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A Gentle Day in My Life as a Full-Time Creator | Self-Employed & Finding Balance

Real Vintage Dolls House

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In today’s video, I’m taking you through one of my gentler, office-based days as a fully fledged YouTuber (goodness gracious, I can still hardly believe it), self-employed business owner, and budding children’s author.

This video felt important to share because every single one of you has played a part in putting me in this position. From watching, commenting, sharing, joining as members, supporting this channel — you have quite utterly changed my life. Thank you feels far too small.

Today’s vlog is a slower one. A realistic one.

We’ll spend the morning:
– Opening the windows (even in the cold)
– Making the bed without fail
– Putting together a vintage-inspired office outfit (with slippers, naturally)
– Answering your lovely emails
– Working on my first children’s book about Penny 🕊️
– Doing the not-so-glamorous accounts and admin
– Editing upcoming videos
– Taking treadmill steps at home
– Recording voiceovers
– And reflecting on burnout, balance, and building a life that doesn’t hold you hostage

Becoming self-employed has been far more than just an announcement online. It’s been a journey through discipline, exhaustion, creativity, fear, gratitude, and ultimately — slowness.

For a long time I struggled with work-life balance. Editing at 3am. Navigating HMRC. Juggling creative dreams alongside a full-time job. Feeling stretched far too thin.

But now? I am learning how to structure my days with intention. To work hard, yes — but to stop working too. To look up at the drizzly British weather. To spend more time with my birds. To welcome slowness back onto centre stage.

It’s not perfect. Some days are glorious, others are daunting. But life feels good. And I am so grateful to be here.

Thank you for joining me in this new normal 🤍

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20 Comments

@sarapostpartum 6 months ago

I don't know if you realise how important your content is. I know the world of content creating has boomed in recent years especially the kind that lets viewers into your life.

And, in a world that only wants us to live in a state of hyper activity, burnout and hustle, your content is a beautiful example of how to at the very least try to being some slowness and Whimsey to our lives.

Never to diminish the amount of work you do, but I hear in your voice how much a slow and intentional life even with its own stressors and time lines can have a profound impact on us.

Something that we should all be able to attain. Thank you for letting us in. Xx

@tanyaframe3201 7 months ago

Love your no drama,gentle channel.

@FenJ999 7 months ago

You should reach out to Ponds cold cream, to see if theyll sponser you

@krazedvintagemodel 7 months ago

You seem Blessed on so many levels. Living with your Mom in your own home with a garden and your pets! Please hug your Mom for me. Peace and Blessings to each of you🌻🏡🙂

@yettawat1564 7 months ago (edited)

As an ADHDer, who is now working from home as a self-employed person (and learning how to build my business), it is so, so helpful to watch you do your administrative and computer work. I can totally relate to all of this, but get really overwhelmed by digital tasks. I love seeing you break up your day with tending to your pigeons and hanging with your kitty. My challenge is getting up and dressed and ready for my day in a timely manner. So it is really nice and motivating to see you doing these things. I'm about to turn 60 years old, and I wish I could have successfully done this earlier in life. I am SO glad for you that you are working for yourself at an early age. It is so much healthier for our nervous systems and our precious souls!!! ❤

@robinkantor5863 7 months ago

I'm so glad you posted this when you did. I just finished a job interview and felt a bit wound up, so a cup of tea and a little trip into Hannah's cozy world was just what I needed. Keep at it, you're going to do amazing things, I just know it! ❤

@nalayini1504 6 months ago (edited)

I love that you have a British sitcom on in the morning...I live in Australia (my family migrated here from a developing country) and my parents used to watch 'Are you being served' on the t.v in the evenings and it is one of my favourite British sit comms and it just makes me laugh and uplifts and relaxes me! Also, I love how you structure your day and shared it with us.

@MrShnier 7 months ago

Love this type of content, it's honest, real, and cosy. I will be supporting you on your self-employed life. :)

@amb163 7 months ago

9 years, 4 months to go before I can slow down! I love my job as an elementary school teacher, but it's truly exhausting mentally and physically. I try to read, knit, and sew when I can... though I wish I had more time to devote to quiet pursuits. Here is to living the dream!

@hosephine1 2 months ago

Here is my prayers that God blesses your new ventures.

@Skellytig 7 months ago

I'm currently organising my horrifically goth dressing room just blissing out to how cozy your videos are. The admin behind the scenes is useful and authentic so I appreciate that!

@aekorfker 7 months ago

There is clearly a lot of work that goes into making this space, it’s very much appreciated!!

@avagallegos1085 4 months ago

Your channel has become a wonderful blessing in my life. As an old soul in my early 20s, I find it hard to relate to others in the modern world. To see you live a vintage life and still balance the modern world responsibilities has been a great inspiration and encouragement. I’ve started to constantly live a slower life and am finding a lot more meaning in my time. Thank you so much! Oh and best of luck on your Childrens book!❤

@danibazinga3533 7 months ago

Congrats on becoming a full time creator. You are one of my favorite creators. Also I can watch you without wanting to buy a ton of useless crap. You are great!

@wheelie_bin 3 months ago

I can’t wait for your book to come out, Hannah!! I know reading it and displaying it on my shelf will make my heart so happy. 💕❤️

@NdnUrbanCat 7 months ago

Your brain is starving for energy first thing in the morning, so you crave something sweet.

@jahmasin 7 months ago (edited)

I understand you completely. I have written many novels and didn't want to give them to a publisher to be "edited" so that someone else's wants and voice would be satisfied. Your Winnie the Pooh popup is MAGNIFICENT! It literally took my breath away and brought tears. 🥰 I am so very happy for you that your creative self is allowed to "be your own boss"....what a wonderful feeling that is. God bless you!

ps....love your fur baby😍