“Don’t let disappointment make decisions for you” Yes yes yes yes.

@thebrightestrainbowever3841

3 жыл бұрын

Preach!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@dabbler1166

3 жыл бұрын

Very well-said! Perhaps it would good for all us to make more of an effort in 2021 to "persue JOY!" It doesn't have to be astounding, earth-shaking blissful enlightenment but anything pleasurable that brings a smile to our face. Things we look forward to. Things that are relaxing, unhurried, and FUN. Like: BEACH trips!! even for a 3-day weekend Binge-watching a 12-episode mini-series on DVD 3 seperate visits for a 20-minute soak in a hot tub DON'T answer your phone after 7pm for a whole month and see if you feel less stressed or imposed upon. Turning the TV/Radio/Phone OFF, and sitting in a comfy chair spending quiet afternoons (or late-night) Reading and getting into that gripping suspense novel or spiritual or just plain interesting book you've been meaning to get to. DO it! and enjoy! A "girls night out" or guys night out if you're a guy reading this. A short hike 2 miles or less to a Waterfall :) One more thing----rather than seeking the ultimate pleasurable ( a "10") thing of the decade....it may be better, on a scale of 1 to 10, to do the 5's, 6's, 7's and 8's more often. Much more often than last year. NOTICE that the things I mentioned above, don't have to be ultra-expensive. The important things are that they let you UN-wind, and Smile! So....GO for it!

"expect nothing. appreciate everything." 💛 a motto i live by.

@lindslou9654

3 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful motto! Love it!

@mkhan9764

3 жыл бұрын

...expect everything (favourable & unfavourable)!🥴 - prepare for the worse & hope for the best!🤲🤲🤲😎🏖️:);)

This whole year, for me, was filled with disappointments. Here's to hoping for 2021.

@Amused_Comfort_Inc

3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry your years been disappointing. Lots of planets went into retrograde apparently, some tarot readings might help. I'm not into it a lot, but its helped clarify that I'm not the only one dealing with what I'm dealing with, and that feels nice. Everyone needs validation.

@kenrickbautista6141

3 жыл бұрын

@@Amused_Comfort_Inc ok. And thanks

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here.. and I think 2021 will definitely be better :) xoxo

@Llight-qg9tc

3 жыл бұрын

@@Katimorton 💖

@Llight-qg9tc

3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you! And all of us. Here's hoping. Hope is a flash light with rechargeable batteries. 😁

Setting realistic goals is BIG for me. It’s a lot easier to be disappointed when you set unrealistic goals. I also like to recognize small victories to offset disappointment. Even the smallest things :)

@brendak4291

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Recognizing the small things that went well can really help :) xoxo

"2020 is the year of grief." Yes! I also see so many seeds of hope have been planted. However long they take to grow, I'm excited for the future.

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 4 years ago and right now I’m going through a bit of a low period and your videos are helping me get through. Thank you so much for your content.

Kati. Thank you for all the help, love and support this year. We appreciate you!

That “don’t let disappointment make decisions for you” is something I really needed. I found your channel just a few days ago and watching you share your emotion and struggle surrounding the pandemic as well as many of the informative videos has been wonderful. I’m a counseling grad student who started my program in the middle of Covid and even though I feel like I “know” why I’m reacting the way I am and feeling what I’m feeling it’s hard to apply that to yourself!

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the community!! And I am so glad this video and others have been helpful :) And OMG yes it's so hard to apply it to ourselves!! xoxo

@lindslou9654

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the community! So glad you found it! Katie is so helpful & supportive.

I always say hope for the best, expect the worst. That helps me alot. It's important to not have too high expectations cause if things go wrong you'll feel very disappointed.

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. It can definitely help to keep our expectations in check :) xoxo

I really dreaded the holidays.. our mental illnesses don't just take a break on christmas, which I had to learn the hard way. we gotto go easy on ourselves in these weird times. I hope everyone's taking care of themselves ❤

@ezratijssen

3 жыл бұрын

@Massoot hahaha is it too poetic?

@kayleighdittemore8352

3 жыл бұрын

@@ezratijssen I love it

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! We do need to be more compassionate toward ourselves right now :) xoxo

I'm just grateful to be still employed, so many people are not so lucky. Happy new year Kati :)

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed :) Me too. Happy New Year to you too Barry!! xoxo

@traciej.taylor2001

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Totally grateful to have maintained my job/pay.

@Carmen-mp3je

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t and I’m very tired of being behind on the bills, it’s really stressing... I made an interview today and hope it goes well.

@barryholden5774

3 жыл бұрын

@@Carmen-mp3je I hope it goes well for you too, i can't imagine its easy if there is no wage to help support you. Good luck with the interview :)

This is something so important yet often overlooked. Recently it has been helpful for me to think of ancestors or role models who have been through great struggle, and then reflecting on how they endured the unknown and disappointments by looking at what they did have. Often we see the expectations not met, while missing the importance of the disappointment detour. Much growth comes with times of struggle and that has been a valuable thought this past year. Best of luck to everyone and thanks so much for the content!

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I couldn't agree more.. even though times of struggle feel terrible it's during those times that we grow and change. xoxo

Thanks for the video Kati. I've really been struggling with people referencing how much better they think 2021 is going to be. I'm finding the idea of the new year difficult, generally feeling deflated.

@trishknight6983

3 жыл бұрын

Well said. Me, too.

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! I am so glad it was helpful. I have been struggling with that too. xoxo

We have to be told by everyone that being abused, bullied, or neglected is "normal", it's sickening.

This helped me immensely. I didn't even realize how much I was fighting feeling the disappointment.

Excited to see this after work!! Sometimes I set very high expectations and end up easily disappointed when things don’t go to plan

@atradies007

3 жыл бұрын

I am the same way 100%

@nikkimckay860

3 жыл бұрын

Admir Barucija. Hello how have you been hope you had a nice Christmas considering the situation in the world and the struggle s you have had through this year I also agree with your comment iv made plains or arrangements meny times and ended up being disappointed take care

@admirbarucija2018

3 жыл бұрын

@@nikkimckay860 I hope you’ve had a nice Christmas as well!! :)

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you find it helpful!! xoxo

@admirbarucija2018

3 жыл бұрын

@@Katimorton I definitely did, thank you so much!!! ☺️

I'm hoping 2021 is better, thank you for this timely video

Have a great new year katie to you and yours. Thanks for all the fish,

Thank you Kati for all that you do!!

In Islam, we say “Inshallah” (in God’s will). Which means, plan and set expectations, but always put in your mind that the plan might not happen because it’s not meant to be. That could be for many reasons, self-growth or a protection from something worse.

@les2681

3 жыл бұрын

The same goes for Christianity. We say God's will be done.

thanks for posting this love you hope you had a merry christmas and have a happy new year :)

2020 is the year of grieving. Me in 2020: dad died, bunny of 10yrs died, had to put dog to sleep. You’re tellin me 🥺 😭

@LauraMaliszewska

3 жыл бұрын

sending you so much love, Melanie

@duck7237

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh. I am so sorry that this has been your year. I am sending you love.

@transmaniandevil

3 жыл бұрын

I lost my dad a couple years ago and this year I lost my childhood dog and bio mother :( I feel this and I’m sending good vibes and love to you ❤️

@jtrover

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry. 😥

@time4chai995

3 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry 🥺 I hope you have many joyful years ahead

Watching this knowing that I was expecting my 21st birthday to be wildly different and months after this was posted, makes me feel so disappointed. But I will wake up tomorrow, let myself be disappointed for a few minutes, let go, and move on. Thank you. Hopefully, this gets me out of my funk!

Katy, I am thankful for this time. It is hard, but it also present us with moments we would never had if life was what it was. Don't think too far ahead... Take day by day.I believe this is how we are forced to reflect on our lives, the little things we take for granted and the people we love. NOW still has opportunities. YESTERDAY has gone. Change your expectations into hopes, and be grateful when things do happen as planned. We need to focus on the new ways we have to live to be safe. Be positive and except things as it is. It is hard, but if others can do it you can too. Be grateful for being healthy and alive. We don't know what the future holds, but we know that things won't last forever. Determination and preserverance is something we need to focus on and not expectations. Thankyou for your videos...you make a difference in so many ways. To feel and say and be honest... That makes people to listen and appreciate your videos. Thankyou for making such a huge difference in this difficult times for so many people.

Love this video and I feel this deeply. I am glad you put this out there. I also share the same worry about people regardjng 2021. You had some golden nuggets in here.

This video is a godsent ❤️. I'm dealing with pretty much disappointment and hopelessness pretty much during this 2020. This video helps me to comfort and remind myself that it's ok to not be ok. Much love Kati ❤️

Hi Kati! Thank you for this, i sometimes have these feelings and thoughts

Thank you Katie you just bless so many people!

Thank you for your honesty. It’s so refreshing to not feel alone with how I feel. So right about expectations. I say this all the time “ expect nothing and be surprised “ thank you so much again for all you do from Wilmington NC🙏🏻

I was totally thinking about this topic last night. Needed this.

Love you Kati, you have saved my life multiple times

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Awe I am so glad I could be there when you needed :) xoxox

@anjithaa4521

3 жыл бұрын

She is one of the main reasons that I am still alive!😂

Thank you so much Kati, this was much needed. Disappointment brings more disappointment, i feel. I love that you said I can feel it, while still pushing forward. i usually just crash when i feel that way.

I'm watching the new years eve recording and congrats I saw you on the KZread rewind! Although it was a moment of sadness they showed I still love that you were apart of all our new years! Your videos always help me and I often send your videos to my friends. Your videos have also helped them as well! Thanks for all you do! I hope 2021 can be a better year for you, your loved ones and all :) Thank you again!

Thank you so much for your content! I stumbled upon your channel by accident, and it helped me a lot to start recognizing the problems I have and what to do with them. For the past couple of years I haven't had any emotional support available besides one person, this made me rely on them quite a lot, and I know that this responsibility can be overwhelming for them since this year has indeed been extremely disappointing. So just listening to you talk while I work is starting to help quite a lot. I hope that I can become more self-sustained through doing research on my mental health.

I love the analytical, sensitive and thoughtful side of you that makes you such a phenomenal content creator and therapist. I also love how much of a Libra you can be (e.g. the whole idea of this video is to find a middle ground). Much love to you.

Yet again the right video at the right time!!! I’ve got exams coming up (uk) and I’m so anxious about it, I feel consistently disappointed in myself when I get something wrong and I’m struggling to keep pushing through! I can’t wait for the exams to be over! I’m now 2 years 7 months 18 days free from SH! Your videos where the reason I wanted to stay clean so thank you so much 😊

@marisaswanson2061

3 жыл бұрын

you got this!! exams can be very stressful. i finished mine last week (i’m in the US). also that’s so so amazing about being clean from self harm!! so proud!!❤️

@sophielouise9304

3 жыл бұрын

@@marisaswanson2061 hope you did really well I’m sure you did amazing! We’ve been off for 2 weeks since the start of the Christmas holidays I’m back to school in 2 weeks so my exams are in 2 weeks ugh 🤦‍♀️ hope your okay and wishing you the best for 2021 💕

@_just_TK

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on staying clean!!! That’s a HUGE accomplishment!

@sophielouise9304

3 жыл бұрын

@@_just_TK thank you so much! Hope your well and hope 2021 is amazing for you!

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Omg congratulations on being free from SH for so long!! yay!!! And I am so glad that this video and others have been helpful and motivating :) You are amazing!! xoxo

We love you too, Katie! We are all going through this together. Hugs from Arizona! Thank you for your honest, real, & helpful videos. You have helped me through some rough times & I'm sure you have helped others too! You are a gift, Katie!!! 💗💗

This year has got me thinking... what is the point of life without those who love you?

@MyBoredPhotography

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ambient-noise-180 im saying my life has no fucking point

@ixen9175

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ambient-noise-180 op just shared what this year made them reflect on, that's all.

@nicigiusto6124

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about the “point” of life way too much, and it’s been getting me anxious and depressed, because I can’t find a clear answer. I think this year has just given us all way too much time to sit and think. Thinking and thinking and thinking is not good for our mental health. I try to keep my brain busy so I have less time to think and question everything.

@duckyO.o

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyBoredPhotography i'm sure you've made a beautiful impact on the lives of others. sometimes when we think there's nothing left to live for, there's a tether that connects you to someone who wouldn't want to see you gone.

@duckyO.o

3 жыл бұрын

you are alive for a reason, even if you think that your life has none.

Hey Kati, I love the content! I was wondering if you could talk (maybe in a whole video) about what it takes to go above and beyond for your patients. Given that I'm in my last semester of school before becoming a therapist, I was wondering what tips you could give that would help not only in making a great impression on the patients but also members of the therapeutic circle. Thanks! :)

@_just_TK

3 жыл бұрын

Kati has a whole playlist on Being therapist! kzread.info/head/PL_loxoCVsWqyHKgaVlKKI6Rop25sNu12O

Thank you for this insightful message 🥰 sending you lots of love 💕

Thank you for this channel ❤

This is exactly what i needed. Thank you

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Of course!! So glad it was helpful :) xoxo

Thank you for helping us come to terms with our feelings. I feel sometimes overwhelmed with my feelings and it is so helpful to have your words to put things together again 🙏💕🌈xoxo

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Awe of course!! I am so glad this video was helpful :) xoxo

Thank you 🙏 I needed this moment ♥️

Thank you ❤️Kati for creating this wonderful video❤️. This is a powerful ❤️ message. I hear you about being troll to many people out there want to hurt others. I don’t even feel safe on the internet.

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

You are always safe here.. our community is the best :) xoxo

Thank you. This is something that I struggle with nearly every single day! I really appreciate this❤️❤️

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful :) xoxo

I keep saying that- about 2021 too. That things aren't suddenly going to go "away" and we need to stop pretending that this is a 2020 problem and realize it's a long-term problem.

I needed this today more than you will ever know . Thank you 😊 and Happy New Year for 2021 ♥️🇺🇸♥️🇬🇧♥️

That's such an important video, thanks for sharing this! I hope we all will have a great year 2021 although we all will still need a bit more patience to not get disappointed again! Stay safe, health is the most important thing 🍀

Thank you so much for this.

Good thing I am living day by day and not looking too forward. Thank you for this Kati. You are so wonderful.

I was supposed to take a vacation over seas, to visit family, even bought the plane ticket, then the bug hit. On the upside, I did end up getting my money back. So that's a silver lining. For 2021, I'm not holding my breath. I've always tried to keep my expectations to a minimum.

I love you Kati, and so do lots of people.

@jasonmillman9736

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Rosemary Ngugi. She is a lovely person.

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Awe thanks Rosemary :) xoxo

@lindslou9654

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Indeed! Lots of people love Katie!

@rosemaryngugi6328

3 жыл бұрын

@@Katimorton You're Welcome. ❤

really needed this.

I find your videos really comforting. You speak so clearly, so descriptively and I often find myself nodding. I struggle with anxiety and am not feeling great. Looking forward to seeing my counsellor (therapist) tomorrow. Stay safe 🤗

I appreciate you and your honesty. It is comforting to see that you too have concerns of your own. Many of us look at their therapists believing that they are invisible they are humans as well

Thank you for this. I have been in a state of learneed helplessness in the past few years and every little disappointment gets turned into a major setback. High expectations can become brutal mental weapons

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this. So many things went sideways this year... sigh. Lots to process. I hope that on the other side (it’ll take time, but we’re getting there!) all this struggle and strife deepens us, makes us more resilient, and teaches us valuable things about ourselves-both as individuals and as a society.

First time here, thank you for this video.

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

Congrats on a million subs Kati!

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Awe thanks Justine!!! xoxo

I love your bright yellow top which adds a little bit of cheer to a somber topic

We love you Kati. I wish you a haaaaapppyyy newww yearrr.....2020 was not so well for me too,but I found this wonderful channel in 2020....💖

Exactly the words I needed to hear today on the 1st Monday of the New Year. Thank you, they helped alot

Thanks for this video Kati, we really need to be conscious about our mental health during this difficult time and how we are going to manage or react to our feelings in the future, more than ever. I send you kisses and stay strong!! You're a great professional and a great woman!!

You took the words right out of my mouth. Thank you for this video. God bless you Kati and hang in there. You are not alone in feeling this way.

Who would dislike something like this?! Some people seemingly have no other way to deal with their agressions without being rude. But that's also what she said in the video...and you proved her to be right a 100%.

My expectations have been low for a hot moment right now. And as that low expectation is met, the next round of expectation is dropping. So my struggle is not seeing the grey in the middle and not sure where my own hangup is. I so agree that the the disappointments are real.

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Are there some hopes or goals you can muster up? Maybe things you would love to do in the new year? Or people you want to see? That may help get those expectations up a bit :) xoxo So they are more balanced. xoxo

My best wishes for you and your espouse, Kati. May 2021 be better for us all.

*When you leave your Shamwow to dry without unfolding it*

This year has taken such an awful toll on me, addiction-wise. Also, being off work for months and months hasn't helped. It's like I keep grabbing but I'm never reaching anything. I'm so greatful for what I do have, but I grieve what I lost such as control, income, experiences. This video helped me immensely. Thank you so much Kati for all you are and do. 🙂

Question how do you know when you’re dealing with depression? My mood has been changing and I concern about it I am interested in one thing and lose interest right away what does that mean?

@georgiumsidusalien2943

3 жыл бұрын

you could have early signs of depression. please don't, life is beautiful. your life is going to be amazing, hold on to the beautiful things. everything you want is there for you, just be patient.

@marisaswanson2061

3 жыл бұрын

it sounds like it could be depression. i would reach out to a professional, either online like betterhelp or talkspace or someone in your area. hope that helps!!❤️

@FlowerGirlVJV

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgiumsidusalien2943 thank you so much you just made my day beautiful! God bless you!🥰

@_just_TK

3 жыл бұрын

Typically with anything mental health related, if you have to ask, the answer is “yes”. But I promise you with the right help it DOES GET BETTER! ❤️ Also Ck out Kati’s Depression playlist kzread.info/head/PL_loxoCVsWqzZv5mmk-Xw4IvoHRzc7ki4

@nikkimckay860

3 жыл бұрын

Flower girl V JV. I'm nikki sorry to hear how you are feeling mood changes also being interested in something then in a short time loseing interest in it can be signs of depression take not of how you are feeling always best to talk to a friend or a family member about it who will listen and understand you and when possible try see a therapist take care

I absolutwly love your videos and it really soothed me and all but I have to say, this dress/shirt's texture seems awesome !

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

Thanks Kati. You have helped me through some really hard times in the last 3 years and I can't thank you enough. Best wishes for you and Sean in 2021!

Thank for your thoughtfulness, sharing, honesty and genuineness. Foe me, every cloud has a silver lining, and every silver lining has a cloud. So, as you say acknowledge the ambiguity. Happy New Year's.

aww this video felt like a hug. thank you

Congrats on making the KZread montage of advice videos on NYE! I was like I watch her videos sometimes

I needed this video so much. I definitely summed up 2020 with "disappointed". I lost my job I had been at for 10 years, while pregnant. I'm disappointed I couldn't share my pregnancy like I wanted, disappointed how my delivery went in a pandemic, disappointed with holidays. And I do find myself making decisions based on disappointment of others. It is definitely reassuring to know others feel the same and get the validation that I can make decisions that lead others to disappointment if it's for my best interest.

Thank you for the advice!

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing. I hate showing those uncomfortable emotions. I was disappointed about Christmas. It wasn’t bad, just wasn’t excited about Christmas this year than past years. I’m great at avoiding... avoiding the things I don’t wanna do. Like my there says to me, I’m great at avoiding.

I'm introvert. extreme introvert. so i enjoy quatrine so much. i love reading. i need to see pple, but i can tolerate the pressure while others cant

This is what real depression is like, living with anxiety, loneliness, wanting to die. Once everything goes back to normal for all of you who are blessed not to suffer this affliction, nothing's going to change for us! And while I want Covid to go away and stay away for everyone else's sake, once it does, for some, the depression will just get worse.

I tend to be an “all or nothing” type of person. In the past I either stuff my feelings down & it eventually leads to dissociation or I obsess over it & go down a spiral. What I try to do now is taper the grief. When I start to feel sad I’ll take a few minutes to REALLY FEEL it & then tell myself to let it go. Going through some stuff right now so it happens a few times a day but it helps keep me balanced

@Katimorton

3 жыл бұрын

I think we all do that all or nothing style.. and I am SO GLAD that you are able to let yourself feel it for a bit and then let it go. Tapering it really does help!! xoxo

all of your videos even the ones that dont apply to me, help me so so much

This helps alot , to feel not alone in this situation. I move slowly and look back to how my Grandmothers handled their hard times. It helps me navigate through some of it.

Helpful, thanks!

Thank you for the video and the permission to be with this situation for a few moments each day as needed. It’s so different for all of us and yet so the same.

I wish for 2021 that it is at least slightly better than 2020.

Self assurance is a big thing for dealing with mental health, glad I can give myself a pat on the back sometimes

Thank you, very helpful! My biggest disappointment was not being able to travel, which hit hard because it made me realize I still haven't seen much of the world. Though I hope to do it next year and it would be nice to go to a completely different far away place, I also am now open to road trips/more outdoor places that are just as beautiful to see but are within the protocols that will likely still be in place. However, I'm grateful I'm even more open than I thought I could be to these places ☺️

We also don't know if 2021 is going to be wonderful. I just hope that it completely doesn't suck like this year did., as we have A LOT of healing to do.

What helps for 2021? -Read and watch things that give positive energy/are powerful to me (like your videos). -Accept the moments of depression/fear and enjoy the moments that I’m strong/enjoying life. -Spread positive energy where I can. That doesn’t mean I have to be positive all the time or ignore the negative. I do believe that I can influence the people around me. And positive vibes from me hopefully create positive vibes for them. How? Sending cards, give compliments, listen to their stories or give personal gifts. -Stay in touch with negative emotions like fear and loneliness. Acknowledge them but don’t drown in them (for too long). And..thanks for being you Kati 🙏🏻❤️

If the hopelessness of a situation is inevitable, then no amount of hope will actually prevent it. Such is the impotence of hope.

I feel that although it has been tough, 2020 gave me space to deal with previously suppressed grief, along with yet more grief. Its made me seek out better support and forced me to confront my mental health.

If I didn't have my family through this past year, I wouldn't be here writing this.

My biggest problem is pretending that it’s okay and then I blow up in other ways like you said. I hate the person this year has made me and I am finally trying to work on myself. Thank you for this video

Gosh I truly appreciate everything you’ve said.And your honesty is refreshing and welcomed. Disappointment in 2020 seems understated. Emotionally more like a Mac truck is running over me on daily basis. My biggest disappointment and great sadness is that I can’t talk about how I feel with family. I’ve had years of therapy and know it’s ok to talk about feelings. I’m 64 years old my siblings are a little older and they don’t do feelings. My parents are long gone. I don’t have the luxury of a therapist because of COVID. So there’s a lot of grief for me to process. But I meditate daily stay optimistic and go for long hikes everyday. This too shall pass!! Katie thank you for sharing your feelings with all of us.☮️❤️😎🥺

In 2020 there was so much I did not get to do which I had to find ways to make up for. As a nurse I have a great deal of compassion & empathy of others so finding way to help others was helpful way to add meaning back into what I do. I donated blood for the first time, I donated to local charities, I made masks for others. I gave myself permission to at times to disengage from media & stress so I could rest. For 2021 I am hopefully but also trying to keep my expectations low. Ex: I hope to go camping this summer while knowing it may not happen. I will be disappointed but also challenge myself to find a new way to spend that time so that it adds value to my life & others.

Great advise! A quote I'd love to share is: "Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back everything is different." -C.S. Lewis. I have began to reflect on all the highlights of my year. There were highs and lows just like any other year and with covid-19 thrown into the mix things feel heavy but I can say that I really enjoy the highs a lot more bc of the lows. I am grateful and know that the ultimate goal isnt happiness but rather living with internal peace or in a state of contentment. Find the balance. Life is a journey! Enjoy it! This is our life so we get to choose how we live it! Sending lots of love to all who need it❤❤❤❤

While I'm watching this in 2023 all i felt was despair and disappointment during the pandemic. I said to myself that oh I'm gonna change for the better, im gonna try to do this, im gonna love myself, and after the pandemic i did feel like Ive grown and I wasn't as disappointed or as sad because I was doing well in school, and then when face-to-face classes were allowed I pumped myself up even more and I told myself I'm gonna be the best I can be but of course things don't always go that way and it was an up and down hill of emotions (And im writing this so i can feel that disappointment I have) and I'm so disappointed in myself because I didn't get accepted to any of the colleges I liked and i got so depressed that I missed the opportunity to apply for others. Now im kind of struggling finding any school that I can get into and I wanted to escape that disappointment, and I wanted to say thank you for this video because even if the situation doesn't exactly mirror the video, I felt like I was able to feel that disappointment and that it was okay and I didn't have to tell myself 'dont cry, its gonna be fine' because i feel like it is so important to feel that disappointment and this video really helped me opened my eyes to that, so thank you, (also sorry for bad grammar, english is not my native language-)

You have helped make 2020 manageable