I'm quitting and moving on 

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I'm not a photographer or interested in photography, I've followed you for a year or two because i like your personality and creativity. So I'm here for whatever content you want to create :)

I hope u don’t delete your photography videos cuz I still learn a lot for them and dip into them whenever I need inspiration. Much love, Kika ❤️🤗👍🍀

I know when your passion becomes a “job,” it’s not fun any more. I am a hobbyist photographer, crafter, designer, illustrator, and artist. I’ve done graphic design and illustrating as a “job” and I hated it. Now I only create art for myself. Do what is best for you!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

I was raised with that "Winners never quit and quitters never win" mentality. When I was studying architecture in college, I realized that it was something that was an absolute passion for me (and I'm still passionate about) but I wasn't going to be a good architect. I literally did not sleep 4 nights a week, and was staying awake from high amounts of caffeine just to get my work done. I was getting good grades but it wasn't without agonizing over my projects. I tortured myself because of that "never quit" that was pounded into my head. My graphic design major roommate encouraged me and said, "This is for the rest of your life!! Change your major!" I said, "I can't do that. I will be a failure. I will disappoint my parents." She said, "But graphic design comes so natural to you it's not like you have to put any effort into it. " So I made a huge change, and changed colleges and majors (to graphics and photography.) It was one of the best things I'd ever done. (Architecture will always be a passion, and I teach Introduction to Architecture to children because I love it so much. ) ...AND I changed my career after I had children. I'm now a doll artist. (I also do all of my own web design and photography .) I believe true artists and creators never stop growing and changing and learning.

I'm glad your moving into what your heart wants. Your priorities change with your life like seasons. Do you boo boo. Thanks for the link and thanks for your creativity. Your amazing!

I’m actually really excited for the knitting content!! I subscribed because of photography, but I’d gladly stay for any kind of content you produce❤️

This video just popped up in my feed and I'm seeing you for the first time. I'm so eager to go through and watch all your videos now. I totally understand what you're feeling about changing content on your channel. All best wishes on your future creativity. I feel it will all be fabulous!

This speaks to me so much in my life right now! I just lost my job and am trying to figure out what I want to do next. It is terrifying but having so many possibilities to explore is also freeing.

As long as you are happy and content, I am 100% supportive of your choice.

There is a season for everything, Kika. Thank you for your great work!

Love this! Reminds me of Glennon Doyle's quote to "Embrace quitting as a spiritual practice". Thank you for your courage Kika. It's inspiring : )

You could once in a while do a vlog type video, which I 'd love very much bc I love your energy and the Finland scenery. I also like to watch your decoration, fashion style, kittens, life in Finland etc.. I 'm from Greece and the north seems so interesting especially when you are in it cause you make everything magical!.. even just chatting about you or some issue you stumbled upon in a photo making would be great to watch .. needless to say all of this in your own boundaries and limits or mood.. no pressure... just saying I love anything you do and if you want to close this channel completely I support you 100%.. stay cute 😍💕

I'm here for your personality, as some others here have already said. I'm a teacher and, even though I love what I do, at the moment I feel like I've run out of ideas, thinking about quitting too, and being kind of attracted to crafting, spending time in nature, not exactly sure what I'd like to do next.. Weird isn't it? It has been bringing me down for some time now. But now that I'm watching your video I'm like "hey, that's me! she's right!" Creative people sometimes need to take a step back, try something different and probably come back with more ideas and channel more energy and talent into whatever they're doing. And here's the strangest thing: I was just reading the following words, right before I came across this video and now somehow everything makes sense: "The human mind is not made for monotony. It is perfectly natural to ask for variety. We have created a wrong society, a society that does not function according to human nature. The desire for variety is a basic quality that every intelligent person has. The more intelligent you are, the more variety you want. There is a connection between intelligence and variety. A cow is satisfied even if it has only one type of grass. Throughout its life it does not touch any other type of grass. The idiots do not want to change anything. They are afraid of change because any kind of change means you have to start learning again."

Congratulations!! You are evolving. I go through spells, periods and phases~ basically, I enjoy exploring and learning various things. Regardless of how long I devote my attention and time to a subject, I never consider myself a “quitter” for moving on to something new or different. Likewise, I just ended a 19 yr career. Indeed I quit/accepted early retirement, but what I really did was reclaim my power to choose what I do, who I will do it with, where I’ll do it and for how long! Yippee!!! FREEDOM is beautiful!

I've struggled a lot with "having to niche" in a certain thing but yes this is limiting especially if you love different things and have different interests. So I've given up having 4 different instagrams and websites and such and just doing what I love in one place. Have fun with the drawing and illustration!

If you're reading this kika just wanna say love and a lot of respect for you 😊💙....thanx for being together all along and pushing us to our cretive sides....and yes your channel is no mere thing....it is big and has a huge Collection of cretivity....i wish you very best in your new pursuit ....stay happy and live up to this one life that we have....xx😇.

I love your photography AND your knitting so here’s my plan: I’ll go back to your playlists for photography ideas & stay up to date with your new knitting content. I totally understand the need to shift gears & move forward-that’s inspiration for us right there!

It does'nt matter what you make videos about I will watch. I look forward to seeing you....the more the better. Talk about the rain on the roof....talk about the stale pizze from 2 nights ago...talk about why you hate red socks....I don't care...I adore you....you inspire me no matter what because you remind me of all good things good in this world. Love to you always, Susan

So happy that you’re not quitting RU-vid, I always love hearing you talk, you always bring good values to the table, and I like your different topics, not only about creativo but also when you talk more personal stuff and shares :) thank you for everything! Looking forward for what’s coming next from you ! Much love!

I think, if we’re honest, all creatives go through phases of needing to step away or step back from something. I’ve done it for sure. I stepped back from writing for a little over a year. I’m just now getting back to it and it feels good. I think if we don’t go through or acknowledge phases like that, we run the risk of stagnating and getting burnout. So stepping back is actually a form of self-care.

Im with you on this. Im a photographer and just decided to quit instagram recently. At first just to try, no big goal. Then eventually recently that Instagram was actually killing my creativity. Thinking that whatever is there is the only accepted standard of art while algorithm is in charge of the game. Another thing I have gained from quitting is mental clarity. This has been a huge difference I can definitely see. Im in a middle of growth right now and I feel it's great that I decided to quit to be able to properly listen to my Inner and Higher Self instead of scrolling and seeing what everyone else is doing (or copying). :) Good on you! I love your content. I love the bravery in being vulnerable in front of us all. All the best! :)

Wonderful! I wish you all the best in your creative journeys. I have often thought how such platforms allow us to create and build audiences, over time they do stifle our creativity and need to develop new ideas. We then end up losing the community we built. However the true community will stay with you because they wish you the best. I have watched your journey. You have taught me SO MUCH. I love your creativity and vulnerability and your courage. I was beginning to suspect something when you started sharing more knitting videos but as a long time knitter myself, I welcomed it and clapped my hands with delight. I’m onboard! All the best with your journey. You’ll be fine! Onwards and upwards.

More power to you! My sister wrote the French Girl Knits books, then changed her focus and went on to create the French Girl Organics skincare company. You're a joy to follow no matter what you're creating!

This is so interesting to me....I've only watched a few of your videos (time constraints not a lack of interest!) and last week I watched one, & recall thinking, huh, I wonder how many more of these she can do before running dry. I think its great that you are going to try some new threads of interest that are not photography centered. I really enjoyed your how to knit a sweater video by the way! Good luck with the changes!

Totally agree with your points and that’s what happened to me the last couple months. I realize quitting is allowing your creativity to shape shift and making space for the new to come. Stay true to yourself is the most important! Thank you for being so honest and authentic

I’m excited to follow your creative journey wherever it goes! Your such an inspiration.

All the best on your new path ☺☺... M also on the way of quitting my older path and moving on a new path..." I am a winner who quits right thing at the right time" Thank you for this video... You made my belief stronger... 👍☺☺

I must admit 2 things, I love your photography videos and I will miss them. But I'm happy you've decided to take a break . Follow your heart always!

It’s really great to hear you say this! I see you as a successful RU-vidr and very talented human and it makes me feel so much better about my decision to stop my RU-vid Channel last year. Mine was a food channel, showing chefs cook in their restaurants. But the restaurants wouldn’t pay me so I had to pay for my cameraman, music I’d want to add etc, and as much as I enjoyed it, I felt I was doing this because I was enjoying it but it was about promoting others with no financial reward which I needed. Funny enough I decided to go back to my main passion photography, and put all the effort I was putting in the RU-vid channel to my personal photography. Best decision I made but I did feel like a failure but after watching this I don’t feel that way any more. So, thank you! ❤️

Good luck on your journey! I had been on food photography for a couple of years, toyed with the idea of doing it freelance, but eventually I felt that I didn't know why I kept shooting the same kinda things over and over again. Eventually I put my camera down, and now only shoot when I truly feel inspired. I don't know if I'll ever get the same feeling of shooting daily (or almost daily) again, but I've coincidentally also been learning procreate and learning to draw. Something I've wanted to do since I was a kid but society tells us that arts ain't important and so I never really spent effort at that though I love it. I'm sure you'd do better than I am, but it's all a process of learning for all of us. That's what life is about I think! ❤️

I know very well the feeling that I have to keep some things to myself. Because if I share it (too soon) with others, then it no longer belongs to me or then it is guided in other directions by their expressions. Some things I keep only for myself, then they can grow in peace and make their way to the surface at their own pace. In any case, do what your heart tells you. I can well imagine how much a constant publicity can affect creativity or inner freedom. Some things belong to us alone...

Love your channel, Kika, and have followed for about two years but I am not a photographer or even on insta much. But I love your enthusiasm and creativity. You inspire me no matter what the content.

You always inspire me and I love how your journey almost always kinda matches mine,as of now I'm going through a transformation myself. I am excited to see you grow and see the new type of content you wanna share with us 💚

You have shared so much, and I thank you. I love Seth Godin. And who wouldn’t love the father of email?! I wish you so many blessings! Spread those wings! And let us know how you are doing.

I love the knitting videos. That's how I found you in the first place. Every channel changes once in while. If it's something that inspires you go for it! I for one am enjoying it and plan to knit your sweater pattern sometime soon💜

I've been in the online tutoring niche for 3.5 years and I'm ready to pivot, but it's been harder than I thought to make changes as I still have people reach out to me frequently asking for help for tutoring. I can totally relate to this video! Thank you for sharing.

Knowing when to pivot for your own self and taking a break to rediscover what makes you happy and inspires you is always a good idea. And you're still one of the kindest, loveliest and most inspirational people on RU-vid or IG

I visit your chanel for inspiration, because I LOOOOVE the vibe you create here, your personality, the visual site... the overall atmosphere and beautiful creative space. I think I'm gonna start knitting now 😉 Love learning new things.

the day you quit is the day i subscribe hahaha because your video felt right to me (i'm not en photographer also) I really feel your sentence about quitting what is right to quit when it's right to do it, thx for sharing it ! I was an engineer and i changed job last year, to become a math teacher. It was time to quit :) and now that i am on my way to always get closer to who i really am, and what i really wanna do, i can see that the pace will have loads of "grief" because evolving is quitting :) have fun ! I would love to see your new content if you feel to share it !

Humans are so dynamic, complex and interesting. Change really is constant.

Best of luck to you. It takes a winner to realize it's time to step away. It's not about success, I think it's about being the person God created you to be. 😊🌹

Whenever I loose hope and concentration into photography,I visit to your channel and motivate my self..love u alot kika💕

It's great you're doing that. Personally I follow people for their personalities on camera and not really their contents only. So if the type of content changes, it's no big deal at all. We can discover other things then ^^

Awww. 🥰 Wish I could give you a BIG HUG. 🤗 You are one of the most genuine, sweetest and creative talents out there. 🌸 Ive learned so much from you, as we all have. 😉 Everything happens for a reason. You’re just entering into a new phase of life and that’s perfectly ok. Like you said, “re-evaluate, and pivot”. (THAT is my fav Friend’s episode BTW) 🤣 “ Funny quote: “When something goes wrong or different in your life, just yell PLOT TWIST and move on”. Nothing has gone wrong, but you are growing and evolving, just as we should. YOU WILL BE OK. 😉😘☺️🙏🏽🕊 God bless you and thanks for all the good you give to this world. We need it. 🌹

Thank you for everything you've done and I'll surely be waiting for whatever you decide to pick up next ❤

I think you’re brave enough to know what doesn’t serve you happiness now and quitting it. I believe initially we do the things we like to grow, learn from and feed our souls but along the way it shifts to pleasing ppl and that’s where the happiness starts to end and pressure is felt. I’m moving on with you Kika 😊

I adore your spirt and creativity Kita! you are totally doing the right thing! we all need to grow and expand..no matter what u do it will be worth it! I also love your personal stories because we can all relate..and I am so excited about your knitting..such a gift! I am starting soon..had to get my yarn etc..I would be thrilled to actually make a sweater someday! lol

I love all your videos not just for the amazing content but also because seeing you it’s really inspirational! Thank you!!!

Yay!! Be brave, go, girl! Fly where you want to fly! I have just made some big changes and it was scary but I've never felt more free or more creative!! xxx

I like you. No matter what you are doing I’m still here for your content and to see what’s new.

I have been following you since before your last couple of relocations. Creatively, you were the most inspiring person for me in the last year and a half ( at the very least) . I admire your courage and strength to keep moving , learning and growing , not only artistically , but creatively and spiritually and emotionally. Keep living your best life . Peace and love.

The wonderful thing about quitting, you can always com back if you want and it feels right 💖

I just came across your video, as I was thinking of quitting academia for a while, and moving on to more creative things, that enrich my soul, and actually paid more. Serendipity! Thanks for sharing your journey, I am happy to have come across your creations. Wishing you all the best XX

I never really had an interest in photography, but I've been following your channel since you had only about 4000 subscribers and it's because of your personality that I'm still here! I watch your photography videos fully knowing I'll never recreate any of it 😂 but your overall energy is so wholesome, your videos always make my day. So whatever content you wanna make in future, don't worry, people are not here just for your photos :) (also trying to get into knitting now so thanks for the tutorials!)

I wish you the best of the best. I was inspired by your photography which now I am turning into one of my hobbies. Thank you for sharing everything about photography. It changes me for who I was before, I was able to find myself for who I am. To the deepest sea of my soul, thank you.

I learnt the difference between quitting, meaning giving up, and quitting knowing when you’ve had enough and that something isn’t right for you. - it’s like what you are saying - I’ve never followed your channel before but this video came along at the right time for me.

I'm not into knitting (and, sorry, never have been and probably never will be), but just stumbled upon THIS video and that was enough for me to subscribe - because you seem authentic and fun and I'm a photographer too - will binge your older vids later!

Hello, my first time to see you. Yes, quitting the right thing at the right time is just a little bit hard. I have been driving a school bus for 33 years now, and I know a few things and wanted to advance but was not given the chance. However, I am deciding to quit being interested in advancing. It's hard for me, but I have chatted with my son and was comforted by the fact he heard me out. This helped me to make the decision easier. So, yes, saying "I quit " to the right thing is a good thing to do. Thanks for sharing this insight. Good luck with your channel

I've only just found your channel today ! ...I had no idea that it was possible to be this creative . I completely understand your need to find your new path ...and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with 🙂.. The idea to re-group ( as I call it ) and clear the way for something new , I can relate to . My husband and I moved to a small island just over a year and a half ago and we let go of others expectations of where we should live.... Now our lives are full of potential and changing our environment made an amazing difference. I wish for you an exciting journey with new possibilities on the horizons xx

Hi, totally understand. I've been doing Beauty for like 15 years. First school, up to level 4, and working in different salons. Eventually i felt its not me any more. Now I'm mum of 2, I have decide i'll do my business. I do clothes for little-ones. I do knitting since i was little girl (5-6 year old). And i can spend more time with my kids at home, because working in beauty salon usually is whole day job. I'm happy with my decision. If is not working for you anymore its no point to stay with it :)

How refreshing! I just started my channel ( at least for RU-vid consumption ) and everyone says to niche down. My core is revolting for the very reason you mentioned... being boxed in to the point of not create due to passion but because that’s what being called from you. I know for sure that if I don’t have the creative freedom about what I want to share I won’t have fun and it will show. Thank you for being so brave .

We love to see ur energy and that lively smile. So, whatever makes you happy , we are with you. 💃💃💃

You are so wise. Good luck with everything. We love YOU, so whatever you like, we will like too😉 your personality is what makes your content so lovely. 💛

So happy you're still making videos and can't wait to see what's to come! I've just quit something pretty major but I can just feel in my bones that it was the right decision! When your heart is no longer in something your creativity and work really suffers. I am so much happier and more creative having quit. Thank you for making the video, I can really relate! 🌻

I have been enjoying your photography content, however I applaud you for taking care of yourself and recognizing that you needed to step back from all of it. I hope you keep your existing videos on this format as they are a wealth of inspiration for new and not so new creators. I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors!

Good for you! You will always have an audience. Protect your creative process!

I actually found your channel through knitting, so I'm excited for the new content. Keep up the good work :)

Thank you for sharing as I know it can be challenging to keep up with the demands people & you can put on yourself! Yes, I have let go of my business when I felt it has served its purpose & enabled me to get to where I am today. I am grateful for that chapter & I can always pick it up again if it suits and you can too! I love what I have created and I know it will always be apart of me but now I can enjoy it more when I do choose it again. Congratulations on your decision & I thoroughly enjoy all your videos, photography know how, knitting & fun behind every moment you create! Thank you all the way from the Blue Mountains, Australia. 💗🇦🇺🥰😘

Take all the time you need. In the end, I love your personality and how you share your style. We can learn from whatever you share.

I will miss your vídeos 😭😭😭 More than a amazing photographer, you are a incredible person.

No problem. Take care and good luck in all your endeavors.

I agree with you completely. Quitting is healthy..but a better word than ‘quitting’ might be exploring new paths. You don’t quit skills you have built up, but you take steps forward and visit new places with those skills under your belt. I often move on in this way, but always find that things I have enjoyed in the past add to what I do next, they don’t just get abandoned…Good luck with your new map.

very brave & inspiring to talk about real stuff. big heart & big mind stuff. i truly appreciate you! please know that whatever you do (or don't do) it doesn't change your worth. you are valuable unconditionally- without conditions! food for thought: is quitting another word for surrender? or acceptance? say "yes"with power & "no" with peace love & good vibes to you from texas♡

Good on you. I don't think its quitting. Like a lot of your supporters have already said: life changes. I believe that as changes come along whether subtly or suddenly, you find that your priorities change, and you need to make decisions for the betterment of yourself. You have to do what's right for you and if that means ending something you have done for a long time - then it must be done. But oh the thrill of starting a something new. This keeps us growing and alive and joyful. All the very best to you as you find what your next passion is.

Ooooo I love your knitting! ❤️ And that's actually how I found you. I liked your photography, and I hope you keep those videos up for others but I have to say I'm very excited to see more of your knits 🧶

Love this..... Over the years I have done this with so much forgiveness to myself.... Feeling committed in one direction while being pulled to another. Good for you! 😘

Will miss your creativity...... Kika You are love ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love from Kashmir 😍😍😍

Jeeee ihanaa! I just listened to the Beyond the To-Do List podcast, where Stanley Robertson was as a guest, talking about why quitting is important. He also mentioned that Vince Lombardi quote - yes it works in his context (in a game), but it's not a good quote to live life by 😅

Wishing you everything wonderful on your journey💞 Thank you for filling our cups with inspiration. Please do leave your content here for us!

Find your new joy!!! I look forward to seeing anything you might want to share if you decide to share!!

Don't quit! I just started watching you. I have cancer and all of a sudden you inspired me to start knitting again.

I have to admit that, for quite a time, I watched your videos just because of you and your lovely attitude, not any more for the content, for it seemed to sort of repeated itself (but still was entertaining to watch - because of you!). So, as long as there ist still ANY content, I don't care if it's photography, knitting, cats or anything else ;-) It inspires me because YOU inspire me. Love from Germany!

Kika your channel has grown! I remember you when you had your first one thousand subscribers! It’s wonderful seeing you inspired and growing and this is growing! 😁 We want to watch you grow, to evolve. This is very encouraging video and brave and generous of you to share with your audience! I’m gonna go now & think about doing something new! Very inspirational! 💖🎉

I feel you…..it’s so brave of you to be so vulnerable and even address that to everybody……but hey every person deserves growth and only way to thrive in life…..u started this channel on your own accord and you are the only one who decides what to do with this channel….. All the best for your future sojourn

'Do more of what makes you happy!' - good quote :)

Hey kika! Whatever you do we will support you, you’re not just creative you have influenced on us, influenced me. But, that shouldn’t surely stop you from trying new things and giving YOUR channel a new direction. We are with you! Whatever you do you will be amazing at it. Lots of love! 💕

As long as there will still be a bee in your bonnet in the end of your video, we love whatever you do!! :) As long as it will make you smile we are going to like it!

Oh how I feel this. I was a very busy professional photographer and I pretty much quit because I was working wayyyyy to much band got sick. Now I’m trying to learn watercolor. And I love it even more than photography. Learning something new is exciting and life is happier now. Just do it.

It's your life - the most precious gift you've gotten. Use it for your happiness and not for "numbers" or algorythm in social media. I'm sure a lot of followers will stay, some will leave - so what. Life is a constant change. Follow your own path and do what makes you happy. I wish you tons of luck.

I started watching your channel because I was looking for vloggers from Finland, Estonia, etc. I stayed not because of photography content but more your videos on life perspectives and being a creative person, which I really resonate with. (I've enjoyed your photography for sure, but enjoy the other things you do and share about as well.) Would love to learn more about Finnish culture if you are inclined to share. Excited to see what comes next for you! And perhaps I'll learn how to knit! :-)

We came for your photography but stayed for your personality 💛 so that way this channel is still relevant for me personally. Also, if I'm in a creative rut I can always go back to your older videos.. there's so much inspiring material! Can't wait to see where life takes you now and what you grow curious about and get creative with 💛 good luck!

I found your channel after you moved on! Still lots of your past videos to watch so I am happy. Hope you find the spark!

I think it's extremely Brave & Bold of you to take this leap. I support and applaud your courage. Not many content creators would have done the same. Good luck on all your exploring and congratulations on being able to recognize the need for a pivot.

Hi Kika ☺ following you since 2 years. Your journey has been very inspiring for me and I loved seeing your videos. But everything changes and I am glad you know your priorities. Wishing you a new beginning and lots of love ❤

Hi Kika, I think it's the first time I leave you a comment even though I've subscribed you early and already watched lots of your videos. I got to know you from your knitting collection video, then recently when I'm tracing back through your previous videos about photography and your own stories, I feel starting to know you more like a friend. I'm in a quite similar situation like you've been before, living in Italy for two years as a Chinese who is super introvert speaking Italian and English around, just graduated and so confused to decide the next step. Maybe I'm too strick with myself as I always doubt my abilities. Just like that book tells us, I should let go some restrictions in my mind and stop underestimate my value. Thank you for bringing me so many encouraging contents so far, I believe in your decision.❤️

I have learned a lot but will learn a lot more if I can continue to rewatch your videos. Hope you leave them up.

Hi Kika! I’ve just discovered you these last few days as I started knitting around Christmas time and I’m so glad I found you! I’ve also decided to quit something regarding my work so I can focus more on my creative goals (I work in tv production) so your message is very inspiring and motivating! :) I just ordered Drops yarn to try the Sunday brunch sweater!!! Looking forward to seeing your upcoming knitting videos. Thank you! :)

I needed to hear this! I am in so many different projects but not doing more of what I love. I’m gonna quit something…. Maybe

I am so freaking happy I found this because I just did the same thing! I had a RU-vid that just reached 10k and I decided to stop posting a create a new channel because the audience I created there was only there for art tutorials which I stopped doing. I felt like I couldn't share anything outside of that because no one liked it. makes me feel so much better that I'm not the only one