I just got out of my therapy session myself, and I came to a similar conclusion this year. it was a good reminder to reflect on the stuff we DID accomplish, and I think you have a lot to be proud of. And know you aren't alone, brother. There's always time to figure yourself out 🙌
I feel like most people are kinda in that "fog" this year, myself included. It's just been such a weird year for everyone, but it's comforting to see all these others feeling the same, makes me feel less alone. And I hope Ethan, and everyone who reads this, has a better year. Here's to 2024 💙
Dude I feel like 2022 everyone was SO productive trying to make the most of the lockdown and then push the limits of covid restrictions lifting, doing everything they could as things returned to normal, but it means in 2023 a lot of people were burned out
I concur. I have felt a depression cloud floating over me this year. I'm just now starting to have fun and started some better habits, doing more things that make me happy. We all are going through it.
Ethan, as someone who also has ADHD I know how much of a package it comes with. your brain moves so quickly, but so slowly. Your emotions are hard to explain and complicated. You can achieve so much but NEVER feel fulfilled. Covid has changed our brains (everyone's brains). know that you can allow your self to take a break and to be lazy. But also know you can achieve great things the next day. You have changed so many peoples lives, including mine. Allow your self to tread through the water, but also float down the stream. =) we can all go down the stream with you.
You're definitely not alone in what you're feeling. This year has just felt so...vacant. I definitely didn't take as many new steps as I expected to this year. I think you really thrive when you are consistent but explorative with your content. 2024 will bring so many great things and it seems like you've learned when to give yourself time away from burning out and now it's your chance to use the ability to recognize that, hand in hand with making content more consistently and reaching new audiences. I hope this new year brings you much more vibrant memories and peace of mind 😊
I think a lot of people have the tendency to get into the mindset of needing to constantly be thinking about “ok what comes next” or “right that’s done now I need to make another bigger better thing”, and I can definitely understand how that would upon reflection not actually be as fulfilling as you would expect it to be at times. I think what you’ve been saying about keeping a consistent more relaxed schedule next year will help you out, and fingers crossed help you find that genuine happiness again. Really appreciate the honesty in this video ethan, can’t wait for videos and streams in 2024 💜 Lots of us are here for your personality and want to see you thrive, and have found a sense of belonging through this community, and we aren’t going anywhere 🫶🫶
I agree, I'm 25 and I think it's becuz alot of people ask oh do you own a house, are you married, or do you have kids, or have you gotten a masters in college yet? If the answers are no you feel like you "failed". Alot of my high school classmates have been having families and I haven't so I have felt like I failed. One day someone said those are their stories, your story is different, just cuz it's different doesn't mean you should be ashamed of it. So I just have kept that in my mind and it helps.
@@paigeyung2815 I have felt like this through my mid-twenties. I think you captured this feeling so accurately. When the answer is, "No," you do feel like a failure. Unfortunately I got the, "Your story is just different," told to me when I dropped out of college but it only made me feel better for like 2 years. Now those words aren't profound to me anymore and the failure spiral that my mind repeated to me remains. I hope those words don't lose their value to you and you're able to hold onto them.
@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx it's hard and I spiral and have my moments but thankfully I get my reminders through the quotes I leave around my house to help me ☺️
@@paigeyung2815 I've heard that's a really good thing to do. It gets you to repeat that positivity to yourself to use it against the negativity when it crawls in your brain
You are the reason I am still alive Ethan. I comment this on as many videos as I can as there is no way I can truly thank you. The video on missed messages is the reason why I'm still alive and I'm so thankful for you and the fact you are still making content. I'm so fucking proud of you and you should be too
We may be strangers, but I'm very thankful you're alive as well!!!! I'm glad you found something/someone that can bring you joy and laughter!!! Keep on keepin on my friend
I know you said you no longer read comments but on the off chance you do - your mental health is a higher priority than the channel. You have created such a loving and understanding community that you can take the time you need and know we will be here when you are ready. What you've described sounds very familiar to a large amount of us, especially to the people with adhd. I think you've explained it very accurately in a way that it is very relatable and understandable. We just want you to have fun, seeing you have fun is why we watch you. Your purpose and drive in life should be to enjoy yourself, we are just here for the ride! I'm 28 and I also relate to this so hard because we are surrounded by so much success it's next to impossible to not compare yourself and put yourself under immense pressure. Expectation is the real mood killer here. You can work incredibly hard with the expectation your project will work out, and when it doesn't go EXACTLY according to plan it's a write off and a failure. You need to be kinder to yourself and remember the true path to happiness is freedom. Do what you wanna do, when you wanna do it and the fans will follow :) xx
Sending virtual hugs your way. Mental health sucks and is confusing and makes no sense a lot of the time. I don't think it's necessary to apologize, everyone handles things differently. I'm sure it took a lot of courage to post this. Sometimes it feels good to just let it all out. You have lots of supporters here wishing you well and people out there who love you. :)
this is so comforting to hear that you've also been feeling really weird and lost this year. this year has been super busy and it's reassuring to hear someone talk so openly and honestly about it. here's to 2024✨
this year felt both extremely long, yet went by so quick at the same time. i dont even remember anything from before june, i even went to a concert in march that i thought was the year before. it's been tough recently, lots of love ethan
We acomplish thousands of microscopic challenges a day, we also suck at remembering those things. Props to you for saying something man, letting others add on their own troubles too. Even with this explanation, you can't explain emotion away. All we can do is share.
As someone with anxiety that has a hard time explaining how i feel to myself and others this kinda helped me understand myself, like at 13:57 when you said you feel like people dont like you anymore i feel that way to like with my friends sometimes i feel like they are mad at me for something or dont want to be friends with me even though they probably love me alot its like thoughts just take over and i overthink. like i think about little things i might have done to make them hate me and i end up trying to make them happy like giveing them a gift so i feel like i apologized for anything that i have done. Ya know even writeing this comment i overthinked about if i should even post it on here. Anxiety sucks :/
You're not alone I feel that way too but it's because isolated myself a long time because of really dark depression. I didn't really talk to my best friend as much even tho I wanted to and I didn't really see her as much. I thought eventually she would stop trying but she never did. I am better now. Sorry for this long reply I just don't want someone to feel alone like I did.
Oh Ethan, you have so much to be proud of. Please take your time when needed, and don't feel obligated to continue doing things that don't make you as happy as other things can. We're all very proud of you.
Thank you for being so honest and open with us, means a lot!💙 Also, thank you for putting into words how I’ve been feeling this past year too. So proud of all of the things you’ve accomplished this year and cannot wait to see what this new year brings for you! 💙💙
I don’t know how but you are always so relatable. whether it’s the silly goofy brain fart moments that we all love to laugh about or videos like this where you open up about your feelings. we all love you SO MUCH and we will be with you through every break, big project, small project, or mundane day. and I know you said you don’t read these but even if i’m sending this into empty virtual space I want you to know that we APPRECIATE YOU. love you forever eef
The fact that the year just flew by shows me how empty/distant i have been from everything that happened. A lot of ups and downs this year as I've entered the final year of Uni. But I've been comforted by Ethan and the others through their content to keep me smiling!
You're definitely not alone there, I took a lot of big steps this year that I thought would be fulfilling. None of them were, I'm ending the year feeling worse than I started, and I feel like I lost touch with myself. Hearing you talk about your year and all the comments relating, I think we should all relax next year. Just take on small stuff we know we love, set more limits for what we'll do, and generally all cut ourselves a little more slack. It's a hard world out there, but we all made it this far. That's a big accomplishment, and we should all be easier on ourselves. I love all of you, here's to making it through 2023 ❤
We're all here for you! And we all love you! For what it's worth, I'm so proud of the changes you've made for yourself over the past 11 years! And f*ck the haters! You need to do what's best for YOU. Ultimately it's your life and your happiness that matters! Those of us who have stuck by this long, and care about you, will be here for the long haul. I know I'm not going anywhere ❤
2023 was a horrible year for a lot of people. Personally I went through an abusive marriage. Thankfully I'm free now and safe. I sincerely hope 2024 is a better year for you Eef 🙏 ❤️
Ethan, I don't know if you'll see this, but I just want to say that every time I see a post of yours it brings me great joy. You truly make me so happy, and your videos are always the first ones I go to when I am having my off and bad days. Your videos are one of the only things that allows me to distract myself and/or make me smile sometimes. I don't know what I'd do without you. Sending you lots of love, hope and support this new year and always. Thank you for everything you do and for being you. I love you!
I am so proud of you ❤ It takes a lot to talk about stuff like this. I think that's what makes you such a great creator. I've been feeling like this a lot as of late. Just a lot happening this year. Im going to work on myself. I look forward to all that you will do next year! Happy New Year!
Ethan I am SO proud of you. thank you for making videos and being you. you've made this year so much better for me, and I hope you can find happiness in what you're doing. It's so sad to see that the guy who has made my days and boosed my confidence about openly stimming, having a disablilty and going to therapy, sad. His community has given me so many friends and I'm very thankful for that. Thanks Eef, hope stuff gets better very soon
Thank you for always being willing to share parts of yourself with us, especially the really painful ones. Idk if you'll read this but I hope you do. I completely understand that lost and looking for fulfillment feeling, even at 32. I'm a singer and all I wanna do is make music but Ive started pushing myself to follow the line of progression I thought I SHOULD have and I ended up having a breakdown. It's hard finding the happy medium between doing what you love and doing it in a way that makes you happy and fulfilled/taking care of yourself. I hope you find that in 2024 because you deserve it. We all do. And then being mentally ill on top of the pressure (from both society, other people's success, and from ourselves) and desire to create makes things so much harder. My therapist once told me something that I try to remember: at any given moment you are doing the absolute best that you can and that's enough. I know I'm just a fan at the end of the day, but I genuinely care about you Ethan and I'm rooting for you. Rooting for you to find happiness and rooting for that dumb ass brain of yours to give you a break lol I hope you feel like you can lean on us as much as you feel comfortable and that you also lean on your friends for the support you need cuz finding yourself involves lots of support. Happy New Year, Ethan. See you next year ❤️
I am a 41yr old mother of 3 boys and I just want to hug you and tell you that you've had an amazing year, done some amazing things and to only do things going forward that make YOU happy. Honestly I like that your content is different. I will watch Mark, Sean and Evelien play the same game and then see a vid of yours titled 'I made a cake without instructions' and think Hell Yeah that'll be fun haha. Also absolutely adore BrainLeak. All the best for 2024 to you and Spencer xx
For what it's worth, Ive found this your best year video wise. The rebrand has been has made for more consistently entertaining and interesting content. The problem with games is sometimes they're just...not good lol Also very much looking forward to more streams, I feel very nostalgic for a couple years ago when you were streaming consistently
I just recently made the discovery of your channel. I’ve watched you stream with other creators, that’s how I knew of you. But within the last month I found your channel. I feel like this year has been a fog for SO MANY people. I’ve recently separated from my husband and are now going through the steps of divorce. This year has been a really hard one for me, but watching you in the last month has really brought happiness back to my heart. You have such a vibrant energy about you, and that is irreplaceable. I get this year feeling odd. Went by too fast, but also so slow. I’m planning on going to therapy to help me through my fog and the divorce, but you have brought a continued smile to my face. Thank you. 2024 will be your year!! Sending love to you.
Ethan you have nothing to apologize for. What a great year! Your documentary! Brain Leak! Thankmas! Your rebranding (to your name)! Creator Clash! You have done so much for this community, your fans, and especially your friends! Take time to love yourself, not only when it is needed but EVERY DAY. We love you and are so thankful to have you here to entertain us and keep us informed about how you are feeling! We of course are more than happy to see you post frequently but don't let US (your fans) be your main concern or priority. When you post, we will be here to see it but make sure you are taking time to love yourself, have time for your friends/family, and if you are having a creative block happen, take time and think about it! There are so few creators who are as funny, witty and creative than you! You could post a video of you painting your wall and commentating as it dries and we would all be here for it and it would be a blast. We love you! Have a great 2024!
Once burnout funk hits (if that's what it is) it's really hard to get out of it, especially if it's been over a long period. Thank you for being open and honest, talking is also a good therapy itself ❤
Even though you may not read this, the people who are still here are all here because we are rooting for you, we like your content because of your personality and flair, the video type doesn't matter so long as you're enjoying making them - we enjoy watching them! Keep doing what you're doing, we'll be here for you!
Anxiety and fear are what drive you to do better. Keep your head up. You'll get through the rough patches and get back into a groove that you're used to. Also never be afraid to just upload a video like this to talk to us. We're here to listen!
I hope this upcoming year that you find / create healthy happiness for yourself. This past year was definitely a rough one. It's good you seem so aware and all we can do is try. I think we get in our own heads a bit when things matter to us. You seem like a person that really cares and that's an awesome thing.
EThan my friend, everything you have done is more than enough for me and im sure many of us, we're here to support you no matter what, contentness is very important to happiness, go where your heart desires and the rest will follow, Happy New Year! Til tomorrow
Thank you Ethan for opening up to us, that means a lot! I have also been feeling a similar way this past year too. Hope that 2024 brings lots of good things your way! 💜
Aww Eef, you are doing so great. I always make sure I check in on your videos and see how you are doing. You can take breaks if you need, don’t feel pressured to have to do everything for everyone. You are not alone. ❤ sending so much love
You are more important than what anyone thinks or says about you. The only thing that truly matters is how you feel, what you think, and what makes you happy. This goes for everyone else here too! I think it’s great that you’re listening to yourself and what you want, and I think we should all do the same. We’ll always be here Ethan, you are human and you will always be enough ❤ can’t wait for 2024, happy new year everyone!
Late to the party and just found your content this year- and it could not have happened at a better time. Appreciate you sharing such a full range of you as a person with the internet. It’s such a precarious position to take on, and so many benefit because you do.
Thank you for sharing. You're definitely not alone and you certainly deserve to rest and to be proud of all you've done. The way you are feeling is not silly, it's perfectly valid and you got this.
This sounds very very real Ethan and I’m always so excited to see your developments and new achievements ❤🎉next year will be more comfortable and feel more natural (hopefully) HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thank you for what you do and for being so open about how you’re feeling. I think a lot of people are feeling the same way (I know I am), and this year has felt off or weird, leading to a lot of that “lost” feeling. Here’s hoping next year will be much better for you and for us all. 🤗
I came to your channel this year and I love your content! I am excited to see what 2024 will bring😊 Keep doing what you want to do and make yourself happy💛
I relate to how ur feeling like the fog and the go go go and the wanting to find a better happier you. I love your content especially when it's just you being goofy and happy its entertaining and brings joy to me and to lots of others
I feel this. I had to have a friend remind me of the things that I have achieved as I feel this year has been awful. I then feel guilty for not being happy when other people around me are. Perhaps next year I can try and find myself a little more and do more things for me.
Thanks for a wonderful year of fun stuff to watch and enjoy Ethan! Sounds like some down time before any big project is a good idea. Hopefully you figure out what you need to this 2024!
youre not alone,i can relate to some stuff you said,especially about the feeling lost and feeling like you didnt do much. we all love and support you and we will go through this together,we are with you
so proud of you king. Happy New Year! It's been a great year for the channel but yeah I totally get how you feel - I feel the same way about this past year, floaty. Love love love your way - I subscribed for you and your wonderful humour and just whole kind personality, and will watch whatever you leak out. I'm hopeful for the new year too, reaching contentment again.
I don't comment alot but I always watch your videos and I felt the message in this video! I've been in a funk too, for different reasons but just do things that make YOU happy and we'll be here for the ride 💜
You said the words in my head that I couldn't get out by myself. You're just living your life and sharing it with us. It's hard to keep going when you want reassurance. Just keep going. Everyone knows you appreciate your audience or you wouldn't keep coming back. Keep going!
I absolutely love the honesty in this video. You shine when you're being genuine. I made some big life changes this year because I was unhappy and 2024 is about reshaping my life into the one I want. I'm excited to see what you do once you make your way back to yourself and what YOU want to do. ❤ know so many of us are on that journey with you and truly love seeing this realness and honesty from you. It's vulnerable and awesome and why I, personally, follow you.
You are not alone sweetie 🥰 I feel like that too xx sending you love and hugs 💗🤗 I subscribed to you this year every time you post it makes my day 💕💕 my biggest achievement this year was surviving
Hey, man, you got a lot of good things going for you! You have so much, and keeping yourself going is a way of expressing your gratitude for your fans.
we are SO proud of you eef :') you accomplished so much this year and i can't express how grateful i am for it all to happen. you don't have to apologize for taking breaks and trying to find who you really are. it's okay not to be okay. remember not to pressure yourself too much. put yourself first, we can wait. thank you for doing what you do. again, i am so proud and grateful of what you do and who you are. we love you SO much ethan 🤍 happy new year :)
I just want to say I'm glad you have the courage/heart to express how you feel, and summarize how this year was for you as a person, and as a creator. I'm thankful to be on the other end to hear those thoughts, and able to watch your content this entire year. I'm very proud, and very inspired to watch you grow into someone you want to be, to change into a different type of content that you can laugh along with, and really enjoy making. You're extremely creative! Very relatable! and mostly have such a massive heart! I look forward to watching your content in the year of 2024 and wish you all the best for you, your family, and the friends that surround you! ALSO, thank you, among many others, for expressing how important, and amazing it is, to have a psychologist/therapist on your platform, more people need to hear that I feel, and you're one of those people that show how helpful it is! I'm proud to say I also have a psychiatrist, and it's INCREDIBLE!! So thank you for using your platform to do that
For a long time I felt this immense pressure to be "happy." I have a partner who will ask me sometimes "Are you happy?" and I tend to feel panic, because this idea of happy has been blown up to this huge emotion that is also supposed to be a constant for people otherwise you're failing. I don't think "happy," is a measure of living a good life. I think emotions flow and that is normal and even healthy and maybe we should stop trying to be "happy" in that sense. I think the goal should be more like "do I feel like I am being true to myself and my journey?" I think the word "happy" is so limited but also limiting in a way. Thanks for the check in Eef. Had a really rough year, topped off by Covid for Christmas... Your thoughts helped me look at my thoughts as well.
I love your new style. Feels like authentic you and you seem so happy, full of so much fun. Thank you for opening up with us! You’re not alone with your feelings.
I know I’m another random internet guy but holy shit do I resonate with feeling lost. have felt that way for a few years now, it’s a sucky rut to be caught in, but if available therapy definitely is a nice breath of fresh air. all in all, it’s nice to have these “chats” even if they can lean on the sad side of things, it helps me and many others feel less alone in our struggles. you’re not alone either, you got this man. thanks :)
Happy your set on focusing on your own happiness a bit more. I can tell you it's worth the effort and we will be honored to be along for the ride for however long. You bring us great joy so it's long time you figure out what gives you that same joy we feel watching your work.
i’m so so proud of how far you’ve came Ethan! You have came so far from when i first started watching your videos! i look up to you as someone i want to be! also thank you for being so open with us, i know it can probably get stressful talking about it sometimes! I know you have many amazing things coming in the new year ❤️ we love you ethan!!!
I still love your content! I hope in the new year you can achieve all you want. More importantly I hope you can find happiness and peace in yourself. I'm working on it too bud! I'm sure many of us feel the same besides the fame pressure and all that. We believe in you, you got this ❤
You were a part of xmas and that was awesome, helped so many people with helping Sean organise that. Maybe doing more things like that, that helps people. I guess you need to do what you find as morally and mentally fulfilling. I'm kinda in the same mind set and it does kinda suck but taking some time off from being busy to recover and just think for once will help.
I have been a proud and loving supporter for like 7 years now!! Buy I want you to know I'm not gonna leave or go anywhere! I'd love to be here to support you for as long as you're comfortable making content!! You're doing incredible!!❤
I resonated a lot with this video. I have had a number of moments in life where I've felt lost and what I've found is that those moments are both incredibly painful and lead to profound growth in the long term. Your worth is not measured in views, and your joy does not come from how many people watch your streams. Do what you love, leave the rest, and remember that in two days (as of me watching this) you have 43,000 people who support you Ethan both in the happy times and in the hard times. Most of all, celebrate the wins!
Sad to hear you’re feeling that way, but also kind of nice to know I’m not the only one, heh. I’ve been struggling to find my place and find something I’m happy and content with for a while now. I’m sure we’ll figure things out, but here in the moment it just feels… I don’t know… for lack of better words, lonely in a way? empty? aimless? But here’s to a better year in 2024, right? May we pick ourselves up and move ever onward. 🥂
Feelings are complicated for some reason, i'm proud of all your acomplishments of this year. I wish nothing but great things for you on 2024 and i thank you for making my 2023 better.
I've watched your journey over the years and am very proud of you for how much you've grown. Give yourself time to be proud of the things you accomplish. That's a big part of happiness, and we can all be better about that.
The feeling you described in this video is what I call “limbo”. I have had the similar feelings this year. I haven’t felt super grounded and like I’ve had nothing to anchor myself too. I’ve just been existing. My 2024 resolution is to LIVE and make notes of everything I do or reflect on my day at the end of each of them so I have something to show for at the end of the year if that makes sense. I loved your channel and your videos before the rebranding and after the rebranding too! I appreciate you and all that you do Ethan!✨
I have loved your content this year, Eef 🥰 You did so much ❤️ It is hard to keep up with the world. It’s like how we just had Christmas and the next day the stores are on to Valentine’s Day. Society doesn’t like to let people stay in the moment and slow down and enjoy things. It’s fucked up! I am really proud of you 🥰 You have probably become my favorite creator this year 🥰 I am so excited when your new videos come out. Nobody makes me scream-laugh like you 🤩 Especially when you’re with Jack 😎👍 But as your own person, you are great too! It is just nice to see you having lots of genuine fun with Sean 🥰 Keep doing what you enjoy, because your happiness is the most important thing, but your followers want to also watch you thrive and have a good time and grow! 🎉I know it’s hard, but don’t be so hard on yourself ❤You have been doing amazing stuff and spreading so much happiness. Happy New Year! You are enough and I’m excited to see you do whatever the hell you feel like 😎👍🤩🎉
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I've been struggling, but this definitely helps me feel less alone... Personally, I've found that achieving bigger things from time to time can definitely be rewarding, but I think the key is to live day to day doing what you love with people you can be yourself with ❤
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us! I know that can be hard for most ppl, especially UA-camrs. But it seems like everyone has been feeling like last year was a bit weird, including myself. I'm excited for more videos from you and I hope this year will be better for all of us ❤️
I honestly feel you on that. This year was super rough to the point it felt like a blur. I did manage to get back on ADHD meds and something for depression though, so that is a positive
Ethan I'm so glad you opened up about how you feel because it helps others and what they're going through thank for making me smile because I've been through so much this year I'm ending this year coming across ur channel for the first time and I love it I can't wait to watch ur brand new videos in 2024 we love you Ethan
This video speaks to me on a lot of levels, ive been looking for whatever it is that makes me feel happy and productive. I havent felt that in a long time and i really want to find it again. Its nice to have avhievements and succeses, but what brings you contentment and fillfilment is a different thing entirely.
even though i havent been watching your videos as much as others do, i can say that you have made many many people smile (including me) during this year. thanks so much for opening up to everyone and saying how you feel. we are all so proud of what you accomplished and hope you are proud of yourself too. hope you have a wonderful 2024 💙
I want you to know that you can still have these achievements and not know where you're going yet. Figuring yourself out usually spans your whole entire life, and I'm sure you've heard this all before, but its so true. As far as rebranding goes, I think that's just a way to refresh things, and kind of get a new perspective on the channel as a whole. (And so far, I love it :) Mental health shit has definitely been hard this year, I think a lot of us can agree on that one for sure. You definitely aren't alone. And feeling lost is okay too! You're doing such a great job, and we're always gonna be here. You've done so much for us this year, and we all love you so much. Here's to a happier, mentally better year. Happy 2024.
Had my first therapy session of the new year earlier today. Been feeling very much the same about the last year! I suffer with social anxiety and also neurospicey! So completely understand the feeling of people not liking you and also how overwhelming and exhausting those thoughts are! By the looks of these comments there's a massive amount of people feeling the same way, your community are gorgeous people and it's no coincidence that they're all fans of you ❤
I am actually loving the videos so far, and I am fully on board with whatever you see is fit. I enjoy your personality very much and I think you are very funny. Take your time and I know you can find yourself, no matter what :D ❤️❤️ WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND LOVE YOU ETHAN!!
I’m beyond proud of you doing this is one way to help us understand how you feel about yourself and things Ill be gald to be one of the people u to hear you rant about anything you said it yourself this community is one of the most underrated communities I have been apart of we aren’t mad at you you stepped into unknown waters this year and we all understand that!!! It takes time and patience which it’s absolutely normal to feel the way u do !
Hell yeah brother, you do what's right for you and your happiness. You've got a great community - both your audience and fellow creators - to draw support and inspiration from. Take time for yourself as you need it and don't let the bad times get you down. Live your dream, bro ✌️ You've got all the time in the world.
I can definitely relate to the constant brain fog and feeling like I'm meant for more. We're all along for a ride called "life" and it can be whatever we make it to be, although having the right network of people who care about us and/or are able to direct us in the "right direction" - whatever that may be - that can definitely help. Thanks for sharing your feelings and talking about therapy - I'm thinking about going back to it myself - it really can help. Just gotta find the right people at the right time - sometimes easier said than done - but, if I don't give up, and remain grateful for the good things, there's always a chance of things getting better. :) Thanks for being you Ethan. Hope we have a good 2024 and onward. 💖
thank you for being vulnerable and real and sharing this raw version of yourself. i always appreciate and respect when creators let us into their more “real” versions of themselves because it’s very easy for viewers to forget that the content is probably like 10% or much less tbh of who you really are as a person and the things that you did and are going through. especially as one of people who relate and look up to you it’s important and reassuring to see the whole range of you as a person, idk it’s validating and inspiring in a way. that there are so many things you go through and with so many things on your mind and you still work on so many incredible things wether it’s your documentary, normal youtube videos, creator clash, podcast, other projects with your friends. just a good reminder that it’s all hard work and yes it takes so much mental and physical energy and you are just a human with many challenges that you work on in the background like us. thank you for sharing this, i recognize that putting out this unedited, genuine part of yourself with no jokes or bits or script takes a lot of courage (even if you’ve done it a 100 times before) and we treasure and appreciate it! we are happy and excited with you always working on finding yourself and rebranding as a part of it. it’s so refreshing and exciting and all a part of continuous path to success. cheers, happy new years to anyone seeing this, you can do it, even if sometimes you feel like you can’t. it’s ok and healthy to give yourself time to rest your mind and there always will be a new day, every day. it’s never too late for anything ❤️❤️ love u
I’m so proud of you Ethan you did great this year. Coming from someone who barely survived this year with an unknown disease for 7 months, then emergency surgery and gallbladder removal, to finally healing then getting horrible covid. I’m just starting to come out of this fog I’ve been in for a whole year. I was in the hospital 5 times and had 2 surgeries and I’ve been so sick and now I’m just better and feel weird lol. Being lost or in survival mode is okay. In between there’s been a lot of accomplishments. Dozens of things a day even small things count. You’re amazing and i hope you have a wonderful new year ❤️
I just got out of my therapy session myself, and I came to a similar conclusion this year. it was a good reminder to reflect on the stuff we DID accomplish, and I think you have a lot to be proud of. And know you aren't alone, brother. There's always time to figure yourself out 🙌
I'm so proud of you
@@thearianaalfordI second this
I feel like most people are kinda in that "fog" this year, myself included. It's just been such a weird year for everyone, but it's comforting to see all these others feeling the same, makes me feel less alone. And I hope Ethan, and everyone who reads this, has a better year. Here's to 2024 💙
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Dude I feel like 2022 everyone was SO productive trying to make the most of the lockdown and then push the limits of covid restrictions lifting, doing everything they could as things returned to normal, but it means in 2023 a lot of people were burned out
I can say I feel the same with this “fog,” and I think that’s a good way Ethan explained it. And I agree with this comment.
I concur. I have felt a depression cloud floating over me this year. I'm just now starting to have fun and started some better habits, doing more things that make me happy. We all are going through it.
Hey. Remember. The world is failing you. You aren’t failing the world.
Ethan, as someone who also has ADHD I know how much of a package it comes with. your brain moves so quickly, but so slowly. Your emotions are hard to explain and complicated. You can achieve so much but NEVER feel fulfilled. Covid has changed our brains (everyone's brains). know that you can allow your self to take a break and to be lazy. But also know you can achieve great things the next day. You have changed so many peoples lives, including mine. Allow your self to tread through the water, but also float down the stream. =) we can all go down the stream with you.
i feel this, couldn't have explained it better. hope you get to read this persons message ethan!
this genuinely couldn't have been better said!! (and heavy on the fact that he has changed so many lives.)(mine included!)
@@rohanwadera1 thanks fellow adhd’ers haha!
You're definitely not alone in what you're feeling. This year has just felt so...vacant. I definitely didn't take as many new steps as I expected to this year.
I think you really thrive when you are consistent but explorative with your content. 2024 will bring so many great things and it seems like you've learned when to give yourself time away from burning out and now it's your chance to use the ability to recognize that, hand in hand with making content more consistently and reaching new audiences.
I hope this new year brings you much more vibrant memories and peace of mind 😊
I think a lot of people have the tendency to get into the mindset of needing to constantly be thinking about “ok what comes next” or “right that’s done now I need to make another bigger better thing”, and I can definitely understand how that would upon reflection not actually be as fulfilling as you would expect it to be at times. I think what you’ve been saying about keeping a consistent more relaxed schedule next year will help you out, and fingers crossed help you find that genuine happiness again. Really appreciate the honesty in this video ethan, can’t wait for videos and streams in 2024 💜
Lots of us are here for your personality and want to see you thrive, and have found a sense of belonging through this community, and we aren’t going anywhere 🫶🫶
The productivity grind mindset
If it makes you feel better, nearly every 25-29+ year old feels like this.
I agree, I'm 25 and I think it's becuz alot of people ask oh do you own a house, are you married, or do you have kids, or have you gotten a masters in college yet? If the answers are no you feel like you "failed". Alot of my high school classmates have been having families and I haven't so I have felt like I failed. One day someone said those are their stories, your story is different, just cuz it's different doesn't mean you should be ashamed of it. So I just have kept that in my mind and it helps.
@@paigeyung2815 I have felt like this through my mid-twenties. I think you captured this feeling so accurately. When the answer is, "No," you do feel like a failure. Unfortunately I got the, "Your story is just different," told to me when I dropped out of college but it only made me feel better for like 2 years. Now those words aren't profound to me anymore and the failure spiral that my mind repeated to me remains. I hope those words don't lose their value to you and you're able to hold onto them.
@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx it's hard and I spiral and have my moments but thankfully I get my reminders through the quotes I leave around my house to help me ☺️
@@paigeyung2815 I've heard that's a really good thing to do. It gets you to repeat that positivity to yourself to use it against the negativity when it crawls in your brain
@@paigeyung2815 I think failing is just part of success 🙂
We love you, Ethan. I’ve been a proud supporter of you for at least the past 7 years, and that’s something I would never change. We are here for you.
You are the reason I am still alive Ethan. I comment this on as many videos as I can as there is no way I can truly thank you. The video on missed messages is the reason why I'm still alive and I'm so thankful for you and the fact you are still making content. I'm so fucking proud of you and you should be too
We may be strangers, but I'm very thankful you're alive as well!!!! I'm glad you found something/someone that can bring you joy and laughter!!! Keep on keepin on my friend
That same exact video saved me too. Proud of you for still being here.
I know you said you no longer read comments but on the off chance you do - your mental health is a higher priority than the channel. You have created such a loving and understanding community that you can take the time you need and know we will be here when you are ready. What you've described sounds very familiar to a large amount of us, especially to the people with adhd. I think you've explained it very accurately in a way that it is very relatable and understandable. We just want you to have fun, seeing you have fun is why we watch you. Your purpose and drive in life should be to enjoy yourself, we are just here for the ride! I'm 28 and I also relate to this so hard because we are surrounded by so much success it's next to impossible to not compare yourself and put yourself under immense pressure. Expectation is the real mood killer here. You can work incredibly hard with the expectation your project will work out, and when it doesn't go EXACTLY according to plan it's a write off and a failure. You need to be kinder to yourself and remember the true path to happiness is freedom. Do what you wanna do, when you wanna do it and the fans will follow :) xx
Sending virtual hugs your way. Mental health sucks and is confusing and makes no sense a lot of the time. I don't think it's necessary to apologize, everyone handles things differently. I'm sure it took a lot of courage to post this. Sometimes it feels good to just let it all out. You have lots of supporters here wishing you well and people out there who love you. :)
this is so comforting to hear that you've also been feeling really weird and lost this year. this year has been super busy and it's reassuring to hear someone talk so openly and honestly about it.
here's to 2024✨
this year felt both extremely long, yet went by so quick at the same time.
i dont even remember anything from before june, i even went to a concert in march that i thought was the year before.
it's been tough recently, lots of love ethan
i graduated college this year and it feels like eons ago😅😅
Right??? Stuck between "is it over yet?" And "oh my God it's over."
We acomplish thousands of microscopic challenges a day, we also suck at remembering those things. Props to you for saying something man, letting others add on their own troubles too. Even with this explanation, you can't explain emotion away. All we can do is share.
As someone with anxiety that has a hard time explaining how i feel to myself and others this kinda helped me understand myself, like at 13:57 when you said you feel like people dont like you anymore i feel that way to like with my friends sometimes i feel like they are mad at me for something or dont want to be friends with me even though they probably love me alot its like thoughts just take over and i overthink. like i think about little things i might have done to make them hate me and i end up trying to make them happy like giveing them a gift so i feel like i apologized for anything that i have done. Ya know even writeing this comment i overthinked about if i should even post it on here. Anxiety sucks :/
You're not alone I feel that way too but it's because isolated myself a long time because of really dark depression. I didn't really talk to my best friend as much even tho I wanted to and I didn't really see her as much. I thought eventually she would stop trying but she never did. I am better now. Sorry for this long reply I just don't want someone to feel alone like I did.
Oh Ethan, you have so much to be proud of. Please take your time when needed, and don't feel obligated to continue doing things that don't make you as happy as other things can. We're all very proud of you.
Thank you for being so honest and open with us, means a lot!💙
Also, thank you for putting into words how I’ve been feeling this past year too.
So proud of all of the things you’ve accomplished this year and cannot wait to see what this new year brings for you! 💙💙
I don’t know how but you are always so relatable. whether it’s the silly goofy brain fart moments that we all love to laugh about or videos like this where you open up about your feelings. we all love you SO MUCH and we will be with you through every break, big project, small project, or mundane day. and I know you said you don’t read these but even if i’m sending this into empty virtual space I want you to know that we APPRECIATE YOU. love you forever eef
The fact that the year just flew by shows me how empty/distant i have been from everything that happened. A lot of ups and downs this year as I've entered the final year of Uni. But I've been comforted by Ethan and the others through their content to keep me smiling!
You're definitely not alone there, I took a lot of big steps this year that I thought would be fulfilling. None of them were, I'm ending the year feeling worse than I started, and I feel like I lost touch with myself. Hearing you talk about your year and all the comments relating, I think we should all relax next year. Just take on small stuff we know we love, set more limits for what we'll do, and generally all cut ourselves a little more slack. It's a hard world out there, but we all made it this far. That's a big accomplishment, and we should all be easier on ourselves. I love all of you, here's to making it through 2023 ❤
We're all here for you! And we all love you! For what it's worth, I'm so proud of the changes you've made for yourself over the past 11 years! And f*ck the haters! You need to do what's best for YOU. Ultimately it's your life and your happiness that matters! Those of us who have stuck by this long, and care about you, will be here for the long haul. I know I'm not going anywhere ❤
2023 was a horrible year for a lot of people. Personally I went through an abusive marriage. Thankfully I'm free now and safe. I sincerely hope 2024 is a better year for you Eef 🙏 ❤️
Ethan, I don't know if you'll see this,
but I just want to say that every time I see a post of yours it brings me great joy. You truly make me so happy, and your videos are always the first ones I go to when I am having my off and bad days. Your videos are one of the only things that allows me to distract myself and/or make me smile sometimes. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Sending you lots of love, hope and support this new year and always.
Thank you for everything you do and for being you. I love you!
I am so proud of you ❤ It takes a lot to talk about stuff like this. I think that's what makes you such a great creator. I've been feeling like this a lot as of late. Just a lot happening this year. Im going to work on myself. I look forward to all that you will do next year! Happy New Year!
LOVE YOU ETHAN!!!! U'VE BROUGHT ME SMILES FOR SO MANY YEARS NOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH! WE'RE ALWAYS HERE TO BRING SMILES FOR YOU :'))
Ethan I am SO proud of you. thank you for making videos and being you.
you've made this year so much better for me, and I hope you can find happiness in what you're doing.
It's so sad to see that the guy who has made my days and boosed my confidence about openly stimming, having a disablilty and going to therapy, sad.
His community has given me so many friends and I'm very thankful for that.
Thanks Eef, hope stuff gets better very soon
Thank you for always being willing to share parts of yourself with us, especially the really painful ones. Idk if you'll read this but I hope you do.
I completely understand that lost and looking for fulfillment feeling, even at 32. I'm a singer and all I wanna do is make music but Ive started pushing myself to follow the line of progression I thought I SHOULD have and I ended up having a breakdown. It's hard finding the happy medium between doing what you love and doing it in a way that makes you happy and fulfilled/taking care of yourself. I hope you find that in 2024 because you deserve it. We all do. And then being mentally ill on top of the pressure (from both society, other people's success, and from ourselves) and desire to create makes things so much harder.
My therapist once told me something that I try to remember: at any given moment you are doing the absolute best that you can and that's enough.
I know I'm just a fan at the end of the day, but I genuinely care about you Ethan and I'm rooting for you. Rooting for you to find happiness and rooting for that dumb ass brain of yours to give you a break lol I hope you feel like you can lean on us as much as you feel comfortable and that you also lean on your friends for the support you need cuz finding yourself involves lots of support. Happy New Year, Ethan. See you next year ❤️
I am a 41yr old mother of 3 boys and I just want to hug you and tell you that you've had an amazing year, done some amazing things and to only do things going forward that make YOU happy. Honestly I like that your content is different. I will watch Mark, Sean and Evelien play the same game and then see a vid of yours titled 'I made a cake without instructions' and think Hell Yeah that'll be fun haha. Also absolutely adore BrainLeak. All the best for 2024 to you and Spencer xx
For what it's worth, Ive found this your best year video wise. The rebrand has been has made for more consistently entertaining and interesting content. The problem with games is sometimes they're just...not good lol
Also very much looking forward to more streams, I feel very nostalgic for a couple years ago when you were streaming consistently
I just recently made the discovery of your channel. I’ve watched you stream with other creators, that’s how I knew of you. But within the last month I found your channel. I feel like this year has been a fog for SO MANY people. I’ve recently separated from my husband and are now going through the steps of divorce. This year has been a really hard one for me, but watching you in the last month has really brought happiness back to my heart. You have such a vibrant energy about you, and that is irreplaceable. I get this year feeling odd. Went by too fast, but also so slow. I’m planning on going to therapy to help me through my fog and the divorce, but you have brought a continued smile to my face. Thank you. 2024 will be your year!! Sending love to you.
Ethan you have nothing to apologize for. What a great year! Your documentary! Brain Leak! Thankmas! Your rebranding (to your name)! Creator Clash! You have done so much for this community, your fans, and especially your friends! Take time to love yourself, not only when it is needed but EVERY DAY. We love you and are so thankful to have you here to entertain us and keep us informed about how you are feeling! We of course are more than happy to see you post frequently but don't let US (your fans) be your main concern or priority. When you post, we will be here to see it but make sure you are taking time to love yourself, have time for your friends/family, and if you are having a creative block happen, take time and think about it! There are so few creators who are as funny, witty and creative than you! You could post a video of you painting your wall and commentating as it dries and we would all be here for it and it would be a blast. We love you! Have a great 2024!
Your amazing as always! You accomplish so much! I love watching old videos with Mark, Tyler, Bob, Wade, and you of course.
Once burnout funk hits (if that's what it is) it's really hard to get out of it, especially if it's been over a long period. Thank you for being open and honest, talking is also a good therapy itself ❤
Even though you may not read this, the people who are still here are all here because we are rooting for you, we like your content because of your personality and flair, the video type doesn't matter so long as you're enjoying making them - we enjoy watching them! Keep doing what you're doing, we'll be here for you!
Anxiety and fear are what drive you to do better. Keep your head up. You'll get through the rough patches and get back into a groove that you're used to. Also never be afraid to just upload a video like this to talk to us. We're here to listen!
your yearly check in's are really interesting to listen to. You go at your own pace, man!
You're amazing!! Happy new year from NH! 🎉
thanks for always being true to yourself!! I hope 2024 is everything you need it to be💜Here's to a happy new year!!
I hope this upcoming year that you find / create healthy happiness for yourself. This past year was definitely a rough one. It's good you seem so aware and all we can do is try. I think we get in our own heads a bit when things matter to us. You seem like a person that really cares and that's an awesome thing.
EThan my friend, everything you have done is more than enough for me and im sure many of us, we're here to support you no matter what, contentness is very important to happiness, go where your heart desires and the rest will follow, Happy New Year! Til tomorrow
Thank you Ethan for opening up to us, that means a lot! I have also been feeling a similar way this past year too. Hope that 2024 brings lots of good things your way! 💜
Yeah, something about this year man. So much happened but i can't remember half of it. Just know we care about you and support you king
Aww Eef, you are doing so great. I always make sure I check in on your videos and see how you are doing. You can take breaks if you need, don’t feel pressured to have to do everything for everyone. You are not alone. ❤ sending so much love
You are more important than what anyone thinks or says about you. The only thing that truly matters is how you feel, what you think, and what makes you happy. This goes for everyone else here too! I think it’s great that you’re listening to yourself and what you want, and I think we should all do the same. We’ll always be here Ethan, you are human and you will always be enough ❤ can’t wait for 2024, happy new year everyone!
Late to the party and just found your content this year- and it could not have happened at a better time. Appreciate you sharing such a full range of you as a person with the internet. It’s such a precarious position to take on, and so many benefit because you do.
Thank you for sharing. You're definitely not alone and you certainly deserve to rest and to be proud of all you've done. The way you are feeling is not silly, it's perfectly valid and you got this.
This sounds very very real Ethan and I’m always so excited to see your developments and new achievements ❤🎉next year will be more comfortable and feel more natural (hopefully) HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thank you for what you do and for being so open about how you’re feeling. I think a lot of people are feeling the same way (I know I am), and this year has felt off or weird, leading to a lot of that “lost” feeling. Here’s hoping next year will be much better for you and for us all. 🤗
I came to your channel this year and I love your content! I am excited to see what 2024 will bring😊 Keep doing what you want to do and make yourself happy💛
Big hugs friend, cheers to the next year ❤
We are SO appreciative of you Ethan and everything u do and wherever your journey takes you we will be here to support u ❤ Happy New Year 🎉
I relate to how ur feeling like the fog and the go go go and the wanting to find a better happier you. I love your content especially when it's just you being goofy and happy its entertaining and brings joy to me and to lots of others
I feel this. I had to have a friend remind me of the things that I have achieved as I feel this year has been awful. I then feel guilty for not being happy when other people around me are. Perhaps next year I can try and find myself a little more and do more things for me.
Thanks for a wonderful year of fun stuff to watch and enjoy Ethan!
Sounds like some down time before any big project is a good idea. Hopefully you figure out what you need to this 2024!
youre not alone,i can relate to some stuff you said,especially about the feeling lost and feeling like you didnt do much. we all love and support you and we will go through this together,we are with you
I didn't start really watching until after the rebrand
And I love the random stuff you do
Don't downplay yourself! You've done so much! I've been loving the new content and listen to the podcast every week!
Happy New Year Ethan!!! Stay true to yourself and your audience will find you. Wishing you the best 💖
so proud of you king. Happy New Year! It's been a great year for the channel but yeah I totally get how you feel - I feel the same way about this past year, floaty. Love love love your way - I subscribed for you and your wonderful humour and just whole kind personality, and will watch whatever you leak out. I'm hopeful for the new year too, reaching contentment again.
You're the best, Ethan 🎉 Happy New Year, here's to 2024 bringing you everything you've been looking for ❤
I don't comment alot but I always watch your videos and I felt the message in this video! I've been in a funk too, for different reasons but just do things that make YOU happy and we'll be here for the ride 💜
You said the words in my head that I couldn't get out by myself.
You're just living your life and sharing it with us. It's hard to keep going when you want reassurance.
Just keep going. Everyone knows you appreciate your audience or you wouldn't keep coming back.
Keep going!
I absolutely love the honesty in this video. You shine when you're being genuine. I made some big life changes this year because I was unhappy and 2024 is about reshaping my life into the one I want. I'm excited to see what you do once you make your way back to yourself and what YOU want to do. ❤ know so many of us are on that journey with you and truly love seeing this realness and honesty from you. It's vulnerable and awesome and why I, personally, follow you.
You are not alone sweetie 🥰 I feel like that too xx sending you love and hugs 💗🤗 I subscribed to you this year every time you post it makes my day 💕💕 my biggest achievement this year was surviving
Hey, man, you got a lot of good things going for you! You have so much, and keeping yourself going is a way of expressing your gratitude for your fans.
we are SO proud of you eef :') you accomplished so much this year and i can't express how grateful i am for it all to happen. you don't have to apologize for taking breaks and trying to find who you really are. it's okay not to be okay. remember not to pressure yourself too much. put yourself first, we can wait. thank you for doing what you do. again, i am so proud and grateful of what you do and who you are. we love you SO much ethan 🤍 happy new year :)
I just want to say I'm glad you have the courage/heart to express how you feel, and summarize how this year was for you as a person, and as a creator. I'm thankful to be on the other end to hear those thoughts, and able to watch your content this entire year. I'm very proud, and very inspired to watch you grow into someone you want to be, to change into a different type of content that you can laugh along with, and really enjoy making. You're extremely creative! Very relatable! and mostly have such a massive heart! I look forward to watching your content in the year of 2024 and wish you all the best for you, your family, and the friends that surround you! ALSO, thank you, among many others, for expressing how important, and amazing it is, to have a psychologist/therapist on your platform, more people need to hear that I feel, and you're one of those people that show how helpful it is! I'm proud to say I also have a psychiatrist, and it's INCREDIBLE!! So thank you for using your platform to do that
For a long time I felt this immense pressure to be "happy." I have a partner who will ask me sometimes "Are you happy?" and I tend to feel panic, because this idea of happy has been blown up to this huge emotion that is also supposed to be a constant for people otherwise you're failing. I don't think "happy," is a measure of living a good life. I think emotions flow and that is normal and even healthy and maybe we should stop trying to be "happy" in that sense. I think the goal should be more like "do I feel like I am being true to myself and my journey?" I think the word "happy" is so limited but also limiting in a way. Thanks for the check in Eef. Had a really rough year, topped off by Covid for Christmas... Your thoughts helped me look at my thoughts as well.
I love your new style. Feels like authentic you and you seem so happy, full of so much fun. Thank you for opening up with us! You’re not alone with your feelings.
I know I’m another random internet guy but holy shit do I resonate with feeling lost. have felt that way for a few years now, it’s a sucky rut to be caught in, but if available therapy definitely is a nice breath of fresh air. all in all, it’s nice to have these “chats” even if they can lean on the sad side of things, it helps me and many others feel less alone in our struggles. you’re not alone either, you got this man. thanks :)
Happy your set on focusing on your own happiness a bit more. I can tell you it's worth the effort and we will be honored to be along for the ride for however long. You bring us great joy so it's long time you figure out what gives you that same joy we feel watching your work.
really appreciate the honesty in this video. looking forward to what comes in 2024, hoping you find / create more of what makes you happy.
i’m so so proud of how far you’ve came Ethan! You have came so far from when i first started watching your videos! i look up to you as someone i want to be! also thank you for being so open with us, i know it can probably get stressful talking about it sometimes! I know you have many amazing things coming in the new year ❤️ we love you ethan!!!
I still love your content! I hope in the new year you can achieve all you want. More importantly I hope you can find happiness and peace in yourself. I'm working on it too bud! I'm sure many of us feel the same besides the fame pressure and all that. We believe in you, you got this ❤
You were a part of xmas and that was awesome, helped so many people with helping Sean organise that. Maybe doing more things like that, that helps people. I guess you need to do what you find as morally and mentally fulfilling. I'm kinda in the same mind set and it does kinda suck but taking some time off from being busy to recover and just think for once will help.
I have been a proud and loving supporter for like 7 years now!! Buy I want you to know I'm not gonna leave or go anywhere! I'd love to be here to support you for as long as you're comfortable making content!! You're doing incredible!!❤
I resonated a lot with this video. I have had a number of moments in life where I've felt lost and what I've found is that those moments are both incredibly painful and lead to profound growth in the long term. Your worth is not measured in views, and your joy does not come from how many people watch your streams. Do what you love, leave the rest, and remember that in two days (as of me watching this) you have 43,000 people who support you Ethan both in the happy times and in the hard times. Most of all, celebrate the wins!
I feel all of that dude.. I've been on hiatus with working on my art because of all these feelings. It's so hard to deal with..
*hugs* wishing you a better new year, I never say happy new year, but always better 🩷🙌🏻
Sad to hear you’re feeling that way, but also kind of nice to know I’m not the only one, heh. I’ve been struggling to find my place and find something I’m happy and content with for a while now. I’m sure we’ll figure things out, but here in the moment it just feels… I don’t know… for lack of better words, lonely in a way? empty? aimless? But here’s to a better year in 2024, right? May we pick ourselves up and move ever onward. 🥂
Feelings are complicated for some reason, i'm proud of all your acomplishments of this year. I wish nothing but great things for you on 2024 and i thank you for making my 2023 better.
I've watched your journey over the years and am very proud of you for how much you've grown. Give yourself time to be proud of the things you accomplish. That's a big part of happiness, and we can all be better about that.
The feeling you described in this video is what I call “limbo”. I have had the similar feelings this year. I haven’t felt super grounded and like I’ve had nothing to anchor myself too. I’ve just been existing. My 2024 resolution is to LIVE and make notes of everything I do or reflect on my day at the end of each of them so I have something to show for at the end of the year if that makes sense. I loved your channel and your videos before the rebranding and after the rebranding too! I appreciate you and all that you do Ethan!✨
I have loved your content this year, Eef 🥰 You did so much ❤️ It is hard to keep up with the world. It’s like how we just had Christmas and the next day the stores are on to Valentine’s Day. Society doesn’t like to let people stay in the moment and slow down and enjoy things. It’s fucked up! I am really proud of you 🥰 You have probably become my favorite creator this year 🥰 I am so excited when your new videos come out. Nobody makes me scream-laugh like you 🤩 Especially when you’re with Jack 😎👍 But as your own person, you are great too! It is just nice to see you having lots of genuine fun with Sean 🥰 Keep doing what you enjoy, because your happiness is the most important thing, but your followers want to also watch you thrive and have a good time and grow! 🎉I know it’s hard, but don’t be so hard on yourself ❤You have been doing amazing stuff and spreading so much happiness. Happy New Year! You are enough and I’m excited to see you do whatever the hell you feel like 😎👍🤩🎉
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I've been struggling, but this definitely helps me feel less alone...
Personally, I've found that achieving bigger things from time to time can definitely be rewarding, but I think the key is to live day to day doing what you love with people you can be yourself with ❤
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us! I know that can be hard for most ppl, especially UA-camrs. But it seems like everyone has been feeling like last year was a bit weird, including myself. I'm excited for more videos from you and I hope this year will be better for all of us ❤️
I hope you find everything you need and want in this new year, you deserve so much happiness and that feeling of finding yourself again
I honestly feel you on that. This year was super rough to the point it felt like a blur. I did manage to get back on ADHD meds and something for depression though, so that is a positive
It's okay to not be okay. Take time out if you need to, you've saved more than enough people, including myself, thankyou ❤🎉
Ethan I'm so glad you opened up about how you feel because it helps others and what they're going through thank for making me smile because I've been through so much this year I'm ending this year coming across ur channel for the first time and I love it I can't wait to watch ur brand new videos in 2024 we love you Ethan
Appreciate your transparency ❤ you make great content and just continue to let it flow organically and don’t put too much pressure on yourself
This video speaks to me on a lot of levels, ive been looking for whatever it is that makes me feel happy and productive. I havent felt that in a long time and i really want to find it again. Its nice to have avhievements and succeses, but what brings you contentment and fillfilment is a different thing entirely.
even though i havent been watching your videos as much as others do, i can say that you have made many many people smile (including me) during this year. thanks so much for opening up to everyone and saying how you feel. we are all so proud of what you accomplished and hope you are proud of yourself too. hope you have a wonderful 2024 💙
I want you to know that you can still have these achievements and not know where you're going yet. Figuring yourself out usually spans your whole entire life, and I'm sure you've heard this all before, but its so true. As far as rebranding goes, I think that's just a way to refresh things, and kind of get a new perspective on the channel as a whole. (And so far, I love it :) Mental health shit has definitely been hard this year, I think a lot of us can agree on that one for sure. You definitely aren't alone. And feeling lost is okay too! You're doing such a great job, and we're always gonna be here. You've done so much for us this year, and we all love you so much. Here's to a happier, mentally better year. Happy 2024.
Had my first therapy session of the new year earlier today. Been feeling very much the same about the last year!
I suffer with social anxiety and also neurospicey! So completely understand the feeling of people not liking you and also how overwhelming and exhausting those thoughts are! By the looks of these comments there's a massive amount of people feeling the same way, your community are gorgeous people and it's no coincidence that they're all fans of you ❤
I am actually loving the videos so far, and I am fully on board with whatever you see is fit. I enjoy your personality very much and I think you are very funny. Take your time and I know you can find yourself, no matter what :D ❤️❤️ WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND LOVE YOU ETHAN!!
I’m beyond proud of you doing this is one way to help us understand how you feel about yourself and things Ill be gald to be one of the people u to hear you rant about anything you said it yourself this community is one of the most underrated communities I have been apart of we aren’t mad at you you stepped into unknown waters this year and we all understand that!!! It takes time and patience which it’s absolutely normal to feel the way u do !
Hell yeah brother, you do what's right for you and your happiness. You've got a great community - both your audience and fellow creators - to draw support and inspiration from. Take time for yourself as you need it and don't let the bad times get you down. Live your dream, bro ✌️ You've got all the time in the world.
I can definitely relate to the constant brain fog and feeling like I'm meant for more. We're all along for a ride called "life" and it can be whatever we make it to be, although having the right network of people who care about us and/or are able to direct us in the "right direction" - whatever that may be - that can definitely help. Thanks for sharing your feelings and talking about therapy - I'm thinking about going back to it myself - it really can help. Just gotta find the right people at the right time - sometimes easier said than done - but, if I don't give up, and remain grateful for the good things, there's always a chance of things getting better. :)
Thanks for being you Ethan. Hope we have a good 2024 and onward. 💖
thank you for being vulnerable and real and sharing this raw version of yourself. i always appreciate and respect when creators let us into their more “real” versions of themselves because it’s very easy for viewers to forget that the content is probably like 10% or much less tbh of who you really are as a person and the things that you did and are going through. especially as one of people who relate and look up to you it’s important and reassuring to see the whole range of you as a person, idk it’s validating and inspiring in a way. that there are so many things you go through and with so many things on your mind and you still work on so many incredible things wether it’s your documentary, normal youtube videos, creator clash, podcast, other projects with your friends. just a good reminder that it’s all hard work and yes it takes so much mental and physical energy and you are just a human with many challenges that you work on in the background like us. thank you for sharing this, i recognize that putting out this unedited, genuine part of yourself with no jokes or bits or script takes a lot of courage (even if you’ve done it a 100 times before) and we treasure and appreciate it! we are happy and excited with you always working on finding yourself and rebranding as a part of it. it’s so refreshing and exciting and all a part of continuous path to success. cheers, happy new years to anyone seeing this, you can do it, even if sometimes you feel like you can’t. it’s ok and healthy to give yourself time to rest your mind and there always will be a new day, every day. it’s never too late for anything ❤️❤️ love u
I’m so proud of you Ethan you did great this year. Coming from someone who barely survived this year with an unknown disease for 7 months, then emergency surgery and gallbladder removal, to finally healing then getting horrible covid. I’m just starting to come out of this fog I’ve been in for a whole year. I was in the hospital 5 times and had 2 surgeries and I’ve been so sick and now I’m just better and feel weird lol. Being lost or in survival mode is okay. In between there’s been a lot of accomplishments. Dozens of things a day even small things count. You’re amazing and i hope you have a wonderful new year ❤️