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One of my favorite habits is taking a bath with my husband 1-2 times per week. Similar to a walk, it strengthens the bonds of the marriage, keeps us comfortable with each other, and using epsom salts, makes our bodies feel better too.
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We have a shoes off house. Years ago, an Indian friend asked, 'Is your home your temple then?" I liked that phrase and use it in invitations. When visiting people I have to steel myself to ignore all the outdoor shoes being worn! I am British by the way and we had slippers but also wore shoes in the house. Best wishes
8 Simple Habits 1) Cooking with freshest ingredients 2)To eat slowly 3) Removes shoes from floor 4) Keeping the entry way clear of Clutter 5)Balancing Ying Yang energy 6)Being still 7)Open the windows to let fresh air in . 8)Move your body ( be active )
A lot of these habits are very common in Europe too. Shopping for fresh groceries daily, taking off shoes after you enter the house, opening the windows for “lüften”. What habit I took from my Chinese husband is: changing clothes right after I come back home. And my personal new habit is: cleaning the bathroom after every use (morning and evening). 😊
Same here. I actually change my clothes not so much because of culture but because I have cats. Firstly I don't want to have cat hair everywhere and I feel like it's better when working with people who might be allergic. And when I come home I change into something more comfy which also has the benefit that I don't sit on furniture in the same clothes I had on in public transport.
I'm just seconds in, but I started tearing up at the thought of a senior mother being delighted to be asked her insights and an adult child enjoying time learning from his first love.
Loved this video, Marissa! ❤ I actually lived in Japan for a while and there are so many parts of the Japanese culture that have changed my life, health and perspective for good. For example: 1) Drinking healthy tea instead of soft drinks or water. 2) Washing rice before cooking! 3) "Shouganai" which means "it can't be helped!", a phrase they use instead of complaining or thinking negatively, for example when there's a long waiting-line or something negative that you cannot control happens. 4) Showing respect to people older than you, as well as your parents, employers or teachers, oh and even peers who are just more experienced than you in something. 5) Not eating till you're stuffed but till you're around 80% full (I can't say I always follow this, but it is a very good rule xD) 6) Humility, taking responsibility and apologizing when you've wronged someone. Not bragging or complimenting yourself outwardly. 7) The intentionality - for example how every movement has a purpose in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies (Sadou) I could go on forever 😂😂
I didn't live there yet, but I'm fairly often in Japan (3-4 times per year) and I just love the way how things of everyday life can be ritualized. It gives you more awareness of your own habits and mindset and that even the little things can bring joy. Everytime I return home, I try to experience my everyday life and surroundings with more awareness. My ability to enjoy the small things at home like taking care of my garden or enjoying a good tea, definitely increased.
The habit I developed that has helped me the most is after breakfast I plan the evenings dinner and prep as much of it as I can and then I 100% clean my kitchen, unload the dishwasher, wipe counters and stove etc. I run out of energy late in the day and used to have anxiety about 4 or 5 o'clock thinking what are we having for dinner.
What a great education to learn from other cultures. I married a man from a different culture, then we adopted our son from a different culture and now our son is engaged to a woman from another culture. I feel so blessed.🥰🙏
One thing I like to do almost every day is to write down at least 1 thing I'm grateful for that day. This is challenging to do when I have tough days but right after I do it, it completely changes my mood and I go to sleep feeling lighter and fortunate to have lived another day.
One habit I always had, then lost for a while, and embracing back since almost 2yrs now, is to take every day some time to enjoy nature. Even, if you live in a very busy city, the flower that is cracking from the tiles, or a nice balcony, or a tree, or any animal, for as small as an ant, is amazing to look at. Gives an instant peace of mind, gentleness and happiness boost moment. And if I only can, I watch everytime the sunset and thanks for the daylight and warm it gave. Little things goes far and have a huge impact we don't often consider on a daily rush. Cheers from Poland!
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@@scholarlyanalyst7700 Speech-language pathology, and I worked in a hospital setting with adults who had speech, language, and swallowing disorders. ✌️
I have a journal that I write in every morning. Four things- Gratitude- three things. Prayer- some people I’m praying for. To do list- star the top two. And something I’m working on. It takes less then five mins and it sets my mind at ease to have that “brain dump” done and start the day on a positive.
I’m originally from Indiana too! I live in LA with my wife now whom is first generation Thai. Something I noticed is how sweet her family is to each other, like ridiculously gentle in speaking to one another, not just nice- but like overly crazy sweet. I think if I saw a white American family like that it’d be so weird to me but it’s definitely rubbed off on me and I was recently told by a stranger that I’m the calmest person they’ve ever met which is a huge change to me.
I love to pair the habit of airing the home first thing in the morning with the habit of making all the beds, folding the throw blankets in the living room, fluffing all the pillows and picking up every room to it’s tidy state (because most of the time I am too tired for it the night before). Even my two year old son is already helping this little ritual and it just feels amazing, starting our days to a tidy home.
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We lived in Shanghai for 5 years and I noticed everyone stuck to a steady schedule for arrival, lunch, and departure. At lunch, everyone left at the same time (at 12:00 noon) and took exactly a 1 hour lunch break and returned to work at 1:00 pm. They would often eat together and socialize. In the US, so many of colleagues would eat lunch at their desks alone and continue working. I realized then that’s important and beneficial to take a lunch break, so my husband and I would often meet and take a walk together. We’ve been back in the US for a few years now, but I still make it a point to take a break from work during my lunch break. I also try to follow their approach and end the work day at a reasonable time.
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In Europe lunch it is the bigger mail in the day, and longer. Its a menu with first, second dish and dessert. With less than an hour you dont have time to cook and eat, and if you have a family you have to eat with them etc. An hour is not much time, in same places is 1.30. And eating in your desk sounds dirty, xD.
Putting my kitchen to bed at night is a habit that I’ve learned benefits morning me more than anything else. I clean the kitchen well. Loading the dishwasher, making sure everything washable is off of the stove and counters, pots and pans dried and put away, degreased cook top etc. I’m always so happy to have a clean space when I wake up in the morning to make breakfast. It’s a habit that if I compromise on, I’m ALWAYS regretful the next day.
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I hope you recruit some of the rest of your family to help you such as even little children can help you load the dishwasher. That sounds like a big chore
One of my best habits: in bed by 7:30 pm, up at 4:00-4:30 a.m. Has pretty much cured my insomnia issues, plus I love being more in cycle with natural light (esp in summer).
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We typically rush to eat so we can go on to the next thing. Shoes off is my #1 home rule. Opening windows and doors is a daily habit. Love the fact that your Mother in law is willing to teach to keep tradition alive
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Spend 15-30 minutes a day in a quiet atmosphere. I enjoy time in my cool basement listening to soothing music but it could easily be outside under a tree listening to the wind and birds. (I also enjoy spending quiet time under a small cover listening to the rain.) I find this to be a mind-clearing time that helps deal with the upcoming part of the day.
Other values I've adopted (live in Thailand long term): Giving so much grace- a mai pen rai attitude (it's okay, it doesn't matter); giving little gifts to friends often to show you thought of them (especially after you travel or just something small they like, like a fruit), respect for elders, -bending the head a little as you walk by to show deference, teaching children care and politeness toward adults, respecting others by using a low voice outside/on public transport and covering the mouth when speaking on the phone in public, being a generous host (definitely with you on the no shoes inside the home). Thanks for these great reminders of how we can adopt so much from the good in each other's cultures.
I write daily gratitudes at the end of each day. I actually text them to myself as a way of pausing and recognizing the blessings of each day. I write at least three things and I do not repeat what I recognize. This causes me to look deeply for those things for which I am grateful. Today I will acknowledge being grateful for finding this channel.
Being Asian, everything that you practice is what I grew up knowing. I can imagine how foreign our culture and customs may have seemed at first. But so happy you've embraced it and have incorporated it into your home. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel.
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I just found your channel. I am Indonesian and almost everything you say we practice in our daily life. I just want to add a habit that our family here and most other Indonesians do: smile more and be grateful more. I mean for everything. For good or bad. Even if bad things happen in your life, smiling and being grateful that they happened with a purpose, will make you a better person and always think positively in life. Even smiling at someone you meet on the street is also what we usually do here. You can brighten someone else's day without even realizing it. Well, even though we don't smile all the time at strangers, because it would feel weird but you get what I mean right? Thanks for sharing all this on your channel. I hope you and your family are always healthy and happy. Greetings from Indonesia.
Smiling at strangers here and there is like jumping on a more positive energy level and encouraging the other person to do the same. If they smile back, it is a win-win.
Agree with you in accepting not so pleasant experiences that may happen in life. Being thankful for those experiences, helps one move beyond them faster; not to mention the valuable lessons learned.
@@shidehhafezi6826 Yes, right. But if they don't smile back at you, that's fine too. I'm okay with that ^-^ And again, these two things are indeed something that was taught by my parents since I was little and have become my guideline until now
Gratitude and acceptance improve life tremendously. Your comment reminded me of my aunt telling me “acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.” Keeping a gratitude journal -looking for 3 things for which to be grateful every day- helps teach our brains to look for the positive and to cultivate a a more positive outlook.
Speaking as someone with over a decade in healthcare... #8 "Move Your Body" is really, really, REALLY important. Many bodily systems (especially the lymphatic system) are dependent upon motion to some degree just to function, much less function well. Even something as prosaic as sitting in a chair, like in an office or classroom, can become less than healthy if done for too long. Much of the human body is a "use it or lose it" proposition, so... Move! :-)
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I’ve just begun Tai Chi/ Qi Gong classes in a local park. The movements are gentle and appear simple, but they can have a powerful impact and bring substantial improvements in body & mind. They can be adapted as needed for current limitations you may have. I encourage folks who love to sit on the sofa watching UA-cam videos as much as I do 😊 to look at some Qi Gong videos and join in for a few minutes to try it out.
😁 a huge habit that I've Incorporated is meditating every single morning before I get my kids off for school! I read an article that said the first 20 minutes of your mornings are so important for the rest of your day. So I am sure to get my kids up happy and in a great and wonderful mood!❤ Thank you so much for the amazing tips, they are awesome!
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@@dr.christopherjohnson5046 please stop impersonating people! I will send you positive energy in hopes that you turn your life around and do something amazing with your energy! Have a great day to whoever you are. #KarmaWillCome #BeKindAlways
One habit which had a great impact on my life is journaling. I used to do so for a specific period of time and it enlightens me so much with clear thoughts and positive energy besides releasing any negative ideas or feelings. These days I am not used to having such diaries or journalling however I am tending to stick to that refreshing and amusing habit of journalling.
I learnt Chinese at university (UK) for four years 50 years ago. I couldn't speak it now to save my life, but your tones sound so good! I've lived in Japan nearly all my adult life and we've finally bought our own place. It's spacious - for one person - but there are two of us😮. There's almost no storage. I love it because it's bright and functional, but I do need to be super minimalist. I'm binge watching your videos😂.
Great advice! Re: removing shoes, I’m Canadian and I believe all Canadians remove their shoes at the door. It may be only on the Prairies where we were farmers and ranchers and didn’t want to track mud into the house. It is weird to me when people don’t remove their shoes. Having slippers available isn’t common but a great idea. Also having a place to put all those discarded shoes is brilliant.
One habit I recently started to practice is a morning and evening routine based on the fly lady. I still struggle with the evening routine, but got my morning routine slowly established. Since then I always have a nice bathroom and a good smelling toilet. I really love that. This year I startet to get all our stuff cleared out. To minimalize our life. So I really love your Videos, because they really help me, to stay focused.
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I loved this video! As an Italian, I' m used to eat fresh food, our cuisin is very basic and we don't use much canned or processed food. My parents didn't teach me to take off my shoes at the entrance, but WE ABSOLUTELY do it now, as well as changing our clothes and wearing home clothes. I always open the windows and in winter this is a big issue with my husband, who's like you😂. I love Asian culture and please make more videos like this!
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same in Portugal, we keep the windows open untill dark (unless no one is home); the markets with fresh food are very common although younger generations prefer the supermarkets. most people change into slippers and "home clothes" when they get home but not at the entrance (guests walk with their shoes in the home); excercise in public was not common but now it's very normal to see people running or using excercise machines at public parks. In the past and still now, people would walk everywhere
I live in Malaysia and the best Asian habit I can think of, that you didn't mention but probably do, is sharing food with family and friends. I have chickens and a garden so regularly give my in-laws eggs and fruit or veggies.😊
What I absolutely appreciate is your willingness to embrace and learn from other cultures. Giving them the respect they deserve. In times where we rarely try to see good in other people let alone cultures; this is so refreshing and lovely. I appreciate you and see that’s the way of living a happy life.
Aww the memories you're bringing me back!😌🌿 We lived in Japan on and off for 10 years with my husband being in a Japanese band and their culture was what truly opened my eyes to essentials and minimalism.... Also, to have less but being more curated about our spaces, wardrobe.... It's something I'll forever treasure!
Love these! The habit that helps keep me sane is to slow down. In the past I lived in Japan and Hungary and I remember thinking how much I didn't miss the grind (versus large US city). Slowing down helps reduce stress and forces you to make more intentional choices.
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My head was nodding in agreement when you were talking about the German practice of opening windows. I lived outside Chicago growing up and my full German mom used to crack open the window to her bedroom in the middle of winter. All night long that air was coming in.
As a German, a lot of these habits were familiar to me. Except we did use quite a lot of canned food still and I had to improve on that in my cooking as an adult. My Irish husband laughed at me for insisting that 'shoes live in shoeheim' when we first got together but he got on board easily enough. In turn, I've learned to appreciate sodabread and storytelling.
Oh those outside dance classes! I lived in China and I loved them. One class I did was literally 1.5 hours long, the lady was on a small stage, everyone around me was elderly and they had much more energy than me. 😀 I agree about the fresh air. When I lived in South Korea, my school would open all of the windows in the classroom in the dead of winter. I started getting into the habit of doing that. I still air out my room weekly. And don’t forget to drink hot water. 😉
I was born in Iran and lived there till I was 16. Respect for people who are older and have had more experience is valued in the Persian culture. It could be family, neighbors, teachers, or coworkers. It is specially important to spend time with your older grand parents and being in their presence. I remember my great-grandmother was the oldest person in our family. Other family members would visit with her and ask for her advice if they were faced with an issue in their life and they felt her insight would be helpful to them. Also, teachers are respected because they are educators. At the end of the schools year we would thank them for their efforts.
@shidehhafezi6826 As recently as the 1960's/70s, these things were also commonplace in the American South, in both black and white households. I am not sure exactly what brought about the changes to this. The 70s seemed to bring more mothers working outside of the home, more divorce, and more adults focusing on themselves as individuals, rather than as members of a family. This is not to say that there is not a time and place for these things, just seems like these would be even more reason to seek out others with life experience and time to share-like grandparents, aunts, and uncles. As someone who spent as much time as possible with extended family growing up, it seems odd that younger folk are eager to dismiss their elders as 'being out of touch' or 'not relevant', then consider it remarkable and fabulous when social media tells us ways to save money or grow a garden or any number of things that used to be just a way of life.
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The food looks amazing! You’re so lucky to have such an attractive and kind husband and his mother is so nice to teach you. What a wonderful relationship!
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I am also a “foreign daughter-in-law” but in Cantonese. I really relate to a lot of this video! The big difference being that as a Canadian, shoes off at the door is already standard. It’s the addition of the house shoes that was new for me when I met my in-laws.
@@AtoZenLife other than the names of my favourite foods, not a word! I think the deafness in my right ear makes it harder for me to match the intonation properly. I kind of gave up trying. 🤷♀️
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I studied abroad in summer one time in China and I fell in love with the Chinese people, their food and culture. I really enjoyed this video and see how quite a few of these habits are also German habits that we’ve picked up while living here.
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I was born and raised in the Philippines. I came in the US when I was 19. My grandma always said, “don’t place your purse on the floor”. She said that your purse is where you house your money or valuables and by putting it down on the floor - you’re lowering the energy of welcoming the abundance in your life. You suppose to always carry it up high or place it elevated. I’m surprised when I see some women place their purses on the public bathroom floor - it’s very unsanitary. I think it’s a double whammy for a chance to have life’s unfortunate events. 😅 Thanks for always sharing your wisdom! Xie Xie ni
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My husband and I are from Indiana, and we went to Interlaken, Switzerland for our honeymoon. We were out walking one night and were surprised to see a group of people dancing to music in someone’s backyard, in cowboy boots. We had no idea people did this in other countries. It was so cute and refreshing to see this 😊
Fidgeting in great for weight management - non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) burns a huge amount of calories during the day. I agree having the capacity for stillness is also important.
A simple habit to share is that I hang my clothes in the wardrobe different ways depending on if the garment is to be reused again or fresh from the wash. Reused the hanger is facing in. It makes less mess in the bedroom and less laundry :)
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We've learned SO MUCH from our friends and our time in China. We've learned about the importance of family, how to love and live in a smaller space and how to forgo fads and such in favor of good food and good friends. I always say I love your videos but friend I LOVE this one!! :)
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Sleeping early and waking up early regardless of weather it’s a work day or a weekend 😊 Having early breakfast Having early dinner.. 6pm max since I sleep at 9pm
Thank you.🙏Marylander here🇺🇲 Last year, began Qi Gong at 61 y/o. Eating one ingredient, organic foods. Sweep floors and clean toilet daily. Only have you tube, Nature videos, running on TV. It is a peaceful retired way of life for me living alone😊
I'm Swiss and we always take off our shoes at the door. even when we visit friends. Even when craftsmen come, they either take off their shoes or put plastic covers over their shoes😁But I know that not all Swiss people are like that. Thank you for the good video and I also want to take the tip about eating slowly to heart. best regards from Switzerland. Bettina❤
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because they arent Asian habits. They European, African, American (except USA it seems), Asian... Its always as US people thinks their culture is the standard, but Occidental people: you never are in house with shoes on, you buy your bread for the day, you air the house in the morning. I even didnt know that the canned tomatoes exist, what a weird thing.
@@mirna-garcia hot drinks or even warm drinks such as tea and water are actually very good for your digestion. It also helps reduce the greasy feeling after eating fried foods. Cold water is not good for your stomach long term.
Taking shoes off at the door is also typical in Canada. It is considered rude (for most) to walk into your own or someone else's home with your shoes on. 👞👟👠
We have 3 sons adopted from China. The Chinese grandmas taught us the art of layering up those babies. While not always practical with more western style climate control, we used the soft under layers a lot whenever we head outdoors to play in Colorado winters. Loved this video. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I enjoyed this. I was born in the Caribbean and some of the things we practice are on your list. Like taking your shoes off at the front door, opening windows and door (that's actually one of the first thing that's done in the morning) and cooking with mostly fresh ingredients.
I practice every single one of these habits-except # 5 yin yang. I wake up before sunrise, heat water and add fresh lemon and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt. After drinking it I take a walk and then come home to meditate and have green tea. Then I make my bed because I like the bedding to air out.
All the points you mentioned my mother has been doing it since she’s a young girl. I used to laugh at her when she asked me to follow these. As I got older I began to do them more and more. My mom is 85. She opens the doors and windows wide first thing in morning to let out stale air. She has winter and summer house slippers. She changes into indoor clothes when she’s back from outing. She walks in the morning and collects edibles on her way around the neighborhood. She makes dough and skin and cooks from scratch. Grocery stores are with 3 minutes driving so we buy enough for a week. She’s strict in keeping house dust and clutter free. Chewing and eating slow is a given because this is how the flavor can be savored and appreciated (also showing respect to the one who made the food). I am retired and single. I don’t think I’d marry and try to change a non Asian senior guy to do all that we’ve been doing for centuries.
My french Canadian husband is not open minded as you are! He serve Lipton soup when I am sick! While I prepare chicken soup with vegetables from scratch when the family is sick. That been say, i think you are very positive person to point out the benefits coz as on any culture there are also many downside in chinese live style. But you always keep the right one!
I'm Asian and I just noticed I practiced most of the habits you said, especially cooking with fresh ingredients. I canned stuff sometimes, like pickles and tomato sauce.
Born and raised in New Jersey here (Union County) and I love listening to Mandarin Chinese being spoken. I can listen to people speaking Mandarin for hours, and at one point in my life, I was learning the language however unfortunately gave up (I didn't have anyone in my life to practice with). I've been a subscriber for a couple years now and I'd love to see future videos with similar content. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for sharing these habits. One habit that I practice which is inspired by Asian culture is the head bow. It feels natural to greet others and say thank you with a head bow vs. a handshake.
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In Norway we also remove the outdoor shoes, and I think that's common in all Scandinavia. If we're going to a party with more formal dress code in someones home, we always bring nicer indoors shoes. Otherwise we just walk inside in the socks, guest-slippers are not common.
Great habits! My family is African and I believe these habits are practiced pretty much in most non western cultures. I related to every habit and while in college found that I shared similar habits, family rearing, and behavioral traits with my Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European classmates. Having lived in America almost my whole life and travelled thru 6 continents, I’ve found that these habits and customs are very synonymous to most non western cultures. Has anyone else had this experience?
i'm hungarian so i'm from a western culture (which is though easten european or central european lol but still part of the west) but we also have such habits and lifestyle choices. i really don't get why it's such a big deal or an exotic thing to take off your shoes when you enter a house or going to a market or buying food from your neighbour or using your own lawn for producing veggies or even meat lol
@@kytiladdy Totally agree with you. It is no big deal at all, everybody does air the house, gets fresh food, takes the shoes off at the door and so on.
@@kytiladdy Taking off your shoes is definately a common practice/the polite thing to do if you're from a northern state or from Canada. I'm pretty sure its because of the mud in the spring and fall and wet snow/salty ice in the winter.
Polish here. Yeah, we also do most of these things here. Every time I see an American film where someone throws themselves on the bed or the sofa in their shoes, I cringe so hard (even worse is when a character prepares a meal for someone, the other person doesn't eat it for whatever reason, so the first person just throws the freshly cooked meal to the bin. I mean, PUT IT IN THE FRIDGE AND EAT LATER, the wastefulness makes me actually angry - and of course I know not every one in America does that, but I'm thinking it has to be at least somewhat of a thing among richer people, if it's portrayed so often and so casually on TV).
@@kytiladdy omg I love Hungarian culture. The most fascinating history. Budapest is such a beautiful and rich historical city. You’re right. You are from a western culture, I think I meant more so like British and American. Thanks for the clarification. Trust me a lot of these concept will seem like a big deal to a lot of the “modern” people here.
I’m Chinese and I feel less Asian for not doing half these habits although I know about them. Thank you for your timely reminder to stick to these habits especially the ventilation because mould really is growing!!!
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I learned this from my mother and we are from the Midwest. I will open the windows on a very cold winter day,just for a few minutes. We always remove our shoes and have house shoes and slippers. But I do know a lot of people that refuse to open their windows, they walk on their carpets with dirty outside shoes and refuse to chop their own veggies. 😂 I don't think these tips strictly Asian or swedish.
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My mum is English and I am Australian and these are pretty much how mum has always lived her life. Not necessarily for the same reasons but just that it felt right. So when either of us get slack or are not able to do these things our lives feel out of kilter. I totally relate to the cold air but I usually open up when we are not in the room to freshen it up and I will close the windows and doors and then warm it up. ❤
Feng shui habit of moving 27 items has helped me stay on top of decluttering. If I don’t feel motivated at all I start the focus there and it helps my mood and keeps chi flowing.
Xie xie for your video. I am married to a Chinese man and all of these are things I have embraced in our home. I did chuckle at the opening of doors and window in the middle of winter but actually laughed out loud when i heard we grew up in the same State.😂
I’d love to hear and see more of your life in China and/or the influence of the culture of your husband’s family. For example, can you tell us about your experience learning Mandarin and your use of languages in parenting?
Such nice video! As a leg jiggler myself, it turned out to be anxiety. As soon as I started treatment it went away except for days or moments that cause me anxiety. Which totally explains why stillness and simple living are so great in handling anxiety ❤
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It's so beautiful to note that South Asian cultures have identical concepts. We have the same concepts advocated in Indian culture too :) Lots of love :)
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fun fact to the German "Stoßlüften": "Stoß" [shtos] means "push" or "impact". "Luft" = "air", "lüften" = to ventilate, to refresh. It is commun to open the windows completely for a short amount of time
Love this video and concept! My korean husband has changed me a lot and vice versa ^^ Now I would never think of wearing shoes inside (yuck) and we eat a lot more fresh greens with our meals. For my husband I think I helped him learn how to relax and not take work so seriously
This is great info! I’ve learned some great Asian habits like drinking hot water and I never drink ice water. Other habits non asian I believe are: having lemon water in the morning and having a tablespoon of evoo with lemon! It’s very cleansing! I feel that some of these habits are also European and Latin American, like eat slow and enjoy your food, as eating is also a social event!
Very nicely explained!! I am from India and some practices we follow apart from what you have explained- 1. Cleaning hand with soap before and after eating 2. Drinking water at least half n hour after meals 3. Use water instead of toilet paper 4. Wetwipe tables after meals
Hara hachi bu, the Japanese term originating from Okinawa, meaning “Eat until you are 80% full.” I became aware of this when reading about The Blue Zones throughout the world. It’s been a helpful practice for me.
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Thank you for this video ! I am Chinese myself, but as a late 90's kid we seem to have grown up without a lot of the good habits mentioned in this video. Thank you for the reminder ;)
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Making my bed every day makes a difference im my energy flow I've noticed. Well, I moved from a 3 to an one room appartement so it looks quite messy when I don't do it. But it gives me a good kickstart inti the day.
Loved this video! I do all of the life-affirming things you highlighted. In addition I walk in the early morning, have the largest meal at noon and do not eat after sunset. In bed by ten if possible, following Ayurvedic precepts which guide us toward health and longevity. No iced or cold drinks. Raised as an Army brat in Europe all of what you outlined is familiar. We lived in Stuttgart when I was a tot and the windows were ALWAYS open!
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I grew up in Eastern Ontario Canada and we always removed our shoes at the door of homes. ALWAYS. Some businesses even have slippers at the entrance for you if they expect you to remove your shoes there too. And it’s a common thing for older family members to carry house slippers or shoes with them.
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Just returned from a trip to Vietnam.We visited a farm where we were offered warm water with lime juice & honey.Felt instantly refreshed & have been having it every morning now.Enjoyed the Vietnamese food, specially pho soup and all the sea food.Everything fresh!
Stoßlüften in Germany is done only to exchange the air. In winter time it takes just a few minutes until it is considerably colder in the room. It reduces the moisture in the air. And dry air heats up much quicker with much less energy than humid air. That actually saves money. (there have been studies done on this). If you let your walls cool out (opening the windows for longer than 30 - 60 minutes, depending on outside temperatures!), moisture will kling to the cold walls and mold can build even then! I love Stoßlüften and the fresh air you have afterwards, but I do take care not to let the room cool down too much.
love that you are a fellow-midwesterner!! i opened the windows and doors during the chicago winters every monday once my fam was out of the house. i did it on monday/laundry day bc i line dry our clothes
Good video again, thanks! The concept of shoes off when entering the home and putting on some other shoes on is a standard since my childhood, in France as well as in Germany.
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I love to open doors and windows summer or winter to get fresh air in. I live in a small house with my husband and special needs brother. It gets so stagnant in there. Thanks for your unique channel.
Hi Marissa! I am swedish and live in Sweden. Have you ever been here? All of those things you share as chinese or asian habits we have similar in scandinavia. For some reason we have alot in common with the chinese way of living. It´s the simplicity, the thought of an all around view on health, body and selfcare in daily life, the aestetics and as simple things as that we always take of our shoes when entering someones home.
So much common sense is spoken here I feel. Japanese culture seems to make so much sense, with regard to day to day living a better life! Eating slowly is a really good one. Removing shoes at the front door. Letting the energy flow in the house, and opening the windows. I LOVE this, thank you for this video. I live in West Devon, England, and try to follow these things myself - to live a better, healthier life. Another tip is to never sleep under a wooden beam, as it pushes down bad health on you. xxx
I am from the Caribbean and I do most of these (I walk during my lunch hour) and even though we are somewhat americianized we still have access to fresh foods. I was very focused on the fresh foods once I had my first child. I need to do better with my teas though lol. However I still learnt a few new points and I really enjoyed this.
I get planters fasciitis so i can not go without shoes. I have to have good support or it flairs up. But a habit i developed was rotating everything i use. I got this idea because i used to give dinner parties for a wealthy gentleman every Fri night. The person before me used the top china plates over & over. The beautiful china had faded out. But there was a large stack & the ones starting in the middle of the stack were as crisp in color as if they were new! So every time i put the dishes back up i would place them on the bottom of the stack. This soon became a habit to always rotate everything. Glasses,cloth napkins, towels, washcloths, underwear, shoes. Everything. It makes everything last much longer. Stay brighter etc. One note, i do clean my shoes every morning spraying & wiping them inside and outside before i put on the next pair to rotate of course.
It is very interesting to me that a lot of these habits (taking your shoes off inside, cooking with fresh local ingredients, opening the windows) are common practice in Germany where I come from. Thanks so much for this video. I liked it a lot!!!
Love these! Especially the orderly entryway one (goals ngl). I am American but have travelled a bit so have acquired some of these habits over time. One that I actually got from childhood in Minnesota is taking shoes off at the door. We had wall to wall carpet and my mom was a stickler for clean carpet. We had one relative who would not do it which made her bananas (understandably). One habit I try to do lately is clean the kitchen while I'm cooking, so that I basically sit down to eat and there are no dishes except the ones on the table. It's also an ADHD hack. Whenever I am preparing food/coffee/waiting for something to cook, I use that time productively so that when I'm done, I have very little left to do. Has really improved my quality of life
Just found your channel recently and subscribed! Lovely positivity, thanks. My simple habit is to play /practice guitar 2 or 3 times a week. It is delightfully mindful - i can’t concentrate on anything but my fingers, the guitar strings and the Tablature in front of me!
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One of my favorite habits is taking a bath with my husband 1-2 times per week. Similar to a walk, it strengthens the bonds of the marriage, keeps us comfortable with each other, and using epsom salts, makes our bodies feel better too.
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We have a shoes off house. Years ago, an Indian friend asked, 'Is your home your temple then?" I liked that phrase and use it in invitations. When visiting people I have to steel myself to ignore all the outdoor shoes being worn! I am British by the way and we had slippers but also wore shoes in the house. Best wishes
Putting the house to bed. From fully house pick up to counters wiped to chairs tucked in... waking up to a tidy house sets the tone for the day!!
Yes!!
Liked this phrase- putting house to bed
Never used this term ..
But true ...we close down the house ..and wake up to a nice clean home
I just started this recently, and it makes a huge difference in my attitude when I first walk out to the front of the house.
We call it the nightly checklist. I love your name better!
8 Simple Habits
1) Cooking with freshest ingredients
2)To eat slowly
3) Removes shoes from floor
4) Keeping the entry way clear of Clutter
5)Balancing Ying Yang energy
6)Being still
7)Open the windows to let fresh air in .
8)Move your body ( be active )
Bless you!
Cheers, mate!
A lot of these habits are very common in Europe too. Shopping for fresh groceries daily, taking off shoes after you enter the house, opening the windows for “lüften”.
What habit I took from my Chinese husband is: changing clothes right after I come back home. And my personal new habit is: cleaning the bathroom after every use (morning and evening). 😊
Yes, taking off shoes when you come inside is the norm in Sweden and many other countries.
Same here. I actually change my clothes not so much because of culture but because I have cats. Firstly I don't want to have cat hair everywhere and I feel like it's better when working with people who might be allergic. And when I come home I change into something more comfy which also has the benefit that I don't sit on furniture in the same clothes I had on in public transport.
I'm just seconds in, but I started tearing up at the thought of a senior mother being delighted to be asked her insights and an adult child enjoying time learning from his first love.
It is so sweet
Loved this video, Marissa! ❤
I actually lived in Japan for a while and there are so many parts of the Japanese culture that have changed my life, health and perspective for good. For example:
1) Drinking healthy tea instead of soft drinks or water.
2) Washing rice before cooking!
3) "Shouganai" which means "it can't be helped!", a phrase they use instead of complaining or thinking negatively, for example when there's a long waiting-line or something negative that you cannot control happens.
4) Showing respect to people older than you, as well as your parents, employers or teachers, oh and even peers who are just more experienced than you in something.
5) Not eating till you're stuffed but till you're around 80% full (I can't say I always follow this, but it is a very good rule xD)
6) Humility, taking responsibility and apologizing when you've wronged someone. Not bragging or complimenting yourself outwardly.
7) The intentionality - for example how every movement has a purpose in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies (Sadou)
I could go on forever 😂😂
I like your post very much - I would love to learn more from your life in Japan! Thank you for sharing your experiences ☀
I didn't live there yet, but I'm fairly often in Japan (3-4 times per year) and I just love the way how things of everyday life can be ritualized. It gives you more awareness of your own habits and mindset and that even the little things can bring joy. Everytime I return home, I try to experience my everyday life and surroundings with more awareness. My ability to enjoy the small things at home like taking care of my garden or enjoying a good tea, definitely increased.
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The habit I developed that has helped me the most is after breakfast I plan the evenings dinner and prep as much of it as I can and then I 100% clean my kitchen, unload the dishwasher, wipe counters and stove etc. I run out of energy late in the day and used to have anxiety about 4 or 5 o'clock thinking what are we having for dinner.
What a great education to learn from other cultures. I married a man from a different culture, then we adopted our son from a different culture and now our son is engaged to a woman from another culture. I feel so blessed.🥰🙏
One thing I like to do almost every day is to write down at least 1 thing I'm grateful for that day. This is challenging to do when I have tough days but right after I do it, it completely changes my mood and I go to sleep feeling lighter and fortunate to have lived another day.
One habit I always had, then lost for a while, and embracing back since almost 2yrs now, is to take every day some time to enjoy nature. Even, if you live in a very busy city, the flower that is cracking from the tiles, or a nice balcony, or a tree, or any animal, for as small as an ant, is amazing to look at. Gives an instant peace of mind, gentleness and happiness boost moment.
And if I only can, I watch everytime the sunset and thanks for the daylight and warm it gave.
Little things goes far and have a huge impact we don't often consider on a daily rush.
Cheers from Poland!
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I love this
This was one of the best concept videos that I watched in a long time. I think we should all embrace positive rituals from other cultures.
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Absolutely!!!
I totally agree. Well frased !
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I have a journal that I write in every morning.
Four things- Gratitude- three things. Prayer- some people I’m praying for.
To do list- star the top two. And something I’m working on.
It takes less then five mins and it sets my mind at ease to have that “brain dump” done and start the day on a positive.
I’m originally from Indiana too! I live in LA with my wife now whom is first generation Thai. Something I noticed is how sweet her family is to each other, like ridiculously gentle in speaking to one another, not just nice- but like overly crazy sweet. I think if I saw a white American family like that it’d be so weird to me but it’s definitely rubbed off on me and I was recently told by a stranger that I’m the calmest person they’ve ever met which is a huge change to me.
I love to pair the habit of airing the home first thing in the morning with the habit of making all the beds, folding the throw blankets in the living room, fluffing all the pillows and picking up every room to it’s tidy state (because most of the time I am too tired for it the night before).
Even my two year old son is already helping this little ritual and it just feels amazing, starting our days to a tidy home.
Wonderful, I do the same. I also air after cooking/eating and before getting into bed - so restful to breath fresh air while falling asleep 🤗
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I like your idea of airing and tidying in the morning, and of making it a pleasant ritual. And it makes me feel less pressure to clean up before bed.
We lived in Shanghai for 5 years and I noticed everyone stuck to a steady schedule for arrival, lunch, and departure. At lunch, everyone left at the same time (at 12:00 noon) and took exactly a 1 hour lunch break and returned to work at 1:00 pm. They would often eat together and socialize. In the US, so many of colleagues would eat lunch at their desks alone and continue working. I realized then that’s important and beneficial to take a lunch break, so my husband and I would often meet and take a walk together. We’ve been back in the US for a few years now, but I still make it a point to take a break from work during my lunch break. I also try to follow their approach and end the work day at a reasonable time.
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In Europe lunch it is the bigger mail in the day, and longer. Its a menu with first, second dish and dessert. With less than an hour you dont have time to cook and eat, and if you have a family you have to eat with them etc. An hour is not much time, in same places is 1.30. And eating in your desk sounds dirty, xD.
Putting my kitchen to bed at night is a habit that I’ve learned benefits morning me more than anything else. I clean the kitchen well. Loading the dishwasher, making sure everything washable is off of the stove and counters, pots and pans dried and put away, degreased cook top etc. I’m always so happy to have a clean space when I wake up in the morning to make breakfast. It’s a habit that if I compromise on, I’m ALWAYS regretful the next day.
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Me as well! No matter how tired we are or how late it is.
I hope you recruit some of the rest of your family to help you such as even little children can help you load the dishwasher. That sounds like a big chore
One of my best habits: in bed by 7:30 pm, up at 4:00-4:30 a.m. Has pretty much cured my insomnia issues, plus I love being more in cycle with natural light (esp in summer).
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We typically rush to eat so we can go on to the next thing.
Shoes off is my #1 home rule.
Opening windows and doors is a daily habit.
Love the fact that your Mother in law is willing to teach to keep tradition alive
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Spend 15-30 minutes a day in a quiet atmosphere. I enjoy time in my cool basement listening to soothing music but it could easily be outside under a tree listening to the wind and birds. (I also enjoy spending quiet time under a small cover listening to the rain.) I find this to be a mind-clearing time that helps deal with the upcoming part of the day.
Other values I've adopted (live in Thailand long term): Giving so much grace- a mai pen rai attitude (it's okay, it doesn't matter); giving little gifts to friends often to show you thought of them (especially after you travel or just something small they like, like a fruit), respect for elders, -bending the head a little as you walk by to show deference, teaching children care and politeness toward adults, respecting others by using a low voice outside/on public transport and covering the mouth when speaking on the phone in public, being a generous host (definitely with you on the no shoes inside the home). Thanks for these great reminders of how we can adopt so much from the good in each other's cultures.
I write daily gratitudes at the end of each day. I actually text them to myself as a way of pausing and recognizing the blessings of each day. I write at least three things and I do not repeat what I recognize. This causes me to look deeply for those things for which I am grateful. Today I will acknowledge being grateful for finding this channel.
I👍 I read once you have a daily gratitude habit add why. I am grateful I found this channel because this info is helpful etc.
Being Asian, everything that you practice is what I grew up knowing. I can imagine how foreign our culture and customs may have seemed at first. But so happy you've embraced it and have incorporated it into your home. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel.
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I just found your channel. I am Indonesian and almost everything you say we practice in our daily life. I just want to add a habit that our family here and most other Indonesians do: smile more and be grateful more. I mean for everything. For good or bad. Even if bad things happen in your life, smiling and being grateful that they happened with a purpose, will make you a better person and always think positively in life. Even smiling at someone you meet on the street is also what we usually do here. You can brighten someone else's day without even realizing it. Well, even though we don't smile all the time at strangers, because it would feel weird but you get what I mean right? Thanks for sharing all this on your channel. I hope you and your family are always healthy and happy. Greetings from Indonesia.
Smiling at strangers here and there is like jumping on a more positive energy level and encouraging the other person to do the same. If they smile back, it is a win-win.
Agree with you in accepting not so pleasant experiences that may happen in life. Being thankful for those experiences, helps one move beyond them faster; not to mention the valuable lessons learned.
@@shidehhafezi6826 Yes, right. But if they don't smile back at you, that's fine too. I'm okay with that ^-^
And again, these two things are indeed something that was taught by my parents since I was little and have become my guideline until now
Gratitude and acceptance improve life tremendously. Your comment reminded me of my aunt telling me “acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.” Keeping a gratitude journal -looking for 3 things for which to be grateful every day- helps teach our brains to look for the positive and to cultivate a a more positive outlook.
Yes, smile to stranger. Even if you live in places or cities where people typically do not and think you’re weird for doing so. 😆
Speaking as someone with over a decade in healthcare... #8 "Move Your Body" is really, really, REALLY important. Many bodily systems (especially the lymphatic system) are dependent upon motion to some degree just to function, much less function well. Even something as prosaic as sitting in a chair, like in an office or classroom, can become less than healthy if done for too long. Much of the human body is a "use it or lose it" proposition, so... Move! :-)
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I’ve just begun Tai Chi/ Qi Gong classes in a local park. The movements are gentle and appear simple, but they can have a powerful impact and bring substantial improvements in body & mind. They can be adapted as needed for current limitations you may have. I encourage folks who love to sit on the sofa watching UA-cam videos as much as I do 😊 to look at some Qi Gong videos and join in for a few minutes to try it out.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Simple movement, have fun with it, or challenge yourself, break up the day, play!
😁 a huge habit that I've Incorporated is meditating every single morning before I get my kids off for school! I read an article that said the first 20 minutes of your mornings are so important for the rest of your day. So I am sure to get my kids up happy and in a great and wonderful mood!❤ Thank you so much for the amazing tips, they are awesome!
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Hi in Malaysia too every morning I would walk down into the lobby of our high rise
One habit which had a great impact on my life is journaling. I used to do so for a specific period of time and it enlightens me so much with clear thoughts and positive energy besides releasing any negative ideas or feelings. These days I am not used to having such diaries or journalling however I am tending to stick to that refreshing and amusing habit of journalling.
I learnt Chinese at university (UK) for four years 50 years ago. I couldn't speak it now to save my life, but your tones sound so good! I've lived in Japan nearly all my adult life and we've finally bought our own place. It's spacious - for one person - but there are two of us😮. There's almost no storage. I love it because it's bright and functional, but I do need to be super minimalist. I'm binge watching your videos😂.
Happy to have you here 🤗🙏
Great advice! Re: removing shoes, I’m Canadian and I believe all Canadians remove their shoes at the door. It may be only on the Prairies where we were farmers and ranchers and didn’t want to track mud into the house. It is weird to me when people don’t remove their shoes.
Having slippers available isn’t common but a great idea. Also having a place to put all those discarded shoes is brilliant.
In Ohio we often remove shoes, especially in the winter or if it’s rainy
Not all Canadians, as we come from all sorts of backgrounds!
I grew up in BC, we always removed our outside footwear and put on a pair of slippers.
One habit I recently started to practice is a morning and evening routine based on the fly lady. I still struggle with the evening routine, but got my morning routine slowly established. Since then I always have a nice bathroom and a good smelling toilet. I really love that. This year I startet to get all our stuff cleared out. To minimalize our life. So I really love your Videos, because they really help me, to stay focused.
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Love the flylady! Still do almost all of the baby steps!
I loved this video! As an Italian, I' m used to eat fresh food, our cuisin is very basic and we don't use much canned or processed food. My parents didn't teach me to take off my shoes at the entrance, but WE ABSOLUTELY do it now, as well as changing our clothes and wearing home clothes. I always open the windows and in winter this is a big issue with my husband, who's like you😂. I love Asian culture and please make more videos like this!
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same in Portugal, we keep the windows open untill dark (unless no one is home); the markets with fresh food are very common although younger generations prefer the supermarkets.
most people change into slippers and "home clothes" when they get home but not at the entrance (guests walk with their shoes in the home);
excercise in public was not common but now it's very normal to see people running or using excercise machines at public parks. In the past and still now, people would walk everywhere
I live in Malaysia and the best Asian habit I can think of, that you didn't mention but probably do, is sharing food with family and friends. I have chickens and a garden so regularly give my in-laws eggs and fruit or veggies.😊
What I absolutely appreciate is your willingness to embrace and learn from other cultures. Giving them the respect they deserve. In times where we rarely try to see good in other people let alone cultures; this is so refreshing and lovely. I appreciate you and see that’s the way of living a happy life.
Aww the memories you're bringing me back!😌🌿 We lived in Japan on and off for 10 years with my husband being in a Japanese band and their culture was what truly opened my eyes to essentials and minimalism....
Also, to have less but being more curated about our spaces, wardrobe....
It's something I'll forever treasure!
What an amazing experience!
Love these! The habit that helps keep me sane is to slow down. In the past I lived in Japan and Hungary and I remember thinking how much I didn't miss the grind (versus large US city). Slowing down helps reduce stress and forces you to make more intentional choices.
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My head was nodding in agreement when you were talking about the German practice of opening windows. I lived outside Chicago growing up and my full German mom used to crack open the window to her bedroom in the middle of winter. All night long that air was coming in.
As a German, a lot of these habits were familiar to me. Except we did use quite a lot of canned food still and I had to improve on that in my cooking as an adult. My Irish husband laughed at me for insisting that 'shoes live in shoeheim' when we first got together but he got on board easily enough. In turn, I've learned to appreciate sodabread and storytelling.
Oh those outside dance classes! I lived in China and I loved them. One class I did was literally 1.5 hours long, the lady was on a small stage, everyone around me was elderly and they had much more energy than me. 😀
I agree about the fresh air. When I lived in South Korea, my school would open all of the windows in the classroom in the dead of winter. I started getting into the habit of doing that. I still air out my room weekly.
And don’t forget to drink hot water. 😉
What about hot water? Please explain.
I was born in Iran and lived there till I was 16. Respect for people who are older and have had more experience is valued in the Persian culture. It could be family, neighbors, teachers, or coworkers. It is specially important to spend time with your older grand parents and being in their presence. I remember my great-grandmother was the oldest person in our family. Other family members would visit with her and ask for her advice if they were faced with an issue in their life and they felt her insight would be helpful to them.
Also, teachers are respected because they are educators. At the end of the schools year we would thank them for their efforts.
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As recently as the 1960's/70s, these things were also commonplace in the American South, in both black and white households. I am not sure exactly what brought about the changes to this. The 70s seemed to bring more mothers working outside of the home, more divorce, and more adults focusing on themselves as individuals, rather than as members of a family. This is not to say that there is not a time and place for these things, just seems like these would be even more reason to seek out others with life experience and time to share-like grandparents, aunts, and uncles. As someone who spent as much time as possible with extended family growing up, it seems odd that younger folk are eager to dismiss their elders as 'being out of touch' or 'not relevant', then consider it remarkable and fabulous when social media tells us ways to save money or grow a garden or any number of things that used to be just a way of life.
Drinking ginger lemon tea after a big meal ☺️ my aunt is Vietnamese and taught us this. Always seems to make the stomach and body so happy!!
Sounds yum!
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The food looks amazing! You’re so lucky to have such an attractive and kind husband and his mother is so nice to teach you. What a wonderful relationship!
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I am also a “foreign daughter-in-law” but in Cantonese. I really relate to a lot of this video! The big difference being that as a Canadian, shoes off at the door is already standard. It’s the addition of the house shoes that was new for me when I met my in-laws.
Nice! Do you speak Cantonese? It’s so different than Mandarin ☺️
@@AtoZenLife other than the names of my favourite foods, not a word! I think the deafness in my right ear makes it harder for me to match the intonation properly. I kind of gave up trying. 🤷♀️
I am also a Canadian daughter in law to a Hong Kong Chinese family! 😊
The shoe wearing always wierded me out like you could have Dookie on your shoes and now it's all-over your house 😅
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I studied abroad in summer one time in China and I fell in love with the Chinese people, their food and culture. I really enjoyed this video and see how quite a few of these habits are also German habits that we’ve picked up while living here.
And also, how cool is that you’re an American, married to a Chinese man, living in Germany?! Makes for such an interesting and rich life!
Oh I didn’t know that about you! Such a free spirit. It’s really such a small world 😂
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I was born and raised in the Philippines. I came in the US when I was 19. My grandma always said, “don’t place your purse on the floor”. She said that your purse is where you house your money or valuables and by putting it down on the floor - you’re lowering the energy of welcoming the abundance in your life. You suppose to always carry it up high or place it elevated.
I’m surprised when I see some women place their purses on the public bathroom floor - it’s very unsanitary. I think it’s a double whammy for a chance to have life’s unfortunate events. 😅
Thanks for always sharing your wisdom!
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Yes! Mala suerte to put your handbag on the floor, also bad luck to hang on to broken items that you intend to "fix" but never get to.
My husband and I are from Indiana, and we went to Interlaken, Switzerland for our honeymoon. We were out walking one night and were surprised to see a group of people dancing to music in someone’s backyard, in cowboy boots. We had no idea people did this in other countries. It was so cute and refreshing to see this 😊
Fidgeting in great for weight management - non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) burns a huge amount of calories during the day. I agree having the capacity for stillness is also important.
A simple habit to share is that I hang my clothes in the wardrobe different ways depending on if the garment is to be reused again or fresh from the wash. Reused the hanger is facing in. It makes less mess in the bedroom and less laundry :)
I do the same haha xD
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We've learned SO MUCH from our friends and our time in China. We've learned about the importance of family, how to love and live in a smaller space and how to forgo fads and such in favor of good food and good friends. I always say I love your videos but friend I LOVE this one!! :)
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Sleeping early and waking up early regardless of weather it’s a work day or a weekend 😊
Having early breakfast
Having early dinner.. 6pm max since I sleep at 9pm
Thank you.🙏Marylander here🇺🇲 Last year, began Qi Gong at 61 y/o. Eating one ingredient, organic foods. Sweep floors and clean toilet daily. Only have you tube, Nature videos, running on TV. It is a peaceful retired way of life for me living alone😊
I'm Swiss and we always take off our shoes at the door. even when we visit friends. Even when craftsmen come, they either take off their shoes or put plastic covers over their shoes😁But I know that not all Swiss people are like that. Thank you for the good video and I also want to take the tip about eating slowly to heart. best regards from Switzerland. Bettina❤
As a Canadian we were raised doing most of these and you reminded me to appreciate these simple things. Thank you!
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because they arent Asian habits. They European, African, American (except USA it seems), Asian... Its always as US people thinks their culture is the standard, but Occidental people: you never are in house with shoes on, you buy your bread for the day, you air the house in the morning. I even didnt know that the canned tomatoes exist, what a weird thing.
As a Japanese person, drinking hot drinks is one of the Asian habits that I absolutely abide by. I drink hot tea or hot water even in summer.
This habit I learned about while working in a Japanese restaurant in the US. Hot, hot lemon water is how I prefer to start each morning. So so good. ❤
@@mirna-garcia hot drinks or even warm drinks such as tea and water are actually very good for your digestion. It also helps reduce the greasy feeling after eating fried foods. Cold water is not good for your stomach long term.
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Taking shoes off at the door is also typical in Canada. It is considered rude (for most) to walk into your own or someone else's home with your shoes on. 👞👟👠
We have 3 sons adopted from China. The Chinese grandmas taught us the art of layering up those babies. While not always practical with more western style climate control, we used the soft under layers a lot whenever we head outdoors to play in Colorado winters. Loved this video. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I enjoyed this. I was born in the Caribbean and some of the things we practice are on your list. Like taking your shoes off at the front door, opening windows and door (that's actually one of the first thing that's done in the morning) and cooking with mostly fresh ingredients.
I practice every single one of these habits-except # 5 yin yang. I wake up before sunrise, heat water and add fresh lemon and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt. After drinking it I take a walk and then come home to meditate and have green tea. Then I make my bed because I like the bedding to air out.
May i know why himalayan salt? As i heard all kind of salt is bad for our health. Lemon yes hot water yes but first time i heard about salt
@@brokegirl123 no salt is very essential for our health, you should research more about it ☺
All the points you mentioned my mother has been doing it since she’s a young girl. I used to laugh at her when she asked me to follow these. As I got older I began to do them more and more. My mom is 85. She opens the doors and windows wide first thing in morning to let out stale air. She has winter and summer house slippers. She changes into indoor clothes when she’s back from outing. She walks in the morning and collects edibles on her way around the neighborhood. She makes dough and skin and cooks from scratch. Grocery stores are with 3 minutes driving so we buy enough for a week. She’s strict in keeping house dust and clutter free. Chewing and eating slow is a given because this is how the flavor can be savored and appreciated (also showing respect to the one who made the food). I am retired and single. I don’t think I’d marry and try to change a non Asian senior guy to do all that we’ve been doing for centuries.
My french Canadian husband is not open minded as you are! He serve Lipton soup when I am sick! While I prepare chicken soup with vegetables from scratch when the family is sick. That been say, i think you are very positive person to point out the benefits coz as on any culture there are also many downside in chinese live style. But you always keep the right one!
When i was younger, i always enjoyed Lipton soup.
Habit i continue to this day off with the shoes and on with the Canadian slippers at the front door
I'm Asian and I just noticed I practiced most of the habits you said, especially cooking with fresh ingredients. I canned stuff sometimes, like pickles and tomato sauce.
Born and raised in New Jersey here (Union County) and I love listening to Mandarin Chinese being spoken. I can listen to people speaking Mandarin for hours, and at one point in my life, I was learning the language however unfortunately gave up (I didn't have anyone in my life to practice with). I've been a subscriber for a couple years now and I'd love to see future videos with similar content. Thank you for sharing.
It’s a beautiful language! Thanks for watching ❤️
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Thank you for sharing these habits. One habit that I practice which is inspired by Asian culture is the head bow. It feels natural to greet others and say thank you with a head bow vs. a handshake.
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In Norway we also remove the outdoor shoes, and I think that's common in all Scandinavia. If we're going to a party with more formal dress code in someones home, we always bring nicer indoors shoes. Otherwise we just walk inside in the socks, guest-slippers are not common.
Great habits! My family is African and I believe these habits are practiced pretty much in most non western cultures. I related to every habit and while in college found that I shared similar habits, family rearing, and behavioral traits with my Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European classmates. Having lived in America almost my whole life and travelled thru 6 continents, I’ve found that these habits and customs are very synonymous to most non western cultures. Has anyone else had this experience?
i'm hungarian so i'm from a western culture (which is though easten european or central european lol but still part of the west) but we also have such habits and lifestyle choices. i really don't get why it's such a big deal or an exotic thing to take off your shoes when you enter a house or going to a market or buying food from your neighbour or using your own lawn for producing veggies or even meat lol
@@kytiladdy Totally agree with you. It is no big deal at all, everybody does air the house, gets fresh food, takes the shoes off at the door and so on.
@@kytiladdy Taking off your shoes is definately a common practice/the polite thing to do if you're from a northern state or from Canada. I'm pretty sure its because of the mud in the spring and fall and wet snow/salty ice in the winter.
Polish here. Yeah, we also do most of these things here. Every time I see an American film where someone throws themselves on the bed or the sofa in their shoes, I cringe so hard (even worse is when a character prepares a meal for someone, the other person doesn't eat it for whatever reason, so the first person just throws the freshly cooked meal to the bin. I mean, PUT IT IN THE FRIDGE AND EAT LATER, the wastefulness makes me actually angry - and of course I know not every one in America does that, but I'm thinking it has to be at least somewhat of a thing among richer people, if it's portrayed so often and so casually on TV).
@@kytiladdy omg I love Hungarian culture. The most fascinating history. Budapest is such a beautiful and rich historical city. You’re right. You are from a western culture, I think I meant more so like British and American. Thanks for the clarification. Trust me a lot of these concept will seem like a big deal to a lot of the “modern” people here.
I’m Chinese and I feel less Asian for not doing half these habits although I know about them. Thank you for your timely reminder to stick to these habits especially the ventilation because mould really is growing!!!
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Ventilating the house is important in all of continental Europe as well 😊 same with cooking and buying fresh food
I learned this from my mother and we are from the Midwest. I will open the windows on a very cold winter day,just for a few minutes. We always remove our shoes and have house shoes and slippers. But I do know a lot of people that refuse to open their windows, they walk on their carpets with dirty outside shoes and refuse to chop their own veggies. 😂 I don't think these tips strictly Asian or swedish.
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I love the slow eating habit! It makes lots of sense.
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My mum is English and I am Australian and these are pretty much how mum has always lived her life. Not necessarily for the same reasons but just that it felt right. So when either of us get slack or are not able to do these things our lives feel out of kilter. I totally relate to the cold air but I usually open up when we are not in the room to freshen it up and I will close the windows and doors and then warm it up. ❤
Feng shui habit of moving 27 items has helped me stay on top of decluttering. If I don’t feel motivated at all I start the focus there and it helps my mood and keeps chi flowing.
I always love watching your videos no matter how far the date is than today. It's like my personal textbook that I do go by and want to learn more 🥰
Xie xie for your video. I am married to a Chinese man and all of these are things I have embraced in our home. I did chuckle at the opening of doors and window in the middle of winter but actually laughed out loud when i heard we grew up in the same State.😂
I’d love to hear and see more of your life in China and/or the influence of the culture of your husband’s family. For example, can you tell us about your experience learning Mandarin and your use of languages in parenting?
I would love to see this too. Came for the minimalism, but stayed for the culture! Great video, Marissa! x
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@@SkySpiral8 I tend to often (sometimes foolishly) look on the rose-colored glasses side of life, but I will heed your advice. Thank you. :)
Such nice video! As a leg jiggler myself, it turned out to be anxiety. As soon as I started treatment it went away except for days or moments that cause me anxiety. Which totally explains why stillness and simple living are so great in handling anxiety ❤
In Spanish culture we mop the floor once a week and I just love how clean it makes the house smell and feel
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It's so beautiful to note that South Asian cultures have identical concepts. We have the same concepts advocated in Indian culture too :) Lots of love :)
those habits are in the rest of the world too. In Europe, South America, Africa...
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there is no such thing as a "south Asian" thats a term made up by white people.
fun fact to the German "Stoßlüften": "Stoß" [shtos] means "push" or "impact".
"Luft" = "air", "lüften" = to ventilate, to refresh.
It is commun to open the windows completely for a short amount of time
Love this video and concept! My korean husband has changed me a lot and vice versa ^^ Now I would never think of wearing shoes inside (yuck) and we eat a lot more fresh greens with our meals. For my husband I think I helped him learn how to relax and not take work so seriously
This is great info! I’ve learned some great Asian habits like drinking hot water and I never drink ice water. Other habits non asian I believe are: having lemon water in the morning and having a tablespoon of evoo with lemon! It’s very cleansing! I feel that some of these habits are also European and Latin American, like eat slow and enjoy your food, as eating is also a social event!
Here in Scandinavia it’s the norm to remove shoes at the door. Absolutely more hygienic!
Very nicely explained!! I am from India and some practices we follow apart from what you have explained-
1. Cleaning hand with soap before and after eating
2. Drinking water at least half n hour after meals
3. Use water instead of toilet paper
4. Wetwipe tables after meals
Hara hachi bu, the Japanese term originating from Okinawa, meaning “Eat until you are 80% full.” I became aware of this when reading about The Blue Zones throughout the world. It’s been a helpful practice for me.
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Thank you for this video ! I am Chinese myself, but as a late 90's kid we seem to have grown up without a lot of the good habits mentioned in this video. Thank you for the reminder ;)
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Making my bed every day makes a difference im my energy flow I've noticed. Well, I moved from a 3 to an one room appartement so it looks quite messy when I don't do it. But it gives me a good kickstart inti the day.
Loved this video! I do all of the life-affirming things you highlighted. In addition I walk in the early morning, have the largest meal at noon and do not eat after sunset. In bed by ten if possible, following Ayurvedic precepts which guide us toward health and longevity. No iced or cold drinks. Raised as an Army brat in Europe all of what you outlined is familiar. We lived in Stuttgart when I was a tot and the windows were ALWAYS open!
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I grew up in Eastern Ontario Canada and we always removed our shoes at the door of homes. ALWAYS. Some businesses even have slippers at the entrance for you if they expect you to remove your shoes there too. And it’s a common thing for older family members to carry house slippers or shoes with them.
Same here with the house shoes and slippers. And I live in the US.
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Just returned from a trip to Vietnam.We visited a farm where we were offered warm water with lime juice & honey.Felt instantly refreshed & have been having it every morning now.Enjoyed the Vietnamese food, specially pho soup and all the sea food.Everything fresh!
Stoßlüften in Germany is done only to exchange the air. In winter time it takes just a few minutes until it is considerably colder in the room. It reduces the moisture in the air. And dry air heats up much quicker with much less energy than humid air. That actually saves money. (there have been studies done on this). If you let your walls cool out (opening the windows for longer than 30 - 60 minutes, depending on outside temperatures!), moisture will kling to the cold walls and mold can build even then!
I love Stoßlüften and the fresh air you have afterwards, but I do take care not to let the room cool down too much.
love that you are a fellow-midwesterner!!
i opened the windows and doors during the chicago winters every monday once my fam was out of the house. i did it on monday/laundry day bc i line dry our clothes
@ 11:11 I had read that book as well. I hope you enjoy it.
Getting early morning sunlight had helped me feel a lot better.
Good video again, thanks! The concept of shoes off when entering the home and putting on some other shoes on is a standard since my childhood, in France as well as in Germany.
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I love to open doors and windows summer or winter to get fresh air in. I live in a small house with my husband and special needs brother. It gets so stagnant in there. Thanks for your unique channel.
Hi Marissa!
I am swedish and live in Sweden. Have you ever been here?
All of those things you share as chinese or asian habits we have similar in scandinavia.
For some reason we have alot in common with the chinese way of living. It´s the simplicity, the thought of an all around view on health, body and selfcare in daily life, the aestetics and as simple things as that we always take of our shoes when entering someones home.
I have not but hope to go someday! Thanks for watching 🤗
the same in Occidental countries.
I'm about to reboot my life and move to Uppsala for good in Autumn. I cannot wait to see how these things are in Sweden.
@@evernightt Oh, Uppsala is a nice town. Are you going to study there?
@@wonderingsanna Yes, i'll be studying there.
So much common sense is spoken here I feel. Japanese culture seems to make so much sense, with regard to day to day living a better life! Eating slowly is a really good one. Removing shoes at the front door. Letting the energy flow in the house, and opening the windows. I LOVE this, thank you for this video. I live in West Devon, England, and try to follow these things myself - to live a better, healthier life. Another tip is to never sleep under a wooden beam, as it pushes down bad health on you. xxx
I am from the Caribbean and I do most of these (I walk during my lunch hour) and even though we are somewhat americianized we still have access to fresh foods. I was very focused on the fresh foods once I had my first child. I need to do better with my teas though lol. However I still learnt a few new points and I really enjoyed this.
I get planters fasciitis so i can not go without shoes. I have to have good support or it flairs up.
But a habit i developed was rotating everything i use. I got this idea because i used to give dinner parties for a wealthy gentleman every Fri night.
The person before me used the top china plates over & over. The beautiful china had faded out. But there was a large stack & the ones starting in the middle of the stack were as crisp in color as if they were new! So every time i put the dishes back up i would place them on the bottom of the stack.
This soon became a habit to always rotate everything. Glasses,cloth napkins, towels, washcloths, underwear, shoes. Everything.
It makes everything last much longer. Stay brighter etc.
One note, i do clean my shoes every morning spraying & wiping them inside and outside before i put on the next pair to rotate of course.
It is very interesting to me that a lot of these habits (taking your shoes off inside, cooking with fresh local ingredients, opening the windows) are common practice in Germany where I come from.
Thanks so much for this video. I liked it a lot!!!
Love these! Especially the orderly entryway one (goals ngl). I am American but have travelled a bit so have acquired some of these habits over time. One that I actually got from childhood in Minnesota is taking shoes off at the door. We had wall to wall carpet and my mom was a stickler for clean carpet. We had one relative who would not do it which made her bananas (understandably).
One habit I try to do lately is clean the kitchen while I'm cooking, so that I basically sit down to eat and there are no dishes except the ones on the table. It's also an ADHD hack. Whenever I am preparing food/coffee/waiting for something to cook, I use that time productively so that when I'm done, I have very little left to do. Has really improved my quality of life
Just found your channel recently and subscribed! Lovely positivity, thanks.
My simple habit is to play /practice guitar 2 or 3 times a week. It is delightfully mindful - i can’t concentrate on anything but my fingers, the guitar strings and the Tablature in front of me!
I make the bed every morning. It sets the tone for the day, is simple to accomplish and the bedroom looks so pleasant as a result.
Canadian here, and we take our shoes off indoors. I could not imagine people walking in my house with shoes worn outdoors.
Great video!