I absolutely love how real you are. You are totally appropriate and professional but it's good to be real too and it's def not TMI, in my opinion. Hang in there--you are doing great!
I love your work week vlogs and i'm glad that you were completely honest about your struggles adjusting to adulting. Hoping everything settles down and gets better for you soon brooke!
The transition from college to relocating to starting a new job in a new town...then adjusting to the new job, etc...Time management is key. You’re young but just know that NOT everyone is YOUR friend and don’t trust everyone you encounter. It’s okay to have coworkers that you hang out with but use discernment! Working a 9-5, M-F really doesn’t allow for socializing during the week along with trying to manage your personal life, home life. Continue to chat with your mom, get her guidance and advice if needed. You will overcome this, one day at a time. It gets better. Priorities are key. You will figure it out for sure 😊😊
It must be hard to keep sharing your life when the company you work at can watch the videos as well. It adds a lot of pressure to your TH-cam... Keeping in mind that starting work after school is already pressure enough, hat off to you girl ! I know I’m appreciating the vlogs 10 times more when I think about what it means for you to put your life out there!
“what else was i sad about today” ME every night as soon as i get in bed lol ur doing amazing girl!!! you don’t have to have everything figured out right now, be nice to yourself ur great ♥️
Thank you for showing the rough parts along with the good parts! It's so easy to only show the fun stuff, but being real and honest really makes me feel like we're friends and I'm not just watching a highlight reel of someone's life! Just remember that you're killing it and doing amazing things even when you don't feel like you are :) I always look forward to your week in the life vlogs!!
As much as we love a happy Brooke, I do appreciate you being vulnerable with us in this vlog!! Life gets overwhelming especially during post-grad which I don't think enough people understand until it actually happens, and I think that it's comforting to know that we all have our moments. Hope this year you can make time management one of your goals, you got it!
You don't ever need be sorry for sharing your struggles sometimes life is just hard and thats okay ! your realness is what makes you the best! don't worry girls things will get better they just have a way of working themselves out ! love you sm
Brooke, never apologize for "complaining" on camera! You're allowed to feel sad, overwhelmed, tired, whatever! It's life and we all have days like that. It's great to see youtubers being real on camera. You're doing great, even if you have bad days!
As someone who has done the post-grad thing, I was wondering when all of this was going to hit, because the whole first few weeks of "omg this is so amazing I love it" was cool to see, but don't feel like what you're going through isn't normal, because everyone goes through this!
Just a ~tip~ from a fellow post grad gal. Be careful with drinking stuff with alot of sugar. I was having HORRIBLE panic attacks after drinking the night before (even just like a few drinks) and it was linked to the sugar in alcohol!
Please give yourself grace. Learning a new job takes a lot out of you. Plus moving to a new city and living alone for the first time. Your feelings are NORMAL and valid. Sending love because you're killing it!
Brooke, don’t beat yourself up. You are one of the most strongest, classy, hard-working women I know. You’re new to the “adult” life. Every day won’t be rainbows & smiles, but hey, you take the good with the bad & keep it moving. Just make sure you’re grounded & in a good mind space (if that makes sense).. I’m proud of you girly!!! btw: loved the outfit with the brown/tan pants:: simple & chic
how friendships develop after college is one of the hardest transitions of life, in my opinion. it's okay to be overwhelmed! you're going through SO much change. keep going, you're doing great! :)
Brooke - stop justifying everything you do (ex. Buying lunch on Friday) and just live your life! If people have something to say, they need to evaluate their own issues before judging others.
I’m 31 and I’ve been at my job for 7 years now and when I first started I wanted to quit because there was SO much to know and it was a huge adjustment since I worked at a daycare right out of college. I do physician credentialing and let me tell you the 2 weeks of training never fully prepared me for anything that I do in my actual position but here I am still there all these years later and I’m still learning something new daily! It honestly took me about 4 months after I started to feel comfortable with my work! Don’t be so hard on yourself, you moved to a whole new city and started a brand new job at once. Eventually you’ll adjust and find a routine that works for you! Just be patient because it takes time :) Also kudos to you for having your side hustles on top of a 9-5! 🙌🏻
i love seeing the real you and the other side of having an adult job, it's really refreshing since a lot of youtubers try to hide that aprt of your life. love you so much brooke!!
I just got done an intensive training program and have been in my role now for like 1-2 months and it is a ROLLER COASTER let me tell you.. people don't talk about how hard and stressful it is to have a grownup job and the fact that it takes over your life in not always a good way. Anyways, hang in there. It will get better! Nothing is permanent!
Its always hard to start somewhere new. Let me tell you I'm 27 and I see you as an inspiration . Just stay the course it will get better. I felt the same way after college graduation and starting a new job.
I was feeling for you when you said that you feel overwhelmed. I started a new position in my job a few months ago and I felt the same for the first month or two. I think it's completely normal if you have a new set of responsibilities and tasks to feel overwhelmed. It will get better once you are in a routine with your work and know it better, then everything will happen naturally and you don't have to think so much about it anymore. I think it's amazing that you still find the time to vlog and share your life with us and that you keep things so real. I wish you all the best, keep your head up, you're doing amazing! 💕
adjusting is hard, I am almost a year into my full time job and its still been hard to adjust! It is a huge change from being in school your whole life to a job! Stay strong and you are not alone girl (:
I love how you open up about your transition from college to work and the feelings you are having because I will be graduating this year and I’ve thought about everything you’re feeling and it’s nice to know the transition isn’t all sunshine a roses like some people may make it seem. & with the friends just think of it like when you started college it took a while to find the right group you click with so just give it time. I love your videos and I wish you the best at work and figuring out this season of your life!
hey brooke i'm really proud of you for sharing so much online and for being so honest. take a breath!! sometimes that helps when i feel anxious/overwhelmed. its so hard to slow down sometimes, but please remember to try and take time for yourself!! people will comment on literally anything and it's so frustrating too. love u girl
I love how real you are. This is EXACTLY what it’s like to be an adult and if you’re not very strict about your time, you’ll never get anything done and won’t have a social life or time to relax.
one of the reasons i love your videos so much is because it feels like i am catching up with a friend because of how real and vulnerable and open you are in your vlogs (i am always looking forward to them). you seem so genuine and authentic and relatable. also, it's soooo okay to have rough days, especially during periods of change and adjusting, but things do settle eventually. thank you for being so open about the bad days, even though it can be so hard to be vulnerable to an online audience. hope you are feeling better!!! :)
THANK YOU for being so real and admitting you’re in a funk. I’ve been in a funk and it’s so relieving knowing that someone who’s life seems so perfect also goes through things, as much as I hate to see you go through this!! You strong girl
Re: the friendship thing It sounds to me like that might be a defense mechanism you use not to get hurt. If you can't understand somebody you decide you don't like them because it's an easier safeguard than letting them in and opening yourself up to getting hurt.
I am also struggling with the transition to 9-5 life! it's so hard to go from the freedom of a college schedule to this. and it totally is weird how you're thankful to be employed but it also sucks sometimes lol. ILY! It's all v universal feelings promise.
I love your channel because of how authentic you are. You share the good, the bad, and the ugly. You’re unapologetically you! Thanks for sharing your life with us. I am sure it’s difficult filming and uploading while working 8-5.
Something that might help with you feeling overwhelmed is making a checklist of everything you have to do and checking off everything once it’s done, it helps me when I have anxiety about having a lot to do and makes me feel so much better after!
It makes me so so sad that you feel so alone. And so so sad that you feel you have to suffice for your “treat day” once a week, and why you have a pillow at your desk at work. although I understand you’re overwhelmed/stressed, know you’re kicking ass Brooke. This is a HUGE change for you. Not just moving away, but it’s also not college. You’re on your own, and it’s okay to have meltdowns and be stressed. Relax and know it won’t be like this for long. I LOVE how open you’re being with us, and I wish people could be more supportive instead of jumping in your shit constantly. Keep doing you ❤️
it’s hard to adjust to a new phase of your life, brooke, don’t be too hard on yourself. i’m sending you good vibes and i hope things look up for you soon ❤️
There will be better weeks. Transitioning post-college is so hard but seriously love how open you are. People are going to talk poorly about you no matter what sadly... loved this vlog though and work life will get sooooo much easier and better.
I think a big thing is you are always in a rush. make little moments where you have extra time and take your time doing things as opposed to constantly being in a rush :)
I was having a bad day and was crying when I was watching this vlog and you made me feel not alone for being human and having emotions and being sad/ lonely/ stressed sometimes! I live in an apartment in the Cambridge area alone too and I HIGHKEY related to this! Thanks for making me feel better and I hope this comment makes you feel better that you’re ALSO not alone!
I love your vlogs, and feel like you have become my favorite person on TH-cam to watch because of how honest and relatable you are! Please don't ever worry about complaining or coming across as ungrateful about your life/job, because we know you aren't! But it is honestly really nice to see someone else going through the similar stresses of balancing personal life / work / other projects, and getting overwhelmed at times. Honestly really prefer this content to just seeing people go on cool trips or go to influencer events! Keep it up Brooke, you got this! Sorry you've been feeling stressed, but know you are going to get through it! Sending love!
OMG also these feelings in transitional stages of life are SO NORMAL AND OKAY! Also, screw ppl on Insta.. your desk is adorable and I know that you would never do that if it wasn’t the norm for your office anyway!!!
Hi Brooke 💕 part of why I love watching your videos is because it helps me escape my bad days! And when you are real and honest I dont feel as alone. Just remember if one or two people at work judge you for your videos it doesn’t compare to the THOUSANDS of people they positively impact. love u
Seriously appreciate your honesty about the post grad transition so much! Feel like so many people don't talk about this kind of stuff but its so nice to know you're not alone!
I look up to you in so many ways and can’t thank you enough for being real. I am moving at the end of August and I will be across the country (2 plane rides away) from home and im scared but so excited. Seeing you go through ups and downs makes me realize that its also okay for me to feel upset. So thank u for helping me without even realizing 💕💕
brooke,I am so proud of you.It's ok to fee vulnerable.I can relate so much with you esp when things don't go well and stuff.been there done that.You are not alone.Thanks for sharing.I hope you feel better.
okay now that i've finished the video: i so appreciate how transparent you are with your transition at work. it makes me feel better knowing that everyone goes through being overwhelmed with change!!! you will be okay!!!
life gets hard especially as you go through transitional periods but you talking about it and expressing your feelings helps you and a ton of other people!! hope you start to find peace soon 💛
I am so proud of you for showing how you truly feel about what’s currently going on it your life. That takes a lot of balls to do, especially displaying it on media where co workers can see. Also proud of you for showing everyone that your life isn’t always smiles and perfect and not stressful like every other TH-camr does! Everything will becomes better though, and things will slowly slip into place. Just try and take it a day at a time and only thing about what’s happening now and what you have going on and not the future! You can do this !
Ugh I felt this ENTIRE video! Just graduated college, so lived in Austin for 3 years, and now I'm moved back home, working a 9-5 job M-F. I'm grateful for it and love the people I work with, but I miss my college friends and my college routine. I kept looking forward to this moment, but like I'm so overwhelmed and unprepared, now that I'm here. Anyways, I know things will work out and get better, putting that into existence for all of us!!! Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone in this transition from college --> adulting.
your channel & you as a person are so real and it is so refreshing to see that even people who seem to have it all together have bad days!! please keep doing weekly vlogs your videos are everything
Brooke! I related to this video so much. I moved from Maine to Colorado in 2017 for grad school and knew no one. In the beginning I was so excited for this new season in my life and then quickly became very sad and lonely and started to almost regret moving. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone and the feelings you are having are completely normal! It’s okay to not be okay. Thank you for sharing your week with us ❤️
The transition to post-grad life is so hard! I graduated right around the same time and truly it's just very much a struggle to think that this is my life now! But talking to older people always reminds me that this will be the hardest part of this transition and things will get easier from here :) You're doing awesome though! Moving to a new city by yourself is so brave and amazing!
the vulnerability in this video is incredible, you are SO so strong and i am sure you will grow and the things you’re struggling with will decrease, but i was able to relate so much, much love ❤️
I’m officially done binging all your videos, thus far, from the summer!! I hope you feel better soon, being in funks are never fun... but you’re doing great things with starting a new job and all!! I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to be real with us ❤️ now off to binge videos on Danielle’s channel 🤪
you always make struggle and tough times so real and make them okay and I truly appreciate that! it always makes me feel better and validated when I have bad days. love seeing you have both highs and lows and watch you grow from them - keep going, girl! ❤️
please please continue to keep being real!!! I also just graduated and have many of the same feelings. It makes me feel better to know someone else feels the same
I felt very overwhelmed a month ago because I’m applying to grad school and whatnot so I feel you! You should read daring greatly it’s a good reminder to not be so hard on yourself!! You’re doing it all and I know that’s stressful but give yourself some credit for how much you’re doing!
Hey Brooke, I’m 23 and just started my post grad career last year and had a rough transition myself. Not only did I move an hour away from all my friends and family but I also didn’t have friends at my job for months after. Then in March my brother got diagnosed with cancer and died in April. It’s been ROUGH but all of it has taught me so much about living on my own, being independent, and what’s important in life. When life knocks you down get back up but don’t lose sight of what you’re working for. Just wanted to say that through all that my life is getting better, getting a promotion, moving back home, spending more time with friends, etc. things WILL get better! Good luck
i love these vlogs!! i’ve always loved college week in my life’s but i love how authentic and real you are with how hard work like can be!! i can’t wait to start rolling out my college content in the next few weeks
I love these vlogs and I’m glad you’re honest on your channel ❤️ I have also struggled with time management AND caring about what other people think/general feelings of guilt, and my time management got so much better after I stopped striving for perfection/stopped feeling guilty about not being perfect. Remember that this is still a new period for you, and your time manage management will improve as you continue to find your routine. Just try to remember that you don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to feel guilty about not being perfect ❤️
Amazing how you feel you can be so real! It makes me really feel like we’re best friends. You talk about things everyone goes through and thank you for making me feel like I’m not alone
I understand if you don’t want to keep the meltdowns in because it’s v vulnerable, but I really enjoy those raw clips because we ALL feel that way, and no one else opens up like that. You don’t have to fast forward through them if you think that it sounds like whining and annoying because it’s not. It’s normal. It’s life and we all feel that way
Girlfriend I know exactly how you must have been feeling in this vlog. I had a meltdown about a week ago; stress from work, personal life, not having a second to even think and other things really was weighing on me and I couldn't handle it. I had to take a step back and reevaluate things; your mental and physical wellbeing are more important than anything. Focus on you: take things one day at a time, one task at a time, don't overwork yourself and do things that make you happy in your off time. It will get better ❤
gurl you are so allowed to have a bad day/week/ however long you need! living 12 hours away from my family has grown to be really difficult for me and i totally feel your pain living so far away from loved ones. (facetime has really helped me)
I am loving these types of videos! Length and content wise! They are so great to watch while I am getting stuff done around my house! Trust the process and keep up the good work Brooke!
I think everyone post-college can relate to the realization/overwhelming-ness of real adult life. It’s hard and it’s a huge adjustment! Keep grinding gal, you’re doing a great job! Remember to be kind to yourself too 💕 we’re all here with ya!
We all have those weeks girl! Ik now exactly how you felt when you sat in your car after work and we’re just so overwhelmed. Take it day by day and just focus on what is going on now rather than the future! Wishing you luck and good next few weeks :)
I am also going through the post-grad life and it is WEIRD. It's hard to adjust to a completely new schedule and routine. Just have to stay positive and see the best in every situation!
Brooke -- remember that huge life changes typically induce discomfort and nostalgia in the first few months (or even up to a year). You come across as having a good head on your shoulders so I have no doubt that, after a handful of months and some routine, you will feel much more comfortable in Boston at your new role. Think of yourself as a caterpillar making its cocoon right now -- give it time and you will soon be a butterfly. You've got this girl. Breathe. You're doing great.
I love how honest you are in this video. Everyone goes through these sort of “funks”. I’m sure it’ll pass & everything will be back to normal. Love watching your videos !
I love how real you're keeping it Brooke. Transitioning from college to a full time job is hard and you're not alone in that! You should know that you are doing an amazing job trying to balance it all and I admire you for being so real about how you are adapting to the changes in your life! 💗
I love your realness. I relate to you so much. In January I moved from Indiana to Japan. I had to find new friends and a new job all while exploring a new country. I feel like the second month of me being here was the hardest. The newness started to wear off and I had to learn how to get truly acclimated. So in short, it does get easier! You’re doing great! Just remember to breathe. 💖
I literally just found you and I’ve binged so many of your videos!! I work an “8-5” too so I appreciate seeing your true and honest content! So relatable.
i started work on the same day you did and also have a 45+ min drive and I feel you with how much time it takes away.. your 8-5 becomes 7-6 and it’s hard to lose those hours where you could be doing other things. powering through the commute life
Brooke, money doesn't buy happiness! Just because you are well off doesn't mean you're not allowed to have days that are just hard to deal with. Remember that because it really helps balance out the guilt from feeling like you can never have a bad day..love your vlogs!
I love you Brooke! I promise things will get better. I remember when I first graduated and was so happy and felt like nothing could knock me down, but then after a while it really set in that I was an adult and had so many responsibilities and life would never be the same again. I missed college and friends and wanted to go back. I promise though it will pass and soon you accept the changes that are happening!! It's okay to have those tough days, they will pass. :)
Girl, growing pains are hard and that's exactly what you're going through. I remember when I started my job after college and I cried A LOT! I read somewhere that graduating from college is a traumatic experience, and I believe it. So, be patient with yourself! You'll figure out your work relationships/friendships. Just take your time...work friendships can be very rewarding but they can also mess up your life. You'll spend a lot of time with these people so just enjoy yourself! I love your work vlogs. Hang in there!
I love your work week vlogs Brooke! It’s really a few youtubers I watch who show the true daily life of after college life so thank you my beautiful boss sister for keeping it real✨🌻peace and blessings
I absolutely love how real you are. You are totally appropriate and professional but it's good to be real too and it's def not TMI, in my opinion. Hang in there--you are doing great!
I love your work week vlogs and i'm glad that you were completely honest about your struggles adjusting to adulting. Hoping everything settles down and gets better for you soon brooke!
The transition from college to relocating to starting a new job in a new town...then adjusting to the new job, etc...Time management is key. You’re young but just know that NOT everyone is YOUR friend and don’t trust everyone you encounter. It’s okay to have coworkers that you hang out with but use discernment! Working a 9-5, M-F really doesn’t allow for socializing during the week along with trying to manage your personal life, home life. Continue to chat with your mom, get her guidance and advice if needed. You will overcome this, one day at a time. It gets better. Priorities are key. You will figure it out for sure 😊😊
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It must be hard to keep sharing your life when the company you work at can watch the videos as well. It adds a lot of pressure to your TH-cam...
Keeping in mind that starting work after school is already pressure enough, hat off to you girl !
I know I’m appreciating the vlogs 10 times more when I think about what it means for you to put your life out there!
“what else was i sad about today” ME every night as soon as i get in bed lol ur doing amazing girl!!! you don’t have to have everything figured out right now, be nice to yourself ur great ♥️
Thank you for showing the rough parts along with the good parts! It's so easy to only show the fun stuff, but being real and honest really makes me feel like we're friends and I'm not just watching a highlight reel of someone's life! Just remember that you're killing it and doing amazing things even when you don't feel like you are :) I always look forward to your week in the life vlogs!!
As much as we love a happy Brooke, I do appreciate you being vulnerable with us in this vlog!! Life gets overwhelming especially during post-grad which I don't think enough people understand until it actually happens, and I think that it's comforting to know that we all have our moments. Hope this year you can make time management one of your goals, you got it!
You don't ever need be sorry for sharing your struggles sometimes life is just hard and thats okay ! your realness is what makes you the best! don't worry girls things will get better they just have a way of working themselves out ! love you sm
Always look forward to your vlogs! Always keeping it real and relatable!
Brooke, never apologize for "complaining" on camera! You're allowed to feel sad, overwhelmed, tired, whatever! It's life and we all have days like that. It's great to see youtubers being real on camera. You're doing great, even if you have bad days!
As someone who has done the post-grad thing, I was wondering when all of this was going to hit, because the whole first few weeks of "omg this is so amazing I love it" was cool to see, but don't feel like what you're going through isn't normal, because everyone goes through this!
Just a ~tip~ from a fellow post grad gal. Be careful with drinking stuff with alot of sugar. I was having HORRIBLE panic attacks after drinking the night before (even just like a few drinks) and it was linked to the sugar in alcohol!
Please give yourself grace. Learning a new job takes a lot out of you. Plus moving to a new city and living alone for the first time. Your feelings are NORMAL and valid. Sending love because you're killing it!
Love your vlogs! Hate you’re getting so stressed but it definitely happens to all of us. You got this girl! You’re amazing!
Brooke, don’t beat yourself up. You are one of the most strongest, classy, hard-working women I know. You’re new to the “adult” life. Every day won’t be rainbows & smiles, but hey, you take the good with the bad & keep it moving. Just make sure you’re grounded & in a good mind space (if that makes sense).. I’m proud of you girly!!!
btw: loved the outfit with the brown/tan pants:: simple & chic
how friendships develop after college is one of the hardest transitions of life, in my opinion. it's okay to be overwhelmed! you're going through SO much change. keep going, you're doing great! :)
Brooke - stop justifying everything you do (ex. Buying lunch on Friday) and just live your life! If people have something to say, they need to evaluate their own issues before judging others.
I’m 31 and I’ve been at my job for 7 years now and when I first started I wanted to quit because there was SO much to know and it was a huge adjustment since I worked at a daycare right out of college. I do physician credentialing and let me tell you the 2 weeks of training never fully prepared me for anything that I do in my actual position but here I am still there all these years later and I’m still learning something new daily! It honestly took me about 4 months after I started to feel comfortable with my work! Don’t be so hard on yourself, you moved to a whole new city and started a brand new job at once. Eventually you’ll adjust and find a routine that works for you! Just be patient because it takes time :) Also kudos to you for having your side hustles on top of a 9-5! 🙌🏻
i love seeing the real you and the other side of having an adult job, it's really refreshing since a lot of youtubers try to hide that aprt of your life. love you so much brooke!!
I just got done an intensive training program and have been in my role now for like 1-2 months and it is a ROLLER COASTER let me tell you.. people don't talk about how hard and stressful it is to have a grownup job and the fact that it takes over your life in not always a good way. Anyways, hang in there. It will get better! Nothing is permanent!
It's automatically a good day whenever Brooke posts a video
Its always hard to start somewhere new. Let me tell you I'm 27 and I see you as an inspiration . Just stay the course it will get better. I felt the same way after college graduation and starting a new job.
wow you have changed so much since this video !! You’re really thriving in NYC
yayaya a whole 30 minute of brooke time!!!!!! also the foundation looks so good on you
when i saw your desk i was so happy for you because it looked like you enjoyed it and could be cozy
I was feeling for you when you said that you feel overwhelmed. I started a new position in my job a few months ago and I felt the same for the first month or two. I think it's completely normal if you have a new set of responsibilities and tasks to feel overwhelmed. It will get better once you are in a routine with your work and know it better, then everything will happen naturally and you don't have to think so much about it anymore. I think it's amazing that you still find the time to vlog and share your life with us and that you keep things so real. I wish you all the best, keep your head up, you're doing amazing! 💕
adjusting is hard, I am almost a year into my full time job and its still been hard to adjust! It is a huge change from being in school your whole life to a job! Stay strong and you are not alone girl (:
I love how you open up about your transition from college to work and the feelings you are having because I will be graduating this year and I’ve thought about everything you’re feeling and it’s nice to know the transition isn’t all sunshine a roses like some people may make it seem. & with the friends just think of it like when you started college it took a while to find the right group you click with so just give it time. I love your videos and I wish you the best at work and figuring out this season of your life!
the merge onto 95 is ALWAYS bad. Literally at all times of the day. It's the most frustrating thing about going to the Burlington Mall
hey brooke i'm really proud of you for sharing so much online and for being so honest. take a breath!! sometimes that helps when i feel anxious/overwhelmed. its so hard to slow down sometimes, but please remember to try and take time for yourself!! people will comment on literally anything and it's so frustrating too. love u girl
I love how real you are. This is EXACTLY what it’s like to be an adult and if you’re not very strict about your time, you’ll never get anything done and won’t have a social life or time to relax.
one of the reasons i love your videos so much is because it feels like i am catching up with a friend because of how real and vulnerable and open you are in your vlogs (i am always looking forward to them). you seem so genuine and authentic and relatable. also, it's soooo okay to have rough days, especially during periods of change and adjusting, but things do settle eventually. thank you for being so open about the bad days, even though it can be so hard to be vulnerable to an online audience. hope you are feeling better!!! :)
THANK YOU for being so real and admitting you’re in a funk. I’ve been in a funk and it’s so relieving knowing that someone who’s life seems so perfect also goes through things, as much as I hate to see you go through this!! You strong girl
Re: the friendship thing
It sounds to me like that might be a defense mechanism you use not to get hurt. If you can't understand somebody you decide you don't like them because it's an easier safeguard than letting them in and opening yourself up to getting hurt.
I am also struggling with the transition to 9-5 life! it's so hard to go from the freedom of a college schedule to this. and it totally is weird how you're thankful to be employed but it also sucks sometimes lol. ILY! It's all v universal feelings promise.
Thanks for being so open! Life isn't perfect but you have 184,000(omg) people that love you and support you and think you are a badass woman!
I love your channel because of how authentic you are. You share the good, the bad, and the ugly. You’re unapologetically you! Thanks for sharing your life with us. I am sure it’s difficult filming and uploading while working 8-5.
I look forward to these vids all week!!
I watch these videos too often for someone who is in college and doesn’t have a professional job yet
But love your videos!!
This video just started playing from auto play and omg Brooke I can tell you’re so much happier now! So glad you made those changes for you!!
Something that might help with you feeling overwhelmed is making a checklist of everything you have to do and checking off everything once it’s done, it helps me when I have anxiety about having a lot to do and makes me feel so much better after!
It makes me so so sad that you feel so alone. And so so sad that you feel you have to suffice for your “treat day” once a week, and why you have a pillow at your desk at work. although I understand you’re overwhelmed/stressed, know you’re kicking ass Brooke. This is a HUGE change for you. Not just moving away, but it’s also not college. You’re on your own, and it’s okay to have meltdowns and be stressed. Relax and know it won’t be like this for long. I LOVE how open you’re being with us, and I wish people could be more supportive instead of jumping in your shit constantly. Keep doing you ❤️
it’s hard to adjust to a new phase of your life, brooke, don’t be too hard on yourself. i’m sending you good vibes and i hope things look up for you soon ❤️
There will be better weeks. Transitioning post-college is so hard but seriously love how open you are. People are going to talk poorly about you no matter what sadly... loved this vlog though and work life will get sooooo much easier and better.
I think a big thing is you are always in a rush. make little moments where you have extra time and take your time doing things as opposed to constantly being in a rush :)
Rewatching old content gives me a certain type of happy
I was having a bad day and was crying when I was watching this vlog and you made me feel not alone for being human and having emotions and being sad/ lonely/ stressed sometimes! I live in an apartment in the Cambridge area alone too and I HIGHKEY related to this! Thanks for making me feel better and I hope this comment makes you feel better that you’re ALSO not alone!
I love your vlogs, and feel like you have become my favorite person on TH-cam to watch because of how honest and relatable you are! Please don't ever worry about complaining or coming across as ungrateful about your life/job, because we know you aren't! But it is honestly really nice to see someone else going through the similar stresses of balancing personal life / work / other projects, and getting overwhelmed at times. Honestly really prefer this content to just seeing people go on cool trips or go to influencer events! Keep it up Brooke, you got this! Sorry you've been feeling stressed, but know you are going to get through it! Sending love!
GO OFFF BROOKE YOU KILLED IT WITH THE FRIDAY NIGHT FIT/SHOES AND BOD LOOKS AMAZING YES QUEEN
OMG also these feelings in transitional stages of life are SO NORMAL AND OKAY! Also, screw ppl on Insta.. your desk is adorable and I know that you would never do that if it wasn’t the norm for your office anyway!!!
I love how REAL you are in your vlogs, like no bs one of the realest youtubers! Be positive! Everything will fall into place!
Hi Brooke 💕 part of why I love watching your videos is because it helps me escape my bad days! And when you are real and honest I dont feel as alone. Just remember if one or two people at work judge you for your videos it doesn’t compare to the THOUSANDS of people they positively impact. love u
change makes us really vulnerable. but being vulnerable is really courageous! don’t get too down on yourself :)
Thank you for sharing that not all is perfect and that not all days are good. So much more relatable.
Seriously appreciate your honesty about the post grad transition so much! Feel like so many people don't talk about this kind of stuff but its so nice to know you're not alone!
I look up to you in so many ways and can’t thank you enough for being real. I am moving at the end of August and I will be across the country (2 plane rides away) from home and im scared but so excited. Seeing you go through ups and downs makes me realize that its also okay for me to feel upset. So thank u for helping me without even realizing 💕💕
brooke,I am so proud of you.It's ok to fee vulnerable.I can relate so much with you esp when things don't go well and stuff.been there done that.You are not alone.Thanks for sharing.I hope you feel better.
okay now that i've finished the video: i so appreciate how transparent you are with your transition at work. it makes me feel better knowing that everyone goes through being overwhelmed with change!!! you will be okay!!!
life gets hard especially as you go through transitional periods but you talking about it and expressing your feelings helps you and a ton of other people!! hope you start to find peace soon 💛
I am so proud of you for showing how you truly feel about what’s currently going on it your life. That takes a lot of balls to do, especially displaying it on media where co workers can see. Also proud of you for showing everyone that your life isn’t always smiles and perfect and not stressful like every other TH-camr does! Everything will becomes better though, and things will slowly slip into place. Just try and take it a day at a time and only thing about what’s happening now and what you have going on and not the future! You can do this !
Ugh I felt this ENTIRE video! Just graduated college, so lived in Austin for 3 years, and now I'm moved back home, working a 9-5 job M-F. I'm grateful for it and love the people I work with, but I miss my college friends and my college routine. I kept looking forward to this moment, but like I'm so overwhelmed and unprepared, now that I'm here. Anyways, I know things will work out and get better, putting that into existence for all of us!!! Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone in this transition from college --> adulting.
your channel & you as a person are so real and it is so refreshing to see that even people who seem to have it all together have bad days!! please keep doing weekly vlogs your videos are everything
give yourself time! stop drinking so much/going out because its definitely affecting your time AND your mood. Just readjust for a bit
Everyone has those moments and those days. It's apart of life. Don't feel like you're the only one. Hope everything gets better.
Brooke! I related to this video so much. I moved from Maine to Colorado in 2017 for grad school and knew no one. In the beginning I was so excited for this new season in my life and then quickly became very sad and lonely and started to almost regret moving. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone and the feelings you are having are completely normal! It’s okay to not be okay. Thank you for sharing your week with us ❤️
The transition to post-grad life is so hard! I graduated right around the same time and truly it's just very much a struggle to think that this is my life now! But talking to older people always reminds me that this will be the hardest part of this transition and things will get easier from here :) You're doing awesome though! Moving to a new city by yourself is so brave and amazing!
the vulnerability in this video is incredible, you are SO so strong and i am sure you will grow and the things you’re struggling with will decrease, but i was able to relate so much, much love ❤️
Once you settle into your job, things will get better. :) Just keep moving forward, one day at a time, or even one minute at a time. You've got this!
"I feel like I can do better" hahah my exact same thinking with my outfits half the time! & love how real you are!
I’m officially done binging all your videos, thus far, from the summer!! I hope you feel better soon, being in funks are never fun... but you’re doing great things with starting a new job and all!! I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to be real with us ❤️ now off to binge videos on Danielle’s channel 🤪
you always make struggle and tough times so real and make them okay and I truly appreciate that! it always makes me feel better and validated when I have bad days. love seeing you have both highs and lows and watch you grow from them - keep going, girl! ❤️
please please continue to keep being real!!! I also just graduated and have many of the same feelings. It makes me feel better to know someone else feels the same
Your week in my life vids are my favorite! I’m sorry you had a couple of rough days, but just remember you have survived 100% of your bad days!!
I felt very overwhelmed a month ago because I’m applying to grad school and whatnot so I feel you! You should read daring greatly it’s a good reminder to not be so hard on yourself!! You’re doing it all and I know that’s stressful but give yourself some credit for how much you’re doing!
Hey Brooke, I’m 23 and just started my post grad career last year and had a rough transition myself. Not only did I move an hour away from all my friends and family but I also didn’t have friends at my job for months after. Then in March my brother got diagnosed with cancer and died in April. It’s been ROUGH but all of it has taught me so much about living on my own, being independent, and what’s important in life. When life knocks you down get back up but don’t lose sight of what you’re working for. Just wanted to say that through all that my life is getting better, getting a promotion, moving back home, spending more time with friends, etc. things WILL get better! Good luck
i love these vlogs!! i’ve always loved college week in my life’s but i love how authentic and real you are with how hard work like can be!!
i can’t wait to start rolling out my college content in the next few weeks
I love these vlogs and I’m glad you’re honest on your channel ❤️ I have also struggled with time management AND caring about what other people think/general feelings of guilt, and my time management got so much better after I stopped striving for perfection/stopped feeling guilty about not being perfect. Remember that this is still a new period for you, and your time manage management will improve as you continue to find your routine. Just try to remember that you don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to feel guilty about not being perfect ❤️
Amazing how you feel you can be so real! It makes me really feel like we’re best friends. You talk about things everyone goes through and thank you for making me feel like I’m not alone
We all get thought bad days and worst days, thanks for being so real with us Brooke. Sending you good vibes!
I understand if you don’t want to keep the meltdowns in because it’s v vulnerable, but I really enjoy those raw clips because we ALL feel that way, and no one else opens up like that. You don’t have to fast forward through them if you think that it sounds like whining and annoying because it’s not. It’s normal. It’s life and we all feel that way
Girlfriend I know exactly how you must have been feeling in this vlog. I had a meltdown about a week ago; stress from work, personal life, not having a second to even think and other things really was weighing on me and I couldn't handle it. I had to take a step back and reevaluate things; your mental and physical wellbeing are more important than anything. Focus on you: take things one day at a time, one task at a time, don't overwork yourself and do things that make you happy in your off time. It will get better ❤
gurl you are so allowed to have a bad day/week/ however long you need! living 12 hours away from my family has grown to be really difficult for me and i totally feel your pain living so far away from loved ones. (facetime has really helped me)
I am loving these types of videos! Length and content wise! They are so great to watch while I am getting stuff done around my house! Trust the process and keep up the good work Brooke!
I think everyone post-college can relate to the realization/overwhelming-ness of real adult life. It’s hard and it’s a huge adjustment! Keep grinding gal, you’re doing a great job! Remember to be kind to yourself too 💕 we’re all here with ya!
We all have those weeks girl! Ik now exactly how you felt when you sat in your car after work and we’re just so overwhelmed. Take it day by day and just focus on what is going on now rather than the future! Wishing you luck and good next few weeks :)
I am also going through the post-grad life and it is WEIRD. It's hard to adjust to a completely new schedule and routine. Just have to stay positive and see the best in every situation!
Brooke -- remember that huge life changes typically induce discomfort and nostalgia in the first few months (or even up to a year). You come across as having a good head on your shoulders so I have no doubt that, after a handful of months and some routine, you will feel much more comfortable in Boston at your new role. Think of yourself as a caterpillar making its cocoon right now -- give it time and you will soon be a butterfly. You've got this girl. Breathe. You're doing great.
I love how honest you are in this video. Everyone goes through these sort of “funks”. I’m sure it’ll pass & everything will be back to normal. Love watching your videos !
I love how real you're keeping it Brooke. Transitioning from college to a full time job is hard and you're not alone in that! You should know that you are doing an amazing job trying to balance it all and I admire you for being so real about how you are adapting to the changes in your life! 💗
I love your realness. I relate to you so much. In January I moved from Indiana to Japan. I had to find new friends and a new job all while exploring a new country. I feel like the second month of me being here was the hardest. The newness started to wear off and I had to learn how to get truly acclimated. So in short, it does get easier! You’re doing great! Just remember to breathe. 💖
you are being so strong! transitions are hard. just remember how you got through the transition to college! you'll get through it
I love how authentic you are!!! My all time fav. Love your long vlogs. Hope you’re feeling better ❤️❤️
I literally just found you and I’ve binged so many of your videos!! I work an “8-5” too so I appreciate seeing your true and honest content! So relatable.
i started work on the same day you did and also have a 45+ min drive and I feel you with how much time it takes away.. your 8-5 becomes 7-6 and it’s hard to lose those hours where you could be doing other things. powering through the commute life
Brooke, money doesn't buy happiness! Just because you are well off doesn't mean you're not allowed to have days that are just hard to deal with. Remember that because it really helps balance out the guilt from feeling like you can never have a bad day..love your vlogs!
I love you Brooke! I promise things will get better. I remember when I first graduated and was so happy and felt like nothing could knock me down, but then after a while it really set in that I was an adult and had so many responsibilities and life would never be the same again. I missed college and friends and wanted to go back. I promise though it will pass and soon you accept the changes that are happening!! It's okay to have those tough days, they will pass. :)
Girl, growing pains are hard and that's exactly what you're going through. I remember when I started my job after college and I cried A LOT! I read somewhere that graduating from college is a traumatic experience, and I believe it. So, be patient with yourself! You'll figure out your work relationships/friendships. Just take your time...work friendships can be very rewarding but they can also mess up your life. You'll spend a lot of time with these people so just enjoy yourself! I love your work vlogs. Hang in there!
this video gives me so much anxiety,. It just made me feel stressed and in a hurry.
I love your work week vlogs Brooke! It’s really a few youtubers I watch who show the true daily life of after college life so thank you my beautiful boss sister for keeping it real✨🌻peace and blessings
Literally have been having the same struggles lately with being overwhelmed and anxious. I feel you girl, and it gets better! Love you Brooke!