Finding Meaning in 10 Minutes a Day until the End of the Year
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- #endofyearreflection #smallhabits #wellnesstips #2025goals #coach
As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything we haven’t finished or personal goals we haven't met. But what if, instead of stressing over what’s left undone, we focused on what we can do-with just 10 minutes a day?
In this video, I’m sharing how small, intentional moments can make a big difference. Whether it’s reconnecting with a hobby, boosting your wellbeing, or simply carving out a little calm in the festive chaos, those 10 minutes a day really add up - about 4 hours until the end of the year!
This could also be the first gentle step of a new habit, that you want to carry into the New Year.
Let’s explore how to make those small moments count.
Let's keep the conversation going
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Setting aside 10 minutes a day for a small goal sounds like a great idea 💡👍
And it really works so well, I would never have thought how much you can accomplish in 10 minutes a day.
I've been playing with ten-minutes-a-day projects for years. What always amazes me is that, depending on the project, ten minutes a day achieves more than seventy minutes a week.
Yes! You are so right, even in a week you'll have spent 70 minutes on a project.
And how often do we spend multiple 10 minutes a day doing something that doesn't really go anywhere and is just wasted time.
I had to actually start doing the 10-minute project to really see, what was possible. It felt so amazing to have managed to read the whole book, and it gave me a little moment of calm and joy every day.
Very nice. I do 10 mins of piano as a beginner at 70. I just started sewing again, and the machine has to always be out. 😊
Love this! You won't believe it, but I'm trying to do the same, play the piano for 5-10 minutes a day and I am a self taught beginner. I got out of it a little, but you have inspired me to find a way to get back into it. I am no good at playing, but I love it so much.
Yes, the sewing machine has to be out!
Thank you for sharing!
What a wonderful idea, and a fascinating channel :) Subscribed! Also, you look very reminiscent of Claudette Colbert, who starred in one of my favorite movies, "It Happened One Night". ❤
Made me think about middle of day break time. Being retired I get to puttering and don’t take breaks😮 a nice cup of tea sounds nice❤ Thanks for sharing, new to your channel happy I found you!
Yes, perfect! I love it. Sitting down for 10 minutes with a nice cup of tea and really enjoying this break and allowing yourself to have this break, before you carry on.
I appreciate how calming and conversational your filming style is! Finally, a video about something other than grabbing my attention with many constant pop-ups on screen as the person is talking! Watching this video, I felt like I was in the room with you, and you shared an insight... Really cool! I just subscribed to your channel.
I have to say, I find some videos really exhausting, because of the constant pop-ups and everything else that is going on, even if I am really interested in what the person is trying to say.
However, the video just happened to be the way it is, but I think I felt like I was in a room with a friend, and I was just sharing this idea with them.
Thank you!
It's funny because I hadn't heard of this but I've been putting something very similar into practice for several months now. My spare bedroom is absolutely horrendous. You'd have to see it to believe it and seems completely impossible to clear. However, I've been doing some sorting for short periods often - most days - and I've almost emptied a humungous box full of stuff, managed to move it out of the way and finally reached half a cupboard. Cleared that one side and ready to store things I've been keeping in boxes and from there on should get a lot easier.
I really like the sewing idea as I've always got a pile of mending and making to complete, but never seem to find the time. It's hand sewing, so I don't have to set anything up, so that's something else I'll consider. Thank you so much for this great advice as it's given me new heart to continue and do other things. I need a list! :)
Oh wow! You have really inspired me now, because I have so many chaotic corners and can find it absolutely overwhelming to get started. Especially, as a lot of things don't have a "home", so I need to come up with ideas for new "homes".
It also helps me to just start in one corner and work my way around - even when it comes to tidying the kitchen for example.
Dealing with the mess in my house, is one of my big goals for this winter, but I wanted to get the little bit of sewing in first of all. I have a huge box of clothes that need mending or altering and I sooooo want to wear them. I used to sew a lot of my own clothes about a million years ago.
Absolutely, sewing by hand does not take much time to set up, I was thinking of this as an alternative, when I feel less energetic, just grab the next item from the box and mend it for 10 minutes.
How about a list notebook/journal to keep it all in one place?
@@theforgottenbookshopgirl9062 I know exactly what you mean. I have so much to sort out. And don't get me started on my studio corner as I can't even find one little bit of space on my workbench or around it. Yes, a list book is a great idea. I love making lists and used to write down Things To Do, but making ones for specific areas will be even better. :)
@@DevonExplorerthe List Book is really good to keep handy for when you have a thought about what you want accomplished but do not have the current energy or time for.. it almost feels like you set the intention on paper & that is the start to the process of cleaning/sorting the room or area you may have written down. Who knows! It may spark an idea as to where these items could call home & live in a space that works with your life ❤
@@kristinamarieasl Absolutely! :) I'm a great believer in writing things down as it's an excellent way of remembering them too. I'm definitely getting somewhere as I've almost filled one cupboard part and got rid of three and a half hefty boxes. Thanks for your comment, Kristina, some really helpful reminders. 🥰
I really appreciate the way you broke this down, provided real life examples & shared with us your personal goals such as wanting to sew more! I have set a goal to complete 1 non-fiction book each month.. sounds like a small goal however I am juggling life with a 3 year old & newborn. 🙌 Wish you the best & stay smiling this time of year! 🙂
Not a small goal at all, really. I have a few non-fiction books that I really, really want to finish and I find them super interesting, but I always go back to my fiction books.
You've inspired me now, and will see how I can best manage to keep reading my non-fiction books.
Probably doesn't help, that I tend to have around 4-5 books on the go anyway, but there must be a way.
You are amazing, juggling life, plus looking after a three-year-old and a newborn, and creating time to read, a time just for you. Brilliant.
@theforgottenbookshopgirl9062 Thank you for your lovely response!! I also love fiction books, mostly young adult novels. Avi is a particular favorite author. Children’s books are my daily & I’m sure they always will be. I just adore the art & I have been admiring them from a new perspective.
This year I will also be learning to book bind & would love to see your process if you feel inspired to capture it on film. I’ve watch a flip through video of your journals which you sell & love the idea of making the pockets & various papers!! 🥰 I will definitely be on the look out for older hard covers which I can repurpose. 😌😍
@ I hope your year is starting out well!! As an update I have broken down my non-fiction book (321 pgs) into 10pgs a day. I have been able to keep up with this amount! I have even taken on reading my entire Study Bible which is about 1800 pages. I read five pages minimum & take notes. I should be able to finish in one year!
Consider me 🌲 triggered, lol. I love the ten minute, post lunch, book plan. I've been making tea foil butterflies for several weeks and trying to decide what's next!?! It's really a nice daily meditation, but I am ready for another. Pleased to find your channel :) Cheers to lists, actions and good habits!
Thank you! Yes, the 10 mins of sewing are more complex to do, but a fascinating experience, also learning how to tweak this to make it work.
The tea foil butterflies sound beautiful, and I can see how this practice would be a wonderful daily meditation.
And so pleased you found my channel. xx
Love your honesty and style. I am on my way to Amazon right now to get the book I want to read and now I know where I will find the time every day. So glad I clicked.
Amazing! This makes me really happy. Enjoy your book!
You make me feel like I’m just relaxing with you in a pleasant conversation.
Wonderful! Love this thought.
Maybe change the mindset of “ trying “ to read or sew to “enjoying” a few minutes of bliss.
Absolutely, it is interesting to notice the words we use and reflect on them and as you pointed out instead choose wonderful words like "enjoying" the bliss and really feel it.
Thank you.
Thank you! It’s a great idea, especially for reading because it needs no preparation. I was thinking of painting or such, but by the time everything is setup and prepared the 10 min will have passed. But reading or a quick sketch sound very doable. New (healthier) habits is my „huge“ goal for 2025. New subscribers here’s.
Thank you.
Absolutely, trying something different and more complex this year (sewing) made me realise again how important it is to make this new 10 minute habit as easy as possible.
Maybe you could do some sketching instead of painting? Strip it down to just a sketchbook and a pencil or sketchbook and ink. You could have a list of prompts, if that helps. It would get you started doing a creative habit. The painting could maybe be added on at some point.
Or if it is the painting you would like to do, would it be possible for you to have everything set up in a corner, so that you'd only have to sit down and paint? Or make the set-up as simple as possible? Again strip it down to what is necessary and start there.
Love your new "huge" goal. Again, don't make the habits too big when you are starting, make things as easy as possible.
In some ways, it is also a journey of making lots of decisions throughout the day. Think of the healthy person you are growing into being, what decisions would this person make throughout the day. What kind of habits does this person with a really healthy lifestyle have? Start small and doable and keep going. x
Love your style. I just found you and I am listening as I stitch a bell on my advent cross stitch.
Merry Christmas to all.
To answer your question, yes, I once chose to sew a foundation paper peiced star every morning, the absolute first thing i did, often in the dawn light, i had pre prepared little packs ready.⭐️
You just put a big smile on my face, thank you.
And I feel I can almost see your advent cross stitch.
Your star project at dawn sounds beautiful, I really like it. Also, that you started your day doing something creative. And you had it all prepped and were ready to go.
I do my morning pages for10 minutes every morning, but have been thinking for a long time, that I'd love to add a little creative something to it. Maybe just a quick sketch every morning.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
@theforgottenbookshopgirl9062 thank you for your reply. Happiness all around! The prep really made it possible just to sew immeadiately.
Thats what made it fun and easy.
I never considered the prep time as part of what i wanted to create, 2 seperate things.
Merry Christmas to all🎄
This is a excellent idea which I intend to put into practice.❤
Wonderful, it makes me really happy, it inspires you to have a go. It would be really interesting to hear how you are getting on with this habit.
Don’t look
There in the valley of white
Stands a village
Pretty houses in time
Chimney and smoke and mist
And over there the tall mountain
Ancient and strong
Keeper of the forest
Protector of all secrets
All the beauty of the world
The roads far and wide
Passing me by
Laid before me, for me
Don’t touch
Busied my days
Building fortress and castle
Strong and safe
Do not wander, do not wonder
I didn’t look, I didn’t touch
Today I bury my failed life-
Here lies he who never complained
Never seen
Never heard
Today I bury my safety
Today I fail on purpose
And I will not don’t run and don’t fall
And I will not don’t speak
I will touch and I will look and I will laugh
Today I trade consent
For coincidences
Today I shovel clouds in my window
And forget about the snow
Let it all fall down
I love this poem! Off to check out your channel!!
Thank you for the valuable advice, creating new projects, in more manageable way. 😊🙏🏾🤗❤💜
Wonderful! Yes, I am always looking for new ways or different ways of approaching things. I found that a lot of ideas on how to approach a project do not really work for me, and I kept feeling super frustrated. Until I realised that I had to try and work around it, work with my brain and not against it.
Think of the progress and find a way of just moving along in small steps.
So glad I found you!
Thank you!!! x
The design of your room is quite lovely! Thanks for this valuable idea!
Thank you!!! It's one of my favourite corners in the house to be honest.
It makes me really happy, that you found this idea valuable. It can take a little time to tweak this, I can definitely recommend starting with something really small and simple that will still make a huge difference.
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Great idea! Even eating chocolate 10 minutes a day 😂 Seriously, I like the decluttering idea!
Ha ha ha, yes, we could both eat chocolate for 10 minutes and then deal with the decluttering for another 10. Or maybe do the decluttering first and then have the 10 minute chocolate eating as a reward?
@@theforgottenbookshopgirl9062 yes, I like that, it motivates me a lot... 😋😁🍫
Depending on how deep your table is you might be able to shove it all the way against the wall when it's not in use. Thats my system so it's out of the way when I'm doing something else, but also all plugged in and threaded when I want it. Pulling it forward a foot or so is WAY simpler than getting it out.
Thank you, yes, that was my plan, all set up ready to go, the little table even has wheels! And yes, it definitely needs to be threaded, too big of an extra step! And in your case, also plugged in! Love it. As easy as possible to just sit down and get going.
well done. thanks worthwhile,
Thank you!
I like to set my timer for 8 minutes. I just keep moving- tidying up or sweeping or organizing. I do this every day so that chores are not overwhelming
I like the idea of 8 minutes!
Yes, I very often do something similar, it helps so much, doesn't it?
@ yes! 🙌:)
You made my day... 🥰🥰🥰
🤗 You have no idea how much this means to me! Thank you!
I like "every little day" 🙂 could be a lovely book title.
Hahaha, you just made my day, by finding this gem, made me laugh out loud. Now I can't stop thinking about this book title. Leave it with me, something might come up...
@@theforgottenbookshopgirl9062 you said it, so Iam sure it meant something to you 👍
I really enjoyed the video, thank you! I am 73 and really desire to use my time wisely. Sometimes when I am ‘overwhelmed’ with ‘to dos’ I will set my timer for 5 minutes and just see what I can get done. What’s funny is that many times that ‘chore’ I was dreading gets finished (or ALMOST) in just that small time slot. I need to apply that to the things I love doing and not just to ‘chores’ I don’t really want to do! Thanks for the ‘inspiration’! ❤
Love this video. And I really love you’re sweater. Where did you but it??
Thanks so much, really happy you like the video.
Ohh, the sweater, I got it in a charity shop, just checked the label, Papaya, Matalan (not very glamorous!) and it's 100% cotton. I can't wear wool or synthetic materials, as they drive me crazy (though I love wool) so this was an amazing find.
@ same here - can’t wear wool. Lucky find at the charity shop!
Helpful video.
Brilliant, that makes me really happy!
You are unusual. I lov your beautiful long neck
Thank you very much.