Im 35 just got my AA and now decided I want to get my BA in Early Childhood Special Education. I felt silly that it took me so long to go back to school, but I have many people telling me it is NEVER too late youre never too old 😀
Have you considered a career as a school counselor? You are a great leader and your passion for education and students is exactly what the field needs! ❤️
means so much, thank you! my biggest passions really fall under teaching + being with the kids mixed with community service - advising them and leading them in that direction. I don't know what that looks like just yet, but we will see! :')
@@fivefootoneteacher something to think about, you would be good in that role especially at the middle school level. You have all the time in the world though, like you said...no timeline!!
You are EXACTLY where you’re meant to be ❤️ I truly always believe that in life. Things come to us when the time is right. Always thinking of you & thankful that you’re on a journey of healing ❤️
I really needed to hear your reminder of nobody having a timeline 💕 I graduated college in 2020 with a 7-12 SS teaching degree. It is SO competitive in Ohio and I had to spend a year substituting. Now with the hiring season in full swing it’s not looking like I will get a teaching job again for the next school year. I’m learning to be patient and trust the plan that the universe has for me. I always thought I would get a job right out of school but that is not my path and that’s okay. So thank you for the reminder and inspiration ♥️
I promise you, even when it doesn’t make sense, the right opportunity will come your way. Please also know and recognize that it is OK to be upset that something doesn’t work out. Take some time for yourself - you deserve it. Sending you all my love.
I had never put together that you were a teacher and survivor of the Stoneman Douglas Shooting Brittany. Thank-you so much for your videos. I appreciate them that much more now. God bless
Oh my word! Thank you Brit for this video. I am 25years old and started my first year as an education student. I have been trying to figure out my major subjects and this really just help me decide. I know what I love and want to do so why do something else? Thank you so so much. Sending you lots of love from South Africa. You are such an inspiration ❤🌻
Oh Britt!! So proud of you and you are 100% where you’re meant to be. I look up to you so much towards your resilience and strength. Keep on rocking girl!!
Hey Mrs Brittany, nice to see you again and thank you for sharing what's been happening in your life. Congrats on getting in to grad school and I'm praying that you get your immune system taken care of.
I know how hard it can be to not have an answer for something health wise right away but your perception towards it is everything! I hope you finally get some more clarity soon but your mindset is so helpful in the meantime ♥️
This sounds like such a wise choice. Seriously, well done! I turned down a fancy grad program when I was 22 and ended up going back for a completely different degree ten years later, and it was a much better call. Grad school makes the most sense when you clearly need the degree to get from Point A to Point B in your career - and if you're not sure what Point B is yet, that is absolutely fine and you can't go wrong by waiting until you do. Best of luck for the rest of this school year :)
Congratulations! Similarly I started teaching right out of undergraduate at 22 and this past year took leave to do a masters. Everyone is on there own pathways.
This encouraged me so much! I'm 26 and just starting to apply for grad schools. I used to beat myself up for not going sooner, for not getting certified sooner, now I'm "almost 30", on and on...but you're so right, there is no timeline! We're exactly where we're supposed to be. We all need that reminder! Also, after being unsure of what I wanted to do myself I ended up landing on school counseling. I LOVE the community building/service aspect of it and it also allows me to teach in the classroom. Just a thought :)
An almost 27 year old here (birthday is next Thursday) and I just recently got accepted into a school counseling program and will be starting next fall! I am actually really thankful that I took 4 years to teach in the classroom before going back to school. Just think of all the experiences you will be able to pull from when you start your program! You're going to be such an asset to the program!
@@alyssamesenbring5575 thank you so much for the sweet words! ❤️I completely agree, I've been tutoring for a school district for the past two years and it has taught me more than I ever imagined possible. I was definitely meant to be on this path! And congratulations on getting into the program! Just curious...what made you to decide to go into counseling after teaching for 4 years?
@@allisoncooke2703 I have always felt a pull towards school counseling since I started my elementary education program in undergrad. I had heard mixed reviews of some people recommending going straight into a grad program while others said it was better to get some classroom experience. I decided to get some classroom experience and I have seen how great of a need mental health professionals are in schools. It's not an uncommon path for school counselors, at least from the university I got my undergrad from.
DYING to see the wedding dresses!! Also so happy for you and your videos/posts always make me feel so at peace. Thank you for being such a positive light and reminding us teachers that it's okay to put your mental and physical health first ❤️
There is no timeline, i love that! I'm 26 and barely going back to get my undergrad and I do plan on going to grad school afterwards hopefully if i can get in. I love your videos youre so amazing!!
I wanted to say thank you for this video. I just got notice that I didn't get into the masters program I was dreaming of getting into due to limited capacity. I have been feeling so utterly lost and I am trying to process it all. I think I am supposed to be in "healing mode" too and this is where I need to be right now so I can be my best self. It's still something I'm processing and some days are harder than others but I will take it one day at a time and continue learning and growing as a teacher in the mean time. I've been putting pressure on myself to get back into school since I've been in the classroom for almost 6 years now but I am going to just have patience and peace about it all and know that everything will fall into place when it's supposed to. ❤
I feel very compelled to tell you how brave and strong you are. Sometimes when we take five steps back we realize that maybe we are supposed to be doing something else right now, but that doesn’t mean that we have to be doing it forever. It is also OKAY to be upset, especially considering it was such a dream of yours. I promise that beautiful things are coming - so proud of you.
Ms. Brittany, I have not had the chance to write for myself over the past few weeks because of the toil and stress from school. My first year of high school has been arduous and I am so proud to be only six weeks away from the end of the year. I have not been the most productive with my writing, but I have been finding the most joy and little sparks of joy with my writing. Through my historical fiction novel, I am to step back in time and explore the lives of girls during the Edwardian period. I have mainly been writing short stories and poems. I am going to take some time this weekend and write without worrying about its quality to forget about the stressful week I have had in school. I love you
You are such a bright shining light! I am 31 and I just got into grad school and I feel like the program I picked is exactly right for me and I hope you get that too in the future!!!! But your present is so lovely ✨✨✨ thank you for sharing!
Hi there. I had years of not knowing what illness I had. I was sick, but the blood work was inconsistent and they couldn’t diagnose me. ANA was positive. Sometimes wasn’t. Lots of antibodies were present but it wasn’t making a clear picture. It ended up being ‘undifferentiated mixed connective tissue disease’. I think it is quite common in women and usually takes years to diagnose. It is not a diagnosis of exclusion. If looking it up helps at all know there are many of us that have weird blood markers that are on and off. A diagnosis helped me as doctors take my concerns more seriously. Good luck figuring it all out. ♥️
Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on grad school! You are already an amazing leader and model. Your students are lucky to have you as their teacher.
i relate to you so much! in 2018 i went through some trauma (had to do with an abusive person) and then 2019 i had to take time off of school to figure out my health. i had to see several different doctors because we couldn't really figure out if i was feeling mentally unwell because of a physical condition or vice versa: if my mental health was hurting me physically. at that point i was already diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and lyme disease, but i kept pushing my doctors bc i knew something else was wrong too. after a year i finally got diagnosed with celiac disease (an autoimmune disease) and chronic gastritis. i still worry theres something else we're missing but thankful to have some answers for now. i hope you get all your answers too, i know how scary and frustrating it is to not really know whats happening with your body. it'll be okay tho! also congrats on grad school!! you will do so great!! ❤️
I feel so encouraged by this video!! You have such a beautiful story and a sweet soul. I am a second year teacher also pursuing a master's in educational leadership but with an additional ESL endorsement. I had to take a break from my program last fall as well as a short medical leave from teaching when I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease and started bone marrow treatment. Now I'm getting healthier and stronger and am loving my grad program. Sending you thoughts, prayers, and good vibes as you search for answers and begin your graduate career 💛 Education needs more leaders like you.
I'm so proud of you! You are my favorite youtuber and have inspired me to keep up with my youtube channel and continue pursuing education, going to be getting my professional educator license soon to be a teacher, as well. I love your authenticity, keep up to good work and being you!!
Glad to hear form you ❤️ I taught for 3 years and then decided to go back for my masters and am currently finishing up my first year of my masters! I still remember student teaching and watching your videos ❤️
Congrats on grad school! It's never too late! I'm finishing up my sixth year of teaching and I haven't gone back. It's not just been the right time and I'm not sure what I want to study. Wishing you the best of luck!
I don’t usually comment, but I just wanted to say thank you for choosing to share your journey with us. Your videos produce a sense inspiration and calmness for me (as someone who is studying to be an English teacher), and I feel so empowered by all you’ve preserved through. I’m sure it’s been especially tough to return to the classroom this year, but I can only imagine the impact you’re making on your students. Wishing you the best!!
Congrats girl!! ❤️ That is so exciting. And it is so true, there is NO timeline. I took a 3 year break to improve my application and mental health before going to PT school and I always felt super down about it, but now that I'm here it's the happiest I've ever been. The universe has a plan for us all and it feels so good when it falls into place. You're going to do amazing things! xo ❤️
Hi Britney! I just recently watch your newest video and been following you for a while. I want to tell you that I relate to you so much and I love that how open you are to your followers and other people. It makes me want to show my courage more. Your message in your newest video helped me so much because the last couple days have been really rough. I’m always known as the smiley, giggly, and always brighten someone else’s day. It’s a great way to be recognized as but it also really builds up though because I always feel like I need to be doing that for others then I forget about myself. The last couple of Days I have been holding in a lot emotions.Then I broken down. I couldn’t do it anymore. Then your video popped up and reminded me to keep pushing threw and everything and that everything thing happens for a reason! Even you don’t think it right it probably might bring you something even better some day!
I love this Brit! Thank you for your transparency! You're so right there is no timeline, I'm proud of you for staying true to yourself and not rushing into the grad programme. I am currently doing a Masters in education, I'm passionate about curriculum and school design but not sure how to get there. So just taking it one step at a time, considering returning to teaching too. We have to go at our own pace ❤
I am closing out a 4 year journey of trying to get diagnosed with something, anything that would give me answers. I have no answers, no diagnoses, but I agree that the best thing to do is stop focusing on the "why? why me? what does it all mean?" and just move on (if possible). Ever since that mindset shift, my symptoms have improved dramatically. The mind body connection is so real! If you haven't heard of it, I highly suggest the app Curable... it's marketed as being for "chronic pain," but it's really for anyone suffering with any sort of chronic illness + mental health. It has quite literally changed my life.
Congratulations 👏 I am an English teacher too. You reminded me of myself back when I got accepted for the Masters degree. I went through drama the first year of teaching and felt like it was a new awesome beginning. Much love 💘
Thank you for sharing a part of your life. Although I know you don't share your whole life online, it's crazy the parallels that we have in common. I started teaching the same year you did, experienced some mental health issues my second year teaching, took last year to step back and just substitute, and this year I've been back teaching full time. I am currently engaged (but am getting married July 2021) and I was just recently accepted into grad school as well! I have made the decision that I am finally in control of my mental health and I will be starting my program in the fall, but the fact that you know you may not be quite ready to go back to school yet is amazing! I have loved catching all of these things that you and I have in common! So many exciting things are coming up in your life, I am so excited for you!
I really relate to the asking yourself "why" when it comes to health struggles but really we need to ask ourselves "how am I going to get through this"
I love all of the updates you gave us! I am so proud of you getting into grad school but also understand how you aren’t quite ready! Yes, please show us the wedding dress video of the ones you tried! I recently got an Apple Watch as well! I started walking a mile every afternoon on my break at work and I just bought a jump rope to start jump roping as well!
Congratulations Britt! I recently made the decision as well to go back to grad school in the fall. I did my undergrad at FSU and i’m going back to FSU for my masters in music therapy.
Thank you for sharing ❤️ I needed to hear this. I’m your age and am slowly learning the same lesson about being on our own timelines. It isn’t easy, and this year has brought on many challenges. I’ve been dealing with my own unexplained health issue (severe skin issues from face masks) but trying to just take things day by day. Your video today is a great reminder that we aren’t alone!
I'm starting grad school for School Counseling this summer and I've been involved with DM at UF and one of the things I want to do when I start working is be the sponsor for DM there. I love the organization and the heart behind it and I would love to be able to share that passion with younger students! I always love your openness and honesty in your videos, they always make me feel so safe!
I’m so proud of you!!!! I wanna go to grad school after I’ve taught for a few years, but I don’t want to be let down again. I’m in college now to be a teacher, but I’ve been let down so much, that I don’t know what I should do.
As a college senior, my next step should be to apply for the teaching credential, my peers are all doing it and are working on the next step, but I don’t think I will. It just feels so rushed, and I’ve felt like I need more time to be sure of what my passion is. Ive felt really guilty about that, but this really helped❤️ I know in my heart I need to take some time off of school to figure out what I want and I think that’s okay💞 thank you for saying there’s no timeline. It’s true, but society tells us all the milestones we should hit and when, and it’s a lot of pressure. Thank you for sharing ❤️
You know what’s best for you! Everything will work out! I just started my ESL Masters! If I was to go back for an additional Masters it would be in Digital Tools! UCONN has a fantastic program 👀 I teach Middle School Social Studies.
Autoimmune struggles add an additional amount of stress and anxiety to our mind and bodies (which doesn’t help healing of course)!! I see a wonderful acupuncturist/holistic health coach to help with managing mine. I totally recommend!
I am super early today wow! Congrats on getting accepted and it is totally understandable and I admire it a lot that you set personal boundaries and you know that this is not the right thing fo r you right now! You have been through so much, I hope you manage to keep healing! I am currently struggling with undergrad (was supposed to graduate last year). I don'T actually have much left to do but with everything in life it is just exhausting and scary and I hope I will manage too. Much love !
thank you for being here + for watching. I can imagine how tough it is as a student right now, my experience wasn't easy either, but I am so excited for you because as you just said, you ARE almost done and you are so close. I believe in you!
you're not alone! im a year behind in my undergrad too rn but i've accepted that there's nothing wrong with taking more than 4 years, especially when we had to deal with covid and everything. we'll get through this!
@@fivefootoneteacher ❤️ It's been tough studying from home (i also have adhd so it's very hard to get things done sometimes haha) but I just have to somehow push through 💪
@@catie7466 we can do it!! It's my 6th year currently (i started a different major before + dropped out). It is definitely okay to do things at one's pace, also of course with everything going on 💪💪❤️
I’m in a somewhat similar position. I want to use education to make positive change with diversity and inclusion whether that’s with schools, businesses, community etc. I’m actually applying for interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in education and social justice. Sounds like you might be a good interdisciplinary fit for education and non profit. Just an idea!
I went back to grad school at 48, and I will finish one month before I turn 50. It is never too late.
You’re AMAZING!
Im 35 just got my AA and now decided I want to get my BA in Early Childhood Special Education. I felt silly that it took me so long to go back to school, but I have many people telling me it is NEVER too late youre never too old 😀
@@nancyaguirre1784 I was around 35 as well. I'm getting my BA in special ed (and credentials). I will finish by the time I'm 39. It's never too late.😊
Have you considered a career as a school counselor? You are a great leader and your passion for education and students is exactly what the field needs! ❤️
means so much, thank you! my biggest passions really fall under teaching + being with the kids mixed with community service - advising them and leading them in that direction. I don't know what that looks like just yet, but we will see! :')
@@fivefootoneteacher something to think about, you would be good in that role especially at the middle school level. You have all the time in the world though, like you said...no timeline!!
“there’s confetti!” that was the most endearing part of the reaction video
lol that part really got me!!!
You are EXACTLY where you’re meant to be ❤️ I truly always believe that in life. Things come to us when the time is right. Always thinking of you & thankful that you’re on a journey of healing ❤️
love you - thank you for watching and listening :')
I really needed to hear your reminder of nobody having a timeline 💕 I graduated college in 2020 with a 7-12 SS teaching degree. It is SO competitive in Ohio and I had to spend a year substituting. Now with the hiring season in full swing it’s not looking like I will get a teaching job again for the next school year. I’m learning to be patient and trust the plan that the universe has for me. I always thought I would get a job right out of school but that is not my path and that’s okay. So thank you for the reminder and inspiration ♥️
I promise you, even when it doesn’t make sense, the right opportunity will come your way. Please also know and recognize that it is OK to be upset that something doesn’t work out. Take some time for yourself - you deserve it. Sending you all my love.
I had never put together that you were a teacher and survivor of the Stoneman Douglas Shooting Brittany. Thank-you so much for your videos. I appreciate them that much more now. God bless
Oh my word! Thank you Brit for this video. I am 25years old and started my first year as an education student. I have been trying to figure out my major subjects and this really just help me decide. I know what I love and want to do so why do something else?
Thank you so so much. Sending you lots of love from South Africa. You are such an inspiration ❤🌻
Thank you for being here! Love you!
Oh Britt!! So proud of you and you are 100% where you’re meant to be. I look up to you so much towards your resilience and strength. Keep on rocking girl!!
Always here for you
I waited for grad school until I was 30 with two toddlers. And it worked out. You will find the right time for you!
Hey Mrs Brittany, nice to see you again and thank you for sharing what's been happening in your life. Congrats on getting in to grad school and I'm praying that you get your immune system taken care of.
Congratulations on getting in to grad school!! It’s just a reminder to keep going and push through!!❤️🎉
thank you! we'll see what happens one day!
I know how hard it can be to not have an answer for something health wise right away but your perception towards it is everything! I hope you finally get some more clarity soon but your mindset is so helpful in the meantime ♥️
Thank you so much, Kendell! It means a lot
This sounds like such a wise choice. Seriously, well done! I turned down a fancy grad program when I was 22 and ended up going back for a completely different degree ten years later, and it was a much better call. Grad school makes the most sense when you clearly need the degree to get from Point A to Point B in your career - and if you're not sure what Point B is yet, that is absolutely fine and you can't go wrong by waiting until you do. Best of luck for the rest of this school year :)
Congratulations! Similarly I started teaching right out of undergraduate at 22 and this past year took leave to do a masters. Everyone is on there own pathways.
Best of luck to you! You are so right!
This encouraged me so much! I'm 26 and just starting to apply for grad schools. I used to beat myself up for not going sooner, for not getting certified sooner, now I'm "almost 30", on and on...but you're so right, there is no timeline! We're exactly where we're supposed to be. We all need that reminder!
Also, after being unsure of what I wanted to do myself I ended up landing on school counseling. I LOVE the community building/service aspect of it and it also allows me to teach in the classroom. Just a thought :)
no timeline at all! I am so proud of you for doing what is best for YOU in this moment.
An almost 27 year old here (birthday is next Thursday) and I just recently got accepted into a school counseling program and will be starting next fall! I am actually really thankful that I took 4 years to teach in the classroom before going back to school. Just think of all the experiences you will be able to pull from when you start your program! You're going to be such an asset to the program!
@@alyssamesenbring5575 thank you so much for the sweet words! ❤️I completely agree, I've been tutoring for a school district for the past two years and it has taught me more than I ever imagined possible. I was definitely meant to be on this path! And congratulations on getting into the program! Just curious...what made you to decide to go into counseling after teaching for 4 years?
@@allisoncooke2703 I have always felt a pull towards school counseling since I started my elementary education program in undergrad. I had heard mixed reviews of some people recommending going straight into a grad program while others said it was better to get some classroom experience. I decided to get some classroom experience and I have seen how great of a need mental health professionals are in schools. It's not an uncommon path for school counselors, at least from the university I got my undergrad from.
I’m 26 and about to end my first year of grad school for social work! You got this! It’ll fly by :)
DYING to see the wedding dresses!! Also so happy for you and your videos/posts always make me feel so at peace. Thank you for being such a positive light and reminding us teachers that it's okay to put your mental and physical health first ❤️
There is no timeline, i love that! I'm 26 and barely going back to get my undergrad and I do plan on going to grad school afterwards hopefully if i can get in. I love your videos youre so amazing!!
I wanted to say thank you for this video. I just got notice that I didn't get into the masters program I was dreaming of getting into due to limited capacity. I have been feeling so utterly lost and I am trying to process it all. I think I am supposed to be in "healing mode" too and this is where I need to be right now so I can be my best self. It's still something I'm processing and some days are harder than others but I will take it one day at a time and continue learning and growing as a teacher in the mean time. I've been putting pressure on myself to get back into school since I've been in the classroom for almost 6 years now but I am going to just have patience and peace about it all and know that everything will fall into place when it's supposed to. ❤
I feel very compelled to tell you how brave and strong you are. Sometimes when we take five steps back we realize that maybe we are supposed to be doing something else right now, but that doesn’t mean that we have to be doing it forever. It is also OKAY to be upset, especially considering it was such a dream of yours. I promise that beautiful things are coming - so proud of you.
@@fivefootoneteacher Thank you. ❤❤
Ms. Brittany, I have not had the chance to write for myself over the past few weeks because of the toil and stress from school. My first year of high school has been arduous and I am so proud to be only six weeks away from the end of the year. I have not been the most productive with my writing, but I have been finding the most joy and little sparks of joy with my writing. Through my historical fiction novel, I am to step back in time and explore the lives of girls during the Edwardian period. I have mainly been writing short stories and poems. I am going to take some time this weekend and write without worrying about its quality to forget about the stressful week I have had in school. I love you
You are such a bright shining light! I am 31 and I just got into grad school and I feel like the program I picked is exactly right for me and I hope you get that too in the future!!!! But your present is so lovely ✨✨✨ thank you for sharing!
So proud of you!
From one five foot one teacher to another... congrats girl!! Your journey is inspiring to so many 💛
love you!
Hi there. I had years of not knowing what illness I had. I was sick, but the blood work was inconsistent and they couldn’t diagnose me. ANA was positive. Sometimes wasn’t. Lots of antibodies were present but it wasn’t making a clear picture. It ended up being ‘undifferentiated mixed connective tissue disease’. I think it is quite common in women and usually takes years to diagnose. It is not a diagnosis of exclusion. If looking it up helps at all know there are many of us that have weird blood markers that are on and off. A diagnosis helped me as doctors take my concerns more seriously. Good luck figuring it all out. ♥️
thank you for sharing this with me, it means a lot!
Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on grad school! You are already an amazing leader and model. Your students are lucky to have you as their teacher.
i relate to you so much! in 2018 i went through some trauma (had to do with an abusive person) and then 2019 i had to take time off of school to figure out my health. i had to see several different doctors because we couldn't really figure out if i was feeling mentally unwell because of a physical condition or vice versa: if my mental health was hurting me physically. at that point i was already diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and lyme disease, but i kept pushing my doctors bc i knew something else was wrong too. after a year i finally got diagnosed with celiac disease (an autoimmune disease) and chronic gastritis. i still worry theres something else we're missing but thankful to have some answers for now. i hope you get all your answers too, i know how scary and frustrating it is to not really know whats happening with your body. it'll be okay tho! also congrats on grad school!! you will do so great!! ❤️
thank you for being here and sharing your story. I am sending you so much love and healing, you are so strong. xx
I feel so encouraged by this video!! You have such a beautiful story and a sweet soul. I am a second year teacher also pursuing a master's in educational leadership but with an additional ESL endorsement. I had to take a break from my program last fall as well as a short medical leave from teaching when I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease and started bone marrow treatment. Now I'm getting healthier and stronger and am loving my grad program. Sending you thoughts, prayers, and good vibes as you search for answers and begin your graduate career 💛 Education needs more leaders like you.
I'm so proud of you! You are my favorite youtuber and have inspired me to keep up with my youtube channel and continue pursuing education, going to be getting my professional educator license soon to be a teacher, as well. I love your authenticity, keep up to good work and being you!!
Means so much, thanks for being here!
Glad to hear form you ❤️ I taught for 3 years and then decided to go back for my masters and am currently finishing up my first year of my masters! I still remember student teaching and watching your videos ❤️
Congrats on grad school! It's never too late! I'm finishing up my sixth year of teaching and I haven't gone back. It's not just been the right time and I'm not sure what I want to study. Wishing you the best of luck!
I don’t usually comment, but I just wanted to say thank you for choosing to share your journey with us. Your videos produce a sense inspiration and calmness for me (as someone who is studying to be an English teacher), and I feel so empowered by all you’ve preserved through. I’m sure it’s been especially tough to return to the classroom this year, but I can only imagine the impact you’re making on your students. Wishing you the best!!
Means so much, thank YOU for this and everything you do!
Congrats girl!! ❤️ That is so exciting. And it is so true, there is NO timeline. I took a 3 year break to improve my application and mental health before going to PT school and I always felt super down about it, but now that I'm here it's the happiest I've ever been. The universe has a plan for us all and it feels so good when it falls into place. You're going to do amazing things! xo ❤️
No timeline! Thank you so much for being here!
Hi Britney! I just recently watch your newest video and been following you for a while. I want to tell you that I relate to you so much and I love that how open you are to your followers and other people. It makes me want to show my courage more. Your message in your newest video helped me so much because the last couple days have been really rough. I’m always known as the smiley, giggly, and always brighten someone else’s day. It’s a great way to be recognized as but it also really builds up though because I always feel like I need to be doing that for others then I forget about myself. The last couple of Days I have been holding in a lot emotions.Then I broken down. I couldn’t do it anymore. Then your video popped up and reminded me to keep pushing threw and everything and that everything thing happens for a reason! Even you don’t think it right it probably might bring you something even better some day!
Thank you for sharing this and being here!
I love this Brit! Thank you for your transparency! You're so right there is no timeline, I'm proud of you for staying true to yourself and not rushing into the grad programme. I am currently doing a Masters in education, I'm passionate about curriculum and school design but not sure how to get there. So just taking it one step at a time, considering returning to teaching too. We have to go at our own pace ❤
Yes! One step at a time!
I am closing out a 4 year journey of trying to get diagnosed with something, anything that would give me answers. I have no answers, no diagnoses, but I agree that the best thing to do is stop focusing on the "why? why me? what does it all mean?" and just move on (if possible). Ever since that mindset shift, my symptoms have improved dramatically. The mind body connection is so real! If you haven't heard of it, I highly suggest the app Curable... it's marketed as being for "chronic pain," but it's really for anyone suffering with any sort of chronic illness + mental health. It has quite literally changed my life.
You’re such an inspiration to me, as a future educator myself. You’re absolutely incredible Brittany! I’m typing this 3 minutes into the video lol🤍
Thank you for your very important presence on UA-cam! You are very appreciated!
Thanks for being here!
Congratulations 👏 I am an English teacher too. You reminded me of myself back when I got accepted for the Masters degree. I went through drama the first year of teaching and felt like it was a new awesome beginning. Much love 💘
happy for you!
Thank you for sharing a part of your life. Although I know you don't share your whole life online, it's crazy the parallels that we have in common. I started teaching the same year you did, experienced some mental health issues my second year teaching, took last year to step back and just substitute, and this year I've been back teaching full time. I am currently engaged (but am getting married July 2021) and I was just recently accepted into grad school as well! I have made the decision that I am finally in control of my mental health and I will be starting my program in the fall, but the fact that you know you may not be quite ready to go back to school yet is amazing! I have loved catching all of these things that you and I have in common! So many exciting things are coming up in your life, I am so excited for you!
Hi Alyssa! Thank you so much for sharing all of this - it's a reminder that we are both not alone. You are in control and I am so happy for you!
I really relate to the asking yourself "why" when it comes to health struggles but really we need to ask ourselves "how am I going to get through this"
Yes!
I love all of the updates you gave us! I am so proud of you getting into grad school but also understand how you aren’t quite ready!
Yes, please show us the wedding dress video of the ones you tried!
I recently got an Apple Watch as well! I started walking a mile every afternoon on my break at work and I just bought a jump rope to start jump roping as well!
Thank you so much for being here! And that’s such a good idea at work!
Congratulations Britt! I recently made the decision as well to go back to grad school in the fall. I did my undergrad at FSU and i’m going back to FSU for my masters in music therapy.
Congrats to you, so happy for you! I explain my decision in the video though!
congratulations britt! I am so excited for your next journey💛 sending you love and light on your health journey as well.
Thank you always!
Thank you for sharing ❤️ I needed to hear this. I’m your age and am slowly learning the same lesson about being on our own timelines. It isn’t easy, and this year has brought on many challenges. I’ve been dealing with my own unexplained health issue (severe skin issues from face masks) but trying to just take things day by day. Your video today is a great reminder that we aren’t alone!
Sending you so much love!
I'm starting grad school for School Counseling this summer and I've been involved with DM at UF and one of the things I want to do when I start working is be the sponsor for DM there. I love the organization and the heart behind it and I would love to be able to share that passion with younger students! I always love your openness and honesty in your videos, they always make me feel so safe!
That is so amazing! So so proud of you
I’m so proud of you!!!! I wanna go to grad school after I’ve taught for a few years, but I don’t want to be let down again. I’m in college now to be a teacher, but I’ve been let down so much, that I don’t know what I should do.
I think if it’s in your heart - find a few schools that also are in your heart and see what happens!
Congrats on getting in and congrats on making the hard decisions! Good luck figuring out your health. 💗
Thank you! Means a lot
As a college senior, my next step should be to apply for the teaching credential, my peers are all doing it and are working on the next step, but I don’t think I will. It just feels so rushed, and I’ve felt like I need more time to be sure of what my passion is. Ive felt really guilty about that, but this really helped❤️ I know in my heart I need to take some time off of school to figure out what I want and I think that’s okay💞 thank you for saying there’s no timeline. It’s true, but society tells us all the milestones we should hit and when, and it’s a lot of pressure. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Your timeline - always here 🤍
You know what’s best for you! Everything will work out! I just started my ESL Masters! If I was to go back for an additional Masters it would be in Digital Tools! UCONN has a fantastic program 👀
I teach Middle School Social Studies.
i loved this video. thank you for sharing & inspiring so many people! 🥺
Autoimmune struggles add an additional amount of stress and anxiety to our mind and bodies (which doesn’t help healing of course)!! I see a wonderful acupuncturist/holistic health coach to help with managing mine. I totally recommend!
So happy for you! Sending you all the good vibes✨ Love you and hope you keep doing what’s best for you!
means a lot, thank you!
I am super early today wow! Congrats on getting accepted and it is totally understandable and I admire it a lot that you set personal boundaries and you know that this is not the right thing fo r you right now! You have been through so much, I hope you manage to keep healing! I am currently struggling with undergrad (was supposed to graduate last year). I don'T actually have much left to do but with everything in life it is just exhausting and scary and I hope I will manage too. Much love !
thank you for being here + for watching. I can imagine how tough it is as a student right now, my experience wasn't easy either, but I am so excited for you because as you just said, you ARE almost done and you are so close. I believe in you!
you're not alone! im a year behind in my undergrad too rn but i've accepted that there's nothing wrong with taking more than 4 years, especially when we had to deal with covid and everything. we'll get through this!
@@fivefootoneteacher ❤️ It's been tough studying from home (i also have adhd so it's very hard to get things done sometimes haha) but I just have to somehow push through 💪
@@catie7466 we can do it!! It's my 6th year currently (i started a different major before + dropped out). It is definitely okay to do things at one's pace, also of course with everything going on 💪💪❤️
Yesssssss you go girl! Beyond proud of you.
Thank you!
Love you!!!! So so proud of your entire journey!
Thank you so much!
bestiiiie ! literally yesterday I was thinking about you, hoping you were doing well and now I see that you posted a new video ! 💛🧡💛
Aww thank you!
Amazing video! Needed this♥️wishing you the best
thank you, colleen! glad it could be here for you!
loved this video! thank you for keeping it real with us
always! thanks for being here :)
I got into grad school for my teaching credential! You inspired me so much! 💛
So excited for you! Could cry!
I’m in a somewhat similar position. I want to use education to make positive change with diversity and inclusion whether that’s with schools, businesses, community etc. I’m actually applying for interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in education and social justice. Sounds like you might be a good interdisciplinary fit for education and non profit. Just an idea!
I love the timeline thing. I know I want to get a graduate degree but I'm not sure what I want it in so why rush!
:)
You should look into the autoimmune paleo diet!
That degree is perfect for you! Congratulations!
I’m not pursuing it, I explain it in the video, but I appreciate it 🤍🤍
Five Foot One Teacher I got to excited I ended the video after you said that 😭
I'd love to see the wedding dress try on!!
Aww yay!
Yes!! Love the video!!
Thank you :)
Great video! Best wishes sent your way ❤️
thank you! means a lot
congrats! 🥳🥳
thanks for watching!
Engagement party planning process
For sure!
Yay!! 😴
woo!