What are YOUR 3 pieces of best life advice? Please like this video and share them with me in the comments below! 🤗

@stjabnful

Жыл бұрын

Happy happy birthday! Wishing you a healthy day- today and everyday! 🎉❤

@FighterGirlChunLi

Жыл бұрын

Happy 40th Birthday Marisa! ❤️🎂❤️

@ElizabethDohertyThomas

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I just turned 47. Hmmm 3 pieces of best life advice. A superficial one, at age 40 I decided if my body felt like dancing to the music, I would, REGARDLESS of where I was (in my car, in a restaurant, in church, in the mall.) Life is so damn short, people. DANCE with the joy your body is spewing from your veins. More serious advice: Act if you're feeling disconnected or resentful. I've quit so many jobs that made me miserable and while it's super stressful to do so, I have zero regrets. Likely, resentfulnes means you're out of alignment with your job, your spouse, or your values... analyze but then act so those negative feelings go away, even if you don't have a solution, naming the feeling is step one..opportunity is on the other side.. Third: Cultivating good interpersonal boundaries while appreciating others may try to invade yours because it's just human nature. :) We all have endless choices in how we react or respond so learn more if you're stuck on "passive or aggressive" as the only two you do.

@liselotte2876

Жыл бұрын

I just have got one: Sorgen machen ist wie ein Schaukelstuhl. Man ist zwar beschäftigt, aber man kommt nicht weiter. Worrying is like a rocking chair. You are well occupied, but you can't move on. ❤

@alexanevin7917

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉. My best advise- ,,You are not responsible for other people's feelings. It is their decision."

Every decade brings new things. I was 41 when I had a daughter. Those were wonderful years, In my 60's I had cancer, but survived. But my husband died. Now I'm 72. I feel great and I'm going to make sure I enjoy every year I have left to live.

@Gladysamah.

Жыл бұрын

Love you ♡♡

@jul4173

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your post, somehow I needed it. I am 39, have been trying to have a child for 6 years now, had a miscarriage. Nothing special, but somehow I gave up. Reading your words gave me a bit of hope. Cheers!

@elizabeth__official

Жыл бұрын

@@jul4173you got this! Keep being positive. I’ve been trying for over 18 years now with no luck. I’m 41 years old now. Keep praying and be positive. Sending you lots of love and hugs. Happiness is the key.

@IslandGurl85

Жыл бұрын

That’s good to hear I am single now 37 I hope that at 41 I will be married and have a child this gives me hope

@kap849

Жыл бұрын

I'm 32, I just started working after being unemployed for close to two years, the day I moved for my new job 40 days ago, my mum passed away at 75. It was abrupt! When I think about the life we had with her, I keep telling myself that I have so many years ahead of me, so I cannot give up on life. Life is fleeting and mine is to work hard, live each day like it's my last and remain faithful to God. I mean I'm only 32, I could live for another 40 years!

The most important thing you can give your children is your time. The most important and hardest thing not to give them is baggage.

Life advice 1) Never give up on yourself, you can achieve anything. 2) When you feel like you can't get up, DO IT ANYWAY! 3) Failing is a temporary experience, and so is winning.

I'm 48!! 1- walk in grace and mercy 2- have boundaries (no is a complete sentence) 3- things are just that... The future matters but the current moment is all we really have so be present. ❤️

@Gladysamah.

Жыл бұрын

So true that ♡♡

@justjoy8355

Жыл бұрын

Love this so much. Thank you!

@coreypack

Жыл бұрын

Here I am in my early thirties thinking its too late for me! Too late to get a stable, fulfilling career, too late to get married and have kids! Letting my negative and toxic people get stuck in my head!

@BB-mq9qk

Жыл бұрын

@@coreypack Corey it is not over until your dead keep going brother.

@bishop51807

Жыл бұрын

I like to add to your second one. If they get upset by you saying no that's okay, People are obligated to their feelings but you owe them nothing.

“Focus on living the life you want, not wanting the life you had.” Marissa your quote is my new year’s motto. Thank you and God bless you. PAX

@jeffreysmith7274

Жыл бұрын

*having the life you want

I am 24 year old and in a rut living with my parents with no job and allot of mental illness. I feel like I am too old for allot of things I want to do. This video gave me some hope and it gave me some light in my life right now. I have faith in myself that everything is going to be great in my life. Thank you for sharing your life experiences and support!

@marybeth9212

Жыл бұрын

I am 28 and am in the same situation but I really want to get myself a life now

@badgerlife9541

Жыл бұрын

Things will always be alright and get better if you work hard at them. When the going gets tough, the tough get going! You got this!

@katieflick888

Жыл бұрын

I am 33 and I can honestly tell you that you are not too old and that 24 is a lot younger than you think it is. I didn't realize that until I left my 20's, but 24 really is so so young. Even early 30's are young and I'm sure when I'm 40 I will realize that more than I do now. I absolutely sympathize with you on mental illness, I have been battling my own for the better part of my life. Wishing us both healing and lots of hopeful adventures💛

@JDesEsseintes-x

Жыл бұрын

You could start with just one thing. I recommend learning to ride a horse. It's tough and it's a long process, but it'll give you a lot of confidence. Seriously, whatever it is you wanna try, just do it and be happy if it's harder than you thought. Also, you are young. There are only so many summers in one's life so every single one matters!

@Tanaos37

Жыл бұрын

I wish you all the best my friend. Sending you a big hug and lots of love

Dude, I had recently moved into my moms room, sense she passed away when I was only 11. When I was cleaning her room in order to fit my things in there, I found some things that belonged to her, and it immediately brought tears. Bro I know how it feels! I am 17 now, and I am able to cope with it, but it’s so Nostalgic.

My 40s were my best decade. Old enough to have things figured out more or less and life settled down, not so old that the aches and pains had started yet.

I am 57 you are very young,strong and wise. Happy Birthday and many blessings of health, joy, love and prosperity!!!

Life advice 1)You are never too old to change and learn 2) remain open and curious about everything 3) your children can teach you as much if not more than you teach them

@itsme...2979

Жыл бұрын

Don't know I'm 20s now .. I feel like I'm too old. Maybe i don't like my career. It's just like I'm not made for this... I've no any option to do other things😔

The most important thing that should be on everyone's mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the word. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies.

@susannnico

Жыл бұрын

That's so true. but if i may ask, do you trade all by yourself?

"Give your kids what they actually need" can I get an amen to that? I didn't grow up in a financially rich household, but I grew up in a stable one. My parents didn't give me many presents, but they gave me something no money can buy: quality time. I literally don't remember a single toy I had when I was a child, but I remember all the times we walked on the park, or the times when they took me to the playground on weekends, or the times when we went out for ice cream.

I'm 43 this year. My dad lost his battle to alcohol abuse, suicide and depression at the age of 53 and for some odd reason that age has also stuck in my head. I hope to make it past 53. Thanks for telling your story!

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss…my dad passed around that age as well. 😔 Wishing you good health and fortune. 💪

@pouroverfinance

Жыл бұрын

​@@AtoZenLife Thank you

@tiffgplu2590

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss buddy.. May his soul Rip... You don't give up... Good luck 👍

@user-xp1mn8lq3n

Жыл бұрын

its still not too late

Happy birthday 🎉! My advice 1) stop comparing 2) let it go 3) be grateful for what you have

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the birthday wishes and for the advice 🙏☺️

Thank you for the advices. I am 43 and lost my baby girl 3 years ago, so the passage about the competition in sadness speaks to me a lot. What i learned 1. Always do your best in everything you start, you make. So you'll be free, no regret, no culpability. 2. Accept people like they are, don't judge them, don't take what they do or say for yourself, be gentle and compassionate and be the same with yourself. 3. Enjoy life, enjoy present moment, have fun, make what you like, try new things, Travel, meet people. 4. Work on your believes, go to therapy, let go your family History, free yourself from toxic schémas (Sorry for m'y english, i am french)

I turned 36 a few months ago and it was a huge one for me as my mom passed at the age of 35 (I was 19). It's definitely a hard thing to process knowing you outlived your deceased parent. It's been hard not growing up with role models and just learning life all on my own. I have my children that Iove me unconditionally and they are my favourite people 💖

@Novastar.SaberCombat

Жыл бұрын

"Reflect upon the Past. Embrace your Present. Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed. In time, all points converge, hope’s strength re-steeled. But to earn final peace at the universe’s endless refrain, We must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

I am turning 40 in August. I am a little sad because I have not achieved anything. Thank you for doing this as I really do feel like I really have fallen as I looked around and people achieved so many things and wondered why could I have not done them.

Happy birthday, Marissa! I turn 30 next week, and I am really glad you posted this video today. Thank you. ✨️ 1. Learn to stop controlling things out of your control. 2. What's meant for you won't past you. 3. Practice gratitude every day.

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

I love all of these, but #1 especially! ❤️

@Gladysamah.

Жыл бұрын

I live everyday of my life with these mindset Jennifer ♡♡ Thank you for these awesome reminders Ps I just turned 30 on the 1st of this month too

@jennifergreen3983

Жыл бұрын

@Gladys Amah thank you for your kind comment. Happy Birthday to you! We've got this. 🤍💫

@justnobody1376

Жыл бұрын

30 few months ago and it's a amazing how your priorities will shift xx

@jennifergreen3983

Жыл бұрын

@@justnobody1376 this is good to know. I hope I feel the same way. Xx

For me, being rich is having enough money to be healthy and in good shape (sometimes it goes together, at least for me), have time for your family (you dont need to work constantly just to fulfil basic needs) , have peaceful place to live and have money for some extra, like trips on your days off. the rest is just a plus for me

I'm grateful that there are people like you who share their thought on the internet so I know that twenty is not the only season of our life and life is more than just being young and beautiful. I'm 27 years old and I'm constantly on the fear of missing out or being late for everything.

Happy birthday! I'm turning 40 soon too! My advice; 1. The only person's opinion about you that matters, is your own. 2. Money is a renewable resource, let it flow freely in and out of your life. 3. You are going to change as a person throughout your life, accept and embrace each change.

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏 and love your advice!

Just turned 39, and there is only one skill I need, and need to be better at: *Learn how to embrace CHANGE.* That includes learning how to embrace a breakup or a divorce, a death in the family, moving houses, switching jobs, being unemployed, losing my hair, losing my friends, losing my favourite noodle shop, an aging body that doesn't heal as fast or look as attractive, different political stances, climate change, mask wearing, pandemic restrictions, supply chain issues, and every other thing that I took for granted. All of life is about living in the moment and learning to let go.

@priyv8710

8 ай бұрын

truly...its hard to embrace change...but accepting change as part of life is the first step towards it...

I'm turning 31 and I've been too afraid to live a life experience most things that adults have I'm praying for God to give the strength but its really hard

1. Tomorrow will always come. 2. This too will pass. 3. Always…ALWAYS keep looking up!

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

Good ones 👏

The most important thing I've learned is to do things that future me will appreciate. When I'm in a bad mental state or just super busy, I appreciate that past me has meal prepped or packed my lunch the night before or planned out what I'm wearing for the week or whatever. Even if I'm like "I really don't feel like cleaning the bathroom," I'll do it anyway so I don't end up overwhelmed trying to finish everything I procrastinated on earlier.

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness YES 💯👏

Hello mam I'm from India,a homemaker and a mom of 5 yr old daughter. I feel very depressed due to stuff around me.then i come across ur videos, a blessing i must say.Thank you so much for uploading such great videos.

1. Boundaries are important....when I say "no" to something I am saying "yes" to something else and often that something else is MY OWN happiness and peace of mind. 2. Practice makes perfect....especially in reference to decluttering your home; I am happy to see that it did not happen overnight for you and that means that i can take my time, slowly decluttering no matter how long it takes.

Happy Birthday! My favorit life lessons are: 1. Don't let things or situations you can't change bother you. 2. Not everyone likes you as you don't need to like everyone. 3. Time is more important than money

@graciakinyanjui6937

Жыл бұрын

My agemate...

It wasn't until I had my first and only child at 40 that I learnt to not care what others thought about me. 30+ years ago, a very drunk old Irishman wrote me a note with 'What others think of me is none of my business' on it, and it's taken me until now to really understand its significance. Learn to say no, question what is not right, celebrate what is and at the end of each day, try to think of 3 special moments or joys that made that day significant.

This has to be the most useful video on KZread to this day. Wisdom only comes with age and life at 40 is when you realize what's truly important

"Start where you are...Use what you have...Do what you can..."🌼🌼🌼

I lost my mom when she was 66. She was about to retire. Her death taught me so many things. My life completely changed directions because of her death. When you talked about getting older than your mom when she died, I think about that too. I have about 10 years but I still consider it. I related to so much of what you shared. Thank you for being authentic

Happy birthday, beautiful lady!! I just turned 40 as well and lost my mom to cancer at pretty much same age! It's amazing how we're never alone in suffering... Thanks for such a valuable message in this video!! So, so precious!

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

I’m so thankful that KZread has allowed me to connect with you and all of the others like us, because there are a lot more than we realize and it helps us not feel so alone. ❤️ Cheers and happy belated birthday to you too, Alessandra.

@karynnrady8970

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday❣🥳... I'm 59 and so thankful for your channel... super advice for us all!

@Gladysamah.

Жыл бұрын

@@karynnrady8970 💞

@Gladysamah.

Жыл бұрын

You're resilient ♡♡

@seniorarubia

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful friends talk to each other also like this ❤

The points you’ve made resonate with me. To start, I am not 40, I’m 76, but I recall and still experience so many of the things you mentioned. Currently the biggest thing I am overcoming is the feeling of failure. My husband left after I had my second child, I was homeless, I managed to pull myself together and get a job and make a home for my children. Seven years later I remarried only to realize my husband suffered from PTSD and was an abusive alcoholic. I had to leave to protect my children. I felt like I was a failure. I felt guilt because I worked instead of being able to stay home and raise my children. My children carry some of the emotional scars, we talk about them sometimes. On the positive side, I am learning to set boundaries, NO is not a bad word. I think I was trying even into my retirement years to do everything and be everything. I use mindfulness and therapy and have come to a place in my life where I feel a sense of peace. My comfort ritual is drawing, I do it everyday. It reaches back to my earliest childhood desires to be an artist. My parents, loving as they were, highly discouraged and never acknowledged my art attempts. It made me feel not good enough, and perhaps in some way set the course of my life. It is video content like yours that is so helpful. Thank you for that, you are a fantastic person with such a story to tell. Thank you for sharing. I watch every episode, sometimes more than once! ❤

@Clau.7

Жыл бұрын

Hola Linda, cuando era pequeña tuve muchos conflictos familiares, mi madre, al igual que usted, también nos trató de mantener lejos de relaciones tóxicas, y siempre nos llevaba con ella a donde fuese, sola y sin ayuda, no se como se las arreglaba para cuidarnos a las tres hermanas, también trabajaba todo el día y aunque al principio no lo entendia del todo por que me hacía mucha falta, más adelante supe de todo el sacrificio que hizo por nosotras. Ella ya no está en este mundo, pero todo mi amor y admiración por ella seguirán hasta mis últimos días. Así que creo que usted es una persona de admirar, por que no debió haber sido fácil lidiar con todo eso sola, espero que este libre de culpas y arrepentimientos y que pueda disfrutar de su presente plenamente. Muchas bendiciones para usted y su familia 🙏🏼🙂.

@shakira7301

Жыл бұрын

Yes make yourself feel loved and give your time to yourself. And make sure to validate the emotional trauma of the children. You're a such a great parent and human. I have barely been validated of the emotional trauma i have from my dad. People always expect me, the child to compromise but not the adult man who's past 50

I had 8 people die in 6 months including my niece who was 21, car accident, the following year I had a catastrophic accident that left me in a wheelchair, the next year I lost my house to the bank, the next year I got breast cancer, took an overdose survived both and then my dad died from cancer and then my godmother died, she was old, but it was a pandemic and I didn't get to go say goodbye. Two things, having a specific person in your/my life makes life more bearable, and life happens while we're planning. This year I'm 60 I will be celebrating with my children - hopefully.

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for all your losses, Beverly. You’ve been through so much and I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞 that your 60th is a good one!

if you keep growing and evolving I dont think you ever really get older. Knowledge and information and has kept me mentally young, I always look forward to learning something new everyday. Also having a meaningful hobby will always keep you occupied

Agree, you can't just lie down and accept whatever it is that bugs you just coz of your age. Like me, i'm now in my 40s but I started law school in my late 30s because I was not happy with my career and where it is headed, so I'm doing something about it.

I agree with your lessons! The only thing I would add relates to my faith: Don't worry about what I can't control--pray to God about it and let Him take care of it. This action helps me with my peace of mind.

I like the portion on ‘suffering isn’t a competition’. This was hard to understand for me until I reached my 30’s. I’m still working on changing my thoughts/feelings but I can understand this better today.

I'm almost 35 with a kinda basic worker job, no degree, and wondering if it's late to get it finally after 11 years away from school. So thank you, a little speck of hope is always something

@user-xp1mn8lq3n

Жыл бұрын

thats how ur brain tricks u

@cherylT321

Жыл бұрын

It’s never too late to get additional training for yourself to improve your life…Maybe you could learn a trade. People in the trades always have work. Just try not to get yourself in debt by taking out school loans!

@user-xp1mn8lq3n

Жыл бұрын

dont get fooled by some utuber selling false hope. the world is cruel and reality is harsh

@cherylT321

Жыл бұрын

@@user-xp1mn8lq3n Wow, that’s really sad that you feel that way; I’ve never felt that way!

@user-xp1mn8lq3n

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylT321 u seem to be very upset and angry

It’s SO important to set your kids up for success. I wasn’t taught this either since my parents did everything for me. It really erodes your self-confidence and even in my early 30s, I still feel behind. I liked the trauma points and #2 as well. 😊

@cherylT321

Жыл бұрын

My parents were the same way. I remember being 13 and wanting to learn how to wash my clothes. My parents refused to show me how to work the washing machine. The same with cooking. I asked my mother to show me how to cook. Her response was that I really didn’t want to know…Looking back at all of this, I can’t understand why a parent wouldn’t want to teach their children anything. I had to learn a lot about life the hard way, getting into a lot of debt along the way…Now in my later years, I’m debt free and down sizing my life. If I had children, I would definitely have taught them how to do for themselves at an early age because it really does improve your self esteem when you know you can do for yourself!

"Fitting in" - I learned in my 40's that fitting in is like putting a square peg into a round hole and instead we should all look for where we "belong". People are like puzzles and each piece belongs aside others that are suitable for our uniqueness. Trying to fit in is like trying to be a different puzzle piece. Thanks for your shares, I appreciate your videos and vulnerability.

I've just turned 30 and I feel like my best years are yet to come. Growing up was so hard and confusing. I feel better every year I get older.

@user-xp1mn8lq3n

Жыл бұрын

thats how ur brain tricks you

@omgLaven

Жыл бұрын

I'm 16 u got any advice worth sharing?

@padmeasmr

Жыл бұрын

@@omgLaven of course! 1. Don't be afraid of growing up, it's scary but once you embrace it it turns out great, no need to run away from responsibilities, it builds your character! 2. always remember everything it's temporary: situations, emotions, even the most of relationships. If you feel miserable, don't stay miserable. Don't romanticize suffering and mental illness, seek for joy; 3. Study, study, study, whatever, just stay curious and use your teenage/youth years to study a lot cause it really makes a difference in your life, be aware of the world before and around you; once you work you gain money but oftentimes you don't have much time to study or do anything else; I'll stop here (:

@omgLaven

Жыл бұрын

@@padmeasmr ok! thanks so much (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)

For Christmas my very young nieces and nephews played more with the packaging than their actual presents! I love it when they use their imaginations. Your children are growing up with life lessons and best of all a whole lot of love ❤️

Hello fellow Hoosier. I am 59 and I am finally ready to declutter. I need the peace of mind. I live in the house I grew up in. It is small but by beautiful White River. I have too many memories to count and have always been fanatical about keeping sentimental things that reminded me of my happy childhood or my deceased and beloved Mom and Dad. I am just starting this journey. Thank you so much for your encouragement. Love to you and your beautiful family. ❤❤❤❤

I’m 19 , I have been feeling lost and damaged. Only the introduction of your video made me feel something good about life. I will keep watching. Thank you💗💗💗💗.

@vin_rouge180

Жыл бұрын

I'm 18 and I also feel a little lost and I'm not very sure about what I want in my life but I know that is normal and I guess it's good to ask myself what I want in my life to progress. Greetings!!

Thank you for your channel. I lost both parents early at 23 for mom and 11 for dad. I also lost 3 siblings - health and addiction before I was 43. I have an abundant life at 53 years old with a husband of 30 years and 3 healthy adult children. Your channel helps me and I have purged my stuff a long time ago with the same realization that the stuff are not my parents- their memory and my love for them are. I will never move on, but I will move forward till I see them again. Also in the Bible is also where it says someone falls 7 times and get up 8 as well. Proverbs 24:16 ❤️

@AtoZenLife

3 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear about your losses, but equally impressed and happy that you have been able to grow and accomplish so much! thank you for watching and for sharing your story with me. 🙏❤️

Both my parents died at 70 , so I know how you felt , I’am now 71 and in good health , I need to lose a bit of weight but I live a happy and productive life .

Thanks for this, Marisa and congratulations on your recent birthday! I became older than my Dad ever was at 25 and spent much of my children's early years living in fear that something might happen to my husband that would mean they'd go through the same thing. You've come such a long way in such a short time and it's hugely inspirational. ♥️

its easy to say stop caring what people think, I have often told myself that as well, but it hasn't worked , as someone with chronic social anxiety

Omg what a beautiful family!!! I'm in my 20s and it's really nice to see someone living their best life in their 40s

Why do your videos make me feel like I'm sitting with a wise big sister? Thank you for being so transparent and sharing your life with us. I always look forward to your videos. Many blessings to you and your family.

❤ you don’t look a day over 20. 40 is an amazing age. Your advisor, more confident, and certainly know what you want. Thank you for sharing! Always a pleasure watching your video.❤

You have such a warm and kind energy to you. I’m only 25 so nearly half your age but I look up to you a great deal. Growing up, I never had a stable motherly figure and was predominately raised by my father. But your videos really help and I appreciate this advise

Happy Birthday, Marissa! Love these life lessons! #16 stood out the most for me, because my husband and I are also in an interracial marriage and are both somewhat recent immigrants to North America and have had a difficult time to keep up friendships from school and making new friends here when most people already have established friend groups. At first I was very focused at keeping all of my high school friends constantly in the loop about life here in North America, but realized that we have all moved on to different chapters in outlives and that some of us were maybe friends because we went to school, but didn't have much else in common; which is totally normal and fine. I now enjoy focusing my mental energy on the friends we have now who share similar experiences and also make more time for family. Happy New Year and thank you for all of your valuable videos! Love from Canada!

I am so impressed (& grateful) that you done such an excellent presentation of your hard-won lessons. Too few of us (me included) stopped at age 40 to look back on the difficult, painful times and determine just what we learned. I will be re-watching this, absorbing the wisdom, and doing my best to enjoy the years left to me.

Happy Birthday!!!! 🎉 40s are great! You are doing great!!! You have grown so much both publicly and privately and it shows in the videos ❤ You go girl!!!!

firstly, happy birthday!!! I'm about to turn 42! So welcome to the 40s club! You and I have similar traumatic experiences and I find it really comforting and validating watching your videos, especially this one! In my mid 30s my husband moved us out from my hometown in Philly to the country and we joined the beachy Amish as "outsiders" and I've been struggling heavily with depression since. I feel like I'm stuck between 2 worlds and neither one wants me. It's so hard to deal with. It's refreshing hearing you talk about these things. Your perspective really helps me. Thank you so much ❤️

this is so refreshing to watch, thank you for making this video in a world that ''youth'' is so overly glamourized and people acting like we're gone after we turn 30 and our best years are through!

@AtoZenLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness yes! Sometimes it feels like we become invisible. 😂 Thanks for watching 🤗

@princiana

Жыл бұрын

@@AtoZenLife my pleasure it was a great watch 🥰

Thanks so much for your channel! You have been one of my main minimalist role models. You have been a big part of my weekly reflections as well as my husband and I continue simplifying our lives.

Again I would like to thank you for sharing your story. Over course of the time I've been following you it really helped me declutter. Especially as you always stress that it's not an overnight process. And it gave me the confidence to focus on one area at a time. This paired with the "making everything easily accessible" allowed me to accumilate less stuff and keep everything tidier. I love that you focus on the guilt of getting rid of possessions. I never thought of why it mad me feel bad. Now I can process these emotions and honestly I feel how I have less baggage everytime.

Happy birthday Marissa! I loved your video. I believe that 40 brings the best things in life for an individual, the accomplishments and wisdom that comes with those years must feel great. I do believe we need to be kind to each other and keep ourselves from wanting to be 'perfect". I would love to look at life with the positivity you are able to transmit. I really liked your video and I definitely love your haircut 🤩 Happy new year!

Hi Marissa -Happy Birthday I have followed you on KZread for a few years now, thank you for all your life hints and tips. Your kindness and honestly brings me so much joy 🥰 Thank you ❤️

Definitely needed this video as I've been struggling with my mid-life crisis lol. I resonate with you in a lot of ways. I was on my own at 16 and I didn't learn any financial literacy until I was in my 30s.... also the thing with Chadwick Boseman, he really suffered in silence and didn't tell anyone about his cancer. He didn't want others around him to treat him differently or bring down the energy on set. He's seriously a hero.

@AtoZenLife

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SUCH a hero. ❤️ Sending positive vibes ☀️your way, my friend!

Happy Birthday, Marissa! I really appreciate your channel:) (1) Move your body and check in with it every day. It doesn't have to be a challenging workout every day but just be where you are at and take care of your health. It could be just a breathing exercise or movement meditation. (2 )Keep learning new skills (3) Do your best but that looks different on different days:)

Thank you for the best advice video I have seen in a long time. Your pieces of advice are so well considered and true that I can only imagine how many years of self work you put in to get there. Some people much older than 40 didn't come to this point. And regarding your past it's absolutely incredible. I feel like you are a wonderful person and I am happy to take advice from you. I wish you all the best and a happy new year!

Sometimes I watch videos of Claire Wineland whenever I feel hands of middle age crisis on my neck. She were terminally ill and died at young age but she was cheerful and thankful for the time she had in this world. Someday I will be mature like her in this regard. Rest in peace, Claire Wineland.

“There’s just time and what you choose to do with it” also lessons and skills over things for your kids. Loved these two.

I had a baby when I was forty. Had one when I was 30 also. 👶🏻 Happy New Year!

Happy birthday, Marissa! You make me feel better about turning 40. I am expecting my second child near my 38th birthday this March. Minimalism and debt free living are tools which allow me to soak in all this precious time with my children while they are little. My 30s have been my best decade too! Thank you for continuing to share your journey ❤ (PS still waiting to see how you have such flawless, wrinkle free skin!!)

@AtoZenLife

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Aw, so glad to have you here, Katie! I think the good lighting is my only secret 🤫 😂

Happy new year and belated birthday, Marissa! 😃🥳 Thank you for sharing these insightful lessons; each one serves as an incredibly valuable, eye-opening reminder! 🤗❤️

I'm so glad you started your KZread channel ❤ I love your videos. I also feel like I can relate to the hoarder ➡️ minimalist! I totally understand the emotional part of decluttering but over the years it's gotten easier. Thank you for sharing!❤

This video hit home. My grandpa was killed in his late 40s (a couple years before I was born). My mother-in-law passed at 54 of cancer when my husband was 18. The idea of young mortality has often sat in my mind. When I turned 30 last year, I felt a fire stirring in me to make some big changes. Truly latching on to minimalism was one of those things. Many of your tips are things I’m still working on as well (especially about worrying east people think of me).

I turned 40 last year and 41 this year, and I have to say, this is my favorite decade so far. I loved turning 40. I feel so much more confident than I did in my 30's (let alone 20's) and I wish I had known life would get this good. And that you can still look quite young at 40 (and feel young!)

@PraveenSrJ01

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I know exactly what you mean. My parents have been married for 41 years and I will be turning 40 years old this year.

Great video again. My 3 life lessons (nearing 40 years as well) have somehow already been mentioned by you but I'll summerize them anyhow ;) 1. Stop comparing. 2. Be kind, to others and even more to yourself. 3. Stay active and keep learning. Have a wonderful 2023 and happy birthday (a bit delayed) as well.

Thank you for this! I have been wanting to start living more meaningfully and I lost my mom in my 20's so every time I watch your videos you really inspire me to take action.

Loved this video! Love all of your content, you have a lot to be proud of ❤ I feel like I share your values but I'm cough up in this spiral so these tips speak loud to me 🙏

minute 3 - im crying. my dad died at 41...drank a little too much that year...then landed in couciling to figure and unravel my emotions...hugs.

Happy Birthday! There was so much wisdom in this little video and you said so many things that I needed to hear as I approach 40 in a few months. Sincere thanks and many congratulations on the journey ❤

@Novastar.SaberCombat

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"Reflect upon the Past. Embrace your Present. Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed. In time, all points converge, hope’s strength re-steeled. But to earn final peace at the universe’s endless refrain, We must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

Gracias por compartirnos tu aprendizaje, aún no tengo 40 pero definitivamente tengo mucho por aprender. De lo poquito que he aprendido hasta ahora, lo que más ha hecho sentido a mi vida son las enseñanzas Budistas sobre el desapego y la impermanencia de las cosas. También ser una persona compasiva contigo mismo y con los demás seres, sobre todo con los más débiles. Uno de mis raperos favoritos tiene una canción que tiene la siguiente frase: "...cuanto más amor das, mejor estas" Esa para mi también es una lección de vida y ojalá le sirva a alguien tanto como a mi🙏🏼🙂.

Happy belated birthday, Marissa! I've following you for many months now but I've never written a comment, so here I am thanking you for your channel: I love your videos and you're one my favorite KZreadrs (I even secretly hoped to stumble into you this Summer when I came to Berlin on holiday). Lots of love and happy new year from Italy, Eleonora

Another inspirational video. I’ll be listening to this yet again and again. I base every day on my Faith and I’m happy, but I still need to hear the positivity like you’ve outlined here. Thanks Marissa. Happy Birthday and best wishes for the new year ❤.

@AtoZenLife

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Thanks for the birthday wishes and all the best to you in the New Year! 🙌

You’re so right about what is important to give to your kids. I wish I’d grown up with parents like you.

Hello Marissa 😊. Amazing video 👌. I identify with everything you said. I'm 42 and I finally let go of some behaviours in the past year with the help of positive and negative experiences. I'm also a big believer of the phrase you mentioned "what people think of me is none of my business" this shifted so much inside. Also I live by "one day at a time" this is essencial when you have chronic ilnesses. Also as a mantra "done is better than perfect" as perfect will never exist specially with a perfectionist. 2022 was a year of incredible changes inside and out. And somehow I feel super empowered to start lots of things that only exist in paper so far. Wishing all a wonderful 2023 🤗🤗💜💜💜💜💜

Thank you! I was anxious about turning 30 in a few weeks but I feel a lot better now thanks to you ❤

I am grateful for your 40th birthday!!! May this be your BEST year yet!!! I began counting backwards when I turned 50, thinking that it was a great half-way point for a life well-lived. This March I will be 39! hahahahaha! BRING IT ON!!! Only love coming to you from here on a snowy Colorado mountain!

@AtoZenLife

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Hahaha I love that! We are practically the same age. 😆 Cheers from us in Germany - it’s 60°F here!

Happy 40th Birthday Marissa 🎉 Thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable 🙏🏼 Have a glorious 2023 🌞

Happy birthday Melissa and thank you for your insight and courage. Hearing your words truly help so many.

@AtoZenLife

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Thanks for being here, Nancy 🤗

Happy Birthday! This video is a perfect watch to start the new year with the right mindset. Sometimes it's hard to keep perspective what's important during the hustle and lifes hurdles. #17, #18, #19 is still a work in progress for me :)

You have no idea how much I appreciate and needed this video. As the 2023 started I was feeling down because there are so many thing I wish were different in my life and I was scared of missing out on life even though I'm only 26 years old. I feel like I didn't live my teen years like other classmates where they would go to trips and parties, have boyfriends while I was stuck in family drama and unhappy. Watching this video makes me realise I still have time and I can accomplish those things as much as others I have planned for the future. Thank you so much for this.

Such a GOOD video and so many good thoughts. Lost my mom when she was 38 and my dad when he was 63. Both those ages were very reflective years as I went through them. (Now 67.) I giggled at the fall down 7 times, stand up 8 as I am soon to get a hip replacement, after 4 months of pain, so that is my new motto!

@AtoZenLife

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Thanks so much and wishing you the best with your surgery. 🙏

I totally agree with what you are saying. At my age of 36 I’m learning and moving forward mentally, which is a big thing, and I never experienced this joy and peace in my 20s

I wholeheartedly agree with all of these point. I'll be turning 40 next month and have been doing a lot of reflecting. You've brought up a lot of what has been on my mind. ❤

Wow, I can resonate with that a lot! Basic life skills for kids are so underrated. Many important things aren't taught at school. And the thing about friendship that doesn't always go forever is absolutely true. Thanks finally someone said that. I'm in my 20s but some of my friendships are starting to fade away, and I think that's okay. Life happens and we move on. Thanks, very good content 🫶🏻

Happy birthday Marissa 🎉 I started following your channel for almost a year now on. I am thirty years old with two kids aged 6 and 3. I moved from a country where it has been my home for over 20 years back to my home country where I don’t really know or feel like home. My husband had to go early due to work so I had to do all the packing and sorting of all of our belongings over three months period. It has been over 5months since we left. During the times of going through all of our belongings I had very emotional process. I think I watched most of your videos. Several hours a day for weeks and weeks. I could relate so much, your emotional relationships with your parents, moving country with two kids, going through sentimental items, packing and sorting.. I am really into minimalism also 😊 Your videos gave me strength and courage. I thank you and your videos. I was so scared and anxious about moving but I realised it isn’t so bad. I am enjoying my 30s and I can understand what you mean by being excited about your 40s. Happy birthday. I hope you are enjoying living in Germany with hubby and two boys. I wish your 2023 to be full of happiness and laughter ❤

Love this. I think my favourite takeaway from this is your idea around wealth. I too consider 'wealth' not as money, materialistic ownership or assets... but the richness of my friendships, the willingness to live life a bit better than yesterday and making the most of today. In fact, you're on point about 'debt'. It's a harsh thing that a lot of people fall into, considering it'll make their lives better in the short-run but truly it just delays the subconscious pain of owing something to someone. As a 25 y/o, your advice does help me. Thanks!

in fact, about my childhood, i do not remind stuff but time we share, baking, gardening, doing a walk, ...

@AtoZenLife

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Exactly 👏

I love how your each videos are connected meaningfully with the previous video most of the time

I can identify to some degree with every one of your points. Some things I did not even realize. Bringing them into awareness is so beneficial. I appreciate the focus on the burden of the emotional aspect and your suggestions to deal with it. I am learning to say “NO” and not feel guilty. I am a shy people pleaser. It’s is not easy to change those habits. Being aware of them is half the battle. Thank you for your inspiration.