Your journey of embracing new hobbies like playing the cello, gardening, and tennis is truly inspiring! It's a great reminder of how stepping out of our comfort zones can not only transform our self-perception but also enrich our social lives.
One hobby I started was Friday board games, paint night and movie nights with our family. Oh my gosh, board games stuck and has been something we still love to do. I also didn't have a green thumb either, but plan to pick that up again. Many times we don't take time out to reflect. We also started taking a mini-retirement vacation for 1 month every 3 years to totally unplug. It was the best thing we ever did. Glad you are sharing this.
This video has come at such a good time. I'm facing a challenge at work and what is really affecting me is the narrative I've told myself about it and my ability to handle it. I need to do the work to change that narrative.
Yes! Back when I was working a job that I hated, I would actually send myself an email at the end of the workday with just one word in the subject line: Deinvest. By the time I got to the office the next day feeling all stressed and starting to tie myself up in knots at the thought of spending another day there, I'd open my computer and see that email reminder. That was all it took for me to remember to breathe and let it go, because I wouldn't be there forever. Good luck!
@jennayasmith6597 your statement spoke to me! I hope everything turns around for you as well! best wishes to you in your journey and praying the best for myself as well!
Thank you for this video. All of this information was impactful, but what hit me the most was the parenting piece. I need to allow my children to experience how they are wronged instead of jumping to the resolution. Patience for processing the emotional aspect of my children instead of bulldozing to my fix it kit.
You've definitely motivated me to take up two hobbies I've had on my list for almost a year now. Tennis and swimming. Thank you for sharing your story... I love hearing the social aspect of tennis and also you and your hubby doing this together. I'm excited to get started.
@@OneBigHappyLifeI’m 30 now and always wanted to learn how to swim. Was trying to register my 6 yo daughter for swimming but she’s more interested in gymnastics. I should lead by example and try to get my fiancé to join me as something we can do together.
@@OneBigHappyLife Thank you! I used to swim a lot as a child. But stopped swimming in college and haven't done much of it since then. I'm now 47 years old and joining my children during their lessons to improve my skills. Swimming is definitely a must have skill.
Thanks for sharing, Scarlett. I lit up when you said you learned cello and dove into things that were a little scary. You're so inspirational and not just in one way - a big happy way 😉
Thank you for sharing this! I am just starting my own sabbatical to work on myself and figure out where I want to go next. The trial and error bit really resonates as that's what I plan to do for the next few months; to try all the things that sound good on paper and see what I actually like doing. Thanks again for the great video!
This was so beautiful and wonderful to hear! This year a new hobby Im learning is having better Self Confidence! Because from there, I can LEAN INTO ALL THE GOALS Ive set for myself. So Therapy has been a huge help with that 💖
Being a parent is by far the hardest role that I've ever taken on. But all we can do is continue to work at it and grow into the best parents we can be. :-)
Great way to look at everything 🤗 Side Note: I still cannot bowl 😳 but i go with my husband and nephews just to take pictures and make memories.... And they just love that im there😳😅😅😅
Hi, thank you for the inspiring videos. You mentioned in previous videos how you managed to get your law degree even though you were making very little money, I wonder how did you manage to fund your law degree while supporting yourself and your daughter?
Love that you went from: “This is challenging - therefore it must not be for me” To “This could be a fun challenge to overcome, and learn from or gain friends as well as skills”. My kids have recently started playing hooky. Because school is finally a challenge for them, now, and home is less challenging. They want to stay in their comfort zone, at home. But they have to stretch. They will grow and learn more if they face those challenges until they can overcome them or focus on the gains to be had on the other end. I have to show them by example that we can face challenges and make mistakes and kind of suck at new things at first, and that’s normal. But that doesn’t mean we give up just because it doesn’t feel stellar right off the bat. We don’t give up on ourselves like that. Or our goals. It’s important to suck sometimes. Nobody is great at everything all the time. It’s humbling and can help us be more compassionate to those struggling around us.
It's so true that with finding a hobby or physical activity, it's about finding what you actually like to do. Thanks for sharing! I am about to be 38 and am in the process of rediscovering friendships and interests. It's hard and uncomfortable, but I am extremely motivated in part because I want to be that example of resilience for my daughter 💓.
Your journey of embracing new hobbies like playing the cello, gardening, and tennis is truly inspiring! It's a great reminder of how stepping out of our comfort zones can not only transform our self-perception but also enrich our social lives.
One hobby I started was Friday board games, paint night and movie nights with our family. Oh my gosh, board games stuck and has been something we still love to do. I also didn't have a green thumb either, but plan to pick that up again. Many times we don't take time out to reflect. We also started taking a mini-retirement vacation for 1 month every 3 years to totally unplug. It was the best thing we ever did. Glad you are sharing this.
And I love the "off the cuff" unedited videos - it makes you feel even more relatable.
Wow! Once you dedicate the time, you can learn anything!
This video has come at such a good time. I'm facing a challenge at work and what is really affecting me is the narrative I've told myself about it and my ability to handle it. I need to do the work to change that narrative.
Yes! Back when I was working a job that I hated, I would actually send myself an email at the end of the workday with just one word in the subject line: Deinvest. By the time I got to the office the next day feeling all stressed and starting to tie myself up in knots at the thought of spending another day there, I'd open my computer and see that email reminder. That was all it took for me to remember to breathe and let it go, because I wouldn't be there forever. Good luck!
@@OneBigHappyLife I absolutely LOVE THIS!!! I’m definitely applying this!!!
@jennayasmith6597 your statement spoke to me! I hope everything turns around for you as well! best wishes to you in your journey and praying the best for myself as well!
Thank you for this video. All of this information was impactful, but what hit me the most was the parenting piece. I need to allow my children to experience how they are wronged instead of jumping to the resolution. Patience for processing the emotional aspect of my children instead of bulldozing to my fix it kit.
You've definitely motivated me to take up two hobbies I've had on my list for almost a year now. Tennis and swimming. Thank you for sharing your story... I love hearing the social aspect of tennis and also you and your hubby doing this together. I'm excited to get started.
I learned how to swim when I was 30 years old. It was so that I could do triathlons. I'm so glad that I took the time to learn that skill. Good luck!
@@OneBigHappyLifeI’m 30 now and always wanted to learn how to swim. Was trying to register my 6 yo daughter for swimming but she’s more interested in gymnastics. I should lead by example and try to get my fiancé to join me as something we can do together.
tennis is amazing! ive been doing it without training since high school and now with my hubby! local cardio tennis is also fun
@@RealwithGod510 I'm excited about tennis and getting my hubby to join me.
@@OneBigHappyLife Thank you! I used to swim a lot as a child. But stopped swimming in college and haven't done much of it since then. I'm now 47 years old and joining my children during their lessons to improve my skills. Swimming is definitely a must have skill.
You're so classy and eloquent. You're a great communicator. Thanks for sharing. ❤
You could be too. :)
This video was precisely what I needed. I have been feeling stuck for a while and this video was to gentle firm kick I needed. 😊😊Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Scarlett. I lit up when you said you learned cello and dove into things that were a little scary. You're so inspirational and not just in one way - a big happy way 😉
Thank you for sharing this! I am just starting my own sabbatical to work on myself and figure out where I want to go next. The trial and error bit really resonates as that's what I plan to do for the next few months; to try all the things that sound good on paper and see what I actually like doing. Thanks again for the great video!
Love this! 💜 we have a Tonal too, the 10-15 minute workouts are surprisingly effective too…I do those when I am short on time!
This was so beautiful and wonderful to hear! This year a new hobby Im learning is having better Self Confidence! Because from there, I can LEAN INTO ALL THE GOALS Ive set for myself. So Therapy has been a huge help with that 💖
You are awesome ❤ I love how you jump right into change and doing things you want to explore or had negative perceptions ❤️♥️❤️
Love this, especially the parenting piece. This is something that I am working on as well.
Being a parent is by far the hardest role that I've ever taken on. But all we can do is continue to work at it and grow into the best parents we can be. :-)
Making time for hobbies like tennis and carving out time for fun really stood out to me and it’s something I want to implement.
Love this! I am so glad I met you and your family because you join our club to play tennis!!
Thanks for sharing this ❤❤
This is beautiful 💜💜💜
Great way to look at everything 🤗
Side Note:
I still cannot bowl 😳 but i go with my husband and nephews just to take pictures and make memories....
And they just love that im there😳😅😅😅
Welcome back 🙏
Love your video. Thanks for sharing
I'm agree with everything that you said in this video. Thanks for this video!
Thank you
Congrats on the tennis tournament
Yes!!! I felt like I was not good at Tennis since high school 😅 I might try again
It’s mom brain ! 🧠 I loose my train of thought as well 😂❤
Hi, thank you for the inspiring videos. You mentioned in previous videos how you managed to get your law degree even though you were making very little money, I wonder how did you manage to fund your law degree while supporting yourself and your daughter?
This was very encouraging.
Great video. I ate up every word
Love that you went from:
“This is challenging - therefore it must not be for me”
To
“This could be a fun challenge to overcome, and learn from or gain friends as well as skills”.
My kids have recently started playing hooky. Because school is finally a challenge for them, now, and home is less challenging. They want to stay in their comfort zone, at home. But they have to stretch. They will grow and learn more if they face those challenges until they can overcome them or focus on the gains to be had on the other end.
I have to show them by example that we can face challenges and make mistakes and kind of suck at new things at first, and that’s normal. But that doesn’t mean we give up just because it doesn’t feel stellar right off the bat. We don’t give up on ourselves like that. Or our goals.
It’s important to suck sometimes. Nobody is great at everything all the time. It’s humbling and can help us be more compassionate to those struggling around us.
Happy Mother's Day!
It's so true that with finding a hobby or physical activity, it's about finding what you actually like to do.
Thanks for sharing! I am about to be 38 and am in the process of rediscovering friendships and interests. It's hard and uncomfortable, but I am extremely motivated in part because I want to be that example of resilience for my daughter 💓.
I'm so sorry for this off-topic comment....but you and Falynn Pina could be sisters 😮
Wow❤
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Resourceful. Innumerous information can be gleaned from this one video alone. Bellissima!