5 simple changes that will drastically improve your life

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IG: / rowenatsai | To change our lives, we must first change our minds 🍃 Long time no mindset habits 🤭 Hope you enjoy this little love letter to my fave city and my mamabear dearest. Thank you Monos for sponsoring this video! Use 'ROWENATSAI' for 10% off: get.aspr.app/SH9DV
Mindfulness is a choice and a state of being: what we choose to do in life, the small decisions we choose to make or not make, the thoughts we choose to fill our minds with, who we choose to spend time with, why we choose to do anything we do.
The element of choice is as freeing as it is limiting. What to choose? How to choose? Why to choose? Too many choices!!
But perhaps it’s because the upside of mindful choices has the potential to be monumental, enlightening, and quite literally life-changing, that the downside is not going to come easily without any hiccups along the road 🥹
What a beautiful way the universe seeks equilibrium and balances itself out 🫶
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0:00 intro, future & dreams
2:43 chapter one: choose peace
5:14 chapter two: choose to hear your own voice
6:44 chapter three: choose your words mindfully
8:01 chapter four: choose your “default”
9:37 chapter five: choose you
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@fabsmaromba 10 ай бұрын

rowena PLS do a podcast!!!!!! your voice is so calming, I wish we were friends irl, bc ur amazing, and I feel like ur my older sister

@rowena 10 ай бұрын

we have a podcast!! it's called voice hugs 🤗

@Evanthebat15 10 ай бұрын

@@rowena YAY just found it on Podcasts, subscribed and happy to have something to listen to on the go.👏🏽

@DesireUba 10 ай бұрын

@@rowenadefinitely going to listen. Your voice is the best!

@constancechua3317 10 ай бұрын

Mama Tsai is so cute! And kudos to you for holding back when you could, instead of making hurtful comments out loud to your mom. I am also learning to do that with my mom. It's amazing to have followed you through and see how the seasons have changed in your life. It feels like growing older with a friend who knows how I feel and struggle through these seasons, and helping me reframe my mindset💕

@shakillia 10 ай бұрын

Finding solace and being present in silence. I can definitely relate. I recently went on a solo date for the first time since my husband was unable to go. At first I was angry and upset. I had planned all these things we were gonna do and had gotten all dressed up only to be deeply disappointed. But I didn't want to waste my day so I reluctantly left to embark on my special date alone. However, as I continued out and about I actually started to truly enjoy myself. I let go of my frustrations and anger, sat with my feelings, and really began to take in my surroundings. I realized that I was actually enjoying myself a lot and now I make plans to go on more dates by myself. I think being mindful of our thoughts, emotions, and truly getting reacquainted with ourselves as we continue to age through time and experience is a beautiful thing. It's what makes being human so beautiful. So thank you for sharing this Rowena. Once again, it always feels like I am listening to myself talk in your videos. I will never grow tired of your content and it inspires me to keep going with my own channel. Many blessings (oh my god the shopping mentality is so on point its scary)

@MeditationWithAmber 10 ай бұрын

As a meditation teacher, so much in this video resonated with me. What a lovely tribute to growing up, mother-daughter relationships, and self-exploration. As the seasons are changing right now, this perfectly encapsulates what I’ve been feeling - shifting towards more quietness, reflection, and acceptance of the liminal, transitional times. Thank you 💛

@iamnoem 10 ай бұрын

Mindfulness really is a life long practice. Some days are deff better than others but I can see how much I’ve grown through it. Love hearing how it’s helping you grow as well, thanks for sharing as always ❤

@hyleore 10 ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree with the conclusion. Sometimes I fully realise a thing about myself or life for the first time and I think "this whole time, it was there, and I didn't see it -- how smoother/fuller/better would my life have been had I known the whole time?"... But that is not how it works. Before you know, you have to _not_ know yet. You have to learn, and for some things that takes years, or decades, or a lifetime as you uncover layers and layers of understanding, and that's okay.

@sarithapothuluri2052 10 ай бұрын

Rowena, I found your channel right when I needed it in my life! Thank you for helping me to make sense of life after loss. I lost my Mom and my husband in the same year and it was devastating. I felt like I had to be strong for the family members around me, But it wasn’t until I started watching your videos that I realized that I can take time to hold space just for me! Thank you and keep doing what makes your heart happy!❤

@KarinaSlisina 10 ай бұрын

Lots of love and support! I lost my mum two years ago and went through a similar experience where it was required of me to stay strong. Things will get better, take care and allow yourself to grieve fully.

@faith3197 10 ай бұрын

Rowena I love how much courage you have to share the things your struggling with and learning. It makes me feel a lot less alone when I know I’m not the only one who has no clue what they’re doing lol and slowly learning that that’s okay. I love how you prioritize being present as that’s something I’m working on. And I love your point of presentness being a journey, I never though of it that way. Thank you for all the great videos! Lot of love

@joj8413 10 ай бұрын

I feel you, you are definitely not alone. Being conscious about this and wanting to always improve, no matter how big or small your step is, is always a step in the right direction. You're an amazing person. Thank you for sharing

@super1upmushroom 10 ай бұрын

You are such a guiding light Rowena. I'm so happy I've been able to watch you grow as a creator.

@shabeenayohanes 10 ай бұрын

Rowena, youre my favourite youtuber simply because of how real you are. I relate to so much of what you’ve said in this video,especially on spending money to numb ourselves and preaching on mindfulness while being mindless ourselves. I admire how youre able to present yourself with so much of grace whilst reflecting/struggling with a lot of different feelings on the inside. Because i relate to you a lot, your videos remind me that we're all constantly changing and how we see ourselves isnt really how others see us, it reminds me to be intentional while being patient and loving towards myself while I'm still figuring things out. Thank you for your videos, God bless!

@LuzMHintz 10 ай бұрын

I love to start my day with your content! It's really calming, inspirational and helps me a lot to have a better mindset. Please never stop, be present but don't forget you have a community here who adore your content!

@mc-cs7gy 10 ай бұрын

i start some of my days with your videos and they really help me out! I can relate a lot with the bumps along the road in a mother daughter relationship. Thank you again!

@user-xy6hs4tw9p 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are always eloquently narrated, beautifully shot & edited; most importantly, your messages are consistently deeply meaningful. Your intelligence & compassion shine through 🤩.

@sveltevelvet 10 ай бұрын

I really resonated with what you said about the seasons of not buying anything vs revenge-shopping! I'm going through a period of renewal now too and am also feeling myself interested in shopping again -- for a positive reason because I have more mind-space from (finally) not being on auto-pilot (as opposed to being all about work and literally losing those parts of myself) vs when I was intensely shopping while working to try and "enjoy" what work gives me. I also relate to what you said about feeling inauthentic in realising there are new levels to us (you mention mindfulness, for me it's about being present, mindful, and loving). I felt like I've been on auto-pilot for the last 5 years, and am amazed somehow during that time I met my partner even though I didn't feel like I was all those things. My therapist made me realise I probably have been all those things and am being unnecessarily harsh to myself, and should just embrace the opportunity to be even more authentically me without judging my past. Thank you voicing these and helping me feel accompanies in a truly lifelong journey of self-discovery! ❤

@miriadesdeluisa9655 10 ай бұрын

Been seeing videos of urs for a few years now. They always help me ground myself and take a deep breath. For a while I haven't feeling like I'm alive. I'm slowly caring for my nervous sistem and my soul, spending time in nature and with dear friends, living again at my mother's home. And... "I finally arrived at a place where I could hear myself again". Thank you being vulnerable. I deeply appreciate that

@amanda_bliss 10 ай бұрын

I love you ro, I’ve been watching you for years and years and you will always be my favorite comfort youtuber

@karenmabe9819 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your candor in reflecting. You and your mom are both adorable.

@iv3109 10 ай бұрын

I just finished a month-long Euro trip and I end up also thinking about my past trips and if I was truly present as well that time compared to now. Thank you for always putting thoughts into words so perfectly. This is so relatable

@joshshortt9599 10 ай бұрын

The mama bear unit is my favourite guest star on this channel.

@user-fl6jz4lf5t 10 ай бұрын

It's really nice to see you and your mom enjoying Seoul, even surreal to see you in all the familiar background! Sending lots of love from Seoul ❤

@nfischer7854 10 ай бұрын

I’m not crying, you are. Not her slapping your butt and commenting on your weight, typical mum ❤

@herzonchu6153 10 ай бұрын

I just want to thank you, Rowena. Your reminder inspires me to be more intentional with life. ☺

@alonemusk27 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video and exisiting ❤it was something else. I started crying and I don't even know why. I'm so happy for you ro ❤

@lunavocado 10 ай бұрын

this is so timely for me, im about to go on a trip with my mom too next week!! ms rowena my comfort channel since highschool now i can’t believe i graduated months ago but i still come back in your channel :)))

@user-iy4nd8ge2r 10 ай бұрын

Thank you rowena for being who you are!!!

@andy-moss 10 ай бұрын

You have such an aspirational mindset. Thank you for sharing your lessons from everyday life. Your videos are very grounding and I always appreciate them. It's always a nice time for some self reflection. Best wishes for you!

@sana-gq2ur 10 ай бұрын

this videos brought me so much peace ❤❤

@perceline 10 ай бұрын

Thank you mama potato for another beautiful video reminding us about mindfulness and being present 💖 It is so beautiful to have a life where we get to learn and change and reflect and do it all over again 🥰 someday I wish I would also get to take a trip somewhere with my mum 😍

@Dezetco 8 ай бұрын

I reflected everything you said. Thank you for being here, you really helps me through this life

@mariajacynta 10 ай бұрын

Such a big hug on a video format, thanks Row ❤

@missprinette 10 ай бұрын

You always show up so authentic, you are inspiring🩷

@dethpaguio5625 5 ай бұрын

I always love your thoughts, Rowena! Thank you for sharing your realizations to us!!!!

@RayAnneMarie 10 ай бұрын

Wow this video is beautiful and I'm so happy for you!! But also wow I really felt your whole lil journey to my core with my personal boundaries and life lessons 🤯 thank you for sharing 💞

@farahkantor 10 ай бұрын

Love it😊 I hope I can forgive myself for the mistake that my past self did and more accepting myself as a human

@shiela2349 10 ай бұрын

your videos are my best decompressing companion. this in particular made me cry 😭 i dunno

@homebodyzone9884 10 ай бұрын

I love this! I feel like I was meant to see this. I´ve been interested in going to Korea for the past 4 years but never got to cause of school and other stuff. Now I´m at a point in my life where I could go but I'm hesitant and scared because of what could go wrong, and it feels like I'm a bit too late. But this somehow made me rediscover all the beautiful things I love about Korea and why I wanted to go so desperately in my younger years. I'm still very young but it comes with a lot of thoughts and doubts, as well as pressure from society on what you should and shouldn't do. What risks to take and what risks not to take. Somehow videos, music, and stuff I consume daily always lead me back to Korea in the funniest way possible. Even though there is no title with the word Korea or anything. Even yesterday I went to the TV and a program was playing and I happened to see the 5-minute part about Korea in an hour-long program about different places. This might be funny to some people but to me, I´ve chosen to see it as signs. I used to watch your videos a lot 1 or 2 years ago and now you popped up again with this video. Without having a clue about your video being filmed in Korea I clicked on it and felt like it was another sign telling me to chase that dream my younger self had, even though it feels a bit different and like it´s too late. Thanks for your inspiring words and views on life as always!

@nuttypurrfessor 10 ай бұрын

YT creators/creatives who are honest >>>>>>>>>> Also, props to you for growing and healing with your mom! I want to get to a good place with my mom too and right now that means I need to not be in her space but I hope one day I can get to a better point with her! You're out here giving me hope that maybe one day I can go on a trip with my mom too :')

@crystaltoribio8493 10 ай бұрын

Such a heart warming and realistic video! Thank you so much for posting this!

@jbutler2397 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Rowena, I needed to hear your wise words today it meant so much xx ❤

@asmarisayeva 10 ай бұрын

Loved this - thank you Rowena ❤️

@mireiamartinez1195 10 ай бұрын

Loved the video,as allways 😊 thank you for allways posting such good content, your videos helped me a lot ❤ and btw I LOOOOVE that BT21 pen😍

@DevilDears 10 ай бұрын

Loved it! I can learn a lot from how you dealt with your mom situation! It’s not easy... ❤

@Vbettencourt017 9 ай бұрын

Forever going to miss that NY apartment!! It was so chic!

@chucalissa9231 10 ай бұрын

Being grateful is key 🔐😊

@Lindaa8855 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, beautiful message. Thank you Rowena.

@mensahnicole 10 ай бұрын

this was so wholesome 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@princesssimplicity5172 10 ай бұрын

Great video. I used to wish my mom would parent like other parents. As I’ve grown older, I realized she was better than most parents.

@rachellemckeown3332 10 ай бұрын

I feel the traveling with your mom thing! I recently went on a trip with my mom (who I love dearly), and she couldn't turn off mom mode. She was smothering me in sunscreen and I was like, "Mom, I'm 27, I can put on my own sunscreen" 😂 it must just be a mom thing

@wings702 10 ай бұрын

love the new thumbnail vibe!! ❤

@dhuhabariysa6869 10 ай бұрын

I'm amazed by how wise you are Rowena! Do you have any book recommendations for someone trying to become more wise, patient, and compassionate?

@its_angelayang 10 ай бұрын

You and your mom are too cute together! Glad you had a great time ^^

@gelilizarondo5901 10 ай бұрын

This video is healing 🩵

@j.h.431 10 ай бұрын

Love these types of videos 🥰

@rowena 10 ай бұрын

thank youu :')

@kavitaadavi7984 10 ай бұрын

Hi ma'am you have skills in how to organize thoughts and showing us this helps me feel realatable💭

@betsyberistain 10 ай бұрын

Love uuuuu ROOOOO SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@eshaaaa 10 ай бұрын

the butt slap was most relatable 😂

@Evanthebat15 10 ай бұрын

This was so calming to listen to. I want to take my mother to Seoul as well. Been following you for years and it feels like you're always there when I am about to hit a critical part of my life to steer me toward a more mindful path and remind me that everything is A-okay.🧘🏾‍♀🫧🙏🏽 Also, started creating my own journal and its so calming.

@thejaaan 10 ай бұрын

This is so cute! Thanks again Rowena :)

@withligaya 10 ай бұрын

you will always be my fave mindfulness youtube rowenaa

@TIME.TO.WAKEUP 9 ай бұрын

I really love your lifestyle n ur mind

@shahreenhossain518 10 ай бұрын

Love love love, we were always friends 🎉

@marzettik 10 ай бұрын

Looks like you had a good time. ❤

@junienguyen9741 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@anna.luiza.guimaraes 10 ай бұрын

rowenaaaaaaaa thank you sweet being

@rowena 10 ай бұрын

thank youuu 🥹🫶

@joshshortt9599 10 ай бұрын

You don't improve your life, your life improves you. You heard it here first.

@marikkomariam 10 ай бұрын

magical

@doctor4163 8 ай бұрын

Thank you God 😊💐🧿🙏

@jerbear97 9 ай бұрын

i felt that butt slap 😭

10 ай бұрын

I was thinking all video how I can relate to your relationship with your mom as I'm also an adult trying to voice that she can loosen her grip on me, and then the ending with the butt smack and her comment really cemented that impression for me, I really have the same relationship with my mom than you with yours 😂😂😂

@bhairavi41 10 ай бұрын

dayum really beautiful

@hanako 10 ай бұрын

0:27 made me laugh out loud

@amilaazka1657 6 ай бұрын

I wish I have you as my friend Ro 😢

@rj4356 10 ай бұрын

Happy Saturday Rowenia! Awesome vlog & it was good to see your Mom too. 🥰 Please check out this excellent book: Set boundaries, Find Peace, by Nedra Glover Tawwab. It's definitely relatable. Enjoy! 🎉

@minomeeni 10 ай бұрын

IS THAT MEDHI 😍

@monicalazarova6917 10 ай бұрын

1:15 hmmmm “I’d like to travel a little more before I can’t for a few years” is this a hint for what I’m thinking…?🤰🏻👀😱❤️

@aleks_635 10 ай бұрын

I wish your voiceovers are a bit louder, it’s nearly impossible to hear on a cellphone unless it is literally in my face

@marinamayer6920 10 ай бұрын

Couldn't it be a source of anxiety to always be fixing on the idea of 'being present'? Why not just enjoy the moment?

@28groundzero 10 ай бұрын

audio quality 😢

@phoebedy5525 10 ай бұрын

“..we were always friends” this made me cri🥹🥲 Thank you Rowena for being so open and genuine in this video. 🤍

@kamea4023 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos. It gives me peace when i feel chaotic. Hope you will also have a more in depth video on how to handle relationships, how to be more assertive as a person (also at work), how to deal with negativity and toxic people. Thanks Rowena.🥹🤗😊❤️