learning to enjoy time alone.
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The speaker discusses their desire to be more independent and do things alone. They mention taking a gap year and feeling the need to prove to themselves that they can be self-sufficient. The speaker also talks about the importance of gratitude journaling.
Being Independent and Taking a Gap Year
- The speaker considers themselves an independent person but has not done many things alone.
- They decided to take a gap year after finishing their A-levels while most of their friends went off to university.
- Feeling the need for independence, they plan to go to London by themselves.
Gratitude Journaling
- The speaker believes that many people overcomplicate journaling.
- They emphasize starting with gratitude as it helps attract positive things into one's life.
- Every day, the speaker writes down three things they are grateful for.
Journaling and Gratitude
The speaker shares their approach to journaling and how it has positively impacted their life.
Simplifying Journaling
- Many people struggle with where to start when it comes to journaling.
- The speaker offers simple tips for effective journaling, such as starting with gratitude.
Focusing on Gratitude
- By focusing on the good in one's life, more good is attracted into their life.
- The speaker personally writes down three things they are grateful for every day.
Journaling Experience
The speaker expresses their enjoyment of journaling and its impact on their life.
Writing Gratitude Entries
- The speaker shares that they have written down three bits of gratitude for the day.
- They express love for journaling and believe it can change one's life.
Spending Time Alone
The speaker reflects on their day spent alone and the importance of taking time for oneself.
Enjoying Solitude
- The speaker enjoyed spending time alone without their phone, taking in their surroundings.
- They describe it as a form of meditation and self-care.
- The rain adds to the ambiance of the moment.
Self-Care Night
The speaker plans a self-care night with face masks and music.
Self-Care Routine
- The speaker received face masks from Dr. Jart and is curious to try them out.
- They plan to light candles, listen to Montell Fish, and have a relaxing evening.
Reflecting on Independence
The speaker reflects on their independence journey and upcoming plans in London.
Feeling Independent
- The speaker feels that they can make their weeks busier now that they don't have to depend on others.
- They mention having a management team based in London, which requires frequent visits.
Unexpected Turn
Something unexpected happens, leading the speaker to change their perspective on spending time alone.
Haunted Experience
- The speaker initially planned to spend more time alone but changes their mind due to an unsettling experience.
- They no longer want to be left alone.
Shopping Alone
The speaker tries shopping alone for the first time and shares their thoughts about it.
Enjoying Shopping Alone
- Shopping is usually better with company, but the speaker found it enjoyable doing it by themselves.
- They feel a sense of independence and freedom when not relying on others' opinions while shopping.
- Expresses excitement about being able to make their weeks busier without depending on others.
Mini Haul
The speaker shares their purchases from a shopping trip.
Clothing Purchases
- The speaker bought gray joggers, a black dress (which may need to be worn as a bikini due to its short length), and a plain black t-shirt.
- They express love for the brand Brandy and find their basics to be of good quality.
Taking a Walk
The speaker goes for a walk as an activity to take their mind off social media and find clarity.
Walking for Mental Clarity
- The speaker believes it's easy to get caught up online and finds that taking breaks from screens helps clear the mind.
- They suggest spending even 20 minutes going on a walk can lead to a clearer mindset.
Reflecting on the Experience
The speaker expresses their thoughts and feelings about their recent experiences and reflects on the importance of not doing things alone.
Reflections on the Experience
- The speaker shares that they are done with their activities and are ready to go home.
- They describe their experience as humbling, particularly because they fell out of a tree.
- The speaker realizes the value of not doing things alone and expresses a desire to spend more time with others.
- Despite being alone during this week, they have enjoyed themselves but acknowledge that they were mostly waiting for others to join them in activities.
- They express a determination to make the most of their days before starting university.
Conclusion and Gratitude
The speaker concludes their video by expressing gratitude to the viewers for watching and reflecting on their journey.
Conclusion and Gratitude
- The speaker thanks the viewers for watching their first YouTube video.
- They mention having filmed many videos before but never posted them until now.
- The decision to share was influenced by comments received on TikTok encouraging them to post.
- The speaker expresses appreciation for those who watched the entire video until the end.