"You can have a good time in your head. It doesn't have to be hell." Something I didn't even know I badly needed to hear. This is only the third video of yours I've watched but you're already teaching me more healthy coping mechanisms than I learned in 3 years of therapy in my teens.
Seriously, you explain things better than some therapists and professors I’ve had. This kind of advice only comes from someone who’s genuinely “been there.”
I stumbled on your channel a few weeks ago and I love them. The fact that you're not trying to be some sort of all knowing self help whatever is really nice. It's just one human trying to help other flawed humans grow. Much love
Sometimes even after a long time making mainly diamonds the Shit and Diamonds machine WILL spit out a bucket of shit. DON'T give up at this point, just move past it and keep going.
I'm South African and I've been following you for a couple months. Initially found you while searching for art videos, but I really enjoy the diversity of your content. I'm a lifelong quadriplegic (I have cerebral palsy) and because I'm goal-oriented and stubborn, people tend to call me inspirational. I cringe inwardly every time, because my imposter syndrome is like, "You've fooled all these people and you don't deserve their praise." So yeah, this was a very relatable video. Keep 'em coming.
I find a lot of people also idealise people that they are inspired by. Idealisation, as well as objectification, is one way people can (inadvertently) dehumanise other people. So that awestruck feeling you pick up from other people may also be because you think that they are not seeing the real you, I.e. they don't see you as a real person, I.e. dehumanising you. At least, that may be your perception. Of course, maybe they do see you as a real person and that's why they are inspired. Often the most inspirational people are people that others can relate to, while still doing something those people admire and aspire to
I’m on “how to fix imposter syndrome” RU-vid binge right now, and yours is one of my favorite so far. I think we forget (because we’ve never been taught, unless by a therapist) that we can exercise our brains like our bodies by forcing them to new pathways. Love from Oregon, ZC
Hi, check out my latest RU-vid video on how to deal with imposter syndrome if you’re still binging 😊 felt this way too for a while and found a way to overcome it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y5M95VNJ9pM.html
It's really frustrating when you can only like a video once. Like, there's no benefit yo liking then unliking and then liking again. We need a 'super like' button.
I've been vaguely aware of the concept of creating new pathways in the brain for some time, but that metaphor was really effective. I actually think you could produce a really engaging mental health series for kids / teenagers. Love the content
I actually had the same thought, I wanted to show this to my 12 year old because it’s relatable but funny, the bucket of shit with diamonds I know will make her laugh and also think
Oh yes, agreed. I think some stuff geared toward younger people would be amazing. It's so much more helpful to learn these kinds of things when you're still growing and learning about yourself in the formative years than when those negative ideas have sort of cemented. You have to use much more effort to break through when you're older and the negative thoughts feel like facts. I'm sure it would be helpful to kids and teens to see this.
Yes!! I was thinking while watching this one, that these videos should be required for teenagers! I’m forwarding them all to my 23 year old artist daughter who struggles with all of these issues (cough, cough, as I do too!). These videos are way more than 70%!!
For once the RU-vid recommendations have served up a real diamond. I've watched about 10 of your videos in the last 24 hours, and I really hope more people find your work. Thank you so much for the thoughtful, honest advice - it's relatable and practical, and not just quick fix nonsense. Thanks Campbell!
I just want to let you know I keep coming back to this video. I have actually been doing this exercise (both part 1 and part 2) everyday since December. The best part is looking through all the reasons from part 2 when you're dealing with impostor syndrome. When we're dealing with negative emotions, it can consume all our focus and we tend to forget the good things that happened, even if it was just yesterday. Reminding yourself all the good you did previously really helps you feel a lot better about yourself. I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS EXERCISE TO EVERYONE
You have changed my life, I came for the fun drawings and stayed for the way you tackle life I just what to say thank you for your inspirational videos and a big thumbs up 👍🏻
I never understood imposter syndrome until today. I cried because I feel like I don’t deserve my current job and soon they’ll find out I really can’t do graphic design and print jobs. The evident success exercise is a really good idea because it forces me to think about what I can do, what my strengths are, and how I can use that to my advantage. I’ll be sure to do this often, and it’ll probably even help me sleep better at night.
Omg thank you so much!!! I have 3 essays due and grades are in today and a part of why I’ve been struggling is because my professor keeps describing my essays as “thoroughly excellent“ or the best essay he’s read on that topic or the best he’s received by far from the class/whole course and is constantly talking about how high my writing quality is so now whenever I’m writing these I’m so stressed about whether or not it will fit his standards or he’ll be like “oh man guess you actually kinda suck” because I feel like those were really flukes and not even of my doing and all of my current pieces are so bad they’re not even close to even being passable (and actually thank you for all the videos like this that you make -I’ve rewatched & sent the perfectionism one to so many of my friends who now constantly refer to it when speaking about how they managed to get something done and find it super helpful!!)
Way to answer the question I was left with after therapy yesterday. Thank you for all that you do! You're not an impostor - your videos genuinely help me (and many, many others). Ta!
I am a teacher. I know I am a good teacher: I am dedicated, efficient, and truly care about my students. However, when a parent tells me any of this, I have the same reaction; that I have tricked them into believing I am a good teacher. I first discovered the term imposter syndrome a few years ago, and it is quite hard to live with. I have no idea who you are, or why this suddenly showed up in my feed, but this was amazing. I’ve been “healing myself” for a few years, but I have never heard something so simple, yet amazingly powerful. Thank you, whoever you are 😅
LOVED it! When I watch similar 'Mental Health' content, most of the time I get the feeling that the people presenting those information do not know how it is to struggle with their thoughts, anxiety etc. I think you really are authentic and it helps so much seeing other people having gone through the same shit you have to go now. It does inspire me a lot, thank you for that!
I'll not lie. This video absolutely made me cry, BUT NOT IN A BAD WAY. I've, without a doubt, beaten myself down for years, despite so many good things and people coming into my life. It's gone on so long that I fear the negative image of myself is starting to become the image that others see in me, rather than the me they used to see. I've literally hated everything about myself for so long, even though I tried to do something about it. Doing these excercises may just be what I needed, even if they're just a nudge in the right direction. And yes, absolutely, keep doing these types of videos. You, your content, and everything you put out is amazing. Don't let anyone, or yourself, let you think otherwise.
We’re all just trying to do our best. You’re an awesome human, and your channel gives people a lot of hope. This wonderful corner of the internet makes a lot of people feel less alone. Keep doing what you’re doing - we’re here for it and you!
I really appreciate your mental health series as a therapist, as a struggling creative, and as a human who has been working through my own mental health issues over the past decade. I love love love the metaphor you used for creating new neural pathways; I always find myself bogged down by science when trying to describe this to clients and hadn't found a great metaphor that felt right to me, but this one is perfect. I love that this is featured on an art channel because you're reaching so many more folks that would never search for mental health videos. Keep on keeping on with your good work, and thank you
I have started watching your video's with in the last few weeks. They have really helped me get motivated with my art as well as find new techniques when perusing art. Your down to earth vibe is very refreshing, and your out look on things in life are insightful. Thank you for your content.
I love this so much! Never stop pulling the lever. It's so important not to give up, when people critique your work. You can't please everyone, but if you just touch one person or inspire someone, I think it will be worth it
We've been on a relatively similar trajectory. I was only on around 10K Subs this time last year, and have also had somewhat of a glow up. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and will always drop what I'm doing when you post. Your work is more often than not a highlight of my week. I don't want to give too much credit to you though and trigger your imposter syndrome, I just feel like we've had some similar experiences in life and I often connect strongly with what you're saying. You're a few steps ahead of me on many of life's paths, and so find your insight extremely valuable. Your videos and advice are like small window into my own future and I really appreciate you going through the effort of sharing your thoughts and experiences.
I ESPECIALLY appreciate that there’s no ads interrupting your already active and captivating videos! (Some peeps listen on the road w low signals and every time an ad has to load, the circly-thing keeps going and going and there goes the video and attention to it.) So thanks! 🙏🏼
I've been binge watching your life stories advise playlist and I really appreciate the humility you bring to the self improvement space. You talk about the unsavoury methods that work like "dark why". It's rare to hear people genuinely say that they're a work in progress. You show a perspective that we're not perfect robots that can just "hustle" to our goals. Your videos are "weird" and that's why I love them.
Your unwavering openness and transparency is absolutely magnetic! I love what you’re doing Struth! Keep up the good work man! Your doing PHENOMENAL! Much love 😌✌🏻
And you deserve every one of those subs. Honestly you are one of the best people on RU-vid, and I’m so thankful I discovered your channel as the crapness of Covid was dawning on us all those months ago. You’re a bloody legend mate, keep up the awesome work ❤️
I just recently discovered you and your channel. I'm 58 years old and still struggling with so many of the issues you are speaking to in your videos. You are making a difference in my life, by providing a path/paths for me to work through my own mental challenges, and I'm certain you are making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for taking the time to do what you are doing; I hope you will continue for months and years to come.
You, good sir, are making a difference. I'm dyslexic, so your visuals really help me compherend. Thank you for taking the time to make well-thought-out videos. Your ability to say or draw out what most of us are thinking or going through is one of your gifts to this world. Glad I found this channel. Subscribed.
Hope you continue the series, it's really helpful! Though I've done therapy, sometimes a practical tip coming from someone who is experiencing the same is more helpful than a vague exercise. As an animator struggling with similar issues to you, some of the subjects you've made videos about have really helped. You find a very concise way to phrase things that make stuff click better for me and have a very refreshing perspective. It's therapeutic in a way to find a channel that very openly discusses things I'm dealing with. Vulnerability you display in these videos alone is kinda cathartic to watch, glad I found your channel ^^ Now if only I could get over the struggle of developing a journaling habit :D
I've been job hunting for about a year now after graduating and having no to very slim luck in my dream field, but these videos are motivating me to keep at it
Please do continue! Your videos are incredibly helpful in such a non-threatening way. You are what Brene Brown writes about...vulnerability is your super power I think. Thank you! ♥️
It's amazing, I have read and watched many articles throughout the years to try to understand my insecurities and procrastination, but nothing has touched me or helped me get through my fears like your videos are doing! There's something about your humble, clever and creative way of explaining, combined with your personal experience and examples that really does it. Thank you! I'll be sending these videos to everyone 😂❤️
Wonderful video! I have suffered from this for most of my life. I've read enough self-help books to fill a library and even during your video, the knowledge I have of this condition and others, I was finding myself finishing your sentences. You sharing this with literally the world makes it easier to understand that I am not alone with this and that I am a good person. I like the journaling idea so much! Love love love these videos and the way you explain things! Hope you have a great holiday!
You really have a gift or developed this ability to say the right words about giving mental health advice. Keep doing all of it, please, because these messy thoughts in our heads never end. It's like a rollercoaster with plenty of ups and downs. Thank you so much!
I love everything that you shared. The shit and diamonds metaphor is amazing, you nailed that feeling! I am passing the exercise on to participants of an online yoga retreat I'm co-hosting tomorrow and have already sent this video off to many people. Thank you SO much for these videos focused on mental health!
I found your channel about 6mos ago and you’ve really inspired me to post my work, put myself out there and not give a shit about what people think because they’re not going to see what I see. And life’s too short. Also as artists and creators I think we naturally look for the negative instead of appreciating the positive and taking both sides equally 😊 anyway love your content and look forward to your videos!
Legend, its really refreshing hearing someone talk about real life mental health issues and giving hope that real challenges can be overcome. Your down to earth articulate tried and tested solutions create such an entertaining and easy to digest video. I love all your stuff and you never ramble and waste peoples time. Loving it mate!, its so needed out here!
I’m finishing my fine art degree soon and still struggle to believe that I’m ‘allowed’ to be an artist. Imposter syndrome has stolen so many shit and diamond pumping years from me (such a good metaphor) and this video gives me hope I won’t have to listen to it forever. I found this channel a few weeks ago and each video has left me feeling that groundbreaking, life-changing, overwhelming relief of being truly seen and comfort in knowing I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing all the hard work you’ve done to help others and for talking about the stuff that needs to be talked about because it saves lives
I once heard somewhere that if you feel the imposter syndrome, try to look at it at a diff light and think "hey, i bullshitted this so well that people actually see the value in my work!" i do it sometimes when im desperate and feel like ill never amount to anything. altho as always, ur tips always help struthless, cant wait to try this out in my journal
Yes please continue with the series! The way you break everything down is so genuine and refreshing! I’ll definitely try out the strategies, thank you:)
I think you have really done some hard work on yourself and can articulate complex ideas in a beautifully concise way. I really appreciate your open beautiful heart and willingness to be vulnerable. I’ve struggled with these issues all my life and have never heard anyone explain them like you do. Thank you💙
"If the goal is noble, your commitment to the goal should not be contingent on your ability to attain it, and in pursuit of our goal, we must release our rigid assumptions about how we must achieve it. Peace and equanimity come from letting go of our attachment to the goal and the method. That is the essence of acceptance. Reflecting on this seeming paradox, of pursuing a goal yet with no attachment to its outcome, Jinpa explained to me that there is an important insight. This is a deep recognition that while each of us should do everything we can to realize the goal we seek, whether or not we succeed often depends on many factors beyond our control. So our responsibility is to pursue the goal with all the dedication we can muster, do the best we can but not become fixated on a preconceived notion of a result. Sometimes, actually quite often, our efforts lead to an unexpected outcome that might even be better than what we originally had in mind. " Lama, Dalai; Tutu, Desmond; Abrams, Douglas Carlton. The Book of Joy (p. 227). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
Your videos are honestly the BOMB! Honestly the way you craft information to make your case effective, clear and concise is just brilliant. Tons more useful than half the stuff I just watched on RU-vid where I felt like people just talked on the subject without really motivating change and nothing actually affected my perspective. You’re a perspective changer and a scientist! Thanks!
I know I'm late to comment but if you ever read this, please know that I fully agree with every single positive comment you posted here. I'm sincerely sure soon enough your channel will grow even more because your voice and content is needed like air. You're currently helping me in a rough period of my life, and this is not the first time, so thank you
I have just recently discovered your channel and I LOVE your delivery. Thank you for keeping things so real and honest. I have been working for years to get my creations out into the world and you are single-handedly helping me with the pieces that were missing from my daily practice. Such gratitude for what you are doing.
“You can have a good time in your head, it doesn’t have to be miserable.” Really enjoying your videos so far 🙂 taking notes and giving it a go. Wishing success for everyone 👍🏼
damn, i've never heard anyone say the things i feel, so accurately. I also usually don't comment on videos, but uff, you are giving me feels. Its weird and somehow relieving, that you have a very similar destructive mind haha Thank you.
"But i've been making shit for years" I think every single artist can relate/ it's where I am currently. Ill keep pulling though, hoping for a diamond.
It’s been a year or so since first watching this, and your metaphor completely uprooted my self criticism. Been making more “diamonds” and started getting commissions. I appreciate you and your voice sfm
I love that you are doing these videos in a very honest and humble way, not with some sort of guru vibe or know-it-all type of approach. Thank you for sharing your journey with us
Thank you so much for making this video. I started bawling when you said that you didn't feel like you are a good person, I hope you realize how much you are helping the world, and please continue with your videos. Much love, sending you light and positive vibes.
I just found your channel and I am instantly a "true fan"! Sunday, I was feeling pretty sad (my basement is water damaged and my dog is dying) so I gave myself permission to spend the whole day curled up on the couch: reading, knitting, listening to podcasts, watching RU-vid, and not feeling compelled to achieve anything. At some point during the day, I ran across one of your videos. After watching it, more appeared in my feed. By evening I was binge-watching your videos. I did not do any of the journalling exercises (remember how I set out to achieve nothing) but plan to circle back to them. I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty, and you are spot on with so many of the things you share (I am a certified wellness coach and a card-carrying self-improvement junkie), but you add your own spin to make the concepts seem fresh. I am looking forward to following your journey!
your mental health vids are what first made me start watching your page. what i most like about them are the practical exercises you have. i find with other videos i have seen its just talk nothing personal and no real method on how to go about change in a realistic way. your other videos are good as well i like the art advice draw the same thing every day. keep doing what you're doing they are all bang on in my books. thanks from Calgary ab Canada!.
yes pls continue! i really felt this video. i've been feeling like that for years while trying to get validation from people to reassure me i deserve whatever form of success i get. it's only recent that i'm telling myself that i desere it because of all the hard work i've been putting into the things i do and love.
It's really useful advice you are giving with these videos, and how you manifest what you are saying, you are staying on the bus with this - thanks for your videos man
You are genuine, amazing, and a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for sharing your story and perspective, and teaching people how to rewire themselves to break out of toxic loops. You are awesome, keep shining your light. Cheers!
Just writing this comment makes me feel better about myself, for getting out of my comfort zone. I love these videos and find them to be just as enjoyable and inspiring as your artsy ones. You are just too good at making everything sound normal, really making me believe I am not alone in this and how there is a simple solution to personal struggles like these. Thanks man :)
Your videos changed my life. I cannot thank you enough. I'm doing art on a regular basis and adjusting to the compliments and support people are giving me. You can't use imposter syndrome to cheat yourself out of this one... it was the fact you went through what you did and shared it with me through youtube that helped me. You showed me being open and being yourself is a worthy thing to be. You showed me consistency will lead to improvement through your own uploads. You spoke to me like a human being worthy of help. You taught me not to give a fuck about certain aspects of creativity. You told me how to focus. You told me how to share. You told me how to live. All facts. No metaphor. No hyperbole. The biggest thing you taught me though... to support other people. You indirectly lift yourself up by lifting up others. It reinforces everything. It brings me joy to share your videos with others that I know suffering from these same hardships in life. Just keep being you, it's working. :)
Thank you for the advise! I've suffered from Imposter Syndrome for decades: have learned alot about it from a lot of other videos & sources, but had not heard such grounded advise about how to actually make it better. ...Gonna go set up a journal right now !
You really have hit the nail on the head. You are a good person, for one working on yourself and two helping people like me to do the same. I wish you every success in your life
Love your self help vids. After many attempts to change with different books and big names giving advice I find there is something really powerful in you and your advice. You have helped me so thanks and keep it up it is good content and I like your attitude and personality!
Please keep it up. You have encouraged me both artistically and mentally for the better. One day I wake up on the other side of all the emotional sludge and you will have helped guide me. Love and respect.
I have so much love and deep respect for what you're doing and why you're doing it because this is the quiet revolution of our generation and those previous to us. 2020 (ongoing) has been the year of realizing and then undoing our trauma and negative belief patterns which is catalyzing self love. The process of understanding all dimensions of ourselves is also known as shadow work--bringing awareness (light) to the unconscious. You're healing the collective with this work. Not only that, but hearing these practices detailed in the way that I do the inner work myself and being given a guideline to do it is immensely helpful. So much of what you express is pertinent to my own artist's journey. Gratitude deep, dear one.
