"You can have a good time in your head. It doesn't have to be hell." Something I didn't even know I badly needed to hear. This is only the third video of yours I've watched but you're already teaching me more healthy coping mechanisms than I learned in 3 years of therapy in my teens.
I stumbled on your channel a few weeks ago and I love them. The fact that you're not trying to be some sort of all knowing self help whatever is really nice. It's just one human trying to help other flawed humans grow. Much love
Seriously, you explain things better than some therapists and professors I’ve had. This kind of advice only comes from someone who’s genuinely “been there.”
Sometimes even after a long time making mainly diamonds the Shit and Diamonds machine WILL spit out a bucket of shit. DON'T give up at this point, just move past it and keep going.
I never understood imposter syndrome until today. I cried because I feel like I don’t deserve my current job and soon they’ll find out I really can’t do graphic design and print jobs. The evident success exercise is a really good idea because it forces me to think about what I can do, what my strengths are, and how I can use that to my advantage. I’ll be sure to do this often, and it’ll probably even help me sleep better at night.
I'm South African and I've been following you for a couple months. Initially found you while searching for art videos, but I really enjoy the diversity of your content. I'm a lifelong quadriplegic (I have cerebral palsy) and because I'm goal-oriented and stubborn, people tend to call me inspirational. I cringe inwardly every time, because my imposter syndrome is like, "You've fooled all these people and you don't deserve their praise." So yeah, this was a very relatable video. Keep 'em coming.
I find a lot of people also idealise people that they are inspired by. Idealisation, as well as objectification, is one way people can (inadvertently) dehumanise other people. So that awestruck feeling you pick up from other people may also be because you think that they are not seeing the real you, I.e. they don't see you as a real person, I.e. dehumanising you. At least, that may be your perception. Of course, maybe they do see you as a real person and that's why they are inspired. Often the most inspirational people are people that others can relate to, while still doing something those people admire and aspire to
I've been vaguely aware of the concept of creating new pathways in the brain for some time, but that metaphor was really effective. I actually think you could produce a really engaging mental health series for kids / teenagers. Love the content
I actually had the same thought, I wanted to show this to my 12 year old because it’s relatable but funny, the bucket of shit with diamonds I know will make her laugh and also think
Oh yes, agreed. I think some stuff geared toward younger people would be amazing. It's so much more helpful to learn these kinds of things when you're still growing and learning about yourself in the formative years than when those negative ideas have sort of cemented. You have to use much more effort to break through when you're older and the negative thoughts feel like facts. I'm sure it would be helpful to kids and teens to see this.
Yes!! I was thinking while watching this one, that these videos should be required for teenagers! I’m forwarding them all to my 23 year old artist daughter who struggles with all of these issues (cough, cough, as I do too!). These videos are way more than 70%!!
YOOOO!!!! First video I have watched of yours but you breach a tough topic. Full transparency, recently dealing with imposter syndrome severely and this hit me at the right time right where I needed it. The beauty of this is it is 3 years old and this video found me when I needed it. Keep on bro.
Omg thank you so much!!! I have 3 essays due and grades are in today and a part of why I’ve been struggling is because my professor keeps describing my essays as “thoroughly excellent“ or the best essay he’s read on that topic or the best he’s received by far from the class/whole course and is constantly talking about how high my writing quality is so now whenever I’m writing these I’m so stressed about whether or not it will fit his standards or he’ll be like “oh man guess you actually kinda suck” because I feel like those were really flukes and not even of my doing and all of my current pieces are so bad they’re not even close to even being passable (and actually thank you for all the videos like this that you make -I’ve rewatched & sent the perfectionism one to so many of my friends who now constantly refer to it when speaking about how they managed to get something done and find it super helpful!!)
You have changed my life, I came for the fun drawings and stayed for the way you tackle life I just what to say thank you for your inspirational videos and a big thumbs up 👍🏻
It’s been a year or so since first watching this, and your metaphor completely uprooted my self criticism. Been making more “diamonds” and started getting commissions. I appreciate you and your voice sfm
We've been on a relatively similar trajectory. I was only on around 10K Subs this time last year, and have also had somewhat of a glow up. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and will always drop what I'm doing when you post. Your work is more often than not a highlight of my week. I don't want to give too much credit to you though and trigger your imposter syndrome, I just feel like we've had some similar experiences in life and I often connect strongly with what you're saying. You're a few steps ahead of me on many of life's paths, and so find your insight extremely valuable. Your videos and advice are like small window into my own future and I really appreciate you going through the effort of sharing your thoughts and experiences.
This is the MOST helpful video I have ever seen on the imposter syndrome and I can’t BEGIN to thank u enough! I am going to begin the exercises today and I have a very strong feeling my bowls of shit will have diamonds in them soon! I have been working on myself FOR YEARS with a lot of bowls of shit coming forth. I am READY FOR MY DIAMONDS TO BEGIN TO APPEAR!
It's really frustrating when you can only like a video once. Like, there's no benefit yo liking then unliking and then liking again. We need a 'super like' button.
For once the TH-cam recommendations have served up a real diamond. I've watched about 10 of your videos in the last 24 hours, and I really hope more people find your work. Thank you so much for the thoughtful, honest advice - it's relatable and practical, and not just quick fix nonsense. Thanks Campbell!
I'll not lie. This video absolutely made me cry, BUT NOT IN A BAD WAY. I've, without a doubt, beaten myself down for years, despite so many good things and people coming into my life. It's gone on so long that I fear the negative image of myself is starting to become the image that others see in me, rather than the me they used to see. I've literally hated everything about myself for so long, even though I tried to do something about it. Doing these excercises may just be what I needed, even if they're just a nudge in the right direction. And yes, absolutely, keep doing these types of videos. You, your content, and everything you put out is amazing. Don't let anyone, or yourself, let you think otherwise.
I just want to let you know I keep coming back to this video. I have actually been doing this exercise (both part 1 and part 2) everyday since December. The best part is looking through all the reasons from part 2 when you're dealing with impostor syndrome. When we're dealing with negative emotions, it can consume all our focus and we tend to forget the good things that happened, even if it was just yesterday. Reminding yourself all the good you did previously really helps you feel a lot better about yourself. I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS EXERCISE TO EVERYONE
Way to answer the question I was left with after therapy yesterday. Thank you for all that you do! You're not an impostor - your videos genuinely help me (and many, many others). Ta!
I don't know what to say. I'm mostly grateful someone else could talk about something that just brings tears to my eyes. I really just thought it was all in my head. Then my brother tells me, "That's imposter syndrome." I came here to understand it. I've literally failed all my school years despite being a bright student coz I didn't believe i can replicate the success and I've been finding it so hard to cope everytime I excel or someone lets me know I'm doing a good job. But watching this video has given me hope that I can somehow manage. Thanks a lot. God bless you. See you in 365 days with a new mindset ✨️
We’re all just trying to do our best. You’re an awesome human, and your channel gives people a lot of hope. This wonderful corner of the internet makes a lot of people feel less alone. Keep doing what you’re doing - we’re here for it and you!
really struggling at the min, i like to bottle things up and just help everyone elses problems apart from own this video give me alot of understanding and deep thought thank you
I have started watching your video's with in the last few weeks. They have really helped me get motivated with my art as well as find new techniques when perusing art. Your down to earth vibe is very refreshing, and your out look on things in life are insightful. Thank you for your content.
I just recently discovered you and your channel. I'm 58 years old and still struggling with so many of the issues you are speaking to in your videos. You are making a difference in my life, by providing a path/paths for me to work through my own mental challenges, and I'm certain you are making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for taking the time to do what you are doing; I hope you will continue for months and years to come.
Dude, you articulate stress and emotional trauma so well. In fact, I like, laughed at the relatability and camaraderie of what you're saying. Please keep this up, people who don't understand these thought processes need to hear it to broaden perspective, and people who do understand these thought processes need to hear it so they know they aren't alone. Cheers!
And you deserve every one of those subs. Honestly you are one of the best people on TH-cam, and I’m so thankful I discovered your channel as the crapness of Covid was dawning on us all those months ago. You’re a bloody legend mate, keep up the awesome work ❤️
I’m finishing my fine art degree soon and still struggle to believe that I’m ‘allowed’ to be an artist. Imposter syndrome has stolen so many shit and diamond pumping years from me (such a good metaphor) and this video gives me hope I won’t have to listen to it forever. I found this channel a few weeks ago and each video has left me feeling that groundbreaking, life-changing, overwhelming relief of being truly seen and comfort in knowing I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing all the hard work you’ve done to help others and for talking about the stuff that needs to be talked about because it saves lives
Hope you continue the series, it's really helpful! Though I've done therapy, sometimes a practical tip coming from someone who is experiencing the same is more helpful than a vague exercise. As an animator struggling with similar issues to you, some of the subjects you've made videos about have really helped. You find a very concise way to phrase things that make stuff click better for me and have a very refreshing perspective. It's therapeutic in a way to find a channel that very openly discusses things I'm dealing with. Vulnerability you display in these videos alone is kinda cathartic to watch, glad I found your channel ^^ Now if only I could get over the struggle of developing a journaling habit :D
I really appreciate your mental health series as a therapist, as a struggling creative, and as a human who has been working through my own mental health issues over the past decade. I love love love the metaphor you used for creating new neural pathways; I always find myself bogged down by science when trying to describe this to clients and hadn't found a great metaphor that felt right to me, but this one is perfect. I love that this is featured on an art channel because you're reaching so many more folks that would never search for mental health videos. Keep on keeping on with your good work, and thank you
I love this so much! Never stop pulling the lever. It's so important not to give up, when people critique your work. You can't please everyone, but if you just touch one person or inspire someone, I think it will be worth it
I discovered your channel today and are watching a lot of videos of your advice. I am going to therapy since 9 years and you summed up the advice I got from there very very good. I am writing a journal and are taking your videos as an example to write down ideas on how to handle my everyday in the future. I also want to create videos but I am totally lost with my criticism at the moment and I am paralysed. But watching your videos seem to me you talk out loud my thoughts. It is very comforting to watch your videos. Thank you for your inspiration.
Wonderful video! I have suffered from this for most of my life. I've read enough self-help books to fill a library and even during your video, the knowledge I have of this condition and others, I was finding myself finishing your sentences. You sharing this with literally the world makes it easier to understand that I am not alone with this and that I am a good person. I like the journaling idea so much! Love love love these videos and the way you explain things! Hope you have a great holiday!
You have come such a long way from bin chickens... and yet the diamonds were showing there too. Your combined growth, understanding, honesty and connection is real. Thank you for sharing. It’s contagious.
Nice job, you explained this do well. I had to end a relationship i was in because she was fuelling imposter syndrome within me. If I had an amazing day, she would focus on something I should have done better. It was like my best was never good enough. This was a person who claimed to love me yet the only person who couldn't see my diamond.
I've been job hunting for about a year now after graduating and having no to very slim luck in my dream field, but these videos are motivating me to keep at it
This channel is the absolute best. “It doesn’t have to be hell” That stuck with me. I tell my friends all the time love isn’t supposed to hurt, be nice to yourselves, etc etc. And here I am usually sitting in my own funk of despair. So it’s time I take my own advice and take it with yours
You phrase things in a way that feels very honest and strikes a chord. I often watch your videos with a lump in my throat. It feels stupid but also healing, in an awkward way.
I found your videos through the TH-cam algorithm and I'm really happy I did. It's funny because when you do these mental health videos they're pretty much a lot of the things my therapists say and for some reason them saying it just doesn't click in? but when you say it you kind of bring it down to Earth and take that step to actually educate me about it in a non-clinical way and I really appreciate that. I think a lot of the time while I could be learning this through a CBT course or some shit it just doesn't click because it's so dry and clinical and unhuman. I felt really negative about this idea that you can just change yourself by speaking in the mirror and telling yourself you're a good person. Well those feelings don't go away entirely, I'm really glad you took the time to make a video about the method and adding that "because" behind it. I'm also really glad that somehow I had the same foresty metaphor you had except a whole lot less Australian. Please keep up the good work - surprisingly you've become one of the reasons I feel a little more comfortable trying to change and be better.
I love everything that you shared. The shit and diamonds metaphor is amazing, you nailed that feeling! I am passing the exercise on to participants of an online yoga retreat I'm co-hosting tomorrow and have already sent this video off to many people. Thank you SO much for these videos focused on mental health!
I've been binge watching your life stories advise playlist and I really appreciate the humility you bring to the self improvement space. You talk about the unsavoury methods that work like "dark why". It's rare to hear people genuinely say that they're a work in progress. You show a perspective that we're not perfect robots that can just "hustle" to our goals. Your videos are "weird" and that's why I love them.
"If the goal is noble, your commitment to the goal should not be contingent on your ability to attain it, and in pursuit of our goal, we must release our rigid assumptions about how we must achieve it. Peace and equanimity come from letting go of our attachment to the goal and the method. That is the essence of acceptance. Reflecting on this seeming paradox, of pursuing a goal yet with no attachment to its outcome, Jinpa explained to me that there is an important insight. This is a deep recognition that while each of us should do everything we can to realize the goal we seek, whether or not we succeed often depends on many factors beyond our control. So our responsibility is to pursue the goal with all the dedication we can muster, do the best we can but not become fixated on a preconceived notion of a result. Sometimes, actually quite often, our efforts lead to an unexpected outcome that might even be better than what we originally had in mind. " Lama, Dalai; Tutu, Desmond; Abrams, Douglas Carlton. The Book of Joy (p. 227). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
I've struggled with this all of my life. I have looked for some kind of help/answers for over 20 years. Even TH-cam has just been mostly the same regurgitated useless crap. But I kept trying, kept looking. This week I tried again and watched several b.s. videos, then yours was next. It hit the mark, I'm happy to say! It has taken me about 4 days to do the part 1 honestly-i often lie to myself. I've watched this video about 8 times now and finally did the 1st day of part 2. It's stupid how hard it is to think/write something good about yourself. Keeping it up is the hard part. Doing this made me feel the as if I had just stolen something with people around and I'm not clear yet. I hope I get better at this soon. But at least now I have a clear, sensible plan. Thank you.
I know I'm late to comment but if you ever read this, please know that I fully agree with every single positive comment you posted here. I'm sincerely sure soon enough your channel will grow even more because your voice and content is needed like air. You're currently helping me in a rough period of my life, and this is not the first time, so thank you
I just found your channel and I am instantly a "true fan"! Sunday, I was feeling pretty sad (my basement is water damaged and my dog is dying) so I gave myself permission to spend the whole day curled up on the couch: reading, knitting, listening to podcasts, watching TH-cam, and not feeling compelled to achieve anything. At some point during the day, I ran across one of your videos. After watching it, more appeared in my feed. By evening I was binge-watching your videos. I did not do any of the journalling exercises (remember how I set out to achieve nothing) but plan to circle back to them. I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty, and you are spot on with so many of the things you share (I am a certified wellness coach and a card-carrying self-improvement junkie), but you add your own spin to make the concepts seem fresh. I am looking forward to following your journey!
I ESPECIALLY appreciate that there’s no ads interrupting your already active and captivating videos! (Some peeps listen on the road w low signals and every time an ad has to load, the circly-thing keeps going and going and there goes the video and attention to it.) So thanks! 🙏🏼
I once heard somewhere that if you feel the imposter syndrome, try to look at it at a diff light and think "hey, i bullshitted this so well that people actually see the value in my work!" i do it sometimes when im desperate and feel like ill never amount to anything. altho as always, ur tips always help struthless, cant wait to try this out in my journal
I just won a public employment competition here in Italy, for which I studied so hard. I'm going to start the new job in two months and I'm already stuck in freeze mode, my heart beating with anxiety. I'm truly convinced that they will soon change their mind and that I'm deluding myself, my friends and family don't understand why I cannot be happy about it. I'm going to start journaling tonight. Thank you so much ❤
"But i've been making shit for years" I think every single artist can relate/ it's where I am currently. Ill keep pulling though, hoping for a diamond.
Please continue with this type of video. I've been straight journaling for years before finding bullet journaling. I've tried to get answers to my questions but usually I'm hear "it's your journal. Unless you plan on sharing on social media, do what you want." You have explained so much in the few videos I've watched, I feel invigorated and can't wait to put pen to paper. Please continue to share your wisdom and story. Congratulations on your sobriety. Be safe.
I'm beyond grateful for coming across your channel and your content. I've always hung out with "artsy" people but never considered myself one. For some fccked up reason I felt like all my friends had more of a right to express themselves creatively, while I held myself back. Spent most of my 20's partying that led to trouble with the law. That led to depression then finally realizing depression isn't going to pay the bills piling up. I took up a job with a childhood friend who is a well known street artist out here in L.A. and that just messed with my head so bad. Feeding that Imposter Syndrome monster so much. I had to resign, aside from it also being a toxic environment. Here I am, 31, finding comfort in your videos and building courage to go back to Art school (I need that self validation of obtaining that degree, what I'll do with is who knows) and just push myself to take a dive into the mass ocean of the internet. Thank you and I hope you continue to create videos like these!
I am a teacher. I know I am a good teacher: I am dedicated, efficient, and truly care about my students. However, when a parent tells me any of this, I have the same reaction; that I have tricked them into believing I am a good teacher. I first discovered the term imposter syndrome a few years ago, and it is quite hard to live with. I have no idea who you are, or why this suddenly showed up in my feed, but this was amazing. I’ve been “healing myself” for a few years, but I have never heard something so simple, yet amazingly powerful. Thank you, whoever you are 😅
Thanks for doing the mental health videos. It doesn't matter if the material you cover is well-known in certain circles, for me (and I'm guessing lots of others) it's important and more impactful to hear that it works from a real person instead of reading it from a book or website. I appreciate you.
LOVED it! When I watch similar 'Mental Health' content, most of the time I get the feeling that the people presenting those information do not know how it is to struggle with their thoughts, anxiety etc. I think you really are authentic and it helps so much seeing other people having gone through the same shit you have to go now. It does inspire me a lot, thank you for that!
Please do continue! Your videos are incredibly helpful in such a non-threatening way. You are what Brene Brown writes about...vulnerability is your super power I think. Thank you! ♥️
I have so much love and deep respect for what you're doing and why you're doing it because this is the quiet revolution of our generation and those previous to us. 2020 (ongoing) has been the year of realizing and then undoing our trauma and negative belief patterns which is catalyzing self love. The process of understanding all dimensions of ourselves is also known as shadow work--bringing awareness (light) to the unconscious. You're healing the collective with this work. Not only that, but hearing these practices detailed in the way that I do the inner work myself and being given a guideline to do it is immensely helpful. So much of what you express is pertinent to my own artist's journey. Gratitude deep, dear one.
Please keep it up. You have encouraged me both artistically and mentally for the better. One day I wake up on the other side of all the emotional sludge and you will have helped guide me. Love and respect.
First discovered you from your drawing advice video, brilliant, and just literally had this same conversation with my counsellor about Imposter Syndrome and realising I've been living with it my whole life. I definitely stopped pulling the lever. But starting to again, and when someone bought some of my artwork, literally two weeks ago, I realised an understood what Imposter Syndrome was, however your video on dealing with it is brilliant. So yes more please, I love your no nonsense approach and clear delivery... thank you :) xx
Your unwavering openness and transparency is absolutely magnetic! I love what you’re doing Struth! Keep up the good work man! Your doing PHENOMENAL! Much love 😌✌🏻
I'm in the process of transitioning from a Graphic Designer to a full time artist, and I really wished this video existed when I first decided to pursue a creative career! This was absolutely incredible, and it makes me feel so much better to know that Imposter Syndrome comes with the territory and that there are ways to live with it! Thank you!!
Thank you for the advise! I've suffered from Imposter Syndrome for decades: have learned alot about it from a lot of other videos & sources, but had not heard such grounded advise about how to actually make it better. ...Gonna go set up a journal right now !
Sooo...I stumbled across your channel yesterday or the day before and I've now watched at least 3 of your videos that felt like they were being written directly for me. As a Life Coach & Positive Psychology practitioner, I sometimes feel like Imposter Syndrome just drives me. "Oh, he's a life coach so he's got his $#!+ together"... I'm also a Zen priest so clearly "I must be really wise"...but wait 'til they find me out. Couple this together with your video on people who blow up early in life and you get a nice stew. Thank you, thank you, thank you not only for addressing these important topics, but also for being authentic and vulnerable. I'm off to the rest of your back catalog :-D
I must have heard over a hundred people talk about this subject and not one of them had any form of solution as real, down to earth or effective as this amazing video man everyone needs to see this :O)
So I've been a TH-camr for years but I've never posted a comment. Your videos made me learn how to post a comment. However I posted it to the wrong video page. (I'm nearly 70). However I'm usually pretty tech savvy. You have got an amazing grasp of human behavior. Your observations are spot-on. You're suggestions are doable and helpful. I too am an artist and have all of your issues from procrastination to the imposter syndrome. I get more out of one of your videos and I would get from a year of therapy. It's just nice to be able to look at the whole instead of just each little piece and you make that possible and then it makes sense and then there's a way out. Thank you so much for your sharing. It is truly helping. 👌😎
This video has been so incredibly helpful - I cannot tell you how much I needed this right now. You are so gifted in you ability to both explain and animate complex concepts. Everyone in the world should be told about the shit and diamonds machine! Love your work. Keep em coming!
Holy $h!t! I never knew I had imposter syndrome until your video. During your journaling explanation I actually started crying. I'm honestly going to try to journal. Every time I've tried in the past I let the negative comments get at me (even with that) and I stopped. But I'm going to give it my best shot. You've got a new subscriber my Friend. Thank you.
Recently found this channel because I was searching for videos about self-sabotage. Campbell's video was hands down the best on the subject out of 10 or so that I've checked. His channel deserves way more subs!!
Your videos changed my life. I cannot thank you enough. I'm doing art on a regular basis and adjusting to the compliments and support people are giving me. You can't use imposter syndrome to cheat yourself out of this one... it was the fact you went through what you did and shared it with me through youtube that helped me. You showed me being open and being yourself is a worthy thing to be. You showed me consistency will lead to improvement through your own uploads. You spoke to me like a human being worthy of help. You taught me not to give a fuck about certain aspects of creativity. You told me how to focus. You told me how to share. You told me how to live. All facts. No metaphor. No hyperbole. The biggest thing you taught me though... to support other people. You indirectly lift yourself up by lifting up others. It reinforces everything. It brings me joy to share your videos with others that I know suffering from these same hardships in life. Just keep being you, it's working. :)
I hadn't been able to put it into words before, but that second example was a bullseye. I have been believing I must be perfect to be love, & that I am unlovable. With that truth, now I have a foundation to work begin changing. Thank you. Subbed.
I love that you are doing these videos in a very honest and humble way, not with some sort of guru vibe or know-it-all type of approach. Thank you for sharing your journey with us
I've watched several videos on this topic and even had a conversation with my therapist, but your video and your advice are the most helpful so far, because the advice i've got before were so vague, i didn't even know where to start. But after watching you I've calmed down a bit actually. Your video gave me hope, thank you so much!
Please do continue these mental health focused vids, you've got a real knack for getting to the root of stuff I've struggled with for years.
100% agreed!!!
YES PLEASE!!
He really does! Every video i've watched ends up in my favourites list
They’ve been helping me a ton ❤️
Ditto!
"You can have a good time in your head. It doesn't have to be hell." Something I didn't even know I badly needed to hear. This is only the third video of yours I've watched but you're already teaching me more healthy coping mechanisms than I learned in 3 years of therapy in my teens.
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This channel makes me feel a little less neurotic and alone with each video. Thank you for that ❤️
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I couldn't agree more.
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“It doesn’t have to be hell” really hit me hard! These types of videos are so important because your art can’t grow without you.
I stumbled on your channel a few weeks ago and I love them. The fact that you're not trying to be some sort of all knowing self help whatever is really nice. It's just one human trying to help other flawed humans grow. Much love
Seriously, you explain things better than some therapists and professors I’ve had. This kind of advice only comes from someone who’s genuinely “been there.”
yea very straight to the point
totally agree!!!
totes agree, you make it so relatable!
Sometimes even after a long time making mainly diamonds the Shit and Diamonds machine WILL spit out a bucket of shit. DON'T give up at this point, just move past it and keep going.
Great point.
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“..you can have a good time in your head, it doesn’t have to be hell..” -complete resonance
Gotta say that diamonds/shit metaphor is pure gold...
100% agree! I've never heard it put that way and it's super refreshing and inspiring.
You could say it's a diamond.
Yeah, but what's the gold to diamonds-&-shit ratio..? 😉
Joking! It's clearly 100% diamonds & gold, no shit. ❤️
I was laughing at it the whole time 😂😂. It sure did get the point across though
I never understood imposter syndrome until today. I cried because I feel like I don’t deserve my current job and soon they’ll find out I really can’t do graphic design and print jobs. The evident success exercise is a really good idea because it forces me to think about what I can do, what my strengths are, and how I can use that to my advantage. I’ll be sure to do this often, and it’ll probably even help me sleep better at night.
I'm South African and I've been following you for a couple months. Initially found you while searching for art videos, but I really enjoy the diversity of your content. I'm a lifelong quadriplegic (I have cerebral palsy) and because I'm goal-oriented and stubborn, people tend to call me inspirational. I cringe inwardly every time, because my imposter syndrome is like, "You've fooled all these people and you don't deserve their praise."
So yeah, this was a very relatable video. Keep 'em coming.
I find a lot of people also idealise people that they are inspired by. Idealisation, as well as objectification, is one way people can (inadvertently) dehumanise other people.
So that awestruck feeling you pick up from other people may also be because you think that they are not seeing the real you, I.e. they don't see you as a real person, I.e. dehumanising you. At least, that may be your perception.
Of course, maybe they do see you as a real person and that's why they are inspired. Often the most inspirational people are people that others can relate to, while still doing something those people admire and aspire to
Every time you post a vid I feel like I've just spoken with a good friend. Your vulnerability is really something special.
I've been vaguely aware of the concept of creating new pathways in the brain for some time, but that metaphor was really effective. I actually think you could produce a really engaging mental health series for kids / teenagers. Love the content
thank you so much - and that's a really cool idea about making some younger-orientated stuff, I really like that avenue
I actually had the same thought, I wanted to show this to my 12 year old because it’s relatable but funny, the bucket of shit with diamonds I know will make her laugh and also think
Oh yes, agreed. I think some stuff geared toward younger people would be amazing. It's so much more helpful to learn these kinds of things when you're still growing and learning about yourself in the formative years than when those negative ideas have sort of cemented. You have to use much more effort to break through when you're older and the negative thoughts feel like facts. I'm sure it would be helpful to kids and teens to see this.
Yes!! I was thinking while watching this one, that these videos should be required for teenagers! I’m forwarding them all to my 23 year old artist daughter who struggles with all of these issues (cough, cough, as I do too!). These videos are way more than 70%!!
Yes! My 14 yo son always puts his phone down to listen to your vids. I make sure to replay them for him.
YOOOO!!!! First video I have watched of yours but you breach a tough topic. Full transparency, recently dealing with imposter syndrome severely and this hit me at the right time right where I needed it. The beauty of this is it is 3 years old and this video found me when I needed it. Keep on bro.
Omg thank you so much!!! I have 3 essays due and grades are in today and a part of why I’ve been struggling is because my professor keeps describing my essays as “thoroughly excellent“ or the best essay he’s read on that topic or the best he’s received by far from the class/whole course and is constantly talking about how high my writing quality is so now whenever I’m writing these I’m so stressed about whether or not it will fit his standards or he’ll be like “oh man guess you actually kinda suck” because I feel like those were really flukes and not even of my doing and all of my current pieces are so bad they’re not even close to even being passable (and actually thank you for all the videos like this that you make -I’ve rewatched & sent the perfectionism one to so many of my friends who now constantly refer to it when speaking about how they managed to get something done and find it super helpful!!)
It's as if he raised the pass grade from 50% to 90% - remember that you deserve to be held to the same standard as everybody else (e.g. 50%)
I spent 6 months having CBT, just as I was starting to forget all the brilliant things my therapist said, I found you! Thank you!
You have changed my life,
I came for the fun drawings and stayed for the way you tackle life
I just what to say thank you for your inspirational videos and a big thumbs up 👍🏻
It’s been a year or so since first watching this, and your metaphor completely uprooted my self criticism. Been making more “diamonds” and started getting commissions. I appreciate you and your voice sfm
We've been on a relatively similar trajectory. I was only on around 10K Subs this time last year, and have also had somewhat of a glow up. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and will always drop what I'm doing when you post. Your work is more often than not a highlight of my week.
I don't want to give too much credit to you though and trigger your imposter syndrome, I just feel like we've had some similar experiences in life and I often connect strongly with what you're saying.
You're a few steps ahead of me on many of life's paths, and so find your insight extremely valuable. Your videos and advice are like small window into my own future and I really appreciate you going through the effort of sharing your thoughts and experiences.
It was too long to read right now, but i love it.
@@barttamminga9711 I don't know why, but this aroused my curiousity, and I wanted to ask why you decided to reply without fully reading the comment?
I very much appreciate this comment.
This is the MOST helpful video I have ever seen on the imposter syndrome and I can’t BEGIN to thank u enough! I am going to begin the exercises today and I have a very strong feeling my bowls of shit will have diamonds in them soon! I have been working on myself FOR YEARS with a lot of bowls of shit coming forth. I am READY FOR MY DIAMONDS TO BEGIN TO APPEAR!
It's really frustrating when you can only like a video once. Like, there's no benefit yo liking then unliking and then liking again. We need a 'super like' button.
I super liked this comment... But you can't tell. 🙃
Yes!
Fortunately there are awesome comments (wink wink and tyvm), so i can like the vid AND the comment of the vid...its a 2fer.
For once the TH-cam recommendations have served up a real diamond. I've watched about 10 of your videos in the last 24 hours, and I really hope more people find your work. Thank you so much for the thoughtful, honest advice - it's relatable and practical, and not just quick fix nonsense. Thanks Campbell!
I'll not lie. This video absolutely made me cry, BUT NOT IN A BAD WAY. I've, without a doubt, beaten myself down for years, despite so many good things and people coming into my life. It's gone on so long that I fear the negative image of myself is starting to become the image that others see in me, rather than the me they used to see. I've literally hated everything about myself for so long, even though I tried to do something about it. Doing these excercises may just be what I needed, even if they're just a nudge in the right direction.
And yes, absolutely, keep doing these types of videos. You, your content, and everything you put out is amazing. Don't let anyone, or yourself, let you think otherwise.
Good luck on overcoming these negative thoughts we all have. Treat yourself like you would treat a close friend
I just want to let you know I keep coming back to this video. I have actually been doing this exercise (both part 1 and part 2) everyday since December. The best part is looking through all the reasons from part 2 when you're dealing with impostor syndrome.
When we're dealing with negative emotions, it can consume all our focus and we tend to forget the good things that happened, even if it was just yesterday. Reminding yourself all the good you did previously really helps you feel a lot better about yourself.
I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS EXERCISE TO EVERYONE
Way to answer the question I was left with after therapy yesterday. Thank you for all that you do! You're not an impostor - your videos genuinely help me (and many, many others). Ta!
I don't know what to say. I'm mostly grateful someone else could talk about something that just brings tears to my eyes. I really just thought it was all in my head. Then my brother tells me, "That's imposter syndrome." I came here to understand it.
I've literally failed all my school years despite being a bright student coz I didn't believe i can replicate the success and I've been finding it so hard to cope everytime I excel or someone lets me know I'm doing a good job. But watching this video has given me hope that I can somehow manage. Thanks a lot. God bless you. See you in 365 days with a new mindset ✨️
We’re all just trying to do our best. You’re an awesome human, and your channel gives people a lot of hope. This wonderful corner of the internet makes a lot of people feel less alone. Keep doing what you’re doing - we’re here for it and you!
really struggling at the min, i like to bottle things up and just help everyone elses problems apart from own this video give me alot of understanding and deep thought thank you
I have started watching your video's with in the last few weeks. They have really helped me get motivated with my art as well as find new techniques when perusing art. Your down to earth vibe is very refreshing, and your out look on things in life are insightful. Thank you for your content.
Cam. I've watched every single one of your videos since day 1. I confidently believe that you are a truly good person. Keep doing what you're doing. x
LOL! Best shout-out ever! The word, "shit" has a long and proud history and you used it perfectly.
hahahahaha!!! i'm so glad you dug it - sometimes you just gotta call it like it is hey!
I just recently discovered you and your channel. I'm 58 years old and still struggling with so many of the issues you are speaking to in your videos. You are making a difference in my life, by providing a path/paths for me to work through my own mental challenges, and I'm certain you are making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for taking the time to do what you are doing; I hope you will continue for months and years to come.
Totally do continue with mental health series, it helps a lot and that's exactly what I need and have been paying my psychologist to help me with.
Dude, you articulate stress and emotional trauma so well. In fact, I like, laughed at the relatability and camaraderie of what you're saying. Please keep this up, people who don't understand these thought processes need to hear it to broaden perspective, and people who do understand these thought processes need to hear it so they know they aren't alone. Cheers!
And you deserve every one of those subs. Honestly you are one of the best people on TH-cam, and I’m so thankful I discovered your channel as the crapness of Covid was dawning on us all those months ago. You’re a bloody legend mate, keep up the awesome work ❤️
I’m finishing my fine art degree soon and still struggle to believe that I’m ‘allowed’ to be an artist. Imposter syndrome has stolen so many shit and diamond pumping years from me (such a good metaphor) and this video gives me hope I won’t have to listen to it forever.
I found this channel a few weeks ago and each video has left me feeling that groundbreaking, life-changing, overwhelming relief of being truly seen and comfort in knowing I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing all the hard work you’ve done to help others and for talking about the stuff that needs to be talked about because it saves lives
Hope you continue the series, it's really helpful! Though I've done therapy, sometimes a practical tip coming from someone who is experiencing the same is more helpful than a vague exercise. As an animator struggling with similar issues to you, some of the subjects you've made videos about have really helped. You find a very concise way to phrase things that make stuff click better for me and have a very refreshing perspective. It's therapeutic in a way to find a channel that very openly discusses things I'm dealing with. Vulnerability you display in these videos alone is kinda cathartic to watch, glad I found your channel ^^ Now if only I could get over the struggle of developing a journaling habit :D
I really appreciate your mental health series as a therapist, as a struggling creative, and as a human who has been working through my own mental health issues over the past decade. I love love love the metaphor you used for creating new neural pathways; I always find myself bogged down by science when trying to describe this to clients and hadn't found a great metaphor that felt right to me, but this one is perfect. I love that this is featured on an art channel because you're reaching so many more folks that would never search for mental health videos. Keep on keeping on with your good work, and thank you
I’ll be checking back in a year.
Good luck 💞💫!
I love this so much! Never stop pulling the lever. It's so important not to give up, when people critique your work. You can't please everyone, but if you just touch one person or inspire someone, I think it will be worth it
Your videos are really great 👍🏼 You remind me that I have more control over changing my life than I think 💓
I discovered your channel today and are watching a lot of videos of your advice. I am going to therapy since 9 years and you summed up the advice I got from there very very good. I am writing a journal and are taking your videos as an example to write down ideas on how to handle my everyday in the future. I also want to create videos but I am totally lost with my criticism at the moment and I am paralysed. But watching your videos seem to me you talk out loud my thoughts. It is very comforting to watch your videos. Thank you for your inspiration.
Wonderful video! I have suffered from this for most of my life. I've read enough self-help books to fill a library and even during your video, the knowledge I have of this condition and others, I was finding myself finishing your sentences. You sharing this with literally the world makes it easier to understand that I am not alone with this and that I am a good person. I like the journaling idea so much! Love love love these videos and the way you explain things! Hope you have a great holiday!
You have come such a long way from bin chickens... and yet the diamonds were showing there too. Your combined growth, understanding, honesty and connection is real. Thank you for sharing. It’s contagious.
However, on another thought 🤔 Sh!tt!ng diamonds would be rather painful 😂 this is a great metaphor 💛
I think those are kidney stones.
@@paige2e 😄
Sometimes great accomplishments are painful 🤣
@@manderzzXDD damn touche 🙌
Nice job, you explained this do well. I had to end a relationship i was in because she was fuelling imposter syndrome within me. If I had an amazing day, she would focus on something I should have done better. It was like my best was never good enough. This was a person who claimed to love me yet the only person who couldn't see my diamond.
I've been job hunting for about a year now after graduating and having no to very slim luck in my dream field, but these videos are motivating me to keep at it
I’m in the same situation right now. Wishing you all the best!
This channel is the absolute best. “It doesn’t have to be hell”
That stuck with me. I tell my friends all the time love isn’t supposed to hurt, be nice to yourselves, etc etc. And here I am usually sitting in my own funk of despair. So it’s time I take my own advice and take it with yours
The weekly 2am upload. Hope you're not sacrificing too much sleep for us dude :)
it’s 17:25 for me lol
Different time zone ? I bet he isn't uploading at 2am lol
@@bluesub4629 I'm Australian, have seen him upload at 1-2am a couple of times now lol
You phrase things in a way that feels very honest and strikes a chord. I often watch your videos with a lump in my throat. It feels stupid but also healing, in an awkward way.
*Me:* gets imposter in among us
*Struthless:* *Are you really?*
But in all seriousness, I want to thank you for doing what you do, it's amazing and it helps a ton of people. Thank you❤
I was expecting more comments like this in a video with such a title.
I found your videos through the TH-cam algorithm and I'm really happy I did. It's funny because when you do these mental health videos they're pretty much a lot of the things my therapists say and for some reason them saying it just doesn't click in? but when you say it you kind of bring it down to Earth and take that step to actually educate me about it in a non-clinical way and I really appreciate that. I think a lot of the time while I could be learning this through a CBT course or some shit it just doesn't click because it's so dry and clinical and unhuman. I felt really negative about this idea that you can just change yourself by speaking in the mirror and telling yourself you're a good person. Well those feelings don't go away entirely, I'm really glad you took the time to make a video about the method and adding that "because" behind it. I'm also really glad that somehow I had the same foresty metaphor you had except a whole lot less Australian. Please keep up the good work - surprisingly you've become one of the reasons I feel a little more comfortable trying to change and be better.
I love everything that you shared. The shit and diamonds metaphor is amazing, you nailed that feeling! I am passing the exercise on to participants of an online yoga retreat I'm co-hosting tomorrow and have already sent this video off to many people. Thank you SO much for these videos focused on mental health!
I've been binge watching your life stories advise playlist and I really appreciate the humility you bring to the self improvement space. You talk about the unsavoury methods that work like "dark why". It's rare to hear people genuinely say that they're a work in progress. You show a perspective that we're not perfect robots that can just "hustle" to our goals. Your videos are "weird" and that's why I love them.
"If the goal is noble, your commitment to the goal should not be contingent on your ability to attain it, and in pursuit of our goal, we must release our rigid assumptions about how we must achieve it. Peace and equanimity come from letting go of our attachment to the goal and the method. That is the essence of acceptance.
Reflecting on this seeming paradox, of pursuing a goal yet with no attachment to its outcome, Jinpa explained to me that there is an important insight. This is a deep recognition that while each of us should do everything we can to realize the goal we seek, whether or not we succeed often depends on many factors beyond our control. So our responsibility is to pursue the goal with all the dedication we can muster, do the best we can but not become fixated on a preconceived notion of a result. Sometimes, actually quite often, our efforts lead to an unexpected outcome that might even be better than what we originally had in mind.
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Lama, Dalai; Tutu, Desmond; Abrams, Douglas Carlton. The Book of Joy (p. 227). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
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I've struggled with this all of my life. I have looked for some kind of help/answers for over 20 years. Even TH-cam has just been mostly the same regurgitated useless crap. But I kept trying, kept looking. This week I tried again and watched several b.s. videos, then yours was next. It hit the mark, I'm happy to say! It has taken me about 4 days to do the part 1 honestly-i often lie to myself. I've watched this video about 8 times now and finally did the 1st day of part 2. It's stupid how hard it is to think/write something good about yourself. Keeping it up is the hard part. Doing this made me feel the as if I had just stolen something with people around and I'm not clear yet. I hope I get better at this soon. But at least now I have a clear, sensible plan. Thank you.
I know I'm late to comment but if you ever read this, please know that I fully agree with every single positive comment you posted here. I'm sincerely sure soon enough your channel will grow even more because your voice and content is needed like air. You're currently helping me in a rough period of my life, and this is not the first time, so thank you
I just found your channel and I am instantly a "true fan"! Sunday, I was feeling pretty sad (my basement is water damaged and my dog is dying) so I gave myself permission to spend the whole day curled up on the couch: reading, knitting, listening to podcasts, watching TH-cam, and not feeling compelled to achieve anything. At some point during the day, I ran across one of your videos. After watching it, more appeared in my feed. By evening I was binge-watching your videos. I did not do any of the journalling exercises (remember how I set out to achieve nothing) but plan to circle back to them. I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty, and you are spot on with so many of the things you share (I am a certified wellness coach and a card-carrying self-improvement junkie), but you add your own spin to make the concepts seem fresh. I am looking forward to following your journey!
9:37 "It doesn't have to be hell" really got me
I ESPECIALLY appreciate that there’s no ads interrupting your already active and captivating videos!
(Some peeps listen on the road w low signals and every time an ad has to load, the circly-thing keeps going and going and there goes the video and attention to it.) So thanks! 🙏🏼
I once heard somewhere that if you feel the imposter syndrome, try to look at it at a diff light and think "hey, i bullshitted this so well that people actually see the value in my work!"
i do it sometimes when im desperate and feel like ill never amount to anything. altho as always, ur tips always help struthless, cant wait to try this out in my journal
I just won a public employment competition here in Italy, for which I studied so hard.
I'm going to start the new job in two months and I'm already stuck in freeze mode, my heart beating with anxiety.
I'm truly convinced that they will soon change their mind and that I'm deluding myself, my friends and family don't understand why I cannot be happy about it.
I'm going to start journaling tonight. Thank you so much ❤
"But i've been making shit for years" I think every single artist can relate/ it's where I am currently. Ill keep pulling though, hoping for a diamond.
Please continue with this type of video. I've been straight journaling for years before finding bullet journaling. I've tried to get answers to my questions but usually I'm hear "it's your journal. Unless you plan on sharing on social media, do what you want." You have explained so much in the few videos I've watched, I feel invigorated and can't wait to put pen to paper. Please continue to share your wisdom and story. Congratulations on your sobriety. Be safe.
Really early notification today
Notifacation squad
I’m glad this gives you a sense of purpose. Because you’re giving that feeling back 10 fold. Thanks man.
Love the metaphor, shit:diamonds!!!!
Man I love this guy’s videos, so relatable but always gives practical advice/tips. Appreciate you man, keep up the good work.
Amogus
I'm beyond grateful for coming across your channel and your content. I've always hung out with "artsy" people but never considered myself one. For some fccked up reason I felt like all my friends had more of a right to express themselves creatively, while I held myself back. Spent most of my 20's partying that led to trouble with the law. That led to depression then finally realizing depression isn't going to pay the bills piling up. I took up a job with a childhood friend who is a well known street artist out here in L.A. and that just messed with my head so bad. Feeding that Imposter Syndrome monster so much. I had to resign, aside from it also being a toxic environment. Here I am, 31, finding comfort in your videos and building courage to go back to Art school (I need that self validation of obtaining that degree, what I'll do with is who knows) and just push myself to take a dive into the mass ocean of the internet. Thank you and I hope you continue to create videos like these!
Among Us
I am a teacher. I know I am a good teacher: I am dedicated, efficient, and truly care about my students. However, when a parent tells me any of this, I have the same reaction; that I have tricked them into believing I am a good teacher. I first discovered the term imposter syndrome a few years ago, and it is quite hard to live with. I have no idea who you are, or why this suddenly showed up in my feed, but this was amazing. I’ve been “healing myself” for a few years, but I have never heard something so simple, yet amazingly powerful. Thank you, whoever you are 😅
Thanks for doing the mental health videos. It doesn't matter if the material you cover is well-known in certain circles, for me (and I'm guessing lots of others) it's important and more impactful to hear that it works from a real person instead of reading it from a book or website. I appreciate you.
I LOVE THIS please keep doing what you do you’re helping so many people. Truly.
Sus
LOVED it! When I watch similar 'Mental Health' content, most of the time I get the feeling that the people presenting those information do not know how it is to struggle with their thoughts, anxiety etc. I think you really are authentic and it helps so much seeing other people having gone through the same shit you have to go now. It does inspire me a lot, thank you for that!
sus
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amogus
Please do continue! Your videos are incredibly helpful in such a non-threatening way. You are what Brene Brown writes about...vulnerability is your super power I think. Thank you! ♥️
AMOGUS😳😳😳
You deserve more continued success. You're the only person that has made me laugh, cry, use my brain and inspired me. THANKS.
SUS
I have so much love and deep respect for what you're doing and why you're doing it because this is the quiet revolution of our generation and those previous to us. 2020 (ongoing) has been the year of realizing and then undoing our trauma and negative belief patterns which is catalyzing self love. The process of understanding all dimensions of ourselves is also known as shadow work--bringing awareness (light) to the unconscious. You're healing the collective with this work.
Not only that, but hearing these practices detailed in the way that I do the inner work myself and being given a guideline to do it is immensely helpful. So much of what you express is pertinent to my own artist's journey. Gratitude deep, dear one.
Please keep it up. You have encouraged me both artistically and mentally for the better. One day I wake up on the other side of all the emotional sludge and you will have helped guide me. Love and respect.
First discovered you from your drawing advice video, brilliant, and just literally had this same conversation with my counsellor about Imposter Syndrome and realising I've been living with it my whole life. I definitely stopped pulling the lever. But starting to again, and when someone bought some of my artwork, literally two weeks ago, I realised an understood what Imposter Syndrome was, however your video on dealing with it is brilliant. So yes more please, I love your no nonsense approach and clear delivery... thank you :) xx
Your unwavering openness and transparency is absolutely magnetic! I love what you’re doing Struth! Keep up the good work man! Your doing PHENOMENAL! Much love 😌✌🏻
I'm in the process of transitioning from a Graphic Designer to a full time artist, and I really wished this video existed when I first decided to pursue a creative career! This was absolutely incredible, and it makes me feel so much better to know that Imposter Syndrome comes with the territory and that there are ways to live with it! Thank you!!
In all honesty, one of the most positive things happening to me this year was discovering this channel. thank you so much!
Thank you for the advise! I've suffered from Imposter Syndrome for decades: have learned alot about it from a lot of other videos & sources, but had not heard such grounded advise about how to actually make it better. ...Gonna go set up a journal right now !
Sooo...I stumbled across your channel yesterday or the day before and I've now watched at least 3 of your videos that felt like they were being written directly for me. As a Life Coach & Positive Psychology practitioner, I sometimes feel like Imposter Syndrome just drives me. "Oh, he's a life coach so he's got his $#!+ together"... I'm also a Zen priest so clearly "I must be really wise"...but wait 'til they find me out. Couple this together with your video on people who blow up early in life and you get a nice stew. Thank you, thank you, thank you not only for addressing these important topics, but also for being authentic and vulnerable. I'm off to the rest of your back catalog :-D
I must have heard over a hundred people talk about this subject and not one of them had any form of solution as real, down to earth or effective as this amazing video man everyone needs to see this :O)
So I've been a TH-camr for years but I've never posted a comment. Your videos made me learn how to post a comment. However I posted it to the wrong video page. (I'm nearly 70). However I'm usually pretty tech savvy. You have got an amazing grasp of human behavior. Your observations are spot-on. You're suggestions are doable and helpful. I too am an artist and have all of your issues from procrastination to the imposter syndrome. I get more out of one of your videos and I would get from a year of therapy. It's just nice to be able to look at the whole instead of just each little piece and you make that possible and then it makes sense and then there's a way out. Thank you so much for your sharing. It is truly helping. 👌😎
This video has been so incredibly helpful - I cannot tell you how much I needed this right now. You are so gifted in you ability to both explain and animate complex concepts. Everyone in the world should be told about the shit and diamonds machine! Love your work. Keep em coming!
Holy $h!t! I never knew I had imposter syndrome until your video. During your journaling explanation I actually started crying. I'm honestly going to try to journal. Every time I've tried in the past I let the negative comments get at me (even with that) and I stopped. But I'm going to give it my best shot. You've got a new subscriber my Friend. Thank you.
Recently found this channel because I was searching for videos about self-sabotage. Campbell's video was hands down the best on the subject out of 10 or so that I've checked. His channel deserves way more subs!!
Loving the change in your content to mental health and self improvement, short videos like this one aren’t intimidating and I love watching them!
Your videos changed my life. I cannot thank you enough. I'm doing art on a regular basis and adjusting to the compliments and support people are giving me.
You can't use imposter syndrome to cheat yourself out of this one... it was the fact you went through what you did and shared it with me through youtube that helped me. You showed me being open and being yourself is a worthy thing to be. You showed me consistency will lead to improvement through your own uploads. You spoke to me like a human being worthy of help. You taught me not to give a fuck about certain aspects of creativity. You told me how to focus. You told me how to share. You told me how to live.
All facts. No metaphor. No hyperbole.
The biggest thing you taught me though... to support other people. You indirectly lift yourself up by lifting up others. It reinforces everything. It brings me joy to share your videos with others that I know suffering from these same hardships in life.
Just keep being you, it's working. :)
I hadn't been able to put it into words before, but that second example was a bullseye. I have been believing I must be perfect to be love, & that I am unlovable. With that truth, now I have a foundation to work begin changing. Thank you.
Subbed.
Definitely continue! You're an amazing human. The world needs you.
I love that you are doing these videos in a very honest and humble way, not with some sort of guru vibe or know-it-all type of approach. Thank you for sharing your journey with us
I've watched several videos on this topic and even had a conversation with my therapist, but your video and your advice are the most helpful so far, because the advice i've got before were so vague, i didn't even know where to start. But after watching you I've calmed down a bit actually. Your video gave me hope, thank you so much!