There's a quote I want everyone to have: "Executive dysfunction and perfectionism don't mix." You should be incredibly proud of yourself for identifying what has put you in a slump and the planning you've attempted to go through. Life is a series of trials and errors. Just like in chemistry, making microscopic adjustments will help you find the best formula. It's okay to move slowly: don't put the expectation on yourself to always go above and beyond
I like to think of adulting as re-parenting the cranky toddler that's still hiding deep down. It helps me to remember to be gentle with myself, because in reality I'm in the toddler stage of adulting at 22... no one REALLY knows what they're doing, and time runs out so fast. It's not worth it to beat myself up over the bad days (trust me, easier said than done!), because it's so important to realize that the bad days are part of the journey too. I want to LIVE my life, not look back on a life of regret. We got this! None of us are alone in this crazy thing called life, and you just gave us all a great reminder to take it day by day and be kind with yourself in the process. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
i always tell my self i’m only a 2 year old adult ( i’m 22) puts it into perspective how much i actually know n to give myself a little more grace for not knowing or being lost & “behind” as an adult
I know it’s minuscule compared to what you’re doing, but I’ve really been needing to paint my toenails and do my fingernails for a long time now. So I popped this video on, and I finally did them. Thank you Hannah. You’re appreciated. You’re a real one.
Sammmmmme!!! I finally painted my toes a few days ago after waiting for 3 months. Ended up falling asleep before they full dried lol now I have to redo them. I’ll probably wait for another 3 months at this point lol
I needed this video so bad, I've been feeling the same way for quite a while now and to know that I'm not the only one feeling this way is highly comforting. Never clicked on a video this quick!
Wanting to just stay comfortable is so difficult, I totally get what you mean. It is very hard to push yourself and make yourself UNcomfortable. Just keep in mind being aware of this is a sign that you are growing. You are doing a great job and I love this video
I loved when you said that you were "taking advantage of your own grace". It's exactly how I feel most of the time. And that thought almost always leaves me not feeling rested, even when I "deserve it." I also loved the conclusions that the process is not linear, 'cause sometimes it seems that there isn't progress. Love from Brazil.
I woke up feeling terrible about myself and how it’s affecting my partner and now I’m crying listening to your intro cause I gotta start holding myself accountable and have more self discipline.
This video was EXACTLY what I needed this week. I had got blindsided by life stuff, health, job closing before October, etc., and there was one project, paper organizing for my house-related papers, that I was ok organizing in colleges years ago, but now, not so much. that I was just dreading and constantly putting off cause I was thinking "I don't feel like messing with this right now.". Watched this video and was like, if not now, when? I'll do what I can today with what storage stuff I have, and if i need more I'll get it. So, thank you Hannah, for showing all of use its never too late to try and make more healthy habits, even if all it was was figuring out stuff to add to get you started on that healthy journey, and that no matter what the outcome is, its not necessarily a straight line to get there....
This is a refreshing video that the internet needs. I think a lot of us struggle with perfectionism, and a lot of us need to be reminded that perfect isn’t a real thing. Exactly as you said, life isn’t linear. The journey and the lessons along the way are the most important parts! Such a good video 😌
You were so honest with yourself (and us) about how this wasn't easy. I have a really had time with overcommitting and burning out when I try to stick to a routine again. I tell myself it will be so easy, but it isn't when you are not already *in* that scheduling.
Hearing you talk about what goes on internally when you hit a wall is something that I relate to so much. All if not most of my life I've struggled to be discipline and consistent with practicing good habits. Over the past few years I've been trying to work on this and these are some of the things I've found to be helpful. I started to get better at this when I started to ask myself why I was dreading doing the thing so much and why was I hesitant or reluctant. For me, most of the reasons that held me back were feeling that I don't have enough energy, or that I don't have enough time, or if I'm feeling low emotionally. I realized that I needed to not only work on time management but also energy management, and emotional management. The emotional management is key for me because I find that I'm really driven by my emotions. If I'm feeling lonely or doubting myself, or ashamed for any reason, nothing gets done. So here is a list of things I've done that has helped me - Making sure I get enough good sleep. - Becoming aware of when I have the most and least energy throughout the day. - Doing things that give me energy, that I enjoy, that energizes and inspires me before I do the thing I'm dreading. - Becoming more aware of how long it takes me to do things - Talking about how I've been feeling with my friends - Journaling regularly I also want to add that change is hard especially when you have to build up the motivation and exercise discipline on a daily basis. For me because I'm so emotionally driven if I critisize myself or I'm too hard on myself it actually discourages me. We all want to have everything figured out and be able to do everything perfectly the first time but it's not how it is things take time and embracing that really helps a lot mentally and emotionally.
I relate to everything you said this video SO much it’s like you read my mind. The thing that works best for me is giving myself no time to think. For me that means booking my workout classes first thing in the morning so I have no time to think about whether or not I feel like going. When I do this it becomes non negotiable. If I wait I can talk myself out of anything. I’ve also thought long and hard about this topic and realized that deciding things in advance really impacts my week. For example I may not have the energy to workout tomorrow but I do have the energy to book the class (and then I end up going). Or I may not have motivation to cook every day this week but I do have the motivation to get groceries rn (and then I end up cooking). I’ve learned to do what I can now to make it easier for my future self to make good choices. Thanks for being so vulnerable I have been struggling with the same things and it helps to know I am not alone 🫶
Thank you for showing that you really didn't want to go to that workout class. I mean you could've easily just edit that part out of the video and show us that you went and worked out. But you showed us that you struggled with it and that is so rare nowadays on the internet. I truly believe that most of the workout girlies have those moments far more often than any of us would dare to think. They just edit that out/don't record it to fit their own ideal version of themselves. Truth is that lifestyle isn't the reality for anyone out there. It's soooo easy to compare yourself to the ones who just show the happy and productive moments of life. So thanks again for reminding us that it's normal to struggle. Super proud of you for powering through and holding yourself accountable (even when motivation left you sometimes)!
I love how you were honest and real about your struggles through the week and about this process of implementing healthy habits for yourself. Thank you for showing the whole process and not only the good parts
DUDE this is so relatable. I also struggle with holding myself accountable and being super disciplined when i need to be. I want to get into a better routine for myself before the school year starts and everything inevitably falls apart (I'm a grad student, my routines always fall apart)
You are doing such a good job setting yourself up for life, even if things feel like a challenge or you feel like you’re not making instant progress. Honestly I wish I had this level of enlightenment and self control in my early twenties.
Hannah, thank you for this. I have been struggling with this for ages and more basic things. Thanks for your honestly and showing your vulnerable side. You don’t know how many people you encouraged through this.
I have been wanting to get out of a rut I've been in since May. It has been more downs than ups at this point but this past week has been looking better. THANK YOU for making this video and showing the real and raw side of getting unstuck. I would not have, and I don't think anyone else watching this video would have gotten as much out of it if you had perfectly wrapped everything up in a week in a beautiful bow. It is so refreshing to see someone else (and many others in the comments) on this path to getting back to ourselves. I know we can make it out even if it isn't perfect or the way we picture it. All the love!!!
So many times I’ve watched Hannah’s videos and I’ve been like wow she is me. Literally just convinced myself about 20 minutes ago to eat my meal prepped lunch instead of going to buy food. Rooting for everyone here in the comments! We got this!
this was me until i got diagnosed with adhd and now life is just “easier” to manage… like i still get super unmotivated but it’s easier to understand why now and how to fight it. also medication helps!
I’m a real one 🥺💛 So glad I stumbled upon your channel years ago, you’ve helped me get through college, my masters and now my everyday work life as well 🫂 Thank you for putting yourself out there for us so we don’t feel alone in this 🫂🌻
You posted this at the exact time I am going through the same. I have been doing so bad the first half of the year so I've been spending the last month trying to be healthier for the sake of myself and my mind. I'm so glad to see I'm not alone in this, and you're not alone either. I love you and your videos 💜
thank you for being open and honest! i feel like social media shows all of the perfect moments of life but most of the times its like this and that's okay. ily
Hannah, I relate to this soooo much and I bet so many other people do too! I constantly feel like I'm in a rut, like every day. I always feel unmotivated to do literally the easiest tasks imaginable and wonder why I can't be like everyone else. Even though I know I'll feel better afterwards, I still physically and mentally cannot bring myself to do it and then I just get more and more frustrated with myself. Your videos bring so much comfort to me and remind me that surely I am not the only one who goes through these complete mental blocks and ruts frequently. Thank you for always being so honest, your videos never fail to make me smile and make me feel even just that little bit better about myself. God bless xx 🥰💞
you don't know how much I needed this, I have been trying so hard for weeks to set my mind and followed the routines I know are good for me but every single excuse comes to my mind. This was a literal hug for how Ive been feeling for the last three months. Growing up with you for years makes me feel like my best friend is giving me advice in life and I love you for that. You´re a real one Hannah
I've been stuck in a rut for the past 2 months after being put on new medication for depression and it not working. This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you hannah 💓 thanks to this video its given me some ideas of how to get my life back on track and do things every day, even the simple things such as breakfast and coffee. It was super brave of you to do a video being so honest like this and I'm sure it's helped others as well as me
I feel the exact same way that you do! I have exams to study for in my job and I’m struggling to get back to good study and life habits! I totally get that it’s not a linear process and empathize that you just have to push yourself to get back into it. I appreciate your authenticity with this! 😊
Thank you so much for being open and vulnerable. I can relate to this on every level. It’s discouraging to see vlogs of “get my life together” and they feel better in 2 days. That’s not how a lot of us process things. Thank you again ❤
thank you for the realistic portrayal of this process. I'm going through the same thing -- looking for inspiration here and there to push myself to get into better habits. Seeing you not be linear throughout this has honestly pushed me more because it's just so relatable. Thank you for this! I'm a real one
I have felt like this "wall" so many different times throughout my life and didn't realize other people do as well. I'm so glad you decided to make this video, it was so needed!
I had a bunch of work-related stuff happen and I totally fell off the fitness bandwagon so I’ve been slowly trying to get back on it and juggle everything I have going on… finding that line of pushing yourself and giving yourself the rest your body is asking for is such a hard line to walk! Sad to hear you’re struggling too but know you’re not alone ❤ and thank you for sharing, baby sis!
hannah, you arent perfect and that is ok. the fact that you are trying your best is better than giving up. You are on the right track girl. Also you helped me to do my laundry so thank you
i enjoy your honesty!! super relatable tbh with the whole experience of having all these expectations for yourself and feeling like you've failed if you don't hit every single goal. feeling the need to scrap the whole project and/or start over or not "count it" if you mess up. hang in there!! you are an inspiration either way. love your vibes as always. (i'm a real one lol)
I started back at work today after a month off sick due to my mental health, so I feel like this video has timed perfectly with how my mindset has been lately!
Hannah- Thank you for making this video. Thank you for staying real with us. I keep feeling like I have to have my life together and have to have this routine but I dont. And I'll never completely have it together. I've been struggling all summer with this idea of having to heal and having to pull my shit together. The truth is I can't, not completely anyways. It's something that takes time, and like you said, has it's ups and downs. Right now it does feel like there's a lot more downs than ups, but I know I'm going to pull through. I'm so comofrtable at this spot in life, that I've forgotten what its like to be uncomofortable in situations that come my way. So thank you, for reminding me what 'healing' and pulling a life together is really like. It's hard, and you reminded me that that is okay.
this video really helped me because I've been in a pretty bad rut lately and with school starting soon, I've been trying to get my life back together. So thank you Hannah you always know what to say and im a real one.
This is SO helpful. I loved the portion of you editing yourself speaking about how much better you felt after you completed the things you wanted to complete. It showed that yes, we will always feel better after stepping out of our comfort zones, but that it is not a perfect or forever kind of process. We are human, and I can't appreciate you enough for your honesty.
I like this idea - it’s like a free trial for the life you think would be better - if it doesn’t work out the way you want you can just cancel or adjust.
I absolutely LOVE that I’m not the only one who freaking struggles with this. I’m actually getting emotional with how much this means to me ♥️ Love you. Love your content. Continue being authenticity you!!
One quote that I like which I have no idea where it's from or what it exactly is for that matter, but it especially says to do stuff now in the present so that your future self will thank your past self later. I have though about this a lot recently, and it can be applied to so many things. Just get that shit done and stop procrasting!
thanks for including the part where you “hit a wall”. Relatable AF. And I have been fantasizing w starting my own YT channel for years now and watching videos like this one really motivates me to go for it. So thanks 🙏🏼
hannah!! thank you for this, being so real and honest is so helpful. ive been watching your videos since we were both in college and now seeing how both of us are transitioning into being able fully control our schedules and lives, its difficult to structure an entire day and I just wanted to say you're doing great and no one's journey is linear
I just want you to know that this raw video is so encouraging! There are so many times when I wanted to give up or when I felt like a failure in trying to better myself in any way. So seeing someone else struggling through the same process as me is really refreshing❤
weird thing to fixate on but can i just say im obsessed with your choice of background/ empty space music? Its so calming and beautiful, it really just puts me in such a good mood
I am so grateful that you uploaded this video. Everyone on social media focuses on just showing the good, easy, and productive times and whenever I don't accomplish those things myself, I tend to feel like a complete mess. It helped a lot. Much love from Germany
I dont even know if you are going to read my comment, but I want to thank you for the person you are and for the love and passion that you literarly pour into anything you make. You have no idea how much your videos have helped my regain the love I had for watching TH-cam and the amount of times I have related to things that you were feeling. You have motivated me to restart a routine and sincerely to be happier and sad and start feeling my feelings. I cant wait to watch this video and feel the same comfort I feel everytime I watch you. Much much love from my heart to yours
thank you SO MUCH for making this video, hannah. ruts are scary and hard and i'm going thru one myself right now and this video helped immensely. just hearing someone else echo my thoughts and help motivate me to start taking care of myself was so healing.
dear hannah, i haven't commented on anyone's video for ages (guess even that is a part of being in a rut and the feeling of 'couldn't be bothered' to do so) but WOW, i had to today. 1) i remember watching you years and years ago, then i somehow stopped and you've popping on my feed more, so i started trembling upon you more :)!! and 2) you really did speak from my soul. last autumn, i experienced a full-on depressive episode that lasted MONTHS and i feel like i just haven't been the same ever since? in all the 'trying to embrace this' and giving myself grace and the kindest, most gentle treatment, i let myself into a rut, too. there is such a fine line between being gentle and being able to recognise when you actually need to get shitdone. listening to someone else think about this out loud was really helpful as somebody who overthinks literally everything, also. the perfectionism that i felt anytime i forced myself to do more or somehow magically had more energy one week is SO real - as a fellow perfectionist i just know exactly what you mean. something that really helped me was my therapist asking me what 'perfect' means to me and i realised that my mind pretty much views it as something barely realistic!! hope you are okay and hopefully feeling even just slighter better. thank you for posting this, it feels like a blessing to have stumbled upon this in the perfect time! take care, sending love xxx!!
This is my FAVORITE video so far along with cooking vids!! I'm struggling with pulling myself to do really hard things literally every day and I really appreciate how raw and real you are
I also like to work out later in the day. I find that when I work from home and I know I'm going to the gym later I put on my gym outfit first thing in the morning before working and once it's time to go to the gym there's nothing to think about cause I'm ready to go already just put on my shoes, grab my bag and go!
TH-cam recommended this video to me, and I'm glad it did. I'm going through a rut right now and have been trying to do something different, but I do and don't know where to start. I have ideas from other people talking about it, but seeing someone trying and beginning to do something different gave me the reassurance I needed. I felt that if I couldn't do x thing a certain way, I shouldn't try. It was comforting to see you trying something, and it didn't quite work out the way you wanted to or give you the results you wanted, but it got you started. It was nice. So thank you
Kudos to you for challenging yourself and embracing the funk that comes with change. I’m a mental health professional and what I try to teach my kids (but is also true for adults) is that it did not take you 1 day, 1 week, etc. to establish your current way of life. Like most you’ve been doing it for months/ years so it’s going to take time to change your habits to reflect your goals. Honestly just a testament to accept the journey between who you are currently and who you want to become.
I feel you so badly with just hitting this huge slump and wanting to get your life back on track. For myself, baby steps. I started with waking up earlier (this is what I enjoy doing) and eating less fast food. I now make my bed in the morning and try to keep my kitchen clean after I did a huge declutter of it. Next I'll slowly start incorporating moving my body again, even if it's once a week. I tried conquering everything straight away and then gave up just as quickly. Baby steps is still progress. You've got this girl and I'm rooting for you!
Thank you for this video Hannah! I've been in a rut as well and it is comforting to see that I am not alone as I am also trying to crack the glass of becoming the person the person I am suppose to be. I love you Hannah! I'm a real one! ❤
I take my quiet mornings super seriously it really helps me regulate and center myself for the day. With that being said, you are the ONLY creator I willfully watch some mornings that won't overstimulate & throw off my days.
hearing the club penguin music just made me happy but for real thank you for this, i NEED to start time blocking & being more structured with my day-to-day activities as I'm so all over the place right now and completely hate the pressure of a deadline & schedule, so i completely relate to this
sending you so much love!! i am so proud of you for keeping yourself accountable, learning what works best for you, and being so so relatable. absolutely love you, have the best week!!🤍
I'm a real one ❤ I don't know what it is but every time I have a hard time, your video just pops out with exactly the same thing! Watching you put effort makes me try it myself. I hope you know what an amazing human being you are! ❤ Thank you for being THE real one, Hannah!
Love this! One of my favorite things I’ve thought about while getting my shit done is discipline is different then taking a break because I need it! There are grace days and days where discipline has to be greater than motivation
Girl, this video found me at the best possible time. I feel so seen by everything you said and I needed this right now. Sometimes it feels like no one else is feeling this way and its good to see I'm not alone. Thank you!
This was so helpful to listen to. I struggle with keeping routine, but what helps me most is on the days that I begin with prayer. Keep up the great work, and thank you for the inspiration!
The nightingale is SOO GOOD!! Thank you for being realistic and honest in your video. I am going through the same process right now since college started back. This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I will definitely keep watching.
So glad to hear someone talk about talking themselves out of things...idk if its just an anxiety issue but I have this quite often too. You're an incredible human for being open and honest about your process od getting through these struggles ♡
Hello! I don't really know you or your channel, but this video came to me! What you were saying in the beginning of this video sounded very very much like how I thought of myself before I was diagnosed with ADHD. I couldn't consistently keep routines or structure and I would start and restart healthy habits, hoping it would stick every time and being disappointed when it didn't. I thought that I didn't have discipline and without realizing it, I felt guilty. I built up tasks that I didn't want to do in my head and avoided them at all costs. I thought I just needed to try harder and get my life together. I'm not saying you have adhd, there's no way I could tell that from one video. But I am saying that when I thought these things about myself, I felt pretty guilty and ashamed that I wasn't functioning how I thought I should be. I'm saying be gentle with yourself, providing yourself with structure and quality of life is difficult and very individual. Sometimes you have to get creative with your solutions or ask for help, and being a functional adult will look very different for different people. And maybe look into adhd or autism symptoms and see if they sound familiar lol
just started 75 hard today, what perfect timing ❤️ loved this video. your introspective/quiet vlogs are my favorite (but i love ‘em all). you’re killing it!
Whew! Only 5 mins in and i’m already feeling seen. This is so on time for me! I just randomly clicked on this video after telling myself that I’m tired of doing the bare minimum. I just watched a video on taking accountability and I know this is the universe speaking to me. thank you for making this video!
This is so real. Thank you so much for this. I've been in a rut this whole year and it's sucks!!! Your video gives me comfort in knowing it takes time. 💗
Hannah!! I doubt you will read this but oh my goodness was this so relatable. I have been going thru this exact thing, been in a rut for MONTHS and finally the last few weeks started getting back in my routine and gym and healthier habits. As you said it’s not linear..in fact the first few weeks were so inconsistent and up and down. But it really does pay off, and I’m so happy we are both going through it together 🥰🤍 can’t wait to see more of these videos bestie
Also I have watched you for YEARS and I’m the same age so I feel like we are besties and have gone through everything together and grown together hahah. anyways love u sm girl glad to see you getting back on this journey 🤍
Literally mee!!! Im on my second week of “fitness journey” and trying to get my life back together, on top of that I’m starting school soon. One of my fave videos to date! 🩷
also knowing that we are so similar, since I literally always relate to everything you say, im so proud of you for going to solid core!! I struggle with doing things I build up to be hard/the worst in my head too so I totally get that!!
well everyone is doing the same, ups and downs , i said i'll do a million thing but ended up doing housework instead and here it is a mess again before i even sit for the real important staff , i think it is just that important staff drain us emotionally and our brain tries to protect us by procrastinating and make it look like a mountain to move when it acctually is just a one hour job , anyways life is all abt this trying your best and beating your lasy self everyday and no human is perfect but we need to give our best . Love you Hannah
I find it easier to build new habits by focusing on one at a time, especially when it comes to difficult practices that make a "healthy" routine, like exercising and eating nutritious food (or rather, not eating junk), etc. Since doing many of those things, while they're not a habit, are DIFFICULT. Give yourself enough time for just one habit before you worry about the next. They WILL come more easily!
Couldn't agree more, cause rebuild a habit is really hard, but if we really get into it, having an ambition but not forcing ourself, that will work well and easy to reach :)
Not me who has been struggling with body image issues and body dysmorphia for a solid year🥹 I haven't felt like myself since I graduated, which is funny bc I WENT BACK TO UNIVERSITY FOR A MASTERS. Yet my former identity did not return. I've come to accept that it's because I've grown and moved on. But it's hard. Like a wise woman once said, I knew everything at 18 but nothing at 22 (24 now lmao). Great video bestie❤ you got this, we as a collective team of struggling besties got this💕 I'm a real one
This is the first “out of a slump” video that I feel I’ve truly connected with, it’s heartening to see my struggles reflected in you and seeing you just try your best. That’s what I try to do too!
Its really refreshing seeing someone talk about how bumpy the road to get out of a rut is (though Im sorry you're experiencing it!) Hearing about your experience makes me feel so much less alone and like things will be okay. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for sharing this less polished reality with us Hannah, this is truly how I feel sometimes, and kudos to you for pulling it together. I am proud of you and sending a virtual hug. Great video ❤
Hannah omg I connected so much with this video I started the year with my new healthy life style change and I have been doing good but the last month I have been in a HUGE rut. This video did it for me we got this girl ❤
Your videos are always so comforting! I‘m in a rut right now and it‘s always so hard to get yourself out of it. Thank you so much for these videos! It‘s so helpful to see that I‘m not alone
There's a quote I want everyone to have: "Executive dysfunction and perfectionism don't mix." You should be incredibly proud of yourself for identifying what has put you in a slump and the planning you've attempted to go through. Life is a series of trials and errors. Just like in chemistry, making microscopic adjustments will help you find the best formula. It's okay to move slowly: don't put the expectation on yourself to always go above and beyond
I love this so much
That’s BRILLIANT. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this! A kiss from Greece 🖤
Love this comment so much ♥️😭 i really need this tho, thank you for saying this
It looks like everyone is trying to get their life's back together and I'm hear for it!
Same
It’s like 2023 is to get your shit together and don’t give a fuck what other people think
Literally me as I’m watching this rn.
@@ashwult7315people say this every year 😂
Yup 😭
I like to think of adulting as re-parenting the cranky toddler that's still hiding deep down. It helps me to remember to be gentle with myself, because in reality I'm in the toddler stage of adulting at 22... no one REALLY knows what they're doing, and time runs out so fast. It's not worth it to beat myself up over the bad days (trust me, easier said than done!), because it's so important to realize that the bad days are part of the journey too. I want to LIVE my life, not look back on a life of regret. We got this! None of us are alone in this crazy thing called life, and you just gave us all a great reminder to take it day by day and be kind with yourself in the process. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
i always tell my self i’m only a 2 year old adult ( i’m 22) puts it into perspective how much i actually know n to give myself a little more grace for not knowing or being lost & “behind” as an adult
I really like that. Such a great perspective.
I appreciate how raw you are and show the hard process of being disciplined and consistent. You are not alone in this.
"taking advantage of my own grace" is SO real
I know it’s minuscule compared to what you’re doing, but I’ve really been needing to paint my toenails and do my fingernails for a long time now. So I popped this video on, and I finally did them. Thank you Hannah. You’re appreciated. You’re a real one.
That’s so good!!
And nothing is ever minuscule, we are all different😊
Sammmmmme!!! I finally painted my toes a few days ago after waiting for 3 months. Ended up falling asleep before they full dried lol now I have to redo them. I’ll probably wait for another 3 months at this point lol
I needed this video so bad, I've been feeling the same way for quite a while now and to know that I'm not the only one feeling this way is highly comforting. Never clicked on a video this quick!
Wanting to just stay comfortable is so difficult, I totally get what you mean. It is very hard to push yourself and make yourself UNcomfortable. Just keep in mind being aware of this is a sign that you are growing. You are doing a great job and I love this video
I loved when you said that you were "taking advantage of your own grace". It's exactly how I feel most of the time. And that thought almost always leaves me not feeling rested, even when I "deserve it." I also loved the conclusions that the process is not linear, 'cause sometimes it seems that there isn't progress. Love from Brazil.
I woke up feeling terrible about myself and how it’s affecting my partner and now I’m crying listening to your intro cause I gotta start holding myself accountable and have more self discipline.
So proud of you… that awareness and insight is GOLD!
This video was EXACTLY what I needed this week. I had got blindsided by life stuff, health, job closing before October, etc., and there was one project, paper organizing for my house-related papers, that I was ok organizing in colleges years ago, but now, not so much. that I was just dreading and constantly putting off cause I was thinking "I don't feel like messing with this right now.". Watched this video and was like, if not now, when? I'll do what I can today with what storage stuff I have, and if i need more I'll get it. So, thank you Hannah, for showing all of use its never too late to try and make more healthy habits, even if all it was was figuring out stuff to add to get you started on that healthy journey, and that no matter what the outcome is, its not necessarily a straight line to get there....
This is a refreshing video that the internet needs. I think a lot of us struggle with perfectionism, and a lot of us need to be reminded that perfect isn’t a real thing. Exactly as you said, life isn’t linear. The journey and the lessons along the way are the most important parts! Such a good video 😌
You were so honest with yourself (and us) about how this wasn't easy. I have a really had time with overcommitting and burning out when I try to stick to a routine again. I tell myself it will be so easy, but it isn't when you are not already *in* that scheduling.
Hearing you talk about what goes on internally when you hit a wall is something that I relate to so much. All if not most of my life I've struggled to be discipline and consistent with practicing good habits. Over the past few years I've been trying to work on this and these are some of the things I've found to be helpful.
I started to get better at this when I started to ask myself why I was dreading doing the thing so much and why was I hesitant or reluctant.
For me, most of the reasons that held me back were feeling that I don't have enough energy, or that I don't have enough time, or if I'm feeling low emotionally. I realized that I needed to not only work on time management but also energy management, and emotional management.
The emotional management is key for me because I find that I'm really driven by my emotions. If I'm feeling lonely or doubting myself, or ashamed for any reason, nothing gets done.
So here is a list of things I've done that has helped me
- Making sure I get enough good sleep.
- Becoming aware of when I have the most and least energy throughout the day.
- Doing things that give me energy, that I enjoy, that energizes and inspires me before I do the thing I'm dreading.
- Becoming more aware of how long it takes me to do things
- Talking about how I've been feeling with my friends
- Journaling regularly
I also want to add that change is hard especially when you have to build up the motivation and exercise discipline on a daily basis. For me because I'm so emotionally driven if I critisize myself or I'm too hard on myself it actually discourages me.
We all want to have everything figured out and be able to do everything perfectly the first time but it's not how it is things take time and embracing that really helps a lot mentally and emotionally.
I relate to everything you say omg
Thank you for the tips ❤
I literally do that all of ur tips tho, and it works for me personally
Girl, I felt this so hard. Listening to you was like my internal monologue all day. LETS DO THIS!! 💕💕
I felt this!!
I relate to everything you said this video SO much it’s like you read my mind. The thing that works best for me is giving myself no time to think. For me that means booking my workout classes first thing in the morning so I have no time to think about whether or not I feel like going. When I do this it becomes non negotiable. If I wait I can talk myself out of anything.
I’ve also thought long and hard about this topic and realized that deciding things in advance really impacts my week. For example I may not have the energy to workout tomorrow but I do have the energy to book the class (and then I end up going). Or I may not have motivation to cook every day this week but I do have the motivation to get groceries rn (and then I end up cooking). I’ve learned to do what I can now to make it easier for my future self to make good choices.
Thanks for being so vulnerable I have been struggling with the same things and it helps to know I am not alone 🫶
Thank you for showing that you really didn't want to go to that workout class. I mean you could've easily just edit that part out of the video and show us that you went and worked out. But you showed us that you struggled with it and that is so rare nowadays on the internet. I truly believe that most of the workout girlies have those moments far more often than any of us would dare to think. They just edit that out/don't record it to fit their own ideal version of themselves.
Truth is that lifestyle isn't the reality for anyone out there. It's soooo easy to compare yourself to the ones who just show the happy and productive moments of life.
So thanks again for reminding us that it's normal to struggle.
Super proud of you for powering through and holding yourself accountable (even when motivation left you sometimes)!
I love how you were honest and real about your struggles through the week and about this process of implementing healthy habits for yourself. Thank you for showing the whole process and not only the good parts
DUDE this is so relatable. I also struggle with holding myself accountable and being super disciplined when i need to be. I want to get into a better routine for myself before the school year starts and everything inevitably falls apart (I'm a grad student, my routines always fall apart)
You are doing such a good job setting yourself up for life, even if things feel like a challenge or you feel like you’re not making instant progress. Honestly I wish I had this level of enlightenment and self control in my early twenties.
Hannah, thank you for this. I have been struggling with this for ages and more basic things. Thanks for your honestly and showing your vulnerable side. You don’t know how many people you encouraged through this.
seeing someone else struggle with executive dysfunction is so validating and makes me realize i can do so much more than what my brain tells me
I have been wanting to get out of a rut I've been in since May. It has been more downs than ups at this point but this past week has been looking better. THANK YOU for making this video and showing the real and raw side of getting unstuck. I would not have, and I don't think anyone else watching this video would have gotten as much out of it if you had perfectly wrapped everything up in a week in a beautiful bow. It is so refreshing to see someone else (and many others in the comments) on this path to getting back to ourselves. I know we can make it out even if it isn't perfect or the way we picture it. All the love!!!
So many times I’ve watched Hannah’s videos and I’ve been like wow she is me. Literally just convinced myself about 20 minutes ago to eat my meal prepped lunch instead of going to buy food. Rooting for everyone here in the comments! We got this!
this was me until i got diagnosed with adhd and now life is just “easier” to manage… like i still get super unmotivated but it’s easier to understand why now and how to fight it. also medication helps!
I’m a real one 🥺💛 So glad I stumbled upon your channel years ago, you’ve helped me get through college, my masters and now my everyday work life as well 🫂 Thank you for putting yourself out there for us so we don’t feel alone in this 🫂🌻
You posted this at the exact time I am going through the same. I have been doing so bad the first half of the year so I've been spending the last month trying to be healthier for the sake of myself and my mind. I'm so glad to see I'm not alone in this, and you're not alone either. I love you and your videos 💜
thank you for being open and honest! i feel like social media shows all of the perfect moments of life but most of the times its like this and that's okay. ily
Hannah, I relate to this soooo much and I bet so many other people do too! I constantly feel like I'm in a rut, like every day. I always feel unmotivated to do literally the easiest tasks imaginable and wonder why I can't be like everyone else. Even though I know I'll feel better afterwards, I still physically and mentally cannot bring myself to do it and then I just get more and more frustrated with myself. Your videos bring so much comfort to me and remind me that surely I am not the only one who goes through these complete mental blocks and ruts frequently. Thank you for always being so honest, your videos never fail to make me smile and make me feel even just that little bit better about myself. God bless xx 🥰💞
you don't know how much I needed this, I have been trying so hard for weeks to set my mind and followed the routines I know are good for me but every single excuse comes to my mind. This was a literal hug for how Ive been feeling for the last three months. Growing up with you for years makes me feel like my best friend is giving me advice in life and I love you for that. You´re a real one Hannah
I've been stuck in a rut for the past 2 months after being put on new medication for depression and it not working. This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you hannah 💓 thanks to this video its given me some ideas of how to get my life back on track and do things every day, even the simple things such as breakfast and coffee. It was super brave of you to do a video being so honest like this and I'm sure it's helped others as well as me
I feel the exact same way that you do! I have exams to study for in my job and I’m struggling to get back to good study and life habits! I totally get that it’s not a linear process and empathize that you just have to push yourself to get back into it. I appreciate your authenticity with this! 😊
Thank you so much for being open and vulnerable. I can relate to this on every level. It’s discouraging to see vlogs of “get my life together” and they feel better in 2 days. That’s not how a lot of us process things. Thank you again ❤
thank you for the realistic portrayal of this process. I'm going through the same thing -- looking for inspiration here and there to push myself to get into better habits. Seeing you not be linear throughout this has honestly pushed me more because it's just so relatable. Thank you for this! I'm a real one
I have felt like this "wall" so many different times throughout my life and didn't realize other people do as well. I'm so glad you decided to make this video, it was so needed!
I felt like this all day yesterday and I didn't even do anything today. I am feeling hopeful for the future
I had a bunch of work-related stuff happen and I totally fell off the fitness bandwagon so I’ve been slowly trying to get back on it and juggle everything I have going on… finding that line of pushing yourself and giving yourself the rest your body is asking for is such a hard line to walk! Sad to hear you’re struggling too but know you’re not alone ❤ and thank you for sharing, baby sis!
hannah, you arent perfect and that is ok. the fact that you are trying your best is better than giving up. You are on the right track girl. Also you helped me to do my laundry so thank you
i enjoy your honesty!! super relatable tbh with the whole experience of having all these expectations for yourself and feeling like you've failed if you don't hit every single goal. feeling the need to scrap the whole project and/or start over or not "count it" if you mess up. hang in there!! you are an inspiration either way. love your vibes as always.
(i'm a real one lol)
Hannah believe me everyone gets off track .We all need a reset every now and then . Don't beat yourself up and embrace the uncomfortable. 😊
I started back at work today after a month off sick due to my mental health, so I feel like this video has timed perfectly with how my mindset has been lately!
Hannah-
Thank you for making this video. Thank you for staying real with us. I keep feeling like I have to have my life together and have to have this routine but I dont. And I'll never completely have it together. I've been struggling all summer with this idea of having to heal and having to pull my shit together. The truth is I can't, not completely anyways. It's something that takes time, and like you said, has it's ups and downs. Right now it does feel like there's a lot more downs than ups, but I know I'm going to pull through. I'm so comofrtable at this spot in life, that I've forgotten what its like to be uncomofortable in situations that come my way.
So thank you, for reminding me what 'healing' and pulling a life together is really like. It's hard, and you reminded me that that is okay.
this video really helped me because I've been in a pretty bad rut lately and with school starting soon, I've been trying to get my life back together. So thank you Hannah you always know what to say and im a real one.
This is SO helpful. I loved the portion of you editing yourself speaking about how much better you felt after you completed the things you wanted to complete. It showed that yes, we will always feel better after stepping out of our comfort zones, but that it is not a perfect or forever kind of process. We are human, and I can't appreciate you enough for your honesty.
I like this idea - it’s like a free trial for the life you think would be better - if it doesn’t work out the way you want you can just cancel or adjust.
watching hannah’s videos on sunday while i do my skincare is a form of self care and no one can change my mind
I absolutely LOVE that I’m not the only one who freaking struggles with this. I’m actually getting emotional with how much this means to me ♥️
Love you. Love your content. Continue being authenticity you!!
One quote that I like which I have no idea where it's from or what it exactly is for that matter, but it especially says to do stuff now in the present so that your future self will thank your past self later. I have though about this a lot recently, and it can be applied to so many things. Just get that shit done and stop procrasting!
thanks for including the part where you “hit a wall”. Relatable AF. And I have been fantasizing w starting my own YT channel for years now and watching videos like this one really motivates me to go for it. So thanks 🙏🏼
hannah!! thank you for this, being so real and honest is so helpful. ive been watching your videos since we were both in college and now seeing how both of us are transitioning into being able fully control our schedules and lives, its difficult to structure an entire day and I just wanted to say you're doing great and no one's journey is linear
I just want you to know that this raw video is so encouraging! There are so many times when I wanted to give up or when I felt like a failure in trying to better myself in any way. So seeing someone else struggling through the same process as me is really refreshing❤
weird thing to fixate on but can i just say im obsessed with your choice of background/ empty space music? Its so calming and beautiful, it really just puts me in such a good mood
I am so grateful that you uploaded this video. Everyone on social media focuses on just showing the good, easy, and productive times and whenever I don't accomplish those things myself, I tend to feel like a complete mess. It helped a lot. Much love from Germany
I dont even know if you are going to read my comment, but I want to thank you for the person you are and for the love and passion that you literarly pour into anything you make. You have no idea how much your videos have helped my regain the love I had for watching TH-cam and the amount of times I have related to things that you were feeling. You have motivated me to restart a routine and sincerely to be happier and sad and start feeling my feelings. I cant wait to watch this video and feel the same comfort I feel everytime I watch you. Much much love from my heart to yours
thank you SO MUCH for making this video, hannah. ruts are scary and hard and i'm going thru one myself right now and this video helped immensely. just hearing someone else echo my thoughts and help motivate me to start taking care of myself was so healing.
dear hannah, i haven't commented on anyone's video for ages (guess even that is a part of being in a rut and the feeling of 'couldn't be bothered' to do so) but WOW, i had to today. 1) i remember watching you years and years ago, then i somehow stopped and you've popping on my feed more, so i started trembling upon you more :)!! and 2) you really did speak from my soul. last autumn, i experienced a full-on depressive episode that lasted MONTHS and i feel like i just haven't been the same ever since? in all the 'trying to embrace this' and giving myself grace and the kindest, most gentle treatment, i let myself into a rut, too. there is such a fine line between being gentle and being able to recognise when you actually need to get shitdone. listening to someone else think about this out loud was really helpful as somebody who overthinks literally everything, also. the perfectionism that i felt anytime i forced myself to do more or somehow magically had more energy one week is SO real - as a fellow perfectionist i just know exactly what you mean. something that really helped me was my therapist asking me what 'perfect' means to me and i realised that my mind pretty much views it as something barely realistic!!
hope you are okay and hopefully feeling even just slighter better. thank you for posting this, it feels like a blessing to have stumbled upon this in the perfect time! take care, sending love xxx!!
Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your thoughts/feelings. Looks like it's time for me to get my life back together!
This is my FAVORITE video so far along with cooking vids!! I'm struggling with pulling myself to do really hard things literally every day and I really appreciate how raw and real you are
I also like to work out later in the day. I find that when I work from home and I know I'm going to the gym later I put on my gym outfit first thing in the morning before working and once it's time to go to the gym there's nothing to think about cause I'm ready to go already just put on my shoes, grab my bag and go!
TH-cam recommended this video to me, and I'm glad it did. I'm going through a rut right now and have been trying to do something different, but I do and don't know where to start. I have ideas from other people talking about it, but seeing someone trying and beginning to do something different gave me the reassurance I needed. I felt that if I couldn't do x thing a certain way, I shouldn't try. It was comforting to see you trying something, and it didn't quite work out the way you wanted to or give you the results you wanted, but it got you started. It was nice. So thank you
Kudos to you for challenging yourself and embracing the funk that comes with change. I’m a mental health professional and what I try to teach my kids (but is also true for adults) is that it did not take you 1 day, 1 week, etc. to establish your current way of life. Like most you’ve been doing it for months/ years so it’s going to take time to change your habits to reflect your goals. Honestly just a testament to accept the journey between who you are currently and who you want to become.
I feel you so badly with just hitting this huge slump and wanting to get your life back on track. For myself, baby steps. I started with waking up earlier (this is what I enjoy doing) and eating less fast food. I now make my bed in the morning and try to keep my kitchen clean after I did a huge declutter of it. Next I'll slowly start incorporating moving my body again, even if it's once a week.
I tried conquering everything straight away and then gave up just as quickly. Baby steps is still progress. You've got this girl and I'm rooting for you!
you can't imagine the amount of people you help doing these videos. tysm, I appreciate it a lot ❤
Thank you for this video Hannah! I've been in a rut as well and it is comforting to see that I am not alone as I am also trying to crack the glass of becoming the person the person I am suppose to be. I love you Hannah! I'm a real one! ❤
I appreciated the fact that this blog didn’t end with it all figured out. That’s now how real life works. That’s refreshing. I don’t feel so alone.
I take my quiet mornings super seriously it really helps me regulate and center myself for the day. With that being said, you are the ONLY creator I willfully watch some mornings that won't overstimulate & throw off my days.
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!! hannah you are such a queen and your videos give me something to look forward to each week. i adore you!! love you 🫶🏻🫶🏻
hearing the club penguin music just made me happy
but for real thank you for this, i NEED to start time blocking & being more structured with my day-to-day activities as I'm so all over the place right now and completely hate the pressure of a deadline & schedule, so i completely relate to this
sending you so much love!! i am so proud of you for keeping yourself accountable, learning what works best for you, and being so so relatable. absolutely love you, have the best week!!🤍
I'm a real one ❤
I don't know what it is but every time I have a hard time, your video just pops out with exactly the same thing! Watching you put effort makes me try it myself. I hope you know what an amazing human being you are! ❤
Thank you for being THE real one, Hannah!
i can already feel the inspiration through this thumbnail… how did you know i’m on the same journey right now?? we’ve all got this ❤
Love this! One of my favorite things I’ve thought about while getting my shit done is discipline is different then taking a break because I need it! There are grace days and days where discipline has to be greater than motivation
Girl, this video found me at the best possible time. I feel so seen by everything you said and I needed this right now. Sometimes it feels like no one else is feeling this way and its good to see I'm not alone. Thank you!
What you described in the intro is so spot on to how I’m feeling down to taking advantage of my own grace, it’s nice to know I’m not alone 💖
This was so helpful to listen to. I struggle with keeping routine, but what helps me most is on the days that I begin with prayer. Keep up the great work, and thank you for the inspiration!
The nightingale is SOO GOOD!! Thank you for being realistic and honest in your video. I am going through the same process right now since college started back. This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I will definitely keep watching.
You are so relatable, especially with social media it is so hard to just stop being in your phone for once and at least get something done
So glad to hear someone talk about talking themselves out of things...idk if its just an anxiety issue but I have this quite often too. You're an incredible human for being open and honest about your process od getting through these struggles ♡
this is the most relatable video. ive also been struggling with that feeling of dread and like every task is sucking the life out of me. thank u sm
Hello! I don't really know you or your channel, but this video came to me! What you were saying in the beginning of this video sounded very very much like how I thought of myself before I was diagnosed with ADHD. I couldn't consistently keep routines or structure and I would start and restart healthy habits, hoping it would stick every time and being disappointed when it didn't. I thought that I didn't have discipline and without realizing it, I felt guilty. I built up tasks that I didn't want to do in my head and avoided them at all costs. I thought I just needed to try harder and get my life together. I'm not saying you have adhd, there's no way I could tell that from one video. But I am saying that when I thought these things about myself, I felt pretty guilty and ashamed that I wasn't functioning how I thought I should be. I'm saying be gentle with yourself, providing yourself with structure and quality of life is difficult and very individual. Sometimes you have to get creative with your solutions or ask for help, and being a functional adult will look very different for different people. And maybe look into adhd or autism symptoms and see if they sound familiar lol
just started 75 hard today, what perfect timing ❤️ loved this video. your introspective/quiet vlogs are my favorite (but i love ‘em all). you’re killing it!
Whew! Only 5 mins in and i’m already feeling seen. This is so on time for me! I just randomly clicked on this video after telling myself that I’m tired of doing the bare minimum. I just watched a video on taking accountability and I know this is the universe speaking to me.
thank you for making this video!
thank you for being realistic and honest, I've been through this and I really needed this video and you're not alone💕
This is so real. Thank you so much for this. I've been in a rut this whole year and it's sucks!!! Your video gives me comfort in knowing it takes time. 💗
Hannah!! I doubt you will read this but oh my goodness was this so relatable. I have been going thru this exact thing, been in a rut for MONTHS and finally the last few weeks started getting back in my routine and gym and healthier habits. As you said it’s not linear..in fact the first few weeks were so inconsistent and up and down. But it really does pay off, and I’m so happy we are both going through it together 🥰🤍 can’t wait to see more of these videos bestie
Also I have watched you for YEARS and I’m the same age so I feel like we are besties and have gone through everything together and grown together hahah. anyways love u sm girl glad to see you getting back on this journey 🤍
Literally mee!!! Im on my second week of “fitness journey” and trying to get my life back together, on top of that I’m starting school soon. One of my fave videos to date! 🩷
also knowing that we are so similar, since I literally always relate to everything you say, im so proud of you for going to solid core!! I struggle with doing things I build up to be hard/the worst in my head too so I totally get that!!
I really needed to hear this today. Thank you for being so real
well everyone is doing the same, ups and downs , i said i'll do a million thing but ended up doing housework instead and here it is a mess again before i even sit for the real important staff , i think it is just that important staff drain us emotionally and our brain tries to protect us by procrastinating and make it look like a mountain to move when it acctually is just a one hour job , anyways life is all abt this trying your best and beating your lasy self everyday and no human is perfect but we need to give our best . Love you Hannah
You're so real for this, I love you and I hope you accomplish what you wanted🥺🤍
me literally on the verge of tears bcs I’m in a rut and I get this notif 😭
I appreciate the full honesty of this video. We all struggle to stay on track.
I find it easier to build new habits by focusing on one at a time, especially when it comes to difficult practices that make a "healthy" routine, like exercising and eating nutritious food (or rather, not eating junk), etc. Since doing many of those things, while they're not a habit, are DIFFICULT. Give yourself enough time for just one habit before you worry about the next. They WILL come more easily!
That's really good advice. Love it😇
Couldn't agree more, cause rebuild a habit is really hard, but if we really get into it, having an ambition but not forcing ourself, that will work well and easy to reach :)
Not me who has been struggling with body image issues and body dysmorphia for a solid year🥹 I haven't felt like myself since I graduated, which is funny bc I WENT BACK TO UNIVERSITY FOR A MASTERS. Yet my former identity did not return. I've come to accept that it's because I've grown and moved on. But it's hard. Like a wise woman once said, I knew everything at 18 but nothing at 22 (24 now lmao). Great video bestie❤ you got this, we as a collective team of struggling besties got this💕 I'm a real one
This is the first “out of a slump” video that I feel I’ve truly connected with, it’s heartening to see my struggles reflected in you and seeing you just try your best. That’s what I try to do too!
Its really refreshing seeing someone talk about how bumpy the road to get out of a rut is (though Im sorry you're experiencing it!) Hearing about your experience makes me feel so much less alone and like things will be okay. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for sharing this less polished reality with us Hannah, this is truly how I feel sometimes, and kudos to you for pulling it together. I am proud of you and sending a virtual hug. Great video ❤
Hannah omg I connected so much with this video I started the year with my new healthy life style change and I have been doing good but the last month I have been in a HUGE rut. This video did it for me we got this girl ❤
You have a sixth sense Hannah: I needed this. Life kinda threw me for a loop this summer and now I’m trying to get it together too.
Your videos are always so comforting! I‘m in a rut right now and it‘s always so hard to get yourself out of it. Thank you so much for these videos! It‘s so helpful to see that I‘m not alone