Slow Living | 5 Tips to Create More Balance in your Life
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What is balance, and how can we achieve it? How does leading a balanced life and engaging in self care activities tie in with slow living? And how can I do the dancer pose and keep standing for more than 5 seconds? 😅 Let's talk about it!
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What is balance? 0:00
Sponsorship: Learning with Skillshare 1:07
Resilience 2:30
Work-life balance 5:12
A balanced view of yourself 7:13
Stress management 8:30
How to make time for self care 11:30
How I find balance in my life 13:33
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Everyone, thanks for waiting while I was working on this video. Making it took a bit longer, but I’m very happy with the end result. 🙂 Enjoy the vid! 🤗
I've been keeping my distance from UA-cam this year, BUT this is the one Channel that I stay up with. It's free therapy without feeling like I'm wasting money. Thank YOU so much for creating useful content🖤
This video was worth the wait 💐☕🤗
These slow living videos are really becoming some of my favorites. While I’m having a mixed relationship with minimalism, slow living just ignites pure joy in me and brings me back to my true self. 💖
Yay, so happy you enjoyed it! I also love making them haha
I do all my housework,etc. first……..after supper I enjoy my crocheting and it’s my time❣️
Thank you for your slow living content. I’m a high school teacher and I’m dealing with major burn out, to the point that I’m resigning at the end of this year. Your videos give me hope. Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏
I wish you all the best. I was ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrom (a few steps worst than burnout) for 4 years. I am fully recovered now but was the fight of my life.
I think that part of resilience is just accepting that balance is dynamic. Thanks Vera.
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Thanks for this Vera 😊
I think I’m at 5/10 at the moment - hubby has been ill, I’ve been ill, we’re moving house, I have an elderly mum in the back of my mind all the time.
Im an HSP like you, and carrying a lot of overwhelm from the last year of illness and upheaval.
I find sewing with friends is good therapy so I’m getting back into that, and trying to take life more slowly.
It’s a long process but it always helps to watch one of your videos and hear your gentle voice 😊
Hi Rosy, I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling overwhelmed, I can imagine with everything you've had going on! Take good care of yourself, hope things will continue to get better and settle down for you all :)
I needed to see this today. I've been going through a whole lot of stress thinking I'm not doing enough because of people telling me so. However, I needed this video to validate that I AM, in fact, quite balanced. Feeling 7/10 today. Thank you so much for your content! 😍🥰💯♥️
Sending a hug your way! :)
I love your voice. It is so soothing. You should do voice-over work or make meditation guides.
Aw thank you! I actually do have a guided meditations playlist hihi
Great video. Trying to live a more calm and slow life. I'm much better now but a few years ago I lived a very stressful life that led me to depression. Today is very different and I feel better each day. I apply most of the tips and they work out perfectly 👌
That's really good advices, thanks for reminding it to us Vera !
Love from France.
Thank you so much 🤗💕 Have a wonderful week!
Vera,I love your channel and tune in all the time but when I’m stressed I will even rewatch videos. Your voice and adorable quirkiness is calming. Thank you.
Aw thank you so much Genny, that's so sweet!!
5/10 today. The letting go and self soothing/nurturing put together makes a world of difference when you're on the lower half of the scale.
I needed this caring approach to balance today. I feel pretty balanced - maybe a 5 regarding work-life balance in terms of time spent in the office vs doing other things. I've got a good exercise routine and am taking a course that I enjoy. But my work disproportionately impacts my emotional state and self-worth right now. It's a struggle and I have no idea what's next. So my outside of work time is negatively impacted by it. I appreciate your input on developing a full identity ❤️
What a gift you are. Thank you for your insights. I listen to one of your videos every morning to help me recenter. I have sent a link to your channel to friends and even sent a link to a friend as a birthday gift today. I couldn’t think of anything better for her❤.
I used your video to help my 4yo fall asleep. I thought your calm face and voice would sooth her. Thanks for your help it was perfect, she liked your tips on balance before she passed out.
Oh, im a 6 currently. My 3 kids need a lot, our 2 dogs are young. But this time is short so im happy to wear myself out being the grownup they can always count on. Ill rest on the dad weekends.
Without extended family support, its hard to balance this momming thing. Thats why i joined a fancy gym with a built in babysitter ;)
Aw thank you so much Katherine!! Also, love the idea of a gym with a babysitter too :)
Love that you opened with yoga poses! I watched this right after my practice❤😊
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Loved this video about finding balance in your life , I believe positivity is very important. You have brought up so many other aspects that I didn’t realize. I’ll have to watch it again and again ❤
So happy you loved it!! :)
I love your calm voice and the feeling of self acceptance that your videos make me feel ❤
Thank you so much Kirsikka 🤗🌺
Vera, you have such good content. Thank you for all your advice, especially this video, about trying to balance things in our lives. I'm not there yet, I often struggle with this, but I continue to keep working at it and learning from my mistakes. Thank you again! Continue to do what you do. You are very good at it. Blessings to you!🤗❤
Aw thank you for your kind words Rita! Sending a big hug your way
Simple things help me when at the computer, a relaxing back ground photo, currently Dutch windmills at sunset, just beautiful. I see something new then regularly change it. Hiding desktop icons so there is no clutter to be seen (I use a large monitor).
When in the kitchen I listen to 1940's -1950's music, pre-heavy metal or heading banging music.😊
Ah that's lovely!!! Also, love your music choices 😁
Loved this one, Vera! I would be super interested to hear you talk more about building resilience, especially as a highly sensitive person. I find it so tough not getting overwhelmed when things get consistently tough. 😅
Thank you!! Getting overwhelmed is part of the deal probably when it comes to being a highly sensitive person 😅 I'll get overwhelmed and take it easier until I feel better. Then get overwhelmed, take it easier... haha. It goes on and on
Hi Vera 🖐🏼I've not watched your videos for ages 😔I am trying to change this as I love your videos and advice you give is amazing. You are wonderful, thank you 💞
Welcome back Kerry! :)
Hi Vera! avid watcher here :)
I should say...6? Because I sleep later than usual. I'm going to correct my sleeping pattern this year and it's been challenging but getting there. But my main focus this 2023 is to be more open , more social and personal. Finding balance between work and personal life is my focal point. :)
Those sound like great goals!! 🤗🍵✨
Thank you for the great talks you give and sharing advice on how to enjoy life
Omg , this is my life 😫 😭 you are right not just job and chores.
Hope you can find some other things to enjoy! :)
I get up at 4 a.m. just to enjoy the quiet but I also get to meditate, make lemon water, green tea, exercise and enjoy some relaxing music before the world wakes up at 7 a.m.
Wow that's commitment!! :D
Life has been pretty hectic and unbalanced and I needed this video, thank you 💕 I think I'll start with implementing the 5-minute breaks; when I'm stressed, it feels virtually impossible to stay still for 5 minutes without doing something or reaching for my phone, but I know it's exactly what's needed.
I'm sorry to hear things have been hectic for you lately. Definitely try the 5 minute breaks. They're so wonderful
6 I think in balance. I was so happy to see your new video. I’ve been looking for it. I have found that out of the 5/6 you tubers I follow you are the #1 that brings me the most Joy. I am a whole person and you talk more about that. Yes decluttering I really am working on but it’s the balance that needs to be maintained Without you’ll miss other much needed parts of the whole. So grateful to have you in my life. You add a spark to my soul. Joy to my life and encourage me to really be me..THANK YOU.
Aw thank you so much for your kind words Rufina!! 🤗💕✨ So happy you're finding value in my videos. Have a wonderful day!
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Thanks!
Aw thank you so much Charlene, for the superthanks!! I really appreciate it. 🤗❤️🌱 Have a wonderful day!
Hi Vera, I keep on re-watching your video, I find it so relaxing to listen
Aw thank you!! 🥰 So nice to hear. Have a great day!
I'd say my balance is like a 5/10. Lots of room for improvement. I focus so much of my time and attention on my child and keeping up with chores that it feels like sometimes I lost my own self. I absolutely love being a mom!! But there has to be room for me somewhere too.
Beautiful video Vera thanks so much for these insights. I'm usually 8 or 9 these days in terms of balance, lately however I've been disturbed by very noisy new neighbours, loud music and so on. This has been difficult, to get sleep, rest and I'd say my balance is right off at the moment. I'm doing what I can: maybe the universe is letting me know it's time to move home (although I love my home!!)...... this video has helped me get back some balance this evening and I appreciate it 💖
Hi Vera,
Just want to say your videos are like a breath of fresh air for me and relax me too as I feel like it resonates with me so much. One thing that stood out to me was the part where you said about avoiding stress so much to the point where you get stressed about being stressed. My husband notices this with me too and I react badly by being irritated and ratty over small things (well they seem small anyway).
But yes, love the videos and will try also to set more boundaries within myself and in my life.
Xxxxx ❤️
Thank you Chloe, glad you enjoyed the vid :) Take care and have a lovely weekend!
Hi Vera! Thank you so much for these great tips!🤗🌺🎊✨💜 I have l learnt a lot from you! I would say that for now my life is at about 6, still working on achieving more balance! 😉👍🏽💪🏽💐
Thankyou Kind Friend. You have been a Blessing to me for Years. 🙂
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My life balance is probably 4 at the moment, this year has not started as well as I would have liked. Your video has helped me to feel more hopeful though. Thank you. 💚
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Jim. Hope things will settle down for you soon!!
I had to relearn how to be flexible, after living with very rigid people. Lovely video Vera, thanks!
I was also wondering why I was still tired after sleeping well the last few weeks.
Glad you enjoyed the video, take care of yourself!
@@SimpleHappyZen You too.
hi vera, thank you for the video; my life is pretty balanced; i would give it a 8, have a great day x
That's awesome! :) Thanks for sharing Julie
8/10
Prayer helps so much and is part of my self care.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you Vera. I have been feeling very unbalanced of late and this video came at a perfect time. Thank you for taking the time to make it for your community!
Thank you so much Vera ❤ You are really helping me learn how and why to take care of myself xxxxx I wish you the absolute best 🙏💐💕
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you are so relaxed when explaining your tips :), Makes me feel calm also
I would say 9. Very early in my life, I learnt the value of balancing things. When I was a student, I never did anything in the evening nor at night. I stopped my studies at dinner time and then I had my relaxing moment doing my art work, which has always been my hobby. When I started working as a teacher, I organized my life to stop working at dinner time too and, again, have time after that for my art work. My weekends were and are always dedicated to myself and my family. Of course, there are exceptions, but I couldn’t live any other way. My father says I should have followed a career in the armed forces 😂😂😂❤️💙💜💛💗🖤🧡💚♥️
Thanks Vera! This was exactly what I needed to hear today. ❤
Happy to hear it. :) Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Vera love this video. Thank you so much. This is just what I needed to hear. ❤
Happy to hear it. :) Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Feelings come and go ... excellent stress management tips🙏
Like the clouds in the sky 😁
Thanks for all these ideas and reminders. I do live alone, not working, but so often stressing about everything especially when I have to leave my house. I do these things because I’m alone but they always cost me sooo much energy that I need 2 days to recover. The good thing is that I can and do take that time for myself 😊. I think that my balace is a 6 out of 10, but that has to do with a severe case of Crohns disease, so most of the time I have to do more than my body can handle anyway.
Thank you!!!!!!!!😊😊😊
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Thank you
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Drinking a cup of tea and staring out the window is awesome! 😊
I agree 🥰🍵
I’ve been stressed because I live with my bf and a roommate- and lately I’ve been finding it difficult to enjoy quiet moments to myself without being interrupted. Your videos have been helping me cope in a healthier way.
Hi Sally, sorry to hear that you've been feeling a bit stressed. Take good care!!
Brilliant video great advice as usual. Love your videos. And i would say my life is very balanced now thankfully xxx
Aw thank you!! And happy to hear you're feeling balanced
Hi Vera, great points on a balanced view of yourself, especially knowing who you are as a person and accepting your traits, strengths & weaknesses, I would say I’m at a 6 right now and I’m continuing to work on many of these while trying to keep a positive mindset, Ty for your continued inspiration ☺️🌺
Love that :) and a 6 is not too bad :D
Another wonderful video! I guess I fluctuate between 5 and 7. I have difficulty with stress management and letting go of things. I too am one to cry at the drop of a hat -- especially at movies and any UA-cam video that features an animal.
YESS animal videos 🥰😭
Thank you so much for this video. Stress management is going to be the most essential for me and it's going to be the most difficult to come by. My life feels unbalanced. Can't even put a number on it.
6/10 But it's a work in progress ;) Going to watch the 10 types of self care. Thanks for your videos.
I'm at a 2 or 3. My life is so not balanced. But I'm working on improving that. Thank you for your videos
One step at a time :) Doing great Susan, keep it up! :) have a wonderful weekend
Love these tips; the "getting up earlier" one I actually started quite recently, making sure I have some quiet time before the kids get up, and it is so helpful for starting my day peaceful instead of frazzled. Work/life balance is an odd thing for me as a SAHM, but my kids can cause overwhelm just as easily as a job (especially as a sensitive person) so it's important for me to focus on myself when I can so I can be present for them when they need me. Thanks for the video, and interjecting some calm in my morning! :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Liesl, happy to hear that waking up earlier is helping you too! :)
Such great content! Thank you
Thank you so much for your videos, Vera. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would say I am at 5 - I am not as totally out of balance as I used to be, but I still have a long way to go.
Thanks so much for sharing your score :) One step at a time :) Have a great day!
That part where you said crying lol. Felt that.
I really like this video, thank you very much Vera. Very useful to me, especially this idea that life balance is not a state but a constant process, and how to achieve it. I see your yoga movements, you seem to be quite skilled at it. Would you consider making a video (or several) about your preferred movements, and what they bring to you ? Fir instance, what to do when I feel stressed, what to do when I feel tired ... I think it could be very useful to me, and probably other viewers. I do practice yoga in courses, but I would very much like to be able to practice a little bit when needed, not only during my yoga on-line sessions. Have a nice week-end ! 😊
I also think it's good idea. 😊 If you feel stressed there are some videos on UA-cam about how to calm down the whole body in maybe just a minute. Google the Vagus nerve and you can find some very easy examples of how you can do it. Yoga nidra is also good to lay down and listen to, as well as for example meditations. Chakra sleep meditation on UA-cam is one of my favourite meditations.
Love the video! My balance is a 4 out of 10. I am hoping for a better balance of stress and life and a major stressor to be taken care of soon. Thanks again!👌
Thank you for yet another great video! I love your content! You are beatutiful, your voice is beautiful, the music is beautiful, the images are beautiful, the editing is beautiful and of course, your words and wisdom are beautiful. Your videos always makes me calmer and happier, so thank you so much! 🥰 PS: I think I would give myself a 7 of 10 at the moment, it has been getting better and better since New Year 😊
Aw thank you so much Aina 💕💕🥰🥰 And a 7 out of 10, not bad! :D
Thank You Very Much 😌, God Bless You 😇
Thank you! :)
Just discovered this channel ❤
Really interesting and helpful 👌🏼
Thank you!! :)
Ì used to worry about getting house jobs done, and now I plan to do some each day, allowing fun time
My life is a zero, i`m totally out of balance and really struggling........ but i`m trying to find these small moments of happiness. Like the weather was really good today, so have been out in nature and that was really good :)
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling! Hope things will settle down a bit for you soon. Take good care!
Work/rest/play separation. I’ve had to make that number one for the most part. My “job” is currently something like “house manager/landlady.” And I live in the same house with who I rent to. Boy did I have a lot to learn. I feel like it’s a lot better now tho. I’m very glad I don’t now really have to share a kitchen space for the most part. Also all their noise and company is “over there” now along with all their messes that I could not live with. I basically had to claim my turf back and now I have basically like my own little apartment setup over here. Lol. But yah. Add to that how the construction wasn’t so great either so I literally have to leave the house for complete breaks Bcuz my job is “the house” (also add to that cat mom of 7 and a few strays and some raccoons outside) and looking at it 24/7 makes it hard to just chill and rest. It’s a hundred times better now as the only shared space really is the laundry area. Now that I’ve got the humans out of my hair lol, I have been able to manage the cat mom stuff better and we are coming along better with feeding times and sleeping arrangements and potty areas between us. 😅😅
When I finally get to move, I’m pretty sure I want nothing more to do with work at home jobs or entrepreneurial endeavors. I want to go to work. Come home to a small, simple space and not think about work at all until I’m actually there on the clock. And then also a job that isn’t too high stress or too high profile either.
I think before I made all these house changes, it was like 3 or 4 lol. Now it’s prob more like 7 or 8.
I'm so unbalanced I've been getting sick on and off since January. I plan to get it together soon💪
Ah I'm sorry to hear that Rosemary! Hope things will slowly but surely settle down for you and that you'll start to feel better. Get well soon!
Great video and tips ❤
Thanks Vera, I really needed a video like this one, it really helps. Today I feel I'm at 6 out of 10,but it'll get better. Have a great day!
Happy to hear you found the video helpful :) Have a great day!
This video is going on my “Save” list.
Yay! :)
❤ the background is very peaceful and beautiful
Thank you so much! :) Happy to hear you enjoyed it
I agree.
5, got a lot going on
Hope things will settle down soon! 🌱
Not that I disagree with what you said about stress but to me it’s’ unresolved stress’ that’s unhealthy. I think you alluded to this and I kept thinking about some that put so much effort into doing everything they can’t resolve their stresses in a reasonable way. 7/10 because I have some indecision about one particular cause of stress. What to do, how to resolve conflicting emotions? I ask myself this fairly often. 73 today, YIKES!!! 😛
Yes, I agree there's different 'kinds' of stress :) Indecision can be quite draining... Also, YAY!! Congratulations!!! ❤️💕🍵🌱✨🌺 Happy Bday Robert!! 🍪🍰🍩 I know you don't like sugar but these emojis are sugarfree ;)
@@SimpleHappyZen yes, sugar is BAD! 😑. Thanks Vera. 😄
1-10 I'd say my life is a 2 or 3. Seriously. It's a complete mess, but it was at a 1 about a month ago. I'm very slowly making small changes to improve my life. It's slowly, but steadily improving. ❤️
I'm sorry to hear that Kimberly, take it one step at a time and I hope you'll get some more balance soon! :)
Lol, I love your videos!! 🤗❤❣
8/9. Retirement really helps!
It sure does. 🙂
I can imagine :D
I too find your videos very inspiring. I would give me a 4/10. I work fulltime at a special needs school, have to prepare things at home too.
I have problems switching off and often think about my pupils.
Thanks for sharing Nini! Maybe you could find some balance in your free time, to incorporate an activity that's just for you :)
I do that, playing the flute is one of my hobbies. :) It‘s just that with getting older it‘s more and more difficult to find a balance. I need more energy to do my job than twenty years ago! Thank you for answering :)
I love your videos, channel❤ I am 8/10 balance
Thank you so much Amy! 🤗🌱 That's a good score!
Deana and Phil have a second video trying Dutch food, this time in Amsterdam. With a stroepfwafel vender making a full-sized waffle on the street. I thought they were all premade cookies. :)
Ah nice! Yes, the fresh ones are the best :) Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a vender making vegan fresh stroopwafels... maybe in the future :)
@@SimpleHappyZen Is there a less-sweet variety? I might be able to like that.
Fellow crier here! 🙋🏻♀️
Happy? I cry.
Sad? I cry.
Frustrated. I cry.
Angry? Yep, I cry.
All the feelings. 😊
Hi Vera so glad you took the time you needed 👍 your video is very informative and I appreciate it, thanks 😊
Yay, thanks Kim!! Have a great day! :)
Such a beautiful smile🤩🥰😍😻🤩
:"Crying at every single emotional cue ... " Some of us were just born with an excess of tears :) Me, too.
Hi there, love your content, it's very valuable information 🍀💖
Can you share your favourite books with us? Love some book inspiration
📖💟 Hugs
Thank you so much Susanne!! For books, right now I'm a little obsessed with Mieko Kawakami's writing :) I LOVED her books "All the lovers in the night" and "Breasts and eggs".
Vera ? Vera ?? Oh yeah, Vera !! 😊
Is there a video of how to find enought peace Living in a Big city,
Walking is a great idea. My life is a 8 too
Wonderful! :)
cuddling my cat helps with stress
Lovely :)
Mine is at 5
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Thanks for this video from an Asian girl in Asia. Do remember life here is temporal and time flies. But there is the gift of eternity from the Creator Father God who brings forgiveness, healing, redemption and restoration in life. God bless you.
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. Winston Churchill
I would say 4
CANTIK 😍😍😍
8
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