I did a therapy group years ago and the dr that ran it talked about how seasonal depression is mostly due to the fact that ppl refuse to go outside in the winter, and therefore get no day light and part of your brain shuts down. Its very important he said to get outside even during winter. The intensity of light he told us is much greater outside than it can ever be in your house and it is something you are supposed to experience daily. We aren't realy meant to live strictly indoors it's very bad for our health. I hope that helps!
Oh, how I have missed my daily dose of Morgan ❤. I can not tell you how much I just love your 2023 reflections. That is such a beautiful tradition I want to start as well. Collectively, there is this idea of "last year was a failure, things will be better next year" at New Years. Probably because the holiday season is usually a lot more stressful than we would like. But taking time to really look back at the year before in appreciation and gratitude of all the highs and lows is such a magical way to enter the next year. ✨️
This video was a warm hug for my soul 🤗 thank you Morgan ❤️ I'm a physiotherapist, and these are my top tips for better posture 😉 1) Imagine there is a piece of string connected from the top of your head to the ceiling, pulling your head away from your shoulders. 2) Periodically throughout the day, especially when sitting, check the distance between your shoulders and your ears. Then purposefully create distance between them. Add in some gentle shoulder rolls and a couple of deep breaths as well. Especially important to do this when you feel anxious, anxiety affects our posture and breathing. 3) When standing, gently pull your shoulder blades down and inwards (just a small movement). You can also pull your belly button in slightly, to activate your abdominals, this will help to stop you from slumping. But don't hold your breath, keep breathing normally. 4) Pretend you are a beloved character from an Austen novel 😅 hehe Happy New Year ❤
Thank you for bringing some joy and some peace to my holiday season. I lost my mother early December this year after a long dementia journey. I didn’t think I’d feel good this season….until your vlogmas. Each day brought some peace, calming comfort and finally joy. Each day was a different way to accept the loss and accept that life goes on. Thank you Morgan. Happy New Year to you and yours!!!
For me it works to let decorations up until mid of february: ✨🎄✨ And doing this I love winter, is my favorite season. it's an endless celebration of snow, light, candles, hot drinks and rest. Not to talk abot reading! Why this rush of cleaning and store things after Christmas?! It's like you say: spring! 👏😂 And we have 2 months of winter in front
I'm with you on that!!!! Do the exact same thing, it uses to be untilMarch, but since my birthday is on February, I now decorate for Valentines, since I have my own place.🎉🎉🎉
Same here, I wouldn’t dream of taking my decorations down before New Year’s. Plus it takes so long to get everything up, I want to enjoy it longer! Definitely makes my January more bright ✨
I love how you romanticize your life and find the JOY in all the little things, it’s so refreshing. I’m so proud of you for all you accomplished in 2023, it was a huge year for you ✨
I just want to say, thank you so much for your videos this year. You inspired me to start my own channel after years of feeling like I don’t have “anything of value” to give on TH-cam and helped me realize that my cozy and chaotic life is extraordinary, even if it’s ordinary❤️
I had the same feeling that I have nothing valuable to share, it's when I share something with someone that I realize my knowledge is not a given, I have put time to learn stuff that some might find helpful. I'm glad you overcome that and started your channel.
I bought The Crossroads of Should and Must (at Powell's actually!) and it sat unread for a couple years, but I read it eventually and really loved it! Recently I saw a meme that resonated deeply. It says, and I paraphrase - "Instead of trying to be your "best" self or your "higher" self, go be your "favorite" self. That way leaves room for grace." It's the perfect 2024 resolution for me, a goal that somehow combines room for both growth and acceptance.
Thank you so much for this video, it inspired me to keep sober during a really hard holiday season and keep going towards my goals. I always wear a bow in my blonde hair, and I thought of you when I put it on today because these girls (I'm 30, they were older than me) made fun of me for it and another got annoyed and said I wasn't a princess. I just kind of laughed and realized that they might just be afraid to be joyful. So I loved this reminder to keep being me. And you keep being you, the world needs our joys!
We do not take our decorations down here until 12th night after Christmas, which will be the 6th January. So I still have my outside Christmas lights on at night, and I am enjoying my Christmas tree coloured lights on every night still, in my sitting room, with all the decorations on the tree. I spend Christmas alone with my Madge, so am making the most of having them on still, as it is so windy and wet outside here in West Devon, England. xxx
I usually leave mine up that long too. I’m not ready to take them down, and the days before Christmas are so busy, it’s nice to relax and read in my Christmas house. By a week after New Years I’m ready to pack it up and refresh the house.
Hi Morgan, officially Christmas decorations “should” be taken down after three kings day (6th of January), so why don’t you leave them a little longer if it feels so empty and less cozy without them? In Europe most people leave them at until after New years. Xx
I'm so happy we got to have one more video before the New Year 🎉... I just want to thank you Morgan for being a source of comfort and happiness through this year ❤ You're videos and vlogs have been an essential reason that helped me to endure so many heavy days through this year, I'm truly grateful for that😢❤️ Wishing you, Landon and Ro A Very Happy New Year ❤️
I suffer from seasonal depression and one thing that really helps me are pencil trees! I bought 2 and I only decorate them with white lights so they stay up all winter. While “Christmas” comes down, winter stays up and it makes it so cozy on grey days!
Missing your beautiful face, Morgan! I rewatched vlogmas to tide me over. I hope you are well and enjoying a well-deserved break! My best wishes to you all ~ Stacey
Thank you for sharing your time with us! Every single time i talk about you to my husband i always catch myself saying “my friend Morgan…” thank you for being our friend on this platform! ❤
By you taking care of yourself and having fun in your life, we will be also allowed and feel the permission to do the same to ourselves! So please continie with those whether it is your job or not
I have been following you for years now. Rarely comment at all but I always watch your videos, and I believe I watched all of them in 2023 and I think you showed Joy in all of them. As my mentor of life says “The joy of life is to be found not by evading life’s sufferings but by grappling with them to the finish. Escapism cannot produce true happiness. Happiness based on delusion does not last. Enlightenment comes from seeing the truth, no matter how unpleasant it may be.” Daisaku Ikeda. And that’s exactly what you did, you decided to be happy no matter what, so I say: be proud of the monumental joy you have accomplished despite all the hardships of 2023!!!!🎉 also your resolution of reading a page of a book instead of looking at your phone is phenomenal!!!! I will make it as my own resolution for 2024! Exciting to see your creativity in this new year! ❤
In listening to you I was reminded of the book "Wintering" by Katharine MAY and her perspective on how we all go through wintering times not always in the cold season. I have not taken down my Christmas items because I love the comfy beauty of it, so probably won't take it down until mid January, and I am happy about that. I think I will do a popouri as well with orange, lemon peels, cloves and cinnamon stick. Loved this video. Enjoy your week. Dear One🌹
Thank you, Morgan. Vlogmas really was a bright spot in a hard season. This New Year's message was just what I needed. A little more 🌞 sunshine to reflect & look forward. Happy New Year!!
Im giving youtube a shot again in the new year (after I recover from another sick time). You inspire to find the joy and romaticize life and thats what I hope to add to my life, especially as a chronically ill girly
It's a truly cozy place when even pillows get to wear cozy sweaters! 😍 Loved the potpourri realism, so refreshing! And the butterflies are lovely, it's funny how often the most unique ideas come from having to improvise. Better posture has been on my list forever, too! I just keep forgetting about it and then catch myself at slouching. I guess we'd have to find a way to integrate it into our daily lives so that it becomes second nature and we don't have to actively remember it. If I ever find out, I'll let you know 😅🙈 Have a lovely 2024! ❤
"Less is more" and "carry a book around at all times to replace phone time“ - That is what I‘d also like to encorporate in my life this year! ❤ I am once again stepping into full time self employment this February and I cannot wait to make more room for myself, for learning, for reading and all the things I truely enjoy in my life! Happy new year to you, Morgan and also to everyone else here! 🎉 Let‘s make it a wonderful year!
I was just feeling the same way! I'm taking all the Christmas decorations tomorrow and thinking about how droll January is going to be. Now I need to find something festive to replace them with.
Hi Morgan ❤ Another cozy and heartwarming video. Thank you! Your videos have become a way for me to take a moment for myself to just rest and be for a little while. A light and warm moment in some cold or dark days sometimes. Thank you for that! I wanted to give something in return if I could. :) As I was listening to your list of goals for 2024 you mentioned better posture, learning more French and taking a dance class and I couldn't help but think maybe a ballet class would be in order! That would be all three of those things at once. hehe! Ballet is one of my most favorite things in the world and I've been dancing and teaching on and off for most of my life. If you do decide to find a ballet class, my advice would be to find one with a gentle and kind teacher who encourages you to listen to your body and dance safely and with joy. There are such a wide range of teachers and classes and some are a better fit than others. I don't live in Portland, but if I was teaching ballet classes for adults still, I would love to have you in my class. :) Ok, that was a lot. haha! Thank you again for being a light for kindness and an inspiration to us all. God bless you ❤-Daisy
Also, I don't wish to bombard you with unsolicited advice and I don't expect you to take it at all! I just wanted to share something with you that makes me happy and I hope you keep doing what makes you most happy! xo
Jou-ah. Joie🎉 ! Merci for this lovely video (along with Hugo Cabret, you made my day! ) et meilleurs vœux pour 2024 depuis la France Morgan et compagnie ! xxoo
to go along with your resolution to laugh more, this is my favorite quote …… Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort, born in 1740, was a French playwright famous for his wit. He said, “The most wasted day of all is that in which we have not laughed.”. I am quite good at laughing at myself. 😂
Hey, Morgan! I did the "10 things" exercise with you- it was hard at first, but once I got going, I remembered so many things. Thank you for that. Also, I'm 52, and I'm hoping to take a tap dancing class this year, if I don't chicken out. 😄 Happy New Year to you!
Happy New Year, Morgan, Landon and Roo. My 2024 isn't started very well but I know people like you exists and I can smile, I can feel hope. A big hug ✨💜
I always bring a book or my kindle with me no matter where I go. We wait for a lot of things and it amazes me how many people just sit there doing nothing and then say they don't have time to read....Drives me crazy. Lol I do get a lot of reading done that way. :D I did my mood board already but I hadn't done a list of things I'm proud of yet. Good idea! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Morgan! I was thinking of you today because I received a Kindle for Christmas and a cover that is a nice green color, which is my favorite color.💚 I have held onto "the world needs your joy" beautiful bird sticker for something special and decided to add it to my Kindle cover and makes me smile every time I see it.
Oh Morgan, you and I have so much of the same personality!!! I do not know anyone in my real life who is like me, and your channel is so refreshing!!! The book recommendations loo really helpful. I let go of my reading perfectionism this year. I used to read books I thought I "should" be reading, but this year I just read whatever I wanted to and it is so much more enjoyable now. Have a wonderful New Year xoxoxo
I haved filled the rooms of my house with twinkle lights of different styles....they are kind of like having a fireplace as the light they give is warm light...and really cozy up the house. They stay up year round.
I cannot tell you how thankful I am for you and your content. It has brought so much joy to me this year and I just want to express my gratitude. I couldn’t help but tear up at the end of your video because it is so heartwarming to see you so happy and to acknowledge everything you have accomplished this year and everything you WILL accomplish. I truly wish you, Landon, and Roo the happiest of new years and continue to live such a beautiful and extraordinary life, my friend 💗
How to practice better posture...when I was growing up my mother used to have me balance a book on my head as I walked room to room in the house! Since you want to keep a book with you at all times, maybe just put the one you are reading on your head ...and walk!! I think it would add a lightness to our views of books as it is just a silly light hearted way to practice posture...and it can make you laugh!!!😂
My husband bought me my oh wondrous you sweatshirt for Christmas! It's so cozy and such a pretty color! As always I enjoyed this video. I'm glad you're prioritizing reading again. I am going to also! I think it's so cool that you have taught yourself Spanish and Portuguese. Morgan, you're a real go-getter!!! I think that's fantastic. Happy New Year! You look beautiful BTW. 😍
I love your butterfly decorating idea! I just thrifted a package of beautiful butterflies for my grandkids to craft with, and never considered I could use them myself...Thanks and Happy New Year!
I love the idea of always carrying a book and reading instead of looking at my phone. Definitely adopting this! Love this whole video. Thank you, Morgan!
The loveliest video to watch at the beginning of the year ❤ I loved watching your videos in 2023, Mo! Thanks for creating such a lovely and warm corner of the internet 😊 x
I watched this 3 times already! Maybe because I missed your sweet videos. But I keep getting distracted with so many ideas that I had to go back and make sure I didn’t miss one moment. Thank you for creating these sweet videos! 🤍
Okay, I immediately wanted that yellow sweater!! But I really love what you did with it. So creative! You've inspired me. I really want to rearrange things to start the new year too. I don't know why, really; honestly, I didn't grow up celebrating New Year's Eve or the new year. All we did was go to church. So I've never really cared about doing anything or setting resolutions or anything, plus I loathe the pressure. I don't even feel like I can reflect on this past year-it feels like I don't remember anything! But I do wish something for myself: to find my way out of functional freeze and feel motivated and energetic for the first time in years, and consistently so. Anyway, probably what touched me most in this video was when you said, "I'm so proud of myself." It was so genuine and beautiful that I felt it too. Thank you for sharing all of your hope and love, and appreciation, and optimism, as well as the darkness. It makes such a big difference. xoxo
So surprised to see this video pop up and what a wonderful way to spend my New Years evening while crocheting a pretty star pattern rectangle - to cover a pillow like you! And I love the book recommendations! Much Much Love to You!!!!
I absolutely love the butterflies, Morgan! 🦋 They put a smile on my face, so delightful! Also, the books featured look inspiring and encouraging- a great way start to the new year. Cheers to getting through the year! Thank you for sharing your real moments of growth with us. ✨ Happy New Year to you and yours! ❤
I'm right there with you on doing new things even when we're scared. I've lived alone before but I've never lived in a different state then the one I was born in. This spring, my husband and I moved from Texas to Colorado and it's been amazing so far, I'm loving it. I hope your 2024 is awesome and look forward to you sharing it with us all.
This is the first video I've seen of u and I've instantly subscribed once I've seen ur rawness of crying and being honest about your struggles. We need more truth online. Thank you
Thank you for showing us that New Year is not a race and that we should gracefully embrace the coming year. I don’t know if you realise how many lives you touch with your kindness, at my lowest times you are always here with authenticity and meaningful words so THANK YOU. I wish you Landon and RoO Happy New Year 🥳🥳🥳
Thank you so much for this! I am watching this at the perfect time. Woke up last night in a panic, for no reason. Your videos are so calming & inspirational. Just a thank you for what you do, it is very much appreciated 📖☕️💖
Hello Morgan and happy new year! Suggestions for your posture resolution: walk around your house with a book on your head. It’s silly, fun and give you good posture. You can try to eat with a book on your head, that’s a whole new level and it can be a fun challenge with other, may the last book standing win!
So nice to know you speak Portuguese and that you were in Brazil 🇧🇷 for a month! Greetings from Brazil dear Morgan! And happy 2024! ❤ love your videos! You are adorable 🥰 Muitos beijos 😘
I love these cozy videos! This content just feels like… a warm mug of tea while wrapped in a soft blanket. P.S. I tried to look for your vision board on Pinterest but couldn’t find you!
What a literal treat. Every. Video. ❤️ I am inspired to reflect on 2023 and set intentions for 2024! And make my house cozy again after my tree comes down (which I have been putting off to avoid an empty living room). Thank you Morgan for your inspiration!
How I've missed your videos! Since your vlogmas I've noticed how your videos help my mental health. Your content really feels like eating an orange on the gloomiest winter day. Thank you so much for your positivity and motivation!
I'm totally with you on the lack of daylight. Here in NE Scotland at the Solstice the sun doesn't rise until just before 9am and it's setting c. 3.30pm. Overcast days make it seem all the worse. I find it really difficult to get going every day and it's a constant battle to get anything done at this time of year. Trying to stay positive though and your vlogs help me no end - thank-you so much 😊!!. Thanks also for reminding us that modern living makes us work against our natural instincts and that it is in fact normal to have the response to the lack of daylight that many of us experience. ❤
Your videos helped me so much this year; 2023 was not the kindest to me and I have been struggling with a lot of big feelings over the last few months. But seeing you facing life with bravery and joy helped me... breathe. Thank you for creating such a calm and beautiful space where one is able to calm down and realize it's all gonna be okay; with a little bit of work put into that. But also hope. Thank you so much, Morgan. May 2024 be kind to you 🤍
You are lovely, Morgan. I watch your videos and smile when you do, find myself nodding yes in agreement and want to give you a hug when you're sad. Someone who feels deeply sad is also capable of huge wells of joy! Grow but do not ever change! You bring great joy to many in being yourself! I think you have the perfect life mates in Landon & Roo. Happy New Year !!!!
I was so so happy to see another Mo vlog, I've missed the every day comfort of Vlogmas, you smashed that! The short was brilliant too! "Another push' is how I've spun new year to do something positive xx Push yourself to do a course, accept something, apply for a job, start something etc Why can't we do small steps and things that make us happy? Why not? We have the power to make so many more things positive I believe, you've been such a joy to me this year at doing that as per Mo, sending all the love my window light. I can't wait for what you create and show in 2024 xx
Hey Mo, I just want to thank you for emphasising ways on how one can reflect on the past year instead of solely focusing on goals for the new year. So many people are focusing on making videos all about the new year, and it is so beautiful to have some point out the importance of reflection. I really enjoyed this video and I'm glad to see you doing so well. Hope you had a great last day of 2023. In South Africa it's currently 23: 19, so were heading into our last hour of the year. I'm spending this time reading and playing boardgames with my family. Happy new year everyone!
To aid you in your laughter resolution, hang out with your girl friends more! You are perfectly delightful and I hope you and Landon and Roo have a wonderful 2024!
Talking about friendships, I hope that your lovely best friend Randy is ok? I so miss her You tube entries, but understand that she is going through a lot of personal trauma at the moment. Would be lovely to see you two again together, as I know you had some fun times not long ago with her, which is so good, and just what the two of you needed - a good laugh and fun together. xxx
I'm so happy you are sharing a new video! I loved your vlogmas and missed the daily uploads! Love your approach to the new year and plan on doing the same❤
Hello Morgan ☺. Your butterflies are all flying the same way, perhaps they could be placed with some going in opposite directions, like they do in the summer in the wild when they are fluttering around lol 😄. And thank you again for your kind words recently re my husband Terry's passing. With blessings, love and light for 2024. Xx
Thank you for this feelgood video as you always do! I do Zumba twice a week and want to add BodyBalance to that. I'm not a sportive person at all! But I've found that it really helps with my headaches and posture ;)
I was busy getting settled in from the first part of a two part move when this came out, so I'm late, but Happy New Years. I hope it was wonderful for you, Landon, and Roo, and I hope the year has been amazing for you so far. The sweater as a pillowcase is brilliant, I never thought of that. I don't have too much trouble getting rid of things, but there are a couple of sweaters I know I need to donate, but I just can't bear to part with. Maybe I'll try that myself when I'm back in my own place again.
can we just take a moment to appreciate how morgan literally looks like a beautiful disney princess 😭❤
Her voice too! It’s so gentle, makes me feel instantly comfortable haha
i literally thought she sounded like rapunzel from tangled ♡
YES! Totally!! She is just an angel!😊
I did a therapy group years ago and the dr that ran it talked about how seasonal depression is mostly due to the fact that ppl refuse to go outside in the winter, and therefore get no day light and part of your brain shuts down. Its very important he said to get outside even during winter. The intensity of light he told us is much greater outside than it can ever be in your house and it is something you are supposed to experience daily. We aren't realy meant to live strictly indoors it's very bad for our health. I hope that helps!
Oh, how I have missed my daily dose of Morgan ❤. I can not tell you how much I just love your 2023 reflections. That is such a beautiful tradition I want to start as well. Collectively, there is this idea of "last year was a failure, things will be better next year" at New Years. Probably because the holiday season is usually a lot more stressful than we would like. But taking time to really look back at the year before in appreciation and gratitude of all the highs and lows is such a magical way to enter the next year. ✨️
This is lovely ❤️ Thank you so much friend. I wish you a very heart warming New Year
Yes! We’ve gotten spoiled and are always eager for another dose.💖
This video was a warm hug for my soul 🤗 thank you Morgan ❤️
I'm a physiotherapist, and these are my top tips for better posture 😉
1) Imagine there is a piece of string connected from the top of your head to the ceiling, pulling your head away from your shoulders.
2) Periodically throughout the day, especially when sitting, check the distance between your shoulders and your ears. Then purposefully create distance between them. Add in some gentle shoulder rolls and a couple of deep breaths as well. Especially important to do this when you feel anxious, anxiety affects our posture and breathing.
3) When standing, gently pull your shoulder blades down and inwards (just a small movement). You can also pull your belly button in slightly, to activate your abdominals, this will help to stop you from slumping. But don't hold your breath, keep breathing normally.
4) Pretend you are a beloved character from an Austen novel 😅 hehe
Happy New Year ❤
Thank you for bringing some joy and some peace to my holiday season. I lost my mother early December this year after a long dementia journey. I didn’t think I’d feel good this season….until your vlogmas. Each day brought some peace, calming comfort and finally joy. Each day was a different way to accept the loss and accept that life goes on. Thank you Morgan. Happy New Year to you and yours!!!
I'm so very sorry for your loss of your precious mum. Sending you my warmest wishes for a peaceful and healthy New year.❤
@@elizabethsteed5661 Thank you for your kind words!! 🥰
My word for 2024 is Lotus. Growing and flowering through the mud.
For me it works to let decorations up until mid of february: ✨🎄✨ And doing this I love winter, is my favorite season. it's an endless celebration of snow, light, candles, hot drinks and rest. Not to talk abot reading!
Why this rush of cleaning and store things after Christmas?! It's like you say: spring! 👏😂 And we have 2 months of winter in front
I'm with you on that!!!! Do the exact same thing, it uses to be untilMarch, but since my birthday is on February, I now decorate for Valentines, since I have my own place.🎉🎉🎉
Same here, I wouldn’t dream of taking my decorations down before New Year’s. Plus it takes so long to get everything up, I want to enjoy it longer! Definitely makes my January more bright ✨
@@ChessieChess when I driving I see houses with their christmas decorations and it makes me happy!!! We need to stretch the magic as long as we can!!!
Hope you’re ok mo xx
I love how you romanticize your life and find the JOY in all the little things, it’s so refreshing. I’m so proud of you for all you accomplished in 2023, it was a huge year for you ✨
I just want to say, thank you so much for your videos this year. You inspired me to start my own channel after years of feeling like I don’t have “anything of value” to give on TH-cam and helped me realize that my cozy and chaotic life is extraordinary, even if it’s ordinary❤️
Subscribed!!
Thank you for valuing my videos and finding inspiration in what I share. I look forward to watching your videos!
I had the same feeling that I have nothing valuable to share, it's when I share something with someone that I realize my knowledge is not a given, I have put time to learn stuff that some might find helpful. I'm glad you overcome that and started your channel.
Subscribed, thank you ❤
I bought The Crossroads of Should and Must (at Powell's actually!) and it sat unread for a couple years, but I read it eventually and really loved it! Recently I saw a meme that resonated deeply. It says, and I paraphrase - "Instead of trying to be your "best" self or your "higher" self, go be your "favorite" self. That way leaves room for grace." It's the perfect 2024 resolution for me, a goal that somehow combines room for both growth and acceptance.
Wait I love this quote. Just a mindset shift!!
This is such an end of the year treat, Morgan! Thank you for a year of beautiful content. I'm happy to be part of this community ❤
Thank you for being a part of this community, friend! ❤️
Thank you so much for this video, it inspired me to keep sober during a really hard holiday season and keep going towards my goals. I always wear a bow in my blonde hair, and I thought of you when I put it on today because these girls (I'm 30, they were older than me) made fun of me for it and another got annoyed and said I wasn't a princess. I just kind of laughed and realized that they might just be afraid to be joyful. So I loved this reminder to keep being me. And you keep being you, the world needs our joys!
You do what makes you happy and we kindred spirits will understand you ❤️
I agree. Ignore the mean girls and be you! It’s way more fun. There’s something great about being both an old soul and young at heart. We get you!
We do not take our decorations down here until 12th night after Christmas, which will be the 6th January. So I still have my outside Christmas lights on at night, and I am enjoying my Christmas tree coloured lights on every night still, in my sitting room, with all the decorations on the tree. I spend Christmas alone with my Madge, so am making the most of having them on still, as it is so windy and wet outside here in West Devon, England. xxx
I usually leave mine up that long too. I’m not ready to take them down, and the days before Christmas are so busy, it’s nice to relax and read in my Christmas house. By a week after New Years I’m ready to pack it up and refresh the house.
Hi Morgan, officially Christmas decorations “should” be taken down after three kings day (6th of January), so why don’t you leave them a little longer if it feels so empty and less cozy without them? In Europe most people leave them at until after New years. Xx
I'm so happy we got to have one more video before the New Year 🎉... I just want to thank you Morgan for being a source of comfort and happiness through this year ❤ You're videos and vlogs have been an essential reason that helped me to endure so many heavy days through this year, I'm truly grateful for that😢❤️
Wishing you, Landon and Ro A Very Happy New Year ❤️
Thank you so much, Lina friend ❤️ You are a ray of sunshine ☀️
I suffer from seasonal depression and one thing that really helps me are pencil trees! I bought 2 and I only decorate them with white lights so they stay up all winter. While “Christmas” comes down, winter stays up and it makes it so cozy on grey days!
Missing your beautiful face, Morgan! I rewatched vlogmas to tide me over. I hope you are well and enjoying a well-deserved break! My best wishes to you all ~ Stacey
Thank you for sharing your time with us! Every single time i talk about you to my husband i always catch myself saying “my friend Morgan…” thank you for being our friend on this platform! ❤
I love this!! Thank you, FRIEND ❤️
By you taking care of yourself and having fun in your life, we will be also allowed and feel the permission to do the same to ourselves! So please continie with those whether it is your job or not
I have been following you for years now. Rarely comment at all but I always watch your videos, and I believe I watched all of them in 2023 and I think you showed Joy in all of them. As my mentor of life says “The joy of life is to be found not by evading life’s sufferings but by grappling with them to the finish. Escapism cannot produce true happiness. Happiness based on delusion does not last. Enlightenment comes from seeing the truth, no matter how unpleasant it may be.” Daisaku Ikeda. And that’s exactly what you did, you decided to be happy no matter what, so I say: be proud of the monumental joy you have accomplished despite all the hardships of 2023!!!!🎉 also your resolution of reading a page of a book instead of looking at your phone is phenomenal!!!! I will make it as my own resolution for 2024! Exciting to see your creativity in this new year! ❤
Thanks for being a light to us all, Morgan ✨
In listening to you I was reminded of the book "Wintering" by Katharine MAY and her perspective on how we all go through wintering times not always in the cold season. I have not taken down my Christmas items because I love the comfy beauty of it, so probably won't take it down until mid January, and I am happy about that. I think I will do a popouri as well with orange, lemon peels, cloves and cinnamon stick. Loved this video. Enjoy your week. Dear One🌹
I loved the book Wintering!
Thank you, Morgan. Vlogmas really was a bright spot in a hard season. This New Year's message was just what I needed. A little more 🌞 sunshine to reflect & look forward. Happy New Year!!
I looove your fairytale cottage❤ that’s how I decorate, too. Whimsy is the best style 😊
Me too, but with more color. I love dreaming up my perfect cozy home.
Im giving youtube a shot again in the new year (after I recover from another sick time). You inspire to find the joy and romaticize life and thats what I hope to add to my life, especially as a chronically ill girly
Thank you friend ❤️ I hope this year is wonderful for you
I’m so spoiled by Vlogmas!! Now I want a video every day!!! 😢😊
For posture yoga does wonders, I've three to four sessions a week since 2021 and I can tell the difference. Happy new year, everybody.
It's a truly cozy place when even pillows get to wear cozy sweaters! 😍
Loved the potpourri realism, so refreshing! And the butterflies are lovely, it's funny how often the most unique ideas come from having to improvise.
Better posture has been on my list forever, too! I just keep forgetting about it and then catch myself at slouching. I guess we'd have to find a way to integrate it into our daily lives so that it becomes second nature and we don't have to actively remember it. If I ever find out, I'll let you know 😅🙈
Have a lovely 2024! ❤
Hey! We miss you! Hope you are having a good break and getting refreshed! We know how taxing Vlogmas can be, but we loooooved it!
"Less is more" and "carry a book around at all times to replace phone time“ - That is what I‘d also like to encorporate in my life this year! ❤ I am once again stepping into full time self employment this February and I cannot wait to make more room for myself, for learning, for reading and all the things I truely enjoy in my life! Happy new year to you, Morgan and also to everyone else here! 🎉 Let‘s make it a wonderful year!
I was just feeling the same way! I'm taking all the Christmas decorations tomorrow and thinking about how droll January is going to be. Now I need to find something festive to replace them with.
I don't understand why people take down their Christmas things before New Year's. Let Christmas linger on into the new year. That's the coziest.
Une belle et douce année 2024, Morgan, qu'elle te soit pleine de petits et grands bonheurs ❤❤❤❤
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Morgan, thanks for being such a joy to watch! Watching your video as a treat for this weekend 💛
Hi Morgan ❤ Another cozy and heartwarming video. Thank you! Your videos have become a way for me to take a moment for myself to just rest and be for a little while. A light and warm moment in some cold or dark days sometimes. Thank you for that! I wanted to give something in return if I could. :) As I was listening to your list of goals for 2024 you mentioned better posture, learning more French and taking a dance class and I couldn't help but think maybe a ballet class would be in order! That would be all three of those things at once. hehe! Ballet is one of my most favorite things in the world and I've been dancing and teaching on and off for most of my life. If you do decide to find a ballet class, my advice would be to find one with a gentle and kind teacher who encourages you to listen to your body and dance safely and with joy. There are such a wide range of teachers and classes and some are a better fit than others. I don't live in Portland, but if I was teaching ballet classes for adults still, I would love to have you in my class. :) Ok, that was a lot. haha! Thank you again for being a light for kindness and an inspiration to us all. God bless you ❤-Daisy
Also, I don't wish to bombard you with unsolicited advice and I don't expect you to take it at all! I just wanted to share something with you that makes me happy and I hope you keep doing what makes you most happy! xo
Jou-ah. Joie🎉 ! Merci for this lovely video (along with Hugo Cabret, you made my day! ) et meilleurs vœux pour 2024 depuis la France Morgan et compagnie !
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to go along with your resolution to laugh more, this is my favorite quote …… Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort, born in 1740, was a French playwright famous for his wit. He said, “The most wasted day of all is that in which we have not laughed.”. I am quite good at laughing at myself. 😂
Hope you’re staying warm! And excited for your French journey. ❤😊
Hey, Morgan! I did the "10 things" exercise with you- it was hard at first, but once I got going, I remembered so many things. Thank you for that. Also, I'm 52, and I'm hoping to take a tap dancing class this year, if I don't chicken out. 😄 Happy New Year to you!
That’s great! I’m 56 and life is much more fun if you are willing to be a beginner sometimes, and most adults don’t want to.
@@fittoseejane We have to be lifelong learners! : )
Happy New Year, Morgan, Landon and Roo. My 2024 isn't started very well but I know people like you exists and I can smile, I can feel hope. A big hug ✨💜
Keep that hope in your heart! Optimism and faith in the good this life can offer will hopefully bring you a good 2024!
@@karenholbert609 Thank you and good year for you too ✨💜
I always bring a book or my kindle with me no matter where I go. We wait for a lot of things and it amazes me how many people just sit there doing nothing and then say they don't have time to read....Drives me crazy. Lol I do get a lot of reading done that way. :D I did my mood board already but I hadn't done a list of things I'm proud of yet. Good idea! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Morgan! I was thinking of you today because I received a Kindle for Christmas and a cover that is a nice green color, which is my favorite color.💚 I have held onto "the world needs your joy" beautiful bird sticker for something special and decided to add it to my Kindle cover and makes me smile every time I see it.
Hi Morgan, I'm from Brazil! E vou continuar a te acompanhar em 2024, um ótimo ano para você 😍
Oh Morgan, you and I have so much of the same personality!!! I do not know anyone in my real life who is like me, and your channel is so refreshing!!! The book recommendations loo really helpful. I let go of my reading perfectionism this year. I used to read books I thought I "should" be reading, but this year I just read whatever I wanted to and it is so much more enjoyable now. Have a wonderful New Year xoxoxo
I haved filled the rooms of my house with twinkle lights of different styles....they are kind of like having a fireplace as the light they give is warm light...and really cozy up the house. They stay up year round.
I cannot tell you how thankful I am for you and your content. It has brought so much joy to me this year and I just want to express my gratitude. I couldn’t help but tear up at the end of your video because it is so heartwarming to see you so happy and to acknowledge everything you have accomplished this year and everything you WILL accomplish. I truly wish you, Landon, and Roo the happiest of new years and continue to live such a beautiful and extraordinary life, my friend 💗
How to practice better posture...when I was growing up my mother used to have me balance a book on my head as I walked room to room in the house! Since you want to keep a book with you at all times, maybe just put the one you are reading on your head ...and walk!! I think it would add a lightness to our views of books as it is just a silly light hearted way to practice posture...and it can make you laugh!!!😂
Morgan, I feel that you literally pour all your heart and love into every one of your magical videos. Thank you so much for all the joy you spread.
@27:25 Ballett helped me a lot👍✨
My husband bought me my oh wondrous you sweatshirt for Christmas! It's so cozy and such a pretty color! As always I enjoyed this video. I'm glad you're prioritizing reading again. I am going to also! I think it's so cool that you have taught yourself Spanish and Portuguese. Morgan, you're a real go-getter!!! I think that's fantastic. Happy New Year! You look beautiful BTW. 😍
CONGRATS ON 90K!!! Im so freaking happy for you. You deserve it so much
I love your butterfly decorating idea! I just thrifted a package of beautiful butterflies for my grandkids to craft with, and never considered I could use them myself...Thanks and Happy New Year!
I love the idea of always carrying a book and reading instead of looking at my phone. Definitely adopting this! Love this whole video. Thank you, Morgan!
The loveliest video to watch at the beginning of the year ❤ I loved watching your videos in 2023, Mo! Thanks for creating such a lovely and warm corner of the internet 😊 x
I watched this 3 times already! Maybe because I missed your sweet videos. But I keep getting distracted with so many ideas that I had to go back and make sure I didn’t miss one moment. Thank you for creating these sweet videos! 🤍
Okay, I immediately wanted that yellow sweater!! But I really love what you did with it. So creative! You've inspired me. I really want to rearrange things to start the new year too. I don't know why, really; honestly, I didn't grow up celebrating New Year's Eve or the new year. All we did was go to church. So I've never really cared about doing anything or setting resolutions or anything, plus I loathe the pressure. I don't even feel like I can reflect on this past year-it feels like I don't remember anything! But I do wish something for myself: to find my way out of functional freeze and feel motivated and energetic for the first time in years, and consistently so. Anyway, probably what touched me most in this video was when you said, "I'm so proud of myself." It was so genuine and beautiful that I felt it too. Thank you for sharing all of your hope and love, and appreciation, and optimism, as well as the darkness. It makes such a big difference. xoxo
So surprised to see this video pop up and what a wonderful way to spend my New Years evening while crocheting a pretty star pattern rectangle - to cover a pillow like you! And I love the book recommendations! Much Much Love to You!!!!
Crocheting a star pattern for a pillow cover sounds pretty!
I absolutely love the butterflies, Morgan! 🦋 They put a smile on my face, so delightful! Also, the books featured look inspiring and encouraging- a great way start to the new year. Cheers to getting through the year! Thank you for sharing your real moments of growth with us. ✨ Happy New Year to you and yours! ❤
What a treat! I wasn’t expecting a new video after all the wonders of Vlogmas- thank you Mo, and a happy new year to everyone xx
Happy New Year, friend! ✨
I'm right there with you on doing new things even when we're scared. I've lived alone before but I've never lived in a different state then the one I was born in. This spring, my husband and I moved from Texas to Colorado and it's been amazing so far, I'm loving it. I hope your 2024 is awesome and look forward to you sharing it with us all.
P.S. What about displaying your yellow pillow as it is? It would be fun to see the arms tied in the front! A literal sweater pillow!
This is the first video I've seen of u and I've instantly subscribed once I've seen ur rawness of crying and being honest about your struggles. We need more truth online. Thank you
Thank you for showing us that New Year is not a race and that we should gracefully embrace the coming year. I don’t know if you realise how many lives you touch with your kindness, at my lowest times you are always here with authenticity and meaningful words so THANK YOU. I wish you Landon and RoO Happy New Year 🥳🥳🥳
Morgan you can use a peppermint tea bag instead of the candy cane. It will fill your home with a wonderfully warm scent.❤
Sou Brasileira e sempre fico muito feliz quando você fala português. Obrigada por ser incrível! ❤
So happy to know you speak portuguese! 😊 Venha visitar o Brasil mais vezes!!!
Thank you so much for this! I am watching this at the perfect time. Woke up last night in a panic, for no reason. Your videos are so calming & inspirational. Just a thank you for what you do, it is very much appreciated 📖☕️💖
I told you! You will be able to look back on that time and realize what a strong bad ass you are! You did it and you got through it!
You're basically doing a witchy simmer pot!
I'm going to join you with the 'carry a book everywhere' goal!
Well...if you're ever feeling down...just gaze upon your little blue butterflies and your spirits will be lifted!!! Glorious. 💙 🦋🥰🤍
Hello Morgan and happy new year! Suggestions for your posture resolution: walk around your house with a book on your head. It’s silly, fun and give you good posture. You can try to eat with a book on your head, that’s a whole new level and it can be a fun challenge with other, may the last book standing win!
So nice to know you speak Portuguese and that you were in Brazil 🇧🇷 for a month! Greetings from Brazil dear Morgan! And happy 2024! ❤ love your videos! You are adorable 🥰 Muitos beijos 😘
Your Portuguese is so good 👏🏻👏🏻
I love these cozy videos! This content just feels like… a warm mug of tea while wrapped in a soft blanket. P.S. I tried to look for your vision board on Pinterest but couldn’t find you!
I couldn't find the link either :(
What a literal treat. Every. Video. ❤️ I am inspired to reflect on 2023 and set intentions for 2024! And make my house cozy again after my tree comes down (which I have been putting off to avoid an empty living room). Thank you Morgan for your inspiration!
My posture improves when I stick to regular ab workouts! Even just 5 min a day or every other day. When I don't keep up with it I notice a difference.
How I've missed your videos! Since your vlogmas I've noticed how your videos help my mental health. Your content really feels like eating an orange on the gloomiest winter day. Thank you so much for your positivity and motivation!
So true, and such a great way to express how her videos feel. They’re like a little zing in a very dreary world!
The butterflies would look pretty in the window too.
I'm totally with you on the lack of daylight. Here in NE Scotland at the Solstice the sun doesn't rise until just before 9am and it's setting c. 3.30pm. Overcast days make it seem all the worse. I find it really difficult to get going every day and it's a constant battle to get anything done at this time of year. Trying to stay positive though and your vlogs help me no end - thank-you so much 😊!!. Thanks also for reminding us that modern living makes us work against our natural instincts and that it is in fact normal to have the response to the lack of daylight that many of us experience. ❤
Your videos helped me so much this year; 2023 was not the kindest to me and I have been struggling with a lot of big feelings over the last few months. But seeing you facing life with bravery and joy helped me... breathe. Thank you for creating such a calm and beautiful space where one is able to calm down and realize it's all gonna be okay; with a little bit of work put into that. But also hope. Thank you so much, Morgan. May 2024 be kind to you 🤍
You are lovely, Morgan. I watch your videos and smile when you do, find myself nodding yes in agreement and want to give you a hug when you're sad. Someone who feels deeply sad is also capable of huge wells of joy! Grow but do not ever change! You bring great joy to many in being yourself! I think you have the perfect life mates in Landon & Roo. Happy New Year !!!!
I was so so happy to see another Mo vlog, I've missed the every day comfort of Vlogmas, you smashed that!
The short was brilliant too!
"Another push' is how I've spun new year to do something positive xx Push yourself to do a course, accept something, apply for a job, start something etc Why can't we do small steps and things that make us happy? Why not?
We have the power to make so many more things positive I believe, you've been such a joy to me this year at doing that as per Mo, sending all the love my window light. I can't wait for what you create and show in 2024 xx
Hey Mo, I just want to thank you for emphasising ways on how one can reflect on the past year instead of solely focusing on goals for the new year. So many people are focusing on making videos all about the new year, and it is so beautiful to have some point out the importance of reflection. I really enjoyed this video and I'm glad to see you doing so well.
Hope you had a great last day of 2023. In South Africa it's currently 23: 19, so were heading into our last hour of the year. I'm spending this time reading and playing boardgames with my family.
Happy new year everyone!
Morgan, I identify with so many things you are sharing. I appreciate your candor.
Happy 2024! See you next year. Oh, ballet strengthens everything and will improve your posture. 💜
To aid you in your laughter resolution, hang out with your girl friends more! You are perfectly delightful and I hope you and Landon and Roo have a wonderful 2024!
Talking about friendships, I hope that your lovely best friend Randy is ok? I so miss her You tube entries, but understand that she is going through a lot of personal trauma at the moment. Would be lovely to see you two again together, as I know you had some fun times not long ago with her, which is so good, and just what the two of you needed - a good laugh and fun together. xxx
You are amazing darling. All the best in 2024😊
I'm so happy you are sharing a new video! I loved your vlogmas and missed the daily uploads! Love your approach to the new year and plan on doing the same❤
Hello Morgan ☺. Your butterflies are all flying the same way, perhaps they could be placed with some going in opposite directions, like they do in the summer in the wild when they are fluttering around lol 😄. And thank you again for your kind words recently re my husband Terry's passing. With blessings, love and light for 2024. Xx
That’s what I say. We need to slow down. Holidays stress me out so bad. Hope you are having a lovely day ❤️
i know it’s only sunday as i’m around here watching this vid, but watching you speak portuguese was precious and made my whole week 💕
Thank you for this feelgood video as you always do! I do Zumba twice a week and want to add BodyBalance to that. I'm not a sportive person at all! But I've found that it really helps with my headaches and posture ;)
Waking up on new years day to discover a new video? Yes please!!
Such a beautiful and inspiring video 🙏🏻✨🩵
What an inspiring video!! I’ve really missed your fail vlogs! Happy to know your new year is off to such a great start. 😃👍🏻❤️
I was busy getting settled in from the first part of a two part move when this came out, so I'm late, but Happy New Years. I hope it was wonderful for you, Landon, and Roo, and I hope the year has been amazing for you so far. The sweater as a pillowcase is brilliant, I never thought of that. I don't have too much trouble getting rid of things, but there are a couple of sweaters I know I need to donate, but I just can't bear to part with. Maybe I'll try that myself when I'm back in my own place again.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful vlogs and authentic outlook! I always feel like I'm visiting a trusted friend whenever I watch your videos ❤