I was raised by workaholics. They used to tell me that I needed to put 200% effort into everything I did. So that even when I had an off day and wasn't feeling well, I could still give 120%. I also had my first mini stroke at 15 years old. All I can ask people is to not be like me and wait until your health is in jeapordy to start taking your body's needs more seriously. I consider myself lucky to be alive after all the abuse I put my body through. If there's anything I learned from working that hard is that it isn't worth it. I was called lazy more often when I was having paralysis and fainting spells than I am now when I have the energy to force myself to work and choose to rest instead. We were not placed on this earth to work our bodies to the point of failure. If it isn't time sensitive, then dont rush yourself.
@hiddenshadow2105
2 ай бұрын
A mini-stroke by 15 is rough. Glad you got your life better paced now.
@ikerluz2220
3 ай бұрын
I think that when people talk about giving 100% of yourself, they have this capitalistic optimisation mentality. And the reason why this bad is, there is no such a thing as giving all of oneself. 100% of what, your time? you mean not sleeping? 100% of your effort? as measured in what? It's unreasonable as it is unmeasurable. It's setting a goal you'll never reach. It's setting oneself up for being frustrated and never having enough.
@yourlocaldemonboi
3 ай бұрын
yea i worked saturdays while studying and i always gave 120%. It has been burnt into my brain that if i dont give 120% all the time while at work im a failure. I ended up being one of the top employees. i was getting assigned way too much work and had way too many responsabilities for the position i was in. and it messed me up so bad. with uni stress and life stresses and that work situation my body just couldnt handle it anymore. now i quit my job, paused uni in order to heal from a depressive episode only to find out that most of my health stuff doesnt come from depression but im actually chronically ill. giving 120% for 21 years burnt me out and made me so sick that i now have to concider getting assessed for disability status etc. now i have to learn that 30% is my new 120. and that its okay to be this way. its sososososoooo hard. but i got this. and im thankful for you for sharing this and talking about these topics. much love to you
@bottledutopia
3 ай бұрын
I've been trying to recover from extreme burnout, so I needed to hear this. ❤ I need to cool it on my job and prioritize myself.
@bo_bittencourt
3 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE how your content is so generous and so real! Thank you so much for talking realistically about this theme ♥
@hanafates
3 ай бұрын
i think this is something i needed to see
@hiddenshadow2105
3 ай бұрын
If you have a laser printer, it is possible that you might print the lineart on watercolour paper (it worked on mine) You need hot press (the more smooth the better) and set the printer to the absolute thickest setting you have (cardstock or extra thich paper) so the toner 'bakes in.' Then let the toner cool down and it should be good for painting.
@wiktoriatluvi
3 ай бұрын
Or an inkjet with pigment inks, would most likely be better 😊 and I’m pretty sure Arleesha has done that in the past if I remember correctly as she has this type of a printer 😊
@hiddenshadow2105
2 ай бұрын
@@wiktoriatluvi Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I assume that pigment inks would work well but I don't have such inkjet (or any ink printer) to test, so I can only talk about laser printer and what worked for me with hope that it also might be useful to somebody.
@emjaytea1982
3 ай бұрын
I've been enjoying your new videos so much. I have always loved all the art you've made/shared, but I especially love the raw emotion and honesty. My family & I have been watching you for years & we send you all the best. ❤
@afos32
3 ай бұрын
This video is amazing. You are such a beautiful person. This one hits home 😢. Thank you for being you. I appreciate all you do ❤
@verditerthistle
27 күн бұрын
omg perfection vs. punk✨ i’m gonna think on that for a good long while :>
@NoDecaf7
3 ай бұрын
This is something I needed to hear, that I will continue to come back to.
@mathilda6763
3 ай бұрын
Well of course I can give 100% on the thing. but you know what happens to the other things I have or want to do? they get 0%. I am not sure people know what it means to give 100% of your energy for something. And tbh I can't do that for something I don't love. I can't tune out hunger, thirst, sleep, social needs and taking care of myself and living space for just any random thing people tell me I should give my 100%. I can't choose what interest holds me in a death grip so I can't stop. I forget to stop. maybe their 100% doesn't look like self destruction. maybe their 100% is more sustainable than my 100%. I can give a lot. I can be productive in my job. I can do good. but when I do so I can't talk to people. if I talk to people, that's 60% of my 100% gone. poof. my concentration and energy off to the winds of social interaction. I can't do everything I can only do one thing at a time maybe to 80-90% because I kinda like being clean and fed. i want to save my 100% for things that make me happy or are important for me to survive. there's a reason humans usually don't use 100% capacity of their brain or muscle power. if they did it would be self-destructive.
@Gyouseii
3 ай бұрын
Watching you allow yourself to be human is so liberating
@mjpete27
3 ай бұрын
Hullo, It is sweet to see you expanding your reach and knowledgeable and willing to share with all of us out here! Thanks!
@fuzzydragons
3 ай бұрын
I only gave 100% at a job when i worked at the dog groomers, pretty much because if I didn't, id prob get bite 😝
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