We watch Anne of all trades to see Anne, not to see Anne pretending to be a caricature of Anne. Thanks for the honesty and please don’t feel pressure to pretend to be anything other than your ‘in the moment self’ for our sake ❤ you’re not alone and we’re rooting for you 💪
I know I am late to this video by a year, but I just want to say that I feel less alone watching other women with ADHD and struggle with completing projects. It’s a battle to find hacks and tools to help us keep going and not feel like total failures. Thank you for being real!
Never forget how amazing you are... You show the world amazing things and also take us along for the harsh reality... Life is not and will never be gum drops and lollipops and we need to stop allowing people to act like it is. You continue to show that making lemonade is the best path to success and survival. Stay passionate and keep working so hard toward your own and our own improvements as a society.
Just know that your openness and transparency means a lot to many people. Depression and anxiety are so prevalent today and your willingness to share your challenges gives encouragement and hope to a lot of folks watching. You have an amazing will to fight and great days are coming for you again soon!
You, my dear, are an evangelist for honest, thoughtful, brutally real transparency, and introspection. I used to say I wanted to be more like you because I thought you were cool and did cool things but now I think I want to be like you because you’re human and know you’re human. And you still do cool things. I’m trying to convince my wife I need two goats and a cow.
Based off the last few months of content, it really sounds like Adam is a freaking hero. I know things have been rough, and having him help out on the farm and the channel can't be an easy adjustment either of you. Way to go Adam, for stepping up where it matters, for hoping for a better future, being in the discomfort with Anne in solidarity and care! Anne, it's been lovely to hear you talk with such positivity about Adam and recognising his skills and contributions. Keep at it you two, you'll be okay ❤️
Me too. So proud of you. It has been a heck of a few years. You being you makes us feel hopeful in humanity. Keep doing you and finding joy in the little things. Carpe buildem.
simply, build the chair. All of the joy, love, happiness, energy and satisfaction is found in the "doing". sometime the doing involves a poor measurement, misplaced cut or a sanding error. start over and build again. build the chair. and the next one.
I've been through a hellhole myself, and for the time being I simply don't have much in my life that I *_HAVE TO_* do. It became so obvious to me just 2 days ago when my old house(1947) started a leak inside because of just a huge load of snow on top of the roof. I'm alone and don't have any harness or any of that, so I've been hesitant to go up there and removing it all. It was when the leak started to become worse, that I simply had no other choice but to act. I simply picked up a ladder and went up there and got rid of most of it, especially around the area where the leak was. It had instant results where it stopped leaking completely, and it was such a relief because I was expecting the worse of having to call the insurance company etc. As much as we need rest, it is crucial to have things we actually have to do as well. It's all about the balance, and I know I got things I just need to get into my life again that has to be done, because without opportunities life becomes rapidly worse.
I think you are very brave to go online to admit your weaknesses. You truly rock and are a wonderful role model for women and girls of all ages. Keep up the great work!
Failure is just the first step in learning. I have done it so many times. I'm currently making a hideous lap quilt. I am trying a method using a serger instead of a sewing machine. But I'm doing it. And I've learned....my next one will be better and the next one even better. Thank you for keeping it real.... it's ok to find enjoyment in fuzzy butts and yet still be depressed or pissed at the hubby (no offense Adam of No Trades, just an example) or just plain defeated by weather or animals. You can be all those things or laughing and crying with the fur kids. "If you are going through hell, keep going." Winston Churchill
As someone who loves woodworking, is also dealing with many of the same struggles as you including mental health, and who has way too many started but unfinished projects I very much appreciate what you're doing with your honestly and openness. I'm excited to see you do the chair and watch the table build video. Thank you for your contribution to our community across the world.
In a world full of "perfect" influencers who are an inch deep, it's really refreshing to go through a journey with you. Everyone has trials, tribulations, and problems. Noone is free from fault or self-doubt. Tackling things head-on and taking strides to change takes real guts. You're real, which is the major reason I love and appreciate the channel and your journey. Life isnt a series of perfectly captured "instagrammable moments" I am looking forward to continuing this journey with you, come hell or high water! Very excited to see many MANY more project videos to come
We only see a glimpse of the struggles these last few years have been. It's so easy to lose confidence with the stresses/struggles/set backs you've had to deal with. It would take it's toll on anyone. Coming up on 35 years of starting my small woodworking business and lose confidence time to time. Finish those last two chairs & do whatever you can to get it back. Don't worry, it will return. Focus on the amazing accomplishments you've had & just imagine how incredible it will feel when your dreams fall into place. We all support you & wish nothing but that. I'll wear my Anne of All Trades shirt to send positive energy your way. Take care Anne!
Anne, Never give up, Never surrender. Always remember, there are more people that love you and what you do than there are of those who don't and those who don't - don't matter anyway. Much respect from Grundy County TN.
Kudos for talking openly about your mental health, I fully understand you it is hard to do. But from experience I can tell you it helps and will get better, I have my black dog days but less and less now. Talking more about mental health will help for sure. Stay strong and looking forward to seeing more of your great life unfold.
You are voicing the things that a lot of us are going through. Thanks for being brave. I needed this message that we can complete projects and have faith in ourselves.
Don't feel bad about taking forever on the chairs. I took over 3 years to build a lofted bed for my channel. I started it before kid #4 was born and finally finished it after she turned 3. :)
When I was in the middle of my burnout I got sick of people saying things like getting back to the old me… I was me already. I had seen other getting back to their old me and getting burnout number 2 and 3… my goal was and is to stay me in the now and become a “me 2.0” in the future. This type of video makes me love your channel even more than I already did. Keep it up. I hope to see more of “Ann of all trades 2.0” in the future.
One of the realest woodworking videos I have ever seen. Everyone struggles with something but most are too afraid to share it. Thank you for trusting us with your true feelings. You are stronger than most people even if you don’t see it. God bless you.
You are NOT failing at anything, the world is failing you. You are so amazing and talented and you must try to remember that everyday. This has been a rough few years for you and for your pain and suffering I am very sorry you went through all that, but just wait until your dreams come true and you can look back on this time as a true learning experience. Stay strong and keep doing whatever makes you happy and everything else will fall into place.
Failed? - No ! Gathered more life experience so that you can do it better next time? - Yes. Context and perspective is everything. You are amazing, it's time to fogive yourself. Take care awesome lady.
It's not failure it's only a setback, it's not a failure, it's a life lesson that you can stop and take a deep breath and focus on your next step of the journey of life. You are one amazing lady; you have proven just how strong you are, and to tell everyone about what you have been going through and I promise you are not along, I have been there and not it took me a long time, but I got there. Anne, you have one amazing channel, and that why I watch your videos, thank you for sharing your journey with us.💖💖💖💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹🌹💖💖💖💖💖💖
Anne, kudos to you for talking about this. you have been one of my heros for a few years now which might sound strange coming form a 71 year old grandfather of 9 grandkids.. You're my hero because I have 3 daughters and you have showed me that they are capable of anything. Ny oldest dauhter got some very nice tools from her father in law when he passed away becuse she does more woodworking than either of his two sons. My middle daughter has renovated two houses now and moved halfway across the country so she and her family could live a more self sufficient lifestyle in the country. My youngest daughter has also done a lot of home renocvtion projects and also moved halfway across country and is now living on 22 acrees witrh her husband, two sons and daughter. they too, are looking for a more self sufficient lifestle.,oh, did i mention that they are both homeschooling their three kids. I have recommended your channel to all of them for the wholesome, helpful content you provide. Keep up the good work Anne.
As someone with ADD I cannot recommend enough the book "driven to distraction". There are some very helpful things in it too help identify behaviors and coping mechanism for attention deficit disorder that have helped me a lot.
Anne, your courage to continue in the face of all the challenges is inspiring. My guess is that you won’t allow yourself to recognize your own courage, but we do. The woodworking, the teaching, the farming, the myriad other skills and projects that you share have become secondary, in the hearts of your followers, to your health and joy. Thank you for being honest with us. Your spirit and heart are what holds us here, whether cheery or struggling. (( ))
I could not have talked about this in a UA-cam myself. You are very brave and the more I see, the more I respect you. Thanks for being such an awesome inspiration to me for my own business.
You're a superstar, Anne, on so many levels. The courage you've shown, to be open with your struggles, whether it's personal, professional or both, is immeasurable. Keep fighting the good fight, on all fronts, because we'll all continue to show our love and support no matter what. Much love, Anne ❤🤗
Ann, Watching true growth happen brings me great joy. These pains will serve to strengthen your mental toughness and resolve. As a cancer survivor (and 10 surgeries with two near death experiences) I have learned that sometimes just getting up in the morning is a victory, but all of it has deepened me as a person and I know that, even with limitations, I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me.
Don't give up Anne. You're a legend. Figure out what is really important to you and what needs to be done to accomplish it. Then go for it. And btw go look for someone else to share your life with. The fact that you're so devoted to that you are doing doesn't mean you can't be with someone. Just make sure they know what you're doing and what it will mean for them.
I'm sorry to hear that you hit a bad patch, after a sustained sprint; but it sounds like you are on your way to a more balanced path forward. It sounds like you and Adam are finding your way through the maze that is life, and I think you'll be stronger for it. Best wishes to your continued, mellower, success.
You talk about wanting to be the type of person we expect to see when we hit an Anne of All Trades Video and call that "joyful fun filled" - I'd like to say that while I certainly love your deeply joyful nature, the person I expect to see when I hit one of these videos is exactly who I see every time - you hitting a rough patch, or needing to present with different energy is never a disappointment. Obviously you don't owe your audience access to any private emotions, but I really appreciate your emotional honesty to just say "hey i'm not feeling like the happy-go-lucky Anne right now, I'm feeling like the Anne who's working through some things". I want to express both that your well-being and personal life should always come before any perceived obligation to your audience, but also that the value you're bringing to your audience is more than the light-hearted kind. Seeing you persevere through hard times, and hearing your musings as you use your projects and goals as ways to reflect on those struggles is really moving and often helps us in the audience reflect along with you about our own struggles and goals. And seeing that its OK and normal not to be a superhero all the time is important too. I'm really proud of everything you have accomplished so far, and I'm wishing truly all the best to you and your family. And on a much lighter note, those chairs and that table are GORGEOUS.
A lesson we all have to learn. Know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, etc. life is not fun during some seasons. Thanks for the honesty. Many are pretenders that harm others who feel they don’t measure up to an Internet illusion.
46 years ago I also went thru a hell realm. Changes all happened at once. It changed the direction of my life, both from where I lived to the focus of my life. I realized because of the car accident, that there was a direction one can take or at least acknowledge, which is the inner direction. That not only was life lived in the outer world, but that there was an inner path and direction that offered (from books I read) the sort of peace that is not dependent on any-thing. That knowledge came directly from that mishap. So I changed coasts and today all those years later can look back on that tragic accident, as something that happened that much good came out of. Since my life had changed so radically soon after the crash, that new direction was like I went boing- now go that way. It was like I needed a cosmic bonk on the head to get me to change directions and wake up.
So I think what I am saying is that hell realms happen- life is changing all the time, and I suggest respectfully that you not judge what happened. Take time to squeeze all the juices out of all your experiences and give the nectar a bit of time to mature. Then take a small taste. It might taste good. Remember that Zen story about the farmers son who broke is leg trying to break a wild stallion. The son felt like a failure and he mopped. The next week the army showed up in his town, grabbing anyone under a certain age. They did not take the son, cause of his broken leg. What seems a disaster today, might just be a blessing in disguise. You may look back in 10-15 years and thank your lucky stars you got hit in the face with a bag of sh*t. Well well well, ya never can tell.
Hey Anne, I had a similar project like your chair. It was a goofy mini bike that I built for an off road 100 mile mini bike race. I did the race in 2019 but the bike broke down around 60 miles in. I immediately started gathering parts to improve the bike and finish the race in 2020. WELL........ yeah, that didn't happen. In that time I seriously injured my back to the point that it was hard to walk. I was self employed and lost nearly all income by May 2020. I fell into deep depression and things got very, very dark. I thought my wife and kids would do better if I just wasn't around being "useless." I personally believe every day after Aug, 2020 is bonus time. Only love from other people and God kept me going. My mental, spiritual and physical health are all better, but never perfect. AND I STILL NEED TO DO THAT RACE! I can't begin to express how inspiring you and your channel are to me. You and Adam rock. I want to visit that school someday.
Anne, I have woodworking projects, leatherworking projects (all non-commissioned) and various other "to-do" list items mounting up all the time. Life gets in the middle of it all. I find myself constantly overwhelmed with it. So, the other day, I grabbed my oldest project, the repair and refinishing of an old end table I picked up off the side of the road a few years ago and I decided, I NEED to do this, NOW! Well, suffice to say, the table is near completion and in order to accommodate that job, I found myself organizing my shop and de-cluttering my life. Suddenly, I feel the motivation again! Catching up on your videos, as well as the other woodworkers I follow has also given me the motivation I need to keep going with it. Thank you so much for your channel and for sharing your story. You are an inspiration.
You have given me hope. I brought my grandfather’s spindle chair from MN to CA 30 years ago, in pieces because all the glue failed. So it is a kit. Now I think I will bring the parts down from the attic and go do it. Thanks for the inspiration.
You have been an inspiration over the years, and you will continue to be an inspiration for the years to come. You are fortunate to have some amazing people around you, people who you have touched in your special way, and who are now getting their chance to touch your life in an uplifting way as well. Looking forward to continue watching your progress in the process of life and to draw more inspiration from your strength and fortitude.
I tuned in/subscribed around the time this petite Maker cut and welded a salmon ladder and then WENT UP IT because someone told her she "couldn't". If that isn't the definition of "nothing will stop me from getting my goals", nothing is. Hang in there (no pun intended!) whittle by whittle you'll knock out all your goals (pun intended!)
I’m just finishing a workbench build that I started 3-4 years ago. Once you finish something you soon forget how long it tool. Next project is a shaving horse (i’ve watched your video several times) and then I’m gonna build a Windsor chair. Your chair building videos have been a big inspiration for me and made me realize it might not be impossible to make one. I live in Finland and we don’t have green ash or oak or any other ring porous wood available. I have pine, spruce, , larch and maple. I’ve never really understoor why diffuse porous wood isn’t used for spindles. Maybe I’ll find out… Thanks for all the content you’ve shared!
Anne, one step in front of the other. " in woodworking the end is putting on a finish. I tell myself..."Finish it!" another helpful phrase came from my friend Mark who said "Do something {relevant) every day!" It's helped me. I would also say as I've said to my clients " When your criticizing yourself for what you haven't done turn around and look back at what yo have, and realize your in the present,
I was a little sad when you said you're still on the struggle bus, but by the end, the old?, optimistic sounding Anne was was back, I feel much better, thanks for sharing this Anne
Girl, even through your tough moments you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing. You are in my pray and I look forward to seeing your story unfold❤️
I love your videos. But your mental, physical, and spiritual health is most important. Your honesty and humor is refreshing. Even if we have to wait for you, we'll be there for you when you are ready to go once again.
Anne/Adam - you are enough. People love to see the wins because it’s exciting, but preparing to win is tedious, boring and painful. Never apologize for putting first things first.
Thanks for sharing with us. So many people have been down the same road. Growing stronger is often a painful process. What does not destroy us makes us stronger. 💞
I am so glad I found your channel. I’m right there right now. These last two years have been so devastating. My house, my car, my boyfriend, my business. Starting now at ground level. But it’s really hard to get motivated. I have never slept so much in my life. Hang in there. Just have to look at each other for encouragement. I have become a hermit. It’s so hard to get going because around here it’s mostly everyone wants everything for free. Thanks for sharing your story. You are not alone.
You are incredibly brave! Thank you for being real on the internet and sharing your challenges. I often think UA-camrs make projects look so easy and then when I try I will hit a few walls.... every time, and sometimes I don't finish things. I just appreciate so much, when people share their authentic self. It's okay to struggle and it's raw and selfless to share it with others. It's nice to know we are not alone in the human struggle.
Just the fact that you are willing to share your struggles tells me that you are serious about putting them behind you. Doesn’t mean it will be easy, or that you will be successful at everything you try from this point forward. What it does mean though, is you recognize that not only is there a problem, but that you might not be able to fix it on your own, and you are opening yourself up to healing. Denial and pride almost killed me. Denial that I was as depressed and as down as I was, and being to prideful to actually admit it and ask for help. I shouldn’t be here, but I am, and I’m glad you are too. Keep your head up, you’ve got a lot more people in your corner than you know, but you can never find that out until you ask for help.
Thank you so much for talking about these things. I suffer from many of the same challenges that you are talking about in this video. In fact, the wall that I hit this past year after getting what I thought I wanted all fall apart left with no discernible passion for a career that brought me so much joy. I appreciate your vulnerability as you start over again. I'm hoping that I can get to that place too.
That table looks absolutely stunning and the chairs look really quite comfy. A lot of the time, the journey is most important, not the destination (or the finished project) but it usually takes some time to have enough distance to see it. Keep going and enjoy the little things.
Back in the latc1940s there was an Australian radio star who did everything. When asked the secret of his success he said "Bite off more than you can chew and chew like heck". He died far too young from a heart attack. His sidekick saw the future in television and dropped all the projects to focus on that. He had a successful TV career spanning several decades. I hear what you are saying and I have been in n your shoes. Do what you are doing cut back, focus on one thing and do it well. Don't abandon everything. Keep them as a "to do" list to pick up when you finish what you are working on or use them to take a break and shift focus when you need to. Bite off what you can do and enjoy the meal.
*Anne, no matter what life throws at you.... you have never given up... you just pulled up your big girls pants and moved on to the next adventure... that is just who you are... (as I have seen thru out all your videos) Just keep on being YOU... the funny side, the cool side, the loving side & the serious side... you are mix of all that.*
Your a Beautiful Human Being!!!!!!!!!!!! Believe in yourself and the life you lead. Everyone falls, believe me I now first hand sweetheart. Keep moving forward knowing we are all here holding you up when you need it!!!!!!!! BLESSINGS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your honesty and forthrightness show through in what you do. You are more resilient than you know. I am rooting for you and Adam, both together and as individuals. Because that is how it gets done. Keep sharing, keep getting back up. Laughter and joy are important parts of the process. But so is the sadness and the hard stuff.
Life is hard and a painful journey sometimes. Like living in a coastal temperate rainforest as I do, most days are grey and raining and you wonder where the sun is. But then the sun does eventually come again, and you take that moment and take in all its glory, breath. Life is right again. It takes a hearty soul to live in Alaska. But also takes a hearty soul to not give up. You are always stronger than you think you are. 💞
Awesome video Anne! I think UA-cam sometimes gives us unrealistic expectations. Real life is full of setbacks. You learn from them, grow, and move forward. Thank you for sharing! Prayers sent.
Hang in there, Ann! We learn best through adversity. You can't always see the lesson when you're going through the suck,but in time, you'll see the lesson. FYI, I'm in the rebuilding myself. You'll be fine in the end!
My dear Anne, you have most certainly had your feet to the hottest of furnaces over the last couple of years. So much so that there’s been the odd time or two when I’ve been filled with trepidation before watching your videos. But, there’s this thing about really hot fires - they forge the strongest steel. It is heated, and pounded, and struck repeatedly, than cast back into the furnace again. The fire gives it power and flexibility, and the blows give it strength. You got this.
Hard to see you struggle, but in a way it's good because it reminds everyone you are also human, and the struggles we have are ok too. Thanks for sharing.
I hope nothing more than happiness and joy for you Anne. Having followed you for years I have gotten to see so many fun projects you do. You have inspired me and taught me so much and made me think about things a little differently. Life is rough and I am thankful that you and Adam kept it real and didn't hide the ups and downs from the world. So many people choose to stay locked away with their feelings and the troubles they face. I want to see you, Anne, succeed in your business and your dreams. I want the School to open soon! I want you and Adam to make it, you guys both deserve it. And mostly, I want you both to be happy. Your videos make me happy everytime I watch one, whether it's when they are released and I watch right away, or when I go back and watch some from the Seattle days through now. Keep your heads up, have fun, and continue working hard for what matters. Much Love!
Thanks for your bravery in sharing your highlights and lowlights with all of us strangers. You are an inspiration. Don't stop chasing those dreams; we're rooting for you.
I’m a big fan of Anne of All Trades and love watching your videos but have cut back some on the time I spend watching creative videos. I have went from being a getter done person to watching other’s working hard to accomplish their projects. During the last three years I went from having two or three projects in my mind and in sketch form to having 8-10 in different stages. Sketches, a lot old drawings of materials, to parts being cut out to half assembled or projects. Your video sounded like you were talking about me. Recently I started stopping the world to spend some time with my wife, which includes time to let her ramble. I selected a project of building a work bench for a friend’s garage and that’s it until it’s done (except the last three days I have been doing spring cleaning of my horse barn). Monday and Tuesday next week it’s work bench until it is done and delivered. Next it’s a new storage cabinet for our home office. Not getting anything completed and having all these half done projects laying around is depressing and self defeating. Good luck and remember look through the winds, not in the rear view mirror. Tammy first the other things.😘
Dear Anne. Please don't feel like a failure, you have accomplished already ten times more in your life than most people in theirs. I hope too for you, that all ends well in your marriage and business, but if not, you will find a way. Please take care of yourself, because you are so precious.
I feel you so much on this. I hate looking back at pics of myself or having memories of when I thought life was worth living. I feel like I have been hanging on by my fingertips these last few years. I assume almost everyone is one stubbed toe away from a breakdown! Good for you talking about the dark times and trying to get through them. God bless you.
I feel I understand what you are going. You are a star, remember that you shine a lot of people's live. But you also can receive a bit of light from us whatever you need.
My dad turned 100 last August. He is still going in to work as an engineer at a family owned business. "I am not going to retire until my birth certificate expires." He is having fun. You are not alone with starting projects and not getting all of them finished. Biggest problem I share with that is that I change my mind on how I want to do things. I guess we are still getting older, but I will never grow up. Well, I might become a Totoro in another life line.... Oh, you don't have a bowl turning video up. Yet, or not that I could find....Nice thing about lathe work and bowls in particular to me, is fairly instant gratification....
Something that many tend to forget, sometimes, one needs to take a break even in the middle of something that they feel is super priority. Your life, your health, is far more important than anything else. Starting a school, that's a great thing but, sometimes, one can't simply do that alone. Keep your head high, keep smiling because, as with all things in life, "this too shall pass and it will work out in the end" for you. Cheers :)
This is very relatable. I think you have (had) a deep rooted fear of failure and not being good enough. One way to heal it is to fail and realize it’s ok and that you are good enough. You were a tough cookie to crack as you were working 100 hours to avoid failing and most people would have crumbled way before. But sound like you got through it and you will get back to the joyful you. One thing at a time and finish what you start is the best way to stay present.
Hey Anne, you know I started following you after watching you explaining how to use a jack plane and thinking your name was really clever. I'm a "master of none" myself, and perhaps we share some of the same weird, complicated, beautiful, painful, glorious mental health issues... like you I've also struggled with "succeeding" my whole life (despite coming from a pretty privileged background), and seen life come crashing down quite a few times. I also LOVE the feeling that I can do anything and everything and the world is mine for the taking, all I need is to reach out and grab! Then I do, and I stumble, and well, you know how it is. I think for people like us, one of the hardest, most painful yet most crucially important lesson to learn is that... well, not everything is possible. I know that will sound even super triggering maybe. It's such a part of my identity and core values. But it also means I so so often set myself up for failure. I'm learning through all my own tribulations in these last couple of years that it comes a time when this wonderful carefree attitude needs to mature, lest we continue on the same cycles. Cycles that end up chipping away at that attitude, wounding us inside little by little. But the amazing news is that letting it mature doesn't kill it! It doesn't change us fundamentally, doesn't break our spirit. It just lets us face our dreams with that much more clarity. Not everything is possible. But that doesn't make what IS possible any less wonderful. :) I hope you find a good journey of healing and growth, taking care of and loving yourself, and find happiness in all that is possible in this amazing world of ours.
Thanks deeply for your great transparency and honesty. We all benefit from being open and honest about our struggles. Please know you give me joy and help me find strenght and the ability to keep doing what needs to be done when I struggle. You also help me remember how to keep looking for what works. Thank you.
Hummm... that was a unexpected. Well done Anne, here we are six months later - some videos between here and now I sure hope you're doing well. Thank you so much for sharing, despite the difficulty. Interesting that I just commented on a video two months newer than this one thanking you for showing us so much joy. I have no doubt you'll do better than ever as you continue to get your feet back under you and press forward.
I’m continually impressed by all that you do. It’s also really helpful to us when you post content of the things that don’t quite turn out the way you wanted them to. That’s real life and I’m sure all of your viewers can relate. Thanks for all you do!
I just took Aspen Golann's broom making class earlier today. Came out with two hand brooms and a pit scrubber. Mine were kind of pathetic but will serve. Others in the class really pushed the envelope and made some really attractive brooms and brushes.
Good video Anne! Thanks for sharing and always remember the joy of the lord is your strength put him first and everything will work out in your life!💖👍😎JP
The last couple years, and the last year specifically, just about had me stop all I’m doing creatively. Trying to navigate life, family, work, creative endeavors, all while time keeps ticking by is the ultimate challenge we face. Don’t forget that all you can do is your best, and you seem to be giving it all you can each day. I hope the future has nothing but success in store for you, in life / marriage / business / purpose etc - your journey is an inspiration to so many because YOU are the inspiration! Thanks for sharing your experiences and bringing light to the mental battle so many face everyday. 🙏🏻
Béring an artisan self employed… I profoundly feel you . I struggle every day and feel incomplete/incompetent. But I don’t have the luxury to stop . Good luck .
We watch Anne of all trades to see Anne, not to see Anne pretending to be a caricature of Anne. Thanks for the honesty and please don’t feel pressure to pretend to be anything other than your ‘in the moment self’ for our sake ❤ you’re not alone and we’re rooting for you 💪
I know I am late to this video by a year, but I just want to say that I feel less alone watching other women with ADHD and struggle with completing projects. It’s a battle to find hacks and tools to help us keep going and not feel like total failures. Thank you for being real!
Never forget how amazing you are... You show the world amazing things and also take us along for the harsh reality... Life is not and will never be gum drops and lollipops and we need to stop allowing people to act like it is. You continue to show that making lemonade is the best path to success and survival. Stay passionate and keep working so hard toward your own and our own improvements as a society.
Just know that your openness and transparency means a lot to many people. Depression and anxiety are so prevalent today and your willingness to share your challenges gives encouragement and hope to a lot of folks watching. You have an amazing will to fight and great days are coming for you again soon!
You, my dear, are an evangelist for honest, thoughtful, brutally real transparency, and introspection. I used to say I wanted to be more like you because I thought you were cool and did cool things but now I think I want to be like you because you’re human and know you’re human. And you still do cool things. I’m trying to convince my wife I need two goats and a cow.
Based off the last few months of content, it really sounds like Adam is a freaking hero. I know things have been rough, and having him help out on the farm and the channel can't be an easy adjustment either of you. Way to go Adam, for stepping up where it matters, for hoping for a better future, being in the discomfort with Anne in solidarity and care! Anne, it's been lovely to hear you talk with such positivity about Adam and recognising his skills and contributions. Keep at it you two, you'll be okay ❤️
You may not have thought this was an uplifting video… but it was. Full of hope, vision and determination. So proud of you Anne. ❤️
Completely agree with you.
Me too. So proud of you. It has been a heck of a few years. You being you makes us feel hopeful in humanity. Keep doing you and finding joy in the little things. Carpe buildem.
simply, build the chair. All of the joy, love, happiness, energy and satisfaction is found in the "doing". sometime the doing involves a poor measurement, misplaced cut or a sanding error. start over and build again. build the chair. and the next one.
I've been through a hellhole myself, and for the time being I simply don't have much in my life that I *_HAVE TO_* do. It became so obvious to me just 2 days ago when my old house(1947) started a leak inside because of just a huge load of snow on top of the roof. I'm alone and don't have any harness or any of that, so I've been hesitant to go up there and removing it all. It was when the leak started to become worse, that I simply had no other choice but to act. I simply picked up a ladder and went up there and got rid of most of it, especially around the area where the leak was. It had instant results where it stopped leaking completely, and it was such a relief because I was expecting the worse of having to call the insurance company etc.
As much as we need rest, it is crucial to have things we actually have to do as well. It's all about the balance, and I know I got things I just need to get into my life again that has to be done, because without opportunities life becomes rapidly worse.
I think you are very brave to go online to admit your weaknesses. You truly rock and are a wonderful role model for women and girls of all ages. Keep up the great work!
Failure is just the first step in learning. I have done it so many times. I'm currently making a hideous lap quilt. I am trying a method using a serger instead of a sewing machine. But I'm doing it. And I've learned....my next one will be better and the next one even better.
Thank you for keeping it real.... it's ok to find enjoyment in fuzzy butts and yet still be depressed or pissed at the hubby (no offense Adam of No Trades, just an example) or just plain defeated by weather or animals. You can be all those things or laughing and crying with the fur kids.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Winston Churchill
As someone who loves woodworking, is also dealing with many of the same struggles as you including mental health, and who has way too many started but unfinished projects I very much appreciate what you're doing with your honestly and openness. I'm excited to see you do the chair and watch the table build video. Thank you for your contribution to our community across the world.
In a world full of "perfect" influencers who are an inch deep, it's really refreshing to go through a journey with you.
Everyone has trials, tribulations, and problems. Noone is free from fault or self-doubt. Tackling things head-on and taking strides to change takes real guts.
You're real, which is the major reason I love and appreciate the channel and your journey. Life isnt a series of perfectly captured "instagrammable moments" I am looking forward to continuing this journey with you, come hell or high water! Very excited to see many MANY more project videos to come
We only see a glimpse of the struggles these last few years have been. It's so easy to lose confidence with the stresses/struggles/set backs you've had to deal with. It would take it's toll on anyone. Coming up on 35 years of starting my small woodworking business and lose confidence time to time. Finish those last two chairs & do whatever you can to get it back. Don't worry, it will return. Focus on the amazing accomplishments you've had & just imagine how incredible it will feel when your dreams fall into place. We all support you & wish nothing but that. I'll wear my Anne of All Trades shirt to send positive energy your way. Take care Anne!
Anne,
Never give up, Never surrender. Always remember, there are more people that love you and what you do than there are of those who don't and those who don't - don't matter anyway. Much respect from Grundy County TN.
Kudos for talking openly about your mental health, I fully understand you it is hard to do. But from experience I can tell you it helps and will get better, I have my black dog days but less and less now. Talking more about mental health will help for sure. Stay strong and looking forward to seeing more of your great life unfold.
You are voicing the things that a lot of us are going through. Thanks for being brave. I needed this message that we can complete projects and have faith in ourselves.
Don't feel bad about taking forever on the chairs. I took over 3 years to build a lofted bed for my channel. I started it before kid #4 was born and finally finished it after she turned 3. :)
When I was in the middle of my burnout I got sick of people saying things like getting back to the old me… I was me already. I had seen other getting back to their old me and getting burnout number 2 and 3… my goal was and is to stay me in the now and become a “me 2.0” in the future.
This type of video makes me love your channel even more than I already did. Keep it up. I hope to see more of “Ann of all trades 2.0” in the future.
One of the realest woodworking videos I have ever seen. Everyone struggles with something but most are too afraid to share it.
Thank you for trusting us with your true feelings. You are stronger than most people even if you don’t see it.
God bless you.
You are NOT failing at anything, the world is failing you. You are so amazing and talented and you must try to remember that everyday. This has been a rough few years for you and for your pain and suffering I am very sorry you went through all that, but just wait until your dreams come true and you can look back on this time as a true learning experience. Stay strong and keep doing whatever makes you happy and everything else will fall into place.
Failed? - No ! Gathered more life experience so that you can do it better next time? - Yes. Context and perspective is everything. You are amazing, it's time to fogive yourself. Take care awesome lady.
It's not failure it's only a setback, it's not a failure, it's a life lesson that you can stop and take a deep breath and focus on your next step of the journey of life. You are one amazing lady; you have proven just how strong you are, and to tell everyone about what you have been going through and I promise you are not along, I have been there and not it took me a long time, but I got there. Anne, you have one amazing channel, and that why I watch your videos, thank you for sharing your journey with us.💖💖💖💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹🌹💖💖💖💖💖💖
Anne, kudos to you for talking about this. you have been one of my heros for a few years now which might sound strange coming form a 71 year old grandfather of 9 grandkids.. You're my hero because I have 3 daughters and you have showed me that they are capable of anything. Ny oldest dauhter got some very nice tools from her father in law when he passed away becuse she does more woodworking than either of his two sons. My middle daughter has renovated two houses now and moved halfway across the country so she and her family could live a more self sufficient lifestyle in the country. My youngest daughter has also done a lot of home renocvtion projects and also moved halfway across country and is now living on 22 acrees witrh her husband, two sons and daughter. they too, are looking for a more self sufficient lifestle.,oh, did i mention that they are both homeschooling their three kids. I have recommended your channel to all of them for the wholesome, helpful content you provide. Keep up the good work Anne.
Keep on keeping on, daughter. Lots of us out here pulling for you. Keep bringing your world to me here in Allyn.
As someone with ADD I cannot recommend enough the book "driven to distraction". There are some very helpful things in it too help identify behaviors and coping mechanism for attention deficit disorder that have helped me a lot.
That is a good book. I also like Retrain Your Brain
Anne, your courage to continue in the face of all the challenges is inspiring. My guess is that you won’t allow yourself to recognize your own courage, but we do. The woodworking, the teaching, the farming, the myriad other skills and projects that you share have become secondary, in the hearts of your followers, to your health and joy. Thank you for being honest with us. Your spirit and heart are what holds us here, whether cheery or struggling. (( ))
I could not have talked about this in a UA-cam myself. You are very brave and the more I see, the more I respect you. Thanks for being such an awesome inspiration to me for my own business.
You're a superstar, Anne, on so many levels. The courage you've shown, to be open with your struggles, whether it's personal, professional or both, is immeasurable. Keep fighting the good fight, on all fronts, because we'll all continue to show our love and support no matter what. Much love, Anne ❤🤗
Ann,
Watching true growth happen brings me great joy. These pains will serve to strengthen your mental toughness and resolve. As a cancer survivor (and 10 surgeries with two near death experiences) I have learned that sometimes just getting up in the morning is a victory, but all of it has deepened me as a person and I know that, even with limitations, I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me.
Don't give up Anne. You're a legend.
Figure out what is really important to you and what needs to be done to accomplish it. Then go for it.
And btw go look for someone else to share your life with. The fact that you're so devoted to that you are doing doesn't mean you can't be with someone. Just make sure they know what you're doing and what it will mean for them.
I'm sorry to hear that you hit a bad patch, after a sustained sprint; but it sounds like you are on your way to a more balanced path forward. It sounds like you and Adam are finding your way through the maze that is life, and I think you'll be stronger for it. Best wishes to your continued, mellower, success.
You talk about wanting to be the type of person we expect to see when we hit an Anne of All Trades Video and call that "joyful fun filled" - I'd like to say that while I certainly love your deeply joyful nature, the person I expect to see when I hit one of these videos is exactly who I see every time - you hitting a rough patch, or needing to present with different energy is never a disappointment. Obviously you don't owe your audience access to any private emotions, but I really appreciate your emotional honesty to just say "hey i'm not feeling like the happy-go-lucky Anne right now, I'm feeling like the Anne who's working through some things".
I want to express both that your well-being and personal life should always come before any perceived obligation to your audience, but also that the value you're bringing to your audience is more than the light-hearted kind. Seeing you persevere through hard times, and hearing your musings as you use your projects and goals as ways to reflect on those struggles is really moving and often helps us in the audience reflect along with you about our own struggles and goals. And seeing that its OK and normal not to be a superhero all the time is important too.
I'm really proud of everything you have accomplished so far, and I'm wishing truly all the best to you and your family. And on a much lighter note, those chairs and that table are GORGEOUS.
A lesson we all have to learn. Know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, etc.
life is not fun during some seasons.
Thanks for the honesty. Many are pretenders that harm others who feel they don’t measure up to an Internet illusion.
46 years ago I also went thru a hell realm. Changes all happened at once.
It changed the direction of my life, both from where I lived to the focus of my life. I realized because of the car accident, that there was a direction one can take or at least acknowledge, which is the inner direction. That not only was life lived in the outer world, but that there was an inner path and direction that offered (from books I read) the sort of peace that is not dependent on any-thing. That knowledge came directly from that mishap.
So I changed coasts and today all those years later can look back on that tragic accident, as
something that happened that much good came out of. Since my life had changed so radically soon after the crash, that new direction was like I went boing- now go that way. It was like I needed a cosmic bonk on the head to get me to change directions and wake up.
So I think what I am saying is that hell realms happen- life is changing all the time, and I suggest respectfully that you not judge what happened.
Take time to squeeze all the juices out of all your experiences and give the nectar a bit of time to mature. Then take a small taste. It might taste good.
Remember that Zen story about the farmers son who broke is leg trying to break a wild stallion. The son felt like a failure and he mopped. The next week the army showed up in his town, grabbing anyone under a certain age. They did not take the son, cause of his broken leg. What seems a disaster today, might just be a blessing in disguise.
You may look back in 10-15 years and thank your lucky stars you got hit in the face with a bag of sh*t. Well well well, ya never can tell.
Hey Anne, I had a similar project like your chair. It was a goofy mini bike that I built for an off road 100 mile mini bike race. I did the race in 2019 but the bike broke down around 60 miles in. I immediately started gathering parts to improve the bike and finish the race in 2020. WELL........ yeah, that didn't happen. In that time I seriously injured my back to the point that it was hard to walk. I was self employed and lost nearly all income by May 2020. I fell into deep depression and things got very, very dark. I thought my wife and kids would do better if I just wasn't around being "useless."
I personally believe every day after Aug, 2020 is bonus time. Only love from other people and God kept me going. My mental, spiritual and physical health are all better, but never perfect. AND I STILL NEED TO DO THAT RACE! I can't begin to express how inspiring you and your channel are to me. You and Adam rock. I want to visit that school someday.
Anne, I have woodworking projects, leatherworking projects (all non-commissioned) and various other "to-do" list items mounting up all the time. Life gets in the middle of it all. I find myself constantly overwhelmed with it. So, the other day, I grabbed my oldest project, the repair and refinishing of an old end table I picked up off the side of the road a few years ago and I decided, I NEED to do this, NOW! Well, suffice to say, the table is near completion and in order to accommodate that job, I found myself organizing my shop and de-cluttering my life. Suddenly, I feel the motivation again! Catching up on your videos, as well as the other woodworkers I follow has also given me the motivation I need to keep going with it. Thank you so much for your channel and for sharing your story. You are an inspiration.
You have given me hope. I brought my grandfather’s spindle chair from MN to CA 30 years ago, in pieces because all the glue failed. So it is a kit. Now I think I will bring the parts down from the attic and go do it. Thanks for the inspiration.
You have been an inspiration over the years, and you will continue to be an inspiration for the years to come. You are fortunate to have some amazing people around you, people who you have touched in your special way, and who are now getting their chance to touch your life in an uplifting way as well. Looking forward to continue watching your progress in the process of life and to draw more inspiration from your strength and fortitude.
I tuned in/subscribed around the time this petite Maker cut and welded a salmon ladder and then WENT UP IT because someone told her she "couldn't". If that isn't the definition of "nothing will stop me from getting my goals", nothing is. Hang in there (no pun intended!) whittle by whittle you'll knock out all your goals (pun intended!)
Take care of yourself and don’t worry about anyone else.
I’m just finishing a workbench build that I started 3-4 years ago. Once you finish something you soon forget how long it tool. Next project is a shaving horse (i’ve watched your video several times) and then I’m gonna build a Windsor chair. Your chair building videos have been a big inspiration for me and made me realize it might not be impossible to make one.
I live in Finland and we don’t have green ash or oak or any other ring porous wood available. I have pine, spruce, , larch and maple. I’ve never really understoor why diffuse porous wood isn’t used for spindles. Maybe I’ll find out…
Thanks for all the content you’ve shared!
Anne, one step in front of the other. " in woodworking the end is putting on a finish. I tell myself..."Finish it!" another helpful phrase came from my friend Mark who said "Do something {relevant) every day!" It's helped me. I would also say as I've said to my clients " When your criticizing yourself for what you haven't done turn around and look back at what yo have, and realize your in the present,
Anne, you always inspire. Being the authentic YOU is so important. We’ve got you, you carry on being you and we”ll carry on watching and supporting.
Anne, despite the challenges, you continue to rise, very uplifting and inspiring! 🙏🏻❤️ Well done! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
I was a little sad when you said you're still on the struggle bus, but by the end, the old?, optimistic sounding Anne was was back, I feel much better, thanks for sharing this Anne
Girl, even through your tough moments you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing. You are in my pray and I look forward to seeing your story unfold❤️
I love your videos. But your mental, physical, and spiritual health is most important. Your honesty and humor is refreshing. Even if we have to wait for you, we'll be there for you when you are ready to go once again.
Anne/Adam - you are enough. People love to see the wins because it’s exciting, but preparing to win is tedious, boring and painful. Never apologize for putting first things first.
You are amazing. Never give up. Life is hard but the hard work is worth it. Praying for you.
Thanks for sharing with us. So many people have been down the same road. Growing stronger is often a painful process. What does not destroy us makes us stronger. 💞
What a woman! We all love you Anne! Remember you can only do so much, and God will take care of the rest.
Matt of many trades - Australia 😉
I am so glad I found your channel. I’m right there right now. These last two years have been so devastating. My house, my car, my boyfriend, my business. Starting now at ground level. But it’s really hard to get motivated. I have never slept so much in my life. Hang in there. Just have to look at each other for encouragement. I have become a hermit. It’s so hard to get going because around here it’s mostly everyone wants everything for free. Thanks for sharing your story. You are not alone.
You are incredibly brave! Thank you for being real on the internet and sharing your challenges. I often think UA-camrs make projects look so easy and then when I try I will hit a few walls.... every time, and sometimes I don't finish things. I just appreciate so much, when people share their authentic self. It's okay to struggle and it's raw and selfless to share it with others. It's nice to know we are not alone in the human struggle.
Just the fact that you are willing to share your struggles tells me that you are serious about putting them behind you. Doesn’t mean it will be easy, or that you will be successful at everything you try from this point forward. What it does mean though, is you recognize that not only is there a problem, but that you might not be able to fix it on your own, and you are opening yourself up to healing.
Denial and pride almost killed me. Denial that I was as depressed and as down as I was, and being to prideful to actually admit it and ask for help. I shouldn’t be here, but I am, and I’m glad you are too. Keep your head up, you’ve got a lot more people in your corner than you know, but you can never find that out until you ask for help.
Thank you for showing and keeping it real.
Thank you so much for talking about these things. I suffer from many of the same challenges that you are talking about in this video. In fact, the wall that I hit this past year after getting what I thought I wanted all fall apart left with no discernible passion for a career that brought me so much joy. I appreciate your vulnerability as you start over again. I'm hoping that I can get to that place too.
I think you and Adam are putting out very high quality content.
That table looks absolutely stunning and the chairs look really quite comfy.
A lot of the time, the journey is most important, not the destination (or the finished project) but it usually takes some time to have enough distance to see it. Keep going and enjoy the little things.
The past three years was specifically designed to grind us all to a halt.
Thank you for not giving up Anne.
God bless you 🕊
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing.
By sharing your humanity, you make it easier for the rest of us to do the same. ❤
Back in the latc1940s there was an Australian radio star who did everything. When asked the secret of his success he said "Bite off more than you can chew and chew like heck". He died far too young from a heart attack. His sidekick saw the future in television and dropped all the projects to focus on that. He had a successful TV career spanning several decades.
I hear what you are saying and I have been in n your shoes. Do what you are doing cut back, focus on one thing and do it well. Don't abandon everything. Keep them as a "to do" list to pick up when you finish what you are working on or use them to take a break and shift focus when you need to. Bite off what you can do and enjoy the meal.
I appreciate you being so honest about all that you are going through. Life is never as easy as people show in public. Thanks for your honesty.
None of us want you to fake anything, Anne! We love you for who you are. Keep going. You're such an inspiration
*Anne, no matter what life throws at you.... you have never given up... you just pulled up your big girls pants and moved on to the next adventure... that is just who you are... (as I have seen thru out all your videos) Just keep on being YOU... the funny side, the cool side, the loving side & the serious side... you are mix of all that.*
Your a Beautiful Human Being!!!!!!!!!!!! Believe in yourself and the life you lead. Everyone falls, believe me I now first hand sweetheart. Keep moving forward knowing we are all here holding you up when you need it!!!!!!!! BLESSINGS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your honesty and forthrightness show through in what you do.
You are more resilient than you know.
I am rooting for you and Adam, both together and as individuals. Because that is how it gets done.
Keep sharing, keep getting back up. Laughter and joy are important parts of the process. But so is the sadness and the hard stuff.
Life is hard and a painful journey sometimes. Like living in a coastal temperate rainforest as I do, most days are grey and raining and you wonder where the sun is. But then the sun does eventually come again, and you take that moment and take in all its glory, breath. Life is right again. It takes a hearty soul to live in Alaska. But also takes a hearty soul to not give up. You are always stronger than you think you are. 💞
Awesome video Anne! I think UA-cam sometimes gives us unrealistic expectations. Real life is full of setbacks. You learn from them, grow, and move forward. Thank you for sharing! Prayers sent.
Thank you for sharing your story and your heart. Keep taking things one day at a time. You are an inspiration to me.
Hang in there, Ann! We learn best through adversity. You can't always see the lesson when you're going through the suck,but in time, you'll see the lesson. FYI, I'm in the rebuilding myself. You'll be fine in the end!
My dear Anne, you have most certainly had your feet to the hottest of furnaces over the last couple of years. So much so that there’s been the odd time or two when I’ve been filled with trepidation before watching your videos. But, there’s this thing about really hot fires - they forge the strongest steel. It is heated, and pounded, and struck repeatedly, than cast back into the furnace again. The fire gives it power and flexibility, and the blows give it strength. You got this.
Hard to see you struggle, but in a way it's good because it reminds everyone you are also human, and the struggles we have are ok too. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, things will work out. Breath & keep taking small steps to whole health. Your brave for sharing your struggles.
Good for you. Mental health is harder to talk about than it should be. Thanks for sharing.
Get well. Things will turn around.
Here first for Anne! Much love! Take care of you!
I hope nothing more than happiness and joy for you Anne. Having followed you for years I have gotten to see so many fun projects you do. You have inspired me and taught me so much and made me think about things a little differently. Life is rough and I am thankful that you and Adam kept it real and didn't hide the ups and downs from the world. So many people choose to stay locked away with their feelings and the troubles they face. I want to see you, Anne, succeed in your business and your dreams. I want the School to open soon! I want you and Adam to make it, you guys both deserve it. And mostly, I want you both to be happy. Your videos make me happy everytime I watch one, whether it's when they are released and I watch right away, or when I go back and watch some from the Seattle days through now. Keep your heads up, have fun, and continue working hard for what matters. Much Love!
Thanks for your bravery in sharing your highlights and lowlights with all of us strangers. You are an inspiration. Don't stop chasing those dreams; we're rooting for you.
I’m a big fan of Anne of All Trades and love watching your videos but have cut back some on the time I spend watching creative videos. I have went from being a getter done person to watching other’s working hard to accomplish their projects. During the last three years I went from having two or three projects in my mind and in sketch form to having 8-10 in different stages. Sketches, a lot old drawings of materials, to parts being cut out to half assembled or projects. Your video sounded like you were talking about me.
Recently I started stopping the world to spend some time with my wife, which includes time to let her ramble. I selected a project of building a work bench for a friend’s garage and that’s it until it’s done (except the last three days I have been doing spring cleaning of my horse barn). Monday and Tuesday next week it’s work bench until it is done and delivered. Next it’s a new storage cabinet for our home office. Not getting anything completed and having all these half done projects laying around is depressing and self defeating.
Good luck and remember look through the winds, not in the rear view mirror. Tammy first the other things.😘
Keep making. God bless.
Still in the thick of it is ok, it’s who you want to be in the thick of it with. All of us- in you tube viewer land are rooting for you both.
Dear Anne. Please don't feel like a failure, you have accomplished already ten times more in your life than most people in theirs. I hope too for you, that all ends well in your marriage and business, but if not, you will find a way. Please take care of yourself, because you are so precious.
I feel you so much on this. I hate looking back at pics of myself or having memories of when I thought life was worth living. I feel like I have been hanging on by my fingertips these last few years. I assume almost everyone is one stubbed toe away from a breakdown! Good for you talking about the dark times and trying to get through them. God bless you.
I feel I understand what you are going.
You are a star, remember that you shine a lot of people's live. But you also can receive a bit of light from us whatever you need.
My dad turned 100 last August. He is still going in to work as an engineer at a family owned business. "I am not going to retire until my birth certificate expires." He is having fun. You are not alone with starting projects and not getting all of them finished. Biggest problem I share with that is that I change my mind on how I want to do things. I guess we are still getting older, but I will never grow up. Well, I might become a Totoro in another life line....
Oh, you don't have a bowl turning video up. Yet, or not that I could find....Nice thing about lathe work and bowls in particular to me, is fairly instant gratification....
Something that many tend to forget, sometimes, one needs to take a break even in the middle of something that they feel is super priority. Your life, your health, is far more important than anything else. Starting a school, that's a great thing but, sometimes, one can't simply do that alone. Keep your head high, keep smiling because, as with all things in life, "this too shall pass and it will work out in the end" for you. Cheers :)
This is very relatable. I think you have (had) a deep rooted fear of failure and not being good enough. One way to heal it is to fail and realize it’s ok and that you are good enough. You were a tough cookie to crack as you were working 100 hours to avoid failing and most people would have crumbled way before. But sound like you got through it and you will get back to the joyful you. One thing at a time and finish what you start is the best way to stay present.
You'll get through this. Keeping you and yours in my prayers.
I hope Chris and Megan turned you onto stick chairs.
Hey Anne, you know I started following you after watching you explaining how to use a jack plane and thinking your name was really clever. I'm a "master of none" myself, and perhaps we share some of the same weird, complicated, beautiful, painful, glorious mental health issues... like you I've also struggled with "succeeding" my whole life (despite coming from a pretty privileged background), and seen life come crashing down quite a few times. I also LOVE the feeling that I can do anything and everything and the world is mine for the taking, all I need is to reach out and grab! Then I do, and I stumble, and well, you know how it is.
I think for people like us, one of the hardest, most painful yet most crucially important lesson to learn is that... well, not everything is possible. I know that will sound even super triggering maybe. It's such a part of my identity and core values. But it also means I so so often set myself up for failure.
I'm learning through all my own tribulations in these last couple of years that it comes a time when this wonderful carefree attitude needs to mature, lest we continue on the same cycles. Cycles that end up chipping away at that attitude, wounding us inside little by little. But the amazing news is that letting it mature doesn't kill it! It doesn't change us fundamentally, doesn't break our spirit. It just lets us face our dreams with that much more clarity.
Not everything is possible. But that doesn't make what IS possible any less wonderful. :)
I hope you find a good journey of healing and growth, taking care of and loving yourself, and find happiness in all that is possible in this amazing world of ours.
Thanks deeply for your great transparency and honesty. We all benefit from being open and honest about our struggles. Please know you give me joy and help me find strenght and the ability to keep doing what needs to be done when I struggle. You also help me remember how to keep looking for what works. Thank you.
Hummm... that was a unexpected. Well done Anne, here we are six months later - some videos between here and now I sure hope you're doing well. Thank you so much for sharing, despite the difficulty. Interesting that I just commented on a video two months newer than this one thanking you for showing us so much joy. I have no doubt you'll do better than ever as you continue to get your feet back under you and press forward.
I’m continually impressed by all that you do. It’s also really helpful to us when you post content of the things that don’t quite turn out the way you wanted them to. That’s real life and I’m sure all of your viewers can relate. Thanks for all you do!
I just took Aspen Golann's broom making class earlier today. Came out with two hand brooms and a pit scrubber.
Mine were kind of pathetic but will serve. Others in the class really pushed the envelope and made some really attractive brooms and brushes.
Good video Anne! Thanks for sharing and always remember the joy of the lord is your strength put him first and everything will work out in your life!💖👍😎JP
The last couple years, and the last year specifically, just about had me stop all I’m doing creatively. Trying to navigate life, family, work, creative endeavors, all while time keeps ticking by is the ultimate challenge we face. Don’t forget that all you can do is your best, and you seem to be giving it all you can each day. I hope the future has nothing but success in store for you, in life / marriage / business / purpose etc - your journey is an inspiration to so many because YOU are the inspiration! Thanks for sharing your experiences and bringing light to the mental battle so many face everyday. 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing, It 's important in a world where everyone try to look flawless
Best wishes Anne, you will never stop being amazing regardless of the circunstances
Béring an artisan self employed… I profoundly feel you . I struggle every day and feel incomplete/incompetent. But I don’t have the luxury to stop . Good luck .