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Read the Bible every day knowing what God says is very comforting 📖♥️🕊️✨

One thing I learned was make your bed every morning which will help fight depression and oppression. Also, I find great joy in going to church, meeting friends there and serving. By giving to others you get yourself off yourself and the focus is what can I do for someone else to make their day better.

I turn 60 tomorrow. It’s never too late to make a change

As soon as you said “unfollow people who make you feel bad, even if it’s me” that’s a really empathetic human who put the well being of others before her following and personal gain. Keep it up girl!

I appreciate your simple way to change bad habits into healthy habits that that only will help me but also my family will benefit.

So many great ideas! I would like to add one. I get up and read the bible for about 15 minutes every morning. It gives me peace and hope.

So true unfollow those who are negative and don’t bring you joy and positive energy

I also live by the motto....I own my phone, it doesn't own me. I don't carry it around with me. It has a spot on the table it sits at home, and it stays in my purse if I'm out of the house. And I turn it off every night at 9 pm. I want to focus on my life around me, and not be ruled by a little black box. My mom and kids have special ring tones in case it's an emergency, and other than that I look at it on my time.

Thank you for your honesty & being real. You’re so right there is so much fakeness & negativity out there. I actually deleted my Facebook 7 years ago, I just couldn’t handle all of the drama and negativity anymore & I actually haven’t missed it at all. You are a beautiful person inside and out & I absolutely love your videos.

I'm 63 years old and I found myself on my phone more than my grandchildren. I am an avid reader and had fell behind on my reading because I would wake in the morning and get on social media, mainly Facebook. I was staying depressed and unhappy. I stopped doing that and now I read all the time, lol and I might get on FB for 10 minutes every few days. I found I had to live and not care what was going on with everyone else.

This was great, but do not forget to feed your soul💖God loves you & still wants a relationship with you! I promise you getting to know Jesus is more fulfilling than anything the world has to offer🤗God bless you🙏🏽🙌🏽

Thank you. My husband tragically and unexpectedly passed awat 3 years ago and the day he died I did too. My life and joy stopped. I go no one(expect work). When you told go joing a groupto go to concerts and trips I want to but I'm scared and don't know where to start. Thank you for giving me something to think about. Alicia in CT

Ok, comment number one😁i use to get up at 1230am to be to work at 330am. Now that i am not working i get up at 430am. My brother thinks its stupid, but if i sleep past 5 my whole morning, and basically my day, i feel i am having to play catch up

It's crazy that your video popped up today because I'm 35 disabled mentally and physically. I'm very unhealthy and I just got out of the hospital from neumonia. I know their are habits that I need to quit and replace with healthier and better for me things. Adulting is the hardest. I feel like I don't know what I'm doing constantly. Why don't they tell us how hard it is to be an actual adult. These things you mention will help me all. I know it isn't easy putting yourself out there like this but I truly am thankful for it and am proud of you. I can tell you are happy and it looks so good on you hunny.

Totally appreciate this content! I started my health journey 3 days ago. This has been most helpful! I’m 220 and I definitely have a lot of work to do. I got this!

watching your channel is a good mental health habit--your smile is infectious

Sara Jane, your message is just what I needed to hear today. In the past seven years, I lost two of my best friends and my mother. I'm a single 62 year old woman and trying to develop close relationships has been extremely difficult - especially after the pandemic. I went from working in an office of 100+ people to working from home. I've become a real hermit these days and rarely go out of the house anymore. Starting Monday, I'm going to follow your suggestions and start getting back out there. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and providing some much needed encouragement. ❤️

Right now my life has done a total 180! My 91 year old bed bound on hospice Mom In Law moved in. We have given up our bedroom and bed and do her total care. We also are pretty much raising our 4 year old Granddaughter that I take care of. So self care right now is locking the bathroom door so I can go potty without interruption. I am trying to figure a routine that works for me but that is my struggle right now 😒

I appreciate you sharing your pictures of yourself in a phase that you were not happy with your body and I enjoyed your honesty and helpful hints. Exercise is important and eating healthy and keeping your home organized and without piling up the tasks. Thank you❤️❤️❤️

Hope we get a tour of your new house. I remember when you used to give us tours of your old condo around the holidays (especially Halloween). Perhaps we can see home tours come back to your channel now that you are getting a larger space. Good luck with the new place.

Oh wow...I didn't know you were in NC... so am I!!! Great tips by the way...depression sucks but we have to keep pushing... Thanks for all that you bring to social media!

I totally agree with you about getting up early… I wish I just had an accountability buddy who I could call in the morning to make sure that I got up. One of my other KZfaqrs I watch she suggest that you place your phone/your alarm in a different room, which forces you to get up. Once I get up, I’m OK… But I also need to work out… You look amazing and are an inspiration in over a year‘s time what you were able to accomplish

I’m a morning person! I watch people that make me smile and are genuinely nice people.

1. Wake up early 2. Use your best judgement on social media. (Unfollow anyone who doesn’t bring you joy, inspire you, or want the best for you. Also remember people use filters). 3. Train your brain to think more positive by practicing affirmations and/or journaling 4. Exercise (use a paid program or use a free video on KZfaq) 5. Self care (this can reduce anxiety, stress, and anger) this can include taking a walk, reading a book📚, taking a hot bath 🛁 6. Clearing clutter & Cleaning 7. Friendship (try using apps to make new friends) 8. Having something to look forward to. 9. Music. Make a happy playlist 🎶 10. Taking action! Be consistent and add discipline to your life

THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO! Thank you for being honest about what you feel are your weaknesses, oh and bravely wearing no makeup and showing us the pictures you dislike about yourself. All of this is very brave and helpful ❤

What a WONDERFUL video! Thanks SJ!

Thank you for making this video.

Excellent video! You're right on!🥳

you are such a sweetheart! definitely make a lot of lives better

I agree 100%! I love getting up early. That’s my time to start my day. Plan what I need to do without interruption. I try to only watch or listen to things that are encouraging and uplifting and remember I have the power to keep on scrolling LOL I love your channel you’re always positive!

Love this. So many need to hear this. Thanks for sharing. Take care

I do a gratitude list every morning. A gratitude attitude is so important!!

This is exactly what I needed to hear today!! Thank you for being vulnerable with us. I appreciate it and I’m sure others do too. 😎👍🏻

Your honesty is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for being real with us! Love your channel!❤

I totally feel this! I'm in search of a new job because where I'm currently at has gotten way too toxic. I also have a clutter problem do to a small space so I completely understand the overwhelmingness of that. 😮🤦‍♀️ In the process of decluttering now and doing some life style changes is a must. Many blessings to you and your fiance.

You are an awesome person. Thank you so much ❤

Thank you so much for allowing us to have a glimpse of all the things you have been doing to be a happier and healthier you. I love your channel and this video was a welcomed surprise. Congrats on your happier self, your engagement and buying a new home. 🌹

I NEEDED this today. Ypur voice came at the right time for me. Oh my goodness. Thank you thank you thank you. ❤

Thank you for always being so positive ❤

Thank you for doing this video! ❤

This was excellent. Thank you!

My daughter used Bumble BFF and got some great friends from it. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

Thank you Sara Jane for your words of wisdom. I have already unfriendly many toxic people on my social media and yes, I am much happier when I do go on. I have tried to keep it to 3 days per week and I only post positive comments and my own shares. As for exercising, well I have to get back to doing that. I live in southeastern Idaho and we just had the winter that would never end. I couldn't go walking because of the slippery ice that formed on EVERYTHING, but now this week I am working on getting my butt up and moving again. Another thing that makes me happy is my sewing, quilting, and crafting. I moved in with my daughter and her family and want to work on that again so I am looking for a she shed that I can afford to put onto her property and work in there with peace and quiet, and my music. Oh, don't forget the balanced healthy diet, that really helps to change depression. No chemicals or preservatives those are toxins that attract your body and make most sluggish. Again thank you for this video, I needed it today!

My husband and I do something almost every single weekend and we're both really enjoying it. Life can't just only consist of work, so tired or not, we make ourselves get out there. Examples of things we do: go to horse shows(even though we know nothing about horses. They're just pretty. Lol), go to a town in our state we've never been to and have dinner, go to the local lake and rent kayaks for a few hours, we love Las Vegas and San Diego so we'll run over to vegas and watch a show or take a whale watching cruise in San Diego. We also buy year round tix for sea world. On the more affordable side, we'll go to the woods, pitch a tent and play UNO all night and eat sandwiches. Life is what you make it.

What an honest and insightful video! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for your channel. You made me feel happier today!

Great video! Thank you !

Great Video ❤❤❤ I started watching you when you moved to Florida. Many blessings in your new home.

This was very helpful - thanks!

I've been waiting for this video! Thank you for sharing!!!!

Well, I wouldn't stop following you because I find that you are a pretty genuine person. I like your videos and always get some kind of inspiration. 😊 so, thank you!

You are beautiful inside out. Don't let anyone tell you differently.

You are a sweetheart 😊 great advice ❤

You are an amazing woman and a beautiful lady thank you for sharing coming from Saskatchewan Canada

You are an amazing woman!! Thanks for this! I’m sharing it with my daughters. They really need to hear this but not from Mom! Lol Thanks again!!

Sara Jane, what fantastic advice. There are some issues in there that I identify with. You're right. We have to be willing to make some changes, in order to achieve our goals. Wishing isn't enough. It's nice to remember that we're not alone, in our quest. 🌞💘🌺💛

Thank you! I needed this!

Love all ur tips thanks, it’s like I always say, life is like a back pack when it get to heavy Stop and look what is in side, take everything bad out and keep the good in, then keep moving forward. For me I put God first and then I deal with it every else, I try not to wait into it’s get heavy again to make a quick stop, but not always happened. Thanks for sharing!!!

Thank you so much for sharing ! It is a big help for me! I've been in a big slump and depression and it has been everything you've talked about. You're such a great person inside and out! That's why I watch your videos! And congratulations on your engagement! I'm so happy for you! God bless you!

I think this is my FAVORITE of all your wonderful videos SJ! Love the balanced approach. You are a wonderful example to us.

What an amazing video!! I love your honesty and how candid you are!

we were stationed in Iceland for a couple years, we loved it!! Hope to visit again someday! It is such a beautiful place!

Thank you! Just set my alarm to start getting up early. Really--thank you.

You look SO HAPPY, comfortable, and in love with life.

Been a long time follower Sara! Love this video and congrats on your engagement!!! 🎉

❤️ thank you for sharing this video ❤

I’m glad you’re happy and healthy year! Love your channel!

Your mummy mug is everything!🥰

I love that you took the time to do this video! Important stuff! TY!

Thank you for this Sarah Jane. I think a lot of us really needed this

I LOVE YOU! Thanks for always being someone who makes me feel good.

Thank you. I needed this today. ❤

I just adore you and your positivity!! Thank you for the great tips!!

Thank you for posting this video. I hope you know that this really helps.

Because I’m always in a major time crunch I have made cleaning part of exercise. My house looks better and I’m moving around. Getting up early also helps.

Thank you. I needed this.❤

Thank you, this was perfect timing, I needed this video today!

Loved this! Congrats on your weight loss journey and your engagement! 🎉 This video was so inspiring! 😊

Thank you for this video, I needed it❤️

Thanks for having the courage to share photos of a time when you felt like you weren't at your best. Congratulations for adapting new habits and improving your health. You look wonderful!

Love the honesty and transparency of this video!!! Thank you!!

Love your channel!Such good advice!

Thank you so much! Great way to wrap up May! May is mental health awareness month!

Sarah this is a super helpful video thank you for being honest and giving good advice!

This video hit home for me. I suffer from C-PTSD and I am learning that small, positive changes makes the biggest differences. You are one of my fave KZfaqrs (#1 with this video!) that makes a huge difference in my everyday life. I just wanted to say great job on this amazing video and I hope you do more relating to your struggles and your advice!

The social media thing is so important to take control over. The only social media I have anymore is KZfaq. I used to have Facebook and Instagram and in 2020 during the pandemic people were just going over the top on so many levels. It became too much mentally. From having gone on purges in the past I decided to go off for good from both. I did and haven’t looked back! It’s been great mentally. The exercise I need to get back into for sure! Music playlist is a huge YES! It makes all the difference!

Thank you! This helped me! Especially the part about social media. 😊

Love your channel, you are a breath of fresh air! I met one of my two of my besties on Bumble & Meetup.

I really appreciate you and your videos! You are a very bright light in the world! I am a lot older than you, lol...but I get so much positivity and good vibes from watching you. thanks so much!

Thank you! I needed to see this video today. 😊

I definitely needed this today…thank you so much for sharing! It absolutely made my day brighter and gave me some motivation to make some positive changes. You’re the best! 🤗

Great recommendations and based take on social media. I got off social media over a year ago and it’s the best decision ever. I knew a woman who would constantly complain about her husband to the point that they were in the verge of divorce yet on social media it was the most over the top “I have an amazing husband and love my family” etc.

Sarah Jane, I loved this video! I've been following you since 2019 and one of the reasons I enjoy your content so much is because it's original. So many content creators say the same old things, but you always share things via a unique perspective. I got a lot out of today's video; thank you so much for the ideas and encouragement.

Wow - holy cow I can’t thank you enough for making THIS video! Never heard anyone so real and helpful and just caring about the people who are listening to you. This was just the kick I needed to fully re-engage and try even more new things. THANK YOU 😀

Thanks! I needed this today! 😊

Great video. I do agree that changing some habits can change your life. You are 100% on the thoughts on social media (and you will do not be unfollowed by me). So happy that you share your struggles and your triumphs. You rock girl!

Thank you so much for this video. It couldn't have come at a better time for me. While I'm not nearly as young as you, seniors also have many of the same struggles. You will never know how much you have blessed me today.

Thank You SOOO Much for sharing ! ,I have been stuck lately this 💯 helps me get my mind back on track.

OMG! Thank you for this video! I so needed to watch this. I too wake up everyday at 5am. I start work at 7am Mon to Fri and that when I do my workout and I still wake up at 5am on the weekends to play in my craft room. I enjoy that couple of hours of me time before the rest of the family is up and I don't feel guilty about it.