Sometimes people think that 29 is too old, but not, when you are 40 or later you realize that when were 29 you've just started your life. I'm 42 and I'm learning English in order to change my life.
Wishing you good luck :) I am at the same age and restarting my life for the second time. It's hard but working on yourself and making changes always provides the most satisfaction.
So true! My parents did not even meet until they were 40 and 42 and I wasn't born until my mom was nearly 44. They say the same thing as you. 29 is still so young and you don't need to have everything figured out in your 20's and 30's.
It's crazy that for many of us millennials, when we were kids, we thought that by our 30's we would be marry, living in our forever homes with a stable dream job and maybe with one or two kids. And now, he we are - just beginning our lives, change paths now and again, learning each day more about ourselves and about the world, trying to stay sane, alive and afloat regardless of what life throws at us with each passing year, struggling to make sense of all of this, but most importantly - persevering in searching for joy and happiness in the little things in life, in those little moments that make us happy whilst tracing our own individual paths. Star strong, Lindie! 화이팅! ガンバレ ! ♡
Gosh tell me about it... it's a (lie??) societal message that we're pushed, especially as women, that we should be married by 30 or something is wrong with us. Whew. I'd rather be single at 30 than settle to be with the wrong person tbh! I love what you say about learning each day about ourselves and the world. Thank you for sharing ♡
@LindieBotes nothing is wrong with us it's the world we are living in it's not kind anymore and it's impossible to please... we are taught to live and love and be kind.. it turns there are lots of people expecting you to live like them no one wants you to be different and treated poorly if you are.. I'm 36 did single at a lowpaid job everything right and important for my siblings worked low paying jobs to be there for my 2 orphaned younger siblings.. called unwanted or unlovable or fool..and my older siblings make fun of me for not marrying men they know.. guess what I'll choose all these choices all over again because we only live once and we are allowed nooo are supposed to get up after we fall down we make our choices because this is our life.. let them live the way they want do want they want... we need to love ourselves because we matter... live life Happily ❤
I’m very happy to see that the people here are in similar situations, not happy that everyone is struggling, but that atleast we aren’t alone in our restarting process. Adding timelines for our lives can be beneficial but so many people think it’s the only way to do things and will act surprised or judgmental when you’re making adjustments or starting over.
This same EXACT thing happened to me at 29. I broke up an engagement, thought my life was over. Then one year later here I am, in another continent, making TH-cam and in a healthy relationship. What's more! I'm adding another language! You got this Lindie🎉
30 years old, unemployed for 1 year (quited after 3 years of abuse) , single (and celibate) for 4 years, no friends except my sister, still living with my parents, OCD, GAD and depression diagnosis. And I thank God for every single thing. I am med free for a year now, I built my body in the gym and although I may "lack" any things, I have my life and health ans the people that I love the most. Heads up people we will never surrender 💪🏻
Your story is very similar to mine, except I don't have depression, OCD, or GAD. I only have three friends: God, my mom, and my dog. I've also been celibate for many years, and it was the best decision I ever made. What you said is true, being healthy is the most important thing. It doesn’t matter if you have relationships or a great job; if you are not healthy, everything falls apart.
You are JUST 29 girl! look how many things has happened during last 5y, as many can happen in the near future :) Remember, sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together ❤️ I'm wishing you the best 🤞
Wishing you the best of luck. My life turned upside down at 39 and I feel like I’m too old to restart my life but a lot of people are telling me that’s not true. Society makes it seem like you need to have it all figured out by your early 20s and that’s just not realistic.
At 28 years old, going to 29, I was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, PMBCL lymphoma. One year later I’m 30 and I have to build my life from scratch. After many surgeries and 700 hours of chemotherapy I’m okay and I’m in remission but life is not the same. Few months before the diagnosis, I’ve moved to my husband’s country. So I’m in a new country, without any kind of stable career and facing health challenges. Life is unpredictable but it is beautiful too. You are not alone!
It's actually very common for people around 28-30. It's everybody's first Saturn return, makes us question our whole life, switch careers, divorce, move to different countries, buy a house. Which is actually a good thing, because you become more authentic through such experiences
I just turned 30 this week, and am in a very similar boat, except my life hasn't really started yet. I've never been married, engaged, or in a serious relationship. I had serious mental health issues in my early 20s that I didn't get help for til I was 25, and that's mostly what I've worked on for the last 5 years. I'm just now getting my life started. We got this Lindie
@@LindieBotes I'm a 74 year old American Senior. You inspire me, I started learning Italian 3 years ago. I have a wonderful teacher from Milan. Last month I started my first French lessons with a wonderful tutor from Grenoble, France. Stia bene e Portez-vous bien.
I'm about to turn 27 and I'm almost in the same situation.... I tried to end my life cause the overwhelm but now I'm like you... Redoing my life. So send you a lot of love and support. Good bless you
I understand you much, I spent a lot of years studying architecture and after finish the university I found no job. Now I am studying foreign trade, but I want to study a post grad in landscape architecture soon. Wrong diagnosis is very dangerous. I wish that now your health is getting better now. The most peark thing that you have writing books is that you don't need to hire a translator to translate your works to other languages.
i am also 29 F, have quit my job with no back up.. Felt physically and mentally sick from the job. my partner, friends and family saw me change (i wasnt bubbly anymore) I was depressed and tired. I ended up making the decision to leave. I felt like i made a huge mistake yet the right decision (huge mistake bc no income yet my health is improving!)😅 I felt ashamed like i failed at life, but i’m so glad to see i’m not the only one experiencing this ‘crisis’ at 29-30. I wish you all the best in life :)
You're not alone! I quit my job with no back up to focus on my health! It's been 4 months now and still trying to figure out what I want to do next. Turning 34 in a couple of days...
I didn't even realize how stressed I was at my previous job even though my eye was twitching almost constantly. I went to the doctor, they did a bunch of tests and nothing, of course. Almost half of my face was twitching at that point. I finally decided to quit my job. The next day after leaving it my muscles stopped twitching and it never came back. Your body often tells you to stop what you are doing if it's too much. And now you have the freedom to do whatever. And I also want to move to Spain soon btw. :))
I'm starting over at 40. Others are starting over at 50, 60, 70 and on. The stability of marrying for life and working at one company until you retire is just not a thing anymore. We will all be starting over at multiple points and for differing reasons and not all of us will be happier or sadder than we would have been in the alternative life, but I do think we'll be more interesting.
Hi Lindie, so courageous to share your life struggles, disappointments, and challenges. You’ve accomplished more in 29 years than many accomplishment in a lifetime. Your trust in God is such an example for His Glory!
Wow, thank you for your kind comment. It's really only God that's gotten me this far, I would have (and was very close to) given up a long time ago tbh...!
Lindie, it always amaze me how you share "bad" news, you embrace whatever is happening and put yourself back on your feet, with or without tears in your eyes. Really encouraging for many of us. Wishing you the best ❤.
It seems that everything is happening at the same time, and that’s overwhelming for you. Yes, you definitely need a good rest. Maybe going on a trip would be helpful, especially a walk in the forest to be close to nature. You could also try a Zen class or meditation. I like your attitude towards learning and life; please take good care of yourself. ❤
Don't feel bad, I sleep with a Bi-Pap machine every night. It will take you awhile to get use to the sleep machine, but you will sleep sooooo much better once you get use to it.
Sorry for your loss 😔 I was diagnosed with M.E/CFS but fibromyalgia also fits what am currently experiencing with headaches, fatigue and stomach pains. Definitely stems from burnout, I am trying to manage my time and energy better but the best option would be to take the sabbatical when I can afford to. Well done to you for putting you and your health first and loving you better.
I'm starting over at 29, too. I quit my job and am moving from de countryside to the biggest city of Brazil. It feels a little bit frightening, but if we want to see a change, we have to be the change. Good luck to us ❤ Another video of yours was recommended to me yesterday, and you have such a unique aura. Wish you the best!
As a silent reader of your blog since many years ago, I admire your tenacity and faithfulness. Lots of things happened to you in 2 years but I only see an inspiring and strong person that I always admire. Keep shining and inspiring us!Godbless.
8 months ago I finished a Masters, left a relationship I had moved to a city for, started a job I didn't like, had to make completely new friends, feeling physical symptoms too... it was/is still hard sometimes, but I'm so proud of myself for getting here. It's hard to start over but eventually rewarding, taking time to focus on ourselves is something we don't do often. You got this!! I live in Spain now, and finally feel at home here :) the sun, the people, the mediterranean life are definitely a good mix of things to help you get through tough times
Линди, ты невероятно талантливая, трудолюбивая и сильная! Когда я заметила у себя интерес к языкам, именно ты стала для меня настоящим вдохновением. Сложности бывают всегда, но жизнь переменчива и «дорогу осилит идущий». Спасибо, что ты есть! Будь здорова и счастлива🫶🏼
You're such an inspiration Lindie. I'm 30, single, living in a city for work but with no family or friends there and recovering from a burn out. Your video made me feel seen in a society where you're "supposed" to have everything figured it out at that age. I wish you best ❤
This video provokes so many emotions, I've cried, I've laughed, felt inspired. I'm 32 now, unemployed, trying to change career, starting struggling with money, lost my dad 3 years ago. I have so many hopes and dreams and ideas, desperately want to move to another country (Spain as well), but also there're so many fears and uncertainties. Thank you for sharing your updates, it really helps as if talking with a friend ❤ and that would be so interesting to see more of the bookish content
omg I'm also 29 and starting over. After living in 6 countries I feel like I don't like this working holiday life anymore and want to live in one place for a few years. I actually want to go back to live in France and maybe stay there for a while. It's not that I love what's happening to you but it's nice to feel we are not alone in this.
Wow, how do you feel like having lived in 6 places? I have also lived in 6 countries and it sure makes me confused as to where I am "from". I hope you enjoy France if you can go back!
@@LindieBotes Oh it definitely feels confusing. Though I feel mostly chilean because I lived half of my life there, I did leave that country like 4 years ago and when I'm back o visit I really don't feel "so" Chilean anymore. Thank you ! I'm trying my best to land a job there so I can move back. Now I'm living in Austria.
I really appreciate how transparent you are about what goes on in your life! As someone who also struggles with normal life things, it really makes me feel better to know I’m not the only one who’s not always having the best time ever or achieving everything I want all at once.
💚 I'm also 29 and recently quit a perfect-on-paper job without anything new lined up. Starting over is daunting, but it's also an opportunity to find a better fit. Wishing you the best!
You've been dealt a very bad hand, but it's never too late to start over. Huge respect for sharing everything so openly, and for doing what is best for you instead of sticking it out in a job or situation you know deep-down is not for you. Godspeed!
I relate a lot to this video. I found your channel through your hungarian videos a few years ago. I was in my mid 20s and decided to quit my job and live in Hungary/travel around Europe for a year (which had always been a dream of mine). I’m SO glad i did, it was definitely a kind of crazy decision but it was also so fulfilling. But now I can totally relate to the feeling of “starting over”. I’m also 29 now and in a new country, applying to jobs, learning the local language, making friends, and just building a life. 90% of the time i feel like it’s really exciting and fun, but sometimes i do get a wave of feeling freaked out and ungrounded. I appreciate you sharing these little pieces of your life, good luck with everything ❤️🙌
London in 2013 I walked on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Along the way I met a large number of youngish people that were transitioning through various stages of life. This would be a great opportunity to check back within yourself to find out next steps of your life. Your language skills definitely would be a great asset to you. Just a thought to recharge your inner voice. Hugs.
Respect this video so much - I’m early 30s and having a career change too, so I can really relate to seeing the future as both a challenge and source of excitement
OMG I'm in a very similar situation to you at the moment. Finished my master's, ended my relationship 6 months ago and moved in with my parents in the middle of nowhere. I had a lot of physical issues until I ended the relationship and then they all stopped within a week or two! I'm starting a business in my field and trying to get everything set up to move somewhere I've never been and basically set up a whole new life for myself with no one else's influence on my decisions. I'm also playing with a lot of ideas and picking up old skills and hobbies. It's so freeing and so terrifying. It's really hard but somehow I don't really regret any of the decisions I've made? I really look forward to following your process and feeling a bit less alone in my blank slate life.
My undergraduate advisor also quit his corporate job at 29 and he explicitly told me that he started preparing for his professor job at 29. So I have no doubts that you'll be fine and do great Lindie. And I really hope you'll be happier as well, just as ny professor is!
30 is not old at all, we are always learning, it's a journey. I'm also starting a new profession in mid twenties. Good for you to rest and I'm sure you'll find peace. You've helped me a lot in leadning languages so thank you for that. Good luck to you
My mother get divorced with my toxic dad finally after 38 years of marriage… now she’s finally happy. You will see - everything will get well soon. You are strong, beautiful lady. And also you need to remember that yours mummy is always with you ❤
Thank you for sharing Lindie I'm happy your doing better and get the chance to start anew. You inspire me to travel more and restar my language learning journey for Spanish and Korean. I'm considering taking a Korean beginners class at the Sejong language school here in Los Angeles.
I’m also restarting at 30, quit my job to start grad school in August to switch careers into UX. Given the current tech market I’m holding my breath a bit 🤞🏾, but I’m hoping my physical/mental health will also improve when my current job ends next month.
I wish you the best of luck. And I agree, the job market sucks rn. I am only 25, but decided to quit my job and become an au pair in Germany. I am currently job searching for jobs in Europe, and am trying to change careers and possibly go to grad school. It is never too late to start anew!
Thank you for sharing this video with us , I am starting over at the age of 35 and I was feeling down ,this made my day , I also quit my job because I was severely underpaid and stressed out , I started to focus on my health , I am working on my Turkish and Spanish , I started reading again I picked up about 10 books that I have been enjoying reading ( fiction ) because I used to read only self -help books and classical books , I dug out my paints and brushes so that I can practice my painting skills that I have neglected to quit sometime , I started preparing for my Masters degree too ,I think even that we r doing many things we think that we r underachieving because we tend to compare ourselves to others . Keep up the good work Lindie you r doing great
OMG thank you for sharing this, I can relate so much to your experience. I'm 31, and the past two years have been the toughest. It all started after I split from my 13 year long partner - with whom I thought I'd be for the rest of my life. I remember seeing your own life updates back then and I felt I wasn't alone in my struggles. A job contract is finishing next month so I will take a short break before starting something new. I'll be going on my first trip to Japan in September! three weeks as well. It would have been nice to meet you there for a coffee. Sending best wishes to you! 🌷
as a silent follower of urs who has been looking up to you since years i somehow feel SO RELIEVED that you shared this video. ive been struggling a lot with my health too since a year and now im pretty sure that im just burnt out from all the stress ive unknowingly gone through. when you mentioned that you felt like your work wasnt valued, i related to that bit a lot. i put in so much effort and yet everytime it felt like a door was being shut right in front of my face. i thought i just needed to push myself harder but the aftermath was just detrimental for my health. ive always felt unwell, sick and extremely exhausted. things arent working out and they wont work out like this. i feel less alone knowing that im not the only one having to quit smth, settle for smth (hopefully) better and starting over again. thank you for sharing your plans with us. i wish you all the best LIndie!!
The key is to understand that life has its ups and downs, and it's always good to stay humble because we never know what the future holds. Restarting your life at 29 is a good thing. I'm 29 as well, and sometimes it feels like my life hasn't even started yet. When I was 23, I became a Christian, and everything I once believed changed, turning my life upside down. I'm still trying to figure things out, but I'm also doing my best not to let it drive me crazy. Anyway, you've always been an inspiration, and I wish you the best of luck.
Lindie - Thank you so much for sharing this. As someone who also restarted her life at 29, let me tell you, it gets so much better. It's difficult and the growth and feelings of satisfaction are definitely not linear but my advice would be just to give yourself grace. No one has it figured out. Applaud yourself for being brave enough to make these changes, for being open to the change, and putting yourself first. Also, I lived in Argentina for 2 years and highly recommend it if you're looking for a place to visit after you graduate in August. Good luck on your goals and I look forward to seeing more videos! Very excited for you and for what's to come :)
Hey Lindie, I have been watching your videos for couple of years now. And hearing from you feels like catching up with a friend once in a while. I love your courage. Lately life has been hard on me too and I want to start all over again. You encourage me a lot.
I honestly admire you so much. You are so smart, disciplined and well versed in many skills! A designer, a youtuber and video editor, a polyglott! Even though unexpected and unwanted change is so hard, when we look at all the things you are, the kind of person you are, there is apsolutely no chance you won't do amazing things in life! This change can be an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, starting a new, expanding your horizons! Comfort is great, and being close to someone and feel secure in life is ultimately the goal, BUT, there is so much time for you to have that! Nothing is lost and it's definitely not too late. You will just start your life now! No longer a student but fully independent, no children or spouse to have to consider when moving or achieving your goals or spending money. Just out there doing whatever you want for yourself. No compromises for any of your wishes! And then, everything else will fall in place. You will grow and expand and blossom, and others things and people will magnetically be drawn to that. Just don't be afraid, or be afraid and do still what you dreamed of, you got this! ❤
I don't know what it is about the age 29, but I literally did the same thing last year, quitting my job without having anything else lined up due to burnout. It was really scary at the time but in retrospect it all worked out great, as I'm sure it will for you too. I'm a fellow product designer based in Budapest, I'd be happy to meet up for a coffee whenever you're around 🤗
Hi, Lindie. I've been following you for seven or eight years now. Your videos have been a part of my language learning journey. I am now in Spain teaching English. I hope you can have the capability of discerning what lies in your future. Wishing you well, Lindie. God bless.
I'm so sorry to hear you've had such a tough time, but as someone who's on the cusb of taking decisions regarding education and proffesion, your message feels very comforting. Things rarely work out as we've planned, and that's ok
Yes to the book shelf tour! And about a book you want to write: How about writing down how you grew up in different countries, what they gave you and maybe what others in similar situations could learn? Or how to deal with the feeling of not being home anywhere? Just some thoughts :)
Hi Lindie! I'm a classical music professor who is about to move across the world with my family and start over. Your positive outlook is galvanizing!! 😊
I'm from the Netherlands! It'd be amazing to meet you, as I'm learning a few languages too! I'm also a christian, and I love the comment on how God will help you, and it's true, He has a plan for your life Lindie!
Keep going, you'll be fine. 29 is super young, you have plenty of time. I start over at 35. It's been 2 years, I'm still single, choose a new career path 👉 be a freelance writer. And building my blog. Life is never been better since I follow my heart 🎉 we got this! ❤
I just turned 32, and I am starting over. I am also trying to actually live rather than exist. I am autistic and have depression, anxiety, and ocd. Since I am still living with my parents, I don’t want to remain that way much longer, so I am trying to change that, too.
You are an inspiration!! Keep going and believe that everything sorts itself out... You are a brilliant, beautiful person and we believe in you too... blessings 😊
I'm in my 40's and trying to work out what I want to do with the rest of my life... I'm basically house bound, recovering from being bed bound and my capacity to physically (and mentally) do anything is affected by the list of chronic health challenges I face daily. My capacity changes day to day and hour by hour. I have had to look at the dreams I had when I was younger and realise that I am no longer able to reach them. I grieve the loss of being well, of being able to do whatever I wanted... It doesn't mean that I can't dream. It just means that I either have to work out ways to do what I want differently than I first imagined or I have to change what I want to fit my new reality. Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot
I think you are doing a marvelous job! At 29, you have a lot of time and energy left for a new adventure. You have brilliant talent, intelligence, and drive to bring anywhere. You overcame so much! I hope you can be happy wherever you choose to go❤
Lindie, I mean this with all respect; it sounds like you’ve been going through major adjustment periods in life and what helped me during these transitional times is going to therapy. Please consider therapy as supplemental to all of the other self-care habits you’re engaging in (exercise, getting enough sleep, hobbies). Therapy was the best gift I gave myself as an adult.
You've been through the mill, but I'm so impressed with the way you continue to learn new things and craft a life that you enjoy for yourself. Take it at your pace though, and although there are a lot of people rooting for you, I hope you don't take that as pressure - I have nothing but respect for you and your journey. Look after yourself first and foremost x
Sempre ouvi dos meus pais "saúde vem em primeiro lugar, o resto a gente corre atrás". Coloque sua saúde como prioridade, sem ela você não vai conseguir trabalhar e fazer o que gosta. Aproveite que muita coisa ruim já passou e descanse, volte renovada e reenergizada e nos atualize. Aqui no Brasil, quando acontece alguma coisa conosco e depois a gente vê que era algo que nos prejudicava ou nos prejudicaria muito, chamamos de "livramento". Boa sorte!
Lindie - loved to see this video from you!! Very validating and gives me a sense of solace in my own life. Having followed you since 2014-ish, I only see a woman who has grown and acchomplished so much. I found myself hating my career and out of a long term relationship after college and I thought my life was over. It had only just begun, and if I have to start all over again, so be it. Also, great taste in novels!!!
Come to Hungary girl!!! I’m 29 too, started new studies this year, trying to figure my life in a foreign country (I’m Polish, moved to Hungary a while ago), we’ll take good care of you here :)
Dutchie here! I got back to language learning again after a long time and also got back to your channel. Your story has been inspiring and I hope you’re taking good care of yourself. I’m from The Netherlands so if have any questions, let me know!
I'm 49 and have been through a few 'life reset' moments. They were tough experiences, but looking back they were pivotal moments that have allowed me to get to where I am now. If you haven't already, I recommend reading the book 'The Alchemist'. You will find hope in that story. All the best for your future Lindie.
Great to hear from you! I was able to connect with two people through your Discord before going to the Polyglot Conference. It was so nice to have friends at that huge event. So thank you for connecting us!
Thank you for sharing bits of your life with us, Lindie. It must've been difficult but you have handled everything so well up until now so I do believe you will be able to achieve what you set out to achieve and starting over at 29 is great! I also lost a loved one and the pain is unbearable. But hey, we live with the joy of their memory with us. Good luck on your thesis and new adventures!
I got laid off from my job last year, aged 25 and I was completely lost. My parents allowed me to move back home and I took a five month break before applying for another job. I look back and realize how necessary those five months were, I wouldn’t be the same had I jumped right back to work
Lindie, I’ve been following you for years now and I’ll always be here to chat if you need 💕 you’re really strong and should be so proud of yourself. Keep going ❤
Bro, working on your masters thesis when your MOTHER DIED?!? Let alone when your engagement dissolved? Dude….. hats off to you. I’ll keep you in my heart. I wish I could hug you. You’re doing great, more than great. Man oh man what a crazy thing to deal with. I’m sure that finishing what your mother would have wanted. ❤
Hi Lindie, thank you for sharing your story and journey. I think many of your viewers can relate on your when starting over. It can cause alot of ruckus and comments around us, but it's comforting to see other people sharing their stories as well. I hope you continue taking good care of yourself, your content is very valuable to your viewers. I'm from The Netherlands so feel free to ask questions if you have any
I'm 29 year old and I'm attempting to learn Korean, then later Aramaic, and Greek... and maybe just maybe Japanese... and Chinese? I want to become a polyglot like you, and you inspire me! I am unemployed and have not went to college and not been taking care of myself because of depression....so I am just starting over in life again. I have not lost hope because I am also a Christian, so I am very much looking forward to the future and the new me especially because I've got dreams! God bless y'all brothers and sisters in Christ! And cheers to all of us who are starting over!
@@LindieBotes Not really, I was thinking late 20's back when I first started watching. Just surprised you are not that much older than me. Tried Learning UX a couple years ago because of you, didn't like it and moved to development instead.
Thank you, I'm graduating in a few months, and lately I was thinking that once I'll start a "real" job I won't be in control of my time anymore. I was so scared to not have any time to relax, thinking that I will surely burnout and won't have a chance to recover anymore. I hope I'll be able to "just rest" as you are doing now when I'll need to❤
Lindie, I've been following you for 6 years now, and even though I am not as disciplined as you are, you've been such a major help for my language learning journey! Thank you so much...
aww, I hope you are doing well, wishing you the best from Spain! I had no idea you did design!! The job market in Spain is... meh especially for design and maybe a bit better with UI-UX but you'd get much better offers in idk Germany for example for the same position, but who knows! Barcelona is great for design actually but the cost of living is a bit crazy. AHH if you ever decided to move to Spain or come to Madrid and want some company just let us know! tbh I'm always amazed by the amount of things you do and your language learning journey! I'm going to turn 28 this year and I have no idea what to do career wise or in general, I'm a design graduate and not going to work in design for personal reasons and I saw your video and I was like: let's see what she's up to! Even if you don't have everything put together or if life feels like it is falling apart all at once, it's okay, you're so young and so talented and so amazing, it will only get better! or so I hope! you've worked so hard!!
Hey Lindie just want to let you know you seem like such a funny amazing person I love you personality. Your videos make my day thanks for being you. What a bright soul thanks for everything you do!
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Hi Lindie! I'm so sorry to hear about those sad things but I want you to know that I'm rooting for you. I think you're a great person and you'll find your happiness. Please consider coming to my country Poland - it's beautiful, you won't regret it! I'm 28 and I'm trying to start over after quitting my full-time job. It's scary but I know I made the right decision and just need to be patient now. Lots of love, you got this ❤❤❤
I feel similar things, except that I didn't have a lot of "life" built that I had to start again. :'D I lived abroad in the Netherlands with my boyfriend for about 1,5 years, made amazing friends and had a job I liked to go to day by day, but then in December I realised I had to move back home (for multiple reasons). We came back to our hometown Budapest at new year's, I started taking driving lessons (cars and driving have NEVER been a part of my life, so that's a huge deal for me), I was looking for a job but ended up going back to my former workplace, then my boyfriend and I broke up and I acknowledged after several months that I have really strong feelings for someone I met in the Netherlands. I am in a long-distance relationship now which is also completely new for me. I turned 30 in January and right now I have no idea what I want to do in the future or where, because I don't plan to live my life in Hungary, but I cannot decide where to try and go next. I'm trying to take a breezy approach and just wing it, see where my life wants to go on its own, because everything I've ever planned did not happen so far. :'D
Hi Lindie, you're always welcome in Belgium! I moved here on 1 July 2024 (I'll be 1 year exact in 2 days, wow!) to restart my life as well, and it has been great; I don't regret my decision at all. I hope you'll find your next home soon :)
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea as well (in college). The sleep doctor recommended either getting a retainer that kept my tongue from falling back, or to force/train myself to sleep on my side. He said I could stitch a tennis ball in a sock on the back of a t-shirt and wear that while sleeping, but I didn't find that helpful in the long term. He also recommended a product called the Rema Tee, and this has helped much more. It's basically inflatables in a belt that you wear around your chest to keep you on your side at night.
We love you Lindie ❤ thank you for sharing your life changes. For the past 4 years, I’ve been starting my life for the 4th time (changing jobs, friends, breakups, etc) 😅 every year, feels like it’s my first time again
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Sometimes people think that 29 is too old, but not, when you are 40 or later you realize that when were 29 you've just started your life. I'm 42 and I'm learning English in order to change my life.
you can do it! bless you!!!
same here brother, I know you're from Brazil, so good luck for all of us !!
Wishing you good luck :) I am at the same age and restarting my life for the second time. It's hard but working on yourself and making changes always provides the most satisfaction.
So true! My parents did not even meet until they were 40 and 42 and I wasn't born until my mom was nearly 44. They say the same thing as you. 29 is still so young and you don't need to have everything figured out in your 20's and 30's.
29!!! I just started over at 51. Anytime is the right time
It's crazy that for many of us millennials, when we were kids, we thought that by our 30's we would be marry, living in our forever homes with a stable dream job and maybe with one or two kids. And now, he we are - just beginning our lives, change paths now and again, learning each day more about ourselves and about the world, trying to stay sane, alive and afloat regardless of what life throws at us with each passing year, struggling to make sense of all of this, but most importantly - persevering in searching for joy and happiness in the little things in life, in those little moments that make us happy whilst tracing our own individual paths. Star strong, Lindie! 화이팅! ガンバレ ! ♡
Gosh tell me about it... it's a (lie??) societal message that we're pushed, especially as women, that we should be married by 30 or something is wrong with us. Whew. I'd rather be single at 30 than settle to be with the wrong person tbh! I love what you say about learning each day about ourselves and the world. Thank you for sharing ♡
@LindieBotes nothing is wrong with us it's the world we are living in it's not kind anymore and it's impossible to please... we are taught to live and love and be kind.. it turns there are lots of people expecting you to live like them no one wants you to be different and treated poorly if you are.. I'm 36 did single at a lowpaid job everything right and important for my siblings worked low paying jobs to be there for my 2 orphaned younger siblings.. called unwanted or unlovable or fool..and my older siblings make fun of me for not marrying men they know.. guess what I'll choose all these choices all over again because we only live once and we are allowed nooo are supposed to get up after we fall down we make our choices because this is our life.. let them live the way they want do want they want... we need to love ourselves because we matter... live life Happily ❤
@@Juju4me I am so sorry people said such horrible things to you. You have been through so much! I love your positive mindset.
I’m very happy to see that the people here are in similar situations, not happy that everyone is struggling, but that atleast we aren’t alone in our restarting process. Adding timelines for our lives can be beneficial but so many people think it’s the only way to do things and will act surprised or judgmental when you’re making adjustments or starting over.
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This same EXACT thing happened to me at 29. I broke up an engagement, thought my life was over. Then one year later here I am, in another continent, making TH-cam and in a healthy relationship. What's more! I'm adding another language! You got this Lindie🎉
Twinning! I like your Shorts btw!
30 years old, unemployed for 1 year (quited after 3 years of abuse) , single (and celibate) for 4 years, no friends except my sister, still living with my parents, OCD, GAD and depression diagnosis. And I thank God for every single thing. I am med free for a year now, I built my body in the gym and although I may "lack" any things, I have my life and health ans the people that I love the most. Heads up people we will never surrender 💪🏻
was the celibate part necessary to mention
Your story is very similar to mine, except I don't have depression, OCD, or GAD. I only have three friends: God, my mom, and my dog.
I've also been celibate for many years, and it was the best decision I ever made.
What you said is true, being healthy is the most important thing. It doesn’t matter if you have relationships or a great job; if you are not healthy, everything falls apart.
You are JUST 29 girl! look how many things has happened during last 5y, as many can happen in the near future :) Remember, sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together ❤️ I'm wishing you the best 🤞
I feel so old (turning 30 in a few months) but you saying this makes me feel much better :3 THank you!
Moses restarted his life at 80. Never is too late
This! Yes, we can restart any age.
reassuring
Paul did too (idk how old he was though).
Thank you for this comment. I needed to see that ❤
I'm taking a sabbatical too!
Wishing you the best of luck. My life turned upside down at 39 and I feel like I’m too old to restart my life but a lot of people are telling me that’s not true. Society makes it seem like you need to have it all figured out by your early 20s and that’s just not realistic.
It's too late when you are dead, thats it, dont listen to society
At 28 years old, going to 29, I was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, PMBCL lymphoma. One year later I’m 30 and I have to build my life from scratch. After many surgeries and 700 hours of chemotherapy I’m okay and I’m in remission but life is not the same. Few months before the diagnosis, I’ve moved to my husband’s country. So I’m in a new country, without any kind of stable career and facing health challenges. Life is unpredictable but it is beautiful too. You are not alone!
Wishing you the best after beating cancer!!!❤❤❤
@@akuma_hon thank you 💗
It's actually very common for people around 28-30. It's everybody's first Saturn return, makes us question our whole life, switch careers, divorce, move to different countries, buy a house. Which is actually a good thing, because you become more authentic through such experiences
I just turned 30 this week, and am in a very similar boat, except my life hasn't really started yet. I've never been married, engaged, or in a serious relationship. I had serious mental health issues in my early 20s that I didn't get help for til I was 25, and that's mostly what I've worked on for the last 5 years. I'm just now getting my life started. We got this Lindie
Happy 3rd decade of your life!! We got this indeed. Glad you are getting better now!
@@LindieBotes Thanks, Lindie!
You would be shocked how many people pass on because of job stress. You made a good move. You have many talents.
Goodness, yes. There's even a Japanese word for dying from overwork, it's rough
@@LindieBotes I'm a 74 year old American Senior. You inspire me, I started learning Italian 3 years ago. I have a wonderful teacher from Milan. Last month I started my first French lessons with a wonderful tutor from Grenoble, France. Stia bene e Portez-vous bien.
I'm about to turn 27 and I'm almost in the same situation.... I tried to end my life cause the overwhelm but now I'm like you... Redoing my life. So send you a lot of love and support. Good bless you
I am so sorry you found yourself in such a dark space. Your life has value! You are loved!!!
It will be okey. When 1 door closes the next are open.
I understand you much, I spent a lot of years studying architecture and after finish the university I found no job. Now I am studying foreign trade, but I want to study a post grad in landscape architecture soon. Wrong diagnosis is very dangerous. I wish that now your health is getting better now.
The most peark thing that you have writing books is that you don't need to hire a translator to translate your works to other languages.
i am also 29 F, have quit my job with no back up.. Felt physically and mentally sick from the job. my partner, friends and family saw me change (i wasnt bubbly anymore) I was depressed and tired. I ended up making the decision to leave. I felt like i made a huge mistake yet the right decision (huge mistake bc no income yet my health is improving!)😅
I felt ashamed like i failed at life, but i’m so glad to see i’m not the only one experiencing this ‘crisis’ at 29-30.
I wish you all the best in life :)
You're not alone! I quit my job with no back up to focus on my health! It's been 4 months now and still trying to figure out what I want to do next. Turning 34 in a couple of days...
I didn't even realize how stressed I was at my previous job even though my eye was twitching almost constantly. I went to the doctor, they did a bunch of tests and nothing, of course. Almost half of my face was twitching at that point. I finally decided to quit my job. The next day after leaving it my muscles stopped twitching and it never came back. Your body often tells you to stop what you are doing if it's too much. And now you have the freedom to do whatever. And I also want to move to Spain soon btw. :))
I'm starting over at 40. Others are starting over at 50, 60, 70 and on. The stability of marrying for life and working at one company until you retire is just not a thing anymore. We will all be starting over at multiple points and for differing reasons and not all of us will be happier or sadder than we would have been in the alternative life, but I do think we'll be more interesting.
Hi Lindie, so courageous to share your life struggles, disappointments, and challenges. You’ve accomplished more in 29 years than many accomplishment in a lifetime.
Your trust in God is such an example for His Glory!
Wow, thank you for your kind comment. It's really only God that's gotten me this far, I would have (and was very close to) given up a long time ago tbh...!
Lindie, it always amaze me how you share "bad" news, you embrace whatever is happening and put yourself back on your feet, with or without tears in your eyes. Really encouraging for many of us. Wishing you the best ❤.
It seems that everything is happening at the same time, and that’s overwhelming for you. Yes, you definitely need a good rest. Maybe going on a trip would be helpful, especially a walk in the forest to be close to nature. You could also try a Zen class or meditation. I like your attitude towards learning and life; please take good care of yourself. ❤
Don't feel bad, I sleep with a Bi-Pap machine every night.
It will take you awhile to get use to the sleep machine, but you will sleep sooooo much better once you get use to it.
Sorry for your loss 😔 I was diagnosed with M.E/CFS but fibromyalgia also fits what am currently experiencing with headaches, fatigue and stomach pains. Definitely stems from burnout, I am trying to manage my time and energy better but the best option would be to take the sabbatical when I can afford to. Well done to you for putting you and your health first and loving you better.
I'm 57 and I still feel young and believe in a contented present and future life... never dismay
I'm starting over at 29, too. I quit my job and am moving from de countryside to the biggest city of Brazil. It feels a little bit frightening, but if we want to see a change, we have to be the change. Good luck to us ❤
Another video of yours was recommended to me yesterday, and you have such a unique aura. Wish you the best!
@ana_carolina251 obrigadaaaaa 🥰🥰🥰
As a silent reader of your blog since many years ago, I admire your tenacity and faithfulness. Lots of things happened to you in 2 years but I only see an inspiring and strong person that I always admire. Keep shining and inspiring us!Godbless.
8 months ago I finished a Masters, left a relationship I had moved to a city for, started a job I didn't like, had to make completely new friends, feeling physical symptoms too... it was/is still hard sometimes, but I'm so proud of myself for getting here. It's hard to start over but eventually rewarding, taking time to focus on ourselves is something we don't do often. You got this!!
I live in Spain now, and finally feel at home here :) the sun, the people, the mediterranean life are definitely a good mix of things to help you get through tough times
Линди, ты невероятно талантливая, трудолюбивая и сильная! Когда я заметила у себя интерес к языкам, именно ты стала для меня настоящим вдохновением.
Сложности бывают всегда, но жизнь переменчива и «дорогу осилит идущий». Спасибо, что ты есть! Будь здорова и счастлива🫶🏼
You're such an inspiration Lindie. I'm 30, single, living in a city for work but with no family or friends there and recovering from a burn out. Your video made me feel seen in a society where you're "supposed" to have everything figured it out at that age. I wish you best ❤
This video provokes so many emotions, I've cried, I've laughed, felt inspired. I'm 32 now, unemployed, trying to change career, starting struggling with money, lost my dad 3 years ago. I have so many hopes and dreams and ideas, desperately want to move to another country (Spain as well), but also there're so many fears and uncertainties. Thank you for sharing your updates, it really helps as if talking with a friend ❤ and that would be so interesting to see more of the bookish content
Wow this comment made my day! I’m so sorry about your dad 💕 maybe I’ll see you in Spain one day! Sending lots of love
omg I'm also 29 and starting over. After living in 6 countries I feel like I don't like this working holiday life anymore and want to live in one place for a few years. I actually want to go back to live in France and maybe stay there for a while. It's not that I love what's happening to you but it's nice to feel we are not alone in this.
Wow, how do you feel like having lived in 6 places? I have also lived in 6 countries and it sure makes me confused as to where I am "from". I hope you enjoy France if you can go back!
@@LindieBotes Oh it definitely feels confusing. Though I feel mostly chilean because I lived half of my life there, I did leave that country like 4 years ago and when I'm back o visit I really don't feel "so" Chilean anymore. Thank you ! I'm trying my best to land a job there so I can move back. Now I'm living in Austria.
+1 to not feeling so Chilean anymore 😢 @@chilenaerrante
I really appreciate how transparent you are about what goes on in your life! As someone who also struggles with normal life things, it really makes me feel better to know I’m not the only one who’s not always having the best time ever or achieving everything I want all at once.
💚 I'm also 29 and recently quit a perfect-on-paper job without anything new lined up. Starting over is daunting, but it's also an opportunity to find a better fit. Wishing you the best!
Love your videos. Please don't quit TH-cam.
You've been dealt a very bad hand, but it's never too late to start over. Huge respect for sharing everything so openly, and for doing what is best for you instead of sticking it out in a job or situation you know deep-down is not for you. Godspeed!
You have all the time in the world. Take a breath.
I relate a lot to this video. I found your channel through your hungarian videos a few years ago. I was in my mid 20s and decided to quit my job and live in Hungary/travel around Europe for a year (which had always been a dream of mine). I’m SO glad i did, it was definitely a kind of crazy decision but it was also so fulfilling. But now I can totally relate to the feeling of “starting over”. I’m also 29 now and in a new country, applying to jobs, learning the local language, making friends, and just building a life. 90% of the time i feel like it’s really exciting and fun, but sometimes i do get a wave of feeling freaked out and ungrounded.
I appreciate you sharing these little pieces of your life, good luck with everything ❤️🙌
London in 2013 I walked on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Along the way I met a large number of youngish people that were transitioning through various stages of life. This would be a great opportunity to check back within yourself to find out next steps of your life. Your language skills definitely would be a great asset to you. Just a thought to recharge your inner voice. Hugs.
Respect this video so much - I’m early 30s and having a career change too, so I can really relate to seeing the future as both a challenge and source of excitement
Thank you Lindie to share your ups and downs and your real life. This encourages me to continue in hardships :)
OMG I'm in a very similar situation to you at the moment. Finished my master's, ended my relationship 6 months ago and moved in with my parents in the middle of nowhere. I had a lot of physical issues until I ended the relationship and then they all stopped within a week or two! I'm starting a business in my field and trying to get everything set up to move somewhere I've never been and basically set up a whole new life for myself with no one else's influence on my decisions. I'm also playing with a lot of ideas and picking up old skills and hobbies. It's so freeing and so terrifying. It's really hard but somehow I don't really regret any of the decisions I've made?
I really look forward to following your process and feeling a bit less alone in my blank slate life.
All the best Lindie! I watch your films about learning foeeign languages with big pleasure🥰
My undergraduate advisor also quit his corporate job at 29 and he explicitly told me that he started preparing for his professor job at 29. So I have no doubts that you'll be fine and do great Lindie. And I really hope you'll be happier as well, just as ny professor is!
It's fine to start again it is never too late. 🙂 we must keep learning.
Thanks for sharing, that's true!
30 is not old at all, we are always learning, it's a journey. I'm also starting a new profession in mid twenties. Good for you to rest and I'm sure you'll find peace. You've helped me a lot in leadning languages so thank you for that. Good luck to you
My mother get divorced with my toxic dad finally after 38 years of marriage… now she’s finally happy. You will see - everything will get well soon. You are strong, beautiful lady. And also you need to remember that yours mummy is always with you ❤
Thank you for sharing Lindie I'm happy your doing better and get the chance to start anew. You inspire me to travel more and restar my language learning journey for Spanish and Korean. I'm considering taking a Korean beginners class at the Sejong language school here in Los Angeles.
I’m also restarting at 30, quit my job to start grad school in August to switch careers into UX. Given the current tech market I’m holding my breath a bit 🤞🏾, but I’m hoping my physical/mental health will also improve when my current job ends next month.
I wish you the best of luck. And I agree, the job market sucks rn. I am only 25, but decided to quit my job and become an au pair in Germany. I am currently job searching for jobs in Europe, and am trying to change careers and possibly go to grad school. It is never too late to start anew!
I am 39 and starting from scratch. Thank you for sharing your story between ypu and the comments, I see that there is hope to turn things around.
Thank you for sharing this video with us , I am starting over at the age of 35 and I was feeling down ,this made my day , I also quit my job because I was severely underpaid and stressed out , I started to focus on my health , I am working on my Turkish and Spanish , I started reading again I picked up about 10 books that I have been enjoying reading ( fiction ) because I used to read only self -help books and classical books , I dug out my paints and brushes so that I can practice my painting skills that I have neglected to quit sometime , I started preparing for my Masters degree too ,I think even that we r doing many things we think that we r underachieving because we tend to compare ourselves to others . Keep up the good work Lindie you r doing great
OMG thank you for sharing this, I can relate so much to your experience. I'm 31, and the past two years have been the toughest. It all started after I split from my 13 year long partner - with whom I thought I'd be for the rest of my life. I remember seeing your own life updates back then and I felt I wasn't alone in my struggles.
A job contract is finishing next month so I will take a short break before starting something new. I'll be going on my first trip to Japan in September! three weeks as well. It would have been nice to meet you there for a coffee.
Sending best wishes to you! 🌷
as a silent follower of urs who has been looking up to you since years i somehow feel SO RELIEVED that you shared this video. ive been struggling a lot with my health too since a year and now im pretty sure that im just burnt out from all the stress ive unknowingly gone through. when you mentioned that you felt like your work wasnt valued, i related to that bit a lot. i put in so much effort and yet everytime it felt like a door was being shut right in front of my face. i thought i just needed to push myself harder but the aftermath was just detrimental for my health. ive always felt unwell, sick and extremely exhausted. things arent working out and they wont work out like this. i feel less alone knowing that im not the only one having to quit smth, settle for smth (hopefully) better and starting over again. thank you for sharing your plans with us. i wish you all the best LIndie!!
The key is to understand that life has its ups and downs, and it's always good to stay humble because we never know what the future holds.
Restarting your life at 29 is a good thing. I'm 29 as well, and sometimes it feels like my life hasn't even started yet.
When I was 23, I became a Christian, and everything I once believed changed, turning my life upside down. I'm still trying to figure things out, but I'm also doing my best not to let it drive me crazy.
Anyway, you've always been an inspiration, and I wish you the best of luck.
Lindie - Thank you so much for sharing this. As someone who also restarted her life at 29, let me tell you, it gets so much better. It's difficult and the growth and feelings of satisfaction are definitely not linear but my advice would be just to give yourself grace. No one has it figured out. Applaud yourself for being brave enough to make these changes, for being open to the change, and putting yourself first.
Also, I lived in Argentina for 2 years and highly recommend it if you're looking for a place to visit after you graduate in August.
Good luck on your goals and I look forward to seeing more videos! Very excited for you and for what's to come :)
All the best Lindie. Life happens and we have to move on. You look great. Hope you improve your health condition. It is nice to have you back
Hey Lindie,
I have been watching your videos for couple of years now. And hearing from you feels like catching up with a friend once in a while. I love your courage. Lately life has been hard on me too and I want to start all over again. You encourage me a lot.
Books.
Resetting my nervous system has been my goal for the past year. I received encouraging vibes from this video. Thank you and good luck.
You are so welcome!
I honestly admire you so much. You are so smart, disciplined and well versed in many skills! A designer, a youtuber and video editor, a polyglott! Even though unexpected and unwanted change is so hard, when we look at all the things you are, the kind of person you are, there is apsolutely no chance you won't do amazing things in life! This change can be an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, starting a new, expanding your horizons! Comfort is great, and being close to someone and feel secure in life is ultimately the goal, BUT, there is so much time for you to have that! Nothing is lost and it's definitely not too late. You will just start your life now! No longer a student but fully independent, no children or spouse to have to consider when moving or achieving your goals or spending money. Just out there doing whatever you want for yourself. No compromises for any of your wishes!
And then, everything else will fall in place. You will grow and expand and blossom, and others things and people will magnetically be drawn to that.
Just don't be afraid, or be afraid and do still what you dreamed of, you got this! ❤
I don't know what it is about the age 29, but I literally did the same thing last year, quitting my job without having anything else lined up due to burnout. It was really scary at the time but in retrospect it all worked out great, as I'm sure it will for you too. I'm a fellow product designer based in Budapest, I'd be happy to meet up for a coffee whenever you're around 🤗
Yay! Thank you for sharing! It's really nice to meet a fellow product designer. I'd love to hang out with you in Budapest!
Hi, Lindie. I've been following you for seven or eight years now. Your videos have been a part of my language learning journey. I am now in Spain teaching English. I hope you can have the capability of discerning what lies in your future. Wishing you well, Lindie. God bless.
I'm so sorry to hear you've had such a tough time, but as someone who's on the cusb of taking decisions regarding education and proffesion, your message feels very comforting. Things rarely work out as we've planned, and that's ok
Yes to the book shelf tour! And about a book you want to write: How about writing down how you grew up in different countries, what they gave you and maybe what others in similar situations could learn? Or how to deal with the feeling of not being home anywhere? Just some thoughts :)
Hi Lindie! I'm a classical music professor who is about to move across the world with my family and start over. Your positive outlook is galvanizing!! 😊
I'm from the Netherlands! It'd be amazing to meet you, as I'm learning a few languages too! I'm also a christian, and I love the comment on how God will help you, and it's true, He has a plan for your life Lindie!
Right, God has only good plans for our life (Jeremiah 29,11). All will be great🌺
@@aga9520 Amen! 🙏
Keep going, you'll be fine. 29 is super young, you have plenty of time. I start over at 35. It's been 2 years, I'm still single, choose a new career path 👉 be a freelance writer. And building my blog. Life is never been better since I follow my heart 🎉 we got this! ❤
I just turned 32, and I am starting over. I am also trying to actually live rather than exist. I am autistic and have depression, anxiety, and ocd. Since I am still living with my parents, I don’t want to remain that way much longer, so I am trying to change that, too.
You are an inspiration!! Keep going and believe that everything sorts itself out...
You are a brilliant, beautiful person and we believe in you too... blessings 😊
I'm in my 40's and trying to work out what I want to do with the rest of my life... I'm basically house bound, recovering from being bed bound and my capacity to physically (and mentally) do anything is affected by the list of chronic health challenges I face daily. My capacity changes day to day and hour by hour.
I have had to look at the dreams I had when I was younger and realise that I am no longer able to reach them. I grieve the loss of being well, of being able to do whatever I wanted... It doesn't mean that I can't dream. It just means that I either have to work out ways to do what I want differently than I first imagined or I have to change what I want to fit my new reality.
Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot
I think you are doing a marvelous job! At 29, you have a lot of time and energy left for a new adventure. You have brilliant talent, intelligence, and drive to bring anywhere. You overcame so much! I hope you can be happy wherever you choose to go❤
sometimes you need to burn it all down to build it back up for the person you are now. wishing you all the best
Lindie, I mean this with all respect; it sounds like you’ve been going through major adjustment periods in life and what helped me during these transitional times is going to therapy.
Please consider therapy as supplemental to all of the other self-care habits you’re engaging in (exercise, getting enough sleep, hobbies). Therapy was the best gift I gave myself as an adult.
Hi! I do go to therapy and it’s been great 😊
You've been through the mill, but I'm so impressed with the way you continue to learn new things and craft a life that you enjoy for yourself. Take it at your pace though, and although there are a lot of people rooting for you, I hope you don't take that as pressure - I have nothing but respect for you and your journey. Look after yourself first and foremost x
Sempre ouvi dos meus pais "saúde vem em primeiro lugar, o resto a gente corre atrás". Coloque sua saúde como prioridade, sem ela você não vai conseguir trabalhar e fazer o que gosta. Aproveite que muita coisa ruim já passou e descanse, volte renovada e reenergizada e nos atualize. Aqui no Brasil, quando acontece alguma coisa conosco e depois a gente vê que era algo que nos prejudicava ou nos prejudicaria muito, chamamos de "livramento". Boa sorte!
Lindie - loved to see this video from you!! Very validating and gives me a sense of solace in my own life. Having followed you since 2014-ish, I only see a woman who has grown and acchomplished so much. I found myself hating my career and out of a long term relationship after college and I thought my life was over. It had only just begun, and if I have to start all over again, so be it. Also, great taste in novels!!!
Come to Hungary girl!!! I’m 29 too, started new studies this year, trying to figure my life in a foreign country (I’m Polish, moved to Hungary a while ago), we’ll take good care of you here :)
Lindie! so proud of you, your resilience, and your multi-facted talent. I know you'll figure it out
Dutchie here! I got back to language learning again after a long time and also got back to your channel. Your story has been inspiring and I hope you’re taking good care of yourself. I’m from The Netherlands so if have any questions, let me know!
I'm 49 and have been through a few 'life reset' moments. They were tough experiences, but looking back they were pivotal moments that have allowed me to get to where I am now. If you haven't already, I recommend reading the book 'The Alchemist'. You will find hope in that story. All the best for your future Lindie.
Great to hear from you! I was able to connect with two people through your Discord before going to the Polyglot Conference. It was so nice to have friends at that huge event. So thank you for connecting us!
Thank you for sharing bits of your life with us, Lindie. It must've been difficult but you have handled everything so well up until now so I do believe you will be able to achieve what you set out to achieve and starting over at 29 is great! I also lost a loved one and the pain is unbearable. But hey, we live with the joy of their memory with us. Good luck on your thesis and new adventures!
I got laid off from my job last year, aged 25 and I was completely lost. My parents allowed me to move back home and I took a five month break before applying for another job. I look back and realize how necessary those five months were, I wouldn’t be the same had I jumped right back to work
Lindie, I’ve been following you for years now and I’ll always be here to chat if you need 💕 you’re really strong and should be so proud of yourself. Keep going ❤
Bro, working on your masters thesis when your MOTHER DIED?!? Let alone when your engagement dissolved? Dude….. hats off to you. I’ll keep you in my heart. I wish I could hug you. You’re doing great, more than great. Man oh man what a crazy thing to deal with. I’m sure that finishing what your mother would have wanted. ❤
Hi Lindie, thank you for sharing your story and journey. I think many of your viewers can relate on your when starting over. It can cause alot of ruckus and comments around us, but it's comforting to see other people sharing their stories as well. I hope you continue taking good care of yourself, your content is very valuable to your viewers.
I'm from The Netherlands so feel free to ask questions if you have any
I'm 29 year old and I'm attempting to learn Korean, then later Aramaic, and Greek... and maybe just maybe Japanese... and Chinese? I want to become a polyglot like you, and you inspire me! I am unemployed and have not went to college and not been taking care of myself because of depression....so I am just starting over in life again. I have not lost hope because I am also a Christian, so I am very much looking forward to the future and the new me especially because I've got dreams! God bless y'all brothers and sisters in Christ! And cheers to all of us who are starting over!
Been watching this channel for years using some of the tips on learning languages from here and there, didn't know she was this young.
👀 do I look way older?
@@LindieBotes Not really, I was thinking late 20's back when I first started watching. Just surprised you are not that much older than me. Tried Learning UX a couple years ago because of you, didn't like it and moved to development instead.
Thank you, I'm graduating in a few months, and lately I was thinking that once I'll start a "real" job I won't be in control of my time anymore. I was so scared to not have any time to relax, thinking that I will surely burnout and won't have a chance to recover anymore.
I hope I'll be able to "just rest" as you are doing now when I'll need to❤
Lindie, I've been following you for 6 years now, and even though I am not as disciplined as you are, you've been such a major help for my language learning journey! Thank you so much...
aww, I hope you are doing well, wishing you the best from Spain! I had no idea you did design!! The job market in Spain is... meh especially for design and maybe a bit better with UI-UX but you'd get much better offers in idk Germany for example for the same position, but who knows! Barcelona is great for design actually but the cost of living is a bit crazy. AHH if you ever decided to move to Spain or come to Madrid and want some company just let us know! tbh I'm always amazed by the amount of things you do and your language learning journey! I'm going to turn 28 this year and I have no idea what to do career wise or in general, I'm a design graduate and not going to work in design for personal reasons and I saw your video and I was like: let's see what she's up to! Even if you don't have everything put together or if life feels like it is falling apart all at once, it's okay, you're so young and so talented and so amazing, it will only get better! or so I hope! you've worked so hard!!
Hey Lindie just want to let you know you seem like such a funny amazing person I love you personality. Your videos make my day thanks for being you. What a bright soul thanks for everything you do!
Hi Lindie! I'm so sorry to hear about those sad things but I want you to know that I'm rooting for you. I think you're a great person and you'll find your happiness. Please consider coming to my country Poland - it's beautiful, you won't regret it! I'm 28 and I'm trying to start over after quitting my full-time job. It's scary but I know I made the right decision and just need to be patient now. Lots of love, you got this ❤❤❤
I would looooove to visit Poland too! Polish is just so hard for me hahaha. You got this, congrats on your fresh start!
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I feel similar things, except that I didn't have a lot of "life" built that I had to start again. :'D I lived abroad in the Netherlands with my boyfriend for about 1,5 years, made amazing friends and had a job I liked to go to day by day, but then in December I realised I had to move back home (for multiple reasons). We came back to our hometown Budapest at new year's, I started taking driving lessons (cars and driving have NEVER been a part of my life, so that's a huge deal for me), I was looking for a job but ended up going back to my former workplace, then my boyfriend and I broke up and I acknowledged after several months that I have really strong feelings for someone I met in the Netherlands. I am in a long-distance relationship now which is also completely new for me. I turned 30 in January and right now I have no idea what I want to do in the future or where, because I don't plan to live my life in Hungary, but I cannot decide where to try and go next. I'm trying to take a breezy approach and just wing it, see where my life wants to go on its own, because everything I've ever planned did not happen so far. :'D
Hi Lindie, you're always welcome in Belgium! I moved here on 1 July 2024 (I'll be 1 year exact in 2 days, wow!) to restart my life as well, and it has been great; I don't regret my decision at all. I hope you'll find your next home soon :)
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea as well (in college). The sleep doctor recommended either getting a retainer that kept my tongue from falling back, or to force/train myself to sleep on my side. He said I could stitch a tennis ball in a sock on the back of a t-shirt and wear that while sleeping, but I didn't find that helpful in the long term. He also recommended a product called the Rema Tee, and this has helped much more. It's basically inflatables in a belt that you wear around your chest to keep you on your side at night.
All the love and courage to you
Getting engaged again after less than 2 months after a broken engagement. Girl, you have dodged a bullet!
You got this, Lindie 😊 I'm rooting for you.
books :)
it would be nice to hear more about it!
We love you Lindie ❤ thank you for sharing your life changes.
For the past 4 years, I’ve been starting my life for the 4th time (changing jobs, friends, breakups, etc) 😅 every year, feels like it’s my first time again