Life In Lockdown / Covid Times
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Please try not to feel guilty for feeling or expressing joy. Seeing the joy of others had been really uplifting to me during this time.
Angela Wesneski I 💯agree with this! Seeing people experience happy moments brings my mood up. If everyone looks miserable what have we got to look forward to?
@@nsalv3155 Exactly! I hope people don't feel obligated to put on a happy face, but I also don't want people to hide their joy. All of the feelings are valid right now. Stay safe!
A day in the life would be great, to feel less alone in this strange time. My mum and sister are self isolating in two different places, both with some symptoms, although getting better. Me and my cat alone in the flat for the first time in 6 months, we all live together otherwise.
Content from around home helps to relate and keep going, cooking, going out for groceries, ect.
Here bin Belarus there is no lockdown, just social distancing. Gonna go out for some ice cream to the nearby shop now, weather is lovely here, +19 degrees.
I totally agree. I love to feel that life keeps going!
I agree!
honestly beckie i miss your videos, i don’t really mind what’s about. i just miss your realism and honesty. so if you feel like making a 2 min video about how you eat your ramen i’ll probably watch it and it will probably make me smile. things are tough for everyone and every bit of happiness and enjoyment is valid.
I did a massive wardrobe overhaul the first week of lockdown. I wish I had filmed it. Took everything out of my wardrobe, cupboards, drawers and storage containers and tried everything on. Then I vacuum packed my winter clothes into suitcases and resorted my spring/summer clothes and put them away neatly. It was so satisfying when I was done. Also managed to find three items to donate. And it’s great because I find it so hard to get rid of stuff that I can now spend that time saying goodbye to the items and then when charity shops reopen donate in good conscience.
Sophie Klasan this is a brilliant idea during quarantine I’ve really been enjoying wardrobe decluttering videos (especially time lapses) they are so calming
I reckon lighthearted videos and happiness is more welcome than you may think, it can be a great distraction for people struggling 😊
Thank you for being you. For being real. For feeling whatever you feel. I honestly haven't watched one of your videos in years and when I saw this I just smiled. I needed this. Thanks!
Thank you for the update! I'm glad your healthy and doing okay. :)
I totally feel you on all of this. Though as tricky as it might feel to express joy, I think some folks appreciate and need to see that joy. It can have a beneficial effect on others who are struggling. So I hope you’ll keep making videos and expressing your joy.
Hi Beckie! I live in central Texas. Our govenor opened the state almost 2 week's ago, then opened salons and gyms on this past Friday. We never met the guidelines to open, but, here we are! Virus cases are skyrocketing and the death toll is breaking records daily. The only time any of my family leaves the house is to pick up grocery orders or drive through the pharmacy. My son and I have to go out of town this week for 2 days on a medical trip and to say I'm terrified is an understatement. Both of us are high risk, and the thought of staying in a hotel overnight, then going to a medical facility the next day... but I've waited 2 years for this appointment. I can't let fear ruin my chances of knowing things about my genetics.
Hello Beckie! Good to hear from you!
Expressing happiness or joy is not problematic, in my opinion. It certainly lifts my spirit to see others in the moments when they are thriving.
Very much like the photo of the milk man delivering milk in blitzed London, I think it's important to show that in spite of all this death and chaos, life still goes on. Don't feel guilty for expressing joy. I think we all need it the most in times like these.
Hello Jane 💗 thanks for the update 🌟 i haven't used my bicycle in years but i'm going to get it in order again. I started working out & i feel great in my body. Also i'm working on a zine, reading and going outside. I hated the isolation when it started because i usually travel during this time of year but i'm now really enjoying the pause, it allowed me to center and ground myself, eliminate what was unnecessary and refocus on what matters to me 🌟 take care 💜
Your freckles are so delightful! I love hearing from you again, I'm glad you're having some ups with the downs
I'm creating content myself, but they are really becoming really hard just sitting around the house trying to be safe without anyone else to interact with. It has kept be busy and I've been learning new things about making a video. But I go through the same ups and downs.
I'm glad to see you painting. :)
Just stopping by today (since your IG comments are off) to tell you I know you are having a particularly hard time right now but you are so strong for the choices you have made. I've watched you for years and grown into my adulthood watching you and I've gotten to let watch you go through different stages too. I'm so happy you are doing what's best for you. Sending lots of love. 🌻💛
I'd love some art/creation videos. I've been really crafty lately and I love working along with someone else
during this time any happiness is greatly appreciated!!! happy you got some content out ❤️
I personally really enjoyed when you talked about the books you need to read; have you read any and if so did you enjoy them and why? Might be a fun little video
I'd love to see a video about art or how you're using your time/talents. :) Thanks for the brief update!
you look so happy! your glasses fit you so well and i love your pink motifs all around 🥰
I have been doing quite well with corona although I work at a grocery store and it can get quite busy and rough. But I’m self isolating with my boyfriend so I feel quite fortunate to do so.
Also I would enjoy to see a day in the life video or what you’ve been up to in general during quarantine, like what you’ve been reading or watching :)
I believe it's totally okay to share happy moments, and very helpful during isolation!!!! At least for me it is a great motivation to see you talking about what you enjoy, and in general see you having a good time!!!
this!!
Hi Beckie!!! I've been watching your videos since my trich first started when I was around 10 yrs old. I'm 20 now and I have full eyelashes and eyebrows. Just wanted to say you helped making me feel like I'm not alone and it's nice to know I'm not the only one so thank you!!! ❤
I find it really comforting to see also happy things, like your videos (seeing your face makes me happy). I’m ok, my chronic pains are worsening, I hope pools will open again because swimming is the thing that works best (trying yoga with two broken knees is not an option for the moment, please spare me that comment)
Beckie!!! i’m inspired by your hairgrowth! :) thank you!
That painting is incredible! I see the emotion. You're very talented.
YAY!
Video content idea suggestions: Art videos, cooking, day in the life, and maybe just record a bit of stuff while you are cycling(could be part of a day in the life)
Lovely to see you posting!! Please don't feel as if you can't post nice things with everything going on, I've actually found it really comforting to see people just sharing how they're getting on and the things they're doing to try and keep happy and sane during all of this. Really helps considering I think we're all feeling a bit lonely right now
Sending you the good vibes. It’s lovely to see you! Ups and downs here as well. Keep your chin up love!
I've been working from home through this and you have to get joy from the little things which for me is cuddling my bunnies on my breaks :) x
i think especially because of all the heart ache at the moment lighthearted videos and distraction are much appreciated
It's nice to see you too. I would love to see you talk about changes you've noticed in some of your favorite grocery store items. I remember you telling us once about how you'd noticed a change in packaging and perhaps even portion size of a popular sweet (Cadbury?) and I really enjoyed that. Showed us all how observant you are.
Hello Beckie! You’re looking good 👍🏼. Nice to see you again.
Hello Beckie! Nice to see you! Hang in there and I'd love to watch whatever you decide to make. ♡
You should make a "she takes a picture everyday" video for the very last and final time. I'm sure many years have already passed since your last one and it would be very neat to see a 2020 edition of that video. Now I know a video like that will take up a lot of time since there are so many pictures and you don't have to do it if you don't want to. By the way I'm glad that you're still doing great during times like these and I wish you and your family the best and please stay safe, happy, and healthy. ^_^
'Cooking with Beckie' is always fun. But anything you'd like to make would make us want to watch!
I am home every day for several years. I don't notice any big changes because I am not a part of anything anymore.
love u beckie. glad u r feeling good about your hair. You've inspired me to start a channel talking about books, so thank you
Take care, Beckie! 💕 💕 💕
I know you speak French so here is to practice. Ça fait longtemps que je n'avais plus regardé une de vos vidéos, content de voir que vous avez d'aller bien. C'est impressionnant cette énergie que vous dégagez. Une vrai pile électrique !
Hello to you too! You look good.🤗😊😊 Thank you for all of your videos. They cheer me up.😘
I don't know if it's something you'd be into but I'd love just to listen to you read something to me whether it's an extract of a book you find interesting or a poem or whatever really. I personally find it relaxing and calming just to have voices on in the background whilst I do things as I've literally only left the house to do the shop every 1-2 weeks so I'm just greatly missing people speaking if that makes sense?
That would be magical!!♥
Seeing happiness and normal content at this time is definitely good with me this is my escape away from reality as I'm a carer assistant in a care home
Beckie; thank you so much for your latest video, I love your accent and your funny humour which always puts a smile on my face. Living in Canada I can see (hear) what the UK is doing during this challenging times. You are so beautiful, please say safe and keep up the great work staying focus - I know it's hard. PS: Love your long hair :)
thankyou for the update, I’ve been thinking of you and hoping you’re good! much love ❤️❤️
Hi Becky! It’s great to see you again! I personally would love to see more videos from yourself and with the kind of content you create, I wouldn’t be worried. I love your chatty videos where you literally just tell us what’s on your mind. Other types of videos I love of yours are painting videos, life updates, book recommendations and updates on projects you’ve been working on. Love you!
you’re beautiful 😍
you helped me get through my teenage years and on a beautiful day like today i was like “hm i wonder how beckie is doing”
i’m so happy that you are prioritizing you and you look to be in a good space ♥️
My country (Denmark) is slowly opening up without any problems at the moment, so that is nice. I do miss being at university and meeting my classmates thou ://
No ideas for content, but I'm actually coping quite well with lockdown. It helps that I'm a bit of a hermit anyway, and rules about not leaving my house don't really mean many changes for me, but my sister is really struggling. She's in London (I'm in Scotland), but at least she is able to work from home. I've actually been really productive recently, getting loads of things done, but I can feel myself burning out and I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to maintain this level of productivity.
The best you can do is hang in there and take it day by day. I find checking in with my friends helps keep me in contact with the outside world. ❤️
I'm glad you're doing well! Ive also felt guilty for feeling happy. I'm making big breakthroughs in therapy and for the first time I know how to take care of myself and can picture a future when I'm happy. But it feels so badly time during a pandemic when the whole world is in crisis.
I’ve been pretty bad. I spent the past month-ish living nearly completely alone. That wasn’t the plan, actually that was the opposite of the plan, but that’s what happened. Now I have been back with my parents for a day and I wish I hadn’t come back. I realized exactlg why my brain reacted the way it did when we were told we had to move out of our dorm. Today was quite bad in particular...
So happy for an update, missed your face and your voice. Keep safe and set your own limits 💖 cats are always happy when their humans are home.😻
You have the perfect voice for audio books, I could listen to you read for hours. Stay safe and well and hopefully life will get back to normal for you soon 👍
I love walking and I walked last year from Lavenham to Bury St. Edmunds to visit my mum who was in hospital with cancer.
Walking was a great way to clear my head and got soaked a few times but in the grander scheme of things getting wet seemed quite trivial.
I hate this lock down but there's a great song by Mike Oldfield called "Minutes" one verse stands out "one fine day, when the wild birds return, we'll look back and say what a lesson in life I've learned" basically when all this is over we can appreciate more that what we once took for granted and remember the sun will always follow after the rain.
Stay safe all.
Keep calm and carry on! It's ok to be happy!
tbh I find myself gravitating to lighthearted content during these times. we hear so much bad news daily that sometimes it's good to see something simple and not entirely negative. so I'd really appreciate a day in a life video or a storytime or showing your cycling adventures or a video about your cats or just anything that doesn't have to do with covid.
if you're concerned about how it's perceived, you could just tell the reason in the beginning ☺️ I've seen several youtubers do that and post lighthearted content to cheer people (and themselves) up
the past few years have been pretty bad for me. chronic fatigue meant ive spent ages just sleeping through life, feeling like im running on zero sleep all day every day and the days just blur together.
the few months before christmas were the worst, started to get really bad physical symptoms of the chronic fatigue to the point it hurt just to stand up and walk despite being relatively fit and strong.
so this has actually been a good chance for me to rest, clear my head, so ive felt better than i have in a long time. been making laundry bags and headbands for the nhs, getting out to actually use my gym properly for first time in a long time. so as bad as all this is i dont know how much longer i could have kept working away for if this hadnt happened.
glad to see youre doing well too beckie. stay safe everyone.
Loving your sweater! And your hair too :) mood swings are normal, and i understand the feeling of guilt when we feel happy at some point during the pandemic. However, our life carries on and us feeling good helps our loved ones to carry on too. I am in another cohntry to my parents and it can get difficult, but sharing the things that make us happy makes it much easier for us to feel better :) so don't feel bad about sharing how things are going, either good or bad, we are happy to be there for you ^^
Empties
Favourites of the month
Books you’ve read recently
Tours of (whatever you haven’t done yet)
Just a few :) love you Beckie!
EMPTIES!
I love you Beckie. You're as beautiful as your inner beauty. Thank you for inspiring me a lot especially during this quarantine as I have been coping with Trich for 6 years .I know it's hard to deal with this and you got to be stronger every time you feel the urge to pull your hair out. You are such a strong woman in overcoming this. I am also trying to stop this and I believe I can do this. Excuse my grammar mistakes. Sending lots of love from Malaysia 💖❤.
Hey Beckie, it's been a tough couple of months - arguably the most difficult I've ever faced and like you I keep having fluctuations. Losing somebody very close to me two months ago put me on a downward trajectory but I still see flickers of hope in life and it's been a struggle, to keep on living and moving forwards. I feel guilty when I feel happy because she's not around anymore but as everybody says... You shouldn't feel guilty for happiness. Or for your feelings, you have to wear them and treat them like they are your spots/stripes. I cry sometimes, lock myself away in my room and don't approach anyone but in the end, I still feel grateful that when I open my door, I've always got somebody to wrap their arms around me (not literally, because of social distancing but... you get what I mean ;) ) I haven't watched any of your videos lately, it's been hard to just do anything but I've started doing video game design work again, it's purely a hobby but it keeps my mind distracted. I feel a bit more anxious but it's one of the challenges I will face and get through as I am sure you will too. You're absolutely astonishing, you really are and I hope that you hold onto those good days and remember them when things seem too difficult and equally, when things are difficult, for you, know that it is important and try not to feel guilty at all for how you feel.
-Rowan
GIRL, I have been on your channel on and off for years and the other day in psychopathology we were studying Trich and some interview with you was in our textbook!!
painting timelapses are so comforting...I would love that if you are up to it!
Somehow whenever you make a video in which you state you've tried to make videos you nail it all on the head. This sums up how i've been feeling. Joy feels obsolete when there is so much chaos and death and uncertainty. My struggles and lack of healthy coping with the situation feels trival to those facing harder times let alone on the front lines facing the pandemic head on. I don't really have any suggestions for your content, I enjoy everything you publish, always have always will. Beckie, your honesty and openness has always been so inspiring to me and a joy to see all you create and all the ways you have grown over these many many years on this site. I'm thankful for you. I am thankful for the ways in which you have shared the good the bad the ugly and the beautiful with us. Thank you for this check in, it is good to see you; congratulations on the 14, you make me want to go on a ride asap. Sending you positive vibes and warmth and love.
We need happiness now, so please share happy times too.😊
Yay hair! I'm so glad you're doing okay Beckie. Keep those hands busy and away from that lovely scalp! Okay that sounded weird. ANYWAY. As far as content ideas...
What's your favorite safe place, mentally and/or physically, right now? What's your most common anxiety trigger, and what do you do to calm your brain down when your anxiety spikes? I think stuff like this will be the most relatable right now. The whole human race has extra levels of anxiety and we have to have solidarity to overcome it. It's okay if it's too hard to talk about anxiety, too. You don't have to talk about all the death and worry for us to know you're talking about it, you know? I don't think you need to try to be happy-go-lucky unnaturally, but I also don't think if you're in a happy place that you need to avoid sharing that. Because you're one of my favorite safe spots mentally to get my brain to calm down when my anxiety spikes. Even just hearing you rant about your various ups and downs would help with the feelings of isolation and disconnection. IF you feel okay sharing that stuff with the world right now, and it's completely okay if you don't.
I also love the idea that someone else commented, about you just reading something to the camera. What are you reading these days? Have you written any original works yourself? I'd love to see some of your paintings, maybe with you reading some of your favorite poems or something for audio. I'd also be interested to know what sort of music you've been listening to lately. A spring/quarantine cleaning video would be chill too. Or cooking videos. And I miss your rants about life and everything! You are loved and needed Beckie, stay safe and stay healthy!
I’ve had really bad depression before this whole pandemic started. My grandma died suddenly right before things started to get extremely serious with the virus. I’m a key worker but they keep cutting my hours way down bc of the virus and I really want to be at work right now as it distracts from my depression and trichotillomania. Maybe you could make another video on your trich journal channel on things that help you not to pull while stuck at home-I know you’ve done numerous trich tips vids before but maybe something something similar. I know, difficult request I’m sorry 😔 I also love ur cooking vids 😊 Your youtube and insta content help me feel much better even if it’s just for the length of the vid. Ik u might not see this but I just want to let u know I appreciate you and what u do Becca 💙 Glad to see you are hanging on in there💕
Hi Beckie, where are your new video's ??? I look forward to seeing them, you have such a great personalty that I can't help laugh :) Your such a brave person to share feelings and stuff to us strangers. From a fan from Canada, please stay safe and your not alone - now wash your hands ... ha ha.
I'm not doing too badly, thanks. I'm reading, texting, puttering, walking. I finished Internet. Some suggestions for you: how about giving us your impression of books you've read, movies you watched, and ambitions you harbor? How about sharing with us how you got your hair to look so luxurious after all your struggles? Have another go at "a day in the life." Reflect on what you've learned about life/yourself during this isolation. Give us a tour of your wardrobe. Take us on a bike ride around town & show us some sights. And most of all, put yourself (for our sake) on a regular weekly posting schedule. I for one, miss you a lot.
Hello from Western Australia!
About ideas for you; I do love your time lapses.
Hi Beckie, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't allow yourself to feel happy and celebrate the small achievements, even if the bigger picture is not so positive. Concentrate on what you can do, be your usual lovely self and put out whatever makes you feel good.
You will always find a reason why you should not be happy if you look for one! The key is not to look, be happy anyway, even if it does annoy some people. I would rather be known for being annoyingly happy than unhappy! ;-)
It's really good to see you!
Hey Beckie! Glad to see you are having good days, I have also been cycling more (less traffic helps) but not as regularly as you. And cracking hair! Looks great! 🙂
I just rediscovered your channel and I can definitely say that I missed you
Would love to see that day in the life video ;)
me too :)
Any content from you is welcomed! But the most important is your wellbeing! Sending love from Poland ❤️ (And Darling, those freckles are splendid!)
I love watching your Instagram stories everyday, and I would definitely watch and day in the life video if you decide to make one ❤️ sending love !
If you have supplies, you could bake something, you could let us see how you paint, how you see what you want to do
Great to hear from you again. It looks like you're getting more done than me!
I've been fortunate in many ways in that I still have work etc during all this. But emotionally and mentally, I haven't been doing great, even on my best days. I already find work difficult most of the time, and attempting to do it in the middle of a pandemic is just.....gravy.
I know. I'm privileged, and I should be grateful that I have work, and suck it up and get things done because other people don't have that luxury. But yeah. I'm not good at that.
So it's nice to see your friendly face again :)
Wow, I'm early! Always happy to see your videos here
Always good to see you are still going. I know it’s a struggle. But know that you are in the hearts 💕 and thoughts of many.
Here, the state is trying to open up some sections of our economy. I’ve been working this whole time, because things that can’t be shut down, still require maintenance and repair or they will fail.
It is always lovely to see you, Rebecca. Even if it is for a quick "Hello." Hang in there.
I am doing okay. I am actually 12 weeks removed from having shoulder surgery on my right rotator cuff. I've healed a lot, but still got a ways to go. While I don't make too many videos, I did make a sketch one last week, just in hopes to give people a smile or a laugh. Take care.
Nice to see a realistic honest human. Your paintings look awesome. Your bamboo on your balcony looks cool. Me I’m having a. Bad aspie day, but as I say that fudge the cat just jumped up to say hi. I’m apparently a key worker as a delivery driver for a large department store so haven’t stopped working but my wife as a hairdresser has been off and is struggling, so yeah as you say ups and downs. Stay strong, stay awesome and stay you x ps fudge just nuzzled the phone to say hi 👋🏻
Hey Beckie, nice to see you! : ) We just went through the lockdown phase in Denmark, and now slowly things are opening up again. Lockdown was horrific. Maybe you could make a video about how you cope mentally during this weird time? Sending love from Denmark
you're still allowed to be happy. you're allowed to have positive emotions when the world is shit. the world is always shit (sometimes just depends on where you are) so you have to allow yourself to be happy sometimes anyway.
also i feel similarly. some days i'm great- at one point i had a streak of over a week of going for a walk every day in the little park near my house. other days, not so much. any time i talk to my immunocompromised mom and she shows how much she either doesn't understand or doesn't care i turn into an anxious mess and don't do anything productive for like 3 days :/
the first video i watched of yours was your review of the fault in ourstars and i loved it! where is that video now tho?
I would love to see a day in the life video! Also, I’d really appreciate a video about transitioning from college/uni to adulthood/working. I’m graduating from college in the US right now and feeling very lost and alone. I feel like I’m applying for jobs that don’t even exist. And not being at school means I essentially have to do this all alone.
I don't think it's wrong to show happiness right now. Not everyone is affected negatively by the virus. All the other people online talking about feeling stressed or sad during this time, with almost nobody acting happy except once in a while, it almost makes me feel guilty for liking the lockdown. I feel like I'm the only one not feeling worried. Even if you are sometimes having bad days, it's nice to see someone else having good days.
Hi! Just do a life update. How's love life? And faith? Jobs? Volunteering? Family? Everyone's ok? Books you've been reading?
Seconding the curiosity about how you're feeling about faith these days! I also really love your painting videos
A day in the life would be lovely. I've been struggling with motivation to do pretty much anything so when I get a burst of energy I try to get at least one thing done, I've taken up doing the couch to 5k to try and help and also raise money for my work which I've been furloughed from currently as its charity run and can't staff everyone. Its my birthday on Wednesday and does not feel like its going to be my birthday though so will see how it goes. Lovely to hear from you, Gemma xx
Rebecca film whatever you want, it's nice to see happy things right now.
Hello! I feel like I can related to the feeling like a yo yo. Some days are better then others. I have this weird guilt that I am not doing enough but I am do what I can. Unfortunately its this huge waiting game that no one wants but currently need. I think its important to show all different emotion even happiness in this weird madness of the currently world. Also think whenever you create will probably be good, its something for people to look forward to.
Perhaps you can share the book you read to enrich people during the lock down. Your video is inspiring even in such times.
Hello!! I missed you! I'm from Spain. It's been pretty rough, but we'll made it!
Can't deny that I have a crush on this woman
Gosh; When was the last Beckie Bakes/Cooks?
Hiii it’s been a long time, I can’t remember the last time I was this early, I hope you’ve been as well as possible 😊 To be honest with the world the way it is right now I’ve been gravitating towards more product based (an empties would be great) or tidying up (wardrobe clear outs/ desk organisation) videos. They’re just the perfect distraction plus the latter tends to inspire me to do the same thus giving me a way to spend the day - just an idea, your call 😅
I would be happy to watch anything you put out! I'd especially love a declutter/organise with me or a monthly favourites (especially any books or movies). Honestly, anything you feel like making :) Hope you're doing well!! I am living in Australia and slowly the restrictions are beginning to lift so we have a creeping sense of hope.n