Before I take off my shoes, I throw out any garbage or take out recycling. When I feed my cat, I clean her area. When I go to the bathroom, I will wipe the glass at least once a day. Making these associations have helped me keep my house clean. I like to knit uninterrupted so everything needs to be done for me to make tea and knit.
Ive just been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue and a revelation has been having to make rest a routine. I have had to build into my day naps and lie down breaks and stretching breaks. I have always been so focused on how to get more done, having to habituate slowing down, focusing on breathing, doing less is wild. But actually making it a habit is essential to recovery, and probably a valid lesson for everyone. Routine isnt just about fitting more in, its building space for deep rest and recovery.
I got a POTS diagnosis recently which also comes with persistent fatigue and brain fog, and my life feels like it comes in waves, where rest is filling one bucket and activity is filling another. It definitely helped me to realise that I needed to plan activities that were restful rather than letting my day slide and blur... A personal favourite for no spoons is lying down and listening to a podcast, or I like to paint from a reference in silence
Trying to write about planning rest I realised I'm in denial about fatigue though... I was gonna write that it's unpredictable, but actually my problem is that it's incredibly predictable, I just have more fatigue than I can hold, and I'm always hungry for more social stuff!!
@@helenm1085 there's a lot of crossover in these different chronic conditions. I've seen that people with ME CFS do seem to recover if they can stay under the threshold and avoid crashing for a significant time, so I'm re-engineering my life to do very little. That may mean I miss out on some social things in the mean time or some events that I'd like to go to, but my hope is if I can stay out of the waves for long enough, I can recover and start to rebuild that part of my life. I'm not sure if it works that way for POTS but I think it's worth thinking of what you can give up or do less off or streamline to divert energy back to the things that bring you joy, without emptying out the batteries fully.
As a person diagnosed with ADHD late in life, specifically a woman, I’d say a lot of these sentiments remind me of what I’m learning about my ADHD brain. It’s so helpful to hear someone talk about routine in this way because it can feel like giving up your soul sometimes, which I know is so incredibly dramatic to say. But routine, no matter if it stays the same or changes frequently, is so healthy for neurospicy people and helps in so many great ways
omg yes, same here! turned 30 last year and got my ADD diagnosis shortly after. everything makes so much more sense now, especially my struggle with procrastination + routine! I don't think it's dramatic to say, I can totally relate! I found that reframing routines in a way that suits your needs feels so empowering. not forcing yourself into something rigid, or do "what others expect you to do", but finding ways to create structure that actually supports you. Still figuring it out, but it’s so validating and encouraging to hear others share similar experiences! (:
The way this video is shot, how it’s edited, the music choice etc… is STUNNING! It’s so beautiful to watch and I feel so lucky to watch content so thoughtfully made. Thank you so much! ❤️
I love the idea of routine creating safety and eliminating mental clutter. It reminds me of the idea of some people having more of a uniform in their daily life so its fewer smaller decisions and they can just focus their energy on the creative fun tasks at hand. Uniforms aren't for me, but having a routine and knowing exactly what I'm going to do when I wake up and move through the day definitely makes my brain a little quieter and happier :)
I try and use a closing shift mentality before I go get into bed for the night. I take 20 minutes to wash my dishes and put things away so when I wake up in the morning I feel prepared for the day and don’t have to worry about things not being clean or ready to go.
I live with a chronic illness and have some systems that have helped me. Biggest one is my 10% rule, where if I have the spoons in that moment I’ll do just a bit more of a certain task than I normally do (prep an extra meal, clean an extra 5 mins that kinda thing.) My thing is if I can do something while I have the energy, the future me who doesnt have capacity will reap the benefits.
resonating so much + grateful to find so many other chronic illness / chronic fatigue / disabled kin also relating in these ways ! been struggling with some of my own internalized ableism (linked to capitalism + productivity, which are not in alignment w my values but have absolutely impacted my sense of self worth + i've been untangling it)
i followed a creator a while ago that talked about systems rather than routines. i really liked the way she framed it because then it can be ever evolving. like i can take a step back look at how i am already doing things and evaluate how to use the functional pieces of that system to build and transform into a more optimized and comfortable system. if im doing something repetivitvely then theres a reason for that. so instead of working against it, how do i shift it to make more sense/be more seamless. a simple example, but this concept works for more complex things too, is laundry. if i constantly take off my clothes in the living room and get annoyed at myself for never putting them in the basket in my room then put an aesthetic but functional basket in the living room. instead of trying to mold me to the system, mold the system to me. plus if its in the living room ill have a visual reminder that its full and needs to be washed becuase when i go to bed i either think "meh later" or its dark and out of sight out of mind. another thing i did was i bought a desk organizer for my doorway for mail and keys and change and stuff so everything has a home since i toss it all there anyways. the mail compartment is only so big so when it gets full its a signal i need to toss or archive stuff. if a system stops working im not a failure i just need to reassess because i might have missed a need or behaviour in my initial system engineering. lol i really like it becuase instead of sitting there wallowing in self pity about all the things i do that annoy myself. im shifted to like what are my pain points and how do i alleviate them. i am the business and the client and im in the business of making myself supported and nurtured. 😅 in short: i picture my environment as a factory and im going around solving problems like playing the computer game the incredible machine so that lil NPC me can stop bumping into obstacles and keep walking forward.
This is the best comment ever! You broke it down so well. And I agree, this is how it is. I'm proud that I've been able to do alot of that this year. Even though everything is insane, I adapt. What you described is "adapting" and very few people adapt. So that's something to be proud of❤️🙌🏾
This is such a lovely way to think about it. And actually i'm going to put my laundry basket outside my bathroom. I dont like the look of it but im gonna be rral with myself and hopefully make laundry more consistent for myself. Thank u for sharing. I love the factory analogy!
@@garliceatingslug hey I tried answering this twice but my comment keeps getting deleted? not sure why I don't think I used any keywords that would prevent it.. my overall perspective is cumulative from watching a few different vids but the systems concept is the bossy house. 🤞here's hoping you get to read this one lol
Routine as an adult, on our own terms is so different to our version of routine as a kid. I've rebelled against routine before I knew what it was. I literally remember detesting brushing my teeth twice a day because I was a 'slave to my toothbrush', even though I enjoy being clean and hygenic. It was the thought of surrendering to it everyday that drove me mad (Now I know this is also PDA, ADHD). But now, I try to look at my routine as a dedicated opportunity in the day to look after myself, nothing else. It's impossible to stop the intrusive thoughts so it is actually refreshing to give myself the space to let it go in the moment of my routine. I still struggle with black and white thinking, and I still fight myself before completing most tasks. Just knowing other people are out there having the same conversation is so helpful to keep looking forward and I hope others feel the same way. Compounded enough, over time, what we do each day, makes who we are.. so it makes sense that our 'routine' should align with the person we want to be... To some people, that sounds like a no brainer, but as many others might be similar, it's something I need to remind myself of everyday as a part of 'my routine'.
I love that you've posted this just as I'm learning all the same things for myself! I thought that having a routine would distract from my creative work, but in reality the lack of routine let things pile up and created a far worse distraction. When my house/workspace is clean and tidy, I don't have any of those nagging "I should really get around to that" thoughts. Instead my mind feels free and confident that there's nothing else I should be doing in this moment but create, and I feel like I can really sink into the flow state. I've made so much more work that I'm proud of as a result lately - which I'm hoping to start sharing online soon too!
That's amazing! I hadn't even thought of the mental weight of being behind on maintenance tasks and how that would affect us each day! Thank you for sharing that!
i am not a follower of the channel, but this video came to me and i’ve watched it so many times. i have sooo many notes but i’m mainly taking away the idea that integrating tasks into your normal systems/structures, and self-regulation are like major competency areas for building routines. so clarifying, thanks for sharing!
Hmm. Yup, I have definitely struggled with routines to the point that following them really stressed me out. I didn't realize it though. For several years, I tried to follow routines that helped me set goals, plan, write todos and also to journal to keep track of it all. It was so stressful. I never felt like I had captured enough, or planned effectively enough or that I knew enough. Weird right? So after years of developing systems, trying to follow routines, planning and journalling, I stopped. I stopped trying to follow a routine and capture everything in a journal or notebook. And suddenly, I could breath again. I could focus again. My brain felt free and my creative spirit and inspiration started coming back to me. Whew- what a relief! Guess I had the wrong routine ;)
Yup! This essay made me think about routine as not one type that fits everyone (before i wanted to just do routines i had heard of before that worked for others) but a routine as a broad thing that can be tailored to our needs - now that a verbalise it - duh! But i honestly wasnt thinking about it that way. So really at a minimum - I suppose we could choose the thing we find easiest to do and make sure we show up to get some of the psychological benefits of routine!
@@furrylittlepeach So true. I find that if I take a step back and look at how I'm working now, that I may have a "natural routine" - If we call that? - where I spend time creating. What I'm creating isn't written or planned out to the nth degree. It just is. :)
The part about routine that I've always struggled with is how it's inflexible to the inevitable variance of everyday life. So, what I'm trying now is making a "looser" routine - not with time, but with categories. For example, every day I have a section of my routine allotted for "chores," because I won't always know what needs to get done beforehand (laundry, sweeping, etc. - even repotting my plants when they need it), and some things need to be done multiple days a week or even, depending on what's going on, multiple days in a row. I'm terrible about getting something on my mind and just rushing to it without even thinking of the stuff I left out on my desk, so knowing I'll get to it within a day is really reassuring. I'm also trying to make sections of my routine that are different categories (art vs. writing vs. lunch) the same amount of time, so that if I'm feeling the need to mix things up, I can swap morning art for afternoon writing, have an early lunch if I'm particularly peckish that day, or have a late one if I'm especially in the zone with my work. Does that make sense? Anyway, it's all a work in progress!!
resonating w this so much ~ i'm neurodivergent + neuro-disabled + have all kinds of sensory / energy / capacity things that fluctuate. routines help minimize / prevent / tend to symptoms but the timing needed shifts based on how my body is feeling or what it's capable of that day. having categories helps keep the flow + structure but like you said, doing more modules + having flexibility about extending or switching or adapting those modules allows things to feel way less anxious + more satisfying + grounding
When I start to feel dread or procrastination about tasks I need to do but aren't nice to do e.g. taking down and putting away laundry, cleaning the bathroom, just clearing the sink of dishes, sometimes I have to slog through them, but once I'm done I talk positively to myself about how I feel once the task has been done, and the reward of a clothing/clutter-free bedroom, a bathroom that feels fresh, or knowing next meal time I'm just able to focus on the meal ahead and not on navigating the messy kitchen first. Funny enough once the task is done I nearly always can't help but think "wow, that task did not feel as bad as I thought it would feel!" or "this didn't take so long at all!" Over time, doing this positive thinking has helped me to boost motivation for the great things I will feel after the task, and slowly I've found it easier to do those yucky/boring activities as I have started to shift my understanding of them from "I hate doing this" to "I don't enjoy this task but the effort is worth it for [xyz reasons]." Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences regarding routine!! It's nice to know other people are going through similar things, and trying thoughtfully to balance all the things they want in life!
This is actually great to remember too! Think about the end result if you aren'r enjoyinf the process. Because really if we didn't desire the end result why would we be doing the task in the first place! Thank you for sharing!
i really love the part where you mentioned the connection of routine and mood. im an artist but also a wildlife biologist and balancing these is already a challenge. sometime i wish it's just that but i also live with bipolar 2. with all that on my plate, routine really does wonders and helps me not only stay on track on things i would like to do but also live my life and experience it more fully. something that i struggle tho is when unexpected things happen and i stray out of the routine -- that's when i usually struggle and then it kinda loops to a negative cycle.
I know what you mean 💗 it sucks when our minds work against our best intentions and are honestly like a solid obstacle that we need to continually work around. What systems have you created for yourself (if you dont mind sharing) that help especially when you bipolar 2 may knock you off track?
@@furrylittlepeach i think the best one is giving myself more patience and grace than usual when i have those bad days and to keep trying for myself. when i get off track, it's easy to just give up but over the years i have learned that we can be patient and still give it two, three more shots for ourselves and our goals. and therapy! and talking to friends/support system! they're also both super important.
“Accessing your flow state outside of creative tasks” I’m wondering if we think of mundane tasks or habits we want as a creative task, would that make it easier to implement more and therefore become a habit hmmm… but yea, I want to enter a flow state outside of creative tasks, that’s so clever
You know how washing urself is like a maintenance task but we make it fun with nice products and ritual? How do we do that with other maintenance tasks. I got a vaccuum i love, now i love vaccuming. I got a mulipurpose spray i adore the smell of, now it feels like treating myself nicely. Is it about treating regular things ceremoniously or figuring out how to enjoy certain things or what would make something more fun?
Doing stuff with my hands can get me into that flow state sometimes... Like I just have to get over the hurdle of my brain wanting external stimulation, let myself be bored but busy with my hands, and then I let my mind wander ... I haven't managed to become enthusiastic about doing dishes yet though haha
love seeing a video about routine, where i feel like i’ve actually gained some knowledge i can use in my own life. as someone who works 6-8 hours a day, most influencer routines require waaaay too many spoons and way too much time i don’t have.
this arrived right when i needed it. been struggling with lack of purpose and fear of the unknown recently, maybe i just need to look at my routines in a different way
as someone with asperger’s, routine is such a life saver for my nervous system and i have a pretty good ability to stick to routine once i get used to it. unfortunately, that also means that when life gets chaotic as it inevitably does and my daily/weekly routine is thrown off, i get so disoriented that it leads to literally getting physically sick 😭
I’m always struggling with keeping a routine because I get almost defensive about it (“Nobody tells me what to do” kind of thing 😂). But a simple sentence has really changed me in this: how can you invest in yourself today? Particularly the investing of it struck a chord with me. It’s all about doing things that are good for you in long term, like you said! How adult of us 😊
Love seeing snippets of your life like this. These types of learnings through a vlog-type video is so fun and feels like I'm in your pocket just watching from little perspectives. Thanks for all the honest and open sharing.
Sha'an! You have no idea how much I needed to hear this stuff from you about routine. As a fellow creative this is something I've always battled with too, and at the moment I'm recognising how much I am actually holding myself back by not having routines and daily 'rituals' and habits, which are the foundation necessary for a reliable creative practice. Thank youuuuu ❤😊
one little trick i do is if im making tea or microwaving some lunch, while the kettle is boiling or the microwave is going i challenge myself to unload the dishwasher or load it up again, depending on which needs doing, and race the appliances to do it before they finish. i use pomodoro timers to race the clock too (it works when im writing, i have never written 1000 words faster than when i only had 10 minutes to do it) so for me finding other little challenges like that helps get other tasks done - and using the kitchen appliances as timers works cos the dishes are in the kitchen so it all happens in one area!
Honestly just thank you for making this video. I excitedly bought myself the 101 Essays audiobook a while ago but for some reason I’ve not launched in. I think I had hope for what it could bring, and I’ve been keeping it at arm’s length/on the horizon because I didn’t want to risk bursting that bubble of hope for change. This video has proven to me that I’m going to find so much value in it, so I’m going to listen to an essay or two this afternoon 🙏🏼
I have *_such_* a hard time following a routine since I live between three spaces-- my home, a studio 15 minutes away, and my boyfriend's house about an hour away. It can be hard to develop consistent habits between all three places (especially since I'm back-and-forth often for various events on irregular days of the week.) I'm working through The Artist's Way at the moment, and the morning pages + having a weekly routine for working through the chapter is a start, at least! Loved the video and your narration, Sha'an 💛 I'll be checking out this book for sure!
22:46 i think this is just "eating emotions - bad = eat, good = eat ,on the long run not healthy,i my opinion. Because eating in a state of bad emotions one can gain weight. Next point - changing 3 area,could be seen as a "flight mode" where " i dont know what to do with myself,i run from here" - not healthy too. Solution could ve getting more peace in to the life. I found this video randomly now - youtube found you for "me", but i am glad. You are on great Path and your reserched/lived experiences made brough more wisdom in my life today. So thank you for sharing this video. Your Cat is adorable and the love she have for you is amazing,you are for sure amazing ,may luck is with you everyday 🍀🤞🙏 hello from Slovakia
Great video. I have a good routine going - read & eat, house stuff, work, read & eat, work, watch something good, maybe more work, maybe more watching good things. The work is all creative stuff that I love. But things like being social, exercise, time in nature, getting myself some new clothes, etc. are always being put off. I’ve been thinking of adopting another TH-camr’s “wellness Wednesday” idea and dedicating one day a week to doing these things.
We are in opposite land…aka Southern hemisphere…it’s always so weird watching YT and movies based in the Northern hemisphere heading into winter when we are heading for summer and vice versa!
Sometimes I feel like we're the same person, because watching this video felt like you were verbalising many things I've been feeling. It came exactly at a time I needed to hear those excerpts the most. Thank you for reading and sharing the book(s) with us! I hope you get to build the routine you want, and we'll all be here to hear about it.
I feel one thing that really helps me is in the past for doing art live streams, or when I was in my graphic design class, I'd rock out as much work as I could in that blocked off time that way it's strictly focused on that. Really miss those sort of days and hopefully will find that rhythm again to get myself back on that track of getting crap done. Have so many Christmas ornaments to get painted! Also happy birthday Rocket!
Mmmm! This is where i think that conceot of doing one thing at a time is important. It means even if we have lots to do we can still be present. Obviously I know there will always be times of stress but minimising that and compartmentalising what i need to do is what i'm working towards. I think in terms of psychology the confidence in myself that following routine can give me will make me more calm to not stress about other tasks while i'm working on something else.
i usually start my day with doing the nyt games while in the restroom, brushing my teeth, doing my skincare, making my bed, having yogurt for breakfast, and then getting dressed. everything else is up in the air after that, but it feels nice having things squared away before my day properly starts
i love your narration to this book with your videos and thought process.. its brings depth to how your portraying your art and its explaining your art in a way i haven't realized before x Love your videos babe x keep it up!
Long time watcher, first time commenter!!! This video could not have come at a more perfect time for me personally. I just started my own creative business as a Landscape Designer this past summer and have been feeling the lack of routine and structure in my life. I really resonate with having big meltdowns over small things because it all adds up in my brain. I will definitely be reading this essay! Thank you!
This was such a special and insightful video. Thank you so much for sharing this, ugh - it was so needed. I work remotely (in graphic design full time, but you've inspired me to want to fully be an illustrator) and on days where I don't get to the gym, I'm inside alllll day. Routine is so important!!! I'm going to try and take a short walk every morning before I hop on my computer for the rest of the day. Seriously, I appreciate you and these videos so much!!! Thank you x100!!!
The older I get, the more I like the sameness of routine, of doing the same thing every day with little variation. Perhaps this is because I've become disabled, but once I hit thirty, there was this idea that having this organization to my day became important to my mental and physical being of what I was going to do that day, that week, and that month, through that year and it put me on a trajectory of how I was doing towards goals.
Is it almost like "i know if i do this, my goals will be met later" kind of thing? I like that it can offer an anchor to your life - like if the world or external things are WILD you still have the little things you've set up for yourself.
@furrylittlepeach yeah, kind of, that I know if I do my writing goals today that in 10 months, I'll have a first draft of a book to query based on my rate of work. I'm a little behind this year, but I don't sweat it. I just keep going and don't worry if I get behind. Just keep going and be consistent. I just wish I could work more regular exercise into my schedule to have the time for it.
lol literally ~ my morning routine is poop first, cold water on face (for sensory reasons), take doggie outside to potty, come back in + feed her breakfast, then sit back down + rest + wake up slowwwww low stimulus
Hello furry peach. CHAOS POTATO over here - this is the first year where I noticed my UNSTRUCTURED nature catch up to me. I've been on sabbatical to work on some passion projects and some content creation this year and i'm realizing how my lack of routine is greatly affecting my peace of mind and productivity. Temporarily not having a 9-5 has disrupted the foundation of my schedule and now every day starts and finishes so differently. THere are pros and cons to this but watching you beautifully lay out routine so beautifully inspires me to nurture one for myself. happy to have found your channel today. With love from Vancouver
I enjoyed this video so much!! As a fellow freelance illustrator I really miss having the accountability from someone else to ensure I have a routine, e.g. turning up to work at a certain time. I think this is what I usually find the hardest, starting my work day. Doom scrolling in the morning can sometimes turn into an hour in bed which rids me of my dopemine! Normally when I finally start, I find it easy to get in the flow and then wish that I had just started sooner. One thing I make an effort to do which you touched on, is having three spaces to work in. I’m really lucky that I have a studio but I also love working at my local library. I love picking out a new book and the best thing is when you check out a book you feel like you’ve treated yourself to something new but it’s free! There were so many interesting points you talked about in the video and I loved how you overlayed it with your week :-) thanks so sharing, I’m definitely going to get my hands on that book!
Thank you for making this video, I really needed this right now as I've found myself in a bit of a rut for the last 6 weeks! When you mentioned about struggling to deal with change, I really relate to that! I don't know why it's a struggle but it is🙈 But luckily my recent big change has settled and I think maybe a routine is something I need to get out of this rut! I think it'll give that "101 Essays" book a go :) Thank you Sha'an!
aw man, lens of fear is so real! This year I've been thinking about my energy source for getting my not-fun-tasks done. & I realized I use "stress energy" (adrenaline!). Then I promise myself a reward/ sweets.... I guess for the upset I've caused myself!😂 So I've been exploring new sources of energy, trying to make it more fun & playful. For example, I love when Cecilia Blomdahl calls cleaning up her house "Cabin Reset Day", so I've been calling it that too... even though I don't live in a cabin😆
This was so interesting to hear! I'm someone who needs routine as my brain really likes it. The problem is... I have a really hard time sticking to them! I need something external to force me into a routine (like my job), otherwise I'm a mess lol I'm currently trying to get small habits into my day. One step at a time, I guess. Also, using your tablet as a lightbox is genius! I hadn't thought of it before. Since I just got a tablet myself, I'll be certainly trying it out now. Thanks for the idea!
I have a very good routine on paper To Do List it gets done but when it does not I move it to my next day or week in my diary 😊 lovely video as aways ❤😊
This was a useful video, thank you. I follow Brianna on Instagram but just get the bite-size parts of her wisdom, you condensing them here was great :)
So, I'm like 90% convinced you have ADHD lol, but either way, this is definitely what the conversation around routine needs to be. Everyone needs to hear this imo (esp. people with adhd). Glad I came across this.
Honestly i've thought this and i've brought it up before in therapy but according to the questionaire we did i didn't meet certain criteria although i did have a lot. I think i will investigate further one day!
I thoroughly enjoyed this , that ceramic market looked amaaaaaaazing! The candle holder animals are so cute and your cat is the sweetest muffin , whenever he stretched right out upside down in your arms made me giggle , so incredibly cute , pets are so important .my little dogs share my art journey with me every day and they always make me smile . Thanks for sharing your days with us all❤️ p.s excuse my grammar , I’m always confused where to put commas and things lol
I prefer to think of ritual rather than routine. Ritual feels small, eg a morning tea; routine feels a bit overwhelming. 😅 Thanks for another cinematic and engaging upload❤
@ I read somewhere that, though routine and ritual are often used interchangeably, ritual is something more intentional, while routine is about making something automatic, like a habit. For me, both are important, but personally, ritual helps me ease into the habit/routine-- I could test things out to see if it feels nice, and build on it...
hiya 👋new subscriber, here. i struggle SO much with routine. im a biz owner and i work from home in my RV (little tiny baby mini 27 ft of life/work balance lol) and we travel constantly so the forces in my life are always making it tough to stick to routines but LAWD did i need to hear some of those quotes from that book (which will be DEF end up in my kindle later) thank you for sharing this absolutely LOVELY video 💝
Mhmm!!! Not everyone has the opportunity to naturally have what we typically think of as routine - but in the chaos where can we anchor ourselves each day or week. I think it's like - doing with what works for us so we can reap the psychological rewards outlined in the essay that come from routine!
Rachael Stephen has a couple of videos talking about routine which completely changed my perspective when I watched them - she introduced me to this book called daily rituals by Mason Currey. It recounts the working routines of a ton of creatives and thinkers from Warhol to Freud. I feel like the "everything else" of a creative life is so often overlooked in the romantised idea of making - as audiences and as the creators. She has another video where she talks about the idea of the pessimistic "pot of gold" narrative of creation - our idolisation of the end result at any cost. I think so often we get lost in the idea of what we might want as audiences and creative people that we forget the creative part, the doing, and the things that enable it. It's very capitalist in a way - the focus on the end product rather than the individual's enrichment. Probably also just a by-product of the nature of art and culture and consumption - we inevitably consume more than we create. It's important to be grounded, though 😂 Great video :)
I hide a spare key in a fake rock in the garden - saved us countless times! 😉 oh Rocket may like a song called Steady Rollin’ by the two gallants - his guitar playing reminded me of that song 🤓
@ thanks and do tell him he’s a very good driving instructor…if it was me I’d be screaming haha but I am terrified of driving in Sydney. The third work space could be the car 😊 I always feel like I need to get things done but I find that having a task on a post it note and rearranging them in priority order works for me, definitely stepping away and enjoying nature gets the imagination going ✌️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I relate A LOT to what you said and it's made me reconsider my daily routine, too! I have a question: how do you take notes while reading? I'd love to read more non-fiction, but it feels a bit intimidating. I'm worried I won't absorb all the information and forget everything the next day. That's why I'd like to take notes, but I'm afraid it might break my reading flow. Does that make sense? Any tips? Thank you 💕
I highlight phrases and then write in the margins or on post it notes and stick them in. I think it would be hard to write in a seperate note book! This book is an easy read becsuse they're simple essays - i really recommend it :-)
@@sufiannashazuddin7077 i just got a new camera! The Lumix S9! And I edit on FCPX. most of my reels/shorts were filmed on my phone but I will be transitioning to my camera too eventually! I worked with Lumix this month for some sponsored content on ig - so the camera was a gift (just disclosing so you're aware).
Thank you for your thoughts on this! I struggle a lot with chores and housekeeping on top of day job work and creative work. 100% agreed on using timers to make it easier. My brain struggles estimating how long things take and then, just like you said, I don’t want to do the dishes because it cuts into my fun time; when honestly 20 minutes for dishes is a blip during a whole day. One way I’ve tried to frame it in my mind is, “What’s a little favour I can do future me right now?” Something that I try to do in my writing is never leave myself on a blank page. If I wrap up a chapter and I’m ready to stop for the day, I at least plug one or two sentences into the next chapter so I don’t come back to an empty page; it’s like reaching out a hand through time and space. Same goes for household stuff: if I get started on sorting the laundry now, tomorrow I just have to take the hamper to the washing machine. It can be something as small as putting my shoes away into the cabinet. Most of the time, thanks to squirrelbrain, it snowballs into picking up one or two other things to tidy away. Tl;dr - Task initiation is hard for me, so framing it as a favour to future me and putting timers on things to show myself it’s not actually that huge of a time sink really helps.
Omg this is so so interesting!!! I love the idea of being a timetraveller and being friends with my "future self". Helping my future self out as I would help a friend! In the same way that we should talk to ourselves in the way we treat our friends!
@@furrylittlepeach Yeah!! What you highlighted about how frequent thoughts influence mood also reminded me of how it’s easier to be kind to yourself when you practise with small, every day things. I can’t be so harsh on myself for not managing all my chores after telling myself good job for what I did do, now can I 😄
Hi you are so cute, i love the video only i need to put you on slower speed because i can 't follow hahaha you talk really fast in your voice overs. But love ! really
Before I take off my shoes, I throw out any garbage or take out recycling. When I feed my cat, I clean her area. When I go to the bathroom, I will wipe the glass at least once a day. Making these associations have helped me keep my house clean. I like to knit uninterrupted so everything needs to be done for me to make tea and knit.
Making associations fot everyday movements that help maintain your life is actually really clever! Thanks for sharing! 💕
I love this
Ive just been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue and a revelation has been having to make rest a routine. I have had to build into my day naps and lie down breaks and stretching breaks. I have always been so focused on how to get more done, having to habituate slowing down, focusing on breathing, doing less is wild. But actually making it a habit is essential to recovery, and probably a valid lesson for everyone. Routine isnt just about fitting more in, its building space for deep rest and recovery.
I got a POTS diagnosis recently which also comes with persistent fatigue and brain fog, and my life feels like it comes in waves, where rest is filling one bucket and activity is filling another. It definitely helped me to realise that I needed to plan activities that were restful rather than letting my day slide and blur... A personal favourite for no spoons is lying down and listening to a podcast, or I like to paint from a reference in silence
Trying to write about planning rest I realised I'm in denial about fatigue though... I was gonna write that it's unpredictable, but actually my problem is that it's incredibly predictable, I just have more fatigue than I can hold, and I'm always hungry for more social stuff!!
@@helenm1085 there's a lot of crossover in these different chronic conditions. I've seen that people with ME CFS do seem to recover if they can stay under the threshold and avoid crashing for a significant time, so I'm re-engineering my life to do very little. That may mean I miss out on some social things in the mean time or some events that I'd like to go to, but my hope is if I can stay out of the waves for long enough, I can recover and start to rebuild that part of my life. I'm not sure if it works that way for POTS but I think it's worth thinking of what you can give up or do less off or streamline to divert energy back to the things that bring you joy, without emptying out the batteries fully.
Such a great way of putting it. ❤
relate to you so much with CFS ! + the reframe of routine to plan rest into basically every facet
As a person diagnosed with ADHD late in life, specifically a woman, I’d say a lot of these sentiments remind me of what I’m learning about my ADHD brain. It’s so helpful to hear someone talk about routine in this way because it can feel like giving up your soul sometimes, which I know is so incredibly dramatic to say. But routine, no matter if it stays the same or changes frequently, is so healthy for neurospicy people and helps in so many great ways
omg yes, same here! turned 30 last year and got my ADD diagnosis shortly after. everything makes so much more sense now, especially my struggle with procrastination + routine! I don't think it's dramatic to say, I can totally relate! I found that reframing routines in a way that suits your needs feels so empowering. not forcing yourself into something rigid, or do "what others expect you to do", but finding ways to create structure that actually supports you. Still figuring it out, but it’s so validating and encouraging to hear others share similar experiences! (:
The way this video is shot, how it’s edited, the music choice etc… is STUNNING! It’s so beautiful to watch and I feel so lucky to watch content so thoughtfully made. Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you! I got a new camera and it's given me so much filming pep! 💕💕💕💕
I love the idea of routine creating safety and eliminating mental clutter. It reminds me of the idea of some people having more of a uniform in their daily life so its fewer smaller decisions and they can just focus their energy on the creative fun tasks at hand. Uniforms aren't for me, but having a routine and knowing exactly what I'm going to do when I wake up and move through the day definitely makes my brain a little quieter and happier :)
I try and use a closing shift mentality before I go get into bed for the night. I take 20 minutes to wash my dishes and put things away so when I wake up in the morning I feel prepared for the day and don’t have to worry about things not being clean or ready to go.
I live with a chronic illness and have some systems that have helped me. Biggest one is my 10% rule, where if I have the spoons in that moment I’ll do just a bit more of a certain task than I normally do (prep an extra meal, clean an extra 5 mins that kinda thing.) My thing is if I can do something while I have the energy, the future me who doesnt have capacity will reap the benefits.
I do this too (fellow chronic illness-er here 🙌)
resonating so much + grateful to find so many other chronic illness / chronic fatigue / disabled kin also relating in these ways ! been struggling with some of my own internalized ableism (linked to capitalism + productivity, which are not in alignment w my values but have absolutely impacted my sense of self worth + i've been untangling it)
i followed a creator a while ago that talked about systems rather than routines. i really liked the way she framed it because then it can be ever evolving. like i can take a step back look at how i am already doing things and evaluate how to use the functional pieces of that system to build and transform into a more optimized and comfortable system. if im doing something repetivitvely then theres a reason for that. so instead of working against it, how do i shift it to make more sense/be more seamless. a simple example, but this concept works for more complex things too, is laundry. if i constantly take off my clothes in the living room and get annoyed at myself for never putting them in the basket in my room then put an aesthetic but functional basket in the living room. instead of trying to mold me to the system, mold the system to me. plus if its in the living room ill have a visual reminder that its full and needs to be washed becuase when i go to bed i either think "meh later" or its dark and out of sight out of mind. another thing i did was i bought a desk organizer for my doorway for mail and keys and change and stuff so everything has a home since i toss it all there anyways. the mail compartment is only so big so when it gets full its a signal i need to toss or archive stuff. if a system stops working im not a failure i just need to reassess because i might have missed a need or behaviour in my initial system engineering. lol
i really like it becuase instead of sitting there wallowing in self pity about all the things i do that annoy myself. im shifted to like what are my pain points and how do i alleviate them. i am the business and the client and im in the business of making myself supported and nurtured. 😅
in short: i picture my environment as a factory and im going around solving problems like playing the computer game the incredible machine so that lil NPC me can stop bumping into obstacles and keep walking forward.
This is the best comment ever! You broke it down so well. And I agree, this is how it is. I'm proud that I've been able to do alot of that this year. Even though everything is insane, I adapt. What you described is "adapting" and very few people adapt. So that's something to be proud of❤️🙌🏾
Do you maybe remember the video name or creator? Sounds very interesting
@@scholas_creative_space thanks! I felt like I rambled a lot. 😅
This is such a lovely way to think about it. And actually i'm going to put my laundry basket outside my bathroom. I dont like the look of it but im gonna be rral with myself and hopefully make laundry more consistent for myself.
Thank u for sharing. I love the factory analogy!
@@garliceatingslug hey I tried answering this twice but my comment keeps getting deleted? not sure why I don't think I used any keywords that would prevent it.. my overall perspective is cumulative from watching a few different vids but the systems concept is the bossy house. 🤞here's hoping you get to read this one lol
Routine as an adult, on our own terms is so different to our version of routine as a kid. I've rebelled against routine before I knew what it was. I literally remember detesting brushing my teeth twice a day because I was a 'slave to my toothbrush', even though I enjoy being clean and hygenic. It was the thought of surrendering to it everyday that drove me mad (Now I know this is also PDA, ADHD). But now, I try to look at my routine as a dedicated opportunity in the day to look after myself, nothing else. It's impossible to stop the intrusive thoughts so it is actually refreshing to give myself the space to let it go in the moment of my routine. I still struggle with black and white thinking, and I still fight myself before completing most tasks. Just knowing other people are out there having the same conversation is so helpful to keep looking forward and I hope others feel the same way. Compounded enough, over time, what we do each day, makes who we are.. so it makes sense that our 'routine' should align with the person we want to be... To some people, that sounds like a no brainer, but as many others might be similar, it's something I need to remind myself of everyday as a part of 'my routine'.
I love that you've posted this just as I'm learning all the same things for myself!
I thought that having a routine would distract from my creative work, but in reality the lack of routine let things pile up and created a far worse distraction. When my house/workspace is clean and tidy, I don't have any of those nagging "I should really get around to that" thoughts. Instead my mind feels free and confident that there's nothing else I should be doing in this moment but create, and I feel like I can really sink into the flow state. I've made so much more work that I'm proud of as a result lately - which I'm hoping to start sharing online soon too!
That's amazing! I hadn't even thought of the mental weight of being behind on maintenance tasks and how that would affect us each day! Thank you for sharing that!
i am not a follower of the channel, but this video came to me and i’ve watched it so many times. i have sooo many notes but i’m mainly taking away the idea that integrating tasks into your normal systems/structures, and self-regulation are like major competency areas for building routines. so clarifying, thanks for sharing!
Love to hear that you resonated with this so much! ✨️ makes me glad to have shared it!
Your relationship with Rocket is like, my goal in life. I’m obsessed with you guys. So cute. Wonderful video too! It was really interesting. 💛
I'm so grateful to have him! It makes me want to CRY whenever i think about it. And when he's in my videos and i'm editing I think about it baha!
And thank you! :-)
So cute! Oh my goodness I love that, haha.
Hmm. Yup, I have definitely struggled with routines to the point that following them really stressed me out. I didn't realize it though. For several years, I tried to follow routines that helped me set goals, plan, write todos and also to journal to keep track of it all. It was so stressful. I never felt like I had captured enough, or planned effectively enough or that I knew enough. Weird right? So after years of developing systems, trying to follow routines, planning and journalling, I stopped. I stopped trying to follow a routine and capture everything in a journal or notebook. And suddenly, I could breath again. I could focus again. My brain felt free and my creative spirit and inspiration started coming back to me. Whew- what a relief! Guess I had the wrong routine ;)
Yup! This essay made me think about routine as not one type that fits everyone (before i wanted to just do routines i had heard of before that worked for others) but a routine as a broad thing that can be tailored to our needs - now that a verbalise it - duh! But i honestly wasnt thinking about it that way. So really at a minimum - I suppose we could choose the thing we find easiest to do and make sure we show up to get some of the psychological benefits of routine!
@@furrylittlepeach So true. I find that if I take a step back and look at how I'm working now, that I may have a "natural routine" - If we call that? - where I spend time creating. What I'm creating isn't written or planned out to the nth degree. It just is. :)
The part about routine that I've always struggled with is how it's inflexible to the inevitable variance of everyday life. So, what I'm trying now is making a "looser" routine - not with time, but with categories. For example, every day I have a section of my routine allotted for "chores," because I won't always know what needs to get done beforehand (laundry, sweeping, etc. - even repotting my plants when they need it), and some things need to be done multiple days a week or even, depending on what's going on, multiple days in a row. I'm terrible about getting something on my mind and just rushing to it without even thinking of the stuff I left out on my desk, so knowing I'll get to it within a day is really reassuring. I'm also trying to make sections of my routine that are different categories (art vs. writing vs. lunch) the same amount of time, so that if I'm feeling the need to mix things up, I can swap morning art for afternoon writing, have an early lunch if I'm particularly peckish that day, or have a late one if I'm especially in the zone with my work. Does that make sense? Anyway, it's all a work in progress!!
resonating w this so much ~ i'm neurodivergent + neuro-disabled + have all kinds of sensory / energy / capacity things that fluctuate. routines help minimize / prevent / tend to symptoms but the timing needed shifts based on how my body is feeling or what it's capable of that day. having categories helps keep the flow + structure but like you said, doing more modules + having flexibility about extending or switching or adapting those modules allows things to feel way less anxious + more satisfying + grounding
When I start to feel dread or procrastination about tasks I need to do but aren't nice to do e.g. taking down and putting away laundry, cleaning the bathroom, just clearing the sink of dishes, sometimes I have to slog through them, but once I'm done I talk positively to myself about how I feel once the task has been done, and the reward of a clothing/clutter-free bedroom, a bathroom that feels fresh, or knowing next meal time I'm just able to focus on the meal ahead and not on navigating the messy kitchen first. Funny enough once the task is done I nearly always can't help but think "wow, that task did not feel as bad as I thought it would feel!" or "this didn't take so long at all!" Over time, doing this positive thinking has helped me to boost motivation for the great things I will feel after the task, and slowly I've found it easier to do those yucky/boring activities as I have started to shift my understanding of them from "I hate doing this" to "I don't enjoy this task but the effort is worth it for [xyz reasons]."
Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences regarding routine!! It's nice to know other people are going through similar things, and trying thoughtfully to balance all the things they want in life!
This is actually great to remember too! Think about the end result if you aren'r enjoyinf the process. Because really if we didn't desire the end result why would we be doing the task in the first place! Thank you for sharing!
thank you for this reminder + framing !
I Loved this video!! routines are so interesting also the color grading and filming of this video? so good
Hehe 💗 thank u angel 💕
i really love the part where you mentioned the connection of routine and mood. im an artist but also a wildlife biologist and balancing these is already a challenge. sometime i wish it's just that but i also live with bipolar 2. with all that on my plate, routine really does wonders and helps me not only stay on track on things i would like to do but also live my life and experience it more fully. something that i struggle tho is when unexpected things happen and i stray out of the routine -- that's when i usually struggle and then it kinda loops to a negative cycle.
I know what you mean 💗 it sucks when our minds work against our best intentions and are honestly like a solid obstacle that we need to continually work around.
What systems have you created for yourself (if you dont mind sharing) that help especially when you bipolar 2 may knock you off track?
@@furrylittlepeach i think the best one is giving myself more patience and grace than usual when i have those bad days and to keep trying for myself. when i get off track, it's easy to just give up but over the years i have learned that we can be patient and still give it two, three more shots for ourselves and our goals. and therapy! and talking to friends/support system! they're also both super important.
this is a life altering episode. thank you.
Omg i'm so happy to hear this. I felt the same way about reading the essay which is why i wanted to share it ❤
“Accessing your flow state outside of creative tasks” I’m wondering if we think of mundane tasks or habits we want as a creative task, would that make it easier to implement more and therefore become a habit hmmm… but yea, I want to enter a flow state outside of creative tasks, that’s so clever
You know how washing urself is like a maintenance task but we make it fun with nice products and ritual? How do we do that with other maintenance tasks.
I got a vaccuum i love, now i love vaccuming. I got a mulipurpose spray i adore the smell of, now it feels like treating myself nicely.
Is it about treating regular things ceremoniously or figuring out how to enjoy certain things or what would make something more fun?
Doing stuff with my hands can get me into that flow state sometimes... Like I just have to get over the hurdle of my brain wanting external stimulation, let myself be bored but busy with my hands, and then I let my mind wander ... I haven't managed to become enthusiastic about doing dishes yet though haha
love seeing a video about routine, where i feel like i’ve actually gained some knowledge i can use in my own life. as someone who works 6-8 hours a day, most influencer routines require waaaay too many spoons and way too much time i don’t have.
this arrived right when i needed it. been struggling with lack of purpose and fear of the unknown recently, maybe i just need to look at my routines in a different way
as someone with asperger’s, routine is such a life saver for my nervous system and i have a pretty good ability to stick to routine once i get used to it. unfortunately, that also means that when life gets chaotic as it inevitably does and my daily/weekly routine is thrown off, i get so disoriented that it leads to literally getting physically sick 😭
I’m always struggling with keeping a routine because I get almost defensive about it (“Nobody tells me what to do” kind of thing 😂). But a simple sentence has really changed me in this: how can you invest in yourself today? Particularly the investing of it struck a chord with me. It’s all about doing things that are good for you in long term, like you said! How adult of us 😊
haha omg can relate to the "no one tells me what to do" too much :'D glad I'm not alone! Also, I highly agree with what you said! So true (:
@ hahaha right, what is that?!
Pathological demand avoidance. I’m the same way! Or if someone asks me to do something I was about to do…nope, can’t do it now 😂
I really like this style of video
This is one of the best , in-depth, relatable videos on routine ive ever seen I lovveeee it :D
Aw! Love to hear it 💗💗💗💗 glad it resonated!
Aw! Love to hear it 💗💗💗💗 glad it resonated!
Love seeing snippets of your life like this. These types of learnings through a vlog-type video is so fun and feels like I'm in your pocket just watching from little perspectives. Thanks for all the honest and open sharing.
Pleasure ❤ and yay i like experimenting with the wya i document my work and life so i love hearing feedback like this!!!
Sha'an! You have no idea how much I needed to hear this stuff from you about routine. As a fellow creative this is something I've always battled with too, and at the moment I'm recognising how much I am actually holding myself back by not having routines and daily 'rituals' and habits, which are the foundation necessary for a reliable creative practice. Thank youuuuu ❤😊
one little trick i do is if im making tea or microwaving some lunch, while the kettle is boiling or the microwave is going i challenge myself to unload the dishwasher or load it up again, depending on which needs doing, and race the appliances to do it before they finish. i use pomodoro timers to race the clock too (it works when im writing, i have never written 1000 words faster than when i only had 10 minutes to do it) so for me finding other little challenges like that helps get other tasks done - and using the kitchen appliances as timers works cos the dishes are in the kitchen so it all happens in one area!
It's almost like timers are like miniature deadlines. they feel as urgent as opposed to setting yourself personal deadlines by date.
I'm defos adopting your tea/microwave routine in the kitchen!
I do my Kegel exercises when I’m microwaving my tea 😂
Honestly just thank you for making this video. I excitedly bought myself the 101 Essays audiobook a while ago but for some reason I’ve not launched in. I think I had hope for what it could bring, and I’ve been keeping it at arm’s length/on the horizon because I didn’t want to risk bursting that bubble of hope for change. This video has proven to me that I’m going to find so much value in it, so I’m going to listen to an essay or two this afternoon 🙏🏼
I have *_such_* a hard time following a routine since I live between three spaces-- my home, a studio 15 minutes away, and my boyfriend's house about an hour away. It can be hard to develop consistent habits between all three places (especially since I'm back-and-forth often for various events on irregular days of the week.) I'm working through The Artist's Way at the moment, and the morning pages + having a weekly routine for working through the chapter is a start, at least!
Loved the video and your narration, Sha'an 💛 I'll be checking out this book for sure!
"your mood is the filter in which you view your life" 🤯 !
22:46 i think this is just "eating emotions - bad = eat, good = eat ,on the long run not healthy,i my opinion. Because eating in a state of bad emotions one can gain weight. Next point - changing 3 area,could be seen as a "flight mode" where " i dont know what to do with myself,i run from here" - not healthy too. Solution could ve getting more peace in to the life. I found this video randomly now - youtube found you for "me", but i am glad. You are on great Path and your reserched/lived experiences made brough more wisdom in my life today. So thank you for sharing this video. Your Cat is adorable and the love she have for you is amazing,you are for sure amazing ,may luck is with you everyday 🍀🤞🙏 hello from Slovakia
Great video. I have a good routine going - read & eat, house stuff, work, read & eat, work, watch something good, maybe more work, maybe more watching good things. The work is all creative stuff that I love. But things like being social, exercise, time in nature, getting myself some new clothes, etc. are always being put off. I’ve been thinking of adopting another TH-camr’s “wellness Wednesday” idea and dedicating one day a week to doing these things.
I'm jealous of your current natural light! It's so dark so early here already!
Yup! I love daylight savings!
We are in opposite land…aka Southern hemisphere…it’s always so weird watching YT and movies based in the Northern hemisphere heading into winter when we are heading for summer and vice versa!
Sometimes I feel like we're the same person, because watching this video felt like you were verbalising many things I've been feeling. It came exactly at a time I needed to hear those excerpts the most. Thank you for reading and sharing the book(s) with us! I hope you get to build the routine you want, and we'll all be here to hear about it.
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I feel one thing that really helps me is in the past for doing art live streams, or when I was in my graphic design class, I'd rock out as much work as I could in that blocked off time that way it's strictly focused on that. Really miss those sort of days and hopefully will find that rhythm again to get myself back on that track of getting crap done. Have so many Christmas ornaments to get painted!
Also happy birthday Rocket!
Mmmm! This is where i think that conceot of doing one thing at a time is important. It means even if we have lots to do we can still be present. Obviously I know there will always be times of stress but minimising that and compartmentalising what i need to do is what i'm working towards.
I think in terms of psychology the confidence in myself that following routine can give me will make me more calm to not stress about other tasks while i'm working on something else.
P.s i'll pass along ur birthday wish :-)
lovedddd this video! i always love your long form videos, they’re so fun and make me feel so hopeful and inspired
Have you seen those sunday reset videos on tiktok? I love them so so much!!!!
@@furrylittlepeachi don’t have tiktok!!! but i got the idea from youtube, a creator called cozy k i think 🥰
i usually start my day with doing the nyt games while in the restroom, brushing my teeth, doing my skincare, making my bed, having yogurt for breakfast, and then getting dressed. everything else is up in the air after that, but it feels nice having things squared away before my day properly starts
i love your narration to this book with your videos and thought process.. its brings depth to how your portraying your art and its explaining your art in a way i haven't realized before x Love your videos babe x keep it up!
Long time watcher, first time commenter!!! This video could not have come at a more perfect time for me personally. I just started my own creative business as a Landscape Designer this past summer and have been feeling the lack of routine and structure in my life. I really resonate with having big meltdowns over small things because it all adds up in my brain. I will definitely be reading this essay! Thank you!
If you just wanna read the essay but not the book the same essay is on Thought Catalog :-)
That book is one of the best books I've ever read! I highly recommend it too. Awesome video 🙂
Your videos always are my go to's for a cosy late evening before bed 🙂
Aw this is so nice 💕
This was such a special and insightful video. Thank you so much for sharing this, ugh - it was so needed. I work remotely (in graphic design full time, but you've inspired me to want to fully be an illustrator) and on days where I don't get to the gym, I'm inside alllll day. Routine is so important!!! I'm going to try and take a short walk every morning before I hop on my computer for the rest of the day. Seriously, I appreciate you and these videos so much!!! Thank you x100!!!
This is me! I want to find an activity routine that works and is slightly maluable! Maybe i'll take some evening walks :-)
The older I get, the more I like the sameness of routine, of doing the same thing every day with little variation. Perhaps this is because I've become disabled, but once I hit thirty, there was this idea that having this organization to my day became important to my mental and physical being of what I was going to do that day, that week, and that month, through that year and it put me on a trajectory of how I was doing towards goals.
Is it almost like "i know if i do this, my goals will be met later" kind of thing? I like that it can offer an anchor to your life - like if the world or external things are WILD you still have the little things you've set up for yourself.
@furrylittlepeach yeah, kind of, that I know if I do my writing goals today that in 10 months, I'll have a first draft of a book to query based on my rate of work. I'm a little behind this year, but I don't sweat it. I just keep going and don't worry if I get behind. Just keep going and be consistent. I just wish I could work more regular exercise into my schedule to have the time for it.
I have a morning routine for poop first, everything else second. hahaha I love watching your videos when I need a break.
@@creationslandscapedesigns hahahahha
lol literally ~ my morning routine is poop first, cold water on face (for sensory reasons), take doggie outside to potty, come back in + feed her breakfast, then sit back down + rest + wake up slowwwww low stimulus
@ALCHEMICORACLE.universe hee hee
Hello furry peach. CHAOS POTATO over here - this is the first year where I noticed my UNSTRUCTURED nature catch up to me. I've been on sabbatical to work on some passion projects and some content creation this year and i'm realizing how my lack of routine is greatly affecting my peace of mind and productivity. Temporarily not having a 9-5 has disrupted the foundation of my schedule and now every day starts and finishes so differently. THere are pros and cons to this but watching you beautifully lay out routine so beautifully inspires me to nurture one for myself.
happy to have found your channel today. With love from Vancouver
I enjoyed this video so much!! As a fellow freelance illustrator I really miss having the accountability from someone else to ensure I have a routine, e.g. turning up to work at a certain time. I think this is what I usually find the hardest, starting my work day. Doom scrolling in the morning can sometimes turn into an hour in bed which rids me of my dopemine! Normally when I finally start, I find it easy to get in the flow and then wish that I had just started sooner. One thing I make an effort to do which you touched on, is having three spaces to work in. I’m really lucky that I have a studio but I also love working at my local library. I love picking out a new book and the best thing is when you check out a book you feel like you’ve treated yourself to something new but it’s free! There were so many interesting points you talked about in the video and I loved how you overlayed it with your week :-) thanks so sharing, I’m definitely going to get my hands on that book!
Thank you for making this video, I really needed this right now as I've found myself in a bit of a rut for the last 6 weeks!
When you mentioned about struggling to deal with change, I really relate to that! I don't know why it's a struggle but it is🙈 But luckily my recent big change has settled and I think maybe a routine is something I need to get out of this rut!
I think it'll give that "101 Essays" book a go :)
Thank you Sha'an!
Literally just found my latest favourite TH-camr 😍😍😍
I really appreciate your perspective and also your art style is amazing!
i’m obsessed with your girl scout top omg
What I need to hear! I’ve been struggling with routine and structuring my day~
aw man, lens of fear is so real! This year I've been thinking about my energy source for getting my not-fun-tasks done. & I realized I use "stress energy" (adrenaline!). Then I promise myself a reward/ sweets.... I guess for the upset I've caused myself!😂 So I've been exploring new sources of energy, trying to make it more fun & playful. For example, I love when Cecilia Blomdahl calls cleaning up her house "Cabin Reset Day", so I've been calling it that too... even though I don't live in a cabin😆
This was so interesting to hear! I'm someone who needs routine as my brain really likes it. The problem is... I have a really hard time sticking to them! I need something external to force me into a routine (like my job), otherwise I'm a mess lol I'm currently trying to get small habits into my day. One step at a time, I guess.
Also, using your tablet as a lightbox is genius! I hadn't thought of it before. Since I just got a tablet myself, I'll be certainly trying it out now. Thanks for the idea!
Rocket really is the modern renaissance man.
he can do it all!
Great video and book. Christmas gift for family. Love it❤
I have a very good routine on paper To Do List it gets done but when it does not I move it to my next day or week in my diary 😊 lovely video as aways ❤😊
Im a person with autism so routine is very important to me. University really helps because I have a strict timetable.
This was a useful video, thank you. I follow Brianna on Instagram but just get the bite-size parts of her wisdom, you condensing them here was great :)
So, I'm like 90% convinced you have ADHD lol, but either way, this is definitely what the conversation around routine needs to be. Everyone needs to hear this imo (esp. people with adhd). Glad I came across this.
Honestly i've thought this and i've brought it up before in therapy but according to the questionaire we did i didn't meet certain criteria although i did have a lot. I think i will investigate further one day!
Loved this! Thanks for sharing 🧡
That chair plate!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Should I go visit her next market and get it?!?!?
@ yes, start running right towards it! It is so simple and gorgeous! It’s a show-stopper!
Thank you so much! this is so helpful, truly. ❤
I thoroughly enjoyed this , that ceramic market looked amaaaaaaazing! The candle holder animals are so cute and your cat is the sweetest muffin , whenever he stretched right out upside down in your arms made me giggle , so incredibly cute , pets are so important .my little dogs share my art journey with me every day and they always make me smile . Thanks for sharing your days with us all❤️ p.s excuse my grammar , I’m always confused where to put commas and things lol
Yay i'm so glad you liked it! 💕💗 thanks for watchin' ;-)
Cheers for sharing! ❤
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Just what i needed🙌🏼❤️
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I prefer to think of ritual rather than routine. Ritual feels small, eg a morning tea; routine feels a bit overwhelming. 😅
Thanks for another cinematic and engaging upload❤
Yes, and ritual feels more self care related than choreish! I wonder why we assign exasperation to the word routine? Food for my thoughts
@ I read somewhere that, though routine and ritual are often used interchangeably, ritual is something more intentional, while routine is about making something automatic, like a habit. For me, both are important, but personally, ritual helps me ease into the habit/routine-- I could test things out to see if it feels nice, and build on it...
I LOVE your Girl Scouts jacket! 💛
Thanks! It's actually Rocket's 🤣👏🏼
@@furrylittlepeach I love that for Rocket! 🤣
Love ur videos. Thanks for sharing! 😊
hiya 👋new subscriber, here. i struggle SO much with routine. im a biz owner and i work from home in my RV (little tiny baby mini 27 ft of life/work balance lol) and we travel constantly so the forces in my life are always making it tough to stick to routines but LAWD did i need to hear some of those quotes from that book (which will be DEF end up in my kindle later)
thank you for sharing this absolutely LOVELY video 💝
Mhmm!!! Not everyone has the opportunity to naturally have what we typically think of as routine - but in the chaos where can we anchor ourselves each day or week. I think it's like - doing with what works for us so we can reap the psychological rewards outlined in the essay that come from routine!
And thank you! 💕
Rachael Stephen has a couple of videos talking about routine which completely changed my perspective when I watched them - she introduced me to this book called daily rituals by Mason Currey. It recounts the working routines of a ton of creatives and thinkers from Warhol to Freud. I feel like the "everything else" of a creative life is so often overlooked in the romantised idea of making - as audiences and as the creators.
She has another video where she talks about the idea of the pessimistic "pot of gold" narrative of creation - our idolisation of the end result at any cost. I think so often we get lost in the idea of what we might want as audiences and creative people that we forget the creative part, the doing, and the things that enable it. It's very capitalist in a way - the focus on the end product rather than the individual's enrichment. Probably also just a by-product of the nature of art and culture and consumption - we inevitably consume more than we create. It's important to be grounded, though 😂
Great video :)
Informative and interesting video 🌟
Hehe! Why thank u! 💗
How do you manage to keep your picture from moving on your iPad? When I try to trace lines from my iPad, the background always moves.🙈
Another amazing video 😊😊😊
What colors do you use? :)
I hide a spare key in a fake rock in the garden - saved us countless times! 😉 oh Rocket may like a song called Steady Rollin’ by the two gallants - his guitar playing reminded me of that song 🤓
I'll pass along ur song recco :-)
@ thanks and do tell him he’s a very good driving instructor…if it was me I’d be screaming haha but I am terrified of driving in Sydney. The third work space could be the car 😊 I always feel like I need to get things done but I find that having a task on a post it note and rearranging them in priority order works for me, definitely stepping away and enjoying nature gets the imagination going ✌️
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Omg! Glad you're taking note - I wouldn't have seen that! ✨️ Now my day feels more destined to be good hahah
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I relate A LOT to what you said and it's made me reconsider my daily routine, too! I have a question: how do you take notes while reading? I'd love to read more non-fiction, but it feels a bit intimidating. I'm worried I won't absorb all the information and forget everything the next day. That's why I'd like to take notes, but I'm afraid it might break my reading flow. Does that make sense? Any tips? Thank you 💕
I highlight phrases and then write in the margins or on post it notes and stick them in. I think it would be hard to write in a seperate note book! This book is an easy read becsuse they're simple essays - i really recommend it :-)
@furrylittlepeach that makes sense, thank you Sha’an! 🙏🏻💕
Love this video! What procreate brush were you using for your sketches in this video? :)
Is the light yellow/beige blazer you're wearing at the ceramic market (and later in some of the video) of a specific brand? I love it! :)
It's rocket's! It's a jacket from a cowboy themed vintage store in sydney that they covered with girl scout patches haha
So i suppose you could make one!
@@furrylittlepeach THANK YOU!! :) It's so cool! Yeah Im just gonna add some patches to a jeans jacket I have. Thanks for the tip :)
LOVEEE. What is your set up for filming? What camera/editing platform? xxxxxx
@@sufiannashazuddin7077 i just got a new camera! The Lumix S9! And I edit on FCPX. most of my reels/shorts were filmed on my phone but I will be transitioning to my camera too eventually!
I worked with Lumix this month for some sponsored content on ig - so the camera was a gift (just disclosing so you're aware).
What book are you reading from??
Check the description :-)
which software do you use to make the sketch/lineart?
In this video i'm using procreate!
Thank you for your thoughts on this!
I struggle a lot with chores and housekeeping on top of day job work and creative work. 100% agreed on using timers to make it easier. My brain struggles estimating how long things take and then, just like you said, I don’t want to do the dishes because it cuts into my fun time; when honestly 20 minutes for dishes is a blip during a whole day.
One way I’ve tried to frame it in my mind is, “What’s a little favour I can do future me right now?” Something that I try to do in my writing is never leave myself on a blank page. If I wrap up a chapter and I’m ready to stop for the day, I at least plug one or two sentences into the next chapter so I don’t come back to an empty page; it’s like reaching out a hand through time and space.
Same goes for household stuff: if I get started on sorting the laundry now, tomorrow I just have to take the hamper to the washing machine. It can be something as small as putting my shoes away into the cabinet. Most of the time, thanks to squirrelbrain, it snowballs into picking up one or two other things to tidy away.
Tl;dr - Task initiation is hard for me, so framing it as a favour to future me and putting timers on things to show myself it’s not actually that huge of a time sink really helps.
Omg this is so so interesting!!! I love the idea of being a timetraveller and being friends with my "future self". Helping my future self out as I would help a friend! In the same way that we should talk to ourselves in the way we treat our friends!
I love the reading technique too! So interesting!
@@furrylittlepeach Yeah!! What you highlighted about how frequent thoughts influence mood also reminded me of how it’s easier to be kind to yourself when you practise with small, every day things. I can’t be so harsh on myself for not managing all my chores after telling myself good job for what I did do, now can I 😄
Hi you are so cute, i love the video only i need to put you on slower speed because i can
't follow hahaha you talk really fast in your voice overs. But love ! really
i love 21. greenhouse ; its very reminiscent for me of a dear friend sweet soul who went too sonn
Im just here to apologize, I disliked the video by accident trying to hit the thumbs up button 🤍 now mi mistake is mended
Omg dont even worry about it - pay it no mind 💕
the quotes you read are so hard to understand without subtitles tbh not accent wise, speed wise
Sorry 🤭
This is my natural speed - what about in 0.75x