25 Things I Quit to Simplify My Life
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These are the 25 things we quit doing to simplify life. I would love to know what you have quit doing to simplify your life! Thank you for watching and I hope you have a wonderful day.
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Hi, this is Kathy, Shannon's mom. I have to say that I am really enjoying reading all the comments and I'm amazed and happy to know that so many other women are doing many of the same things as me. I seriously thought I was the only one losing hair on my legs and it's crazy to hear that there are so many others like me. This just shows that we are all doing what's right for ourselves without being told how to act, but doing what is coming naturally. The media and social outlets usually only talk about younger women/people, and trends. These 465 comments make me feel like I'm normal and so many are feeling the same, and we are really very happy with ourselves. Enjoy!
❤❤❤ yes!
I loved your contributions!
Kathy yes we are normal😂
I'm 68 and a few years ago noted the hair on my legs definitely wasn't growing like it used to. I bought an electric lady shaver and use it occasionally in warmer weather if I decide to paint my toenails. I normally don't even wear shorts except around the house and yard. I quit coloring my hair somewhere in my 50s and have cut my own hair for years. I've never truly been much of a social butterfly and have done my own thing pretty much my entire life. I love my good old Revlon lipsticks and will usually put a small pair of earrings on to feel feminine.
Love your natural colour.
My simplified life list at almost 40
1) I don't colour my hair and haven't since 23 - money saver
2) I don't get regular haircuts. I time my haircuts for when I'm going to a special event and need a blow out 😂
3) I don't "shop as a hobby" anymore and have drastically reduced my wardrobe
4) As a family, we've decluttered thousands of items from our home - simplified home = simplified life
5) Simplified schedule - I don't say yes to every invitation anymore to be a people pleaser
6) I also don't wear makeup every day and when I do it's only a handful of products
7) Yes - I haven't cared about what others think in years lol
8) I make sure the other people in the family are participating in taking care of the house
9) I've really reduced my time on FB & IG too. And trying not to get too sucked into TikTok 😂
10) Yes I've given up unrealistic expectations too. And I make sure I'm not following any DIY accounts. I find some people are never content with what they have and others can get sucked into that thought process too.
11) Simplified holidays are a game changer and when you can get family to reduce the gift giving 😂
12) I was shocked when my husband wanted to declutter our coffee maker - but I think we're moving to an aero press which is smaller
13) I'm also better off sleeping in a bit rather than get up super early. People should follow their natural rhythms
14) I don't wear any jewelry either. Not even my wedding ring.
15) Just live the life I want to live
I love that list! Thank you for sharing with everyone. =)
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I can relate to you quitting the news! So sick of endless political drama; regardless of which party! Plus, the endless violence we are exposed to via the news, etc. It's exhausting and raises the blood pressure! A simple and calm life is best for good health. Love seeing the two of you together. Thank you for your videos.💕
SO TRUE! 👍
Oh my goodness!! I will watch this over and over! So much wisdom and FUN! I'm with you on the hair Kathy. I'm 61 and stopped coloring in 2020 and my husband cuts it for me. So much money saved. And I don't have to deal with hair salon drama 🙄 "Other people's opinions" is a big one for me to work on - thank you Shannon! You two are so blessed and a blessing to many!!
I sooooo want to quit coloring! But I have been bleaching it and have pretty dark roots. Do you just stop? Won’t there be a weird line?
I'll be 60 years in January - so much your Mum says resonated! I don't wear make-up, colour my (greying) hair, care less about other's opinions. Having chemo helped my priorities - a lot of body hair is less/ finer/ absent, I realised (from going bald) how great I look with less hair (or none!) Plough your own furrow, don't look to what others expect.
Yes, I can soo relate. I also went through chemo. And priorities shift. You just are happy to be alive.
I we amazed at how good I looked without hair! My chemo was during fall/winter, so I wore scarves and hats for warmth and to not shock others. I now miss those quick showers and minimal morning prep. I had to pull out the comb again.
@@marylynneturner5290 yes,the showers. It took some time to get used to feeling the drops on my head.
I had chemo at 60 . Was grey at 45. My hair grew back my original colour . Still there eight years later.😅 you are right i couldnt care less.
I get such a comforting feeling listening to you both talk. No pressure, loads of humour. Thanks
Another 67 year old here (from the UK)! I love your mum and identify with her so much! Ageing isn't a bed of roses, but it's also very liberating. The things you cared about when you were younger no longer seem important - like looks, etc. Of course, other things DO become important, like looking after your health. Any bad health choices you made when you were younger will catch up with you when you're older. I'm very glad I never smoked, but I did put on weight over the years. I'm now actively reducing my weight and am feeling the benefits. Like walking uphill without pain, or feeling like I'm having an asthma attack! That's one reason why I cook from scratch, so I can control what I eat. Please tell your mum how lovely she is. She looks great and doesn't need make-up!
A really big THANK YOU, to both of you for helping me start to declutter my home! Really you did that!!!! (And boy did I need too!) I have binged watched all your videos and shorts over the past 2 weeks, and it's just as if you are here with me every step of the way. Having turned 70 years young this year, I've got a 'lot of cr@p' to sort through!!! Yeah, not having to shave legs were one of the plusses of the menopause, not wearing make-up, not colouring hair, not cooking big meals, flat comfy clothes and shoes, going to bed and getting up when you want, and yes, getting rid of most 'friends' too!!! Oh, I never gave a 'beep' whatsoever what anyone thought about me anyway! Keep up the excellent work and more videos please (I'm only 2 weeks in!) Love, Goldie. ps Your garden is looking great!
Totally agree! 😂. I am 70, so have been doing Swedish Death Cleaning for a while now. I also "Declutter with Feng Shui". I am a devote Christian and my friends worried about me, but I figure that the Chinese people have learned from God's natural laws and I can benefit from their wisdom without losing anything.
Thank you for your candor. The fact that these ideas are revolutionary just goes to show how dysfunctional society can be. I appreciate that you are finding a saner way to live and are willing to share it with the world. I find it very validating.
Absolutely!
I’m turning 52 on Sunday. A lot of these things I already implemented into my life. Absolutely no news. It gives me anxiety. My husband and I sold our 4 Br 3 ba home 2 yrs ago for a 1000 sq. ft apt and I haven’t missed it at all. I haven’t let go of my hair color yet. Lol And, I am like you, Shannon, I really enjoy being at home. I’m not big on traveling or parties. My girls are grown and have their own homes. Great video. I really enjoyed it! Thanks ❤
Happy Birthday!!!! =)
@@shannontorrens1 Thank you 😊
What a fantastic discussion!! I am 9 years older than Mom - and hearing her list of all the things she does not do anymore feels like such a RELIEF to me! I’m late to this party, but in the last couple of years, I have been slowly going in the same direction! Thank you for ‘permission’ to make my life easier. It’s hard not to feel guilty for my generation of ‘homemakers’ but I think it’s time to give myself a break already!! 🙋♀️👍🥰‼️
I’m still working on not taking on too much with the cats. Lol. It’s better tho. Most of them are pottying out in the back yard now. The “whinies” about the “good food” is a bit harder to ignore at times tho. 😅😅
I’m 55 and I still want to have fun with funky punk hair colors from time to time tho. It’s healthier than the permanent colors also. More like Rit dye, except it’s for hair. The only hassle is that it’s messy at times. Lol. So I do it when I’m feeling it and I don’t bother when I’m not feeling it. So I’m looking forward to it actually showing up Bcuz now my hair is still too dark. I get a pro cut about once a year.
As a single, I stopped caring about dating or finding a mate. Lmao. I find it to be way easier and far more peaceful without so much stress. (Speaking of accepting yourself. The world thinks we all need to mate but I now just think that is a load of BS myself lol). Is it menopause? Idk but I just don’t care. I like having things my way and doing what I want when I want without any flack or having to compromise all the time. And certainly not having to “tend to” anyone else (well except for the cats. You can’t really ever get out of the cat mafia tho once you’re in. Ha ha).
This is my first time on your channel and I loved the conversation between you and your Mom!! At 75 I totally agree with her and surprisingly do about everything she “doesn’t” do anymore!! ❤️
I’m 70 this year. I’ve decided to continue coloring my hair after I asked my husband about going gray and his response was “why do you want to look old?” I do look much younger with my hair colored!
Wow...i really resonated with so many things in this video! One thing you didn't mention that I quit was going for manicures and pedicures and wearing nail polish! The salon was destroying my nails. It has been 3 years since quitting and now my nails are really healthy and grow so fast. Tell mom, her grey hair is gorgeous!!!
I was gifted my first ever salon mani/pedi for my recent 65th birthday. While I am still growing out my damaged fingernails, I have decided to go for a pedicure a few times a year, it seems contradictory but the foot care was great..simple polish though.
having worked as a nurse i now enjoy retirement where i can paint my nails and wear jewellry.
When my first daughter was born i took on all the christmas cooking, we dont have thanksgiving here but i think id like to have it
We could be besties😊 I am 67 & have unfriended most of my "friends & family" on Facebook as well. Periodically go thru my phone & delete names, businesses, etc. Also, noted less hair on the legs, which is great. Now to just declutter all the stuff. Letting go of personal items is hard but my kids don't need to deal with it.
At 65 I sold all my jewelry except a necklace, three pair of earrings, and my wedding band. I don't wear makeup and quit dying my hair. I still need a lot of work, especially financially, but I certainly can relate to you.
I’ve quit having to many clothes and clothes that don’t fit me properly. I have exercise outfits for during the week as I work from home. This allows me to have less decisions each day to make.
Your comment about not letting others opinions affect you really reminds me of the podcaster Mel Robbin’s and her discussion on the “let them theory”’
Love you and your mom, I’m 68 and relate so much to your mom. Before I retired I would have never even gone to the store without makeup, and now I do it all the time. Same with jewelry, just don’t care.
I love this. I also stopped coloring my hair and it's the best decision I made. I have curly hair and also cut my own. I get so many compliments.
Quit coloring hair at 73. Still cook on Sunday for family but quit worrying about who shows up. Probably time to give it up including holidays ! 🥱
Great message! I always have a hard time letting go of what people think. My husband always reminds me because he does it so well! Words of wisdom!
Oh my goodness! What a great video! I KNEW I liked your mom! I could have written her list, other than I quit lipstick too. I thought maybe I was going too far on my older age "I don't care's," but from the looks of the comments, there are a whole lot of us reaching the same conclusions. It really is freeing to let go of so many "shoulds" and to embrace our older years realistically and with a big dose of laughter.
I loved this conversation! I want to start cutting my own hair too but I feel like I would be breaking up with my hair stylist. 😬.
I’ve always loved your videos and learned a Lot but this was Next Level!!!! So much more space in your life, in your home, in your Head, in your Heart!!!! when you Let Go of all the “stuff” our current culture says you need. You are enlightened woman and I’m so glad you are sharing this healthy perspective!!!!🙏🏻
I’m 50 and quit coloring my hair in 2015. I’m very blonde so it’s a beige blonde and silver. People stop me too asking where I got it colored 😂. I was a hairdresser many moons ago, I”m a nurse now, but I have always cut it myself. Saves so much time and money. Yours looks great by the way!
I enjoyed this mother daughter video so much!
Glad I found your site, I thought I was the only one going through these changes.
Coloring my hair - I started it in my early 40's, had a government office job, and needed to "look the part" back then. Once I retired, I don't color as often, no longer every 8 weeks, now only 4 times a year, right before my birthday and major holidays. It does grow out in between, but no longer care. Your mom has a great shade of gray and it looks very good on her, she wears it well!
Hair Cutting - OK, mom, how about a demonstration video on how you cut your hair? I would love to see it and do a better job of cutting mine instead of the whack job I currently do.
Make-up, also stopped that when I retired. Just moisturizer unless it's a special event, then some concealer and powder foundation.
Cooking - I'm so with you on No Cooking, it's a four letter word as far as I'm concerned. Never enjoyed it, it's more like a chore. Back when I was married, he cooked, I did the clean up. Now I just do very simple stuff, I'm vegetarian so that eliminates a lot of cooking too.
I agree with so many of the other things you both mentioned, no holidays at my house, either.
I stopped sending Christmas Cards years ago, everyone can connect daily on Face Book or other platforms if they want, was such a waste of time and money, people just throw them away.
This was a fun video, I love watching you and your mom interact, you both had fun doing it. P. S. I'm 71, no more frills!
GREAT VIDEOI!!! I stopped doing most of the same things as you and your mom. I' a few years younger than your mom. I have also stopped putting up a large Christmas tree. I just put a 3-foot-tall tree. I decided that I didn't want to do all that work anymore. I also limit the amount of Christmas decorations as well. I don't decorate for Halloween either anymore. I decorate for Fall and then Christmas.
Thanks for sharing!!
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Your channel came up on my feed and I enjoyed watching this video of you and your mom
New subscriber
I’m 66 so I liked listening to your moms comments. 😊
Thank you for being here!
I totally agree as I’ve gotten older I’m like I don’t like that. Why do I do that? I only do that because everybody else did it not to be popular I guess I just thought it was normal but I don’t wanna do it.
I’m 63 and don’t have any leg hair either lol. I have one necklace I never take off. I only wear my wedding ring when I go out. I stopped wearing earrings during the pandemic because of masks. Also my hair is really long and curly so earrings get caught in my hair. I only go out a few times a week and my car is parked under a tree so it’s usually kind of dirty lol. We’re empty nesters but I like to cook food for 2 or 3 days at a time so I don’t have to cook as often. I also have no problem eating cereal for dinner. I still color my hair, I’m not ready to go gray yet.
Bravo 👏 I’m 67 like your mom and we are kindred spirits. Love ❤️ hearing it . Loving oneself as we are is the best!!!!
You two are adorable. I totally agree with almost everything on your list. I quit the hair dying many years ago and it was such a relief! I stopped watching the news too, it makes for a more enjoyable day and more restful sleep!
I found my first gray hair at 24 and was so intrigued I decided to never color it and I haven't! I'll be 70 in November and have been a minimalist for 6 years!
I stopped buying clothing that requires ironing. The only things I use my iron for any more are table linens I use for holidays a few times a year.
Yes less or no ironing!
I am 56 and am starting to enjoy the freedom of aging, it´s great. I recognized many things you spoke of.
Love you girls!❤ Thank you, Shannon, for sharing with all of us! Yep! I'm not coloring either! It's all natural, all me!
Great advice! I’m exactly your moms age and my daughter is exactly your age. I totally agree with everything you two said! With age it’s easy to give it all up. Thanks!
When I quit work, I quit perming and coloring too……no regrets. I can relate to everything your mom has said. Last year I told my family I wasn’t cooking for Thanksgiving or Christmas. No one stepped up to do it either. We had a small gathering later to exchange gifts but that’s less too. I just give money & beg them to not buy for us.
I just love the two of you and your relationship. Makes me smile- keep doing what you're doing :-)
Shannon and Kathy, I am new to this channel, and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed hearing how you've both simplified your lives. Kathy, I'm a few years older than you, and I kept saying, "Ditto" every time you spoke. Letting go really does bring freedom--and we need that. It's fun to see a mother and daughter team up!
I really enjoyed this video and hearing from both of your perspectives! 🙌 😊
Thank you!! 😊
Hi loved this so much!!!! I’m 64 & totally relate to your Mom. You are both so lovely & natural beauties inside & out ❤ have a wonderful day ❤
I haven’t colored my hair years ago and I’m encouraging my friends to do the same. I’m 72 and not hitting that bottle is great. I need less makeup, still wear some lipstick and mascara. I also decided to stop buying groceries for people who don’t live here like teenaged grandchildren who we’re taking up the pantry space!
Can relate to all of this. Love this video.
I feel like I could get on board with all your amazing ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful video! Made me smile 😊
Such a great video. I agree with everything you said and strive to have a freer mind set.
Love your message! ❤
Love this! Amazing tips!!
Love this!
I’m waiting for my husband to go gray so I can stop coloring my hair. Sadly he still looks younger than me. Yes I know it’s vanity but I refuse to go gray until he does.
New viewer. I love all of these things and am in my own declutter phase. I'm curioius what does mom do now that she's freed up so much time.
Iam amazed listening to this I have done exactly the same as both of you and feel so much lighter .
Excellent!
Can you give examples of what you eat if you’re not cooking? I’d like to do this but need some guidance. Thanks
Hi Jodi, I just made a baked potato in the microwave, and had a small salad with it for dinner. I like Amy's frozen meals once in a while. I just eat simple to make things like a sandwich or sliced veges with hummus. It varies. Kathy
I absolutely loved this video, thank you for making it! I also liked how you said that things will come to you when your ready❤ I feel much more peaceful when I just live my life and accept things as they come instead of wondering when/if they are coming!
There’s so much freedom in not having a tv!
My mum and I just love watching you and your mum, thanks for another great video ❤
You are SO right on! Thanks!
at 67 as well, I'm with you
Wow, everything mom said resonated with me 😂. I’m about the same age and can totally relate except for not cooking 😊.
I LOVE this video and I love you guys!!! I agree with everything you said in this video💕🤗
I really enjoyed this video so much. I too have simplified things.
Lol I am 40 yo but i have the same list as your mom. Including the not dye my hair lol. Both of you are my fav youtubers :). Thx for doing this. Hello from Thailand. 😊
Yay! Thank you!
I felt myself high fiving your mom! I’ve said it before that we could be friends!!!
Полностью согласна с вами и вашей мамой💯👍✌️
"Quit letting someone's opinion effect me". At 66, I am still working on this...Randi
If I didn't get my haircut, it would look absolutely terrible. I have to have layers in it because it's not curly, it's very straight and it would look terrible without them.
I am the same! Home haircuts do not look good on me lol.
Your mom is beautiful. She looks so youthful.
I would love love to simplify the Christmas holiday and stop buying gifts for my brother, his wife, his three children, their spouses, and now they are all having children. I have like 6 nieces and nephews. And I have one son and one granddaughter. So his family way out-numbers mine, and I do not want to spend money on the people that I rarely see. I cannot get them to stop buying gifts for me. I have asked and told them not to, but they still show up with all smiles and all proud of themselves for what they got me. Really ?? I have resorted to not getting them anything at all. Absolutely nothing. So I'm opening their gifts while they watch. How awkward. Why does family do this to each other ? Is this a boundary problem ? it feels like it's going against my wishes, shaming and guilting me into continuing this gift giving thing, and I want out ! Can you do a podcast on this subject ? family and boundaries ?
Hello, this is a tough situation. I would just be very blunt. I would probably say that while I appreciate you thinking about me with the gifts, I am trying to be minimal. I would love it if we could get together and have fun without doing gifts. This way, we all save lots of time and money and can have a stress-free holiday. Now if they still got me gifts I would probably insist on opening them once they left and then just donate them. Then it wouldn't be as awkward. (of course, this is just how I would handle my relatives, but we are all very blunt. Sometimes on the invite, I state no gifts)
You both are beautiful ❤️
Yes! The camera loves them ☺️
Hi! I’m 68. Stopped coloring my hair ✅ Stopped watching news ✅ Deleted FB “friends” ✅ Gave away jewelry ✅ Pared down fancy handbags and clothing✅ Rescued a little dog that I walk 1-2 miles twice a day✅ Gave up cooking big meals✅ Choosing shoes and clothing that are comfortable ✅Bought a La-Z-boy recliner ✅ My younger self would be so ashamed of me 😂😂
Things I’ve quit:
Quit buying gifts for adults
Quit using credit cards
Quit dying my hair just before my 40th bday
Quit all social media several years ago
Quit explaining myself
Quit feeling obligated to say yes
Quit making plans with people who are always late
Quit doing favors for ungrateful people
Quit taking other people’s attitudes personally
Quit trying to reason with people
Quit caring if someone liked me or getting bent out of shape if they don’t like me.
Life is much easier when you stop trying to keep up with all the latest trends, gadgets, etc…
Love watching you ladies. ❤️
Oh, I love the quit explaining myself! I am working on that one. =) Thank you for sharing.
This is a great list!
Interesting list. As I read it, I realized I also do/don't do most of the items. Very freeing.
Hell yeah! 😊
When young you worry about what others think about you. When an adult you stop worrying about what others think about you. When old you realize nobody else was thinking about you all along,
Yes! Exactly! I tell my kids no one is looking at you because they are too worried everyone is looking at them LOL
As a Dutch woman I am used to the natural look. Your skin and hair is much nicer without all those chemicals. My grandma used to say if you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin. Your skin is your largest organ and you should cherish it.
Wow I love what your Grandma said! Great advice.
I love that. Your Grandmas' advice should be good common sense, but alas, good sense isn't common anymore. Let's all spread the word.
Couldn’t disagree more, all these women walking around looking half dead and if their eighties at 60/because they won’t wear makeup or pay attention to their hair, nails, clothes, jewellery or style. Dowdy,boring, dull. Why is loving yourself and enjoying that , making the most of yourself the enemy here?
My Grandma lives by that advice...she uses only natural ingredients on her skin...she exfoliates with oatmeal with a bit of water, and she ages so beautiful, such amazing skin. ❤❤❤
I wear mascara and that’s all. My husband does not like when I wear a lot of makeup and neither do I.
I loved this video!! I am 62, my husband is 70. He has recently retired. We just love sleeping in, living life in the slow lane. I also realised the importance of taking time to just sit and talk with our youngest son who is 31 and has autism. No screens. No tv. No rushing off to do jobs. I just sit and give him 100% of my attention. I have found that decluttering helps him cope better, and even encourages him to try and sort his own room out.
Thanks for your encouraging comment. We're a handful of years younger but our family matches yours to a tee.
My husband just put our 2 televisions in the tool shed Up on the shelf , not being used It is quiet in our house We both watch some things on our cell phones I found because we would not pay for cable we were watching reruns ofASH Quincy Rockford Files Walker What we were watching was violence from about 10 am til 2 am some days I have never been a news watcher so I don't8ss that . If something catastrophic happens we will hear about it
@debc315 great idea. I like to keep tv off during the day. Too much negative stuff on TV. Just stresses us and really stresses our son. Prefer reading a good book or watching my favourite youtubers.
At 72, I recently went through all my jewelry and accessories and passed most of it on. Not having children to pass things to and not wanting to leave a lot for whoever has to deal with my "stuff" after I am gone really impacts my desire to do Swedish death cleaning. This fall I will go through photos and sentimental things. Less make up or none, simple clothing, and minimal jewelry all make life easier and more enjoyable.
Yes I know what your saying here, I did Swedish death cleaning for my belongings, my husband is getting there in his thinking. I really only have the jewelry I wear now, I did my photos last year, that was freeing
Have to tell you that I’m doing the same. But I’m having a hard time getting house items out of the house. My D-I-L actually wants loads of stuff but she’s 2500 miles away and prefers to ‘save’ it in my house. Not so perfect for my intentions of cleaning out the house. Regarding photos/letters/cards, geez, I’ve been working on them nearly nightly since January and I still have so much to go through. Got rid of duplicates, blurred , landscapes, about 50% but it’s really really tough. Any advice or suggestions would be welcomed.
Hire a small storage locker on behalf of your D-I-L and put all 'her stuff' in there. They will then soon realise that you are serious about decluttering and either have it transported to them or let you donate said items. YOU ARE NOT A STORAGE HOLDER FOR OTHERS!! And congratulations on what you have done so far, keep going! Love Goldie X.@@chloeruegg2352
@@chloeruegg2352 Easy for me to say as I never married, but pls, you'll have to set some boundaries w/ your DIL. You can't be the Keeper of her / their stuff indefinitely, & you need to pls make that plain to her. Take photos of all that stuff & offer her a finite time by which to have to deal w/ it.
@@karenr.sternberg1920 Thanks for the reply. Good idea re take photos and have a finite timeline. All this stuff so easily drives me crazy.
I’m with your Mum. I’m 55 and stopped colouring my hair around 3 or 4 years ago. I have a short pixie style and it’s silver grey and I love it. It’s so liberating not to have to worry about the endless appointments at the salon to get the roots redone not to mention the cost!
Me too haven't colored my hair since 2016 and cut it myself since 2020 its long and curly so its easy to do and I wear it up a lot. I can't wait till its 100% all silver gray which should be by the end of the year : )
This video isn't just about what you've given up as minimalist's but also about what your values are as people. It is so refreshing to hear from down to earth, realistic women with wise words to share! ❤
So interesting to see two generations of women talking about what they’ve quit doing. Different ages bring different challenges but also different opportunities. There are things your mother can quit doing that you can’t quite yet but you can see the path ahead.
I quit, storing others items.
I quit, thinking I NEEDED 10,000 steps a day.
I quit, wearing foundation (now wear sunscreen tinted moisturizer)
I quit, buying and saving books. Hello again library 😊
I quit, chasing gas prices.
I quit, others drama. Just excuse myself from the conversation.
I’m 63 and love knowing others are quitting the same things. ❤
Lol ,"I simplified it by getting rid of all my friends! "Your Mom is so funny!
Yes! I am definitely doing this! Neither 2/3 of my adult children nor my Mom are even on FB! why should I care what my high school friend I haven't seen in 40 years had for lunch!!!😃😃😃
I’m 60 and your mom and I would get along great, lol! Simple hair, little to no makeup, clothes and shoes have to be comfortable, etc. I, too, woke up one day and said I’m never going to pay another dime to a diet company, ever. Emotions and relationships are still challenging to me but the more I accept how complicated people are (including me), the easier it is to just figure out what/whom I can tolerate and what’s just too toxic to accept-then let it go!
I lost my mom last year, and I love your mom. Thanks for sharing her ❤
Oh, I’m sorry for your loss. My mom died 11 years ago, and I will occasionally still have “moments”. But they’re happy memories!
I am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you ❤
@@susannovak8263 I'm sorry for your loss. It is getting easier, but it sure is a process unlike any other. I feel like the meaning of life is revealed when you lose your mom.
Same. I lost my mom 12 yrs ago when I was 38 yrs old. She was my best friend. I still miss her so much 😔🥺. Fortunately, God blessed me with two wonderful daughters to heal my heart ❤️ and we have a close relationship like I did with my mom.
I did also. My mom was 85 but had a beautiful, easy smile and laugh and I miss it so much. It's lovely to see close mother-daughter relationships ❤
Great video yet again! Shannon, I relate so much with your mom being nearer her age and just about everything she has quit, so have I. One thing else that I did was to say “No thank you” when getting invitations which would include people I don’t very much care for. I figure I’m too old to waste time with those who don’t deserve my attention or time. Hope that doesn’t sound harsh. I’m just trying to love life to it’s fullest, keeping my mental health well, and giving my time to those in my life who need it the most. I’ve already watched this vid 2x. You and your mom are a delight. Thank you.
I really enjoyed this episode. I am 62 my daughter just turned 40, I see you guys as myself and my daughter. So many of these points apply to us. So nice to see this. It puts perspective on so many things. Thank you guys I feel like you are friends.
Yes, I agree! They are great together and would be a 'hoot' to spend any time with them!
I'm 68 and totally relate with your mom. You are blessed to have each other in this crazy world. Enjoying your videos
Thank you so much!
Love the “Dynamic Duo” and the joy they bring! ❤️
Thanks for sharing this encouragement today.
I’m 74 & resonate with so many things you mentioned. But, when “mom” said she quit cooking, I nearly jumped out of my chair! No one says that & I always felt like a lazy person if I didn’t cook a “proper” meal. I just don’t like cooking & all that goes with it!
Yay!! I’m not alone :)))
Thank you- you guys are the best❣️
My hair is also Silver. I stopped coloring it at 66 after I had breast cancer and my husband passed away. I love my hair and I always get compliments. I'm almost 73 now. I think it is your health that determines how good you look and feel, not makeup or dyed hair.
You are both beautiful woman.
I love this video 😍 "living below your means" adjust your lifestyle, be frugal, budget, save and invest. This helped me out as a 6 figure earner. I've grown over a million in retirement savings with this method
Yes it's been helpful to my general income I make about an extra 2k from my general income
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I agree with a lot of what both you ladies are sharing. 😁 When it comes to not cooking dinner and you have kids I worked into it this way: When my three boys were in their early teens I told them one night a week would be “Make your own” and Wednesday night would be each boy was to take a turn making a dinner for the whole family that they wanted to eat (within reason) but I would be standing by to teach them how to do it. As they got older and more involved in activities where they might not be home at dinner time, it was reasonable for them to either eat the leftovers or make something for themselves. Same went for laundry - I would teach them how the machines worked and they would do their own. They were also required to help clean the house alongside me and taught how to mow the lawn…required knowledge for soon to be adults. 😁👍🏻 Also, sharing in these chores is a requirement to being part of a loving family. In their 30’s now and are all self sufficient and helpful members of society. 😍
I love your comments. I also gave my teenage children a night to cook dinner for the three of us. I was close by, and they got to pick anything from my well-stocked kitchen. If they asked me a question, I would answer with " what does the box say? " , or " what does the recipe say?". So they learned how to cook and they both turned out to be much better in the kitchen than me. Same for laundry. This is how you sort, if you don't want to ruin your clothes. Here is how much detergent. The machine does the rest. Easy peasy. They were both responsible and helpful and turned out to be excellent humans. My two favorite people in the whole world. And I get to know that I prepared them for the outside world, knowing that their momma was always there and on their side. Sometimes letting others figure it out, or make a mistake along the way, is how best to support them.
I'm 68 and can relate so much to what Kathy says. I have even, sort of, decluttered holidays. Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, I usually have a quiet day at home. If I feel like it, I might cook something and invite my two single kids. Or not. I've even gotten to the point of not going to other's homes if invited, if the weather is bad or I just need to be alone. Especially if it is family that lives farther away and I just don't want to do four hours of driving for a hectic dinner. Haven't exchanged gifts of any kind for years. So much less stress.
LOVE IT!
You can have kids at the beginning of a holiday to.pick out a favorite holiday decor.
Two ladies that speak my language ! I'm 64 years old and I too have experienced many changes and without even thinking about it - we all change over time. What really stuck out was when you both voiced that you don't care as much about what other people think, you tend to do your own thing which is liberating ! Also, I'm just eating what I want and when I want as well. I don't go shopping out of boredom or buy things on a whim, only buy when I need something. I'm striving to live with minimalism but that is a conscience decision and I have down-sized a lot but still have a ways to go with that. Shannon I love your channel and love when you and your mother get together. You are both very down to "earth" and I really appreciate that. See you in your next video !