My daily routine & FIVE BEST TIPS on how I stay happy living in permanent darkness

My daily routine & FIVE BEST TIPS on how I stay happy living in permanent darkness | SVALBARD

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How do I get through such long periods of darkness? How do I stay so happy? In this video I share my best five tips (it's actually six) on what I do to feel my best during the most difficult time of year. Living in permanent darkness, or in winter in general, can be tough on the body and mind and in this video I tell you how I best stay on top of my health this time of year. Thank you so much for being here! Love y'all! ☕️🧡
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

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@kathrynnielson5689 Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree with attitude. I have always been so anti-winter to the point of being angry, and this year I decided I was going to change that. I stopped saying things like “I hate winter. Why can’t I live somewhere warm?”etc. I’ve added candles, started reading seasonally, getting outside for walks everyday which means having warm enough clothes to do so, etc. I can’t tell you how much better this winter has been. I will never be friends with winter, but I don’t hate it anymore.

@erinhumphries9229 Жыл бұрын

I agree! I had the same attitude and wanted to change that so I started walking, reading, working out and being more active! I like the winter a lot more now!

@brettharlow7010 Жыл бұрын

I have a love/hate relationship with winter,...I aspire for more love and less hate.

@stephmcghie8732 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely summed up my thinking about winter this year, I've really had to give myself talkings to and not fight winter! It's a season we just have to go through and every day is a day closer to spring and summer, lots of cosy lighting and candles everywhere. Thankyou Cecilia 🙂 lots of love from England x

@Maialeen Жыл бұрын

I'm the same but with summer. It's more difficult to be positive about summer if you're not a beachy person and live somewhere where summers are long and harsh. Everything is bright and yellow to the point it hurts your eyes, if there is wind it feels like a hot hair dryer. Walking anywhere is agony because it's so hot. Kind of sad when it's so hot and humid that all you can do is sit inside with the blinds down. I really want to find at least some good in it since it's so relentless.

@Gwaycee Жыл бұрын

I have lived on the equator all my life, so winter is something we only see on photos. I only once have travelled to Europe during winter and it was one brutal month. I don't know how you guys hang in there till it ends, but if you ever feel like you must escape, come on down here and let the sun give you kisses.

@l.e.o2424 Жыл бұрын

Anyone else find it funny how she opened up her window curtains after waking up, even though it is dark all of the time? 😆 Great video, as always!!

@darnitthelma4247 Жыл бұрын

😂

@rrr441 Жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer winter to summer. I love the cozy vibes, the hot beverages, the comfy winter clothes, the crisp air, seeing my kid waddle in her big snowsuit, baking cakes when it's raining or snowing outside, hearing the snowplows outside when I wake up in the morning, taking a hot shower after a long hike. It's the best.

@AngelLuluBlu Жыл бұрын

Yes! Me too! Fall and winter are my preferred seasons and I despise summer and heat. I love hiking, but only in cold weather so winter is a magical time for me. I love cozy sweaters, boots and bundling up. The cold, crisp air is exhilarating to me!

@MissMoontree Жыл бұрын

It is okay when you don't have a walk/bike commute to work. It gets so cold and wet

@rrr441 Жыл бұрын

@@MissMoontree I ride my bike almost everywhere actually. Even right now it's snowing and I bike to work everyday. Granted there aren't 10 km and I'm not very fast :) but public transports are so expensive...

@northwoodfalls1403 Жыл бұрын

Being Canadian, winter is an inescapable part of life. I got tired of being so tired and low spirited for such a long stretch of the year. After a lot of introspection and searching around for inspiration, I came to the conclusion that it was so difficult because I was mentally and emotionally fighting it. So instead I decided to embrace it. To relish in aspects of it like super warm and cozy clothing, lots of blankets around the house, keeping the lighting calm and low, lots of candles, warm drinks, plenty of firewood ready to go so I could light a fire whenever the mood struck, having some good books stockpiled and waiting, some knitting projects to tackle or some other new skill I wanted to learn, and yes, making sure I was getting outside every day, no matter how horrible the weather, for some fresh air and exercise and that vitamin D is a must. Anyone living in a northern climate is likely deficient unless they’ve been consciously keeping their levels up with supplementation. It really does make a difference (get sick less often, feel more energy, better mood). Once upon a time I would have seen this video pop up on my feed and it would have made me recoil on the inside “who the heck would want to live so far up north?!?!”😅 But since I have stopped battling against winter and have found my peace with it, I thought where you live looks beautiful and it would be quite an experience to be there at that time of year. Mindset really does make all the difference 😊

@electricpurple4112 Жыл бұрын

This is ignoring the real changes that happen to some people when light exposure is removed. It's real that light triggers and helps produce production of serotonin and regulates energy, sleep-wake cycles (it's just worse in some more than others). Like how some plants will die with no/less light, so will some people in a lot of ways. The kinds that can live in basements with no issue can certainly live in a place with less daylight!

@cheriebrinker3301 Жыл бұрын

Cecilia is the perfect example of finding light in the dark. Thank you for sharing. Many blessings to you and yours 💜💜

@gabrielleparis3532 Жыл бұрын

Grateful to you Cecelia about your comment "working at home broke me." Working at home 14 years now, I found how important it is to PLAN & SCHEDULE daily social interactions and exercise as well as spending time in nature as much as possible. It's still challenging, and sometimes lonely but I don't miss commuting. We don't have winter here but those four home office walls seem to close in pretty quickly around you day after day.

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

🧡🧡🧡

@chandaharkins4418 Жыл бұрын

Same here! It's ironic, but the last five years at home have been very unhealthy for me. I've gained 23 pounds and feel anxious all the time.

@jenniferbeck7984 Жыл бұрын

Honestly one of my tips is watching your videos! When I feel a little depressed because it’s dark or cold here I see you smiling and making the most of it there and it’s inspiring and helps. Attitude is everything ❤

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@thehappysunshine21 Жыл бұрын

I complety agree with this. Living in Canada, I used to complain about the winter constantly and get bad winter blooze. During covid, I forced myself to go for walks all winter, celebrate the little things, and make special moments. Now, I have two huskies who help me enjoy my walks even more. I also continue to make special plans in the winter months to give me something to look forward to.

@lorig8307 Жыл бұрын

As a Canadian what works for me in winter is Mexico 🌴🌞⛱ And watching your videos. From Mexico 😀 I really admire your positive attitude!

@sharondoan1447 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely refreshing to give yourself a Winter break from all the extremes of northern climates. Midway through whatever you usually find to be the most tiresome portion of the Winter, plan at least a two week absence. Best mental health medicine possible.

@judithstrenio9552 Жыл бұрын

Looks like she took this advice 😂

@lorig8307 Жыл бұрын

@@judithstrenio9552 happy to oblige 😆

@Naedlj Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe how well your camera picks up the landscape in complete darkness! Beautiful!

@y.l.2465 Жыл бұрын

100% live in the north and we are having an atrocious winter. Everything you said is absolutely accurate. Wake up, get moving, give yourself time and having pets helps with that alot. Kidless over here, so having our pets helps us stay on schedule and get outside and move no matter what everyday. Even if it's for a walk with the dogs down the street.

@jacquelinebonneau5102 Жыл бұрын

Where are you in the North?

@y.l.2465 Жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinebonneau5102 the Dakota's. Feels north since we moved from AZ.

@liskalangdon6576 Жыл бұрын

@@y.l.2465 that is absolutely North!!!!

@emesfion Жыл бұрын

Struggling through Winter is me in a nutshell right now. I need to get more scheduled because it's too easy to stay cozy, sleep too much, and emotionally eat rather than exercise (even though exercise is my happy place). I'm so glad to see these basic difficulties normalized. So note to self: start with a morning walk, eat a breakfast that makes me feel happy, make reasonable gym goals that feel fulfilling, and get regular with my sleep.

@soniamachado3685 Жыл бұрын

Your videos have made me embrace winter in a whole new way. I’ve learned to enjoy winter and coziness it brings!

@hollylane47 Жыл бұрын

Same here!! Totally look at it in a whole new light and appreciate it in a way I never have!

@karolinamackiewicz514 Жыл бұрын

Same here! 100%. Greetings from Finland!

@DancingWithTheWolf Жыл бұрын

Same here 🥰

@robinannduquette Жыл бұрын

We're moving back to Canada from California this year, so I'm going to channel this and romanticize the seasons when we move!

@britaggies2365 Жыл бұрын

Me too! By comparison, the grey clouds of the UK don't seem as dark this year!

@bethanyplatt4237 Жыл бұрын

I'm actually the exact opposite. I thrive in winter and dread the long, hot summer months. But this advice can be translated to the summer as well and I'll start implementing them now in preparation.

@comfort-and-joy Жыл бұрын

Same! That’s so wise. I’m on west coast of the US and part of that is now (unfortunately) wildfire smoke preparation.

@kalain8970 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@susanunger2278 Жыл бұрын

I'm the same way, Bethany. I dread summer with a passion.

@carinasalminenkajley4429 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same!

@evepatchett8481 Жыл бұрын

I dislike the summer. Pollen allergies ☹️. I find it hard to cope with high temperatures & high humidity. I also dislike spiders and wasps, also mosquitoes. Need a plan of how to enjoy the Summer. I love the Winter, Spring & Autumn.

@merkitten953 Жыл бұрын

A morning walk can be life changing if you keep it up. I exercise later in the day, but no matter what, unless im exhausted or sick, every morning i get up and take a 20 minute walk. I feel the fresh air, sometimes get some sun (its often foggy where i live), get my heart rate up, stretch my legs. Sometimes i listen to music or a podcast, sometimes i just listen to the birds and the sounds of the neighborhood waking up. I highly recommend it :) ☀️

@ambrasones6545 Жыл бұрын

I live in Minnesota and was starting to feel super low energy because it hasn’t really been that sunny lately and cold and snowy…Watching your video I have NO EXCUSES 😂 very inspiring

@catieb6782 Жыл бұрын

i love the background noise of the children playing when you were parking at the gym . It’s so sweet to hear little ones having fun!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

it was recess at school and they were all sledding down a hill on mats! Looked so fun!!

@catieb6782 Жыл бұрын

@@CeciliaBlomdahl that’s precious!!

@ReinaSanchez Жыл бұрын

I'm experiencing my first winter here in Spain. I'm from Venezuela where we do not experience the 4 seasons and have sunlight all year round. I can definitely notice how my mood completely changes whenever it's sunny outside. In Galicia, out of 7 days of the week, 6 are gray and cloudy. I notice that moving my body is so key. Keeping my meditation practice and journaling helps me to keep my mind in the present moment. But mostly, practicing gratitude every moment I can. This has helped me the most to enjoy where I am right now as I build the life I want.

@karolinamackiewicz514 Жыл бұрын

I live in Finland since 2008 and every year around 15-20 Dec I felt like a zombie. I must say that watching your videos and observing how you embrace winter helper me to add a bit of coziness into this year’s winter and make it much more enjoyable. I use wakeup light, do sports but I think the attitude is a game changer. Thank you!

@KimchiDog Жыл бұрын

A fellow foreigner in Finland, feeling like a zombie in the winter, hey there! 😅❤ I think I really have to change my attitude....AND increase the vit D supplements. Uh and maybe like, go to Canary islands for 2 months 😅

@elieceful Жыл бұрын

I love how your routine is almost identical to my routine in Seattle! Sunrise alarm, cuddle puppy, coffee, walkies, Meditate (preferably outside), plan and go on with my day!

@ClaireDeLune2848 Жыл бұрын

I relate so much to your experience with work-life balance after you went full-time with content creation. I've been a freelancer (WFH) for going on 5 years now, and I STILL struggle to motivate myself to do "normal person" things outside of the house, like going to the gym and taking myself out at night even when I don't have plans with friends. In a way, having a flexible schedule has made me feel limited in how much time I have simply because I'm the one setting my own boundaries ... and I'm apparently not good at that! So, yes to prioritizing movement and living your life in 2023!

@arthurtrevino9844 Жыл бұрын

Cecilia, I love your life. I live in Houston, Texas USA. Here we freeze in 40F weather, and our summers bake us at 100F and above. You, in contrast, live in PEACE. I love Grim too.

@Sarabear1117 Жыл бұрын

The full moon is so beautiful!!! And it makes everything, the clouds, the mountains, absolutely glow!

@Lilly-hh9es Жыл бұрын

I love moon and stars ☺️💛

@Wildflowerslori Жыл бұрын

I saw your video pop up and let out a little “Yaaaay!” Honestly these tips are spot on. I live in Cleveland, Ohio and while we don’t have polar nights, they CONSTANT gray skies are enough to send me over the edge. I have adopted your same tips over the years but this year I’m putting a big focus on physical activity. I too could stay in bed for 15 especially January-March. You’re Chanel is my current favorite! 😊

@wendygianfrancesco8774 Жыл бұрын

Same over here in Pittsburgh. It's always so gloomy.

@Wee162 Жыл бұрын

Yep - here in Cleveland the winter is gray gray gray. Don’t mind the cold, just the lack of sun.

@mtnshelby7059 Жыл бұрын

Grim says, Mom let's go!!!! This morning walk is a wonderful morning practice, good for you!! I cultivated that habitat in the much less challenging mountains of Colorado and decades later, I still continue. The practice becomes a lifelong habit, so emotionally and physically good for you. Love your vlog!!!

@Paheena1 Жыл бұрын

I love how consistent you are about releasing new videos. You are a true professional 👌🏼

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu! 😃😃🙏🙏 I really appreciate it 😭

@pemanumb703 Жыл бұрын

@@CeciliaBlomdahl A W is absolutely right. Your drive and professionalism is off the charts.🇨🇦

@passiveaggressive6175 Жыл бұрын

To all the comments in this chat about struggling during dark winter. Bless you all. I did not know it was such a thing. I am praying for you all🙏🏾

@emilyhays6458 Жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday! It was 8: 30 a.m. and I didn't even realize it was light out yet. Last year, the northern lights made it to North Dakota. During the night. Like a little visit from Slavbard.

@TheThreebucks Жыл бұрын

What a next-level video, so good, so well done! I love how you left the camera in one spot during your walk with Grim down to the corner! So cool!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😃🧡

@StrangerInLaw Жыл бұрын

From the darkest night comes the brightest sunshine. Thank you Cecilia for always brightening my day☀

@ni6toli4no Жыл бұрын

it is so calming watching you and Grimm in your polar nights :)

@jessicalubien5424 Жыл бұрын

I started taking the calcium chews with the D3. The calcium helps you better obsorb the D3 and i have noticed a significant improvement. Winter in the Northeadt US isn't totaly dark but our days are short and we have lots and lots of very cloudy days. Attitude really is everything.

@amyeastin5263 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips. You are inspiring all of us to better routines. (Loved hearing the children’s voices in background of the gym). Have a wonderful trip.

@vashti2389 Жыл бұрын

I love to follow channels that are the complete opposite of my life. Your channel, and Nicki Positano are my current favorites 🌍🌏🌎❤️

@vallovesnature8449 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love winter! The crisp air & snow just makes me happy. I actually lose weight in the winter so I have to have a decent amount of calories every day. I’d be walking everyday in Svalbard. You actually got me taking vitamin D. I take 5000IU once a week & it’s made a world of difference. Enjoy your bliss! Sending you, Christoffer, & Grim lots of hugs and love ❤️❤️❤️

@maureenpomeroy7293 Жыл бұрын

Both I and my daughter starting watching your channel without the other knowing it. Then I mentioned you to her and she replied, "Cecilia?" Too funny right? Every year I do a snow white Christmas village display in my home. This year I named it Svalbard. However, it includes trees, which I know you don't have. 💜

@brendasnow8255 Жыл бұрын

I think you e got a head start on being happy, because it is your normal state, and you are an eternal optimist!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

So true! 😊✨️

@wendygianfrancesco8774 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing so much of your story and the struggles you've faced over the last year. So many times people just want to show the best parts of life and not discuss anything unpleasant. Thank you for the honesty. I loved your comment about balance, and I wish you well on your journey.

@Miss_Annlaug Жыл бұрын

"Winter survival and health maintenance" should be taught in schools here in the north. Our physical and mental health get wrecked by the darkness if we dont follow certain routines.

@mazarini6187 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Siberia❤ I absolutely agree that attitude very important. And sometimes comparison helps. I often think how ancient people lived when it’s -45 outside. Now we have lot’s of stuff around and only we need to change our attitude.)

@debbie303 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I totally agree that attitude and exercise shapes everything in our life. We maintain a sleep schedule as well, and make it a point to get outside and walk at least 6 days/week. Especially to our beautiful state park here in Myrtle Beach. 💕😊🏝️ 2:04

@kimberlyhallett3637 Жыл бұрын

Another year with amazing videos. A great start to the new year. I've been watching for years, and I still love every video you make. Your so talented in your creativity on videos. ❤️❤️

@lazfidalgo3204 Жыл бұрын

Love the positive message, thank you Cecilia.

@belindahugheslifestyle Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, Cecilia. Had no idea, but am not surprised, that you were that much of an athlete. You clearly know your way around the gym, hiking and injury prevention, and you cover health and fitness topics with a certain wisdom in addition to the facts. Grim is such a cutie! Those nachos look delish. 🏔💙💛💜💖🐾🐾

@jessicanaser2939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great episode! Just love Grim! He is so adorable!

@crucitacalvin7523 Жыл бұрын

loved the structure of this video and of your daily routine this time of year! glad to see you doing so much better this year 😁

@annescholten9313 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to see you next week, Cecilia. Hugs from Holland

@BDXRDM Жыл бұрын

Oooh yeh can’t wait to watch ! Love a Day in the Life especially regarding such a peculiar way of life ! Thank you so much to both of you for sharing with us a bit of your daily life !

@kaydublin5164 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cecilia, always love your videos, it’s such a different way of life that I’m use too, it’s wonderful to see how in so many ways we are the same, but also different. Have a wonderful month.😊

@phosawelonewolf2886 Жыл бұрын

You’re doing great! I love your vlog it’s so beautiful up there. Each week is a new adventure. ❄️💜❄️

@mikeyb2607 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Seattle, USA, Cecilia. Love watching. You answer questions I didn't know I had about life there. For now I only have one - what is that song you played during the Fresh Air chapter? I always like your music choices.

@donquixote1502 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog Cecilia, thank you for sharing ❤

@neeneemarie Жыл бұрын

LOVE your new office layout!

@virginiagirl6628 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video as always. Have a great week Cecilia (and Christoffer and Grim)!

@meenakumar9543 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved ur video 😬🥰 i love winter and snow

@asamson2856 Жыл бұрын

so beautiful and inspiring! thank you for sharing how you settle into winter. I myself having been embracing it more and more. watching your video makes me feel peaceful and cozy ❤

@charlenechua6073 Жыл бұрын

Love this caption on the 5 tips

@Privatemb Жыл бұрын

I always love your videos so much! I think these tips are great for all life not just polar nights where you live! Thanks so much for sharing and for your calming presence and positivity! 💜😊

@mt989596 Жыл бұрын

As always you share great reminders and tips. Thank you ☺

@suzannevosbeck7489 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video!! As always!! I am such a night person that I think I would thrive during polar nights!! I just love listening to your positivity!!! And you are so right about exercise!! It takes me a bit to get motivated everyday to do some but once it’s done I always wonder why it takes me so long to get up and moving when I realize how much it benefits me!!! Looking forward to your next video!!! Thanks!!

@rebeccaonetwo Жыл бұрын

LOVE your channel and amazing lifestyle. Your perspective and way of life brings so much joy in watching! Bless you and your beautiful family and Happy Winter season!! ❤

@aneliyazielke3597 Жыл бұрын

Hello Cecilia, Happy New Year to you, Christofer and Grim. Your wonderfull videos really helped me to heal from the nasty depresion I went to during the winter holidays.You are a life saver. AHuge THANK YOU ,and best wishes to you and your loved ones!

@sallyscrive Жыл бұрын

Hi Cecilia! All you say is absolute on point and thank you for making a video about it. I'm not a winter person, but I've come to realize this year, as you say, that it's all about the mindset. I'm definitely goint to buy this book "How to Winter"! Thank you and give lots of kisses to Grim, he's so lovely 🤍

@Carriel5547 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for talking about mental health. I appreciate you!

@Cowboysfan40 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved the video Cecilia! Such great tips! And I also loved seeing Grimm! Such a sweet doggy! I also saw the Northern Lights when you were walking Grimm! So beautiful!

@jackiejones1684 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Your positive attitude to the winter/dark have made me take a more positive attitude. I have always dreaded winter.

@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641 Жыл бұрын

You have been a great inspiration to me. Meaning that I try to enjoy winter more since I’ve been watching you! 😍

@annaszafraniec8294 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your video.I am not complaining about winter any more.all the best for all of you❤️

@markuserikssen Жыл бұрын

Great video again and good that you openly talk about the difficulties of a work-life balance. You know, if it's not always bad to take a step back, to take it a bit slower, whenever your body needs it. I also work from home on websites and content a lot, so I kind of know how it feels to be stuck inside, in front of a screen. I really admire your courage! I hope this winter will be better for you. 😄

@KristaWasHere86 Жыл бұрын

That is the right mindset. It's all about finding all good things despite the challenges! Kudos to another awesome vlog!

@carolynanderson6545 Жыл бұрын

So very happy to see you having a great polar night. It was so hard to watch you struggle last year. Absolutely agree with the fresh air and exercise routine. You have to put yourself as a priority. Your walk video was spectacular. Twinkling stars and the moonlight with some northern lights thrown in...FABULOUS!

@Rileyw239 Жыл бұрын

Balance is such a good goal for the year and one I hope to attain as well. I’m trying to use this year to start my own fitness journey and get my mental and physical health in a positive place despite living far from home.

@louisejohnson6057 Жыл бұрын

One thing that I love about winter on the Canadian prairies, is how much sunshine we get here. It's quite different than where I grew up, on the far west coast of Canada, on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia. Vancouver Island is a temprant rainforest, so yeah, it rains a fair amount, especially in autumn and winter. Some of the the still living trees that have been found in the old growth forest of the island are very old, one being 1636 years old, and another 1350 years old. The oldest known tree to have been found, was what had been a sacred Yellow-Cedar. It was discovered, or its stump was, in 1980, by an environmental protection group. This group is still fighting to protect these true ancient wonders of nature, from logging. This massive tree stump indicated that this yellow-cedar was 1835 years old when it was killed, along with every tree near it, in a repugnant practice known as Clear-Cutting. In this practice they go in and cut every single tree down in a huge swathe of these environmentally crucial old growth forests. Many different creatures are 100% dependent on these old growth forests to survive. If you want to see one of the rapes of Mother Earth, then Google, Vancouver Island old growth forest clear-cuts. That magnificent tree, had it not been killed, would be 1876 years old today. The birth of Christ happened only 147 years before the birth of this tree. Sorry for the rant, I'm very passionate about protecting these important forests.

@Fluuuv Жыл бұрын

Cant do snow so I love the rainy grey weather of Vancouver Island winters. You're right about protecting old growth forests.

@louisejohnson6057 Жыл бұрын

@@Fluuuv I love the island weather too, especially the fog and warm summer rains. What I do love about living in Winterpeg is the snow, the massive thunderstorms, and the increase in hours of sunlight. I live quite close to the Red, so we get fog fairly often, but it's not the same because there's no smell of the ocean. I miss the ocean so much, and the big trees and the flowers everywhere.

@trinityloewen8141 Жыл бұрын

True about attitude. After 50 years living in Minnesota (seems to be colder than Svalbard and more snow at least in the winter months), me and my husband moved to South Carolina! Now I love winter and can garden all year❤️❤️❤️.

@hazelg5019 Жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel and wow! I was looking for some inspiration on refocusing parts of my daily life to feel better physically and mentally. Last year was a tough one for me as well...my health suffered quite a lot. But I began a new regimen for about a month and already I'm feeling better 😌. I look forward to more of your videos 😊

@malloryanthony8921 Жыл бұрын

I discovered this channel last year and Cecilia definitely helped shift my mindset about winter. So this winter I went in with a new outlook and I'm having a better experience because of it!

@samiab6038 Жыл бұрын

I love this! Watching your videos made me fall in love with the beauty of winter. ❤ Love from Canada

@queenofdramatech Жыл бұрын

Having an off day but this made everything so much better!!!!

@allison3177 Жыл бұрын

You are so right about having balance in life ❤

@pamcomer5728 Жыл бұрын

Carrying on as normal during the beautiful Polar Nights must be difficult, love your positivity, Grim just warms my heart ❤ xx

@kit2130 Жыл бұрын

Where does Grim sleep at night? Also, just my own winter tip. I love growing mint, cilantro, basil, spinach & lots of lettuces inside under a grow light especially in winter. Not only is it fresh & practically free food but it feels like I have a bit of summer inside my house. I love smelling the sweet soil, clipping leaves for a fresh clean salad, watering & watching it grow while it’s freezing outside & just seeing the light over growing greens!

@carolinekelly8481 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this ❤need to see more like this for encouragement especially at this time of year

@iamsil5793 Жыл бұрын

If someone’s thriving it’s definitely your dog! Never seen a dog so satisfied. I have a similar but a small version and he would loooove to live there, too bad I don’t like winter tho. I like these tips tho, basic but so important

@jhovanaespinoza16 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much, they’re cozy, slow paced and just comforting. Love your cozy home, i can see how you would just wan to sleep all day! 😅🥰

@koehf405 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Have Great and a Safe Year.

@marysweda2097 Жыл бұрын

I just love love love starting my day watching your videos…watching the news can be a pretty depressing way to start the day.. with your beautiful videography.. your attitude and Svalbard as the backdrop.. it just is so uplifting!!! I’m a dog lover and just find so much joy in how you take care of your pup…. I live in the northeastern United States.. which can’t compare with your weather.. but it can be some dreary.. especially after the holidays… you are a true gem. I love your cabin..your lovely positive attitude… just such a positive in my life right now.. thanks you!!

@christinebutler7630 Жыл бұрын

I love the lights on Grim's harness!

@georgespencer3973 Жыл бұрын

Hiking or taking walks in moonlight is one of my favorite things to do. I agree, Cecilia, it is so calming and peaceful. The moonlit landscape would be the best part of polar night for me.

@mizlynn5167 Жыл бұрын

great tips no matterwhere one lives. Love the closing frame of Christopher eating that delicious Taco!! Happy New Year!!

@artemisgaming974 Жыл бұрын

I definitely needed this video today. Thank you ❤

@11kathleenanne Жыл бұрын

Good morning Cecilia and happy Sunday ❤☕️

@tx_gal6518 Жыл бұрын

Great attitude! Great energy!

@syiacoup Жыл бұрын

It's amazing to see your way of life and the humour and grace with which you live it, Cecelia. Greetings from North West England!

@jeannienonnemaker9801 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your gentle reminders of how to survive winter ....and I do not even have to live where you are at :) Take care ...love watching you and your sweet dog!!

@Suzie66 Жыл бұрын

This has just really helped me, suffering quite bad for the last couple of months with my mental health, just those tips have really helped thank you.❤ love your videos, I look forward to them xx

@donnadimone8305 Жыл бұрын

Hi I live on Long Island NY and I’ve been following you for awhile. Thanks for the tips! I enjoy seeing your videos. I had to share with you that my daughter just had a beautiful baby and I was so excited when she told me her name is Cecilia! I told her about your videos, You are the only other person I know named Cecilia. I love seeing your snowy days , we haven’t had any yet. Stay positive!

@amyschmidt1113 Жыл бұрын

You ate definitely on the RIGHT TRACK! Great job!💖

@bonilsson3161 Жыл бұрын

You are such a great landscape photographer! I am so impressed how you can do it in the polar night, really great photos (and videos too) I mean to catch the beauty in the dark.

@gewing61 Жыл бұрын

Glad you are in a better place. The polar nights must take quite an effort to conquer. Beautiful walk and I love your breakfast. I am retired and a routine is so very important. My dogs Nyxe and Bess keep me on track! Thanks for sharing.