One benefit of journaling is that when you get older (like me!), you can look back on things from many years ago. I started journaling in 1982, during my freshman year of high school, and I got into the habit of writing just what happened the day before in a paper journal, including whatever feelings I had about it. And now I can look back 40+ years and see all of that, and I honestly wouldn't have remembered half of it without that record.

I went to a movie on my own the first time when I was 19 & I loved it but it wasn't until I became a parent that I truly embraced my love for eating out & seeing a movie on my own. You don't need to worry about anyone else's schedule, if there's awkward scenes in the movie you see, anyone else's food preferences or a timeline. I'll get to a restaurant hours before my movie starts with a book or headphones & just slowly enjoy my meal, if the restaurant doesn't need my table I'll ask for the bill right away so the server doesn't need to worry about me. I'll just ask them to check in every 30 min or so for a refill or to order dessert but other than that they can ignore me. I bring my blanket to the theater & choose a showing that won't be so busy so I can spread out be comfortable without bothering anyone then hit a coffee shop after my movie for some tea & more reading before heading home.

I cant explain the amount of joy your videos bring me

Just found you and this video and I’m already in tune with your being and appreciate this video coming to my eyes view for this is exactly what I needed to see for I am on a very similar journey this year and seeing this video is speaking volumes to me and will help me along my journey! So thank you for sharing you and your life with all of us! May we all prosper and conquer this quest of becoming and being our very best selves! 🙏🏾

I'm someone who enjoys their own company, but until recently I NEVER went out to a restaurant by myself. The first time I did I realised how amazing it is!! There's no discussion on where to go, what everyone wants to eat etc. I got to order whatever I wanted and read my book the entire time it was 👌

i’ve never been really good at journaling, i would start a journal and than stop it. One thing that’s been working for me is making a list through out the day of things that impacted me (even the dumb shit) and than writing as if it was a book

When you started talking about journaling and putting your thoughts down on paper I suddenly remembered that I only found your channel bc of your poetry! I love watching your videos but I had forgotten about that- even though I loved your poetry as well! However, thanks for being you and letting us be a part of your journey :)

You definitely haven’t failed at journaling! I think it’s better when it comes naturally and you need to write things on your mind or anything! It’s a little book of you and it can be anything you want it to be

completely feel that part of liking the idea of journaling, it's a very nice thought, but actually doing it i always fail at ahah

Great video! So good to see you stepping out and trying new things. And your cooking is really coming along, so that's definitely something to be proud of! 👏 Journalling is something I do on and off, so I'm yet to get into doing it regularly. But the key word is 'habit', so I guess I should just try to do it more often. Building habits definitely seem better than resolutions, and you'll improve in various ways for sure! 👍

I love the solo dates idea! It's one of my goals for 2023 aswell. This is so motivating❤

I love journaling, I like to write what I’m thinking about, what happened during the day, my hopes and dreams, current favorites… it’s so interesting to look back on, since I’ve changed from when i started 5years ago

With the exercise thing, find some form of movement you actually enjoy. It won’t feel as much of a chore. And try to remember how good you feel after you move your body

lovely taz is here to save the day~, thank you and i love you so so much!!!!

Thank you for reuploading this Taz. ❤

Love the idea of solo dates. I'm so happy that you've overcome that "uncomfortableness" of going out solo.

I journal. Sometimes it’s just this is what happened and not necessarily about feelings. It’s really helped the last year which was really rough. Writing it down was sort of like releasing it.

Well done, Taz! Might I suggest a method I use to further my cooking skills is simple I will find an ingredient be it protein, veg, condiment anything goes. Bring it home and look up all the uses for it, how to cook/prepare it and then put my personal spin on it's use. Solo outings, dinning, movies and such are great. You don't have to obligation of polite small talk, you can focus your personal experience. Keep up the good work.

Nice to hear that the audio issues got fixed. And thank you for a delightful video.

I suffer with really bad anxiety and Wagamamas was also the first place I decided to go on a solo date - I was terrified but afterwards felt so good as I realised no one cares, they are in thier own bubble.

What an amazing channel :) from one creator to another ! Great work !

This is the kind of energy I want to bring into my time at university but at the moment everything is so stressful with exams and I feel like I just can't do anything now

Sending love from California! I absolutely love your videos 💗💗💗

I have also been struggling with journaling for years! Like you say, it's something that theoretically is great but practically it just doesn't work for me. And I used to feel the same way about going out by myself but after moving to London from Spain by myself I have had to learn to just go, because if I had to wait for someone to want to come with me to do stuff I wouldn't get out of the house! Where is that ice skating ring? I love ice skating but haven't found a place to go that isn't fake ice. BTW, if you want to soften your tortilla you can put it in the microwave for a minute next to a glass of water! It also works for hard bread and next day pizza!

Taz is the definition of self care 💓

I needed this. Just a realistisch reflection on life as we live it. It helps a lot to know that i'm not the only one struggling with these things.. Proud of you for having the guts to take new steps and share your humaness with the world. I suddenly feel the urch to live my life for me, and not for the world around me. And i wanna be confident enough to just go and do things that make me happy, prior to anything else! Thanks Taz!

Girl!!! You are glowing ❤❤❤

this video was the highlight of my day thanks taz love you lots

All else aside loving your shirts in this video. That one in the end and the green and white striped one especially!

Great work at cooking more for yourself!! I've seen some sites/apps that suggest meals you can make with the ingredients you have. When I was growing up we had stuff for cooking, but also some snacks and stuff, good for lunch. And you don't need to call it "solo dating" or whatever, just "going out" and having fun... By yeself... It -is-- completely normal, especially for people with hectic schedules

The solo date/travelling thing is my life goal. I have complex mental health problems and therefore am reliant on live in carers for most of my time. Ido work, travel, have hobbies and friends etc but this nearly always has to be with other people or only a couple of hours alone. So I love this so much! Inspiring me to keep moving forwards however long it takes!

I used to watch you 4 years ago doing the £1 challenges and haven’t seen your videos in my sub box in years! So happy I can go back and binge watch though😁

journaling for me is for processing emotional experiences. I don't have to do it everyday. I do it when i need to do it.

Your skin is glowing!

I struggle to go on, solo dates just because of work and being in a relationship. I feel like in this life, it’s so hard to separate your life you wish you could have from the life you have to live.

Lovely to see your videos Taz ❤

I recently came across your videos and to be honest u reminded me of someone I knew. Your blog is awesome and it's actually quite interesting watching everything u experience.... Hope to see more

Love these 30 day videos

Yay new Taz video! :)

Great video - I still haven't got into the habit of journalling, even though I'd like to!!

This has inspired me to try my own challenge because I’m quite terrible at continuity. So, thank you Taz♥️💡

Loved this video💛

ur literally glowing

Plz Taz shed light on the devastating earthquake that happened in Syria and Turkey ...we are in desperate need for every bit of help we can get 🙏

Taaaazzz can you make longer videos i love them 😍

love your accent track your habits/goals review weekly You smashed the solo dates - well done - Most of what I do is solo - your right schedule is key

I just fucking love Taz

yaaaay so happy for u and jay hehe

I hate working out too, and generlly physical activity is not for me, BUT I do like dancing (alone), so what I do is just put music on and start sort of half dancing and half exercising, and it is sooo much better than just working out xD

I feel like your videos are kind of like journaling. Like you can process your feelings verbally too and that’s just as valid.

“Having discipline to do it even when you are not motivated to do it”

I am trying to journal for mental health to it’s not that easy when there’s a lot going on xxx

I would love to try this

“Spinach is really slippery be careful “ 😂

Another great one. Baby steps

Taz, I have a tip, buy some cheap figure skates for £30 at most and use them! I think it will show you so much more process because you have more control and they are sharper. That’s what I did starting when I was little. Love you lots xx

Taz here to save my day, lots of love from India 🥰

you can try a "trying different types of workouts to find my own" kind of video)

Taz is amazingly special

This is me in a nutshell and the universe and taz telling me to get it together 😭👍

Ur AMAZINGGGG 🔥🔥🔥 we need a collab between u and underated hijabi!!!🎊

Taz we wanna know your work out routine!

Oh my gosh I'm so early! This is the video that I need!

You don’t have to work out btw! a trainer told me most exercises are too generic and are not suited for all individuals. I was told I’m more suited for dance class as I like cardio to keep fit. im gonna try that daily in the future as squats and planks stuff are too painful for me. I’ve lost 7 kg doing Low impact exercise as well

I have been eating out at restaurants and watching movies alone since I became single. I even watched a musical alone. But then again I am an introvert so I am cool with my own company.

i love you, i just love you. thats it. PERIOD.

Great video :D

POV you know this is reupload

TAAAZ!

Ingredients housholds also make a meal plan for the 3 meals to use them all

Pls do the meal plan again!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

To be fair with journaling, is that i did it for about a year & slowly tampered off. Need to attempt regular journaling again.

Pretty sure the bit in wagas the woman in the background was also solo eating. Its a good thing to feel comfortable doing this

I really love your videos 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

I’m watching this while eating out alone, it has definitely made me so comfortable ❤️‍🩹🥹

I watched this yesterday before it was re-uploaded 😅

Yayyyyy I finally made it to be the first comment!! I love your videos Taz, Keep shinning your light honey 🌻

regarding journaling, maybe try going with leaving yourself short voice memos instead, i think it feels more spontaneous and unstructured, while writing forced you to be more thoughtful in a way, which is not always desirable

Well done you ❤️👍

I love solo dates, I've been doing it for a long time. My challenge is going out with people :)

Does anyone know the brand of the journal she's journalling in ?

Heyy!! Really liked this video! Wanted to say, if you really don't like working out, maybe it's just not for you. And there are tons of other ways to keep fit and to better your physical health ^~^ maybe try yoga or pilates or dancing classes or a martial art.. there are so many options and working out just doesn't work for a lot of people (including me lol). Take care!

I have a question Taz. Do your relatives or family ever pressure you regarding having a relationship with someone? I've been watching your videos since day 1 and I'm pretty curious about this. It's fine if you will not notice this. Sorry for my bad english.

Honestly I feel like growing up in an ingredient household has made me a better cook

Bravo for eating out and going to the movies solo.

Unrelated but you are sooo pretty 🥹

I think when I get my leave May have a solo date don’t no if I’ll be brave like u but I’ll try I never go on my own xxxx

love you

Is this different or a reupload of the first?

I 100% recommend you to talk with an ADHD coach, since I started working with an adhd coach I learned how to use journaling, how to solve problems and stay organized and how to thrive and stay happy with adhd.

Why did you reupload it?

Solo dates have been a thing for me ever since I was 17... I thought everyone does that and it doesnt have a name like "solo date" LOL

What is your type of lipstick you use ma belle 😻 it’s jolie

Wait… wasn’t this video released yesterday!?!? I am so confused 😮

whats your recipe for the chicken drumsticks?

I didn’t know that ingredient household was a thing. Unintentionally I’ve always been an ingredient household, I guess

Why the reupload?

Please post more

My friends can't understand why I go to the movies by myself. They're weird, not me.

Ok REUPLOAD 😩🙌