Daniel, I can relate to that feeling very well. In fact, that's how I felt throughout most of my 20s, both in my personal life and professional career. It was a sense of stagnation that lingered until my late 20s when everything unexpectedly changed within the span of a year, not exactly how or when I had anticipated. Reflecting on those periods of "pause," I now realize their significance in shaping my journey. As I entered my 30s, I discovered the value of those moments of stillness and became grateful for them, making the most out of those opportunities. In fact, I consider myself fortunate to experience such stillness. With age, more pauses naturally arise, and these periods provide invaluable time for learning, growth, experimenting, creativity, and finding balance. The truth is, once you commit to permanent decisions like marriage, homeownership, or starting a family, additional pauses are sure to come, or you may discover new aspirations. It's an ongoing cycle. At your age, you possess a level of maturity, life experience, success, and independence more than most. Enjoy the stillness, use it as time to reflect, learn and grow, and you’ll end up where you need to be.

@kc24jack

11 ай бұрын

thank you for posting this, I'm in my 20s and i do feel this stagnation. Thank you for your wisdom.

@GB-yr1tc

11 ай бұрын

Nonsense

@lukegage

11 ай бұрын

This is an amazing perspective

@sherylneptune

11 ай бұрын

This was such a necessary thing to hear, I'm 24 and experiencing such but this is somewhat helpful in me finding peace in the stillness

As a Brazilian fan, it's always so exciting to hear a Brazilian song in your videos... Thank you for that, Daniel! :)

@_iamomari

6 күн бұрын

What Brazilian song is that? And who's the artist??

Literally the only guy vlogger and style guy that I watch. So many guys are just trendy with zero style but Daniel is hella stylish in all that he does (even vlogging) so yeah, thanks dude for being ten cuts above every other guy on KZread

I completely feel you. I’m 55yo and always did what I (thought I) wanted, changing jobs and taking the ones I wanted, but at the same time always feeling unsatisfied (that’s why I kept changing jobs). Until one day I heard someone saying that it was a mistake to chase the job we wanted to do; that what we had to do is to think of the kind of life we wanted to have, and then look for jobs that allowed us getting that life. It was kind of a revelation, and allowed me to stop that “always chasing” way of life I was having my entire life. Now I’m working towards having a job that will lead me to the life I want. Being in “chase” mode might not be the same that being stuck, but both might lead to frustration. Thanks for the vibe of your videos. Big hug from Spain. On behalf of my 4 dogs too 🐶

@emeraldsessions2702

10 ай бұрын

How wise. I love this outlook. Thank you for sharing.

It’s so nice to see a new episode of London Diaries! Stating the obvious by saying that I love the KZread Shorts.

My (now) wife and I were in a long distance relationship for 3 + years. She was in the US and me in the UK…the whole time it felt like our lives were on pause! If it helps…it’s worth the ‘pause’ and we’re stronger for the experience!

Definitely felt like my life was on pause for a while. I graduated and then couldn't find a job for 8 months and a couple days ago, I finally found one that goes exactly in the direction I want to and it made the wait and the struggle worth it ! Like you said, keeping a positive mindset and pushing forward was key.

Daniel, agreed on "life being on pause". It's something I've found myself sitting within for the last year. A couple books have helped me understand this feeling. I May Be Wrong by Bjorn Natthiko Lindeblad and Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Worth checking out.

I think I'd get a mirror to hang above the new tylko, then you can place it in a more central position along the wall and it doesn't feel quite so pushed into the corner? Just a suggestion!

I don't think I'd use hangers with the wide end caps for trousers. They're designed for suit jackets to keep the shoulder shape filled, but with trousers you're going to be fighting with them being uncentered, which makes the hangers not line up evenly, and it's much more noticeable with the wide end hangers vs hangers with a uniform thickness. Still think using natural wood is a good idea though, I have the natural wood hangers from container store in my closet

It’s a good day ❤

I feel you bro. I just resigned from a 9-5 job after 7 years and figuring out what to do next. Just taking things slow. God is good. Your channel is so relaxing to watch. Well done.

@vjpublisher

11 ай бұрын

Been in the same situation. You will miss the routine and the stability of it all. You will have a lot of time in your hands, but please reflect on what you want to do next. Maybe do creative things or a small online shop. Or start that one project you've been thinking about for so long. This transition period is an opportunity most people do not have, make the most out of it.

For a while I also felt my life was on pause and for a while that my dream was taken from me cuz I had taken a break from school for a bit. It was just me being in a bad mental state. But having that “pause” or freedom of having time to my own, not having to worry about classes and just exploring and experimenting new things, ideas, and hanging out with friends and family literally has transformed my life for the better. I feel like a brand new person and I feel like it’s important to take a pause in life (if we can) or if we get those moments. At first it seems like a bad thing or upsetting but with time, in hindsight, that pause seems like the best thing ever. It makes you realize your true self, your true ideas, goals, and just resets yourself.

The brown boots are so sick

Coop sleep goods have the best pillows imo. Completely changed the quality of my sleep!

Another amazing vlog, Daniel! Thanks for sharing! Ps.: loving the Brazilian songs! Cheers from Brazil!

Oh wow those Durango boots fit so well with the aesthetic and the fact that the leather will age well in the long run.

I rarely ever comment on YT videos, and I started watching your channel because the shorts were simple and relaxed fashion inspiration. But listening to your rant about being stuck really resonated, thanks for that.

I get where you were going! And you hit the nail on the head with being grateful. It took me a while but I realized if i verbally process what I’m grateful for; i can feel the heaviness of feeling stuck actually leave. Then I can do what I need to do! Because honestly it’s the story of our life. We will always GET and always WANT. It doesn’t go away; which is why gratitude must be a lifestyle. I’m thankful you show us how to be DOPE AF!

Congratulations on adding Tret into your skincare! Please push through the side effects. It will be the single most worthwhile thing you can ever do for your skin, as I have to mine. It makes skincare easy and fun after that because other products just don't matter as much anymore, but please be diligent with your sun protection!

the clothes pole droops in the center, which is spoiling the symmetry. a simple upright pole in the center sitting on the cupboard below would sort it .

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about feeling like life is on hold and reminding us that we're not alone in experiencing this. I can really relate to that feeling right now as I'm getting close to finishing my master's degree later this year. I can't wait to be done with studying, move to a new city, find a bigger place that feels like home, and start a new chapter in my life. I also believe it's okay to feel this way as long as we keep working towards our goals and appreciate these moments, while being grateful for how far we've come.

I feel this so much! I graduated last year and I'm not yet able to move on, in the literal sense. I'm still in the town and the house I was in for uni and I can't move out yet because I haven't found the right job yet. Thankfully, I do have a job but it's not where I want/need to be. In time, things will change. The only constant in life is change.

love this daniel❤

Beautiful and soothing video as always! 🙌🏼

Bro. The “life on pause” reflection resonated with me massively. I’m also a Kiwi in London and I’m really want to progress certain areas of my life, but struggling to see when/how.

finally, thanks Daniel, been waiting for this 🙌🏻🙏🏼

Life pause is suck, sometimes good before you get into big decisions. Keep going man you’re very talented person.

loving the vibe Dan

I love that its a longer video! They are so peaceful keep it up!

If it's any consolation, my friend's brother who lived in New York got himself a dog and about a year later he then moved over to London and the dog's been coping pretty well. As long as he finds good green spaces for her to run around in she's happy.

Beautiful interior decor, very Danish🤍

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I'm also going through the pause and waiting phase. I can definitely relate with you! Keep up with the amazing work broh!

I love your videos, they give me positive energy.

Thank you for sharing this Daniel, I’ve been feeling everything you explained and your words really resonated with me.

i also relate to feeling like i can’t make major changes because i’m not really where i would like to be. it just feels like i’m stuck in this constant limbo of uncertainty. hopefully things get better with time

i enjoy the uniqueness in your channel. the vibe, sensitivity. it all!!!

Best part of the week

Thank you for sharing Daniel it is good to know other people are going through similar experiences

Love you my man, keep going❤

About the pillow recommendation, I forgot the name but get some pillows with bamboo inside, bc it has great compression but still remains plush and it is great

I totally understand the feeling of your life is on pause. I am 22 and my father and I decided that our trajectory together is going to be to open a cafe together but that takes time to wait for the right cafe to go for sell and blah blah blah. I live in California and so being able to purchase a home feels like such a long shot away but I want so badly to build a home and have a home of my own with my partner. Even so much as getting an apartment together right now is impossible. You're not alone, we just have to try and enjoy the waiting room as much as we can right now and take advantage of it!

my favorite youtuber finally update new London Diaries❤❤❤❤ Love it

My brotha I needed to hear those words of encouragement today , thank you 🙏🏽 Been following you for yearsss now , much love my g 🤙🏽

Thank you for sharing your feelings about “being stuck.” Needed that.

I feel the same as you living in London for 10 years now and now 30 yo! However, my partner is from here and we are not living together but not in a rush to live together but also thinking a lot... I stopped worrying about getting furniture I like haha. I want the longtime to keep piece painting and lamp? I get it as long as I can afford it. I totally get you! Some days for me here is home and some days it is not...love and hate. My family is in Norway. Thanks for sharing and yes practice gratitude and peace/being content x

I like the boots Daniel and thanks for your vlog. It does inspires me

This insights about feeling "on pause" was exactly what I needed to hear - thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!

Hi Danielll, your content make me want to vlog all day, great work man. I mean, you could actually create something abstract with a paint on your wall, since you don't have a headboard for your bed, and also, swap a pair of your pillow case to something patterned, say like stripes...

2:08 i love that you’re adding more colors to your palette/scheme! I’ve always loved how you color coordinate all your things from furnishings all up to your clothings. Keep it up! ❤

Learning to be patient is a part of life as well. In this time, be still and meditate on your goals and manifest those goals through this time of feeling “stuck”. It’s the universe way of slowing you down and teaching you patience. 🙏🏾

Thanks a lot for another splendid video, mate! Your work is a true tower of strength!

I love the genuine calmness your videos bring, even when you talk about your struggless, as I expierence simillar challenges and hearing you is like a gentle comfort talk🤍

Always appreciate your honesty and vulnerability over all Daniel. You'll get unstuck don't you worry 💪

Really needed to hear your thoughts on feeling stuck. Definitely feel like things aren’t moving like I would want it but this makes me want to be more grateful for where I am.

Thankyou for sharing your thoughts. I feel the same way and it's refreshing to hear someone talk about it, I initially thought it was going to be an ad for therapy lol.

Loved the video Daniel! Will you be releasing your new trackies (the untapered one) in navy?

Totally relate to feeling like life is on hold! I want a home, I want a dog, I want to travel but realistically there are so many things that make those things difficult to do or get. Calming and stunning video as usual!

In the past I had a lot of issues with pillows, memory foam one are the key, worth every penny. Great video as always, keep the great work man

Appreciate you talking about this. That simple Empathy is underrated. Sh*t happens in life and we gotta power through the obstacles while looking after ourselves.

Wow I totally relate to that stuck feeling, We got great things coming bro. Keep your head up

It's good to see you back

Hey! You’re not alone! I’m also feeling a little bit stuck. I’m studying product design (I really love it) but I’m seeking to be pushed harder by the uni and start making real projects and working. I love your videos by the way. Always looking forward to them on Sundays 😊

Love how you styled the boot man always been fan of your video 🙏🏾

the boots with a long trouser look so dope.

Hey Daniel, love your new arrangement on your bedroom dressing! Miss a plant maybe :) like hanging green stabilized plants or branches all in line above the dressing

Daniel, this past year I have related so much with what you're going through. I have been putting things off until I complete my degree for the past two years and I am close to finishing now but I could have still been working on my hobbies and goals instead of simply waiting. Now I've been working on making videos, working out a lot more, as well as planning some traveling this summer to make sure time is not being wasted while learning new skills. The way I see it time doesn't wait for anyone and anything could happen to us at any moment so it's better to live and enjoy each moment

Thank you for sharing love the boots great colour 👏🇬🇧

Those boots are really dope 🖤

That's was first time watched you. I'm braziliam and I very happy for you used a braziliam song at the beginning of your video!

I like your content a lot! I find a little bit of myself in you, you just the more older and mature version which kinda makes you to my role model. Thank you!

Hey Daniel, there is one particular thing that many older friends of mine started when they felt like their life was on hold, which is learning an instrument. Music is one of the only things that you can practice almost wherever you are, at almost any time and you always have a next goal to look forward to and work towards. I have personally been playing violin since I was five years old, and it has connected me with so many people, helped me through so many hard times, I wouldn't be the same person without it.

Pillow recommendations: Have you tried Japanese buckwheat hull pillows? Great neck support. I’ve used them for years.

Cheers for sharing that Daniel, I feel the same way. Currently working in my first corporate job but still living at my family home since graduating last summer. I'm working towards buying my own place in the next year or so but really just want to do it now 😂. But it's not possible at the moment, so I just have to wait...

Boots are sick! Great pickup

15:30 Waiting can be exhausting and some of us have been conditioned to feel guilty of not always having something in the back burner. It’s an everyday adjustment. Taking a plunge feels daunting.

Could you do a video where you talk about the meaning/significance of your tattoos? Would love to know some of those stories!

For neck support you should get a quite firm memory foam pillow

I got the posture pillows from ikea, they are like $50 a pillow but amazing for your back and neck.

Daniel, in regards to pillows, highly recommend the Simba pillows! I have tried A LOT of pillows and this one is amazing. Had it for over a year. The nanocube filling can be fluffed as often as you like which makes the pillow fluffy again!

Daniel, so nice of you to talk a bit about your life, besides your “job-routine” so to say! I also feel like my life is on pause because I am stuck to a life which is progressing like in a small amount. I have to get money to move out my parents house because I want to study at a uni and I want to live alone but I am physically feeling good and I strive for my goals! Once again thanks for sharing your situation!

Dude I wish I had watched this when it had first come out, because holy shit that "life being on pause" segment really hit home for me right now. I'm currently taking a gap year after my first year of college, and I might end up having to take another one. While I know this is for the best, and that my year (or two) spent working, learning about myself/pursuing hobbies I didn't have time for while in school, and figuring out how to live as a self-sufficient adult will be rewarding and pay me back later down the line, it does suck that I'm going to be behind all of the friends I've made in terms of graduation and whatnot. I'm really just trying to remind myself that the path that's marketed as the default isn't automatically the best for me, and you saying that it's okay to feel like your life is on pause came at a good time. I hope everything with moving to America works out for you man, if you ever open a brick-and-mortar store in New York, maybe I'll make the trip to visit from here in Massachusetts :) Best of luck in all your endeavors and thanks for the fantastic content, take care of yourself

Wow brazilian music is fantastic... Come to Brazil Dani, big fan here.

Ngl Daniel, I have been your fan since 2017/2018 and I have seen you grow massively which is inspiring. With regards to your life been on pause, I don’t think your life is on pause because you have achieved a lot ever since you left New Zealand. Tbh, Why can’t your girl move over here since you have established yourself here already than moving over the pond?

the pause talk was amazing!

I followed you for a while and I really like your lifestyles I’m at my “on pause” area too. I’m in a relationship for two and a half years,I’m not saying I don’t love her it’s just feel like I’m stuck in a situation and didn’t move forward to our goal together maybe affected by people or something. Literally at the same page as you are,and haven’t found anything words to describe it.

I would be interested in seeing a tattoo tour. You have a lot of really interesting pieces.

Your life is not « on hold » its just on its way to where you want it to be. Enjoy the journey and don’t let it pass unnoticed! 💪🏼🙏🏼

IKEA also has wooden hangers in bundles and are relatively cheap. Idk if you have an ikea in London though

Hi Daniel, you didn’t link the Amazon listing for the hangers. Can you do it please? Those are fire

Yes to the boots

You should get a wooden dowel to replace the metal rod for hanging the trousers. It wouldn’t bend in the middle and it would add some more contrast to that space

Pillow recommendation Foam Option: Casper Hybrid pillow Down alternative Option: Casper original

The Brazilian music in the first minutes of video, Godamnnn ❤️‍🔥

Daniel where is your bedding from? Love the earth tones

Love the boots

We need the London diaries Tees soon and the green hoodie is fire 🔥. We need it all

When is the London diaries navy t coming out? Thanks 🙏

I experienced burnout when I was 17, I couldn't cope with stress, had constant daily headache and had sleep deprivation. back then I was have my national exam, and it was my first time experiencing being bullied by my class although we have been in the same class for four years. that year was a total nightmare. getting bullied gave me so much anxiety I didnt go to school neither did I go for my national exam. since then I stayed at home even till now. I still remembered when I was 21, I struggled to get a job, mainly because all the job interviewer cant accept that I was doing nothing when I was 18-21. and when I was 24, my dad manage to get me a job recommended by his friend, I was happy to finally get a job but I experience brain fog on the first day and quitted on the second day as I was given contract to sign, anxiety hits and during the training I couldn't understand as my brain doesnt absorb anything the trainer was talking about. I was worried I had to compensate instead as I couldn't predict when will I have headache, as I have very frequent headache, I had deal with many years of daily headaches. and when covid hits, it got rid of daily headaches for a year. and now this year, its back again and its hurt even more. this year, im in my mid twenties to only found out last month as I was told by my doctor that I have pituitary gland issue. there wasn't much explanation from the doctor so I googled it, found it was due to head injury, which I only realised that when I was 17, barely few weeks into the start of that year, I kept getting hit by ball during physical education lesson. and for many months, every physical education lesson I always get hit by ball and once it hit my private area. now thinking back it made so much sense why I was having daily headache for so many years. I was struggling with my studies, so my teacher suggest me talking to my principal about it, when he saw me, he suggest my mom to take me to get thyroid test. which I did and got diagnosed for thyroid since then, I was told my stress capability was only 20% when majority had 100%. I didnt further my studies, throughout the past years almost close to a decade, I was having constant daily headache, and looking through the symptoms of pituitary gland, it made so much sense as I was dealing with the symptoms for so many years. throughout the years my doctor was very sure I had brain tumour, which I did MRI scan on the very first visit, nothing was shown on the MRI scan, so my doctor asked me to do another which I rejected due to financial constrain which she always bugged me for the past nine years. I find it rather strange to only know the reason why I was experience all these to only realised that the head injury I got nine years ago have been causing so much sufferings for the past nine years. throughout the past nine years, everyone especially my relatives and family were very angry with me for not getting a job since I didnt want to further my studies. little did they know its not I didnt want to further my studies, it was that I was only given few choices and none of the choices I like. and this year I kept experiencing pain from the top of my head, and when I was told I had pituitary gland issue, I googled search and was astonished to find that was the area I have been experiencing pain from was due to the pituitary gland issue. and I scheduled eye test for my next visit as I recently got an eye test, was told to get my eyes checked for glaucoma. I have been experiencing eye alignment issue where my left eye were aligned to the left instead of center for the past years, which I did raised it to my doctor but she said there's no eye alignment issue. and when I did the eye test, I have been doubting that I have glaucoma for a year, but The Eye doctor recommend me get it checked

This is the last place I expected to be making a comment on this topic, but I am so glad you recorded that segment on feeling stuck! What you said had me sat on my sofa stunned because you more or less described how I feel, and a the very similar situation I find myself in currently, particularly around location! I've been living in Hong Kong for 7 years now, and as much as there is so much I love and the countless fond memories I have, it just isn't for me anymore. I too feel like my life is on pause, and it just effects every aspect of life day to day. Constantly making compromises or decisions with the thought 'I will do that later when I am settled in the right place' can drive you insane! I have already taken the plunge and decided I am returning to my home (the UK) and I really hope this is the start of building towards what I really want in life. Thanks so much for that segment, if anything it just reaffirmed that I am making the right decision and the fact it is simply not healthy to stay in this state of feeling stuck. Make a plan, and get out! Wishing you all the best bro!