Comments on: Promoting Passion Video Blog: Fitter, Happier, and More Productive

By: Melodie Pue

Melodie Pue — Sat, 10 May 2014 16:51:23 +0000

Hi Brooke!

I am so happy you have made this blog and share so much–thank you! You have been and are continually a huge inspiration for me. I’m so glad for you and also very happy for you.

I love this blog regarding wellness, in and out. I have a tremendous issue with sitting at the computer. Working on composites for hours (I logged a 9-hour day this week!) kills my neck and back. I try to sit properly and consider ergonomics. However, it’s just not working out.

I can’t help but wonder what you do to protect yourself when you have to work many hours at your desk or computer?

Thank you!

By: Crystal Parker

Crystal Parker — Fri, 09 May 2014 21:04:29 +0000

It’s funny because I know all of these are true in my heart, but I’ve had difficulty with making the time to just relax and be with my family nowadays. Since my photography has gained such momentum I suppose there’s always this fear that it will end and I’ll be back at square one again. When I think about it, it’s quite irrational actually.

I can’t say I’m very good in having a routine, but I know it’s something that needs to be worked on and this blog post is reminding me how important it is. Even last night even I was feeling the weight of all my new found responsibilities and unable to simply relax (even though it was time to relax as I worked hard all day).

Thank you for the most generous reminder how important it is to slow down sometimes and take time for yourself. I’m not perfect at it, but I know I will get there and this helps give a little structure as to how I can do that. 🙂

By: Gréta

Gréta — Thu, 08 May 2014 15:40:12 +0000

Oh, Brooke, I must have downloaded this video and I'm going to watch it everyday in the morning to help myself keep the positive mindset I tend to lose during the day. I feel so grateful for the videos you post... You're such and amazing being! I also love the angle you chose when shooting this. The way you keep eye contact makes me feel like you"re really talking to me:)

By: Julie Sidorak

Julie Sidorak — Wed, 07 May 2014 19:55:28 +0000

Wow! I just realized the first time in my life I havent been alive and that Im a machine/ toaster. I live in my head so much I didn’t realize what was possible was possible. SO today I did something similar, I created in my mind an image of a family of toasters walking down a path… and so on. Im creating it this weekend!! Already found all the TOASTERS I need for the shoot too!! I want it to be really authentic but show motion and a bit of chaos. eeekk Im excited!

By: Lu

Lu — Wed, 07 May 2014 16:42:01 +0000

Brooke! I love this! I resonate so much with many of this points. Other things I do is eat healthy and home made. I am not vegan, vegetarian or any other label, I do like to eat food, real food mainly plants. I will adopt some of the things I am still not doing. You are so right about how we can overwork ourselves when you are your own boss, sometimes we forget that we need to take care and be kind to ourselves too.Wishing you a great day!

By: Carin

Carin — Wed, 07 May 2014 13:49:42 +0000

I will be made redundant from my day job at the end of this month. I’m going to make it a positive experience as I think it’s one of the things I need to shed to improve my mental health & overall lifestyle. I won’t be bogged down by worries which are not my own.

After reading about your routine I am keen on making a new one of my very own, one which will stimulate and motivate me to follow my passion in photography……..and hopefully give me the guts to do it and not talk about it lol. whoooo it’s gonna be one hec of a ride, and one I’ve been waiting to jump onto for a long long time 🙂

By: Gerson Lopes

Gerson Lopes — Wed, 07 May 2014 04:47:37 +0000

In reply to Martin. So so good!!! Thank you for sharing this video Brook!!! Really excited to find a more balanced life, and your tips are a great start for that. PEACE.

By: Matt Urban

Matt Urban — Tue, 06 May 2014 15:25:24 +0000

So, in the words of Radiohead, what will you do to be “FITTER, HAPPIER, and MORE PRODUCTIVE”?

Im actually working on this right now. Im doing project 365: 365 days of positivity which has changed and evolve as I’ve kept going with it. Started off with focusing on one person a day and saying something positive about them and can be anyone from close family, celebrities, friends, teachers and etc and I record it put it on a video then upload to my channel. As I’ve kept going I’ve started to do different things with it like saying what Im grateful for, mind over matter, and eventually it will evolve probably into doing more things to help this world like recording helping homeless people and etc. Also Im committing to working out more and try to do at least a half hour a day of working out. Small things lead to big results so I’d rather do show up for the process, do something small-big which I haven’t done before than nothing. 🙂

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 06 May 2014 11:36:55 +0000

I really needed to hear that this morning. Thank you, Brooke! So grateful for your messages. <3

By: Margherita Introna

Margherita Introna — Tue, 06 May 2014 10:02:14 +0000

Ah Brooke, thank you so much for this post <3

I have been somewhat out of sorts lately. My life has been topsy turvy lately due to so many sad events in 2013, that my life has changed in so many ways. With this so much of my routines and focus. Some has been a blessing, but others have left me somewhat lost. The last few days I have been feeling restless and just could not put my figure on why. Your post here just answered some of my questions. From the bottom of my heart, thank you <3