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Added 2024-01-18 12:00:05 +0000 UTCveronika gets real. kyle is sick. we happy though.
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Veronika I love you! It sounds like you honestly just need a hobby that is unrelated to work etc. And I get that’s difficult when your work is creative, but maybe it’s a sport you could get into, or for example I have recently started doing ballet again (did it when I was younger) and it has been so helpful and freeing for me and connects me back to my younger self. Did you have any sports or activities you did when you were younger that you could take up again?
MEGWARI
2024-02-01 08:07:49 +0000 UTCVeronika I totally relate to the movie thing. ❤️ I struggle with not being productive, so i’ve found that similar to the way watching a movie feels close to your work, I was struggling for a while post-college with making art after entering a visually creative career (design, art direction, some illustration). For what it’s worth, what’s helped me most recently is finding artistic outlets that are more removed from my work, analogue hobbies like writing music, throwing ceramics, painting. Some of the struggle for me is just a mindset thing for sure (like letting myself watch tv or play games), but I think finding productive outlets that are relaxing has been really lovely. Wish y’all well!
Jahan Hashemi
2024-01-23 06:49:49 +0000 UTCOk I’ll be very vulnerable on here for a second (since you also were!). I just wanted to say, I relate to a lot of what you said and the way you seem to process things—making a commodity out of things you should normally enjoy, having this thing in the back of your head reminding you about productivity at all times, having at times a difficult relationship with food and working out, etc. For me, the worst part was feeling like I couldn’t stop thinking: thinking about my purpose, whether I was making the right decisions, what other people thought, whether my work was right for me, whether I was doing enough to help others… I made a big deal out of everything in my mind, because my brain was always in this overstimulated, overworked, anxious state, and nothing could get me out of it. But a year ago I started on anxiety meds (something I was so, so afraid of and thought I didn’t need) and all of this just went away. I’m finally able to live my life in a way that feels “normal”, not overthinking everything, just existing and enjoying things lmao. Anyway, I just wanted to put it out there, because oftentimes the advice you hear when talking about these things is about meditating, life habits, etc. but sometimes your brain is just wired that way, and that’s ok! But a little bit of help can really change everything. Voilà, that’s all I wanted to say—thank you both for everything, you’re amazing. 💕
vincent s.
2024-01-22 00:18:45 +0000 UTC💛thank u for this honest & open episodeeee!💛 you’re not complaining, you’re talking about your life and that’s healthy:) this community loves & appreciates you, and although I cannot relate to your circumstances (the stress sounds fucking real) I believe sometimes we know in our gut what is speaking to us/ feels the most you- listen to your body, the answer might be in your bones! so much choice is scary n spooky but you know yourself better than anyone else. also, your potential is insane but the decisions you make now don’t necessarily set the course of forever so just continue doing you:)🫶
KarlyyB
2024-01-21 23:36:00 +0000 UTCJust moved cities for my job, like 1700km away. Feeling super home sick moving into my new apartment last night. Listening to this just before going to bed was like a nice warm cup of familiarity. Love your work thirsty guy and ronikwa
Adrian_Dubicki
2024-01-21 13:04:09 +0000 UTCI also struggle with balance. I constantly want to do 3 things at a time. I was working, getting my degree and seeked an online degree at the same time! So I decided what do I enjoy the most and left my office job to pursue my actual dream which is to be a Nutrionist so I am now a full time student in my mid-20s. I feel like focusing on what you love and drives and take time to balance those and not stress when 1 day goes bad. Take everything with a grain of salt and treat ya self ! 💗 wishing you the best in whatever you do & that you find your balance (:
DRizzle
2024-01-20 17:09:07 +0000 UTC
