I went on a picnic date... with myself. 💐

guys... you know I love a solo date 👉👈 today we're talking relationships that don't serve you (toxic exes :')), choosing yourself ALWAYS and showing yourself lil acts of love every single day. I dare you to take yourself on a solo date; go to the cinema alone, go for a picnic, go read in a cute cafe. Anything!! so so so much love for you all 😚💐

Timestamps:
00:00 why dating yourself gives u POWER
1:17 yoga and meditation to ground myself 🦋🧘‍♀️
4:51 breakfast + cycle with me 🚲
5:32 toxic exes, self-worth and HYPING YOURSELF UP!!!
12:50 nurture your mind like a flower garden 🌻 (bubble bath moments)

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How old are you? ~ 23
Where are you from? ~ The UK! Near London.
Where do you go to university? ~ Minerva Schools at KGI
One of the best decisions you ever made? ~ Taking a gap year!

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if no one has told you today, you are enough. 💛

[Emma-ickv]

Last year, I really wanted to see a film in the theatre but nobody in my friend group wanted to. So I went by myself. It was a really small theatre and I sat there with like five other people that all went there by themselves as well. We didn’t talk to each other, just enjoyed the film and laughed together. And then I went home, marvelling in the post-theatre feeling in silence, just feeling, no talking. I still think about this day and cannot recommend it enough: If you want to do something nobody else wants to do, just do it by yourself!❤

[thetragicyouth]

You're so right, Jade - but unfortunately a lot of people confuse solitude with loneliness. To my mind it's only **unwanted** solitude that equals loneliness. There is nothing more satisfying than solo afternoon cinema trips, museum trips, book-shopping and sitting alone in cafés for hours just watching the world go by. 😊👌👌👌

[katehumphreys]

My god you are good for my mental health

[anushkalakhani]

This video could not have come at a better time, Jade. I just wanted to say thank you for posting this — I needed it. Your first solo date video was your first video I ever watched and it truly shifted my perspective. I was back home during my gap year and it helped me romanticize and fall in love with my life. Over that year I became so comfortable with solitude and felt so confident in who I was. Now as a senior in college, I’ve been feeling more lost than ever — craving that self-assured version of me who was inspired by your video. Hearing you speak today to your experience of growing and learning and you too craving HER (you from the past) made me feel so seen and understood and also normalized that this is all a journey and we never really lose that part of ourselves. We can always return to HER because she’s always been there.

[Andrea-ojfz]

I really love going on dates with myself and when I hang out a lot with other people for weeks and don't make time for it, I really miss it. As an introvert (kind of), it's so re-charging for me and I highly recommend trying it :) I feel like the best thing about hanging out with people is the conversations, the exchange of stories and thoughts, and the making of shared memories. But the best thing about doing activities on your own is that you can truly and - for a change - without any compromise or discussion do intuitively whatever you want to do, when you want to do it and at what pace. You have so much space to focus on and appreciate these activities, to slow down, look around and just enjoy them without anyone else's input. That can be going to the cinema, or going swimming or having a coffee in a café and reading and only leaving whenever you feel like it, or solo travelling as well. For me, that is so important, it makes me feel so free, and I love it as much as doing something with friends, family or my partner. It never occurred to me that it can feel somehow awkward for other people, I personally always felt really good about it, so maybe it depends on how you approach it. But the most important thing is always to do whatever you like and what you feel comfortable with, that is so personal and everyone's needs are different. :) Just listen to yourself and what you need, what makes you feel happy, and not so much to what you think society expects of you. :)

[lottejonkbloed]

Jade, thank you so much for sharing your story about your first relationship. Your words touched me deep, it made me realize I’m not the only one having experienced this kind of relationship. It shattered me, but I always thought this was just me being weak. Thank you for telling, I wish you all the love in the world. ❤

[siya]

We love jade's solo dates it just gives such warm and cozy vibes her energy makes me feel happy!!..♡♡

[unnoramal]

I was cleaning my room while listening to your video in the background. When you started that little breathing exercise, I stopped in my tracks, sat down on the floor an joined in. Afterwards I couldn't stop smiling. It is so nice to see meditation and breathing exercises so wonderfully implemented in social media, it felt like, for a moment, all people watching and you creating were able to connect, beyond borders of time, a screen or language :)

[maneskinnnnn]

I spend most of my time alone, I love my own company. at school I was called a ''loner'' and mocked because I preferred being alone

[sophiaisabelle]

This is wholesome to see. Self love truly is a must these days.

[accipigna]

Today I've been so miserable for a hard time due to a toxic relationship that ended up with a cruel betrayal. With this video you've brighten up my evening, thank you Jade, from the bottom of my tender, sad and still so strong heart ❤

[leahak]

Obviously the whole video is so meaningful, but as someone with audio processing issues (I’m autistic) I really appreciate the subtitles being on the video itself, as closed captions aren’t always accurate. Thank you for another lovely, uplifting video Jade ☺️💜

[gwchk]

Loved this video!! Especially the end <3
5 things I'm grateful for today: living on my own, meeting friends in Vienna, eating a good meal I made for myself, my colleagues, a warm shower :)

[silvialogan]

Jade, I go things on my own. I go to the movies on my own all the time. I even once saw an outdoor play in the park by myself in the evening. I do grocery shopping on my own. I eat in restaurants by myself.

[CristinaAllegra]

So inspiring!
I have moved in my life twice to a new city or even new country completely on my own. But now that I'm fully comfortable in my new home with my partner, doing the dates with myself I find very difficult. However I was kinda committed to it and I always had wanted to go on a little trip alone, so I went 2 days alone to Prague (where I don't speak the language but had been once before with fam). And omg has this experience empowered me :)
I got to spend a every second of the day just observing what I want and listening to that. I had to go alone to restaurants and cafés and in just 2 days it has become way easier now. I hope I keep training the muscle of doing things alone for myself, to keep what I've learned in this trip forever with me❤🦋

[scarlettrose]

Not much of a commenter but just wanted to say, Jade, I've been following you since before your a-levels. You are one year ahead of me and so it's such a comfort to see you thriving and imagining how I'll be in a year's time! I am so grateful for my last year of uni and seeing you graduate and continue living so inspirationally is just awesome! Thank you x

[alexwyler]

it is such an English Rose day! Jane Austen would have loved your day!

[jazzybooks]

Jade, pls do your own guided meditations!! You’re the motivationally calming energy we need 🙌🙌🙌

[mojojojo]

Jade, are you a ray of sunshine? because you just made my day with this video

[isabel.t]

JADE you are so amazing we all love you so much and we're so proud of how far you have come, you are such an inspiration <3 I'm about to do my GCSEs and you motivate me to actually enjoy studying as well :))