It's funny how we go through years of having friends that we meet on our journey through life but I am finding that sometimes you can meet a friend even here that you look forward to hearing from which means even more. I thank you so much Sandra for that. You have truly touched my life in a positive way and I feel good about that. Thank you so very much. Shelley

@svetlana7904

2 жыл бұрын

Soooo true Shelley, completely agree

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Shelley, Thank you so much for your kindness and for being here. I am so happy that you’re enjoying being a part of this community and our conversations

@marianserra8371

2 жыл бұрын

Such lovely words to read that nearly brought me to tears.

@francarroll310

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@ursulareeb4954

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Sandra, Shelly did write to you what a lot of your followers feel. You are a friend to us. Ursula

Sandra you are a breath of Fresh Air!!! I'm 63 and I have a 5yr old son at home & a wonderful hubby! My 5yr old is my cousin who we have raised & adopted. So I'm thankful & blessed! My thing for me is bath & makeup & fixing my hair & jewelry, it just makes me feel like myself!! Praying off & on all day also, giving it all to God! At bedtime, I put thunder storm on & its relaxing! Its hard to put my phone down, at night! Thx you

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful joy to have a sweet child in your life! Thanks for sharing

I have the Bible app on my phone that tells me to stop and pray to God to thank Him and ask Him for help to get through each day at 8am and 8pm...as a widow of only 4 months.I need my God more than ever...He will NEVER leave me or forsake me as the Bible says..ty..God bless you.. 💕

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and blessings your way

Papá: what do you want to be when you grow up? Me: I wanna be just like Sandra. She is pure, honest,she has a great sense of humour and self esteem. Thank you Sandra for all your kind words. 😆❣️😘❤️🎀💕👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

You have really touched my heart. Thank you so very much for your kindness

@carolefox6553

2 жыл бұрын

So sweet!

The world would be a better place if we all just dropped our cell phones.

@deborahpellerito6117

2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

Hi Sandra - I'm about 7 months into widowhood and self care has been very important. The New England winter/cold/snow has been long and isolating. I said I would take a year without making any major decisions, take time to grieve, rest, read, follow my bliss, handle the paperwork and generally get a feel for a differently defined life without my 50 year life partner/prince. I'm back to swimming at the Y a day or two per week. Continuing to work part time in a son's business. I follow my bliss making notes, lists and research for what I want to learn or experience next. Getting ready to clean my studio and start painting art and furniture again. And there's always the garden beckoning me for spring. At 73, my most important avenue of self care is maintaining energy to live and move. It's not always easy and requires rethinking some things. That means healthy eating as in keto/low carb, adequate sleep, reaching out to others, staying off computers late at night (their use really does disrupt sleep patterns). I'm sad for the loss of my beautiful man but taking good care of me while I traverse this new exciting path. Listening to you is like sitting in the company of a good friend. Thank you.

@carolefox6553

2 жыл бұрын

Love your comment. Self care is not so much what we do as who we choose to be. You are a very wise woman!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your reality. I am so sorry that your lost her husband what it’s great to hear that you were moving forward with life. I’m sure that’s what he would’ve wanted. Thank you again for sharing your routine and all the things that you are doing to take care of yourself and have a wonderful life going forward. So nice having you here.

@deeb66

2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. Good for you that you are actively doing and thinking in positive ways to move forward, the alternative is not for us young 73 year olds! Best wishes to you!

@stephanygoodpasture5541

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your gift of sharing your heart ❤️

Love your wisdom on self care. I much needed it! My routines save me - medication in the morning first thing, make my bed, dress fully with makeup and good shoes , put load of laundry in, fix hubby breakfast and make out my schedule for the day. At night put dishes away , clean sink, do 15 min pickup of house, set out clothes for next day, hygiene before bed, shower and read a psalm before bedtime.

I definitely am a strong independent woman who never asked for help. Now that I am retired I still use my planner but no longer worry if everything does not get done that day. I just move it to the next day and carry on. I love my quiet time on the balcony with a cup of coffee and to look out at the sky and trees. No birds yet but soon I hope. I also do a spa day(hour or two) weekly. I scrub my hands, feet, lotion everything. I use a face mask and a hair mask. This little process makes me feel good. Best to you Sandra. 😎❤️💄Kathy

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy for sharing your beauty and self-care routine with us. Sounds great to me

Happy women's day 💓 💗 💛 💖 💕 ❤ 💓 💗 💛 💖 💕 ❤ 💓 💗 💛 💖 💕 ❤ 💓

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

Do you realize how much you helped me during my cancer treatment? When I look at you, all I see is a friend who has opened doors for me, transformed my dismal mood, and taught me that life is wonderful despite life hacks. Thank you my friend

Susan I am telling you the truth you absolutely could pass for 63, 64 years old! What you are doing is really working! God bless you 🙏❤

Happy International Women's Day to you and your daughter💐 Like you, I enjoy waking early, patio sitting, coffee in hand. Enjoying sounds of chirping birds, my quiet thoughts and praising God for all he's given me! And what a blessing you are, thankyou Sandra 💐🙏

@marianking1379

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for weather to buck up , so cold here in UK .

@marybarratt2649

2 жыл бұрын

@@marianking1379 it’s miserable isn’t it Marian. I wish my life away wanting Spring and Summer to come. Those couple of years of lockdown took its toll and I seem to have aged quickly. I hope my positivity returns. Sandra has a great attitude to life.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and blessings your way

Hi Sandra, self-care became much more important to me as I got older. When you’re going through a stressful time or dealing with the situation, example, taking care of my elderly mother with dementia, it becomes critically important. That may be the times when you do self care the least, but those are the times when you need it the most. Walking every morning, very early in the morning when it is still dark out and the world is so quiet is my best self-care routine. It is my time to self reflect, get grounded to face the day, it is my prayer closet and my peace. Love and prayers, Sheila

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Shelia, You have spoken real truths. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us today. You are so good to your mother. Blessings your way

@livingdoll3445

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra from Annie. That is a very important topic self care. Many of us ignore ourselves way too much especially in younger days thou as we get older it tugs at us to make self care a step we take each day for our own good and that of others too, who may need us. I take to the garden being with nature is self care for me too. Also being with my animals cats and dog is important to me. I look forward to showering and having clean clothes to wear etc. Being well groomed is important cleanliness is godliness.

@brigittehewitt6210

Жыл бұрын

Sandra I have written to you before and you wrote back. I am younger than you but we have a musical son in common. On Spotify their names come up next to each other often at least on my Spotify. So when I go walking I listen to both of them. Last night I walked 7000 steps more or less equally divided between them. Your son has got a soothing voice much like you. And when you talk you bring him in often because he means so much to you. I also have to put the phone away but for me that is also relaxing. We see our passionate grown up sons. I am not in Cape Town but on band tour in Switzerland at the moment. And next week Glasgow, Dublin and London. And without my rest time which is sacred and actually the most important thing I would never be able to do it anymore at 62

@brigittehewitt6210

Жыл бұрын

In case you don’t know from last time it is Jeremy loops. His stage name. I am Brigitte Hewitt

Sandra, I am 61 yrs old. You encourage me. As we start getting older we worry about things we didn't when we were younger. You are such a wonderful encouraging lady. Thank you for all your videos!! Have a great day beautiful lady. 😊

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You as well

I wonder why we don’t realize the importance of self care until we are older. We spend our lives as women taking care of everyone else and some of us even have businesses or full time jobs. I learned years ago to meditate in the shower , stop and watch some dumb tv or take a walk or even go and get a massage or take a bath and care for me. We are the best for others when we treat ourselves the best!! Loved this Sandra. To everyone here Happy Women’s Day. You are all miraculous and fabulous, especially as you age with grace and beauty. Have a blessed day 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

So well said. Thanks

@PeachesSkinCare

2 жыл бұрын

@@lifewithsandrahart 🍑🧡

Hi Sandra, you always have the ,best advice for everyone. I could watch and listen to your videos, over and over again. It’s You that is so calming, and pleasant, and I just love it more than anything, in my morning’s, except for my 10 year old grandson. You are the sweetest women on KZread, trust me, you are. I only have a few women, that I watch, it took a while to weed them out ; but it became very easy once I saw , the truth in their person. You are sensational Sandra, and I love you in my life. God Bless You. Johanna De Tore.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Johanna, You are so kind. Thanks ever so much for your supportive comment. I am so happy you are here and that you are enjoying my channel. Thanks so very much again.

Sweet Sandra, Happy International Women’s Day, as always thank you dear from my heart, blessings your way! 💕 Latresa

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Latresa

Love you Sandra. There are so many people suffering with this war, I find it hard to be happy. I pray that God's kingdom will come to earth as it is in heaven very soon.

Hi Sandra ill be 69 on Thursday and work full time standing on my feet and when I come home I tidy up my garden, and do my workout 3 times a week... I never have a chance to have a rest and I cook food everyday. I would love to sit down and have a rest and read a romantic book. I'm young at heart ❤ Sandra you are such a breath of joy... xxx

Hi Sandra! I Love you so much for many reasons . The main reason is because you are a wonderful humanitarian. You explode each day with Love for your fellow man. Thank you so much for that. A few of the ways I show myself care is......I fix myself a cup of tea and take the time to really savor the flavor........I give myself a pedicure regularly. i Love my feet to Look pretty every day........most important to me is my conversations ( verbally ) one sided with our Father above. He speaks to my heart.Thank you for all that you do my lovely sister in Christ. Louise

@deborahpellerito6117

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Louise, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us today

Thank's Sandra for your great post. I start my day quiet with the sliding glass door open, the birds, squirrels, and any other wildlife that wants to join me and just the quiet and a cup of coffee and NO electronics.This is a routine I was never able to do in my younger years because of children and jobs. Also, in the afternoon after lunch and work, I take a break, put my feet up, and relax. I love the Italian's routine when they close their shops for 2 hour lunch breaks. We all deserve those moments. It makes us all better people.😁

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

I live the way many Europeans do that!

Words of wisdom, Sandra, and I agree wholeheartedly. Just remembering a letter I wrote my mother 50 years ago. She lived a self-sacrificing life through most of her married life, her struggles to help her handicapped son achieve what he needed, a job outside the home, etc. I was the youngest and once we all left home she was very sad and still angry at my father for his persistent alcoholism. I wrote her a long letter telling her to start thinking about herself, remember who you are and follow the dreams you were never able to pursue. She and her best friend started traveling all over, to Switzerland, Hawaii, Israel, many wonderful places, and I’m so happy that she did, finally, make some new memories for herself.

@mioangel1227

2 жыл бұрын

That's great story! TFS!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful daughter you were. You gave her a life and permission to do so. She needed that re enforcement from someone she loved- you. What a gift you gave to her.

@TheMocao

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so wonderful!

Sandra! Once again another much needed topic. Thank you😘 I have no electronics...not even a clock...in my bedroom. My cell is out in the kitchen as far away as it can get! I even got rid of my computer. All of this to eliminate as much as I could realistically . I'm working on the TV next 🙄...lol🤷‍♀️ I get up before there's any life stirring and put water on for tea, open up the curtains and weather permitting, the windows. Go back to bed with my herbal tea and let my thoughts wander. No reading of others thoughts, no mantras...my meditation is MY thoughts, whatever they may be. It's amazing what revelations come up! My second cup of non- herbal tea gets me up and ready to start the physical activity of my day. I'm doing quite well at not stressing over a completed list of "to do's". I know it will get done. And, more easily if I let it all organically materialize. Your statement at the end of applying self care BEFORE you need it was so powerful and oh so true. Ok Sandra, you wanted a comment and here's my "wordy" one!! BTW...great colors on you...love the necklace!💙💛💚 Thanks again for the lovely and interesting vids...video... appreciated 😘🙋‍♀️

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts today with me. I truly enjoyed your comment. Not too long at all!!

A great message Sandra to start my self care today! Time is but a vapor and fleeting, yet our most precious commodity. You're fresh air on gloomy days. It's still winter and seems like a very long one, you speak sunshine into my days! Thank you.. I find myself on hampster wheel alot, pushing through. Today I've decided to slow my pace and only make a short to do list.. maybe just 3 things instead of 20 and reward myself afterwards, hot bath, read my book, walk, hot cocoa and music..BE GOOD TO ME.. Let's all be good to ourselves today, this moment is all we have.🥰❤ God bless you always!

Dear Sandra, as a retiree and widow, I live alone , my adult children have their own commitments in their marriages They would come in a heartbeat for anything I needed , I am independent , as the years of being a widow Seem to just sl ip away, I have learned though my self-care to embrace each day , I am fortunate to own A car , so I take little day trips alone, I am just so grateful for life’s Blessings 🙏 My independence also that I found my way to UTube and to your videos With all the uplifting wisdoms you offer towards helping others, Thank you Sandra for being you ✍️👀🌹 Mary Canada 🍁

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Mary thank you ever so much for sharing your thoughts today about this. Self-care is so important for all of us and being independent is wonderful. The longer we can stay independent the better off we are going to feel about ourselves. I sincerely appreciate your being here and sharing your thoughts with the community that we all are in

Thank you for the video❤️💐. Yes, life isn't a race, that's why I try to dedicate more time to myself, to everything that helps me to feel better. And I notice the more I get less stressed, more relaxed and enjoyed, all the members of my own family start to look and feel happier. We need to remember about ourselves first to make people around us feel better. It always works👍

Happy International Women’s Day Sandra 🥳🥳 Women!! ... you are beautiful, brave, smart, funny lovable, kind and so much more. You are enough, and always will be.

@NaturalHealingAlchemist

2 жыл бұрын

🤲🏻👊🏻✌🏻

@ellenradford8582

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me of this!!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your thoughts today. Awesome

Good morning Sandra, I start my day with my coffee and watch Dr David Jeremiah 😊 and then watch your encouraging video. Thank you for your love and kindness ❤️.

@deborahpellerito6117

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same with Dr.Charles Stanley and Derek Prince

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ellen for sharing that with us today

Hi Sandra, thank you for you wise words. You are looking really lovely again today. I love that blue top on you. Take care and hugs to you and Sophie and all the best to Arthur xoxo

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

You are the best thing I’ve found for self care other than spending time in prayer and reading scripture. You are my best friend and always agree with what you say and find your videos so helpful. Thank you so much…❤️ 🙏❤️

You're such a Sweetheart, thank you God bless.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Sandra I am 66 from Pakistan and love the wisdom and simplicity of what you say. Long live dear ❤️

How sweet of you we all need that,I take one day at a time 🙏🥰❤️

Hardest thing in the world is to ask for help - we want to be the "I can do it all" woman. But I'm actually tired of hearing people say to me, "You are such a strong person". Well guess what I'm not - but I've given that impression for my almost 70 years. But '70' is proving to me that I just can't get it all done - take it all in and deal with it. I'm going to practice saying, "hey can you give me a hand for a second?" Thank you for your ever faithful inspiration. :)

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

I have had to learn to do that. My children, everyone, always expected me to be the strong one and still be 35 years old. I finally realized I had to stop the image of ‘mom can do it’ - being a superwoman and ask for help when I need it.

I have always been independent person too. I’m still fairly positive, and I tell my children to never give up. I need to walk more for exercise. I am so thankful for my home. I keep waking up each night thinking about the people leaving the Ukraine with nothing. Also, all the destruction and senseless deaths. I almost can’t enjoy my life for thinking about their life. I just want to help them and the little children. 💜Jeanette Turner

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Sweet Sandra, how you Help us all. This hit me in particular for self care. I know you had another video on loss which touched me as well. We all go through it at some point .,you're right. I lost my husband over 7 years ago to brainstem Glioblastma, Which is rare in adults. He was 56 when I lost him in 10 months. The thing was, they did all these experiments on him because it is rare we were never told he was going to die just that don't worry won't be able to control this meanwhile they use them as a Guinea pig in a sense. I was grateful that I had him for for 34 years, I am now 63. But now I'm just starting to grieve after all this time, having flashfacts of all those experiments. After he left, my stepbrother died, my mother in law died after him, her son, both my aunts died, my brother was in and out of mental hospitals for for a year and now the loss of my husband is hitting me hard. Some of my family members feel I should be way ahead of the game. Past 7 years I haven't worked out, I have a bad lower back. i have self abused with food, vegging on TV, staying solo, etc. And like you.. I hate to go to the store!! lol, But I wait to the last moment until the fridge is there to do it. 2 of my friends keep trying to set me up with people which I have 0 interest. And with the world as it is I hav great sorrow for everyone. I've tried to make this short but I don't think I was successful, im sorry this is so long, main point is I found you💞 and I'm I'm going through all your videos and I finally feel some uplift, like wings opening around my heart. And I may begin to come out of my deep depression. You're like an angel I just wanted to give you a little background and thank you for all the time you spend for us. Warm hugs and Endless Blessings. And please forgive my long chatter🌷🌼🌹🦋🦭🌅🏞 But I'm going to begin To start the day with the positive affirmation😊🤗🙏🙏 You're an inspiration.

Thanks for reminding me it's ok to stop and breathe. I wake up before the sun rises and read scripture then I go for a long walk at the beach. Sometimes I feel guilty for doing this. I remind myself that it's ok. I always feel better afterwards.

Sandra I enjoy the gift you share too blessed too be stressed you are a sweety that's for sure all good blessings to you and your family go girl!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Dear Sandra, I have been following you for at least 2years, I got sick during that time and fell away from your wonderful site,SO glad I am blessed by finding you again,I will start my own positive journey,because of you,I feel worthy of being happy 😃 !GOD BLESS YOU DEAR!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Christine the good news is that you are feeling better. Welcome back!

thanks to you for your sensitive speach. I am in my 70 and I've learned now. my life is not so easy but I , to live peacefully and it's better when I meet family and friends

I just want to say I am 53 and I am learning so much from watching your videos. You have a wonderful outlook on life.

I am finding I have to make a very conscious effort to not absorb the stressful things that are going on in the world ,with my job or higher prices. I 🙏🏾 , take daily 🚶🏾‍♀️, get my sleep 🛌and rely on Him to not be stressed.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

My self care is doing yoga twice a week.

Good advice Sandra look after yourself ❤

Thank you for you insightful comments I love your videos .thank you so much.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

We're in for a couple of days of rain here in my area, so yesterday I cut a bouquet of daffodils and brought them into the house.....they are so beautiful and really brightened my day! Amazing how something so simple can brighten one's day. Thanks for your gentle reminder💖

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love daffodils. Thank you for sharing

@karenschmoutz6785

2 жыл бұрын

I trimmed our dogwood & brought branches into the house this week-instant mood lifter seeing that vase of lovely blooms!

I am 66 and think you're pretty amazing..your outlook on life is inspiring and is clearly reflected in you physically, you're gorgeous.

First thing I do in the morning is take care of my fur babies (and one is only a baby) feed the chickens and the barn cats..Hot weather ,cold weather this for me is truly ........self care and meditation 100 percent Reality in a world that can be very unreal Stay as close to nature as you can.

This one is one of my favorites! I have re-watched it multiple times. I was raised in an emotionally toxic environment and I wish to embody these things in the new life that I am creating for myself.💛thank you Sandra💛

Good advice. I even shut phone off while I sleep, so it doesn't make noise. Prayer and exercise time is good for the soul.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing what you do

Get out and connect with people and nature... love it My unbreakable routine... my garden in the morning:))) and walking my Daisy... love from sunny Melbourne

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Great things to do!

Thank you for positive thoughts! LOVE YOUR 🌻! May God keep Ukraine strong and free! 🙏

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Prayers.

Hello Sandra, my tip for self care/love is to wear a really bright lipstick, one that I’m not quite confident to wear in public, when I’m gardening! I have inadvertently answered the door whilst wearing it and no one fainted! It’s a great way to experiment and the fresh air really helps me sleep better. Love your videos 🥰🇬🇧x

@eerindiraarora6921

2 жыл бұрын

I love that! Shall try it too!

@deborahpellerito6117

2 жыл бұрын

I agree I do the same thing

@jennyhayes2883

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss ,, great idea!!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much

@mareeschollum2986

2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Am going to try that

My therapist suggested that each morning, I make my bed and think of 3 things I am grateful for. That’s a great way to start the day!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

Hi Sandra! I know that on some days I like to start my day with a Sandra video. 🤗 You are such a sweet soul and you always make my day better! Thank you!💕

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind. Thanks so very much.

@bethlondner5049

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, When my beloved husband suddenly fell ill and unexpectedly died two years ago the advice I received from other widows was to give myself the time I needed to grieve and to take care of my health. They knew what I did not.The two years since have been challenging emotionally,physically and socially.It has been as if I'm on a daily emotional roller coaster. I'm calmer now. I write to my husband in the journal I made for those private outpourings of my grief. I also write in another personal journal as I love to write.Both journals comfort me as does the laughter I share with my children and grandchildren. I have continued painting and doing pottery in workshops. I purposely do these activities in groups for the lively conversation of all ,for their camaraderie, and yet also making me feel independent in my choices. I have taken trips with my children, gone sailing with them,amazing them by my enthusiasm. I bake a lot for the children and my ever present sweet tooth. I read, watch Netflix and just love your videos that have taken precedence over the other two. I am downsizing, learning something new everyday, listening less or not at all to the news, reaching out to others, paying attention to my skin care. I am weeding out my clothes closet, aware of my vintage items and what is important to me. I could go on... Thank you Sandra for being a role model and for making me feel visible , and aware of how to live well as a single and older woman. Thank you.Be well.

Well that was helpful. Here I am exactly your age, and thinking that I can do it all just because I do it more slowly. Humph I am sitting down now listening to the wind because I turned off all the media thank you

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Deborah!!

Self care , I meditate and I read a few pages of the power of the subconscious mind . As crazy as things can get I do know it will be exactly as I think it will be , I often have to retreat breathe and remind myself. Last week my world changed, I fell apart .. meditation prayer self-care work sharing well that’s a tough one for me .. I’m grateful that I understand the power of the universe. Oh Sandra that iPhone, but I do use the You Youruniverse meditation tape to fall asleep.. but it’s always tempting me to go and watch and comment it’s so bad for us :) Hugs XoX

Thank you Sandra. I needed a reminder, I am gonna ask for the help around the house that needs to be done.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done the same thing!

Oh Sandra self care is the ticket .You again are amazing 😊

Two months ago i decided to make a very big change in my life. It had a lot to do with wanting to be closer with family. Leaving for the mainland was not a possibility for the first year of the pandemic. I also lost my Love two years ago at the end of May. The pandemic gave me a chance to reflect on the complete nightmare that all was. I took some steps to make sure to address what was a very shocking and tragic situation. I am very grateful that I found the perfect people to help me. To keep this somewhat brief, I realized that even basic things, like needing time to myself just vanished. Recently, I started feeling stressed from moving. There has been so much more support and help in my life than I am used to. It has been really a tremendous blessing to be with my people. Self care for me sometimes means spending time alone. Creativity is something that brings me a lot of pleasure. So, just going with what I feel like doing can be wonderful. Structure is great yet it sometimes hinders creative impulses. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful advice! Blessings to you and your family!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us today on your journey. Best of luck

Bless you Sandra! So often we would rather be the one doing the helping than ask for help (well I know I do). Recently I asked a friend for advice about something I was struggling with and he said 'would it help if I take that on for you until the end of the year?' And I said 'Yes please'. It hadn't occurred to me to actually ask anyone to do it as it was an obligation (it was to do with a voluntary organisation we both belong to). It was such a relief. A lesson for me!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but the reality in our lives once in a while

You are speaking to me this morning, Sandra…thank you for all these little reminders…the sleep suggestions…to ask for help…to take a break…to share my worries and to have a ME DAY once in awhile. GOD BLESS, ❤️Mary Ellen

@artistcarolyngrace1711

2 жыл бұрын

Sandra you continue to be an inspiration to me and you light up my life! Thank you for your wise, kind words I especially love your soft vocal tones and soothing speech! Your calm spirit 😊 What I do - and have done is early in the morning - even before the sun comes up - get my Kona coffee- get in my fuzzy soft robe, soft slippers - curl up in my soft recliner in my meditation space in the family room and open Gods’ word to see what He has for me “ just for ME that day, that hour”... and just bask in His presence - oh my !! it takes me to heaven , and oh so peaceful knowing He has me in the palm Of His hands and there is nothing that I will encounter that day that He does not know about and will guide me through! Then as the sun comes up I look out on my beautiful patio with my fountain and songbirds and I’m ready for the day with a sense of peace and comfort and encouragement to anyone I come in contact with ! Looking for the small and big blessings that I encounter during the day! Being thankful for all my blessings !! It’s a calming mindset! I get creative and paint my watercolors and enjoy the beauty of the day!!! Carolyn💕🌺🎨

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mary Ellen. We especially need these self care methods at our age. Blessings your way. Sandra

Great advice Sandra. What I do for selfcare is 30 mins of exercise 6 days a week, practice two or three pieces on the piano daily .what I need to do more is less time on the phone.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Great routine

I’m 22 years old and I love your channel Sandra. I love learning from my elders. Sadly, I don’t have a relationship with none of my grandparents so I’m happy to be able to have access to your channel! 🌸🌷🌺💐🌹

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

So nice to have you.

Jesus Christ in my life always.. bible study in the morning daily, followed by prayer keeps me grounded throughout the day.. A long walk with my dog, weight exercise three times a week.. church..And with all that I do get stressed? Yes but I turn it over to the Lord during the day and leave it at His feet, does it work all the time? No😫do I keep laying it at his feet until I surrender ? Yes😇When I can’t He always does🙏 have a blessed day everybody❌⭕️❌⭕️ from Massachusetts

@marianking1379

2 жыл бұрын

Nted

@marianking1379

2 жыл бұрын

I should do this , lve been born again for 40 yrs or so but don't go to church anymore , pastor slipping up again , disappointed with church , not God xx

@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts

2 жыл бұрын

@@marianking1379 I am so sorry I have been saved safe since 1988 and the church I’m going to now for the last seven years has really made me grow but I do a daily Bible study on my own and I have a women’s Bible study we do on zoom and a prayer meeting every other weekend.. I will pray that the Lord finds a scripturally sound church for you💐💐

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me today. I love what you are doing.

Dearest Sandra, no words could described how blessed and grateful I am of having found your videos, I am totally thrilled, I loved your way of thinking and how you handled life’s different ups and downs. To begin with, please let me shared with you that I am a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend that has shared the las 50 yrs of my life with a wonderful man, he is not perfect, neither than I. Oh well, I do send you good energy and many blessings, you are a great teacher…oh I forgot…I live in Colombia, South America, ( lived in Florida 45 Yrs and missed it profoundly. My husband is from here and we moved here three yrs ago…extremely hard for me🥲) Many blessings Doris

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Moving to a different country is hard. I understand your missing Florida, Doris. Thanks for watching and being here. I appreciate your kindness

@dorislebronhernandez8877

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Sandra, thank you so much for your kind words…PLEASE continue sharing your way of positive thinking with all of us…❤️🌷❤️have an incredible and amazing day🥰

Good morning Sandra! During this season of Lent I have gone back to praying my rosary every day and doing some spiritual reading along with that. I lift up everyone in prayer and then I go about my day feeling I've meditated on the worlds needs and my own, in a positive way and not a worrying way, invoking my higher power that we need so much in this unsettled world. I do need to regulate my screen time more though. Always something to work on, but thats ok! Thanks for your lovely thoughts and reminders. Bless you, Arthur and your daughter too!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Blessings your way!

@mbtvalli

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, Carol. Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️

@xeniagrandma

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same. Thank you for sharing

Thank you Sandra 🤍

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Your videos are amazing. When we are young we don’t worry about self care. Whoever ask any help (relatives or friends) we don’t say no. It is too much for a person. Even then we try to help above our limitation. When we became old only we worry about self care. In our life w e need courage to say no. Self care is most important in our life. You are so smart and great lady. Really I appreciate your thinking and life style.

Hi Sandra. The state of our country, right now, has got me so stressed! I agree with you, on taking a break from the media. Tim and I have to stay informed, since we are residing in the country, Georgia. We're safe for now, but who knows what will happen next. We watch our news source in the morning, then try to forget about it, the rest of the day. Love to you and your family, Sandra.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Stay safe and blessings your way.

Sandra you are hands down the most amazing women I've ever encountered! Including the Proverbs 31 women!🤭I crossed your utube path aprox: 6 months ago and I'm still blown away! You are a true blessing from God. Btw, my sister who is 11 months younger is also named Sandra. Relax and enjoy your beautiful daughter if she can keep up! J/K 🤗💓 John 3:16 John 14:6

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you ever so much for your kind thoughts. I sincerely appreciate your support and kindness.

The most wonderful thing happened to me today. I’ve found a handyma’am.

Every morning I have a bowl of oatmeal. My mom used to serve us oatmeal and it’s my comfort food. Then I walk my corgi and return and do 20 minutes of Tai chi. I love my mornings.

I start my day watching Brownsville feeding for deer ..it’s in Maine, and they feed the oats, apples and acorns. Very relaxing. There are several camera views to watch them. It’s on you tube and I get it on my iPad. Hope you all enjoy it too. 😊

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Thank you

Hi dear Sandra I appreciate your really helpful chat

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Good advice Sandra, I just realized why I don’t sleep at nights I keep looking at my electronics You are a breath of fresh air.🌹

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Sandra, Always happy to hear from you. Hugs to You and Arthur.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Hi Sandra my name is Tiva and I’m from Texas and I started watching your videos and I have learn so much from you and I have improve my mental health ,I don’t have time for myself and I have a husband and kids to take care of that they all depend on me and I have forgotten about my self and never have time to care for me well thank God I started watching your videos I’ve learned so much from you I look forward all the time and living with a toxic bipolar husband is hard bcuz he is always thinking bad things about me when I got no time for myself I’ve learn to make time for me and now I feel much better and for this I want to thank you 🙏 so much may God bless you always I truly admire you and you inspire 😘

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Please make time for yourself. You deserve it. ❤️

Every evening my cat Chloe and I watch one of David Attenborough’s nature videos. The car watches the birds intently!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

I love this nature videos. I watch them on PBS all the time

Sandra, you are a very special person. You may know that already. You may have felt it at some point in your life and said to yourself what is that? When I see you and listen to you on KZread it comes through the screen. I find you so incredibly enjoyable to see and listen to. Your words have value to me. I just wanted to let you know, you have acquired a PhD in life. Way to go Sandra! I feel like I am in school and acquiring my PhD in life. Thank you Sandra! You are a gem.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

How kind you are, Paula. Thank you

hi sandra thank God i found you,now i love myself i cope on the very sad and expiriencing bad times with friends,now im all by myself and times with my 2daughters,recently the friends my co-workers find some of a little closer being with them,thank God for helping me cope ..and i now have "selfcare" pampering my face is what i love these days thank you youre a good example to me.Godbless 😍🤗🙏💐

Thank you Sandra for all your kind and wise words .You always remind us of those beautiful things that are really valuable tips stemming from your life experience. May God protect you and give you a long life. Happy women's day to you and your daughter and to all women's community 😊 🌷 ⚘

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much for your kindness

Hi Sandra how true, I have to tell myself to be kind to ME as mums and carers we put our love ones first of coarse, but we’re important to aren’t we. I love it when you say share the love , your so giving, I value your kind words thankyou xx

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wendy.

Oh Sandra, needed reminder!! I’m out for a walk now listening and really need to buckle down and take care of myself!! God bless!! ❤️

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Good thoughts. For me art is a way of self help

Do you know why you are so satisfied in your life? Because you have inbuilt Introspection....which is ALL for me....Wow! What a thoughtful intelligent warm person you are! God bless your Soul🙏🙏

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your kindness

Sandra it’s delightful to hear you share your wisdom and experience with us also I would mention don’t forget get rid of whatever person place or thing doesn’t work for us anymore and just release it amen have a great weekend

It’s true! Self care is so individual.. For me I love to cuddle my little poodle in the mornings & then go check up on all my plants inside & out (especially in the summer of course!) I feel like taking care of plants is a form of meditation & if you don’t pay attention they let you know with disease & bugs & if you tend to them they blossom & fill your world with joy! Thank you Sandra!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Very good advice Sandra! I might add, never asking for help can be selfish and this is why. You know how good you feel when you help someone? Well, you're denying that good feeling for someone else when you don't ask them for some help. Now don't feel guilty! Just start now asking for help occasionally and see someone else's face light up!

@TheMocao

2 жыл бұрын

Once, a male coworker offered to buy me a cup of coffee for being a listener to his problems. At first, I refused, because I didn’t want him to think he had to “pay” for my concern. But, another coworker told me “do not prevent someone from blessing you and being blessed in giving to you.” 😊

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

So true! Thanks for watching

@carolefox6553

2 жыл бұрын

My husband has cautioned me about this many times. It's so much easier to give, so I can forget that being a good receiver is equally important.

Great advice, as I'm watching your video at 11:30pm 😳 and yes, I look at my phone first thing in the morning. You're so right Sandra, I will try harder to not be so attached to my electronics. I do scripture in the morning, it does help🙏 thank you for your uplifting videos, I enjoy them so much, and share them with my friends 😊

Sandra, you are ALWAYS n inspiration to me. You really are a connoisseur on 'living a life'.I get so refreshed n energized watching your podcast. You have great ideas n I'm encouraged. Thank you n God Bless You. 🙏 ❤ ❤

I love your kind advice to all of us. So True. I find Making time for me Really Makes it so much easier to do more and feel Organized and not Overwhelmed. God Bless you and your Household, Love & Hugs from Minnesota!🤗😙❤❤❤🐕🐕

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and blessings your way

Dear Sandra Wise words delivered by your lovely calm voice reminds me to look after and nurture myself I walk my dogs every day in glorious countryside but can focus too much on work Meeting up with a friend I haven’t seen in over two years tomorrow and that’ll be a good memory to hold Connecting with people in a real way is so important .Not getting the iPad out but sitting quietly with positive thoughts and prayers a habit I need to do more of Thank you for reminding us of these things Sandra I value your words of wisdom we all share the journey Much love

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me about this topic today. Your routine sounds really nice. How great you are reconnecting with a friend..

I try to eat healthy foods,get enough sleep, exercise regularly,see friends and try to do something that i enjoy every day.Happy International Women s day!!!!!!Finia Moraiti❤

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Happy women’s day to you

Self care is so important. We women sometimes forget that, at least I do. Thank you for reminding it. Have a good week , Sandra. 🤗💞

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You as well

Thank you Sandra! My way of selfcare is sitting down with a cup of tea and my knitting!Also following your kind messages.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julia

Happy Womens Day Sandra! Stay Safe and Stay Healthy❤❤❤

I am going to try this now. It's been a long cold winter and now that it's not as cold I can do more self care. I am going to be a bit more self motivated to do self care. I have definitely been reaching out to others.

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Please do

As always, thank You! I agree! I start my day w Scripture and self Helps books! You are so refreshing and helpful!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

Such good advice. You're awesome!

@lifewithsandrahart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much