It may just seem like a gripe and a moan, but it is much more an acknowledgement and ownership of where I’m at right now, and …
It may just seem like a gripe and a moan, but it is much more an acknowledgement and ownership of where I’m at right now, and …
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The Vegan Queens in LONDON: https://youtu.be/JpIYwWAoxiM
CHOICES: https://youtu.be/KhNq4qpR6D0
Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty here. Everything you are saying makes total sense and its understandable. I'm sure everyone who watched can relate on some level, too, including myself. You do so much in your life and your passion for of it all is so obvious – so it's only natural that sometimes you'll feel like you're burning the candle at both ends. It can be hard to find time for our passions when there are those "have to's" that take up our time and energy. And the (beautiful) job you do is the type of job that takes more of a toll than most. Give yourself a pat on the back for managing to juggle all of this, whilst still retaining your joie de vivre, compassionate kind nature, and sense of humour! That's an amazing thing. It's people like you that make the world a bearable place to live in, amidst all of the sh*t. Haha. Keep talking about how you feel to Jason, friends/others in your life, and us. Getting things off your chest is half the battle! Sincerely hope you feel a bit less overhelmed soon. You got this! X
Re. the pigeons, I’ve stamped my foot at people who’ve done that. Not said anything, just stamped a foot at them. They’re so taken aback they don’t say anything – up to now anyway😊
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Enjoying veganuary working on my mental health trying not to get angry around the mental health subject Hard when you ve been sectioned four times last time was for 9 months but I'm trying to remember everyone isn't a bad guy
Love that sweater!🥰🥰
Gentle virtual hugs being sent your way, Paul. Thanks for sharing. I realised I had Carer Burnout a couple of weeks ago and just telling a friend about it halved the burden immediately.
I haven't filmed in forever because I've got so much going on here. Axel has been so unwell with chronic pain and now Charlie is sick as well. Good thing is, I'm staying abstinent from bingeing!
Sending love from us!
I've been intermittent fasting for several years now and love-it! My version is to have coffee in the morning, then just water until about 2PM, at this time I usually have a small bowl of oats mixed with: oat bran, quinoa, flax, coco powder, fig sugar, coconut flakes, wheat germ, chia seeds and some berries, or whatever fruit we have; then a healthy dinner in the evening. I do this irrespective of whether or not I'm trying to lose a few pounds… If I'm trying to lose a few pounds, I essentially do the same, but lessen the amount of food at dinner (the oat portion is very small, and oats are an excellent daily food as they are an amazing minimizer of any inflammation in the body). I don't even think about it now, my routine… actually, the few times I've had to eat first-thing in the AM now, I don't like the way I feel… like there was no break or cleaning/rest of the system, etc. I don't watch the news anymore and I'm much happier. I scan the BBC online, and my go-to news is Plant Based News, I just scan that as well, and Tweet their content. I do what I can each day via petitions, donations, etc. for the animals… but watching the news doesn't really help anyone, not really; I think all-told the TV in our home is only on at night for one hour. I hope you feel better! ❤ Sending you a big hug & lots of love! xx Thank you for all you do!! ❤
Seems we're in a similar mindset. And as you said, that's ok because we're taking steps to acknowledge & change what we can.
Derren Brown just said on a podcast that we shouldn't immediately try to run from anxiety, depression, low mood etc because it's often a sign something needs to change.
The world seems gloomy enough atm but especially as vegans, why wouldn't we feel down when we're misrepresented, criticised & surrounded by hypocrisy?
Must admit, I'm trying to limit my vegan content lately to avoid the dramas & conflicts.
I know limiting social media isn't that simple for you so for the interactions you can't avoid, please remember, you're making a difference & many others are with you in your corner.
We've only got so much bandwidth & sometimes need to prioritise what's necessary & best for us, just to get through the day.
I've also been considering dopamine fasting. Not sure if it'd appeal to you but thought I'd throw it out there.
And yoga helps my mental health, as much as it adds to the gentle ribbing / walking stereotype status.
I should probably start littering, buy a hummer, & swear at old ladies to throw people off 😉
Lots of love to you Paul (& Jason too!)
This too shall pass 🖤🖤🖤
Sending you a big hug ❤️
I really feel you on the existential stuff and just feeling like you're completely at odds with some members of the human race. It does an absolute number on your mental health and it feels like the world is just merrily sprinting towards oblivion most of the time but having social spaces like this channel are super important reminders that not everyone is like that and there's others out there in the same mindset and fighting to make things better. Take care of yourself and just know that you're not alone in feeling this way and we're making progress bit by bit together. It's also super important to take news and social media breaks, it's nothing to be ashamed of and you can fight the good fight better when you're not overburdening yourself with negative input.
Watching you today has put into words how I feel at the minute. I couldn't put it into words myself that I'm in the middle of alot that is happening that I have to do and what I so desperately want to do. Sharing that has helped me, so thank you ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing. I can completely relate to what you are going through.
Much love brother. Just shifted back to OMAD today myself. About to eat at 5:30pm so I feel ya <hugs> 🤓💜💙xo ps love to J and Isis 😻
Paul I honestly don’t know how you and Jason upload so much content, it must be so time consuming, your head must be in a spin everyday thinking what’s next on the agenda, please slow down mate and take the care ❤️
Came across your channel and guess what im hooked loved the Sainsbury's vlog I'm on my journey to becoming a vegan and needed ideas for food and meals so hopefully your vlogs will help me on this new chapter. Take time out for self care lovli x love Sharon from Midlands
Existential Crisis, very understandable, especially for a highly sensitive person. Journaling a few minutes a day helps me and some others. All part of the journey for awakening beings, 💚🌞
Good luck on the fast God bless x
Thank you for sharing, take care and be gentle with yourself. Sending love Xx