a home vlog: spending time alone, cosy days & cooking

Darling Hannah what a beautiful inspirational vlog. I’m 64 extremely active, however my life has changed drastically because I now take care of my husband in his 70’s who is suffering mid stages of memory issues. We had such a beautiful life, and he was such a loving man. That has all changed, as I’m sure you have heard often does with loved ones with memory issues. Watching yours and a couple of other inspirational younger women reminds me of myself in younger years. I have taken a lot of your healthy ideas, and taking care of yourself, and reminded myself to take time out for myself. I owned. A commercial real estate company as well as working as legal advocate for domestic violence with women in the courts here in the U.S. one of the things I used to lecture at women’s studies at universities, was women starting over. How to feel confident on your own again. One of the ideas I gave rather shy, or not confident women was this: When going out on your own have this idea of what you WANT TO BE, AND look like, and present yourself as a confident women. You may not be there YET, but keep that new you in your mind. When you walk in that room behave AS IFyou ARE NOW that confident women. It’s uncomfortable at first but it gets easier fairly quickly. my young students would come back and say…” I couldn’t believe how it worked for me”. Being on my own again, because I no longer have my husband at my side, has had to take me back to my own advice. You are a great role model for young women. I love your book titles. It seems we have almost identical taste in books. I appreciate your recommendations on books, beauty and cooking. Sending a warm snuggly hug from Southern California

I absolutely loved this video. I was always asked how I coped when my husband was travelling 7 months of the year and my answer was that I loved my own company! I love to cook, to read and to organise time with my own friends. When I was in my 20's I was a flight attendant and I loved my overnights in 5 star hotels. I finished my Bachelors Degree and decided I didn't want to read a non fiction book for a year so I only read fiction, applied to Qantas and started flying all over the place. It was incredibly liberating and made me feel comfortable being on my own. I was scared at first to sleep in hotel rooms alone and to go out for my dinner or lunch alone, but that was a short term problem and eventually I loved it! I have always loved shopping alone too, I feel like I can think more clearly and find things I need quickly. ❤ I think it is wonderful to be with people but to be alone and comfortable in your skin is an important skill to learn.

I just retired about a year and a half ago and everyone said I’d need hobbies to keep busy. I’m 70 and I love my time alone and my hobbies are like yours, reading, hiking, walking around, keeping my home and antique window shopping. I’ve been alone since 1990 and I’m much happier being that way. You don’t need other people to make you happy.

I really relate to what you said about hobbies. Like you, I was never sporty, musical or artistic, and often felt out of place at school. Now I've grown to love my hobbies like reading, walking and watching my favourite shows (with tea or wine depending on the time of day😂). They give me a sense of joy and calm. They reflect my introverted personality, and give me the alone time I need to recharge. Love your vlogs so much 🧡

Loved this video ! I feel like doing things on your own should be celebrated more, I love doing things on my own and it took time to stop caring what people think, take yourself for dinner and take your book with you, book a weekend trip away, go to the cinema and have a huge popcorn all to yourself, go to a gym class you haven’t tried before but always wanted to, go for a long walk or a bike ride and take yourself for a beer or whatever it is you want to drink, There is sometning so empowering about taking yourself on a date, whatever it is!❤❤

Wow, exactly how I feel about ' hobbies' I LOVE doing what you enjoy, we are so fortunate!!!! With love to you X

You're so right about hobbies. Love how you put that.

Thanks for being so positive about a subject that is still quite taboo. Living by yourself can be a really enjoyable and empowering experience. You are a great example of this Hannah as you seem to be really growing as a person. I find your vlogs so uplifting and inspirational. Thank you for being you.

Dear Hannah, one day you will look back on your ‘own’ time and remember how very special it was (and is), it’s a time to get to know yourself, so treasure it as it will enrich your life. You appear to be an ‘old soul’, a special person. Petra

I’m so pleased you covered this topic Hannah and how it can be enjoyable to be alone xx

Totally agree with you on the hobby thing, had the same experience and have grown into loving my less ‘exciting’ hobbies ❤️

So enjoyed your video. I'm also on my own and starting to really enjoy it. Looking forward to next week.

Happy Sunday ❤ i also enjoy to do things alone recently, i really find peace in it ❤

i've been "dating myself" like you described there for almost a year now & i can honestly tell you, my quality of life has gone through the roof ever since (or maybe just the way i look at things, but that can do a lot for you as well). wouldn't be surprised if that became the new societal standard some time in the near future, and it's kind of what i hope for too 🤞😛

Loved it all Thankyou for inspiring so many who need a jolt of confidence. Have a beautiful blessed day.🙏🕊💕🌹

I am in Canada and love your videos. I also love cinnamon in my oatmeal and I usually change it over to pumpkin spice for the fall.

Hi Hannah I've just discovered your channel & can I say how charming & relaxing it is. I luv how down to earth you are even talking about how you feel and female issue's each month. I can so relate! Absolutely luv your house, trips to Cotswoulds Baking dog walking & shopping n Farmers Market's. I'm currently binge watching all your uploads. Much ❤😊

I absolutely love your vlogs. Always such cozy vibes 💗

I used to use wild for the longest time. I moved to Korea a year and a half ago and unfortunately my packages have gotten lost multiple times shipping here, so I've had to switch to a regular Korean brand of deodorant. I miss Wild, but I'm visiting home soon so I'll be able to bring some back with me.

Happy Sunday ❤️