I actually like that you don’t post too often! Your videos are not made “just to make content”, they are real and you have your life outside of being a “content creator” and you post when you want and can. It’s always a nice surpise to see you pop up on my field and think “Hey, Campbell is here!”. It is like a friend who you don’t text much and only spend time together every few months, but each time you have a great conversation and you’re glad to see them! What you do inspires so many people including me, even when you think you’ve fallen of the track or whatever. In the end, we’re all breathing in a spinning sphere and doing the best we can!
except hope is not a strategy but a form of procrastination by being a spectator. This is what I remind myself first and foremost, so it maybe unrelated to you.
@@notaspectator Hope is a positive thought that things will be better. For some of us, it is all we have. I would take hope over the feeling of dread any day. Hope comes first, then comes the determination to make it happen.
@@Turtlpwr Speak for yourself, I try to apply the concepts I learn in struthless vids to my own life. I hardly think I'm the only one in the community who doesn't do that
We love you Campbell! I’ve been sad seeing this channel and the alphabet superset slow down, but not in a “oh no my content feed is slowing down” way but in a “oh no, my friend Campbell is having a tough time” way. You’re such a genuinely cool and relatable person, and I want to see you reach your goals. The world is a better place with you in it, man.
I'll be honest, not that I WISH for him to struggle, but I think allowing us to see that in a way makes his channel even more relatable, and ultimately have much more emotional impact than if he found some way to adjust and hide it. (And who knows how it would manifest then.)
when the uploads slow down and I think to myself aw I miss Struthless’ vids I think to myself how you’re probably enjoying time with your daughter and family and then I just feel happy for you :)
Two things I've heard recently have helped me adjust my thought processes. The first came from Thor at Pirate Software. He said that judging yourself isn't a fair fight since you know all of your own flaws better than anyone. When you attack yourself, you are punching yourself in ways that you know you can't defend. The second was from Scott Eilers: It was about fighting the complete apathy that comes with depression. The idea is that if you know you are going to feel apathetic and empty no matter what you do at that time, you may as well eat the healthier food or do the more productive task. This way when you are on the other side of your depressive episode, you can spend more of it enjoying where you are and less of it scrambling to catch up or fix what you let go. Still have to deal with the very dark days but more tools in the toolbelt always help
I actually did this during my depressive episodes, with running. I was feeling bad whatever I did so I might as well work on my running stamina. Eventually this helped me get out of the depression.
I am so here. Come to realize "sticking around" is "consistent effort" which is "commitment". Survivor me just want to do the bare minimum to exist, but I want that " I feel alive" kind of life. Thank you for sharing the struggle, it helps knowing the people who you look up to, also falls down sometimes, but they get back up. If someone can get back up it's us!
I relate to this 🥺 Those mood disorder depression episodes hit different but we deserve so much more than to just survive and exist. You deserve to THRIVE dude I hope you can find something that gives you that feeling. Recently, I started learning crochet, and even if I only do some, it's INSANE finally having something that I actually look forward to doing. My life has changed from just that like wow. Good luck I hope your new chapter is exciting!
Tbh I think its even more valuable. The stride sthruss had with the video was nice and probably needed by him, but I believe that to realise and pass something valuable to others there needs to be space and silence without a threadmil.
I love all the effort struthless puts in his videos. It's comforting to have so many "analogue" effects like the art book presentation and well-decorated, clean background.
It's especially disheartening when your life feels like it's been like that for most of it. Can't say I've had much of the "thriving" stage so far, mostly just "less depressed" to varying degrees.
@@lawncrow take heart in the knowledge that all of us are there with you. Also not in the "thriving" stage still. We can make a difference though, even if it feels small at the time. Rooting for you!
Even though it's hard for you, I love how you're actually relatable. Also, the most effective thing I've done to beat procrastination is something I call the half hour habit. It's kinda like the pomodoro technique but instead of working for 25 minutes with a 5 minute break it's simply finishing a certain task within half an hour (you can change the time limit of course). It's the one thing that's actually helped me to break through a day of inertia. I like to start counting on the hour or on the half hour. It's super basic I think, but since it's been so effective for me (I don't know why) I thought I'd share. :) There's something about having a designated time that's just able to kick me into gear.
Yes! Having a time limit changes the thought from "this will take forever" to "how much can I get done in X time?" I like doing it with little chunks of time, like emptying the dishwasher while my kettle heats up or cleaning the kitchen while something bakes/cooks.
Hey I've been doing something similar to help myself write! I set a timer and "just do it" for 30 min. Over time I've come to enjoy this time as almost a meditative practice, but it took awhile and its still tought to do it sometimes 😅
I was drawing today at the cafe i help at, it wasnt going well and i got stuck in my head. Im crap, im a fraud, im failing, im fooling people and they will find out, give up, wasting time on and on. Then i guy came in and thanked me for talking to him and helping him the day before. For some horrible reason this crushed me. I had a new thought that spun around in my head "i can seem to help others yet im a complete failure who cannot get his shit together". Dunno why im sharing this but thankyou for your vids chill attitude and advice. Fae a muppet in scotland
The self-sabotage is so real and the worst part, I feel... It's like, "I know me, I know what's right for me, so why am I shaming myself out of making the right decision for me?! Especially when I'm the only one this will affect!!"
your videos are always the ones i end up accidentally putting off, because they feel a little too real and that's scary sometimes. but it also means your videos are absolutely the most worth watching out of any of the random crap in my feed. so, thanks! giving me a shift in perspective in multiple ways!
Love your videos, as always! But man, this video hit hard. It’s like you made a video of what’s going on in my brain at the moment. I could say a million and one things I resonated with, and why your content is always on point. It made me tear up at the end, because my kids come home from daycare singing every day “ we’re going to catch a bear..I’m not scared! I’m not scared!” And now it’ll remind me to not be scared either. Thank you. ❤
Was literally sitting on the phone having made the choice to exercise and then immediately renounced that choice, then blamed the high UV of noon for not going on the walk I chose earlier....... Your slide show has been my life for the past few months and it's encouraging to hear words of advice to move through it. Thank you as always!
The nails caught my eye less than a minute into this video.. they are so happy and joyful and sweet! I’m so guilty of “planning” and “preparation” which is just a fancy form of procrastination, but it’s also okay to entertain that especially as a parent. (It shouldn’t last 8 years though.. calling myself out here) I love the way you mapped out your routine to identify your pain points. I often will habit stack and tie a “reward” to a less desirable task to ensure I get it done. Funnily enough, I haven’t thought to apply this logic to the nebulous magnum opus that I’ve been avoiding like the plague. Thanks Cam, glad to see ya back! ❤
#6 for sure! I'm learning to sew and keep watching more and more videos. Which make me feel like I know nothing the more I watch. I have a bit of fear, because I get exhausted when i mess up sewing. Or the fear that I just ruined my fabric! But, you know what? I have the tools, and I will make mistakes. So let's get messy and make something! Realization! I guess I need to add the joy factor into sewing. It's been work. How to make sewing fun? Is the question for myself.
I just graduated with a degree in design and this has been my life for the last three months, except add in sending resumes to every job I can find and getting multiple rejections every week. The only thing that has helped is knowing that I'm in good company.
I so feel this. Graduated with an arts degree 6 months ago, and this time had literally just been spent applying constantly for jobs I never get, and bumming around feeling bad for myself. It’s been tough.
I had to pause the video when you talked about “convincing yourself that inaction is preparation”. I want to do art so badly and make it a part of my every day life, but I am so stuck in the idea that I need to do all these studies first and figure out my style and then I’ll start doing art all the time. I know this is backward! So I needed the call out, thanks for this phenomenal video ❤
I have been avoiding watching this video...until I hit a low I thought I would never have to experience again. Your videos saved two little boys from a version of their mom who didn't know how to show up for them. A year of therapy got me far; your videos help me get further. Its so comforting to see a mirror of my headspace recontextualized. You validate so much of my thoughts, my perceived failures and give me an example of how to embrace opportunity for growth. Thanks for being a real one.
PROcrastination = me! 😆 Having just come across this video after 4hrs of UA-cam "Research" & "Self Care", this really resonates with me & I felt the need to subscribe - glad I'm not alone in these thoughts! 😊
Your whole channel is based on you being yourself and I'm here for it! It helps me understand myself better and be kinder to myself. (Btw the way you talk about your family is soo wholesome and besides, I love your nails. Your daughter has an artistic soul, which doesn't surprise me at all.)
Lost my job a month ago, and it's just magnified all these cycles I've been in. I need to do this with these cycles and just do the things, 1 step at a time
I love how his fingernails are still painted, and u can see them as he points to pics in the video. Also, this is probably the most productive/ important part of your days
Man, the success/catastrophe bit hit hard with me, that's very relatable. I catastrophise a lot and fear definitely holds me back. Thanks for another great video.
I used to be addicted to video games and dropped that habit a few years back. Life got really overwhelming these past couple months and I decided it was a good idea to check out with video games again. It’s crept up to 5-7 hours a day, knowing that it was a problem but not doing anything about it. I really needed this video. I’m uninstalling, putting the PS5 away again right now so I can use that time for more productivity. Thank you for this.
"Going through" - yes, totally. You're at a crux, a crossroads, a portal, even. In order to step through - to greater visibility, greater success, greater self-belief - a part of you has to die/transform, and being in the middle of that process is always wildly uncomfortable. So I feel for you, and am rooting for you! You've chosen this path because your soul wants you to expand; and the path of a visible creative will not, in the end, allow your self-limiting beliefs to keep running the show. So. You're in the thick of it. Congratulations. You haven't chosen the easy way, the stagnant way. Thanks for being so honest, it helps all of us. You've got this!
Seeing that we’re all going through the same things is shocking but also such a relief. It gives me hope that we can all get through it together. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏🏽❤️
my learning out of this video ist, that productivity is not the key. It is about doing the this that I enjoy, while keeping in mind to be able to continue doing exactly that! what an awesome and honest appeal! very uplifting :D
I really appreciate this video. I’m taking a leap of faith and trying to be a full time artist and it’s so scary thinking about being a failure to everyone. I know I can do it but there’s also a thought in my mind of “what if I fail?” Another is “at these I tried.”
Your videos are always a breath of fresh air on my feed, always delivered so down-to-earth and full of honesty. I don't care how frequently you upload, I just know I'd be really sad if you completely vanished. Anyone who does start trolling you or whatever once you get more success just has a sad life, you're amazing and I'm so happy I get to be blessed with the ability to watch your various creations. Thank you for always bringing so much openness and honesty to your channel.
Your content always resonates with me so deeply. Thank you so much for putting your thoughts into the world and please know that they are far more impactful than you might think.
This may have been, hands-down, the most relatable video you've ever posted. I felt this wave of relief, seeing someone I look to for guidance say "I'm going through the exact same thing right now." Because somewhere in my subconscious, I thought "Well Cam's going to figure this out. He always does!" and from there, I thought "Well, that means there's a way to fix this for me too then." Thank you so much for being so open and vulnerable on the internet. It's gotta be insanely tough sometimes, but man... I just really needed to hear someone say it today. Thank you.
I think we feel this way because nowadays we think that every day has to be productive. And I believe it is absolutely bad and tiring for our mind to constantly have impulses. I even think it works contraditive. I would recommend(as far as possible) never compare your journey with someone else's, use your phone less(delete social media), be more in nature, be with people who give you energy and inspiration, set a goal because it makes you happy and not because you feel pressure of others. And last but not least; take care of yourself with good food and by getting enough sleep and exercise. Accept yourself in all facets and keep developing for yourself.
It's amazing that you can be so productive as you reflect on your life and somehow watch how it goes. The storytelling itself is so valuable: observable, and open for a lot of humor. Watching yourself from a distance makes it easier to not to take yourself seriously, and look at the brighter side, and take a little step to move forward 🤗
OMG its like you know exactly what it is like BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH IT- Authenticity is like a refreshing big cool glass of water after walking through a desert for a bajillion years. I am an artist and I also have (undiagnosed) adhd. I thought i was just tripping and everyone else had things figured out and It was just me- and I'm surrounded by nerotypical people, except for my stepson and I have been sharing your videos with him as well. Thank you. I really enjoy hearing how things are going well for you. you have come a long way and its amazing to see everyone grow. Life is good.
Every time I think I'm the only one struggling Cam uploads a video that puts my exact feelings into words, and suddenly there's hope because I'm not alone in this after all. Thanks for your videos & honesty!
Rooting for you dude! And really I don’t know how you do it but you have a habit of making these videos just when I need to see them! You’ve given me some much needed perspective, so I’m rooting for myself now too! Thank you ❤
This video is exactly what I needed! It kinda discouraged me when content creators make videos on how their life is going good. Not that I’m not happy for them, but when I’m looking for a video to improve my own life it helps me more to know that others struggle too and that I’m not alone in that.
This video made me feel seen, it was relatable and it called me out in the best way possible, especially the 'im just preparing' bit. The funny thing is that I KNOW that I'm really good at thinking of projects and never starting, but when that information stays in my brain it gets all vague and overwhelming. As your journalling tip of writing down what gives you energy and what drains it helped me SO much, I think I'm going to do this as well. Lets define those problems baby! Thanks again man, you make me and my brain a team again.
Hey Cam, Hope the family is doing well! I like how you tend to reframe your negative actions into positive reactions and I'm glad to see you're working on getting out of your rut! I've found myself in similar positions and it always seems to be the result of wanting to stay within my comfort zone too much. This is probably a natural human tendency, as we seek comfort in life, but I've come to believe that growth is not supposed to be a comfortable process - the pathway forward is always through the uncomfortable.
1. Start Small but you have to start 2. Keep what's working and ditch what sucks 3. If you are driven by obsessions, dont fight it , use it 4. Find people that you love to see win and hold each other accountable 5. Start before you are ready 6. Don't lie to yourself 7. The only way is through
Man i wanna give you the world's biggest smile, hug, high five, thumbs up and sincere thanks for all you do and share with us, you beautifully thoughtful human being.
You are the absolute best and we all appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. Thank you for the bravery (or simple need) to share your observations. I think it’s all spirals or a wheel - sometimes in the forward flow, sometimes slowed down and moving through mud. It’s all valuable experience in being human. Parenthood is demanding emotionally, even on the good days. It takes a lot of energy to show up for the wonderful people in our lives, for our work and mundane obligations, and it can be a challenge carving space for self care and for nurturing the right frame of mind for creation. But look at you doing it! Bravo! I find your content so valuable and thank you sincerely. 🙏🏻
Seriously you rock struthless, I had a bad break up with a long term girlfriend that was pretty much completely my fault, and I’d have been in such a bad place in life if not finding your channel and launching on actual self improvement from there, super grateful to have you around my man, thank you for everything you’re doing for humankind!!!
Been working on this cycle for 4 years now, glad I began the journey, definitely airing out to friends and strangers the most stories I would never share before has been important and hard. In a way I use them to just daring myself to share the internal struggles and judgements and realizations, but its also a way to share whats really going on, ideal friends are the ones that don't try to say "its okay, you're great, blah blah" though I get the kindness, at most I would want is, thanks for sharing, maybe that wasn't easy? wishing you and all just sharing and not feel responsible for their response.
I had to watch because of the title. Your seven points are so real. The way you reframe it all with the self awareness is simply precious. Happy for you that your sorted it out.
BRO. Inaction=Preparation is a HUGE roadblock for me! I really needed to hear this today. Honestly all of it is relevant to me right now. So many "aha" moments in this video. Great wisdom, Cam!❤
Absolutely love your blatant honesty about the bad habits. Very refreshing to know that not everyone is always "on" like you constantly see on social media. Keep up the videos brother!
i want to thank you for always coming back to these uploads, even when life gets in the way. i think coming back to the thing you love is the most important thing, even if you pause regularly. you could call them breaks. as long as it isnt an avoidance rebrand. that rebrand segment had me laughing so hard. especially "bed rot as selfcare. it makes you feel worse. but counterpoint, you're lying down" 😂
You have not only helped me in difficult times, but you keep uploading stuff that I find myself relating to. Thank you very much for that, and I wish you the best!
I think its an amazing tool you've made. Using failures or shortcomings as a scaffold for success. It's a great practice is self compassion. I find the idea incredibly empowering.
Every time I find myself in need of motivation, I find myself coming back to your channel. Thanks for not taking part in the fakery of youtube and other social media. You show that it is still possible to form a genuine connection with your audience as creator. Have a great day!
10 STARS... What an honest and humble video of real life. The content touches my heart deeply. Keep going through it... don't rush the time with your daughter and wife -- they are the fuel not the distraction. Best of thoughts and look forward to seeing more.
I've been in a similar situation last month or two. Just cannot get myself to work and distract myself so so much. So even if I get something done I don't feel proud because "I could get some much more done." This is really the indicator (for me at least) to take a step back and slow down. Reset myeslf and move forward again.
“reverse pareto” is such a good explanation!! i have been feeling like that too lately. it helps a little bit to remind myself that these long and painful tasks are (sometimes!!) the ones that make your future tasks easier. writing the first draft is awful, but doing it makes each next draft a little faster/easier
I think what makes your vids really unique is that you’re creative. I struggle a lot with motivation as a creative person and find this to be very helpful. So thank you!
I also agree with what someone said in the comments - its like catching up with some of my friends that I get to see once every few months! Always happy to see you, even if some time has passed so don t worry about it. I would rather watch genuine content even if rarely. Keep it up 🙂
I'm loving this! And most of all seeing you back in this way. It's always so refreshing how you present things and sometimes it's those little things that are really eye opening. - and you always present a lot of them. I'm also loving your book, but ofcourse it sits here at my bedside table (it actually even shelf) and is not finished although (because?) I know it helps me. So this video kind of also encouraged me to get back to that. Thank you! One of my therapists sometimes asked us, when people said they couldn't come up with something good to do today, "What could you do today to ruin your day entirely?" Instead of "what would help you feel okay", and just like what you did thinking about that really can help to suddenly figure out a lot and can help seeing you on a path to walk.
I love that you acknowledge when you fuck up, and get back up and try something new. I love you so much dude. Wish I could give you a big hug for all the metaphorical intangible hugs your videos have been for me. Excited to see you soar 💜
I’ve had an awful year. I’ve been doing all these things. You inspired me (once again) to do something about it. I’m gonna write and draw all the things I’ve been doing wrong and work to fix them. Thank you for what you do ❤ You’ll never know how much you help other people by just sharing who you are You help a lot and give a lot of hope. Thank you
This channel has been such a therapeutic resource for me because of your ability to take really raw and relatable thoughts and feelings and articulate them through your art. I’ve been a fan for years and even bought your head is a houseboat book (but have been procrastinating finishing it 😅). What you create is worth the wait!
Man when you popped up on my screen, I was like "oh hey it's Struthless! It's been so long since I watched one of his videos", and as always, video did not disappoint :) I love how personal you are. I had a rough week... at the end of my rope kind of week. I'm feeling a bit better today though. Building momentum and then dropping off the face of the Earth once you are about to get really good at something is something I have struggled with as well. My 2024 goal is to stay more consistent and focus on fewer things instead of jumping from one thing to another and spreading myself too thin, getting nowhere. Today, I will try to get back on track, slowly, small steps
I am so glad no one could hear my laughter throughout this video. Very healing. So real. You really illustrated a bunch of shit that creative self-employed people with open-ended days can face. The only way is through! Thx
Man, I just want to give you a big hug for what you bring in my life. Thank you so much for how natural you are, for the way you share things with us and for normalizing not feeling or taking actions how we imagined. I realized about 1 year ago that I reached burnout. I started therapy at the beginning of the year. It opened my eyes, but until this week didn't realize that I haven't taken a break from my activities for like 5 years straight. So my plan is to have the next week scheduled only for my rest. Oh, and your videos have helped me a lot going through the recent years of my life. I had anxiety disorder and now the burnout, but I'm learning something new from every one of them. And I thank you very much for everything that you share with us. I am grateful. Greetings from the other side of the world!🤗
Cam, one of my favorite things about your videos is your vulnerability and honesty. Thanks for that. And I'm right there with you in the struggle. Getting through it with you! Keep on being that beautiful voice of encouragement.
Your videos always come at the right time. Exactly when I was self sabotaging by watching UA-cam videos and getting stuck in the content hole. Out into the real world I go, thank you Struthless ❤
It’s the weirdest thing. I was quoting the words from your daughter’s book (which I first heard as a song) in my head yesterday and today, and here you are with that exact sentiment. Love your work! Thanks for being such a relatable uplifting presence, and best of luck with ‘going through it’!
Thank you so much for your wonderful video filled with kind words. As a fellow professional procrastinator (black belt advanced level), I was able to relate to every. single. thing. I will go study for my tests now, with a better outlook for the coming weeks in my exam's phase. Your scaffolding and beautiful drawings are very much appreciated! Love your chanel!
Your illustration style is so fantastic for these mock productivity graphics. It’s so pleasing to look at. Love your stuff and your videos. And boy self sabotage has been really holding me up. Thank you for making this.
I look up to you so much and seeing that you have those exact same thoughts and feelings as all of us makes you so so much more human and relatable and it makes all of us just a bit more understood. Thank you man, for real!
Man this video was so well timed. I felt so seen in your 7 procrastination steps, and really appreciate you taking the time to share them with us because now I want to reflect on my own and see if I can find my 7-step failure methodology. Nothing better than to have written out a personal roadmap to reversal. Glad to see you here Cam, cheering you on as you get back on the horse 🧡
Feeling this so, so much! Thank you so much for letting me know others go through this too. ❤🙏 And an even bigger thank you for showing me how it is possible to reframe Everything! Peace x
Your chess is my sudoku. Seriously, it means so much to have someone just say, "yeah, me too" while sitting in my own daily destructive cycle. Thank you. ❤
I actually like that you don’t post too often! Your videos are not made “just to make content”, they are real and you have your life outside of being a “content creator” and you post when you want and can. It’s always a nice surpise to see you pop up on my field and think “Hey, Campbell is here!”. It is like a friend who you don’t text much and only spend time together every few months, but each time you have a great conversation and you’re glad to see them! What you do inspires so many people including me, even when you think you’ve fallen of the track or whatever. In the end, we’re all breathing in a spinning sphere and doing the best we can!
I agree, it shows that he doesn't just do it "for the views" and when he makes a video it's because he actually has something to say. I love that!
Second this :)
Same. It’s good for us to not always be on either and take breaks from UA-cam.
Well said!!!❤
Same!
Struthless = Hope
except hope is not a strategy but a form of procrastination by being a spectator. This is what I remind myself first and foremost, so it maybe unrelated to you.
@@notaspectator Hope is a positive thought that things will be better. For some of us, it is all we have. I would take hope over the feeling of dread any day. Hope comes first, then comes the determination to make it happen.
= the illusion of hope while we all still sit here and watch videos and do nothing to actually improve our lives.
@@notaspectator without hope theres no action, no planning, nothing.
@@Turtlpwr Speak for yourself, I try to apply the concepts I learn in struthless vids to my own life. I hardly think I'm the only one in the community who doesn't do that
We love you Campbell! I’ve been sad seeing this channel and the alphabet superset slow down, but not in a “oh no my content feed is slowing down” way but in a “oh no, my friend Campbell is having a tough time” way.
You’re such a genuinely cool and relatable person, and I want to see you reach your goals. The world is a better place with you in it, man.
I'll be honest, not that I WISH for him to struggle, but I think allowing us to see that in a way makes his channel even more relatable, and ultimately have much more emotional impact than if he found some way to adjust and hide it. (And who knows how it would manifest then.)
I couldn't agree more. He's like the older brother I never had!
Amen!
THIS!
when the uploads slow down and I think to myself aw I miss Struthless’ vids I think to myself how you’re probably enjoying time with your daughter and family and then I just feel happy for you :)
Two things I've heard recently have helped me adjust my thought processes. The first came from Thor at Pirate Software. He said that judging yourself isn't a fair fight since you know all of your own flaws better than anyone. When you attack yourself, you are punching yourself in ways that you know you can't defend.
The second was from Scott Eilers: It was about fighting the complete apathy that comes with depression. The idea is that if you know you are going to feel apathetic and empty no matter what you do at that time, you may as well eat the healthier food or do the more productive task. This way when you are on the other side of your depressive episode, you can spend more of it enjoying where you are and less of it scrambling to catch up or fix what you let go.
Still have to deal with the very dark days but more tools in the toolbelt always help
Great wise words
great comment, thank you for this
I actually did this during my depressive episodes, with running. I was feeling bad whatever I did so I might as well work on my running stamina. Eventually this helped me get out of the depression.
I am so here. Come to realize "sticking around" is "consistent effort" which is "commitment". Survivor me just want to do the bare minimum to exist, but I want that " I feel alive" kind of life. Thank you for sharing the struggle, it helps knowing the people who you look up to, also falls down sometimes, but they get back up. If someone can get back up it's us!
I relate to this 🥺 Those mood disorder depression episodes hit different but we deserve so much more than to just survive and exist. You deserve to THRIVE dude I hope you can find something that gives you that feeling. Recently, I started learning crochet, and even if I only do some, it's INSANE finally having something that I actually look forward to doing. My life has changed from just that like wow. Good luck I hope your new chapter is exciting!
We are rooting for you! No matter how much time passes in between video uploads, you always make such helpful, wholesome, and hope-giving content.
Tbh I think its even more valuable. The stride sthruss had with the video was nice and probably needed by him, but I believe that to realise and pass something valuable to others there needs to be space and silence without a threadmil.
@@yelyel6897 Such a good point!
I love all the effort struthless puts in his videos. It's comforting to have so many "analogue" effects like the art book presentation and well-decorated, clean background.
I love his scribbles and sketches. It brings a element of fun and casualness that makes it so relatable and makes me so drawn to his content. Go Cam!
It's crazy and a little creepy that you upload topics relating to the current stage of my life.
We're all going through it. You're not alone.
You and me both bud, stay strong!
same. as always, struthless's video shook my core when i needed it.
this! lol. it's very heartwarming to feel the connection. we'll all get through this.
Honey, it’s that universal because we all are barely surviving these days.
Struthless your ability to be radically honest with yourself AND take your life seriously is so major.
I love it when this man uploads
Literally just makes my day
I needed this so badly today. I'm in the reverse 80/20, self sabotage, and procrastinating phases hard core right now. Thank you
We're all there, friend. I am absolutely so self sabotaging and avoiding everything important. Let's do one thing a day. We got this.
It's especially disheartening when your life feels like it's been like that for most of it. Can't say I've had much of the "thriving" stage so far, mostly just "less depressed" to varying degrees.
@@lawncrow take heart in the knowledge that all of us are there with you. Also not in the "thriving" stage still. We can make a difference though, even if it feels small at the time. Rooting for you!
@@thebonniewong absolutely! Grinding gears and trying to hop back in is hard. We got this :)
Even though it's hard for you, I love how you're actually relatable. Also, the most effective thing I've done to beat procrastination is something I call the half hour habit. It's kinda like the pomodoro technique but instead of working for 25 minutes with a 5 minute break it's simply finishing a certain task within half an hour (you can change the time limit of course). It's the one thing that's actually helped me to break through a day of inertia. I like to start counting on the hour or on the half hour. It's super basic I think, but since it's been so effective for me (I don't know why) I thought I'd share. :) There's something about having a designated time that's just able to kick me into gear.
Yes! Having a time limit changes the thought from "this will take forever" to "how much can I get done in X time?"
I like doing it with little chunks of time, like emptying the dishwasher while my kettle heats up or cleaning the kitchen while something bakes/cooks.
Hey I've been doing something similar to help myself write! I set a timer and "just do it" for 30 min. Over time I've come to enjoy this time as almost a meditative practice, but it took awhile and its still tought to do it sometimes 😅
I was drawing today at the cafe i help at, it wasnt going well and i got stuck in my head. Im crap, im a fraud, im failing, im fooling people and they will find out, give up, wasting time on and on. Then i guy came in and thanked me for talking to him and helping him the day before. For some horrible reason this crushed me. I had a new thought that spun around in my head "i can seem to help others yet im a complete failure who cannot get his shit together". Dunno why im sharing this but thankyou for your vids chill attitude and advice. Fae a muppet in scotland
thank you foe sharing. I feel just like the same...
The self-sabotage is so real and the worst part, I feel... It's like, "I know me, I know what's right for me, so why am I shaming myself out of making the right decision for me?! Especially when I'm the only one this will affect!!"
your videos are always the ones i end up accidentally putting off, because they feel a little too real and that's scary sometimes. but it also means your videos are absolutely the most worth watching out of any of the random crap in my feed. so, thanks! giving me a shift in perspective in multiple ways!
Man, just knowing someone else was having a lot of the same feelings/issues as I was actually does help somewhat
Love your videos, as always! But man, this video hit hard. It’s like you made a video of what’s going on in my brain at the moment. I could say a million and one things I resonated with, and why your content is always on point. It made me tear up at the end, because my kids come home from daycare singing every day “ we’re going to catch a bear..I’m not scared! I’m not scared!” And now it’ll remind me to not be scared either. Thank you. ❤
Was literally sitting on the phone having made the choice to exercise and then immediately renounced that choice, then blamed the high UV of noon for not going on the walk I chose earlier....... Your slide show has been my life for the past few months and it's encouraging to hear words of advice to move through it.
Thank you as always!
man.. i appreciate you. I've been in stuck in a rough patch and your back catalog has been a life preserver. thank you.
I love that you let your daughter paint your nails. Heck yes
The nails caught my eye less than a minute into this video.. they are so happy and joyful and sweet!
I’m so guilty of “planning” and “preparation” which is just a fancy form of procrastination, but it’s also okay to entertain that especially as a parent. (It shouldn’t last 8 years though.. calling myself out here)
I love the way you mapped out your routine to identify your pain points. I often will habit stack and tie a “reward” to a less desirable task to ensure I get it done. Funnily enough, I haven’t thought to apply this logic to the nebulous magnum opus that I’ve been avoiding like the plague.
Thanks Cam, glad to see ya back! ❤
Was just hoping for a new video. I stopped another video just to watch this IMMEDIATELY
You're so relatable and inspiring it hurts.
#6 for sure! I'm learning to sew and keep watching more and more videos. Which make me feel like I know nothing the more I watch.
I have a bit of fear, because I get exhausted when i mess up sewing. Or the fear that I just ruined my fabric!
But, you know what? I have the tools, and I will make mistakes. So let's get messy and make something!
Realization! I guess I need to add the joy factor into sewing. It's been work. How to make sewing fun? Is the question for myself.
I just graduated with a degree in design and this has been my life for the last three months, except add in sending resumes to every job I can find and getting multiple rejections every week. The only thing that has helped is knowing that I'm in good company.
PREACH! ha ha ha
I so feel this. Graduated with an arts degree 6 months ago, and this time had literally just been spent applying constantly for jobs I never get, and bumming around feeling bad for myself. It’s been tough.
I had to pause the video when you talked about “convincing yourself that inaction is preparation”. I want to do art so badly and make it a part of my every day life, but I am so stuck in the idea that I need to do all these studies first and figure out my style and then I’ll start doing art all the time. I know this is backward! So I needed the call out, thanks for this phenomenal video ❤
"I think about work but instead I clean" EVERY.SINGLE.TIME.
This channel is such a breath of fresh air on UA-cam!
You are worth so much more than your output Struthless, please know that
I have been avoiding watching this video...until I hit a low I thought I would never have to experience again.
Your videos saved two little boys from a version of their mom who didn't know how to show up for them. A year of therapy got me far; your videos help me get further. Its so comforting to see a mirror of my headspace recontextualized. You validate so much of my thoughts, my perceived failures and give me an example of how to embrace opportunity for growth. Thanks for being a real one.
PROcrastination = me! 😆 Having just come across this video after 4hrs of UA-cam "Research" & "Self Care", this really resonates with me & I felt the need to subscribe - glad I'm not alone in these thoughts! 😊
Your whole channel is based on you being yourself and I'm here for it! It helps me understand myself better and be kinder to myself. (Btw the way you talk about your family is soo wholesome and besides, I love your nails. Your daughter has an artistic soul, which doesn't surprise me at all.)
Lost my job a month ago, and it's just magnified all these cycles I've been in. I need to do this with these cycles and just do the things, 1 step at a time
I love how his fingernails are still painted, and u can see them as he points to pics in the video. Also, this is probably the most productive/ important part of your days
Man, the success/catastrophe bit hit hard with me, that's very relatable. I catastrophise a lot and fear definitely holds me back. Thanks for another great video.
I used to be addicted to video games and dropped that habit a few years back. Life got really overwhelming these past couple months and I decided it was a good idea to check out with video games again. It’s crept up to 5-7 hours a day, knowing that it was a problem but not doing anything about it. I really needed this video. I’m uninstalling, putting the PS5 away again right now so I can use that time for more productivity. Thank you for this.
"Going through" - yes, totally. You're at a crux, a crossroads, a portal, even. In order to step through - to greater visibility, greater success, greater self-belief - a part of you has to die/transform, and being in the middle of that process is always wildly uncomfortable. So I feel for you, and am rooting for you! You've chosen this path because your soul wants you to expand; and the path of a visible creative will not, in the end, allow your self-limiting beliefs to keep running the show. So. You're in the thick of it. Congratulations. You haven't chosen the easy way, the stagnant way. Thanks for being so honest, it helps all of us. You've got this!
Seeing that we’re all going through the same things is shocking but also such a relief. It gives me hope that we can all get through it together. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏🏽❤️
my learning out of this video ist, that productivity is not the key. It is about doing the this that I enjoy, while keeping in mind to be able to continue doing exactly that! what an awesome and honest appeal! very uplifting :D
I really appreciate you making this video, man. your authenticity is why I sometimes trust you over other clean cut motivational speaker guys
Speaking truth again. Thank you for your honesty. Clearly many of us relate to where you’re at. I needed this today, at this exact time. Thank you. 💜
I really appreciate this video. I’m taking a leap of faith and trying to be a full time artist and it’s so scary thinking about being a failure to everyone. I know I can do it but there’s also a thought in my mind of “what if I fail?” Another is “at these I tried.”
Your videos are always a breath of fresh air on my feed, always delivered so down-to-earth and full of honesty. I don't care how frequently you upload, I just know I'd be really sad if you completely vanished. Anyone who does start trolling you or whatever once you get more success just has a sad life, you're amazing and I'm so happy I get to be blessed with the ability to watch your various creations. Thank you for always bringing so much openness and honesty to your channel.
Dude! The catastrophe/success graph nailed it for me. It's such a terrible insidious belief. Thanks for the insight.
Your content always resonates with me so deeply. Thank you so much for putting your thoughts into the world and please know that they are far more impactful than you might think.
Thanks for this legend. Glad to see you back
You are a beautiful being. Loved this.
This may have been, hands-down, the most relatable video you've ever posted. I felt this wave of relief, seeing someone I look to for guidance say "I'm going through the exact same thing right now." Because somewhere in my subconscious, I thought "Well Cam's going to figure this out. He always does!" and from there, I thought "Well, that means there's a way to fix this for me too then." Thank you so much for being so open and vulnerable on the internet. It's gotta be insanely tough sometimes, but man... I just really needed to hear someone say it today. Thank you.
I think we feel this way because nowadays we think that every day has to be productive. And I believe it is absolutely bad and tiring for our mind to constantly have impulses. I even think it works contraditive. I would recommend(as far as possible) never compare your journey with someone else's, use your phone less(delete social media), be more in nature, be with people who give you energy and inspiration, set a goal because it makes you happy and not because you feel pressure of others. And last but not least; take care of yourself with good food and by getting enough sleep and exercise. Accept yourself in all facets and keep developing for yourself.
It's amazing that you can be so productive as you reflect on your life and somehow watch how it goes. The storytelling itself is so valuable: observable, and open for a lot of humor. Watching yourself from a distance makes it easier to not to take yourself seriously, and look at the brighter side, and take a little step to move forward 🤗
Nice to see you back! Good to get some insight on what other people are going through.
OMG its like you know exactly what it is like BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH IT- Authenticity is like a refreshing big cool glass of water after walking through a desert for a bajillion years.
I am an artist and I also have (undiagnosed) adhd. I thought i was just tripping and everyone else had things figured out and It was just me- and I'm surrounded by nerotypical people, except for my stepson and I have been sharing your videos with him as well.
Thank you. I really enjoy hearing how things are going well for you.
you have come a long way and its amazing to see everyone grow. Life is good.
Every time I think I'm the only one struggling Cam uploads a video that puts my exact feelings into words, and suddenly there's hope because I'm not alone in this after all. Thanks for your videos & honesty!
Rooting for you dude!
And really I don’t know how you do it but you have a habit of making these videos just when I need to see them! You’ve given me some much needed perspective, so I’m rooting for myself now too! Thank you ❤
This video is exactly what I needed! It kinda discouraged me when content creators make videos on how their life is going good. Not that I’m not happy for them, but when I’m looking for a video to improve my own life it helps me more to know that others struggle too and that I’m not alone in that.
This video made me feel seen, it was relatable and it called me out in the best way possible, especially the 'im just preparing' bit. The funny thing is that I KNOW that I'm really good at thinking of projects and never starting, but when that information stays in my brain it gets all vague and overwhelming. As your journalling tip of writing down what gives you energy and what drains it helped me SO much, I think I'm going to do this as well. Lets define those problems baby! Thanks again man, you make me and my brain a team again.
Hey Cam,
Hope the family is doing well!
I like how you tend to reframe your negative actions into positive reactions and I'm glad to see you're working on getting out of your rut!
I've found myself in similar positions and it always seems to be the result of wanting to stay within my comfort zone too much. This is probably a natural human tendency, as we seek comfort in life, but I've come to believe that growth is not supposed to be a comfortable process - the pathway forward is always through the uncomfortable.
This is my favorite video you’ve ever done by far. Thanks for being so real.
1. Start Small but you have to start
2. Keep what's working and ditch what sucks
3. If you are driven by obsessions, dont fight it , use it
4. Find people that you love to see win and hold each other accountable
5. Start before you are ready
6. Don't lie to yourself
7. The only way is through
Man i wanna give you the world's biggest smile, hug, high five, thumbs up and sincere thanks for all you do and share with us, you beautifully thoughtful human being.
You are the absolute best and we all appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. Thank you for the bravery (or simple need) to share your observations. I think it’s all spirals or a wheel - sometimes in the forward flow, sometimes slowed down and moving through mud. It’s all valuable experience in being human. Parenthood is demanding emotionally, even on the good days. It takes a lot of energy to show up for the wonderful people in our lives, for our work and mundane obligations, and it can be a challenge carving space for self care and for nurturing the right frame of mind for creation. But look at you doing it! Bravo! I find your content so valuable and thank you sincerely. 🙏🏻
Seriously you rock struthless, I had a bad break up with a long term girlfriend that was pretty much completely my fault, and I’d have been in such a bad place in life if not finding your channel and launching on actual self improvement from there, super grateful to have you around my man, thank you for everything you’re doing for humankind!!!
Been working on this cycle for 4 years now, glad I began the journey, definitely airing out to friends and strangers the most stories I would never share before has been important and hard. In a way I use them to just daring myself to share the internal struggles and judgements and realizations, but its also a way to share whats really going on, ideal friends are the ones that don't try to say "its okay, you're great, blah blah" though I get the kindness, at most I would want is, thanks for sharing, maybe that wasn't easy? wishing you and all just sharing and not feel responsible for their response.
I had to watch because of the title. Your seven points are so real. The way you reframe it all with the self awareness is simply precious. Happy for you that your sorted it out.
BRO.
Inaction=Preparation is a HUGE roadblock for me! I really needed to hear this today. Honestly all of it is relevant to me right now. So many "aha" moments in this video. Great wisdom, Cam!❤
Absolutely love your blatant honesty about the bad habits. Very refreshing to know that not everyone is always "on" like you constantly see on social media. Keep up the videos brother!
Thanks for being here Cam. Your videos always lift me and my mates up.
i want to thank you for always coming back to these uploads, even when life gets in the way. i think coming back to the thing you love is the most important thing, even if you pause regularly. you could call them breaks. as long as it isnt an avoidance rebrand.
that rebrand segment had me laughing so hard. especially "bed rot as selfcare. it makes you feel worse. but counterpoint, you're lying down" 😂
You have not only helped me in difficult times, but you keep uploading stuff that I find myself relating to. Thank you very much for that, and I wish you the best!
I think its an amazing tool you've made. Using failures or shortcomings as a scaffold for success. It's a great practice is self compassion. I find the idea incredibly empowering.
Every time I find myself in need of motivation, I find myself coming back to your channel. Thanks for not taking part in the fakery of youtube and other social media. You show that it is still possible to form a genuine connection with your audience as creator.
Have a great day!
Love the effort you put into your videos and I love your humor. Thanks for making this!
10 STARS... What an honest and humble video of real life. The content touches my heart deeply. Keep going through it... don't rush the time with your daughter and wife -- they are the fuel not the distraction. Best of thoughts and look forward to seeing more.
I've been in a similar situation last month or two. Just cannot get myself to work and distract myself so so much. So even if I get something done I don't feel proud because "I could get some much more done." This is really the indicator (for me at least) to take a step back and slow down. Reset myeslf and move forward again.
“reverse pareto” is such a good explanation!! i have been feeling like that too lately. it helps a little bit to remind myself that these long and painful tasks are (sometimes!!) the ones that make your future tasks easier. writing the first draft is awful, but doing it makes each next draft a little faster/easier
I think what makes your vids really unique is that you’re creative. I struggle a lot with motivation as a creative person and find this to be very helpful. So thank you!
I also agree with what someone said in the comments - its like catching up with some of my friends that I get to see once every few months! Always happy to see you, even if some time has passed so don t worry about it. I would rather watch genuine content even if rarely. Keep it up 🙂
The fact that you’re up to O makes me so happy! I got stuck at E last year and recently trudged my way back to H. Showing back up is so huge!!
I'm loving this! And most of all seeing you back in this way. It's always so refreshing how you present things and sometimes it's those little things that are really eye opening. - and you always present a lot of them. I'm also loving your book, but ofcourse it sits here at my bedside table (it actually even shelf) and is not finished although (because?) I know it helps me. So this video kind of also encouraged me to get back to that. Thank you!
One of my therapists sometimes asked us, when people said they couldn't come up with something good to do today, "What could you do today to ruin your day entirely?" Instead of "what would help you feel okay", and just like what you did thinking about that really can help to suddenly figure out a lot and can help seeing you on a path to walk.
Keep going through life man! Love the vid and wish you the best. Having a friend group that supports like that is amazing, wishing I found one.
I love that you acknowledge when you fuck up, and get back up and try something new. I love you so much dude. Wish I could give you a big hug for all the metaphorical intangible hugs your videos have been for me. Excited to see you soar 💜
I’ve had an awful year. I’ve been doing all these things.
You inspired me (once again) to do something about it. I’m gonna write and draw all the things I’ve been doing wrong and work to fix them.
Thank you for what you do ❤
You’ll never know how much you help other people by just sharing who you are
You help a lot and give a lot of hope. Thank you
This channel has been such a therapeutic resource for me because of your ability to take really raw and relatable thoughts and feelings and articulate them through your art.
I’ve been a fan for years and even bought your head is a houseboat book (but have been procrastinating finishing it 😅). What you create is worth the wait!
Welp I’m crying. This hits too close to home. Thank you for creating this!
Man when you popped up on my screen, I was like "oh hey it's Struthless! It's been so long since I watched one of his videos", and as always, video did not disappoint :) I love how personal you are. I had a rough week... at the end of my rope kind of week. I'm feeling a bit better today though. Building momentum and then dropping off the face of the Earth once you are about to get really good at something is something I have struggled with as well. My 2024 goal is to stay more consistent and focus on fewer things instead of jumping from one thing to another and spreading myself too thin, getting nowhere. Today, I will try to get back on track, slowly, small steps
I am so glad no one could hear my laughter throughout this video. Very healing. So real. You really illustrated a bunch of shit that creative self-employed people with open-ended days can face. The only way is through! Thx
Thank you for being so real and honest. You give people grace and show humanity
good to see you brother
Man, I just want to give you a big hug for what you bring in my life. Thank you so much for how natural you are, for the way you share things with us and for normalizing not feeling or taking actions how we imagined.
I realized about 1 year ago that I reached burnout. I started therapy at the beginning of the year. It opened my eyes, but until this week didn't realize that I haven't taken a break from my activities for like 5 years straight. So my plan is to have the next week scheduled only for my rest. Oh, and your videos have helped me a lot going through the recent years of my life. I had anxiety disorder and now the burnout, but I'm learning something new from every one of them.
And I thank you very much for everything that you share with us. I am grateful. Greetings from the other side of the world!🤗
Cam, one of my favorite things about your videos is your vulnerability and honesty. Thanks for that. And I'm right there with you in the struggle. Getting through it with you! Keep on being that beautiful voice of encouragement.
Your videos always come at the right time. Exactly when I was self sabotaging by watching UA-cam videos and getting stuck in the content hole. Out into the real world I go, thank you Struthless ❤
It’s the weirdest thing. I was quoting the words from your daughter’s book (which I first heard as a song) in my head yesterday and today, and here you are with that exact sentiment.
Love your work! Thanks for being such a relatable uplifting presence, and best of luck with ‘going through it’!
And I wrote my first comment half way through. Then I finished watching it. Thanks for sharing yourself with us. Prayers.
Thank you so much for your wonderful video filled with kind words. As a fellow professional procrastinator (black belt advanced level), I was able to relate to every. single. thing. I will go study for my tests now, with a better outlook for the coming weeks in my exam's phase. Your scaffolding and beautiful drawings are very much appreciated! Love your chanel!
Your illustration style is so fantastic for these mock productivity graphics. It’s so pleasing to look at. Love your stuff and your videos.
And boy self sabotage has been really holding me up. Thank you for making this.
I look up to you so much and seeing that you have those exact same thoughts and feelings as all of us makes you so so much more human and relatable and it makes all of us just a bit more understood. Thank you man, for real!
Man this video was so well timed. I felt so seen in your 7 procrastination steps, and really appreciate you taking the time to share them with us because now I want to reflect on my own and see if I can find my 7-step failure methodology. Nothing better than to have written out a personal roadmap to reversal. Glad to see you here Cam, cheering you on as you get back on the horse 🧡
Feeling this so, so much! Thank you so much for letting me know others go through this too. ❤🙏 And an even bigger thank you for showing me how it is possible to reframe Everything! Peace x
Oh my gosh! Me too! All of it! Thank you for sharing. ❤
Your chess is my sudoku. Seriously, it means so much to have someone just say, "yeah, me too" while sitting in my own daily destructive cycle. Thank you. ❤