Love it immy! The chronic pursuit of self improvement can really suck the joy out of life. I dig your intuitive approach ❤

as a librarian, so stoked that you're prioritizing getting a library card!

Love to see you again, spiring for me, I don’t want to set goals this year. I only want to heal, I suffer from recurrent depression and currently in a relapse. Don’t need pressure, only healing and keep on working slowly in my recovery while trying to enjoy little glimpses of light that mental health allow me to have. Love your approach to life. Greetings from the South of Spain.

📚✨ I’m also jumping on the library bandwagon this year, it’s quite motivating to track how much $ I’m saving by borrowing instead of buying by default. My local libraries don’t always have new releases so I’m allowing myself to buy those if I know I’m VERY excited to read it and want it NOW, thought I’m quite enjoying how I have to wait for some reservations to be ready for collection… it’s like a little pleasant surprise present for myself when that happens 🤗✨

My priority for this year is "gentleness." There is a lot of new changes for me this year - having a new addition to my family and going into working independently. It'll take some time to figure out what my life will look like and I want to be self compassionate and gentle with myself throughout the year as I figure it out 💖

getting a library card in a new home town feels like such a milestone

My goals are always basic and revolve around the things that are best for my mental, physical, and spiritual health.

For me, this year is the Year of the Inner Child. I have a lot of trauma that kept me from simply being a kid and this year I'm planning on doing as much as I can for my inner child. I'm starting with a lego set, I bought it with a gift card from Christmas! On top of that I'm also hoping to move, so that will probably end up either squashing or enhancing those plans, depending on how intensive the whole process will be, who knows? I'm cautiously optimistic for this year.

Your videos are like ASMR for me! So relaxing! You could be the voice of guided meditations and help people relax so much. :-) I love your home and as someone twice your age just know that you will collect treasures over the years, not hoarding but just artwork and things that will add beauty to your home and you don't have to do it all at once. Even in our forties, after a lifetime of collecting beautiful things, my husband and I built a house and have left many walls blank until just the right thing came about. It can be beautiful handmade things from other people, artwork from friends or people who inspire you, craft shows, and opportunity to support an artist. And you're home can become a beautiful showcase of other people's artwork and maybe your own too.

The plants in your Farm Stand are looking fantastic.

THE LIBRARY IS THE BEST. This year my partner and I are working on finding balance. We are planning on getting married, and we're working on finding a schedule where we can make time for everything. Prioritize home cooking, going to the gym, time with each other, friends, and time alone with our hobbies.

Aww that library card is so cute

When you started talking about your word choice all I heard was "F" then a message dinged and honestly thought you'd chosen a slightly different word for a moment! 😂

very good US sewing machine - Kenmore 158 or 148 series. Use tri-flow oil to oil the machine.

2022 for me was fab, so I intend to make 2023 the same.

FEAR… Immy, what a coincidence… I’ve been reading about fear recently because I am into skill toys, specifically yoyo and kendama (a Japanese wooden skill toy). I am passionate about these hobbies, I teach them at schools, music festivals, and summer camps, but I am a nervous performer… not really fearful, but I am anxious when people are watching me perform a freestyle routine to music. What I have learned, is that fear is a sense of discomfort in our bodies, it is an emotion which needs to be felt in order to deal with it. For so long I have been trying overcome my performer’s fear in an intellectual manner by processing this situation with my brain. Now I am learning that instead of overcoming my fear, it is more effective to acknowledge my fear by finding the discomfort in my body and spending time with it. This makes sense to me, I have found that acknowledging and embracing my fear and the emotions connected with it, as well as the way fear manifests itself in my body, is much more effective than trying to suppress my fear or conquer it. Does this make sense to anybody else? What are your thoughts on this, Immy? I’m curious… Ⓜary💕

US interlibrary loan - you can order any book from any public or public university library, it will be delivered to your local library checked out to you. The number of loan days you have it for is usually much shorter and there can be bigger fines for late return (at my old library is was $1 a day, and a loan period of two weeks instead of 6 weeks for their in-stock books). Also you can order microfiche. Ordering is done online.

That's so incredibly motivating for me, thank you! I lost "choosing joy" by living everyday life. Don't get me wrong, i do stuff, that i enjoy. But these are the small things (like in these gratitude journals - find joy in the little things...), an i love that about my life. That i am able to see them. But. I tend to offset bigger projects/activities/adventures - because they are inconvenient, require planning and dedication, are expensive .... you name it. Thats being said ... guess i am going to that concert on saturday after all! :)

Your New Years resolution is TO HAVE FUN! Yes!

Lovely to hear! Also different still to hear you say "my husband" rather than "my partner."

How absolutely refreshing and inspiring! You are so right to focus on enjoying your life; sharing that in your videos … the reality of how you are navigating your experience… that is what your viewers find so engaging😊

My goal this year is one I’ve been working towards for a few years now, but it’s to get my house off grid and self sustaining. It involves a lot and a lot of learning however every year I’m getting closer to my goal and enjoying the process ❤

I like to choose a word of the year. My word this year is “connect”. I’m pushing myself to do more to connect with people in terms of developing friendships, as just having graduated college and entering the workforce is challenging without opportunities to meet people and hang out as much. I also want to connect ideas into action more often instead of just letting the ideas simmer and sometimes die or be put on a back burner indefinitely.

Honestly, your videos don't need to be perfect. The main reason I enjoy your videos so much is that your character is so inspiring and (not to be creepy but) your voice is so soothing. Your videos just inspire me to get up and do something that brings joy no matter what the video is about.

I stopped make new year goals the year I turned 40. It’s beem 21 years and I think I am a better person because I’m not trying to meet all these goals. I have a list of things in my journal I want to do for the month and that’s what I do. Slow living is how I roll now. Happy New Year kiddo! Oh! And my new years starts on my birthday every year. I am WFPB, 61 yr old retired Nana and am living slowly to enjoy what the day brings.

I struggle with overeating so my goal has been to eat less. I also want to expand my horizons by trying new dishes.

Tbh… I get bored with resolutions and/or goals if I have to stick with them for a long period of time (such as a whole year). Additionally, as much as I love reading & writing, I lose touch with a theme word over the course of a year. So… in 2023 I am picking something to focus on each month. January is “No Buy”, February is “Tackle the List” or maybe “Show My Love” (not sure yet), March will be??… I’ll figure it out when I get there. I think having a new focus for each month will keep things fresh and allow flexibility in my personal growth. Also, each month I am learning one new yoyo trick + 1 new kendama trick as I want to add more elements to my freestyle performances (see my other comment below or above??). I have to say that, so far, I have felt excitement and enthusiasm when I think about each month and how I will plan and grow with each new theme. We’re only two weeks in… stay tuned for honest results. Can we touch back on this video a few times throughout the year, Immy? I think that would be hugely beneficial and really fun to see how we’re doing. (I laugh when I say “how we’re doing”… like I’ve moved right in on this one 🤣). Thanks for this awesome video today Immy. I love the way you encourage thought and emotion… thinking and feeling, both of these are such joys for me. Thank-you, Ⓜary💕

Have a blessed and healthy new year Immey. Xo

I am recovered from a major health issue and am feeling better physically and emotionally than I have in a very long time. Because I feel joy and awe in my restored health, I am able to do more without pressuring myself. My key word for 2023 is GRATITUDE.

Love this new years direction 🌸 Happy New Year Immy!

Lovely video. Thank you!!

Absolutely love this and very excited for what’s to come! Happy to watch whatever you want to make :)

Good for you, I'd love to see the outdoor photos on IG. No goals, only trying to stay hydrated

Go with the flow Immy!

Wonderful to accept who you are❤️🙂

Good to see you again:) You look great. And what you said about not putting pressure on ourselves helps accomplish things more easily is so true. Wishing you then such a year-full of joy, success and sense of belonging! Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku to both of you!

I’m a Colorado native and just love seeing you experience this beautiful state for the first time! I’m so glad you’re here and can’t wait to watch your videos every time you post!! They are beautiful and genuine! Much love ❤

Glad to see that you have settled in well and are leaning into joy/fearlessness. It seems like a fitting end to you and your husband’s journey to living together through the trials and tribulations of the pandemic and U.S. immigration.

you're GLOWING!! i hope you feel as good as you look right now, i wish you all the best for this year❤️ thanks for all your fabulous content, i've been following you for soo long and i still love your videos❤️

Missed you-sounds like you’ve been doing good “you” work! Looking forward to this year.

I love your word.

Happy New Year Immy. We are in our 70s and retired from working we live one day at a time and see what it brings. Always the best to you.❤

Happy New Year! So loving your content, and I have the same goals and that is to say my word is "less"...less talking, less spending, less goal setting, etc....just doing things that I love and slowing down, being intentional and slow, more present and not reactive. Thank you for sharing...hope you neck is better soon. Peace

I love vegan choc from the UK too. My daughter loaded me up on my last visit in October. She lives just north of Brighton, and I know just the donut shop you talked about in a previous video in Brighton. We both love the Brighton vegan food scene 🥰

🎉🎉🎉no dig!! 🎉🎉🎉 It's on my wish list too!

ive been into gardening for years and i love seeing folks who care about the environment get into growing food since the impact of small scale local food efforts (even when just growing for an individual or family) is huge! and in my experience it seems like an option thats often overlooked in environmentalist communities, especially people who are approaching it from the zero waste movement and things like that.

Fearless Is a phamtastic Word!! How inspiring...

Thank you for sharing mobility exercises. And Fearless looks good on you. In CO, we add "trust your instincts". 😊

I had a year of No Fear for my mantra in 2015 and it was brilliant! I did so many things that I feared and it was a glorious year so it's not cheesy at all. I wish you the best of luck. I just found your channel and you are so nice and genuine. Glad I found it!

Good for you girl, so so so happy for you❤️❤️

Hi lmmy great that your back love your channel your so inspiring to watch,l love your home looks nice an cozy an that country feeling,just beautiful 😍 😊 ❤

Thanks for the gardening recommendation! This is great! And skiing is so much fun! In Austria, we often say we're born with skis. But I was 14 years old when I first was sitting on a gondola-seat lift (how are these called really?) and I was sh**ing myself from a fear of heights. But it's so enjoyable once you get over the anxiety! And then it's fun! Great to see you're doing so well!

Lovely to see you back, Immy. ♥ I totally agree with no new year's resolutions and spending your free time doing fun things that you love. Awesome!!! 😊 The more we think about ways to improve ourselves, the more depressed we can become with the way we are. Let's celebrate our current selves, do the fun stuff, be happy, and enjoy life! When we stop worrying about what we need to improve, we realize that we are just right as we are in each moment. Sending love and hugs! ♥

So happy about your new video - I love love love your content at the moment (even more than before)! Your videos proclaim calmness and finding beauty in the smallest things:)

Absolutely love our library! My kids and I go weekly 📚❤️ ps love your word

As for mobility exercises they are great but they do get boring with time. In this regard, I really recommend you check out Marlo Fisken's take on the subject. It's not for everyone but every time she finds a new way to use the gym equipment I laugh so hard I cry. So. Much. Fun.

Wonderful gift! I love Charles Dowding and the No Dig Gardening practice. Win win - regenerative and carbon sequestering. Have an awesome new year.

This video was so relaxing 💙 thank you Immy!

Love everything you said in this video. It's so easy to get caught up in always trying to improve and focus on weaknesses. This year I want to embrace imperfection and focus on enjoying life!

love how you match your kitchen:) Fearless is a great goal for this year.

i loved your vlogmas it was chilled never seen someone so excited to get a bill x i used to get WGAC loo roll but found a uk loo roll company that uses 100% uk kerbside recycling collection which sounds like a better zero waste option to me than processing bamboo in a different country does your new homeland have similar happy 2023 sista xx

I love this - I'm so happy for you Immy, actually teared up at points! I don't bother with goals, I just make a list of fun things/flavours/schemes to inspire me throughout the year. Last year was so special for me: I went abroad for the second (and third) time and navigated many airports etc solo; had so many precious nature moments and learnt a lot; foraged new things; started learning a new language (after years of saying I couldn't); and made a new dear friend. I'm very much choosing joy this year too ♥ Best wishes for 2023! x

You're a little gem on KZfaq

Yes, we have the same toilet rolls, always a delight ;) my word is Gentle xxx greetings from Glastonbury England

Wonderful- this helped me today… so thank you❤️

your channel has been one of my solid favorites for years! truly a great space and culture you've cultivated :]

Fearless!! That's the word I chose this year too. Get out of my comfort zone and try some things over wanted to.

I like that you chose a word for the year instead of specific goals or resolutions. I don't usually do new year's resolutions but I do like to do Earth Day resolutions. I like to choose one eco friendly behavior that I want to get better at or make more habitual.

Yes!! I love the Denver Public Library! Their Axis 360 app is my favorite. :)

Love the word “fearless” for the year! Embrace the cheese factor. I’ve picked “brave” for mine! ❤ here’s to 2023!

If it helps anyone... don't try and "fix" your weaknesses. Focus on the outcome, now look at your strengths/natural ways of being... and work out how those things could get you there instead. Yes, it may mean you take the B road rather than the motorway to get there but the journey is part of the experience. Remember, improving something that is a weakness, say you're 20% good at, by 10% means you're now only 22% good at it. But spending time enhancing a strength that you're 80% good at by 10%, means you're now 88% good at it. The return on your effort is so much higher (and it probably takes less effort and is more enjoyable) if you focus on your natural, innate talents/way of being.

my goals are: learning to deep squat (or asian squat or primal squat), trying out new meditative sports like yoga and thai chi and trying to be more calmly active

When my family moved, I couldn’t wait to get my card as well!!

This is also my word for the year! As I'm brazilian, the word in portuguese is 'coragem'

I admit it .... I had never heard of Charles Dowding and having now watched sooooooo many vlogs that my eyes hurt(!!) after watching your video, that I have to ask myself..... Where HAVE you been girl!!!!!! What a true inspiration you both are. A huge thank you for sharing your wisdom and it goes to show that I am never too old to learn even in my Winter years (sadly) xx

Immy! It was so nice meeting you the other day at Movement. I’d love to grab a cup of coffee sometime, looking forward to any Denver meet-ups you host 😊

I always like to set a positive new years goal or at least turn self improvement into a positive mindset so that I am more likely to stick with it. After reading Tim Spector book on food, this year I want to be kinder to my body, try new delicious vegetables and recipes, making more fermented foods :)

Immy, are you on Goodreads? It would be great if you were. ☺️ we can see what you’ve read and what you are currently reading.

Maybe I am projecting but you seem much happier now that you are no longer in a long-distance relationship. Your videos have a different energy and vibe too. Love that for you, Immy!

In all fairness, I’m a CO native and I absolutely hate driving on I25! It’s the worst and people are insane on there.

I've got one long running goal with this year being the second year of having it- trying not to allow the dysautonomia I have end up making me leave the world. I'm not sure that is going very well as the problems I have from it just seem to be worsening on a revolving door with no exit point. 😮‍💨😮‍💨

B R A V E moving through the fear, not living without it

If you end up liking The Wife then you should read Writers and Lovers by Lily King. A lot of similar themes, but I really loved the journey the story took. Much less looking back and more living in the moment.

Would love to see what books Lena recommended for you!

Are you referring to a specific video or workout when you say “mobility” not stretching? Or just generally you work on body mobility. Didn’t realize it’s not all just stretching….

Super inspiring video ! Totally aligned with your joy mindset. You might love the itw the author of Radical Contenment made for The Financial Diet. At first sight, it could look like very basic insights about joy but... there is a lot more and it really help me to focus on this since the beginning of 2023. :)

I think being fearful of hiking alone is an excellent fear. Especially here in the United States. Stick with that one.

Driving on the highways in the USA can be really terrifying, even for those of us that have lived here all our lives! 2023 will be the year we move out of California after having lived here (for work) for 8 years. It's going to be a huge and complicated move, but it will be worth it to be able to live closer to our family. It's something that we've been working toward for 4 or 5 years now, so it will be nice to see it come to completion. :)

Does having a library card give you access to more books? I don’t have a library card - I’ve always used Libby with my phone number but have LOTS of choices…just wondering…

Can you add the link to the mobility video you were following along with?

I heard you say i25 and it caught my attention. Are you in CO?! I’m in Fort Collins.

Myself and my husband have a very difficult financial year ahead of us. I won’t go into specifics just know that I feel like I wont be able to breathe properly until like June, perhaps longer. My goal is to survive it and not go insane 😆🤪😔

Where you watching Breathe and Flow???

Hi there! Have you heard of the Save Soil movement before? Since you are interested in vegan and sustainable solutions, you might like it a lotttt #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet 🌱🌾 Greetings from Hungary 🦋

Video was well worth the wait! I didn’t make goals this year either….I did choose a word which is “flow”. I’m trying to go with the flow of what life presents…..I spent the first 50+ years of life chasing organization and perfection at all costs only to discover it’s not always attainable and it was a coping skill for my anxieties….I’m looking forward to seeing what the year has in store for all of us….and kudos on the library card….I LOVE reading and learning….❤