Workcation: I rented an Airbnb for 30 hours | Song Writing, Filming, Cooking & Editing 

elyse's description of the struggle to figure out the right way to relax so you don't waste the time set aside for relaxing, thus ruining the time that was set aside for relaxing b/c you spent all of it worrying about how to properly relax...is the most relatable thing i've heard all week. :)

does anyone else find elyse to be like the best anxiety blanket? I come here to feel like I've got a warm fuzzy blanket around me. I laugh, I smile, i find joy through her content. just the best.

I could watch Elyse fold laundry and still be enthralled. Your videos bring me so much joy.

Holy smokes I needed to hear and see the real time feels of certain things. Ive never watched another person ACTUALLY going through exactly what i do withcertain things. Elyse, what youve done and created is so pure and beautiful and tremendously helpful to someone like me, trying to learn and understand my "stuff"

Your videos are such a safe place for me. As someone else who deals with a lot of those trauma responses it isn’t easy, and watching you be gentle with yourself really helps me to do the same! Also as a fellow artist who has a hard time believing in my music and the book I’m writing, thank you for lighting that spark again.

Elyse, I’m so glad you talked about the “2pm scaries!” I feel this and on the weekends it’s so hard for me to not feel anxious about time I have that isn’t already decided for me. It’s so validating to hear that you deal with this too. Love this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Elyse, I cannot begin to tell you how much of a shining gem you are in a world full of so many boring grey rocks. You remind me so much of myself-and in the best way possible. Parts of myself I forgot about, or thought I needed to stop/lose because I'm a wife and mom now, or that got lost in the shuffle of everyday life as a mom and as a professional patient (I am disabled/chronically ill/chronically in pain /etc. when my sons at school I take care of me and am forever in a damn doctors office... And when he's not, I take care of him, my husband and if there's time... myself). I forget that that me is the me that my husband wanted to be his wife. Not this dulled down boring version of myself I've let myself turn into. Since I got tiktok 6 months ago and found you and been listening and trying to live the words you've inspired me with.... I decided it's time to love myself again. My husband has also been inspired to do such. I mean, hell, just those 3 simple words "go find less" helped me out of what was the worst depression I've ever been through in my 35 years. And now.... We're finally actively trying for our second baby and not just talking about like we did for SIX years, we're going out doing things we love as a family on a weekly basis instead of what felt like an annual basis, we're actively looking for our dream house in our dream state.... I guess by reading all that back the takeaway is we are ACTIVELY LIVING our lives again instead of passively wishing things were different. We've stopped waiting for the right time- because how do we even know what the right time looks like anyhow?. And as cheesy as it sounds.... Youve had a big hand in that, and so... Thank you. You're changing the world Elyse Myers, and I am here for it... Front row and center, Cheering you on. ❤️

Dude as a fellow OCD’er, thank you so much for this editing style. I love seeing you call out the struggle emotions (doubt, guilt, overwhelm blah blah) it’s pretty grounding for me because I will ruminate on those feelings forever. But seeing you give it a whole 5 second mention after you work really put into perspective for me how much time I “waste” rolling around in those feelings. Idk if that makes sense, I’ve been feeling very kindred spirit with your content from a mental health/illness perspective.

"Good things come from breathing room." This. So much this.

RIP Elyse I can’t believe you died, then walked out of the air bnb and edited this video in the afterlife- we stan a talented ghost 💕

I’m just so proud of everything you do!! I’m 47 and you help me in so many ways!! First of all I NEEDED to hear someone say “Go find less.” You have given me permission to just be myself with no caveats! Thank you!!!

This is so interesting Elyse. I definitely need to try a little creative retreat myself. Thank you for sharing your process

It’s SO comforting to know that other neurodivergent people struggle with anxiety over properly using free/“me time” and the 2pm scaries - it’s beyond validating to hear about that shared experience, and makes me feel less alone in that space. Thank you for your honesty and openness - the world needs more of that! Also, they should have you on the podcast or something. Just saying… ;)

I love your long-form content! I'm really glad it's something you enjoy doing because I reeeeaaally enjoy watching it! You keep me sane in these emotionally difficult times. Thank you for existing!

I don’t usually tell people when I have dreams about them because, well, it creeps them out. But I’m going to tell you anyway. I had this dream that I left a comment on one of your videos and since you related to it, you showed up at my house unexpectedly. The doorbell rang and when I opened the door you just gave me a huge hug. Like the kind of hug I’d been waiting for my whole life. I just thought you should know that’s how you make people feel. ♥️

I know this is an older video but at a time where everything in life feels completely out of control and I cry uncontrollably… your videos give me a few minutes a peace and smiles and sometimes tears, yes… but always happy ones! You’re slowly helping me be kinder to myself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

I found you and your content a week after my fiancé died, which was two weeks before our wedding, and you have really pulled me through ❤️❤️

It's not stupid it's REAL. The need to be and feel productive all the time is some deep rooted childhood trauma and self worth work needs to be done. Healing is hard and you're amazing for sharing honest life

I’m a mom and a business owner so it took me an entire 24 hours to finish this video but I’m so glad I did! Thank you for sharing this journey and being vulnerable about the guilt that comes when doing things like this for ourselves.

I had no idea you sing too. I'm so glad I've discovered you. Not like a pioneer discovering Alaska kind of a thing. But more like, a European colonizer who walks in and sees all these amazing different people and gorgeous things and says: "This, this is mine now." I'm assimilating all of your content into my personal self. Thank you very much.

Ohhhh, how I know that feeling of “not wanting to waste” moments. And wow, I hear you about the “2:00pm scaries” and that “weekends are hard.” Oh my, you’re speaking to me!!!!! 😆🥰

It is strangely reassuring to know I'm not the only one 😌 that has moments of anxiety related to down time or using a camera/filming in public. I love your sense of humour and vulnerability in everything you post. (leaving this comment is giving me anxiety 😆)

Elyse, I love how you normalize so many things. And showing that your plate was clean is so relatable for kids who were not allowed to leave the table until they ate all their food. I did content creating under a different channel name, and the bigger it got the more I doubted myself. So relatable that you question yourself through the whole process then have that horrible dread after it’s recorded. I felt that so much. As a Neuro diverse woman who was creating content on my special interest “knitting” I found myself trying to create content like the neuro typicals and that just was never a gate post I could pass! You’re videos are amazing and so inspiring. I may record again, but for now I’m stuck in the pre contemplation stage. Thank you for all you do!

Saying goodbye house (and hello house) is a quintessential part of going on holiday and staying at an Airbnb IMO.

I love that you are tender to yourself. A Mother caring for your person inwardly. Love it and keep it up ❤

I hold my hair in my mouth when styling it. I've never seen anyone else do that. It made me so happy to see that I'm not the only one.

I used to live in Lincoln and my MIL sent some cookies from Warm Cookies for my birthday. They are so good!! It is such a fun treat to have show up at your door.

While I'm not a content creator, per say, I'm a full time dance teacher and choreographer! I've played around with the idea of going on a creativity retreat for a weekend just to, well, CREATE! Thank you for sharing your experience and helping me make the decision that it's totally worth it. You're wonderful and keep doing what you're doing!

Omg Elyse ! I thought I was the only one that couldn't have my husband look at me when I take photos or record or whatever. 😂 they are so patient with us ❤

There is so much to process in this video, but can I just say that your death by excitement at the end was epic? As was that song.

I really enjoyed watching your thought process and you putting your ideas into content. I also love “Whispers in the Break room!”

You’re the most comforting creator. Helps so much with my anxiety. You’re helping so many people ❤

All of this is brilliant. It feels just like hanging out with an old friend. Oh, and Whispers in the Break Room is fantastic 😍 Thanks for all you create, Elyse!

That was fantastic. I don’t have a creative bone in my body. Thank you for allowing us a glimpse into your world!

This was so chill and calming and validating to watch. Been learning a bit more about my own anxieties lately and listening to someone else explain theirs in such a relatable way was really nice. And on another note, you have such a lovely voice! Angela nailed it: you are so crazy talented.

I love that you show the good and the anxious moments with us. I know all too well what anxiety feels like. You are very brave to show up on the internet and reveal all that you are going through. I love you for that. I also think you are very, very talented!! You made that little song and made it so awesome!!! WOW!!! Be proud of yourself Elyse! You are a force! Don’t ever forget that!!!❤❤❤

"I'm gonna do my hair now, love you." Best line ever. #TheInternetsBestFriend ❤️

Love this so much!! Thank you for another gift… and normalizing the messy process that anxiety and creativity can be!

It's so crazy how much you look and act like my sisters and I. The anxiety and overwhelm and avoidance and self doubt and trauma responses and humor and even the musical and artistic side. My sisters are the only family I stay in contact with, and they live over 3,000 miles away, and watching your content makes me feel like I'm with two of the dearest and most wonderful women I know. You'd fit right in with us. Thanks for sharing who you are with the world!

Awesome Elyse!! We just love you in our house!! Never stop being you! 💜💜💜

I was smiling inside and out the entire time! It was actually very calming to watch your vlog. I love how you’re so transparent! Keep being amazing! ☺️🙌

Your videos are so calming to me. I’m in the middle of an overwhelming project and I took a break to watch this video. Thank you for being so real and relatable!!!

You're too sweet and genuine. I wish everyone was more like you. Keep- going! You're doing great. Loved the video😘

There's something so special about your voice, it brings me to tears in the best way possible every damn time. I wish I'd known you when you were here in Aus. Keep being exactly who you are, the world needs more people like ypu in it.

Whispers in the break room: MY WORLDS COLLIDE!!!! MY FAVORITE PODCAST AND MY FAVORITE SHORT CREATOR?!?!! Yesssssss!!!

Hi there! I'm new here and I just have to say that you are the VERY FIRST person to perfectly describe how I feel when it comes to filming in private,, relaxing, time crunch, pressure, and expectations, aka- 2:00 scaries. I had to give up caffeine but I EAT CHOCOLATE CHIPS. Thank you. I don't feel as weird now and seeing how you power through gives me hope and motivation to keep going.

Breathing room is SO important ❤️ So so happy you got this time away. Thank you for pouring your heart into these videos. I genuinely adore watching them.

i relate so much to your anxieties about being productive or "wasting the day" by not relaxing the "right" way

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about anxiety and content creating and being productive. I’ve had all of those feelings and it makes me feel so normal 🥰🤗❤️

Thank you for being so transparent… your break room song turned out AMAZING!!!

My favorite was watching you record the song and how excited you were when it was finished. I shared in your joy because that is a great feeling. I also know the feeling where you won’t know if a recording is actually good until you step away and come back to it the next day… Seeing you record the vocals standing, sitting, crouching… ☺️Whatever works, man! I record vocals in my children’s bedroom because it has the best sound proofing. 😊

I love this idea! I live in Colorado and now I want to do this with an affordable place in the mountains. A "sacred creative staycation."

100% feel the 2pm scaries as a mom of 2 little ones. I was working a full time tech job and had to leave to give myself a break because those 2pm scaries and guilt and anxiety just built up over the years. Thank you for sharing!

Love this! Great example of self care and getting your needs met.

Thanks for always being true to yourself (buns and comfy clothes are the best!) and also being willing to be vulnerable! Your advice and sharing about mental health makes me feel less much less alone with my own depression/anxiety/adhd. Now when I'm anxious I now always think about how brave it is to be anxious and still do the hard things anyway. I also love the mindset of "go find less." Thanks for making me laugh and brightening my day! So glad you have a platform. You definitely make the world a better place! ♥️

Work retreats are essential! I’m a mom of 2 little boys and have a fast growing company. I do feel the same guilt you did when I do these but learned that these are so important! I do 2 nights away once a quarter because that’s what works for me and our family. All the best!!

I can’t believe watching Elyse create and eat and just got about her life is just so enthralling but it is! You’re great Elyse! Keep it up.

OMG I feel you about the 2 PM scaries and not getting enough done. Also the anxiety about not relaxing the right way!!

I’m laughing so hard about the nose shadow. Love that you notice the little things and are able to laugh at them. 😂😂

I've been trying to find the right word to describe you......endearing! You are so smart but not afraid to be childlike or show your insecurities and it just makes you a wonderful person to watch and aspire to be like! You are precious! ( I'm a mom! LoL!)

Elyse, you're amazing! I seriously have so much love and respect for you and your talent and your ability to understand how you spend your time wisely. I love that you even take time to deal with your anxiety and still remain cheerful with a smile on your face, I love it. :)

I love that new term Sacred Creativity! That's great! Thanks for sharing your time with us!

Thank you for speaking about being a creative and what that actually means our days (and nights) look and FEEL like.

Anxious to write the perfect comment because I know Elyse *might* read it. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us. Your perspective and talent, and humor and humility and awkward just like everyone else embarrassment… and honest sharing of anxiety and all the thingssss… gives me life. I want to be like Elyse when I grow up.

'good things come from breathing room' should be on merch... I FELT that deeply! ❤️❤️

I've seen some of your reals and your humor reminds me of my oldest son. It's sarcastic yet so warm and fuzzy all at the same time ❤ This is my first time watching a full video and I AM HOOKED. I loved watching this because you are the vocal voice in my head and at the end of the day I am going to drink a white claw and just go with the flow. Just subscribed and turned on all notifications because who doesn't need a little ray of sunshine sprinkled throughout their day 🌞

Your raw honesty is so refreshing and uplifting. Thank you for that!

You described exactlyyyyy how I feel when I get a free day to myself or dedicate a whole day to work on my school stuff. Good to know it's not just me and it's really helpful to hear what you say to yourself in times like that. 💜💜💜 I love and appreciate what you do more than I can express in a RU-vid comment.

When you said, the more chaotic the show, the calmer I feel...you are speaking to my soul, lady! I am the EXACT same way. I struggle with pretty severe anxiety and ADHD, as well, and when I am feeling anxious and overwhelmed, I always go for some mindless, chaotic t.v. Real Housewives of (any franchise) is my #1 go-to! Hahaha! 😂❤

Your voice is phenomenal! And your depiction of your anxiety, self-doubt, guilt...well, we're soul mates. Thank you for everything you share with the world.

Watching you on your journey is healing to me. I don’t know how or why, but I am thankful.

Anxiety about relaxing the “right” way is so real. Thank you for saying that!

So amazingly gifted….just stunning…🎤🙌🏽

"I get anxious that I'm gonna not relax the right way"! 😭I thought I was weird to feel that way, I do NOT know how to relax! Also "The more chaotic the show in front of me the calmer I feel" Ok I swear we're twins... where were you my whole life! Thanks for being so relatable and yourself. xo

This was a phenomenal video. Very intimate with your viewers and your passion for your work. So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing with us!

Elyse, you are a real treat. Thank you for being you. ❤❤❤❤

Wondering why I never knew about your YT channel before. I'm obsessed with the honesty and relatable nature of the content

I totally hit a curb yesterday running to FedEx after work and it made me giggle thinking of you running into one too. Usually I’m immediately embarrassed and filled with anxiety thinking everyone on the world saw it, when more likely no one is even in the parking lot. Thank you for sharing what you do, and normalizing anxiety and how you cope with it. 💜

Oh my god, I loooooooove the whispers in the break room song. I love your beautiful voice!

You are a remarkable soul. You, as you are, light up this world Elyse! Thank you for being willing to share even though it makes you uncomfortable!

Holy cow Elyse...everything you say in this video is something I resonate with. I'm so grateful that you talk about these things because it helps me feel less alone and weird.

Ms. Elyse you truly are such a remarkable human. I don't experience creativity as you do nor the inevitable anxiety your natural genius brings. your content not only delights my spirit with humor and rralism, but it really gives me insight to others around me. this life is so precious in all its both wonderfully symmetric and cattywompus forms. tootles from texas.

I am so happy you took time to enjoy a staycation 😊 and I cannot believe you were staying right down the road from my house! I am a coffee roaster in Lincoln, and operate my roasting business out of my house (currently). I would love to send you a bag of coffee or a bottle of cold brew sometime!

I've been in a creative slump for a little while now. This video has definitely given me some inspiration.

I love this longer format, thanks for sharing. This video just felt magical. ❤️

I can't remember the last time I actually relaxed without worrying I was doing it wrong, feeling guilty for doing self-care/self-love, feeling anxious I'm forgetting something, feeling like I should be cleaning, etc... Ugh! Thank you for sharing this is normal!!! 🥰

You are soooo incredibly talented! I am in awe of you! You do so much while still having anxiety but working through it. I wish I could do that! Love you!

You are AMAZING! I love watching your content; it makes my heart smile. Thank you for sharing these moments and always being so honest.

Holy cow, if I went on a mini vacation alone I’d have the most anxiety I’ve ever felt in my entire life. My husband and baby are my safety blankets. The fact that you even did this in the first place is an accomplishment in my mind.

I feel the exact same way about relaxing, and it being productive with a specified chunk of time. It’s so exhausting.

I’ve just barely started this video but I just want to say that it gives me whiplash every time you mention you’re from Nebraska. I lived in Lincoln for three years which definitely felt a lot longer than three years. I graduated high school from there and got my first job there and had my first love there and all of the crazy things. Those were very important and formative years of my life and it’s just wild to find someone from Omaha on RU-vid. Also I love this idea and definitely need to do this for myself. Take some days to work on things I never have time for in a new location. This is genius. Okay rant over lol

You are such a compelling person to watch

I love that you stand with your foot on your knee when you cook….my mom always did and I do too!

I love this behind the scenes, “real talk” kind of thing. It’s just so authentic and relatable.

I am so grateful for your transparency in your videos! And I echo others in saying "I love your longer content too!"

BTW I love that when you come back with your chocolat, you make your coffee while still having your purse on your shoulder. You are my kind of people. Coffee before comfort! 😜

I absolutely love your content and even though I’m not a content creator. I relate so much to you. Your mind really can play tricks on you. You’re doing amazing and I know you probably hear that all the time but it’s true. Thank you for being so real. I love the extra long videos. Keep being amazing ❤️

I get the 4PM scaries everyday! I thought I have been losing my mind. Loved this sooooo much!!!! Please make more!

Whispers in the break room is amazing! I genuinely love this content and how real and genuine you are with how you create. Keep being your fantastic amazing and beautiful self!

14:57..... Elyse. Bless you, I remember when I was the age that I could drink coffee at dinner and still sleep. Even with ADHD.... I can't. I get the owlies. Very sad. But happy that I can live through you. Keep it up! LOL.