Nobody cares ? You're wrong. Everybody here cares. Get some, long, needed and well earned rest. Take care of yourself, and Come back to us when It's time. We'll wait.
So true. Laura sets herself a very punishing schedule. Sixteen days continuous work - no wonder a relatively small hiccough feels like a major derailment. Human bodies need rest. Humans also need play. Laura, go and play! Pootle around, make little, inconsequential things. Allow your mind and body to rest. Allow yourself time to read, to draw, to watch youtube, videocall your family. When you are ready, you'll be able to jump back in, and make the big things too.
It's like practicing an instrument: you stop and pause before you injure yourself so gravely that you can't play anymore. Lass dir Zeit, wir rennen nicht weg 😊
Hey Laura this is your 68 year old Uncle Jim in California. Everybody has a breaking point, some higher, some lower. The ones with a high breaking point just crash a little harder. My free advice is walk away for a while and do some things just for you. Go fishing, go camping, go roller/ice skating with friends. Whatever, just fun stuff without goals or deadlines and get your life back on center. But as an example I've had a little fun recreational project simmering on the back of the stove for several months while I took care of the "IMPORTANT STUFF!". This morning I started actual plans and I don't have the right tools/experience to do it so I just dropped the idea. Remember no goals or deadlines! It's taken me a long time to learn the signs that I'm about to crash and burn, it's time to change my course. A little shortcut to getting centered again is to help someone else with something. Uncle Jim.
Thank you for being vulnerable enough to show everyone that it's OK to take breaks, to be honest with ourselves about our mental state, to take care of ourselves.
At 70 years old I don't regret anything except not stepping away when my gut told me. Instead charging through to some other potential. REST dear woman, rest.
Wish, at 58, I had headed my gut more, So often I have felt a job or situation to be difficult and problematic and then my response has been that it is my responsibility to work harder and try more to fix that somehow. After finally doing this in a situation that almost destroyed me, I am trying to retrain myself to heed these intuitions and not to overrule them with my head and sense of duty. So glad Laura is much smarter than I.
Youngest post yet at 35, but I will say the past 5 to 8 years, I've had to really learn this for myself. Resting and enjoying the life that's yours, the only one you get... it's not worth punishing yourself to deny that in order to garner the approval of a select few "friends" or "family" that don't want that for you. Sometimes that includes yourself! Never be ashamed of the bubbles you blow, for they are yours and no one can take that away.
@@janelteYes same, I moved to the bush and back to nature to rebuild myself, I have a lot less money, but I am happy living closer to nature and living off grid, nature is hugely healing. Take care and all the best.
I was here before the premiere and there were some pretty nasty comments when noone had even seen the video yet. I just don't get it. I work in a high stress job and there are days were I just need a break. Not because I don't like my job or because it's not right for me, but because sometimes pushing through is pushing too far and it is so important to recognize when you hit that point and step back, because that's the only way to make it sustainable. I commend you for doing that. It is a very important skill.
i guess some people don't understand the point of this kind of videos but they are obviously part of the project?! that is, we want to know what happened with the house this week, and this is literally what happened. i like laura because she gives us the real story not the instagram filter version.
We see 'Super-human Laura' every week. Today we saw 'Super-smart Laura'. Everyone has their limits. The smart thing is to recognise that are approaching yours (and also to recognise that most of us would have hit that wall far sooner!) I'm pretty sure that most of us who follow you would say the same - Take some time to do what YOU want to do. The house isn't going away. It will wait. We are not going away. We will wait too. You are no use to yourself or your family (or us for that matter!) if you don't look after yourself as number 1 priority. So do that please :)))x
This is not disappointing! It's about setting boundaries and doing it before the damage hits. This is as important as pushing through. Thank you for speaking about it
I love how you “needing a break” is a total of 7 days away from a gargantuan project that was supposed to be a “lipstick rehab” but turned into a 2 year+ tear down and totally rehab that includes a series of crash courses in every aspect from the structure to the finishes…. I’m glad you’re catching it before it makes you start to absolutely dread going through that door everyday. It’s a makers vacation… “Im going to spend a week in my shop building something else…. To clear my mind” Love it!!! I really hope it helps you ease the pressure and look forward to seeing what you have in store for the next video 😊 thanks for sharing.
Yes! And just want to clear something up ---> you don't have to power through!! you can just do whatever you want because we're not here for the power, we're here for you, whatever that is to you at that time more than anything else, i think the n.1 positive comment i've been reading the past year has been just watching you play and mess up and experiment and grow and - overall - be a kind human being with kind human beings around you :) so if anything i think i watch your channel because it's a nice way to be enveloped in kindness and play and i think this video and stepping away from your house is very 'on brand' for that rambling comment but just wanted to say this, because kindness is f*king great ok have a nice day laura cya when we cya!
These ants in the wood were a blessing! They helped you realize that it's been too much and that you need a break. Life is not about "progress progress progress good vibes only", but about finding a balance between work and rest, high and low energy and making room for all kinds of feelings - so that you're listening to your body and taking some time off is not a disappointment, but something to look up to! ❤
You are incorrect Laura. People do care that you're overwhelmed. I care that you're overwhelmed. You have done so much for so long, but you need to look after yourself first and foremost. The house can wait, or can be finished by someone else. Look after yourself. We care about you!! 🏳🌈❤
Laura, I think that TH-cam is completely saturated with unrealistic content about projects that are carefully edited to disguise what it really takes to do them. All those videos about "novice" builders that single handedly or with a spouse, throw together a project that is flawless. I've been designing, building, repairing stuff my whole life and I think all that content gives people false ideas about the stresses and sometimes heartbreak involved in building anything. Thank you for being up front and honest. Spot on decision to put your house on the back burner, and don't assign yourself a deadline to get back at it. I'm sure your viewers understand and will happily wait for you!
Yes, watching people overcome difficult things is fun to watch, but I also watch because you’re real. Your videos show your journey. The struggles, the triumphs, and everything in between. Thank you for sharing with us and thank you for taking care of yourself.
Unlike what you may think, THIS is motivational, because we can relate. To be honest, it is discouraging to see someone 24/7 at 110%. You’re no superhero, a great human that’s for sure, but with limits. It is vital to acknowledge the need for a break, push through but not all the time. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I'm an Industrial Design student from New Zealand, and I've been watching your house videos religiously Laura! It's true that I come and watch them for the creative inspiration and to look up to your immense drive in the face of seemingly relentless and unfair adversity. I've had some big struggles of my own in the last few years with depression and anxiety, and it's been a huge help for me to watch you and laugh with you and see you overcome things like you're talking about. But it's also amazing and hugely refreshing to see such a hero of mine take a step back and make the smart, often stigmatised decision to recognise that some things are more important than ALWAYS 'pushing through' and 'overcoming'. I don't usually comment on youtube videos but you're a huge inspiration to me and many others Laura, and I hope you keep doing what you're doing, but I hope you keep doing it only while prioritising yourself and your health and family
I’m also part of the kamf kiwi Klub. Thanks for your comments to her. I wish you well with your industrial design studies. We need you! I hope you have a brilliant career. Ka rawe!
Lara, taking a break IS how you overcome overwhelm and fatigue. This is what you need to do for you and that is perfect! Play is essential for a healthy life and you deserve it. I would say it is just as inspiring, if not more so, to see someone do the healthy thing for themselves and overcome by pivoting instead of forcing their way through and hating the project. Rest well, enjoy playing and making something just for fun, and know that we love you!
I am a freelance professional I also like the rush. But I've learned that often I recognise fatigue a bit too late: when I am already tired for some time. Take care of yourself!!!
We don’t even need this back story. If you need rest or fun or play, then go for it! Live your life and enjoy it. Don’t worry about us, we will be here if you feel like uploading.
It took me over 50 years on this planet to figure out when I am tired/burnt out, I make mistakes or even worse get hurt. Take the time you need for yourself!!
Realising it myself at 58. Watching Laura's infectious joy helps me to realise I don't have that and need to rethink things. Glad she does that for herself too.
Never work to the stage of mental collapse, your health is definitely more important than any house, get yourself refreshed then start aging, but only when you are ready. Take care of yourself.
I may be way out of line here but did anyone else see the ants and think PTSD? Not again! Not the windows, creepy crawlies.... it's like a nightmare rerun of when you looked at the window sills when you just got the house. I'm not surprised you had such a strong reaction. Well done for putting yourself first, looking after yourself. That in itself is a strong, brave thing to do. Take good care.
Thank you for showing that absolutely anyone, even the most positive of us, can hit walls and need a break. You haven't said "I'm done, walking away", you've said you'll come back when you are rested and motivated. And I think that's the healthiest thing ever.
Such an amazing video!!!! Thank you for sharing the hard times before they become hard times. That is something everybody should learn, when to step aside, take a break and recharge. We love everything you do!!!!!!
Your Germany schedule: house, house, house, film, film, film. In between Germany you have a family in US. It is monumental what you are doing on both ends, no wonder you feel it’s time for a break. And hey, we will be here - so take care of yourself and when you feel like you can, come back to the house. Or not. Move to LA. Or not. Either way, follow your path and make! ☀️🌈
THANK YOU for modeling to people that rest and breaks are just as important as pushing through in projects!! Especially houses-they’re so huge and take so much time. ❤❤❤
Thank you for showing us the flip side. It's so much harder to admit and show others when you're having a hard time than it is to pretend everything is fine.
„ich mache ne Pause“ - „wir sehen uns nächste Woche“ 😂 pass auf dich auf - ich als deutscher english content youtuber schaue immer gerne bei dir rein, und als einzige Einnahmequelle einer 6köpfigen Familie, kenne ich den Hustle nur zu gut. Natürlich machen Videos spaß, Projekte Spaß, die interaktion mit dem Publikum, aber es ist der unnatürliche Druck jede Woche abliefern zu müssen, was den Druck so erhöht… so ist zumindest meine Erfahrung… ich habe vor 1,5 Jahren den weekly upload abgebrochen, weil ich es nicht schaffe, daher ziehe ich mein Hut, und gönne dir deine Pause vom Haus. 100%iges Verständnis. ❤
You’d be surprised about how much we do care about you - the full spectrum, fully real, all the ups and downs, complex versions of you! Thank you for sharing!
In a world where we can go, go go, we never know when to stop. As a teacher, this is our reality. Setting boundries and calling it BEFORE we get sick is so important. Rest easy Laura!
The process of building stuff, specifically your process, and taking a break from that progress to find something else to do is what keeps me (and probably a good chunk of your audience) here, watching on the regular. Take your time, we'll still be watching when you're ready to resume the house build.
I think you're even stronger when you listen to your body telling you to stop and your feelings of being overwhelmed. It is so important to give them space here as well.
We do care if you are overwhelmed, Laura! Don't feel bad. It's ok to see that even you who is so strong can have a phase where you need a break! I am not disappointed. Nothing but love!
REST UP! OMG, please, don't keep running past your resources. Being exhausted is genuine! Your body has been going non-stop for a year, at least. It makes perfect sense you need to recover from so much heavy physical labor. Big HUGS!!!
Girl you gotta take a break. Been there in a burnout and sometimes it's the little things that push you over the edge. We are not disappointed! Take rest, have fun, and we will all be here when you are ready.
Es ist nicht allen egal und ich finde es viel tapferer und bewundernswerter deine Gefühle mit deinen Zuschauern zu teilen. Ich verfolge deinen Hausbau von Anfang an und werde es auch noch bis zum Schluß. Für mich reicht auch ein Video im Monat. Viel wichtiger und schöner finde ich es den tollen Menschen zu sehen, der sich unglaublich viel Mühe bei all diesen Dingen gibt und zu wissen sie ist glücklich, ausgeglichen und zufrieden. Du, dein Team, die Menschen die wichtig für dich sind, sind was zählen.
You have done such an amazing job. Most people would have walked away long ago. Your work is amazing. I only wish I had half the skill you have. Don’t lose faith
Sometimes powering through things IS taking a break when you're someone who LIKES the hustle and LIKES constant work. It's not a disappointment to find out you're HUMAN, Laura. Take your break and enjoy the hell out of it and come back to the house when you're ready!
We wholeheartedly care! Thank you for making this video, knowing when to take a step back is just as important. Enjoy a well deserved rest, we'll be here :)
Thank you so much for sharing this message. I was struggling today with feeling overwhelmed/burned out, but you helped me realize that I can move on to something else that excites me.
Laura! Overcoming a challenge is one thing. But your honesty is so so so important, absolutely agreed! How amazing that you are able to show your truth! Cheers to you and your grounded realism!❤
I have been uplifted by your recorded positivity, yes. But at the same time, I am not surprised and very much appreciate that you have the courage to release this video this week! Taking care of yourself, realizing you need to downshift before you hit rock bottom, absolutely is about overcoming challenges! It would be awful to resent work done on the house; negative vibes might be absorbed into the walls. Thank you so much about making _real_ content.
I love watching your videos in part because you overcome difficult challenges. This video is not different and not a disappointment. Feeling exhausted and burnt out is one of the most difficult Challenges, just as actually admitting it is. Thank you for a great video as always.
I've often wondered how you push through, roll with it, and defy chaos with determined grit and positivity, but it takes its toll. However, since this is your character and work ethic, you'll be back with us in no time ... and we really appreciate it. Enjoy your time off.
I get it. I purchased an older house a year ago...unfortunately at a low point in my life. It needed a lot of work. I dived right in. Then I burned out. Work and anxiety - the anxiety won. Getting healthier now. Take the time off.
Laura, we all have breaking points. Some of us realize that; some do not. But a breaking point does not mean the end, rather it may signify a change. Though changes may be scary, this will pass, and you will always be one who creates, lives, and loves. Please do not worry. A new phase will carry you forward.
I'm so proud of you! Stepping back is sometimes the hardest thing to do! Thank you for sharing what doing the healthy thing looks like, for all of us who might be "pushing through" when it's not the right time to. ❤
I am a fan of these "i am taking care of my mental health" videos. I would like to see MORE "hi guys, I'm stressed, this is the video this week. Just a chat and maybe some footage of Smudo running around."
I love how you can overcome challenges, but being transparent about your struggles is more impressive and motivating. The recognition of burn out with the house is such a normal feeling that society is learning to recognize and prioritize. Your succeeded challenges are only as rewarding as where you feel mentally. Thank you always for sharing your journey.
Chapeau for recognising that you need a break before you're burnt out. It's really brave to show yourself here just as you are. Thank you for taking me along - it's an inspiration.
We like you. Actually, you are one of our favorite people on TH-cam. You are honest, creative, and you have amazing skills. I wish I had been you when I was young. Now, I'm 70 years old and I can't make myself over again. Rest. Refresh yourself. Play. We will be here cheering you on.
It takes longer to recover from burnout than to get it in the first place. I'm glad that you recognize the signs and are actively taking a break. Toxic positivity is when you pretend to be okay when you're not. We are inspired by your actual emotional flexibility and ability to pivot and recover. But it's not bad to remind us that it's okay to be human and take a break, too. That said, if this is your villain origin story, I'm going to recognize you under the anteater mask.
We are in our 3rd year of renovating our Bulgarian home. I tell my wife and myself that every job is a job in the right direction. Mixing cement -it’s a job Plastering - it’s a job Washing up - it’s a job Having a day off - it’s a job Spending a whole day just crafting and looking stuff up on Pinterest - it’s a job Trying to make walls straight so you can tile - it’s a job Everything you do for your future - is a job, including self care x
One setback doesn't define you! I'm glad you know when you need rest! I think I speak for everyone when saying that I'm actually happy you're human and you talk to us when things don't go the way you wanted them to go. Laura just take some time off and come back stronger! Your content will be better, your life will be better, you'll be happier, we'll be happier viewers down the line........... this isn't a defeat at all Just looking at your video history it's no wonder you're exhausted, you've done so much!
you know what I like to see? a happy and healthy Laura Kampf, doing the things that feel right to her. Do whatever you need, I will always be here to cheer you on.
You're right. We like when you overcome challenges. Including the challenge of taking a REST when needed. Take care of yourself first and foremost. Enjoy your life. Don't just feel beholden to working on the house. Go play Laura!
We love YOU, Laura. Not the house, not even all your inventions. I mean, we do love everything you do, but YOU COME FIRST. I follow you on Instagram so I know you are in the States now, with Smudo, so this message is a bit late and you probably don't feel like that right this second, but I hope you still take it with you whenever this feelings come back: YOU are why we're here for. Love from Argentina
So, for years you’ve shown us you have strength and fortitude; that’s very nice. Perhaps it is time to embrace the notion you don’t have to power through. I’m 63 now and used to be like you. But when I made year 40 or so, I realized I wasn’t young enough to push through everything. And when I did, it took away my joy of doing and took too long to recover. Stay in THE MOMENTS. You have a family and work and travel and film and TH-cam. Stop! Do what you love so you can love what you do! Just a little advice from an Auntie.
Hey there. I only recently started watching your videos.....weil ich selber Lehmbauerin bin und mich immer freue wenn andere diesen tollen Baustoff für sich entdecken...and I have a client whom I am helping restore and old stone house. I think taking a break is not a disapointment at all but a very important part of the process! Old houses come with so many unexpected surprises and I think it's waaay better to take breaks once in a while so you can maintain your joy and enthusiasm , rather than let it burn you out. I'm sure the end result will be so worth all of it! ❣
I think you'll find a lot of us do care, and the biggest challenge you're overcoming is being honest about how you feel. I think this is one of my favourite of your videos because of you recognising and telling us all, that you're prioritising your wellbeing. That's a powerful message to share, and pretty sure everyone will support you with it. ❤
@@thevillage38 I lived half the year in Australia and half in Canada. It has nothing to do with age. It's just a tough process to pick up and restart essentially two entire lives in each place. Friends, hobby, work etc etc. It's brutal. Especially depending on your circadian rhythm and the timezones you flip flop between
@@más72z @cdibona assumed 'Splitting Time Zones' was her reason for saying 'I hit my breaking point',i'm guessing it's work related,as she's still a young woman,her mind and body should not Fall apart,just because she chooses to live on two continents,she doesn't share how long she's been doing that,she's married and other than lesbians have a history of renting u hauls after the first date,i'll guess this has been going on for quite some time. Laura uses titles that get people guessing worst case,she's quit YT, only live in LA,now 'Breaking Point'.Other than being overly invested in a stranger,who cares?
But nobody is forcing her to do this, her plan was to live in the house when it is finished but the american woman has probably refused to leave usa forcing laura to move to america and abandon her plans or go back to being single
We may like that you overcome hardships but I can tell you with 100% certainty that everyone watching this video and all of your subscribers will like to see you take care of yourself more
Passt schon. Das Gefühl kenne ich sehr gut. Danke, dass du so offen darüber sprichst. Das wird vielen Menschen helfen. Hier, Benzingeld um zum Baumarkt zu fahren wo es den Kaffee umsonst gibt ^^
I think making this video was very good and important. Showing the flipside, showing going on, nowmatter what is not always the answer. You are a role model for alaot of us out there, and showing this side of the coin took guts and bravery and power. This is not just another "Instagram perfect" project. I wish you a ton of happiness with your "you-projets" Sending a ton of hugs love and vitamins. Thank you for inspiring so many of us p.s. WE DO CARE
Hello from the UK. Absolutely the right decision to step back, and thank you for taking the time and courage to share that with your many, concerned and compassionate followers - of course we care. You take good care and have some fun doing whatever makes you happy and fulfilled. x
Translation for those who don’t understand “denlish”: “Let’s press our thumbs” means we are emotionally with you and wish good luck. And YES, of course we do!! 🤩
Love your attitude and your work and your drive! Respect for knowing your limits and choosing happiness! I'll be subscribed regardless of the frequency of your content, or specific content. Good stuff!
New Zealander here - hang in there, Laura! Your channel is one of my all-time favourites! Seeing the great fixes and hard work that you put in, plus the humour and laughter! Have a break if you need one. Refresh the mind, get out into nature, on a beach or whatever. It may be that flitting between Germany and LA has taken a lot more out of you than you realise. Long-distance travel like that can be *very* tiring, playing havoc with your sleep.
I empathize completely. I’ve been working on a house remodel for a few years (by myself) while I travel back and forth from another dwelling. It’s not hyperbole to say that every project in this house has some wrench thrown into the mix - almost no job goes smoothly. There have been many points where my progress is so thwarted, I’ve been frustrated to the point of burning tears. Then there are the usual maintenance issues and appliances breaking down and unexpected vehicle repairs - all demanding my limited time. I even coined a phrase: Every job you think will take five minutes, ends up taking five hours. I hit my wall. I was burnt out, disgusted, frustrated, miserable from working six long days a week for years. So I temporarily changed course and decided to work only on things that I enjoy for a period of time: carving, drawing, restoring vintage tools and wood planes, and I’ve always wanted to make a shaving horse to facilitate my ultimate goal of making a Windsor chair. It did the trick and saved my sanity. Find the things you enjoy doing and do them.
It‘s not a sign of weakness saying „I just can’t right now“. It’s an incredible show of strength overcoming that realisation and stepping back for a while. Take care of yourself and get some doggie cuddles. ❤
Thank you for showing this side. I find it admirable when someone puts on the brakes before going over the cliff. Stopping before the harm is done is a wonderful thing. I personally only learned that lesson by driving myself to burnout in several areas of my life. Coming back from burnout is so hard and you never completely recover ... I remain slightly charred in those areas.
Hey Laura, I dont interact a lot on youtube, but feld i needed to say something. 5 Years ago i was studying design, and worked myself into a burn out. I picked up leather working that time to keep my hands busy. TH-cam was a good way to keep my brain busy without overwhelming it. And your video's where among the channels i followed that inspired me to persevere when i run into any challenges with any of my own creative work. One thing i did learn was that no matter what project you're working on, it's never worth it to push yourself over your boundaries just because you don't want to disappoint anyone else. Please take care of yourself, the house isn't going anywhere ;) Lots of love from the Netherlands
I am in the tail end of a 6 month project and totally understand! My friends took me out for lunch and then made me play gaming console for 5 hours with them shooting space aliens and such. SO invigorating to be totally distracted! Slept like a log that night and twice as productive the next day. Sometimes you just need to not be thinking. So grateful to my wonderful friends and to you Laura, for being ... well, you x
I work like you do, with massively big projects, renovations, roofing, diving, landscaping etc. ... and I always have points like this. Sometimes our bodies and minds just hit stop, and I've come to accept that. We push through when we have to, but learn to recognize when we don't have to, and take a step back. I once missed a fantastic winter festival trip to Transylvania, I was all set to go, and then just too worn out from finishing a HUGE project. I was so disappointed in the months to come that i hadn't pulled myself together and gone, but in time came to realize that when I am that worn out, it's just not good for me to keep pushing. Now I try to accept these moments of in/voluntary respite with more compassion for myself. I wouldn't drive my car without oil, so why treat myself worse than that? Have a good rest, whether for a week or a year. You don't owe us anything, but need to prioritize yourself! Best of luck, and rest, to you.
We care because we are invested in you. Resilience has its limits, and you’ve been incredibly positive and strong. Now it’s time to recharge. Thank you for being so honest.
Laura put your mental and physical needs first. Take some time to enjoy life with your family or to do something fun. You deserve it. If people don't like it, it is their problem.
It’s so important to recognise when you need to take a break. It’s good to see you share your real feelings in this video. I’m sure everyone who follows you will understand and cheer you on, and if you have to make fewer videos, that’s 100% ok. We support you!
Thank you so much for taking a break Laura! There is such pressure in life to constantly be as productive as possible with everything. Watching you say "I'm not burned out, but if I keep going at this for two weeks I won't be ok" feels just as motivational and uplifting as any other insight into joyfilled work you've shared. I hope that the next time I'm starting to get worn down by something, I have the intelligence and the self-preservation to step back as gracefully as you are. I hope your break is as restful as you deserve. we'll be back when you are ready to start sharing what brings you joy again! (Weather that's this house or not)
Thank you for showing this side to everyone too. It takes a different kind of courage to put this out on the internet. I applaud you for noticing that you need a break and for listening to this and act accordingly - because that is f*-ing hard to do publicly. I hope you can relax and find joy in doing some things just for funsies! We are not going anywhere - with or without regular weekly content 😉! And as to content-expectations: I can say for myself at least, that I am happy to watch house-content, usa-content and funsies-radom-building-content all the same ❤ so there really is no disappointment here at all. Have a great week and a happy time off from Haus Liselotte 🌻
This couldn't be more relatable. I admire you for modeling healthy behavior in stepping away before you do reach burnout. I think we are used to seeing ourselves and others push too far and this is a good reminder that sometimes we need to step back and reset a bit.
Nobody cares ? You're wrong. Everybody here cares. Get some, long, needed and well earned rest. Take care of yourself, and Come back to us when It's time. We'll wait.
Hell yes! True!
Came here to say this too!!! Get good rest!!!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one wanting to send Laura this same sentiment! We love you and want ONLY the best for you!!!
Echo
So true.
Laura sets herself a very punishing schedule. Sixteen days continuous work - no wonder a relatively small hiccough feels like a major derailment. Human bodies need rest. Humans also need play.
Laura, go and play! Pootle around, make little, inconsequential things. Allow your mind and body to rest. Allow yourself time to read, to draw, to watch youtube, videocall your family. When you are ready, you'll be able to jump back in, and make the big things too.
Relax, recharge, and come back to the house when you’re ready. It’s a HOUSE. It’s not going anywhere. Neither are we. 🥰
Couldn’t have put it better! ❤
Close the fuckin’ door. Good on you for not pushing yourself to the point of torture just for the sake of a video. Love from Minnesota.
Agreed. Take long vacation.
building a house is so much work.
Hope you get you just be with friends and family
Exactly!
Hugs. Take a break for as long as YOU need. We ❤ love you and don’t want to see you feeling defeated.
I think recognising burnout _before_ it happens is the single best thing anyone can do for themselves
Yes! That was the part that took the good behavior modeling to greatness.
It's like practicing an instrument: you stop and pause before you injure yourself so gravely that you can't play anymore. Lass dir Zeit, wir rennen nicht weg 😊
Seconded. It's so vital to be able to recognize when you're going in that direction, so you can slow down before you hit a wall.
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So true!
Hey Laura this is your 68 year old Uncle Jim in California. Everybody has a breaking point, some higher, some lower. The ones with a high breaking point just crash a little harder.
My free advice is walk away for a while and do some things just for you.
Go fishing, go camping, go roller/ice skating with friends. Whatever, just fun stuff without goals or deadlines and get your life back on center. But as an example I've had a little fun recreational project simmering on the back of the stove for several months while I took care of the "IMPORTANT STUFF!". This morning I started actual plans and I don't have the right tools/experience to do it so I just dropped the idea. Remember no goals or deadlines!
It's taken me a long time to learn the signs that I'm about to crash and burn, it's time to change my course. A little shortcut to getting centered again is to help someone else with something. Uncle Jim.
Come visit the Central Coast next time you visit California! Paso Robles is waiting for you!
Thank you for being vulnerable enough to show everyone that it's OK to take breaks, to be honest with ourselves about our mental state, to take care of ourselves.
At 70 years old I don't regret anything except not stepping away when my gut told me. Instead charging through to some other potential. REST dear woman, rest.
71 and can’t agree more. Anyone who restored a home knows burnout
Wish, at 58, I had headed my gut more, So often I have felt a job or situation to be difficult and problematic and then my response has been that it is my responsibility to work harder and try more to fix that somehow. After finally doing this in a situation that almost destroyed me, I am trying to retrain myself to heed these intuitions and not to overrule them with my head and sense of duty. So glad Laura is much smarter than I.
Youngest post yet at 35, but I will say the past 5 to 8 years, I've had to really learn this for myself. Resting and enjoying the life that's yours, the only one you get... it's not worth punishing yourself to deny that in order to garner the approval of a select few "friends" or "family" that don't want that for you. Sometimes that includes yourself! Never be ashamed of the bubbles you blow, for they are yours and no one can take that away.
@@janelteYes same, I moved to the bush and back to nature to rebuild myself, I have a lot less money, but I am happy living closer to nature and living off grid, nature is hugely healing. Take care and all the best.
Sometimes the challenge is “I feel bad” and overcoming it is “take care of yourself”
Exactly!!!!!!
Well said
I was here before the premiere and there were some pretty nasty comments when noone had even seen the video yet. I just don't get it. I work in a high stress job and there are days were I just need a break. Not because I don't like my job or because it's not right for me, but because sometimes pushing through is pushing too far and it is so important to recognize when you hit that point and step back, because that's the only way to make it sustainable. I commend you for doing that. It is a very important skill.
i guess some people don't understand the point of this kind of videos but they are obviously part of the project?! that is, we want to know what happened with the house this week, and this is literally what happened. i like laura because she gives us the real story not the instagram filter version.
This is what I came here to say, too, and hope Laura sees the deep appreciation for her continuing to model really great behavior.
We see 'Super-human Laura' every week. Today we saw 'Super-smart Laura'. Everyone has their limits. The smart thing is to recognise that are approaching yours (and also to recognise that most of us would have hit that wall far sooner!) I'm pretty sure that most of us who follow you would say the same - Take some time to do what YOU want to do. The house isn't going away. It will wait. We are not going away. We will wait too. You are no use to yourself or your family (or us for that matter!) if you don't look after yourself as number 1 priority. So do that please :)))x
This is not disappointing! It's about setting boundaries and doing it before the damage hits. This is as important as pushing through. Thank you for speaking about it
I love how you “needing a break” is a total of 7 days away from a gargantuan project that was supposed to be a “lipstick rehab” but turned into a 2 year+ tear down and totally rehab that includes a series of crash courses in every aspect from the structure to the finishes…. I’m glad you’re catching it before it makes you start to absolutely dread going through that door everyday.
It’s a makers vacation…
“Im going to spend a week in my shop building something else…. To clear my mind”
Love it!!! I really hope it helps you ease the pressure and look forward to seeing what you have in store for the next video 😊 thanks for sharing.
Laura, we do care, we DO care. The house really has been an overwhelming project..time for a mental health break!
Yes! And just want to clear something up --->
you don't have to power through!!
you can just do whatever you want
because we're not here for the power, we're here for you, whatever that is to you at that time
more than anything else, i think the n.1 positive comment i've been reading the past year has been just watching you play and mess up and experiment and grow and - overall - be a kind human being with kind human beings around you :)
so if anything i think i watch your channel because it's a nice way to be enveloped in kindness and play
and i think this video and stepping away from your house is very 'on brand' for that
rambling comment but just wanted to say this, because kindness is f*king great
ok have a nice day laura cya when we cya!
These ants in the wood were a blessing! They helped you realize that it's been too much and that you need a break. Life is not about "progress progress progress good vibes only", but about finding a balance between work and rest, high and low energy and making room for all kinds of feelings - so that you're listening to your body and taking some time off is not a disappointment, but something to look up to! ❤
YES!
You're allowed to be human. Relax and recharge. Your content is worth waiting for. You have that wonderful dog ❤ to spend time with.
You are incorrect Laura. People do care that you're overwhelmed. I care that you're overwhelmed. You have done so much for so long, but you need to look after yourself first and foremost. The house can wait, or can be finished by someone else. Look after yourself. We care about you!! 🏳🌈❤
Laura, I think that TH-cam is completely saturated with unrealistic content about projects that are carefully edited to disguise what it really takes to do them. All those videos about "novice" builders that single handedly or with a spouse, throw together a project that is flawless. I've been designing, building, repairing stuff my whole life and I think all that content gives people false ideas about the stresses and sometimes heartbreak involved in building anything. Thank you for being up front and honest. Spot on decision to put your house on the back burner, and don't assign yourself a deadline to get back at it. I'm sure your viewers understand and will happily wait for you!
I totally agree with that.
Yes, watching people overcome difficult things is fun to watch, but I also watch because you’re real. Your videos show your journey. The struggles, the triumphs, and everything in between. Thank you for sharing with us and thank you for taking care of yourself.
Unlike what you may think, THIS is motivational, because we can relate. To be honest, it is discouraging to see someone 24/7 at 110%. You’re no superhero, a great human that’s for sure, but with limits. It is vital to acknowledge the need for a break, push through but not all the time. Thank you for sharing this with us.
7:50 "Nobody cares if I'm overwhelmed"
That's not true. I think most of us care.
I'm an Industrial Design student from New Zealand, and I've been watching your house videos religiously Laura! It's true that I come and watch them for the creative inspiration and to look up to your immense drive in the face of seemingly relentless and unfair adversity. I've had some big struggles of my own in the last few years with depression and anxiety, and it's been a huge help for me to watch you and laugh with you and see you overcome things like you're talking about.
But it's also amazing and hugely refreshing to see such a hero of mine take a step back and make the smart, often stigmatised decision to recognise that some things are more important than ALWAYS 'pushing through' and 'overcoming'. I don't usually comment on youtube videos but you're a huge inspiration to me and many others Laura, and I hope you keep doing what you're doing, but I hope you keep doing it only while prioritising yourself and your health and family
I’m also part of the kamf kiwi Klub. Thanks for your comments to her. I wish you well with your industrial design studies. We need you! I hope you have a brilliant career. Ka rawe!
@@debzeb6899 Yay now it's a three person kampf kiwi club!
4! Kiwi club member from Auckland
make that a 5 person kiwi club.
Laura you are inspirational whether you are getting the job done or looking after yourself
Make it 6...
Lara, taking a break IS how you overcome overwhelm and fatigue. This is what you need to do for you and that is perfect! Play is essential for a healthy life and you deserve it. I would say it is just as inspiring, if not more so, to see someone do the healthy thing for themselves and overcome by pivoting instead of forcing their way through and hating the project. Rest well, enjoy playing and making something just for fun, and know that we love you!
I am a freelance professional I also like the rush. But I've learned that often I recognise fatigue a bit too late: when I am already tired for some time. Take care of yourself!!!
We don’t even need this back story. If you need rest or fun or play, then go for it! Live your life and enjoy it. Don’t worry about us, we will be here if you feel like uploading.
We don't need it, but it is kind and helpful of her to share it and set the example. 💚
It took me over 50 years on this planet to figure out when I am tired/burnt out, I make mistakes or even worse get hurt. Take the time you need for yourself!!
Realising it myself at 58. Watching Laura's infectious joy helps me to realise I don't have that and need to rethink things. Glad she does that for herself too.
44 years here. Agreed.
Never work to the stage of mental collapse, your health is definitely more important than any house, get yourself refreshed then start aging, but only when you are ready. Take care of yourself.
I may be way out of line here but did anyone else see the ants and think PTSD? Not again! Not the windows, creepy crawlies.... it's like a nightmare rerun of when you looked at the window sills when you just got the house. I'm not surprised you had such a strong reaction. Well done for putting yourself first, looking after yourself. That in itself is a strong, brave thing to do. Take good care.
Thank you for showing that absolutely anyone, even the most positive of us, can hit walls and need a break. You haven't said "I'm done, walking away", you've said you'll come back when you are rested and motivated. And I think that's the healthiest thing ever.
Such an amazing video!!!! Thank you for sharing the hard times before they become hard times. That is something everybody should learn, when to step aside, take a break and recharge. We love everything you do!!!!!!
Your Germany schedule: house, house, house, film, film, film. In between Germany you have a family in US. It is monumental what you are doing on both ends, no wonder you feel it’s time for a break. And hey, we will be here - so take care of yourself and when you feel like you can, come back to the house. Or not. Move to LA. Or not. Either way, follow your path and make! ☀️🌈
THANK YOU for modeling to people that rest and breaks are just as important as pushing through in projects!! Especially houses-they’re so huge and take so much time. ❤❤❤
Thank you for showing us the flip side. It's so much harder to admit and show others when you're having a hard time than it is to pretend everything is fine.
„ich mache ne Pause“ - „wir sehen uns nächste Woche“ 😂 pass auf dich auf - ich als deutscher english content youtuber schaue immer gerne bei dir rein, und als einzige Einnahmequelle einer 6köpfigen Familie, kenne ich den Hustle nur zu gut. Natürlich machen Videos spaß, Projekte Spaß, die interaktion mit dem Publikum, aber es ist der unnatürliche Druck jede Woche abliefern zu müssen, was den Druck so erhöht… so ist zumindest meine Erfahrung… ich habe vor 1,5 Jahren den weekly upload abgebrochen, weil ich es nicht schaffe, daher ziehe ich mein Hut, und gönne dir deine Pause vom Haus. 100%iges Verständnis. ❤
You have an international support group rooting for you!! Take a break, get your inspiration back and we’ll be here for it!! LAURA rocks
You’d be surprised about how much we do care about you - the full spectrum, fully real, all the ups and downs, complex versions of you! Thank you for sharing!
Es ist soo wichtig und gut, dass du diese Zeichen wahr nimmst und ernst nimmst. Erhol dich! Das Haus läuft dir nicht weg und wir auch nicht.
Hooray for mental health awareness and breaks! Well done Laura 🙌🏾
In a world where we can go, go go, we never know when to stop. As a teacher, this is our reality. Setting boundries and calling it BEFORE we get sick is so important. Rest easy Laura!
The process of building stuff, specifically your process, and taking a break from that progress to find something else to do is what keeps me (and probably a good chunk of your audience) here, watching on the regular. Take your time, we'll still be watching when you're ready to resume the house build.
I think you're even stronger when you listen to your body telling you to stop and your feelings of being overwhelmed. It is so important to give them space here as well.
We do care if you are overwhelmed, Laura! Don't feel bad. It's ok to see that even you who is so strong can have a phase where you need a break! I am not disappointed. Nothing but love!
It's super important to show the bad stuff sometimes as well, it makes you human and it makes everyone relate. Work isn't always fun, it's hard.
Good for you, mate. Self-care is important. ❤
Alles Gute Laura. Erhole dich einfach. Danke für deine tollen Videos. Bis bald ❤
REST UP! OMG, please, don't keep running past your resources. Being exhausted is genuine! Your body has been going non-stop for a year, at least. It makes perfect sense you need to recover from so much heavy physical labor. Big HUGS!!!
Girl you gotta take a break. Been there in a burnout and sometimes it's the little things that push you over the edge. We are not disappointed! Take rest, have fun, and we will all be here when you are ready.
Es ist nicht allen egal und ich finde es viel tapferer und bewundernswerter deine Gefühle mit deinen Zuschauern zu teilen. Ich verfolge deinen Hausbau von Anfang an und werde es auch noch bis zum Schluß. Für mich reicht auch ein Video im Monat. Viel wichtiger und schöner finde ich es den tollen Menschen zu sehen, der sich unglaublich viel Mühe bei all diesen Dingen gibt und zu wissen sie ist glücklich, ausgeglichen und zufrieden. Du, dein Team, die Menschen die wichtig für dich sind, sind was zählen.
You have done such an amazing job. Most people would have walked away long ago. Your work is amazing. I only wish I had half the skill you have. Don’t lose faith
Danke! Pausen sind soooo wichtig!!! Toll das du auch das postest!
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Sometimes powering through things IS taking a break when you're someone who LIKES the hustle and LIKES constant work. It's not a disappointment to find out you're HUMAN, Laura. Take your break and enjoy the hell out of it and come back to the house when you're ready!
We wholeheartedly care! Thank you for making this video, knowing when to take a step back is just as important. Enjoy a well deserved rest, we'll be here :)
Burnout is a killer. Take a reset and get your energy and motivation back. We are all here for you.
Thank you so much for sharing this message. I was struggling today with feeling overwhelmed/burned out, but you helped me realize that I can move on to something else that excites me.
Laura! Overcoming a challenge is one thing. But your honesty is so so so important, absolutely agreed! How amazing that you are able to show your truth! Cheers to you and your grounded realism!❤
Thanks for showing us what it looks like to take care of yourself it a timely way: taking a break before it falls apart! ❤
I have been uplifted by your recorded positivity, yes. But at the same time, I am not surprised and very much appreciate that you have the courage to release this video this week! Taking care of yourself, realizing you need to downshift before you hit rock bottom, absolutely is about overcoming challenges! It would be awful to resent work done on the house; negative vibes might be absorbed into the walls. Thank you so much about making _real_ content.
I love watching your videos in part because you overcome difficult challenges. This video is not different and not a disappointment. Feeling exhausted and burnt out is one of the most difficult Challenges, just as actually admitting it is. Thank you for a great video as always.
I've often wondered how you push through, roll with it, and defy chaos with determined grit and positivity, but it takes its toll. However, since this is your character and work ethic, you'll be back with us in no time ... and we really appreciate it. Enjoy your time off.
I get it. I purchased an older house a year ago...unfortunately at a low point in my life. It needed a lot of work. I dived right in. Then I burned out. Work and anxiety - the anxiety won. Getting healthier now. Take the time off.
Laura, we all have breaking points. Some of us realize that; some do not. But a breaking point does not mean the end, rather it may signify a change. Though changes may be scary, this will pass, and you will always be one who creates, lives, and loves. Please do not worry. A new phase will carry you forward.
I'm so proud of you! Stepping back is sometimes the hardest thing to do! Thank you for sharing what doing the healthy thing looks like, for all of us who might be "pushing through" when it's not the right time to. ❤
I am a fan of these "i am taking care of my mental health" videos. I would like to see MORE "hi guys, I'm stressed, this is the video this week. Just a chat and maybe some footage of Smudo running around."
I love how you can overcome challenges, but being transparent about your struggles is more impressive and motivating. The recognition of burn out with the house is such a normal feeling that society is learning to recognize and prioritize. Your succeeded challenges are only as rewarding as where you feel mentally. Thank you always for sharing your journey.
Chapeau for recognising that you need a break before you're burnt out. It's really brave to show yourself here just as you are. Thank you for taking me along - it's an inspiration.
We like you. Actually, you are one of our favorite people on TH-cam. You are honest, creative, and you have amazing skills. I wish I had been you when I was young. Now, I'm 70 years old and I can't make myself over again. Rest. Refresh yourself. Play. We will be here cheering you on.
It takes longer to recover from burnout than to get it in the first place. I'm glad that you recognize the signs and are actively taking a break.
Toxic positivity is when you pretend to be okay when you're not. We are inspired by your actual emotional flexibility and ability to pivot and recover. But it's not bad to remind us that it's okay to be human and take a break, too.
That said, if this is your villain origin story, I'm going to recognize you under the anteater mask.
We are in our 3rd year of renovating our Bulgarian home. I tell my wife and myself that every job is a job in the right direction.
Mixing cement -it’s a job
Plastering - it’s a job
Washing up - it’s a job
Having a day off - it’s a job
Spending a whole day just crafting and looking stuff up on Pinterest - it’s a job
Trying to make walls straight so you can tile - it’s a job
Everything you do for your future - is a job, including self care x
One setback doesn't define you!
I'm glad you know when you need rest! I think I speak for everyone when saying that I'm actually happy you're human and you talk to us when things don't go the way you wanted them to go.
Laura just take some time off and come back stronger! Your content will be better, your life will be better, you'll be happier, we'll be happier viewers down the line........... this isn't a defeat at all
Just looking at your video history it's no wonder you're exhausted, you've done so much!
you know what I like to see? a happy and healthy Laura Kampf, doing the things that feel right to her. Do whatever you need, I will always be here to cheer you on.
You're right. We like when you overcome challenges. Including the challenge of taking a REST when needed. Take care of yourself first and foremost. Enjoy your life. Don't just feel beholden to working on the house. Go play Laura!
We love YOU, Laura. Not the house, not even all your inventions. I mean, we do love everything you do, but YOU COME FIRST. I follow you on Instagram so I know you are in the States now, with Smudo, so this message is a bit late and you probably don't feel like that right this second, but I hope you still take it with you whenever this feelings come back: YOU are why we're here for. Love from Argentina
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So, for years you’ve shown us you have strength and fortitude; that’s very nice. Perhaps it is time to embrace the notion you don’t have to power through. I’m 63 now and used to be like you. But when I made year 40 or so, I realized I wasn’t young enough to push through everything. And when I did, it took away my joy of doing and took too long to recover. Stay in THE MOMENTS. You have a family and work and travel and film and TH-cam. Stop! Do what you love so you can love what you do! Just a little advice from an Auntie.
Hey there. I only recently started watching your videos.....weil ich selber Lehmbauerin bin und mich immer freue wenn andere diesen tollen Baustoff für sich entdecken...and I have a client whom I am helping restore and old stone house. I think taking a break is not a disapointment at all but a very important part of the process! Old houses come with so many unexpected surprises and I think it's waaay better to take breaks once in a while so you can maintain your joy and enthusiasm , rather than let it burn you out. I'm sure the end result will be so worth all of it! ❣
A mental health break is a good thing. We'll be here when you're ready.
I think you'll find a lot of us do care, and the biggest challenge you're overcoming is being honest about how you feel. I think this is one of my favourite of your videos because of you recognising and telling us all, that you're prioritising your wellbeing. That's a powerful message to share, and pretty sure everyone will support you with it. ❤
Splitting time (and zones) between Germany and Los Angeles absolutely sucks. It's actually really hard on the body and mind to do that.
Gee she's barely 40 years old,not like she's some old out of shape senior,plus she stays in either country a minimum of a month.
@@thevillage38 I lived half the year in Australia and half in Canada. It has nothing to do with age. It's just a tough process to pick up and restart essentially two entire lives in each place. Friends, hobby, work etc etc. It's brutal.
Especially depending on your circadian rhythm and the timezones you flip flop between
Switching cultures is worst than switching kampfs.
@@más72z @cdibona assumed 'Splitting Time Zones' was her reason for saying 'I hit my breaking point',i'm guessing it's work related,as she's still a young woman,her mind and body should not Fall apart,just because she chooses to live on two continents,she doesn't share how long she's been doing that,she's married and other than lesbians have a history of renting u hauls after the first date,i'll guess this has been going on for quite some time. Laura uses titles that get people guessing worst case,she's quit YT, only live in LA,now 'Breaking Point'.Other than being overly invested in a stranger,who cares?
But nobody is forcing her to do this, her plan was to live in the house when it is finished but the american woman has probably refused to leave usa forcing laura to move to america and abandon her plans or go back to being single
We may like that you overcome hardships but I can tell you with 100% certainty that everyone watching this video and all of your subscribers will like to see you take care of yourself more
Passt schon. Das Gefühl kenne ich sehr gut. Danke, dass du so offen darüber sprichst. Das wird vielen Menschen helfen. Hier, Benzingeld um zum Baumarkt zu fahren wo es den Kaffee umsonst gibt ^^
I think making this video was very good and important.
Showing the flipside, showing going on, nowmatter what is not always the answer.
You are a role model for alaot of us out there, and showing this side of the coin took guts and bravery and power.
This is not just another "Instagram perfect" project.
I wish you a ton of happiness with your "you-projets"
Sending a ton of hugs love and vitamins.
Thank you for inspiring so many of us
p.s. WE DO CARE
Hello from the UK. Absolutely the right decision to step back, and thank you for taking the time and courage to share that with your many, concerned and compassionate followers - of course we care. You take good care and have some fun doing whatever makes you happy and fulfilled. x
Take a break! You are very smart to listen to your body. Sending good vibes and rest!
Hope you are ok, Laura. Life can be rough, and so is youtube. Let's drück our available Daumen that everything turns out ok asap.
Translation for those who don’t understand “denlish”:
“Let’s press our thumbs” means we are emotionally with you and wish good luck.
And YES, of course we do!! 🤩
@@Maya_Unplugged..🎉 I love that... Thumbs are now pressed!!! 😊
Love your attitude and your work and your drive! Respect for knowing your limits and choosing happiness! I'll be subscribed regardless of the frequency of your content, or specific content. Good stuff!
It's SO valuable to be a model of how to "renovate" your energy. Sooooo important that you are sharing this with everyone. Happy resting!😊🙏❤
New Zealander here - hang in there, Laura!
Your channel is one of my all-time favourites!
Seeing the great fixes and hard work that you put in, plus the humour and laughter!
Have a break if you need one. Refresh the mind, get out into nature, on a beach or whatever.
It may be that flitting between Germany and LA has taken a lot more out of you than you realise.
Long-distance travel like that can be *very* tiring, playing havoc with your sleep.
I empathize completely.
I’ve been working on a house remodel for a few years (by myself) while I travel back and forth from another dwelling. It’s not hyperbole to say that every project in this house has some wrench thrown into the mix - almost no job goes smoothly. There have been many points where my progress is so thwarted, I’ve been frustrated to the point of burning tears. Then there are the usual maintenance issues and appliances breaking down and unexpected vehicle repairs - all demanding my limited time. I even coined a phrase: Every job you think will take five minutes, ends up taking five hours.
I hit my wall. I was burnt out, disgusted, frustrated, miserable from working six long days a week for years. So I temporarily changed course and decided to work only on things that I enjoy for a period of time: carving, drawing, restoring vintage tools and wood planes, and I’ve always wanted to make a shaving horse to facilitate my ultimate goal of making a Windsor chair.
It did the trick and saved my sanity. Find the things you enjoy doing and do them.
It‘s not a sign of weakness saying „I just can’t right now“. It’s an incredible show of strength overcoming that realisation and stepping back for a while. Take care of yourself and get some doggie cuddles. ❤
Take care and do what you need to do. We are here because we enjoy what you create regardless. Give yourself a smile like you give us.
Thank you for showing this side. I find it admirable when someone puts on the brakes before going over the cliff. Stopping before the harm is done is a wonderful thing. I personally only learned that lesson by driving myself to burnout in several areas of my life. Coming back from burnout is so hard and you never completely recover ... I remain slightly charred in those areas.
Hey Laura, I dont interact a lot on youtube, but feld i needed to say something.
5 Years ago i was studying design, and worked myself into a burn out. I picked up leather working that time to keep my hands busy. TH-cam was a good way to keep my brain busy without overwhelming it. And your video's where among the channels i followed that inspired me to persevere when i run into any challenges with any of my own creative work.
One thing i did learn was that no matter what project you're working on, it's never worth it to push yourself over your boundaries just because you don't want to disappoint anyone else.
Please take care of yourself, the house isn't going anywhere ;)
Lots of love from the Netherlands
I am here in France and love your show , maybe it is time to be with your family stay strong
Salut👋
I am a German living in France atm, and je suis d'accord avec vous☺️😮💨🫖☕️
I am in the tail end of a 6 month project and totally understand! My friends took me out for lunch and then made me play gaming console for 5 hours with them shooting space aliens and such. SO invigorating to be totally distracted! Slept like a log that night and twice as productive the next day. Sometimes you just need to not be thinking. So grateful to my wonderful friends and to you Laura, for being ... well, you x
I work like you do, with massively big projects, renovations, roofing, diving, landscaping etc. ... and I always have points like this. Sometimes our bodies and minds just hit stop, and I've come to accept that. We push through when we have to, but learn to recognize when we don't have to, and take a step back. I once missed a fantastic winter festival trip to Transylvania, I was all set to go, and then just too worn out from finishing a HUGE project. I was so disappointed in the months to come that i hadn't pulled myself together and gone, but in time came to realize that when I am that worn out, it's just not good for me to keep pushing.
Now I try to accept these moments of in/voluntary respite with more compassion for myself. I wouldn't drive my car without oil, so why treat myself worse than that?
Have a good rest, whether for a week or a year. You don't owe us anything, but need to prioritize yourself!
Best of luck, and rest, to you.
We care because we are invested in you. Resilience has its limits, and you’ve been incredibly positive and strong. Now it’s time to recharge. Thank you for being so honest.
Laura put your mental and physical needs first. Take some time to enjoy life with your family or to do something fun. You deserve it. If people don't like it, it is their problem.
title and thumbnail has me stressed for you laura. take care of yourself.
will watch in the morning on release!
Take a rest is most important stuff. To do.
It’s so important to recognise when you need to take a break. It’s good to see you share your real feelings in this video. I’m sure everyone who follows you will understand and cheer you on, and if you have to make fewer videos, that’s 100% ok. We support you!
Glad you recognize when it's time to pause. I've been there. So glad you're taking a break. Your community will be here, we're not going anywhere.
I hope you make time to rest ❤️❤️❤️
love for mental health
Thank you so much for taking a break Laura! There is such pressure in life to constantly be as productive as possible with everything. Watching you say "I'm not burned out, but if I keep going at this for two weeks I won't be ok" feels just as motivational and uplifting as any other insight into joyfilled work you've shared. I hope that the next time I'm starting to get worn down by something, I have the intelligence and the self-preservation to step back as gracefully as you are.
I hope your break is as restful as you deserve. we'll be back when you are ready to start sharing what brings you joy again! (Weather that's this house or not)
Thank you for showing this side to everyone too. It takes a different kind of courage to put this out on the internet. I applaud you for noticing that you need a break and for listening to this and act accordingly - because that is f*-ing hard to do publicly. I hope you can relax and find joy in doing some things just for funsies!
We are not going anywhere - with or without regular weekly content 😉!
And as to content-expectations: I can say for myself at least, that I am happy to watch house-content, usa-content and funsies-radom-building-content all the same ❤ so there really is no disappointment here at all.
Have a great week and a happy time off from Haus Liselotte 🌻
This couldn't be more relatable. I admire you for modeling healthy behavior in stepping away before you do reach burnout. I think we are used to seeing ourselves and others push too far and this is a good reminder that sometimes we need to step back and reset a bit.