Things I’m saying NO to in 2024 🌤️ For a CALMER mind

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Chapters:
00:00 Important step towards intentional living
01:11 Thing I quit No. 1
05:00 Thing I quit No. 2
08:04 Thing I quit No. 3
10:00 Thing I quit No. 4
11:18 Thing I quit No. 5

[oneseeker]

I think that you are the gift, that keeps on giving... Again, my best💓

[Maggies]

Ana, please treasure every day with Brian. I have a personal story. I am now a widow (for a very short time now). I’m watching your videos to feel somewhat ‘normal’ and to listen to your calming voice, as has been my routine since soon after you began your channel.

I enjoyed this video and relate to how much energy that over-planning costs some of us. Finding the balance is good.

I’m with you on the no meal planning…with some basic ingredients on hand and then adding something from the market as desired.

I send you hugs…and thanks for another helpful video.

[summerrain]

I love this idea! Society has taught us to make a goal for the New Year and then work to acheive it, adding more pressure to an already stressful life. Stopping or eliminating the things that we know are not working can Reduce stress for the new year. It seems like a much more logical course of action!

[l.a.f.]

Stuck, thats how I feel since 2020 pandemic year when I lost my job, my money and my relationship came to an end! This arm chair you talk about is a real sofa to me where I have spende many hours not knowing how to go on with my life! So this next year I do not want to feel Stuck anymore!
Love your videos dear Anna😘

[christinaheesakacowden-wut]

Lol, I found myself many times in that position, where I planned meals, and then I do not feel like eating them the next day. Many times I had to throw away food too. I am intuative and like to follow my gut feeling. We have that in common. 🙂 A sentence comes to mind, by Brecht: "Ja mach doch einen Plan, und sei ein helles Licht, und mach dann noch `nen zweiten Plan, gehn tun sie beide nicht...." 🙂
Huggs from Fairy Tale Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany. Blessed Christmas 💖

[alonememe]

0:08 Gosh, this sage green dress looks so pretty with this knitted top.

[SchneppFlute]

I can relate to the idea of not limiting yourself and yet wanting to create an environment where you can focus more deeply on only certain forms of artistic expression. I guess it all comes down to finding a workable balance. And maybe also being kind to yourself when the balance shifts for reasons beyond your control. Blessings in the new year! ❤

[valp.]

I am so glad you brought up the specific example of meal planning. This is one of the advise I often find when looking for ways to save money, save time, eat healthier etc. Yet, when I do manage to plan meals and or cook for the whole week, I often end up not wanting it. Recognising that it is ok not to be that kind of person is a relief. It is not that it was important to me to be doing it, but it felt just another thing to add to what I am failing at. I stopped doing it because I knew i would end up either wasting it or being miserable from not eating something i did not want or needed on that day. So, on my list to say no to, is comparing myself to others. This is one of the many things I admit, I am still doing out of habit and unconsciously mostly. I still want to be inspired and learn and try new things, but recognise it is not a failure on my person if I do not like it or it does not work for me. Thank you so much to bring so much wisdom into our lives ❤

[Sarasita]

Ana, i'm a first time commenter, but long-time fairly consistent listener... I always appreciate your gentle, deeply thoughtful, kind words and often can relate to your way of being in the world. And, for me too, your first intention -- being extremely discerning about info intake, especially here on YT -- is something I aim to do as well. I wish you well!

[maryroc]

I'm feeling so much better after hearing your kind words so full of wisdom, Ana !
I can't thank you enough !❤

[proximacentaur]

Thank you Ana. For me your words on information overload are especially resonant. I am however, resigned to being a human beanbag. 'YES' to watching your videos in 2024.

[helenwratten]

This video really spoke to me on so many levels especially about eating and food waste. A lot to think about. Thsnk you x

[michelecraig]

I was fascinated by your discussion of giving up the "potential" mind set. For me the potentiality of everything sometimes serves as release for anxiety about deciding where to focus my intention. I totally resonate with what you are saying, but I would have a hard time trying to do what you suggest. I think deciding where to focus my energy and attention is the hardest thing for me.

[ticamonica]

I made a little joke about the chair metaphor and now that I’m reading the other comments I just want to say that I connect with most of them and I also want to thank you for this talk and for your channel. Blessings 🙏

[tedallenwolff]

There is an excellent news channel that you recommended to me last year - Meduza News English. I rely on it often to help me make sense of the war in Ukraine, and what Russia and the Kremlin are really about. For me, aging has gradually allowed me to give up unnecessary habits, activities, obsessions, you name it. The need to be always doing, planning, achieving, etc. seems to really slows down. Time passed more gently now. The three most important tasks for me now are health management (exercise, diet and sleep), donating regularly to important organizations and individuals, and trying to come to terms with, and managing the fear of, my eventual death. And that's it!

[racheldaniels]

I'm so glad this came up today. I'm only through half the video but wanted to express my appreciation, this is exactly what I was planning to think about today and I will be utilizing some of the method you described to curate my information intake. I also have been heavy into audio books since 2021😉. I'm currently listening to and enjoying the book you mentioned in a previous video "sea of tranquility"... Thankfully our library has an app where I can borrow and listen for free... Also I'm loving the vest dress combo. I think I will add it to my 2024 project possibilities. Thank you, this is just what I needed today😊

[efstathiakositzidou]

I find it so interesting that we are found in the same moment in life regarding multipotentialism! This year I choose less goals, more consistency! ❤❤

[CrisOnTheInternet]

I got chills, I can relate to all the things you're saying. I'm not going to start a new hobby, I want to use up all the stuff I already have.

[Hazovanastya]

Боже, я никогда не слышала о мультипотенциалах, кажется я в этой категории, большое спасибо за новое открытие 🔥

[andthegirllives]

Hi!
Im 25 and I'm an English teacher from Nepal (where there is Mt. Everest). I lost my mom at 1 and still I'm stuck there which I'm slowly realizing. I feel that I've been drunk on her absence my whole life causing me to be insecure, too sensitive, sad and negative and what not! I even feel that all the family issues I've would be less if she was here. But this year, Im going to get a sustainable career and I'm going to start living. I hope to miss her too but without feeling hurt or sad. Thank you! 🧡