I wish I could meet Madame Chic. I think you are the US version of Madame Chic. I wasted my whole weekend sitting and watching TV. Thank you for opening my eyes.

Jennifer, just a lovely video. As a woman who has been happily married for almost 30 years, living well at home will make for a wonderful future for you. It will set a good example for your children and when those children are grown, it will make a very good life for you and your husband to be happy together. You are so inspiring to so many of us. I'm very much looking forward to this series. Much love, Melissa

The internet used to be a time-sucker for me but i limited my time online a year ago or so and have never looked back. Real life is so much more amazing than life on social media. I allow myself youtube time for an hour in the morning while i sip my coffee, before everyone gets up. As for the rest of social media, i am barely on them at all...a few times a week , for just a few minutes. I also cut back on TV..my husband and i watch downton abbey once a week and watch a movie once a week..other than that, pretty much very little or no tv. I spend my extra time reading , or during the day..getting outdoors.

I love the phrase "tending to the home." It's something I so enjoy! The simple task of building a good fire to keep my home cozy is satisfying to me. What drains my time? Playing games on my phone.

For me, my biggest distraction is researching an idea online (i.e. traditional food preparation) and then finding videos that relate to that topic. After I find one video that strikes my interest, I'm fully immersed into the KZread world and I'm almost like an addict, trying to find that next video. I find myself unable to focus on any one thing or idea and just seeking the thrill of finding "another video" or "another idea". I find that the more time I spend online, my ability to focus on any one thing is greatly diminished. I've gone weeks where I only accessed the internet 4 times in 7 days. I found myself better able to focus on my home, husband, and children. I felt like I was able to absorb information in a much more complete way. It was glorious! But, as with any skill, I needed to continue staying offline in order to stay offline! (Kind of that "sleep begets sleep" concept for infants and children!) With winter, I find it so much easier to get sucked into the internet with a cup of coffee and tune out the responsibilities around me. I am making a choice to limit my time in front of screens this season. Clearly, this topic speaks to my core! Thank you so much for sharing with us, Jennifer!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

It's great that you are able to identify your weakness in this area. I have the exact same problem! Thank you for sharing.

@walksbyf8h

9 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with the internet so I set a timer on my phone. I make the alarm as annoying as possible. It gets me up and moving. With regard to the mindless shopping - I use Amazon so I created a private wish list called "Next Payday". In that wish list I drop anything that comes to mind that I actually NEED. On payday I make my purchases. "I'm not allowed to surf" anymore. LOL

@deborahhanna4397

9 жыл бұрын

SAME!! But the worst of it is that I research the "idea" to death and then don't "have time" to actually do what I researched, because now I let everything else slide and I'm behind on essential tasks.

@chrisetube6015

8 жыл бұрын

same ass me i find myself addictive to youtube and social media.

My distraction is anything other than what I am 'supposed' to be doing. For instance, if I am supposed to be doing my bills or taxes, then all of a sudden making note cards or folding laundry seems more urgent. Now, if I am supposed to be writing thank-yous or folding laundry, then mysteriously sorting my linen closet seems the thing that is inspiring. Sure, being online is a time-black-hole for me, but my biggest distraction is procrastination. I'm working on it. ;-)

Oh Jennifer I can't tell you how many times I've been dream shopping online, and never buying anything. I think every woman out there has done it. I can definitely use my time more wisely.

Jennifer, does the real Madame Chic know how much she has inspired you, and in turn thousands of others? I find myself thinking of her (and you) often in my approach to just about everything in life. Thank you for all you do to inspire!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shelley, that's wonderful to hear. I've been trying to get in touch with Madame Chic and her family for a while now with no success. But I'm confident that I will connect with them again, hopefully soon, to share the good news.

You're so right. The basis of our lives is how we live our lives at home. There are so so many distractions online. Pinterest alone sucks my time up tons. Thanks for addressing such a great subject! Especially for at home bloggers. :)

I used to spend so much time reading knitting blogs, rather than knitting! KZread is a bit of a distraction, but I enjoy the communities I've found here.

@lisafeldmann9863

9 жыл бұрын

Me too! That used to be another one of my distractions! That and looking at yarn websites.

@lumay1966

9 жыл бұрын

Lisa Feldmann LOL! Yarn sites and Ravelry were major rabbits for me!

I agree with the comments about wasting time with electronics. It is especially concerning for me because I have 2 children and I want to be the best model for them I can be. I wish we could get rid of our TVs, but my significant other would never agree! I am trying to make changes, but it is so difficult to change habits, especially when they are sitting right in front of you! Thanks for the inspiration!

Yes, it's a constant in our everyday life with so many distractions. I think for me, when I do get moments alone I find it all a little overwhelming, just where do I start? There are so many things on the go; housework, picking up after 3 kids when they go to school (and pretty much all of the time), planning meals, spending time with husband, volunteering at school, doctors appointments, paying bills....the list goes on. I've tried to dedicate 2 days out of the week to focus on the "tasks", the problem definitely lies in the Internet. Sometimes I just want to turn my mind off of the real world and all of the "To do's". I've given myself a few 5 minute "surfing" periods throughout the day to do that, they can become 20 minutes in a flash. I look forward to hearing more on this topic in your series, it's a good one. I love spending time alone in my house, organizing and tidying up my home. You've helped me decide to really focus on more quality moments in 2015. Thank you.

I am currently travelling Europe and UK and noticed that the biggest waste of my time is Facebook. And also you tube. Having said that I am seriously considering keeping your channel as my only subscription because yours is the only one I have truly missed during my time with out constant internet (roaming is expensive so I only use wifi) . Please keep making the great content.

Oh, you described me so well! I was sinking into my chair while I was watching this video, as it's like you were talking directly to me. Yes, I tend to spend way too much time on-line, and I, too, "window shop" and fill my carts with items that I never buy. Sometimes I intend to, or have wishful thinking, or I'm looking for something in particular, but I stay long after I've found my original item. I tend to go down the internet rabbit trails and read blogs that link to another, then another, and so on, until I've wasted so much time it's embarrassing. I don't watch much TV. Our TV is in a small room off of our living room, and my husband watches a lot, but I prefer to sit in the living room and read. The problem is I read almost exclusively on my Kindle app on my iPad, which makes is really easy to pop over to Facebook for a while. Or peruse blogs, shops, or news. I think electronic books are fabulous, even though when they first came out I refused to part with my books. I still have quite a few books, but I've definitely gone the way of electronics for ease, storage and accessibility. I had a Kindle originally but now find it's just easier to do everything on one tablet. However, since I need to spend less time on-line, I am thinking about going back to the Kindle so it will only have books available for me. Pinterest - I love it but I try to avoid it lately. I'm seeing the same things over and over, and it's a huge time waster for me. Huge. I have been thinking about this quite a bit lately, and you are truly speaking to me this week. Thank you!

Busted! Promising myself that I'll just spend a few minutes reading the news then hours later- that's so me! That's my biggest time waster as well as online perusing and shopping cart filling. There is a term in the 12 step community for it - Time Debting. This bad habit has been on my mind and something I am trying to change. Thanks for mentioning it!

Thank you so much for the video, encouraging as always. I just bought one of your books and am reading it. There is so much to learn, change and overcome. Please never stop the videos, thank you again.

you are so right- we have enough stuff..:) best wishes from germany and have a wonderful week

Wasting time filling online carts? ... This is me to a tee! I like the idea of setting a timer, I'm definitely going to give it a shot :)

My distraction is watching you tube videos. I can spend way too much time doing this. I do make time to read every day and would like to spend more time making healthy food and organizing the home. Would love videos on healthy food ideas, organizing and beauty routines. I'm so looking forward to your videos and blog this year!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the requests!

For me, it's mainly social media or KZread. Thanks for the video.

I am so bad about the online shopping and not actually buying anything. The problem is it causes arguments because I'm in my own little world. I really want to be off of this "drug" but it is a tough one. I'm hoping that by focusing on what I want to accomplish I will stop this horrible habit. Thank you for putting this information out there. In this lost and disconnected consumer culture we need all the support we can get.

Girl- I 'virtual shop' every few days. I've NEVER told anybody cuz I assumed I was the only one! Thank you so much for validating me. ;-)

Jennifer! I love this series to go with your books. Please, when you do contact the real Madame Chic, send her my very best regards.

The internet for sure is a huge distraction. My goal this year is to get rid of the clutter that constantly distracts me. Loved both of your books btw.. glad I found your channel! This video is so so true... I'm excited about the series!

@chrisetube6015

8 жыл бұрын

i truely agree on that one

How you live at home . "Behind Closed Doors".. That is very important to me. I do agree that the internet can be a massive time waster, So, I now have just a few channels that I really enjoy on YT and I will watch those few channels video's. Obviously yours is one of them I do take breaks during the day to relax and sometimes get stuck on Amazon.. At the moment I have over 200 books on my wish list.. Crazy. I know,... Books and Music are my passion.. Pinterest can also eat up time.. but I have curtailed that. Every year I have a Motto. This year's Motto is "365 days of Beauty.". Not just physical beauty- but beauty in all areas.. So I am really focusing on what that represents to me.. in all categories. . At the end of this year I hope to complete the projects I have on my list... So I have already eliminated some of my distractions, Very little time on FB. Although I have never met Madame Chic, I am deeply grateful for the impact that she had on your life and that you are so willing to share your insights Jennifer.. What you share in your books about her and how she lives her daily life is so graceful and elegant.. The role of a woman in her home has become something of a lost art...Maybe I am old-fashioned. but that is okay with me. I am a liberated Domestic Goddess.. Many Blessings. I look forward to the next in this series..

Yes, the internet. I do that with shopping online too. Or pinterest... I can waste a lot of time on pinterest! I've noticed though, if I get online in the morning it tends to be a trend throughout the day and pretty soon I've done nothing. If I start doing other stuff as soon as I get home from dropping my daughter off at school I can go the whole day without internet. Since I do work from home I need the internet though so it's hard sometimes. I only watch 2 shows (Downton Abbey and Mad Men, which the last season is in april) so I'm rarely watching tv. I'd love to see organizing videos with examples from your home.. like a kitchen tour or something.

My iPad and iPhone are my biggest time wasters / addictions. I also fill my cart online and then talk myself out of actually purchasing. I do that in real life too though.

Internet for sure. You have inspired me to do some changes! Loved your video!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Internet and you tube my biggest distractions .Just purchased both of your books looking forward to make some changes in my life

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy my books!

I just did this last night! lol. Perused and perused but didn't end up buying anything. Sometimes it's a way to relax, but then you look up and waaay too much time has gone by. Yikes.

For me the biggest issue are portals with the celebrity gossips..I know I do not need this information but its so easy to sit at front of the computer or grab a phone and look into that. Thank you Jennifer for this video, I will try to be a better person and spend my free time with more quality. I will challenge myself to read more about the things I actually enjoy!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

I know a lot of people struggle with this, you are not the only one!

@chrisetube6015

8 жыл бұрын

+the Daily Connoisseur i feel soo simular to this and my life is really hard and lazy like i wish i can connect back to nature but i realize that i don't live a environment that is truly close to nature is always to much city life and lots of stress and critical problems here in miami..i need your big help to stop this laziness and boredom..

I came upon your channel about a week ago and am so thrilled! You are incredibly inspiring and refreshing! I am so excited to implement a lot of your advice to fit my fashion and home aesthetic. I'm a homeschool mom, so I work out of my house and of course am drawn to your book titled "At Home with Madame Chic". I would love to read both! I can only buy one at a time so, would it be okay to purchase your second book first or should I go in order? Does that make any sense? I feel like I'm rambling..Lol! Im looking forward to watching future videos and thank you for the breath of fresh air you bring! :)

My distraction is a constant itch to check my email! My day would be better and more satisfying if I didn't check it as often, and instead allowed myself to pause and do nothing while contemplating the best next step :)

The internet is a chronophage! By-the-way, I finally watched "Amalie." It was ,,, um ... well quirky? I'll have to watch it again, at some point, to catch what I missed.

KZread and Facebook are definitely my worst culprits! I'd really love to dive into a new book...I've just finished reading both of your books which are such life changers for me. Do you have any recommendations for other books whilst I wait for your next one :). Thanks so much for being such an inspiration.

You're so right.... Switching off my iPad early tonight lol. I'd love to know your views on wedding planning and budgeting the event in a more thoughtful way (rather than the excess spending that seems to be expected these days). Im struggling with it this year!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the request, I'd added it to the list!

I'm the Google queen. I have a habit of Google-ing anything new I just learned or read about, or a movie I just watched and find myself in an abyss of Wikipedia articles. Does that count as reading? lol

Thank you for posting this, I really needed to hear this video. I have been spending way too much time on FB and the internet in general, texting, too. It has been such a time waster, shopping online takes way more time then we realize as well. Speaking of shopping...is the company Wink & Winn still in business. I ordered a bag for them after seeing your review but I have not heard from them about the progress of the order.

Jennifer, I think you're too young to remember the TV series "Family" (1976-1980), but check it out if you get a chance. It's a little dated, but the mother in the show is an American version of Madame Chic, right down to her presentable pajamas. Also, I think she's got a 10-item wardrobe...she wears the same things in different episodes.

OMG! I thought I was the only one that put things in the cart & then not buy them!!! The computer is my BIGGEST distraction (KZread)!!

any book suggestions?

It's the internet for me, too, but specifically on my iPhone. I truly feel my quality of life has declined since I got that thing. I need to stop using it for my alarm clock, because having it next to my bed is awful. I check it before I sleep (even if it's 2am...like really, what is going to be new at 2am??), first thing in the morning. One of my goals for 2015 is to get a great actual alarm clock and let the iPhone sit downstairs during the night so I can stop this nonsense.

Jennifer, I'm actually trying to cut down on reading and internet time. I want to improve the quality of my life and spend my time wisely. I would never give up reading (as if I could) but limit myself and improve the quality of what I choose to read.

@TheDailyConnoisseur

9 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

i don't need anything... except books. Putting books in my cart without buying them lets me think about whether i really want to read them. It saves me money!

I'm curious....are you still in touch with Madame Chic and Madame Bohemienne? If so, what do they think of your books? I'm sure they are flattered!

@anng.r.687

9 жыл бұрын

I've wondered that too!

👍🏻

i just start feeling lazy and not really connected to the world or nature my life is really hard because of social media ediction.

Biggest distraction - beauty gurus of Yotube, but I am working on it.

Ps: I will try to spend less time with my computer !

The Internet is definitely my weakness!

I waste a lot of time on facebook. I'm trying to limit myself to 10 minutes a day which is harder than it sounds! :)

Are you still in contact with the real Madame Chic?