The quote "I don't totally know where I'm going, but that's never stopped me before" is my new life motto. I always feel stuck and stressed when my life isn't broken down into intricate plans and lists. But it's okay to calm down, take care of myself and let life happen! Thanks for the great video, Rowena :)
reading this made me so happy 😌 learning to trust ourselves and life in general is so important and might I say, ~* life changing *~ hehe so excited for what's to come for you Lily, I'm proud of ya!!
Also, could you do a video on how to speak more eloquently and in an articulate manner? I've been noticing my speech pattern lately and I seem to stumble over my words a lot and I tend to mumble. Your speech skills are quite good and speak very clearly with depth to the words you are saying. :)
hi Noel! reading in general and reading out loud when reading helps! I don't think I'm the most eloquent/articulate speaker (I mumble a lot, talk too fast, talk without moving my teeth-what some of you pointed out heh) but I'll definitely give this some thought ☺️💕
pretend the other person is a struggling lip reader. No need to speak more loudly, just move those lips as if speaking is the workout for those lip muscles
Hi Crystal! I saw your comment and wanted to tell you that I just released a video on 3 effective techniques to deal with depression. The video was a reaction to Tom Bilyeu’s Health Theory episode with Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia who is a transformational nutritionist who has struggled with clinical depression for years. I hope the video is able to help!
Can I upvote this like infinity? I would totally watch this. 5 or 10 helpful tips would be great for me. But not actually sure what the plan is. But wanted to add my 2 cents
Actually, you and your video's are a safe space for me, because I always end up feeling loved, supported and understood and that I'm okay as a human being and that I can make something of my life despite my flaws :)
Hi Rowena, I just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me tremendously. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and whenever I feel the urge to drink I pop on one of your videos and they remind me to take a breath and redirect my energy towards something productive. Thank you!💙
ahh! azzy ❤️ so happy for and proud of you for being proactive in taking steps to better yourself 🙏 have you read or heard of The Power of Habit? I think you'd really appreciate the book! either way, sounds like you're already doing great :) stay strong babe! sending you so much love!!
I always love when you talk about “active watching”. What a great way to activate the brain, to get inspired even by something that usually makes feel guilty such as binge-watching!
😚💕 thought *what* we struggle with may differ, we all feel similar emotions at the end of the day. this is just to say: I get inspiration from my struggles so we're all in this together!!
honestly the one thing i never thought i needed to hear was how to turn my stress into gratitude. the other things usually are in the back of my mind but sometimes i follow them but sometimes not. i never figured out what to do about my stress ?? so i'm gonna try that !! thank you so much for making inspirational content
isn't it such a game changer?? when I first did it I was shocked that I haven't been doing it at all 🙈 we're all figuring out this whole life thing together natalie so don't stress about stressing too much :) sending you so much love!!
it's awesome that you are fair and you teach us that nobody is perfect. most people shows themself as perfectly following their plans, healthy diet and being fit and getting up at 5 am. i really appreciate this, you are one of a kind ❤💜💙💚💛
That thing where you take what you're stressed about and point out what you're grateful for is one of the BEST things I've learned to soothe my anxiety. Like, the amount of peace that ends up coming over me when I'm done going through those things I'm grateful for...amazing. Love your channel!!!!
Nothing like waking up to a new Rowena video and watching while eating breakfast. I was really struggling to get out of bed this morning. Too many things, to dos and thoughts in my head. Watching your videos always change the whole course and mindset of my day xx
wahhh thanks for spending your precious morning minutes with me ❤️ hope you had a wonderfully productive day crossing tasks off your to do list and taking good care of yourself 😌 sending you so much love mamas!
Hello, my name is Ada and I'm 17. I found your channel a while ago and I absolutley fell in love with you and your concept of living a better life and being better person everyday. I've been feeling really bad about who i am and how i look and you and your video really helped me. I hope that one day I'll be able to be as positive as you! Thank you so much Rowena, lots of love
recently ive got a couple of roman history based books to immerse myself and get myself to study latin again and i can’t wait to read them and then get back to translating and reading and studying vocab again. latin is a language i love so much and i lost my spark for it but i want it back so dearly. i’m so excited to be invested again 🏛
It’s genuinely amazing realizing how this little TH-cam community is beautifully growing. When I scrolled through the comments, I was inspired by how we all share our stories and moved by such an empowering and creative influencer. This is my safe and happy place on the Internet. This channel has become part of my growth as someone who aspires to do better. I love this community I am in. Thank you so much, Rowena.🍃😭💓☺️
Your videos make me feel so positive and calm, it's like I'm going to a mini therapy session. Also your love of matcha, yes girl yes. Keep it up, Rowena! :)
Lately I've been binge watching your videos so I could get to know and take care of myself better.. I'm really glad I saw your channel here on the recommendations. Thanks so much for the tips and thoughtful words, Rowena! Stay safe! 💕
the energy that surrounds you and your videos are so nice. it even reflects in the comment section... there is so much good in the world we do not see :)
Great video specially for people who live in NYC , sometimes we get so overwhelmed with so much staff to do that at the end we feel stuck in the same place. I tented to feel depress just because I love to be by myself which I know it’s not good.
if you love to be by yourself, be by yourself! as long as time you're spending by yourself makes you feel happy and calm and grounded, there's no need to be out and about :) of course, there's also balance but do whatever makes you the most comfortable while being real with yourself ❤️
I like it how you are in ready 👍 mode to make every video 🎥 and I really enjoyed this one today ☀️. Self care is the best thing that anyone can do for themselves and it can be very inexpensive.
As an architecture student I have to be creative and productive aaaall the time. And even if I am lucky enough to do my hobby as my work, that puts a lot of stress on me. Thank you for your tips 💚 always appreciate your videosss
yeah dude being able to do what you love as a living is such a blessing and so wonderful but can be quite stressful 😅 I've learned the best thing to do is just to push through and keep going cause it's all a cycle 🙏 sending you so much love thanks for being here Beyza!
Omg self care channel?? This is exactly what I need. I’m going into my second year teaching and I have the bad habit of throwing myself into work and focusing so much on my students needs I take less good care of myself. I genuinely love my job so during the school year I barely noticed how far I let myself go. Usually around November I start feeling the exhaustion and fatigue. Last year I had some SERIOUS brain fog in the Winter. My goal this year is to be way more intentional with my self care so that I can fully enjoy the job I’m so passionate about even more! I’ll definitely be keeping up with your videos! Side note: Moon Lovers Scarlett is my jam. I cried like a baby throughout 😂😂
I ,too, needed this. Funny how these things show up in our lives right when we need them. I just found myself in a funk this week, no real rhyme or reason, and it’s frustrating and disheartening to feel so down. I know what I *need* to do but finding the motivation to do just the simplest things is sometimes so overwhelming. Thanks for this video. I really love your channel, Rowena. 💕
ahh sending you so much love babe 💕 change in any form is never easy, but I'm so glad you're focusing your energy on what's most important. thankful we're able to be apart of each other's journey as we continue to rediscover and better ourselves :)
seriously after watching your videos i always feel so happy and inspired to be living my best life. you honestly are filled with such an incredible energy! thank u for being u :)
I so needed this right now! I was doing soo good for the past 2-3 months in my business, and all of a sudden I;m just in this funk :( I had some health issues a couple weeks ago and almost bled to death (so grateful I didn't). I have a newfound respect for life, but just can't get myself to get back into action. Taking baby steps each day though
girl, yess you already know 🙏💕 baby steps really are what's most important. thank you for taking the time to write! I'm so happy to hear you were able to find and see the good in such a taxing situation. stay strong and take it one day at a time :) sending you so much love!
i really love your videos, they make me feel so motivated and i always gain something from them. thank you for always producing such wonderful videos, and for always inspiring me :)
I ripped out the " I don't always know where i'm going but it's never really stopped me before" pages and hung them up in my medicine cabinet so i see them every time i brush my teeth. It's made me a happier person!
My gosh Rowena, you are honestly the most loveliest person!! I have started watching your videos recently but it has definitely helped me change my mindset and become more motivated (from an ex couch potato!) You are so amazing and I am loving your videos. Thank you for the inspirations!
Dear Rowena, thank you so so so much for sharing your voice in such important topics. Every time I watch a video of yours, I fell I’m not alone on feeling and dealing with anxiety and mental health. Thank you for being there. I appreciate you. Lots of love, positive energy and appreciation from Brazil.
All the 'new' things you talk about are certainly my new things I've been trying to go back to 😂❤️ I love your videos they make me feel safe and encouraged to face change, a change that in a big percentage means going back to positive attitudes/ habits I used to have but for some reason dumped THANK YOU ❤️
Yay! I am in a funk, but I'm working on getting out of it. I got to a point where life just felt so... monotone. Like I had no energy to care about much. I am happy to report though, that I found something to give me a boost. On Monday I found out my theater would finally be showing that Mr. Rogers documentary. I almost never go to the theater, but I decided to say, "screw it. It's Mr. Rogers. I'm going." And I did and it was magical and I had tears streaming down my face 75% of the time. The point is, I guess my need was something to look forward to. Something different that would make me feel something. Now I feel better. Sorry, went off track I guess. Anyway, thanks for the virtual hug and wisdom Rowena :) I need it, so I'm going to rewatch now and take notes. Thank you!
😌😌 reading this brought the biggest smile on my face. so happy you rediscovered your groove and magic through taking yourself on a me-date! we all should find our version of your Mr. Roger 🙏 something that gives us hope, inspiration, and encouragement to keep going :) I love it. and loved this message! love you Crystle!!
I totally agree about practicing gratitude. At first, I thought it was a bit hokey in that l.o.a. kind of way, and I even struggled in the beginning, but I do find it extremely beneficial in regards to stress, grounding and having a better outlook on life, because there really is much to be grateful for in our lives that we tend to take for granted or just don't notice. When I stop or forget, I eventually feel more pessimistic, depressed, or even a little physically off. And, yes, I even notice that things strangely do work out in that l.o.a kind of way, where things do start to improve even more and in an almost eerie and synchronistic fashion the more positive I become, and even when I don't intend for it. Pretty cool...
hi Meg! dude everything you said, can relate 100%. it took me a while to fully adopt it into my daily life since I operated on a "oh I'm generally positive and grateful" mentality for years. but to actually put it into practice daily has shown massive improvements in my mental state. :) and this. "there really is much to be grateful for in our lives that we tend to take for granted or just don't notice." absolutely. thank you for the reminder and thank you for being here 💕
i swear you ALWAYS make a video to help whatever i’m struggling with at that moment, keeps happening week after week and i’m thinking its some kind of sign haha thank you so much rowena you have a beautiful soul 💗
the secret is that every video I make is a reflection of what I'm currently going through as I post the video 😅 so thought what we go through is different, we all share in the struggles baha all this to say, we're all in this together! sending you so much love Cathy 💕
1. Go outside, roam freely, even a road trip to mountains/ocean/etc 2. Eat up lots of social media/reading/YT whatev but do it intentionally within the limits you plan, and watch with a critical eye, mindfully 3. Learn that thing, fitness/adventure/new skill/new ideas you've been needing 4.Read that book ie two titles by Adam J Kurz or Kurtz 5. Try new things including things you haven't done in a while 6. Turn stress into gratitude, in the moment
Thank you for this Rowena ❤. I am a music major and i just have been feeling blah in my craft. I too go from one extreme to another where i practice and practice and am fully engaged in what i am doing, breaking things down and such and then i go to the other extreme where i do nothing at all. No practicing, no theory study and no podcasts no nothing on the topic. Ive been feeling super lazy about everything and questioning, but through prayer, reading some of my bible and watching your videos, i totally feel less alone in this :) ❤❤❤! Thank you ^^!
Hi Rowena! Your videos are so inspiring and they really help me put things in perspective! Can I request a video for college students? A lot of times you are bombarded with crazy amounts of work that is difficult and challenging seemingly without reason. It can be really hard to work through these when you feel like you don't have a choice in the matter. :/ Thank you so much 💕
Wow, I really needed this right now. I have holidays now since last Saturday. I have a ton of stuff to do, but I can't get myself started. I'm feeling down stressed and overwhelmed. But this just really help me to kind of get back on track. Thank you so much!
I believe in you internet potato!!!! you can do it!! take some time for yourself even if it's fully embracing the potato within, and don't feel bad or guilty about it 🙏 then you buckle down and GET TO WORK 🤓💕 thank you for being here :>
Hé Rowena, i Just discoverd your channel. I have to write my thesis and... It's hard to Stay motivated. I really Just want to run away...from IT all. I do run away by watching a lot of TH-cam...but now i have you and ur video's. I do my choirs and study with your video's on in the background. Youre my little motivation buddy. Thank u girl. I feel less alone now. X!
I really needed this right now. After a depressive episode this past spring, I haven't truly "bounced back" yet. But im optimistic and I know these tips will make things easier for me! Thank you for everything you share with us Rowena! I can't explain how much your stories/videos resonate with me. Thank you for being an amazing inspiration and a brilliant role model❤
Sara! I believe in you mamas!! stay strong, stay positive, and remember to give yourself some time if you need it 🙏💕 and you are too sweet 😭 thank you so much for taking the time to write, I appreciate you!
Thank you again for another great video. I’m half Chinese (my mom is from Hong Kong) and I have been wanting to learn more about the traditional culture and history of both Hong Kong and China. The fact that you brought this up just when I was thinking about it makes me feel like the stars are aligned and that I’m consuming intentionally by watching your videos, ha. Thanks again!
I have been struggling so bad these last 3wks. I've felt like a total failure. "Everything I touch turns to mush!" I can't even explain how hard I cried and happy I am I watched this. No joke its been very hard in my world. Super massive thanks
Not yet but I've finally made it threw the traveling. This marks the point where I might have time to put the spot light on me and do self care. I have two sick kids and need treatment. One is outta town and the other is out of state. Lets see what summer has left for me
ahh like you said in another comment, strength isn't easy but it lives within us all ❤️ I'd like to believe that the universe ultimately wants what's best for us, and that we'd rarely be thrown into situations we can't handle. it's like that Steve Job's quote of only being able to connect the dots and having our path make sense looking backward.. our lives may be a giant question mark right now, but if we push through and persevere with a smile, it'll all make sense in the near future :) all this to say, your honesty and strength despite adversities is inspiring Andrea 🙏 thank you for taking the time to share and for helping me keep everything in perspective. you got this!!
I think the true problem is being a single mother and 2 sick kids makes my light bulb on more then normal. I just need to master "its ok to shut down" and not run myself into a dark hole like I do. You said something to this a few weeks ago. This is the moment it all became clear. I said yes to everyone but never to myself. If I could master the yes/no game I'm sure id fine more joy
Here's my super sad truth and its sad. I might "know" and am "aware" this strength I speak of is real but have never seen it in ME. It makes me sad because those whom I hold close to my heart speak how my strength is inspiring to everyone I share it with! Then I share how I got it they cry and tell me how this can't be closed off. "Ur story and strength is what ur put here to do! Ur story has power!" I'd kill to see what they do
Found your channel through searching “self care”. Just wanted to say thank you for making these videos, been binge watching your videos and it’s a breath of fresh air especially when i’m going through a rut. Keep up with the good work! I’ll look forward to more videos from you!
Kind of needed this. So unmotivated after coming back from travelling after I decided to quit my 7 years job. It's time to move on to next chapter as much as it feels scary to me. Love your videos a lot!
KenBon! this is so exciting!! you just came back from traveling and are about to embark on a beautiful adventure-so many things to be grateful and happy about :) you can do it you can do it - I believe in you! 🙏✨
Your videos are so incredibly helpful and they feel so conversational. Thank you so much for uploading amazing and useful content! I'll definitely be a fan for life.
Thanks for always reminding us to grow. I love the go as deep and wide as we can in things we want to learn. Even if it’s fleeting we can still get something out of it and grow. I’m going to dive into the pool of learning and learn as much Japanese and Korean as one person can handle and pray I can just enjoy it and not get too turned around!
yess Molly 🙏💕 agree 100% with even if it's fleeting we'll get something out of it & grow. I love it. happy learning I'll be doing the exact same with Chinese :) thanks for being here as always!
I always get so excited to see that you made a new video!! Very helpful especially as I just dealt with loss, which made me lose motivation and inspiration.
sending you so much love Samantha ❤️ loss is never an easy thing but it does get better and we can always find some sort of a silverlining if we try 😌 stay strong, keep your head up, it's ok to give yourself some time for yourself, and remember we're all in this together :)
Can you do a video on Ancient Chinese Culture or what you've learned so far? Or make a series on teaching Mandarin and how to read/write calligraphy? 😍
You have such great timing, I've been feeling so stuck this past fortnight, focused only on my day job at the detriment of everything else, I have a day off tomorrow and a lot of journalling, short term goal setting and walking outdoors to do! Thank you for the inspiration 💡
Rowena Tsai 💜 I wrote out each numbered point and a small goal for each of them that relates to me! It was a success and much needed - also shared with a friend who gets too caught up in work and not a lot else, so we can keep each other accountable for some stuff. Thankyou! 🙏
Hey Rowena! I feel like every time I comment on your videos, I say, “this video came at the right time,” haha but that’s okay. I’m in the middle of a school/career re-direction and I’m in summer school. At the beginning of classes, one of my professor said, “If you want to get an A in this class, your whole life is this class.” I fully bought it: I deleted social media off my devices, only watched videos with content related to my classes, talked constantly about coursework. While it was nice to just go into the deep end and make new friends in my classes, I haven’t done much self-care and I really appreciate the reminders of consuming actively. I felt guilty of thinking of doing leisurely reading, watching fun TH-cam videos and so on because I made myself think it wasn’t a good use of time, which of course is ridiculous. Anyways, thanks for this video! :)
baha it's ok! cause every video I make is a reflection of what I'm currently going through or was struggling with 😅 we share in the intenseness in focus, so I'm so glad you're able to remind yourself often to keep a healthy balance between self care and productivity! hope you have a beautiful weekend Patricia 💕
You really do have amazing timing! Really needed to hear this right now, been in a rut and feeling stressed. Always get so much inspiration from your videos :) Thank you Rowena!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for always having the right words to explain things!! The width and the depth of learning are two perspectives that never crossed my mind that clearly before that video. I always tried to find the motivation behind my striving to learn, it's been these two ways all along. Thank you!
isn't it such a fascinating concept? 🤓 I was trying to find a way to explain why I got all the books (completely unintentional) and when it clicked I was like wooahh!! thanks for being here Klavdiya 💕
I feel like I’m unmotivated and uninspired every other week 😩 so then I start asking myself if maybe I’m just not doing the right thing and that’s why I’m not more excited? But I don’t think that’s the case because then every time, I start journaling and doing self-discovery acitivities, and it always leads me to where I am 🙈 anyways, great video, and I love you and your channel! 💕
isn't it wonderful and magical what a couple of minutes of me-time can do for our overall well being? 🙈💕 glad you've found your though babe, don't be discouraged by the natural cycles of life~
The quote "I don't totally know where I'm going, but that's never stopped me before" is my new life motto. I always feel stuck and stressed when my life isn't broken down into intricate plans and lists. But it's okay to calm down, take care of myself and let life happen! Thanks for the great video, Rowena :)
reading this made me so happy 😌 learning to trust ourselves and life in general is so important and might I say, ~* life changing *~ hehe so excited for what's to come for you Lily, I'm proud of ya!!
Also, could you do a video on how to speak more eloquently and in an articulate manner? I've been noticing my speech pattern lately and I seem to stumble over my words a lot and I tend to mumble. Your speech skills are quite good and speak very clearly with depth to the words you are saying. :)
hi Noel! reading in general and reading out loud when reading helps! I don't think I'm the most eloquent/articulate speaker (I mumble a lot, talk too fast, talk without moving my teeth-what some of you pointed out heh) but I'll definitely give this some thought ☺️💕
pretend the other person is a struggling lip reader. No need to speak more loudly, just move those lips as if speaking is the workout for those lip muscles
I would love self care habits for those who struggle w depression! Much appreciated, love these videos xx
Hi Crystal! I saw your comment and wanted to tell you that I just released a video on 3 effective techniques to deal with depression.
The video was a reaction to Tom Bilyeu’s Health Theory episode with Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia who is a transformational nutritionist who has struggled with clinical depression for years.
I hope the video is able to help!
hi Crystal! absolutely :) thank you for the suggestion, idea are bubbling in my head already 🙏💕
Can I upvote this like infinity? I would totally watch this. 5 or 10 helpful tips would be great for me. But not actually sure what the plan is. But wanted to add my 2 cents
@@maha88888 where is this video?
@@rowena I suffer with depression too ever since my pet died it would really help if ya made if a vid about that
Actually, you and your video's are a safe space for me, because I always end up feeling loved, supported and understood and that I'm okay as a human being and that I can make something of my life despite my flaws :)
😭❤️ I LOVE YOU.
Hi Rowena, I just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me tremendously. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and whenever I feel the urge to drink I pop on one of your videos and they remind me to take a breath and redirect my energy towards something productive. Thank you!💙
Good job! 👍 Go strong. ;)
Azzy Azzbourne
Good luck love. You can do it . Wat doesn't kill u makes you stronger👏👍💪
ahh! azzy ❤️ so happy for and proud of you for being proactive in taking steps to better yourself 🙏 have you read or heard of The Power of Habit? I think you'd really appreciate the book! either way, sounds like you're already doing great :) stay strong babe! sending you so much love!!
Geeze girl!! Look at u go. What an amazing complement to both u and the channel! Strength isn't easy to master but lives in us ALL
Good Luck and Be Strong
I always love when you talk about “active watching”. What a great way to activate the brain, to get inspired even by something that usually makes feel guilty such as binge-watching!
beat ourselves at our own silly games 😜😅 thanks for being here as always Isabel 💕
I'm actually also trying to learn more about my culture. I'm trying to find books on traditional Zulu culture. To feel more connected to my ancestors.
Wow, you seriously crank out videos relevant to my struggles on the days I need them most! Thanks for making another inspiring video!
😚💕 thought *what* we struggle with may differ, we all feel similar emotions at the end of the day. this is just to say: I get inspiration from my struggles so we're all in this together!!
honestly the one thing i never thought i needed to hear was how to turn my stress into gratitude. the other things usually are in the back of my mind but sometimes i follow them but sometimes not. i never figured out what to do about my stress ?? so i'm gonna try that !! thank you so much for making inspirational content
isn't it such a game changer?? when I first did it I was shocked that I haven't been doing it at all 🙈 we're all figuring out this whole life thing together natalie so don't stress about stressing too much :) sending you so much love!!
Oh my gosh Rowena, thank you so much, I needed this video a lot, especially today. You have amazing timing.
sending you so much love Heather 💕 I HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!
it's awesome that you are fair and you teach us that nobody is perfect. most people shows themself as perfectly following their plans, healthy diet and being fit and getting up at 5 am. i really appreciate this, you are one of a kind ❤💜💙💚💛
That thing where you take what you're stressed about and point out what you're grateful for is one of the BEST things I've learned to soothe my anxiety. Like, the amount of peace that ends up coming over me when I'm done going through those things I'm grateful for...amazing. Love your channel!!!!
Nothing like waking up to a new Rowena video and watching while eating breakfast. I was really struggling to get out of bed this morning. Too many things, to dos and thoughts in my head. Watching your videos always change the whole course and mindset of my day xx
wahhh thanks for spending your precious morning minutes with me ❤️ hope you had a wonderfully productive day crossing tasks off your to do list and taking good care of yourself 😌 sending you so much love mamas!
Really helps me everytime i got anxiety or depressed feeling low i would always go for your content! Thank you so much lots of love 💖💖💖
Zalina ❤️ sending you so much love mamas!
Every time I wander onto one of your videos, I feel my head clicking back into place and I feel ready to move forward. Thanks.
Hello, my name is Ada and I'm 17. I found your channel a while ago and I absolutley fell in love with you and your concept of living a better life and being better person everyday. I've been feeling really bad about who i am and how i look and you and your video really helped me. I hope that one day I'll be able to be as positive as you! Thank you so much Rowena, lots of love
recently ive got a couple of roman history based books to immerse myself and get myself to study latin again and i can’t wait to read them and then get back to translating and reading and studying vocab again. latin is a language i love so much and i lost my spark for it but i want it back so dearly. i’m so excited to be invested again 🏛
yess Cole! 👏🏻👏🏻 reading this made me so happy because I'm doing the same thing and feeling the exact same way about Mandarin!
It’s genuinely amazing realizing how this little TH-cam community is beautifully growing. When I scrolled through the comments, I was inspired by how we all share our stories and moved by such an empowering and creative influencer. This is my safe and happy place on the Internet. This channel has become part of my growth as someone who aspires to do better. I love this community I am in. Thank you so much, Rowena.🍃😭💓☺️
Your videos make me feel so positive and calm, it's like I'm going to a mini therapy session. Also your love of matcha, yes girl yes. Keep it up, Rowena! :)
🙈💕 this is like group therapy hehe we're all helping each other out!! yesss matcha really is life lol going to make one right now....
Yesss make that matcha girl! Love the community you have created through your channel, you're exactly right we're all helping eachother out.
I really like how you distinguish between proactive and reactive media consumption.
Your personality is E.V.E.R.Y.thing.
Good timing as always. it is Midnight and I couldn't sleep because I'm stuck and down and this is what I need. Thank you for being you. Stay you. ❤️
🌹 hope you got a goodnight's rest my love! thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you ❤️
Lately I've been binge watching your videos so I could get to know and take care of myself better.. I'm really glad I saw your channel here on the recommendations. Thanks so much for the tips and thoughtful words, Rowena! Stay safe! 💕
the energy that surrounds you and your videos are so nice. it even reflects in the comment section... there is so much good in the world we do not see :)
Great video specially for people who live in NYC , sometimes we get so overwhelmed with so much staff to do that at the end we feel stuck in the same place. I tented to feel depress just because I love to be by myself which I know it’s not good.
if you love to be by yourself, be by yourself! as long as time you're spending by yourself makes you feel happy and calm and grounded, there's no need to be out and about :) of course, there's also balance but do whatever makes you the most comfortable while being real with yourself ❤️
I like it how you are in ready 👍 mode to make every video 🎥 and I really enjoyed this one today ☀️. Self care is the best thing that anyone can do for themselves and it can be very inexpensive.
yess Aaliyah exactly ☺️ thank you for being here my love!
Rowena Tsai your welcome 🤣🤣🤣!!
As an architecture student I have to be creative and productive aaaall the time. And even if I am lucky enough to do my hobby as my work, that puts a lot of stress on me.
Thank you for your tips 💚 always appreciate your videosss
yeah dude being able to do what you love as a living is such a blessing and so wonderful but can be quite stressful 😅 I've learned the best thing to do is just to push through and keep going cause it's all a cycle 🙏 sending you so much love thanks for being here Beyza!
Rowena I think so highly of you and I wish you all the best. This is one of my favourite youtube channels.
Omg self care channel?? This is exactly what I need. I’m going into my second year teaching and I have the bad habit of throwing myself into work and focusing so much on my students needs I take less good care of myself. I genuinely love my job so during the school year I barely noticed how far I let myself go. Usually around November I start feeling the exhaustion and fatigue. Last year I had some SERIOUS brain fog in the Winter.
My goal this year is to be way more intentional with my self care so that I can fully enjoy the job I’m so passionate about even more! I’ll definitely be keeping up with your videos!
Side note: Moon Lovers Scarlett is my jam. I cried like a baby throughout 😂😂
the quality of this video is astounding
I ,too, needed this. Funny how these things show up in our lives right when we need them. I just found myself in a funk this week, no real rhyme or reason, and it’s frustrating and disheartening to feel so down. I know what I *need* to do but finding the motivation to do just the simplest things is sometimes so overwhelming. Thanks for this video. I really love your channel, Rowena. 💕
I studied Chinese and Japanese Art History in college, so I want to read all those books you showed and I added them to my GoodReads!!
Why didn't I find you before. Have I been live under a rock😥😥😥.love you so much and your content. I definitely needed this 😘
Thank you for this video and all your videos. It’s been helping me try to heal from a recent divorce and to find a new purpose, new me. ❤️
ahh sending you so much love babe 💕 change in any form is never easy, but I'm so glad you're focusing your energy on what's most important. thankful we're able to be apart of each other's journey as we continue to rediscover and better ourselves :)
Rowena Tsai ty so much and best wishes ☺️
Like a lot of people here, I needed to hear this. Thank you. ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️
we're all in this together ☺️💕
seriously after watching your videos i always feel so happy and inspired to be living my best life. you honestly are filled with such an incredible energy! thank u for being u :)
I so needed this right now! I was doing soo good for the past 2-3 months in my business, and all of a sudden I;m just in this funk :( I had some health issues a couple weeks ago and almost bled to death (so grateful I didn't). I have a newfound respect for life, but just can't get myself to get back into action. Taking baby steps each day though
girl, yess you already know 🙏💕 baby steps really are what's most important. thank you for taking the time to write! I'm so happy to hear you were able to find and see the good in such a taxing situation. stay strong and take it one day at a time :) sending you so much love!
i really love your videos, they make me feel so motivated and i always gain something from them. thank you for always producing such wonderful videos, and for always inspiring me :)
I ripped out the " I don't always know where i'm going but it's never really stopped me before" pages and hung them up in my medicine cabinet so i see them every time i brush my teeth. It's made me a happier person!
that last bit about your mom was really really helpful. thank you for this, all of it
My gosh Rowena, you are honestly the most loveliest person!! I have started watching your videos recently but it has definitely helped me change my mindset and become more motivated (from an ex couch potato!) You are so amazing and I am loving your videos. Thank you for the inspirations!
Dear Rowena, thank you so so so much for sharing your voice in such important topics. Every time I watch a video of yours, I fell I’m not alone on feeling and dealing with anxiety and mental health. Thank you for being there. I appreciate you.
Lots of love, positive energy and appreciation from Brazil.
I aspire to be as wise as you
but you already are 😜🤫
All the 'new' things you talk about are certainly my new things I've been trying to go back to 😂❤️ I love your videos they make me feel safe and encouraged to face change, a change that in a big percentage means going back to positive attitudes/ habits I used to have but for some reason dumped
THANK YOU ❤️
Yay! I am in a funk, but I'm working on getting out of it. I got to a point where life just felt so... monotone. Like I had no energy to care about much. I am happy to report though, that I found something to give me a boost. On Monday I found out my theater would finally be showing that Mr. Rogers documentary. I almost never go to the theater, but I decided to say, "screw it. It's Mr. Rogers. I'm going." And I did and it was magical and I had tears streaming down my face 75% of the time. The point is, I guess my need was something to look forward to. Something different that would make me feel something. Now I feel better.
Sorry, went off track I guess. Anyway, thanks for the virtual hug and wisdom Rowena :) I need it, so I'm going to rewatch now and take notes. Thank you!
😌😌 reading this brought the biggest smile on my face. so happy you rediscovered your groove and magic through taking yourself on a me-date! we all should find our version of your Mr. Roger 🙏 something that gives us hope, inspiration, and encouragement to keep going :) I love it. and loved this message! love you Crystle!!
Rowena Tsai thank you, I love you too ❤️
I totally agree about practicing gratitude. At first, I thought it was a bit hokey in that l.o.a. kind of way, and I even struggled in the beginning, but I do find it extremely beneficial in regards to stress, grounding and having a better outlook on life, because there really is much to be grateful for in our lives that we tend to take for granted or just don't notice. When I stop or forget, I eventually feel more pessimistic, depressed, or even a little physically off. And, yes, I even notice that things strangely do work out in that l.o.a kind of way, where things do start to improve even more and in an almost eerie and synchronistic fashion the more positive I become, and even when I don't intend for it. Pretty cool...
hi Meg! dude everything you said, can relate 100%. it took me a while to fully adopt it into my daily life since I operated on a "oh I'm generally positive and grateful" mentality for years. but to actually put it into practice daily has shown massive improvements in my mental state. :) and this. "there really is much to be grateful for in our lives that we tend to take for granted or just don't notice." absolutely. thank you for the reminder and thank you for being here 💕
I really feel so helped when you talk about these certains things so i wanna say thank you because you do this and i pray for you.
i swear you ALWAYS make a video to help whatever i’m struggling with at that moment, keeps happening week after week and i’m thinking its some kind of sign haha thank you so much rowena you have a beautiful soul 💗
the secret is that every video I make is a reflection of what I'm currently going through as I post the video 😅 so thought what we go through is different, we all share in the struggles baha all this to say, we're all in this together! sending you so much love Cathy 💕
You just made me feel true bliss for the first time in a while, I don’t really know how but you are an angel. ❤️
1. Go outside, roam freely, even a road trip to mountains/ocean/etc
2. Eat up lots of social media/reading/YT whatev but do it intentionally within the limits you plan, and watch with a critical eye, mindfully
3. Learn that thing, fitness/adventure/new skill/new ideas you've been needing
4.Read that book ie two titles by Adam J Kurz or Kurtz
5. Try new things including things you haven't done in a while
6. Turn stress into gratitude, in the moment
I love east and south east asian culture! I took 2 courses on Asian Civilization regarding China, Japan, and Korea from 5000BC to Present 😄
Thank you for this Rowena ❤. I am a music major and i just have been feeling blah in my craft. I too go from one extreme to another where i practice and practice and am fully engaged in what i am doing, breaking things down and such and then i go to the other extreme where i do nothing at all. No practicing, no theory study and no podcasts no nothing on the topic. Ive been feeling super lazy about everything and questioning, but through prayer, reading some of my bible and watching your videos, i totally feel less alone in this :) ❤❤❤! Thank you ^^!
can relate 100% girl. we got to slowly work our way to that middle path 😅💕 thank you for sharing! you're making me feel less crazy as well lol
You move your mouth and sound so much clearer I’m so proud of u
hehe I'm trying :> THANK YOU!!!!
I’m honestly so grateful for you!!! ☺️☺️☺️🧡
Hi Rowena! Your videos are so inspiring and they really help me put things in perspective! Can I request a video for college students? A lot of times you are bombarded with crazy amounts of work that is difficult and challenging seemingly without reason. It can be really hard to work through these when you feel like you don't have a choice in the matter. :/
Thank you so much 💕
Wow, I really needed this right now. I have holidays now since last Saturday. I have a ton of stuff to do, but I can't get myself started. I'm feeling down stressed and overwhelmed. But this just really help me to kind of get back on track. Thank you so much!
I believe in you internet potato!!!! you can do it!! take some time for yourself even if it's fully embracing the potato within, and don't feel bad or guilty about it 🙏 then you buckle down and GET TO WORK 🤓💕 thank you for being here :>
Hé Rowena, i Just discoverd your channel. I have to write my thesis and... It's hard to Stay motivated. I really Just want to run away...from IT all. I do run away by watching a lot of TH-cam...but now i have you and ur video's. I do my choirs and study with your video's on in the background. Youre my little motivation buddy. Thank u girl. I feel less alone now. X!
I really needed this right now. After a depressive episode this past spring, I haven't truly "bounced back" yet. But im optimistic and I know these tips will make things easier for me!
Thank you for everything you share with us Rowena! I can't explain how much your stories/videos resonate with me. Thank you for being an amazing inspiration and a brilliant role model❤
Sara! I believe in you mamas!! stay strong, stay positive, and remember to give yourself some time if you need it 🙏💕 and you are too sweet 😭 thank you so much for taking the time to write, I appreciate you!
Rowena Tsai Aww you're gonna make me cry😭 Lots of hugs from Sweden❤
Thank you again for another great video. I’m half Chinese (my mom is from Hong Kong) and I have been wanting to learn more about the traditional culture and history of both Hong Kong and China. The fact that you brought this up just when I was thinking about it makes me feel like the stars are aligned and that I’m consuming intentionally by watching your videos, ha. Thanks again!
oh yess universe is definitely winking at you 😜 and yess that intentional consumption 👏🏻👏🏻
One Minute in. I just want to say that your eyeshadow suits you like soooooo much!!!
I have been struggling so bad these last 3wks. I've felt like a total failure. "Everything I touch turns to mush!" I can't even explain how hard I cried and happy I am I watched this. No joke its been very hard in my world. Super massive thanks
I hope you've been feeling much lighter Andrea 💕 sending you so so so much love! I love you!!
Not yet but I've finally made it threw the traveling. This marks the point where I might have time to put the spot light on me and do self care. I have two sick kids and need treatment. One is outta town and the other is out of state. Lets see what summer has left for me
ahh like you said in another comment, strength isn't easy but it lives within us all ❤️ I'd like to believe that the universe ultimately wants what's best for us, and that we'd rarely be thrown into situations we can't handle. it's like that Steve Job's quote of only being able to connect the dots and having our path make sense looking backward.. our lives may be a giant question mark right now, but if we push through and persevere with a smile, it'll all make sense in the near future :) all this to say, your honesty and strength despite adversities is inspiring Andrea 🙏 thank you for taking the time to share and for helping me keep everything in perspective. you got this!!
I think the true problem is being a single mother and 2 sick kids makes my light bulb on more then normal. I just need to master "its ok to shut down" and not run myself into a dark hole like I do. You said something to this a few weeks ago. This is the moment it all became clear. I said yes to everyone but never to myself. If I could master the yes/no game I'm sure id fine more joy
Here's my super sad truth and its sad. I might "know" and am "aware" this strength I speak of is real but have never seen it in ME. It makes me sad because those whom I hold close to my heart speak how my strength is inspiring to everyone I share it with! Then I share how I got it they cry and tell me how this can't be closed off. "Ur story and strength is what ur put here to do! Ur story has power!" I'd kill to see what they do
Found your channel through searching “self care”. Just wanted to say thank you for making these videos, been binge watching your videos and it’s a breath of fresh air especially when i’m going through a rut. Keep up with the good work! I’ll look forward to more videos from you!
i love to see when you upload because you always share amazing tips and advices, i really really appreciate your content. i’m so glad i’ve found you 😊
I appreciate you for appreciating Andrea ☺️ thanks for being here mamas ❤️
Kind of needed this. So unmotivated after coming back from travelling after I decided to quit my 7 years job. It's time to move on to next chapter as much as it feels scary to me. Love your videos a lot!
KenBon! this is so exciting!! you just came back from traveling and are about to embark on a beautiful adventure-so many things to be grateful and happy about :) you can do it you can do it - I believe in you! 🙏✨
Rowena Tsai Thank you for the encouragement!!! :)
Ur videos help me so much💖 Its hard getting unstuck when in a constant depression
I agree so much with the third point!! It's my current goal (especially bc I'm in vacation) and your energy is super inspiring
Your videos are so incredibly helpful and they feel so conversational. Thank you so much for uploading amazing and useful content! I'll definitely be a fan for life.
everytime you post a video, it somehow relates to my life situation!!! magic. I love you and I appreciate youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
🙈 magic indeed hehe ✨
Thanks for always reminding us to grow. I love the go as deep and wide as we can in things we want to learn. Even if it’s fleeting we can still get something out of it and grow. I’m going to dive into the pool of learning and learn as much Japanese and Korean as one person can handle and pray I can just enjoy it and not get too turned around!
yess Molly 🙏💕 agree 100% with even if it's fleeting we'll get something out of it & grow. I love it. happy learning I'll be doing the exact same with Chinese :) thanks for being here as always!
Your channel gives me so much inspiration thank you so much for everything!! I wish I could just hug you and thank you!
* HUG * I appreciate you Ana!!!
@ 10 being productive finding keeping motivation.. i can so relate to the topics u bring up here...
Love your book recommendations! Hope to see even more in the future :)
Thank you so much for this and all your vids. Been unmotivated lately. I usually go to your vids to get inspired. Love your ways and love you! ✨💖
I always get so excited to see that you made a new video!! Very helpful especially as I just dealt with loss, which made me lose motivation and inspiration.
sending you so much love Samantha ❤️ loss is never an easy thing but it does get better and we can always find some sort of a silverlining if we try 😌 stay strong, keep your head up, it's ok to give yourself some time for yourself, and remember we're all in this together :)
Scarlet Heart Ryeo was an emotional roller coaster ride. I think I need to stop getting so immersed in Korean dramas!
Just the beginning I like. Not judge the fact that u are lazy. Shit u are human and not a machine.
Can you do a video on Ancient Chinese Culture or what you've learned so far? Or make a series on teaching Mandarin and how to read/write calligraphy? 😍
You have such great timing, I've been feeling so stuck this past fortnight, focused only on my day job at the detriment of everything else, I have a day off tomorrow and a lot of journalling, short term goal setting and walking outdoors to do! Thank you for the inspiration 💡
Kezla ❤️ hope you had a BEAUTIFUL me-date filled with lots of brain dumping, goal setting, and fresh air :) as always, thank you for being here!
Rowena Tsai 💜 I wrote out each numbered point and a small goal for each of them that relates to me! It was a success and much needed - also shared with a friend who gets too caught up in work and not a lot else, so we can keep each other accountable for some stuff. Thankyou! 🙏
Hey Rowena! I feel like every time I comment on your videos, I say, “this video came at the right time,” haha but that’s okay. I’m in the middle of a school/career re-direction and I’m in summer school. At the beginning of classes, one of my professor said, “If you want to get an A in this class, your whole life is this class.” I fully bought it: I deleted social media off my devices, only watched videos with content related to my classes, talked constantly about coursework. While it was nice to just go into the deep end and make new friends in my classes, I haven’t done much self-care and I really appreciate the reminders of consuming actively. I felt guilty of thinking of doing leisurely reading, watching fun TH-cam videos and so on because I made myself think it wasn’t a good use of time, which of course is ridiculous. Anyways, thanks for this video! :)
baha it's ok! cause every video I make is a reflection of what I'm currently going through or was struggling with 😅 we share in the intenseness in focus, so I'm so glad you're able to remind yourself often to keep a healthy balance between self care and productivity! hope you have a beautiful weekend Patricia 💕
Turn your stress into gratitude, thank you for such a great reminder! 🙏 Love each of your videos.
love you Sammy 😌💕
thank you so much !! I really needed this right now im totally stuck in a funk but I think this gave me the little push to go do something.
Rowena, thank you very much for the video.
Wow, amazing book recommendations. I just love the sound of your tones in Chinese! 👍🏻✅😀
My brain has been really rather overwhelmed and negative lately and I needed the gratitude flip reminder thank you :))
isn't it magic?? happy you for it helpful Nathalie 😊💕
Thank you so much for your videos. They have helped me remember that I am not alone in my feelings. Keep being awesome
sending you so much love LeeAnne 😌💕 we're all in this together!!
You really do have amazing timing! Really needed to hear this right now, been in a rut and feeling stressed. Always get so much inspiration from your videos :) Thank you Rowena!
we're all in this together 😀 hope you've been feeling much lighter Perrine! sending you so much love 💕
Thank you, thank you, thank you for always having the right words to explain things!! The width and the depth of learning are two perspectives that never crossed my mind that clearly before that video. I always tried to find the motivation behind my striving to learn, it's been these two ways all along. Thank you!
isn't it such a fascinating concept? 🤓 I was trying to find a way to explain why I got all the books (completely unintentional) and when it clicked I was like wooahh!! thanks for being here Klavdiya 💕
Thank you so much for making this video. It was everything I needed to hear right now and I find your channel so inspiring
You are so sweet!! Thanks for the video, I am watching from Brazil 🥰❤️
This video really came in the right time for me. I just wanted to thank you and appreciate what are you doing and creating. Thank you so much. ♥
I appreciate you just the same Jane 💕 hope you're having an AMAZING day!
I really need to do more of the flip the script. Should a good idea. Thank you
Omg I love you ♥️ when I’m in a funk your videos help me out so much 😩 Thank you for taking the time to share your tips
Just what I needed... thank you so much Rowena 💕✨
as always, thanks for being here mayte 😙💕
Thanks for all the sweet help Rowena❤️❤️
I just came across this video. Very good encouragement and positive insight. Liked and Subbed. 💜
Scarlet Heart:Ryeo is SOOO GOOD!!! I cried so much!!!😭💕
your videos are so refreshing
I feel like I’m unmotivated and uninspired every other week 😩 so then I start asking myself if maybe I’m just not doing the right thing and that’s why I’m not more excited? But I don’t think that’s the case because then every time, I start journaling and doing self-discovery acitivities, and it always leads me to where I am 🙈 anyways, great video, and I love you and your channel! 💕
isn't it wonderful and magical what a couple of minutes of me-time can do for our overall well being? 🙈💕 glad you've found your though babe, don't be discouraged by the natural cycles of life~
Thanks for the tips, and for writing them in the description ☺
6:39 I'm actually really interested in traditional Chinese culture, I think it would be really cool if you made a video about it!