alone until roommates come back for school
I stopped living alone when Covid started, I moved back home for a couple of months, I recently just moved back out on my own again and I’m having suuuch a hard time adjusting, I used to love being alone now it’s just so lonely 💔and I spend a lot of time in my head.
Thank you so so so much for making a video about this. I feel like this is def a topic that isn't talked about enough! I've been struggling with deciding whether or not to move back to the city alone or with roommates and your tips gave me some really good ideas on what living alone would be like. Love your vlogs 💕
I bought my first place in 2014 when I was 26 and I've never looked back living alone absolutely works for me. >Love the freedom without anybody commenting on my living habits >Like to recharge my batteries after I've been at work all day >Love that I have whole weekends off and have choice to relax and chill or meet up with friends and family >I love waking up in my queensize bed with no small talk or anyone asking "so what are your plans today then"😂😂😂 >I love making quick decisions on how I want my decor or if I want a PS5 tommorow etc After living this way for 7 years so hard to imagine living with anybody,now I got to find a woman who don't mind living apart thats going to be tricky 💯
I just moved into my house 3 days ago and live on my own, last night i had an anxiety attack because i felt so alone and i’ve just been having a hard time coping since i’ve lived with my family for 22 years.
I've never lived alone before, but I definitely want to either this year or next year. Even with having roommates, I've always done a lot of things by myself (grocery shopping, going to coffee shops, etc.), so I don't think it'll be that huge of a transition for me. I definitely enjoy having time alone and having my own space.
I love this video! So helpful. I just moved out and have 2 roommates but they're never here so I feel like I live alone. Definitely a learning curve, it has it's pros and cons just as anything does. But I feel like this needs to be talked about more because it's definitely an adjustment, so thank you!
Another great video from New York Brooke!!! Love you 🥰. When I was in university and lived in residence, I think I had the perfect set up if you didn’t want to life fully alone or with roommates. My roomie and I each had our own bedroom and then we shared a little common space and a double bathroom. It was perfect because I’m an introvert so I got my me time but then I also had a friend right there to hang with ☺️
Just moved across the country and I'm living alone in a studio! Such an interesting experience, there's pro's and con's for sure, but overall I LOVE it. I thrive doing my own thing. p.s. I spent all day yesterday binging your old work week in my life videos while I was WFH :)
struggling to push myself out of my comfort zone. been living with my girlfriend of for years for one year, and we just broke up. so now i have to live in my own and relearn everything on my own. skraight struggle szn out here rn. plz make more videos about this
I am 45 years old and I have lived on my own on and off since I was 20 on and off as I live with my boyfriend for quite a while then we broke up and I also flat shed with a few people but the majority of my time I’ve been on my own with my dog and I would say yes it does get lonely sometimes, but I always talk to my dog even to the point where I ask her what we should watch on TV. One of the things is that living on your own means you don’t have to ask someone else what they would like to watch on tv because it’s only you so you can decide what you want to watch. I must admit that when it comes to keeping my house tidy, I wish there was an extra pair of hands to help me keep my place tidy and getting it done quicker. I also like you said get a bit frightened sometimes as to whether I have locked my door properly or whether everything is turned off as I don’t want to start a fire so in some respects having a man around would be good sometimes, but if I had to choose between living on my own or living with someone else, then I would probably choose living on my own mainly because I suffer with mental health problems and I sometimes want to hide away. I’m doing nothing if there was a second person in the house, then I would feel I can’t hide away. Thanks for the great video
I like living alone too. It gets lonely sometimes yes, but it is liberating and a good self training from keeping the space clean to nits of budgeting.
Been living alone for a year and a half. It definitely gets lonely real fast. I ended up getting a dog because I needed company. But background noise is really key! (Spotify, Netflix, UA-cam etc), also MEAL PLANNING or at least writing a general idea of what you’re eating for dinner that week, it’ll save you so much money if you plan ahead! oh and making a schedule (cleaning, when ish you’re going to eat, morning routine etc) so you don’t end up just sitting around moping because you’re lonely 💛
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Thank you. I will do this and make a plan :)
I'm on week one of living alone and needed this. Bless your soul. 💕
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first day of living alone, already going nuts
@@Silagane girl it's my 3rd week and I'm still tryna adjust .. I feel like I've lost my sanity already
@@suziimotii861 I literally just spent cleaning the entire house upside down and inside out and installed a door on my own. I'm coocoo haha. If you need someone to talk to let me know! 😊
@@Silagane Yoo looks like we moved on the same day:)
Honestly Brooke is thriving now. I remember last year she was crying almost every vlog, so proud of the progression 😭❤️ been killing it lately
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@@daisydiaz3120 I think she just wasn’t happy with life and her job was stressful.
@@shaylaf4066 how do you like it. How do do is
I love living on my own. I am an extroverted introvert. It's nice to come home after work (during more normal times) or after being with friends, to have my own space and recharge. I also can do things without worrying about disturbing others like working out or playing music. I was lonely at first but got a small dog! He helped so much. So that could be a tip! Maybe at some point looking into getting an animal if you're able :)
You're an ambivert:)
Fellow Ambivert here. Living alone was a natural transition for me. No pets, but having my own space to disconnect from all else and live in my own little world on my terms is nice.
Omg I work from home and it feels lonely af even though I have two kids but I’m thinking of adopting a doggo.
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I moved into my first apartment in June, I was pretty antisocial so I thought living alone would be easy. It was actually really hard to adjust to the first like 3 weeks I’d say. I moved far from family and stuff and because of COVID I couldn’t really go out and things like going to get grocery’s was exciting. But now after about 2 months I’d say it is so worth it. It may be scary and lonely at times but just having my own space and not having to worry about other people is so comforting and it forces me to focus on myself and what I want.
I also have social anxiety, so doing things alone was hard to adjust to, for anyone that worries about that. But I’ve actually started to enjoy going out alone it just took some practice.
@@kaitlynhenry7914 wow this helped so much 🥲 thank you for writing this. I’m going to be moving out soon and then moving out on my own soon after that and I’m a nervous wreck. Mostly because of my social anxiety.
@@kaitlynhenry7914 thanks after college I plan to live by myself but it so hard since my family help with so much anxiety and depression. But I have to grow up and try to cope without being with my family.
@@tanabza9094 How do u feel now?
The second day I live on my own place.
I’ve been crying a lot :((
My friend told me living alone is worthy so Im tryingg
I think not having someone to hold me accountable is the hardest part. If I miss work no one judges me or if I don’t get up or shower or eat no one is there to express concern and when I lived with others I had to “prove” I was capable of things but now I have no one to prove it to except myself and I am guilty of letting myself slip with self care and normal responsibilities. Thank you for these videos and also to anyone considering living alone, do it. I regret nothing.
This is such a good topic that’s not talked about enough. I’m on my third year of living alone, I LOVE it, but there’s definitely a learning curve!
i totallly agree! i've lived alone for a year and it was a big learning curve even though i expected to love it right away
YES!! I’m trying to find vloggers who live alone as I’m curious to know what they do and even how they cook for just 1 person!! So hard to find such vloggers tho!!
I bought my own house last year and the first thing I did was paint all the walls pink (seriously, all of them) and having a space that feels like my own dramatically improved my overall mental health. 10/10 recommend making your space feel as homey as possible especially if that means doing something that you probably wouldn’t be able to do if you lived with other people! ✨ much love from Nebraska 💕
Fuck yes girl! I love that!!! I bet your pink house is amazing💗
Reagan it’s a babe cave for sure!! 🥰
I definitely can't wait to get my own place.
I wish lol I can't even afford a bachelor apartment
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Definitely, I watched this just because I’m not sure what the future hold but it’s also Important to have faith things like saying your prayers and using scripture study can help you not feel lonely but feel Gods love when it’s just you.
Living alone is honestly the best decision I've made!! I live near my friends but I like having my own space and just being on my own when I need to!!
There is a lot to be said for it and alone does not necessarily mean lonely 😊
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I think one thing, especially for first-time-living-aloners, that often gets overlooked is budgeting and paying bills. This applies both to youngsters and older people who have never had to do this for themselves.
It's much easier these days with monthly/yearly etc Direct Debits that go straight from your bank account but when you haven't even done that before it can be daunting.
Another thing is being able to do simple repairs- such as changing lightbulbs, unblocking sinks, replacing a plug or fuse. BUT, with all things, practice makes perfect and independance is a wonderful thing 😊😊
This will be my third year living alone with my cat. It’s the BEST THING EVER
I loveeee living alone. I had so many issues with roommates in college, so once I finally got my first career I was able to afford moving to a nice apartment and I will never live with a roommate again lol
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I've lived alone for a year now & honestly I wouldn't be able to do it without my dog!! She makes me feel like I'm not alone.
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In September, I’m moving, and I’ll be living alone for the first time ever, and I’m super stoked about it. I think the biggest thing I’m looking forward to is being in control of everything, if that makes sense. Like if someone doesn’t put something away, or leaves dished in the sink, that’s all me now, I am in charge of it all, and can have things exactly how I wang them to be
How did it go? I hope you're well!!
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I haven't had the living alone experience yet but something about having my own space just makes me so happy.
I also love to do everything alone, go to grocery, coffee shop, gym, park, everything I do alone
Personally i find being alone,,is good for friendships generally because you can devote more time to building relationships, and spending time with people you really connect with.
Just got approved to move into an apt by myself in oct. finally got a big girl job so this vid def helped 🥰
I appreciate the video. I’m assuming this channel is geared more towards women but needed to watch this. Kind of as a refresher that I’m not the only person who lives alone haha. Own a house in a suburb and surrounded by families and couples, can be occasionally depressing seeing everyone else getting along and hanging out and all I do is remodel and renovate by myself at home. But thankfully the good Lord has been giving me amazing blessings in return. Living alone is easy when you can find positivity and happiness within
I have been living alone for a year now during this pandemic. Aside from loneliness, i guess safety is one of the biggest concerns. If something happens to you like getting sick or getting injured, that' s also a big concern
This literally came at the perfect time, I'm moving into my own apartment on saturday!! I'm excited but also nervous, thank you for this :)
Girl same. I'm excited but lowkey getting paranoid by the second!
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When I was a freshman I remember watching your uga videos and here I am as a senior moving to nyc(probably, maybe la) after graduating and you here again helping me through life! Thanks and go dawgs!
Thank you so much for this video. I’m now living on my own a few days a week and back with my parents the rest of the week. I’m finding it hard to adjust, only just started this whole way of living. I’ll get there I know but it’s nice to hear some advice and to know that other people out there experience this too. Thank you. Hope you’re keeping safe.
I, too, LOVE LOVE LOVE living alone. You are so right, you have to be so much more intentional about making plans and seeing friends, but it is worth it. Also, I really do just love your new(ish) hair. It totally brings out your eyes and is just all around a fresh look!
I'm about to be living alone for the first time, and thought it was just me that was worried about the safety element and fearing a serial killer would break in and get me at night lol! Thanks for this, it's enough to even hear someone else verbalise they were scared too!! x
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I started 3 weeks ago for the first time. It was really uncomfortable but I got use to it after being so busy with things. Starting to like it very slowly but surely. Stuff like this takes time. Just like moving into a new country.
this is so important!! I just went from 5 roomates to just one now, Im sure being completely alone will happen soon!!
I needed this. I’m a big extrovert but also very independent minded and a bit of a loner. Just moved into my own house and trying to adjust. Thank you!
I swear I have to have something playing in the background at all times, not sure if that’s good or bad 😅
Yes, the TV has to be on like HGTV or QVC all day or I will feel sad idk why
Glad I’m not the only one! I have to have something going in background or I get bothered
I recently stopped doing this and i encourage you to try to limit it! It’s hard but once you embrace the silence and let your mind wander it truly helps. It feels very odd at first, especially eating without watching/ listening to something but you will become very in tune with yourself, your needs, and your mind.
Reagan I used to. E a background noise person when I lived with roommates but since living alone I’ll sometimes forget to put things on and realize I’ve been living in silence for hours and then at that point I don’t even care. It is nice because I can concentrate on my thoughts but when I’m feeling low I turn on music or tv in the background to not let me b in my head so much.
Tv is always first thing to go on,
Let it roll on UA-cam random videos or now TV/netflix HOWEVER its awkward when you visit your familys house for christmas and they have the TV OFF and everyone's on phones
This vlog came at the perfect time - I’m moving into my first apartment exactly a month from today! It’s a little studio apartment and I’m anxious about the potential of being lonely but this really helped!
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I used to live alone but now I’ve moved in with my boyfriend. I love living with him but sometimes I do miss living alone. So if you live alone then I would just say definitely keep focusing on all the positives, because even if you feel lonely sometimes, one day you will probably miss it ☺️
I just moved away to my college apartment alone and this is exactly what I needed Brooke!!! I love you!!! ❤️💕
Brooke I love you candidness and following your journey until now! You're killing it! You inspire me as a smaller youtuber :)
Thanks so much for this video, it’s perfect timing because I moved out on my own about a month ago. I’m still trying to figure out my routine, especially with cooking my meals and working out.
love this video idea! i've lived alone for less than a year and i expected to LOVE it, but it took a minute to adjust. for a while, i reaaallly missed getting ready to go out with my best friend and all of those things, but in makes you so much more independent and i've learned to value my time alone and take advantage. will be living with a spouse and family one day hopefully so just RELISH IN IT LOL
just wanna say I just went back and watched your first week at oracle vlog right before watching this and wow! you have grown so much in the past year and it's so cool to watch! You're so much more confident and comfortable in your skin. I've been watching you since your junior year of high school and just want to say I'm proud of you and it's so fun watching you grow up :')
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@H K So what...??? She is a (very) young adult who can *comfortably* afford to move/live in NEW YORK CITY with the money she earned and worked hard for.
Hell - if the MOST help I'm getting from my parents at 23 years old is assistance with command strips then I would say I'm doing pretty damn well for myself.
KEEP DOING YOU BROOKE YOU'RE DOING AMAZING SWEETIE!!!
im moving out on my own for the first time and im super nervous but this helps sooo much brooke!
I love when you make sit down videos like this, I loved your podcast video too! It's like sisterly advice. I'd love for you to maybe do a cooking series or segment in your vlogs like learning how to cook while living alone and you trying out new recipes! I'm awful at cooking and resort to ordering food because I know it'll taste better compared to when I make it, but it's just not practical in the long term, so it'd be cool if you wanted to do something like that!
but yes, I ALWAYS have music or a podcast playing in the background! I can't do shows because then I feel bad for not actually watching them lol
This was such a helpful video🤍.
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The tips in summary;
(1) Take the necessary safety precaution.
(2) Make it homey[Whatever homey means to you]
(3) Practice doing things alone
(4) Background noise is important [it might be listening to music or podcast or UA-cam]
(5) Make plans [Actively put yourself out there sometimes]
(6) Call a friend or family
(7) Stay busy/Keep yourself doing things
(8) Just enjoy the pros of living alone.
I hope this helps.
This is so good! I live alone too and definitely background noise helps so much with not feeling so by yourself. I also am super independent but did transition from dorm life to apartment life, so obviously its a way different vibe but it is peaceful once you get used to it :)
Thanks for this video it’s very helpful as I’m at a point in life where I have more time to myself and I do find all these things very helpful. As you said the hardest part is the mental barriers (whether it’s forcing yourself to cook, getting comfortable with solo errands, making plans etc). It’s so funny how we know “yeah yeah” those little things help but those little things are really huge for our mental health and well-being.
I have been living with my fiancé for years and I wouldn’t trade it for the world but sometimes I wish I had the experience in my early early 20s to live on my own!
Even tho I’m only 25 now lmao
Same here! I love my husband to pieces but I got with him when I was 18 and we are now both 25 and I feel like there is so much I never did on my own because he was always there. At the end of it though, I just tell myself that it's not that I lacked anything, I gained a best friend to walk through my 20s with.
Priscilla Nieto I LOVE that perspective! It’s pretty much the same thing here. My fiancé and I moved in together when I was 20 and I’m 25 now. Sometimes I do wish I had some time to experience being alone but you’re so right - definitely gained a best friend that I get to experience every day with. ❤️ we all have different paths. It’s just amazing we can all learn from each other’s!!
Priscilla Nieto I’m 17 and me and my boyfriend dated all through high school and now we’re about to start college. He lived in with family and I got my first apartment alone, and honestly I tried to push him into wanting to move in with me but he just kept saying he wasn’t ready. (I know we’re young but we’ve been dating for a long time so I kinda took offense to that.) but now I’m actually pretty happy I get to experience living alone and I really enjoy certain aspects of it.
Such a great idea for a video! I’m debating whether or not I should live alone when I move out of my family home, thank you for giving your advice and insights!! ☺️
Appreciated this video! Just moved to NYC in my own place for the first time and it's definitely lonely, but I think once I get a routine going in and outside of the apartment, I'll feel less lonely.
I’m looking forward to hearing your advice! Next year I’m going to be living alone for the first time and I feel nervous ❤️
living alone is the best and truly makes you the best version of yourself and you can see brooke is doing just that! ygg! i also live in manhattan and know the city struggles especially when you're alone, im right there with you girl! - ken
Just moved into my apartment this weekend and it’s my first time living alone. My old roommate lives in the same complex as me and in the building over so it’s nice still having her so close! But so far I love It🥰 you can make the space totally yours and there’s something so comforting about it.
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I'm almost 2 months into living by myself and I love it!!
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I never wanted to live alone until I was 30, at that point I’d just had it with roommates and sharing things. I’ve been living alone for a year, with my dog, and it’s been amazing. Even throughout quarantine, I think I prefer being alone than with roommates 😂
Your own space is so important but we don't realise this in our 20s because we feel we have to always be loud and around people when we are young.
30s you find yourself and listen to what you really want and enjoy
I don’t live alone yet since I have roommates but I’ve always wondered what it’s like! Especially during this pandemic. but you’ve adjusted so well💕
I lived with a bunch of sorority sisters for 3 years, and I can’t wait to live alone. I really want to live in the city and I love watching your vlogs. Can’t wait for the day :)
Yes!! Moving into my first apartment this weekend! Needed this video Brooke!!
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i live with my parents, a college sophomore and it feels like I live alone, this video helped alot
I just moved in alone. Man did I need this!
I completely with background noise. When I'm alone at home it keeps my headspace from going to that lonely place. I also stick to an overall routine in my daily life.
I’m 20 and I’m on day 12 of living alone 16 hours from my family! Going on a hike everyday has helped a ton (i know not everyone has access to that)! It’s a decently safe way to still get out and see people during all this! I also am going to agree to disagree with you on the background noise thing! I found myself always having something on in the back but lately I’ve been truly embracing staying off technology and freely doing what i need in the silence and comfort of my own space! I even started eating without any background noise and it’s crazy how weird it feels! I recommend to connect with the silence of being alone and get comfortable with your own thoughts! It’s skyrocketed my healing journey!
I’ll be moving to my first apartment (renting it) in three weeks and this is so helpful! I’ve been wanting to live alone since I was like four 🤣 so this is a very special time and step for me! For sure they’re going to be risks and lows, but the joy of having my own place, decorate it the way I wanted it, staying up until 3-4 am without annoying anybody is just priceless 😭💕 Thank you for your video! And to everyone else, you’ll achieve your dreams!! 💫 Don’t give up!!
This past weekend I moved out of my parents house and it been a lot harder than I thought! I know it will take time for me to adjust but I’m definitely going to make sure I’m implementing some of these tips!
So glad you mentioned security issues! I am gonna move in to a ground floor with balcony, so scared!
Thank you so much for making this video, queen!!!!! My roommate just pulled out our apartment contract, so I'm living alone right now, and I am getting a lil bit lonely! I am definitely gonna try these tips :)
YOU LOOK SO SO GOOD. This hair suits you so well
just moved into my own studio a month ago and def needed this video!!! thx brooke❤️
I think living alone or even if you are with someone who works a lot and you are home alone a lot, I think a big one is to find something you enjoy and focus on that...I love reading, writing and cleaning so I try to keep myself busy with that, but also learn to appreciate the alone time and find yourself, your dislikes, likes, etc..get back to who you are as a person...this is for if you are with someone but maybe you are home alone a lot.
you're glowing brooke!! keep doing you:)
I'm moving into my own home tomorrow and will be alone. I lived with my parents until last year when I rented a flat with a flatmate and Covid made our living situation unbearable for me. I'm excited about this but quite anxious about being left alone with my thoughts for too long! Fingers crossed though 🤞
You are really killing it these days in NYC!! I’m moving to Boston for law school and though of ya! So excited 🥰
You should make a video on living WITH people/ roommates! I know a lot of people struggle with it and navigating how to live with people other than your family! :) love this video as I’m alone until roommates come back for school
I stopped living alone when Covid started, I moved back home for a couple of months, I recently just moved back out on my own again and I’m having suuuch a hard time adjusting, I used to love being alone now it’s just so lonely 💔and I spend a lot of time in my head.
Sis, you look so good. We love a glowing NYC gal ✨
Your makeup looks amazing!! What palette are you using on your eyes!?
Thank you so so so much for making a video about this. I feel like this is def a topic that isn't talked about enough! I've been struggling with deciding whether or not to move back to the city alone or with roommates and your tips gave me some really good ideas on what living alone would be like. Love your vlogs 💕
I bought my first place in 2014 when I was 26 and I've never looked back living alone absolutely works for me.
>Love the freedom without anybody commenting on my living habits
>Like to recharge my batteries after I've been at work all day
>Love that I have whole weekends off and have choice to relax and chill or meet up with friends and family
>I love waking up in my queensize bed with no small talk or anyone asking "so what are your plans today then"😂😂😂
>I love making quick decisions on how I want my decor or if I want a PS5 tommorow etc
After living this way for 7 years so hard to imagine living with anybody,now I got to find a woman who don't mind living apart thats going to be tricky 💯
I just moved into my house 3 days ago and live on my own, last night i had an anxiety attack because i felt so alone and i’ve just been having a hard time coping since i’ve lived with my family for 22 years.
this is such a great video idea!!! i currently live at home and commute to school, so i'm definitely looking forward to the day i can move out lol
i’m going to be living alone in january i’m so nervous lol thank you for this!!
the editing in this video! i love that you added clips from previous vlogs!!
i’ve never lived alone & i rlly hope i can for at least a year post grad!
omg the little video collage clip at the end was so cute and happy :) you're truly thriving girly
You look absolutely stunning and thriving in this video!! Love the vids!!
Thanks going through a break up and I’m transferring to living on my own. At first I was afraid but I know no matter what I’ll be alright
I've never lived alone before, but I definitely want to either this year or next year. Even with having roommates, I've always done a lot of things by myself (grocery shopping, going to coffee shops, etc.), so I don't think it'll be that huge of a transition for me. I definitely enjoy having time alone and having my own space.
I love this video! So helpful. I just moved out and have 2 roommates but they're never here so I feel like I live alone. Definitely a learning curve, it has it's pros and cons just as anything does. But I feel like this needs to be talked about more because it's definitely an adjustment, so thank you!
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Another great video from New York Brooke!!! Love you 🥰. When I was in university and lived in residence, I think I had the perfect set up if you didn’t want to life fully alone or with roommates. My roomie and I each had our own bedroom and then we shared a little common space and a double bathroom. It was perfect because I’m an introvert so I got my me time but then I also had a friend right there to hang with ☺️
Thank you for taking the time to make this video
I'm 25, just finished grad school, and first time living alone starts next weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY
I'm currently 16 and moving out next summer, I'm so excited 🤯
Love the mix of not just vlogs!! Love the content!
You have such a bright personality, thank you for all you do 🤍
Just moved across the country and I'm living alone in a studio! Such an interesting experience, there's pro's and con's for sure, but overall I LOVE it. I thrive doing my own thing.
p.s. I spent all day yesterday binging your old work week in my life videos while I was WFH :)
struggling to push myself out of my comfort zone. been living with my girlfriend of for years for one year, and we just broke up. so now i have to live in my own and relearn everything on my own. skraight struggle szn out here rn. plz make more videos about this
I am 45 years old and I have lived on my own on and off since I was 20 on and off as I live with my boyfriend for quite a while then we broke up and I also flat shed with a few people but the majority of my time I’ve been on my own with my dog and I would say yes it does get lonely sometimes, but I always talk to my dog even to the point where I ask her what we should watch on TV. One of the things is that living on your own means you don’t have to ask someone else what they would like to watch on tv because it’s only you so you can decide what you want to watch. I must admit that when it comes to keeping my house tidy, I wish there was an extra pair of hands to help me keep my place tidy and getting it done quicker. I also like you said get a bit frightened sometimes as to whether I have locked my door properly or whether everything is turned off as I don’t want to start a fire so in some respects having a man around would be good sometimes, but if I had to choose between living on my own or living with someone else, then I would probably choose living on my own mainly because I suffer with mental health problems and I sometimes want to hide away. I’m doing nothing if there was a second person in the house, then I would feel I can’t hide away. Thanks for the great video
This is EXACTLY what I needed right now 😫 thank you!!
I like living alone too. It gets lonely sometimes yes, but it is liberating and a good self training from keeping the space clean to nits of budgeting.
What is your work schedule like?? I feel like your shift also makes living alone different especially when you’re a full time student and worker 😩
i love the way this video is edited!!
i feel like moving out as an introvert wouldn't be a big problem. the only thing that I need to think of is money
Big facts.