Hi Emily! I love seeing how you use your planner and health journal. Thank you for being so open about your mental health - it’s comforting to hear how other people approach and manage harder times, and I appreciate your reminder that we can always claw our way out of them, one better day at a time :) Also, your videos have given me the inspiration to throw my first watercolours on upcoming journal pages and I love it! Your channel is funny and uplifting and just a little bit snarky (and I mean this in the most appreciative way!) and I look forward to more!
You are such an inspiration to keep going (I struggle daily with clinical depression and anxiety) and it feels like watching a friend, so thank you so much for that. More of us need to be open about our mental health; it will lead to more compassion and less stigma around the whole subject. I started youtube videos this year to give me a small creative outlet, really. I have to do my youtube for love...as only about four people ever watch my videos lol so it's a good job I enjoy it XD. I find it relaxing though, the whole process of making them gets me out of my head for a little while, so I just ...ya know...keep doing it. I've found keeping a mood tracker doesn't change my moods for the better exactly, but it does help me to look at a period of the last three months, say, and see patterns/ recognise whether my medication etc is working. It's been really handy for continued treatment with my doctor. Thanks again for the renewed motivation! xx
Every day is a new day to try again. At least that's what I tell myself. We are human and we can't be perfect. Wouldn't it be nice if we only had 1 thing a day to focus on?! But we have 100's! Thanks for sharing the details of your life. You seem so sweet. A great mom, wife, daughter etc. Love your sense of humor! Keep smiling...
Kimberly Duncan Thank you Kimberly, what a sweet thing to say. I am entirely flawed but all we can do is keep waking up and trying to do better, right. I like sharing about my feelings because I feel like I can’t be the only one who struggles😊❤️
Susan Beckett Thank you Susan! I really hope so. I feel like we all shouldn’t feel isolated in our feelings, so I hope someone feels better hearing they aren’t alone!
anna74 wilhelmina I’m so happy that you found me too!❤️ I will answer honestly answer any questions related to my depression and anxiety. I don’t want anyone to feel like they are alone in their feelings🙂
Thanks for being open about your mental health! As someone who also takes meds for anxiety, I believe it's important to talk about. I also have found so much use in tracking my mood and events in my life to see why I have cycles of extreme emotion or anxiety.
I’m so glad you’re here Ami!😊 I will honestly talk about anything related to my mental health journey. I would hate for someone to feel isolated and alone in their feelings. So at least they know there’s one other person that struggles with even the most basic things😉
I really admire how open you are with your health and wellness journal. This should help a lot of young women that struggle with the ups and downs of their daily lives and feelings. I believe it is very common. Kudos to ya😊 xo Beth
I also finally got to finish the last few minutes of your video, as I couldn't before cuz of party plans and fussy kids. -hugs- we've all been there, Lord knows I have, those bad days get better. You get back up, thank you for being open and honest about them. Fun note; I hope you had fun at happy hour and do tell us what it was like to swim outside in the snow. Was the pool heated, lol. x Marieke
Thank you for sharing your health journal, it had made me think that maybe I should start a health one too. I have battled depression and anxiety/stress for many years and never thought to track it. I think it would help to have a mood tracker and for the anxiety. I love your videos, you're such an honest and open person, and fun. Hope you enjoyed happy hour. TFS xx
11craftycats Thank you!😚 I would recommend a specific place to keep track of things like that. I feel like it helps me sort myself out and take control. I definitely see patterns in my behaviors and things that prompt a “spiral” as my husband calls them😂 I feel like knowledge is power. The trick is to track it without any judgement attached. If you start beating yourself up over having to write down that you had a tough day than it becomes counterproductive. good luck my friend❤️😘
I totally feel you about writing down things in two places. I use a Hobonichi weeks for my everyday carry, but I've started to use a bullet journal to track more information as well as tasks for work. I do write events/appointments/etc in both, but I don't want to carry my A5 size bujo around with me! I do feel that writing it two times helps me retain the information and make more thoughtful decisions - I am the kind of person that learns/remembers by doing and writing things down multiple times. It works for me, plus I love using my pens and supplies so I enjoy it!
Priya YES!! I love writing in my planners! It’s a meditative exercise. My husband is still trying to figure me out🤣 How is possible that I still forget things!!? My little purse notebook is a passport size Midori TN and that’s kind of like my “bullet journal” I make to do lists and stuff like that! I love that combo of planner and bullet journal!
Oh Emily, soooooo many things you said ive I either thought myself many times, or could've/HAVE said. We are so similar mentally and in habit it's uncanny. And I've been trying to implement the "clean a little every day" thing for months and just can't seem to get a handle on it. So what do I do? Absolutely nothing. Then punish myself mentally. I take wellbutrin and prozac for depression and anxiety. That said, I can't help but feel that I should be a generally "happier" person than I am most the time. One place where we seem to differ is I struggle hard with either "making" or "letting" (depending on how you look at it) myself enjoy and utilize my hobbies because... I'm too tired, or not in the mood etc...Thanks so much for sharing. It helped me get a little insight into myself and helps me feel like maybe I'm not quite as crazy as I think I am sometimes.🙄😏Another great video. Good job you.
Alice Bravo We so sound very similar!! I also take Wellbutrin and Prozac, I’ve tried one or the other but neither make me feel as ‘normal’ as both together. I think it’s my balanced sweet spot. I definitely have a hard time beating myself up about still not being “as happy as I think I should be” whatever that means. I realized that I don’t want any amount of medication to change who I am. There is an element of ME that is just a little sarcastic and bitchy and sometimes pessimistic, but that’s a part of my personality and my humor and just me. My husband told me he wouldn’t want me to be happy all the time or in a great mood all the time because then I wouldn’t be me.😂 I think the trick is embracing this part of ourselves and using it for good and not letting it overtake us❤️😘
Velvet Sun I purchased this one from the website Stickerific last year. I first saw it on Tokyo Pen shop, but they were all sold out! I haven’t been able to find it anywhere to link it for you guys! You aren’t the only one that loves it, it’s so adorable😍 I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the 2020 release and let you all know when I see them! I hope they do another cat one🤞😊
Judelyn Miel Thank you Judelyn! The Midori planner was from a website called Stickeriffic. Unfortunately, they are all sold out of the 2019 cat version and I can’t find it anywhere else. When I see the 2020 version come out I will be sure to let you guys know! I keep an eye on the TH-cam channel for Tokyo Pen Shop. That’s where I learned about it last year😊❤️
Michelle Garcia No! Only like three inches, but I never saw any plows so driving looked treacherous. I just stood at the window and watched people get stuck on the hill with their wheels spinning. One by one. I was yelling from the 35th floor. “Noooo, don’t do it!!! You won’t make it. Turn around little Prius!!!!😣”
Hi Emily! I love seeing how you use your planner and health journal. Thank you for being so open about your mental health - it’s comforting to hear how other people approach and manage harder times, and I appreciate your reminder that we can always claw our way out of them, one better day at a time :)
Also, your videos have given me the inspiration to throw my first watercolours on upcoming journal pages and I love it! Your channel is funny and uplifting and just a little bit snarky (and I mean this in the most appreciative way!) and I look forward to more!
You are such an inspiration to keep going (I struggle daily with clinical depression and anxiety) and it feels like watching a friend, so thank you so much for that. More of us need to be open about our mental health; it will lead to more compassion and less stigma around the whole subject. I started youtube videos this year to give me a small creative outlet, really. I have to do my youtube for love...as only about four people ever watch my videos lol so it's a good job I enjoy it XD. I find it relaxing though, the whole process of making them gets me out of my head for a little while, so I just ...ya know...keep doing it. I've found keeping a mood tracker doesn't change my moods for the better exactly, but it does help me to look at a period of the last three months, say, and see patterns/ recognise whether my medication etc is working. It's been really handy for continued treatment with my doctor. Thanks again for the renewed motivation! xx
Every day is a new day to try again. At least that's what I tell myself. We are human and we can't be perfect. Wouldn't it be nice if we only had 1 thing a day to focus on?! But we have 100's! Thanks for sharing the details of your life. You seem so sweet. A great mom, wife, daughter etc. Love your sense of humor! Keep smiling...
Kimberly Duncan Thank you Kimberly, what a sweet thing to say. I am entirely flawed but all we can do is keep waking up and trying to do better, right. I like sharing about my feelings because I feel like I can’t be the only one who struggles😊❤️
I just wanted you to know that you are a little ray of sunshine in my day.
Carmen That is so sweet❤️ Thank you so much☺️
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What a great video. You have a way of sharing that is so genuine and encouraging.
Susan Beckett Thank you Susan! I really hope so. I feel like we all shouldn’t feel isolated in our feelings, so I hope someone feels better hearing they aren’t alone!
Thanks for charing about your mental health. ❤️ I’m soo happy that I found your TH-cam channel. You are both funny and real.
anna74 wilhelmina I’m so happy that you found me too!❤️ I will answer honestly answer any questions related to my depression and anxiety. I don’t want anyone to feel like they are alone in their feelings🙂
Thanks for being open about your mental health! As someone who also takes meds for anxiety, I believe it's important to talk about. I also have found so much use in tracking my mood and events in my life to see why I have cycles of extreme emotion or anxiety.
I just recently found your channel and loving all the content. It’s so refreshing to hear you talk so candidly about your mental health struggles.
I’m so glad you’re here Ami!😊 I will honestly talk about anything related to my mental health journey. I would hate for someone to feel isolated and alone in their feelings. So at least they know there’s one other person that struggles with even the most basic things😉
I really admire how open you are with your health and wellness journal. This should help a lot of young women that struggle with the ups and downs of their daily lives and feelings. I believe it is very common. Kudos to ya😊 xo Beth
Beth McDonald Thank you Beth! I really hope it does help someone❤️ We are all entirely too hard on ourselves.
I also finally got to finish the last few minutes of your video, as I couldn't before cuz of party plans and fussy kids. -hugs- we've all been there, Lord knows I have, those bad days get better. You get back up, thank you for being open and honest about them. Fun note; I hope you had fun at happy hour and do tell us what it was like to swim outside in the snow. Was the pool heated, lol. x Marieke
The shitty kitty cracked me up. Love your notes. I am not the only one lol. Loved the 3 new videos. Enjoy the happy hour.
Stephanie Hoffert no, you are definitely not the only one!😂❤️ Shitty kitty is a real mood😒
Thank you for sharing your health journal, it had made me think that maybe I should start a health one too. I have battled depression and anxiety/stress for many years and never thought to track it. I think it would help to have a mood tracker and for the anxiety.
I love your videos, you're such an honest and open person, and fun.
Hope you enjoyed happy hour.
TFS xx
11craftycats Thank you!😚 I would recommend a specific place to keep track of things like that. I feel like it helps me sort myself out and take control. I definitely see patterns in my behaviors and things that prompt a “spiral” as my husband calls them😂 I feel like knowledge is power. The trick is to track it without any judgement attached. If you start beating yourself up over having to write down that you had a tough day than it becomes counterproductive. good luck my friend❤️😘
@@EmiLou.Arts320 Good advice, thank you xx
This was an awesome and inspirational video!! 💗
curlybooks I’m so glad that you liked it! That’s great!❤️😊
Thanks for sharing this planner. I like a lot of things that you do in there. New friend to your channel!
I’m glad you’re here! Thank you for watching and subscribing😊❤️
I totally feel you about writing down things in two places. I use a Hobonichi weeks for my everyday carry, but I've started to use a bullet journal to track more information as well as tasks for work. I do write events/appointments/etc in both, but I don't want to carry my A5 size bujo around with me! I do feel that writing it two times helps me retain the information and make more thoughtful decisions - I am the kind of person that learns/remembers by doing and writing things down multiple times. It works for me, plus I love using my pens and supplies so I enjoy it!
Priya YES!! I love writing in my planners! It’s a meditative exercise. My husband is still trying to figure me out🤣 How is possible that I still forget things!!? My little purse notebook is a passport size Midori TN and that’s kind of like my “bullet journal” I make to do lists and stuff like that! I love that combo of planner and bullet journal!
Thanks for sharing all of that. Hope your vacation goes well. Love the snow swimming thing!
Victoria Mcmaine Thanks Victoria! I’m hoping it snows more this afternoon so I can go out in the snow!😄
Love the quotes you used in your journal and copied some of them for mine as well......they are definitely needed!🙂
Donna Cubicciotti good I’m glad you got them! Those are some of my favorites❤️😘
Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed the video. Gave me some new ideas.
joyintheNW great! I’m glad you got some new ideas. Thanks for watching!!❤️😊
I went to research intermittent fasting. Sounds like something I could try. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Marieke Neat! I’ve talked a little bit about it here and there, but I know there are much for informed people out there!😀
Oh Emily, soooooo many things you said ive I either thought myself many times, or could've/HAVE said. We are so similar mentally and in habit it's uncanny. And I've been trying to implement the "clean a little every day" thing for months and just can't seem to get a handle on it. So what do I do? Absolutely nothing. Then punish myself mentally. I take wellbutrin and prozac for depression and anxiety. That said, I can't help but feel that I should be a generally "happier" person than I am most the time. One place where we seem to differ is I struggle hard with either "making" or "letting" (depending on how you look at it) myself enjoy and utilize my hobbies because... I'm too tired, or not in the mood etc...Thanks so much for sharing. It helped me get a little insight into myself and helps me feel like maybe I'm not quite as crazy as I think I am sometimes.🙄😏Another great video. Good job you.
Alice Bravo We so sound very similar!! I also take Wellbutrin and Prozac, I’ve tried one or the other but neither make me feel as ‘normal’ as both together. I think it’s my balanced sweet spot. I definitely have a hard time beating myself up about still not being “as happy as I think I should be” whatever that means. I realized that I don’t want any amount of medication to change who I am. There is an element of ME that is just a little sarcastic and bitchy and sometimes pessimistic, but that’s a part of my personality and my humor and just me. My husband told me he wouldn’t want me to be happy all the time or in a great mood all the time because then I wouldn’t be me.😂 I think the trick is embracing this part of ourselves and using it for good and not letting it overtake us❤️😘
I love the size of these planner/journals! Do you recall where you got them?
Where can I purchase that little cat agenda?!?! Love!!
Velvet Sun I purchased this one from the website Stickerific last year. I first saw it on Tokyo Pen shop, but they were all sold out! I haven’t been able to find it anywhere to link it for you guys! You aren’t the only one that loves it, it’s so adorable😍 I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the 2020 release and let you all know when I see them! I hope they do another cat one🤞😊
I'm so glad I came across your channel and love your videos. Where did you get that midori cat planner of yours?
Judelyn Miel Thank you Judelyn! The Midori planner was from a website called Stickeriffic. Unfortunately, they are all sold out of the 2019 cat version and I can’t find it anywhere else. When I see the 2020 version come out I will be sure to let you guys know! I keep an eye on the TH-cam channel for Tokyo Pen Shop. That’s where I learned about it last year😊❤️
EmiLou. Arts Thank you 😊
Yay! Go have fun at Happy Hour!!! Did it snow 8 inches???
Michelle Garcia No! Only like three inches, but I never saw any plows so driving looked treacherous. I just stood at the window and watched people get stuck on the hill with their wheels spinning. One by one. I was yelling from the 35th floor. “Noooo, don’t do it!!! You won’t make it. Turn around little Prius!!!!😣”
EmiLou. Arts That is what it’s like here with low water crossings. Unless you drive a monster truck, don’t try it!