Keep it Super Simple

If the existential anxiety gets to you, keep things super simple. We tend to complicate things and try to find meaning in the depths of living. A lot of the time, just enjoy the show and pass time the way you deem meaningful. We're all basically doing the exact same thing, just in different ways.
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Scott Ste Marie speaks across North America about emotional wellbeing, mental health and our innate need for connection. His history with mental health challenges have allowed him to develop a strong sense of empathy and compassion with his audiences and those he works with personally. Music is his true obsession as he plays the guitar, drums and sings.

[@depressiontoexpression]

God Bless You Everyone! Looking forward to seeing your comments and how you "need, want and get lost" in the passing of time. Join my free newsletter here: www.scottstemarie.com/freefromanxiety

[@elizabethCorkins83]

Hugz 🫂

[@JPDoesLeague]

I have depression and anxiety and found your channel last week. Since then on my lunch breaks i just close my eyes and listen to your episodes. You are such a comfort to me. Thank you for your work Scott. You are an amazing person.

[@depressiontoexpression]

Thank you! I’m making the next episode an hour so u gotta take a longer break 🎉

[@Zuzzamma]

yyyyesss!! honestly I feel that I have depression and I found myself on a very hopeless shithole - stuff aren't working out, I don't have ANY external support, I am just so done. I crave comfort, coziness, attention and my work to bring as prgressive amount of income as it used to. I am worrying about paying off my bills, about not eating because of lack of finances, and I feel that if nothing i gonn change in a month - than I prefer to commit a suicide than become homeless or go back to my parents. After sleeping for 12 hours again, today I woke up when it was already dark, scrollled for some uplifting stuff on Facebook and just wanted to write on my feed "I'm dying" to hopefully recieve a offer of help. Gladly, I watcged this video, and I gained some sense of light in a tunnel - I will finally drink some ater, eat an apple, take a showerand get to work. But I really would love to have somebody to stick around , motivate and comfort me in person. Thanks again Scott. Your online presence and comforting monologue, means the world to me.@@depressiontoexpression

[@kithu1231]

Scott you are a brother , whom i always wanted in difficult , troubled times without being a burden on you..i have always been suffering from suicidal thoughts , depression , anxiety throughout my whole life , yiu are the light in the darkness.

[@journaling.aw.vlog.37]

Have had this same issue off & on thanks for speaking up. High's and Low's no fun, really hard to trust anyone, trusting anyone is almost worse than to have to sit with the anxiety.

[@AleenKurd]

I graduated four years ago, but I haven't found a suitable job yet. I spent the four years learning some languages ​​and cooking skills. Until now, I can't find anything to do other than spend time learning languages ​​and going to the kitchen to try new foods. Sometimes I get bored and take a break for a while. A week or more after that, I do the same thing. Time passes and you have to choose what you spend. Hopefully, things will get better.❤

[@TENNOM]

I graduated in 2020 when covid shut everything down. Had to move in with my parents, and took over 1.5 years to get my first job. You are NOT worthless just because you haven't found the right job yet. Keep at it and you will find the right opportunity.

[@musiquedepau]

Time stays still when I go swimming...! I m still recovering from a panic attack and from all the reasons leading me to that's episode. Swimming.. keeping routines, among many other simple activities have been my relief.. thanks for your podcast and message. Scott 😊❤.

[@CozyToni]

A simple life feels so good. Over complication is so overwhelming and stressful. Wonderful topic. 😊

[@sahyasamson]

Having health problems, I can be hard on myself not doing or being "enough" - so your message of passing time gently and simply, helps lift the pressure. Thank you for your videos 🙏

[@J3nnycat]

I lose track of time and get lost when I’m making art. It’s always been an escape for me, ever since I was a kid. Thanks Scott for another thoughtful video. ❤

[@milicavojnovic1769]

I am very grateful that I came across your KZbin channel... You spread so much optimism, you inspire people (all over the world). I admire your wonderful soul, energy, warmth, and desire to help those who (like me) feel lonely and misunderstood... I am eternally grateful to you because you helped me when it was the most difficult, and inspired me to be stronger and braver. Thank you for everything you do... Warm greetings from beautiful Serbia!🤗

[@depressiontoexpression]

Thank you! From beautiful Serbia!

[@yollyfit4355]

Thank you so much for this Scott. This is what I needed to hear so badly! I always overthink and over analyze everything. Thinking being a "deep thinker" was a good think. But with this video, you opened up my eyes and I realized it was/is all this overthinking that is actually making me unhappy and more depressed. Thank you for this video Scott. I'll be watching this over and over again. ❤🙏

[@depressiontoexpression]

Zoom out a bit at a time ❤

[@karolinasundkvist5762]

When I go out in my garden, I lose track of time sometimes. There's always something to do, something to look at, maybe someone comes by and we chat for a while. My garden is an awesome place for both physical work and rest. I can't even express how important it has become. Even though it requires some work, it gives so much back. I always feel positive after being outside, even if I only had time to take a short walk around the house. Our garden gives us apples, berries like strawberries and currants, rhubarb, different fresh spices. In the green house we grow different kinds of vegetables. There are wonderful trees and flower beds. I am truly blessed and happy!

[@Thekingisback-du4jn]

Same

[@Zuzzamma]

what a lucky person ypu are

[@martea726]

Sounds fun! My family owns a few large greenhouses, growing tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, and cantaloupe. I thought for sure that I was going to work in an office for the rest of my life, but once I worked as a plant grower with my dad, I knew what my true calling is. Like you, I also feel positive after being outside! Took me awhile to accept the fact that accounting wasn’t my true dream. Eventually I realized I wanted to become an accountant for status and money. Those are fine priorities, but they aren’t my priorities; watching Scott’s videos helped me to see that I value God, family, friendship and fulfillment over material wealth and status. On top of that, I now understand that there is no reason for me to try to keep up with others. I have the choice of making my life fun and enjoyable, and can define my own success. Thanks for this beautiful comment!

[@bearsabovethewave]

Such a simple message, thank you Scott. 🙏🏻

[@thaidenslounge]

Thank you for sharing and helping to pass some time. :)

[@GF86123]

I love your videos.. they make me calm and clear your thoughts.

[@joemanifesto8742]

Your channel and content are what's good about KZbin. To me, there is nothing more important than your content. It should be at the core of where anyone should start to better themselves. Anything else without loving one's self is meaningless.

[@vibeornah]

Your videos are really inspiring to listen to! Thank you!

[@LurkingLinnet]

In the middle of the night getting sick and having an exam tomorrow, THANK YOU

[@11kiki11]

My fav channel, truly makes me think.

[@timspegelcestnik4603]

Walking mountains hiking, feels great refreshed 😅

[@savanna4127]

I often ask myself, what would happen if i got rid of my tv for a month. How would i use my time differently? ❤

[@Rav3r916]

From the wise words of Avril Lavigne, "Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated?"-- amazing song btw. Also, the "oh, it's a dear" for me. 😄 Thank you for sharing this with us, Scott! 🙇🏻‍♂💚

[@depressiontoexpression]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Abby-ix3gs]

Time seems to stand still when I'm in conversation with a friend whom I truly connect with, when I'm listening to a story that I'm engrossed in, and when I am excited about the art I am making. Thanks again, Scott!

[@veronicareka]

I love your videos. They always speak to me and always help me. I feel so grateful to have found your channel and your videos truly resonate with me

[@DahnShaiArtistsandWritersHaven]

I like this line “We're all basically doing the exact same thing, just in different ways.” ~Scott

[@michellet204]

Thanks for your content!!! You are truly a light in this world ❤

[@migzzdabigzzproductionbeat3094]

Hey brother I really appreciate your topic/lecture ! ... it honestly has spoke to me, thank u so much ! 😭😇

[@veronica_960]

Time passes by when I concentrate at something, like work or playing a musical instrument

[@nelilevstek13]

10:23 I love your humour!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 13:49 😂😂😂😂

[@zahraathefree]

That was literally “epic”. I hope you’ll make your life as epic as you wish Scott

[@yaniaja1918]

Thank you Scott. Really need to hear this reminder. Bless you.

[@lalithakrishnamurthy9663]

I have always been afraid of getting lost in doing art lose track of time and feel that life and people have moved on without in that day or the hours Iam lost in that activity so never involve myself totally in the hobby activity and so iam never in the present or enjoy life as iam afraid of being lost!!! Ido not know how to be totally immersed in an activity!

[@martea726]

I totally understand that feeling too. For me the problem stems from comparing myself with others. For example, I’m in my last year of university and my friends like to study a lot while I focus on my hobbies like playing guitar, making investment pitches, working on robotics, and learning about philosophy for fun. Sometimes I feel guilty since my friends are going to get higher grades than me, but then I reason with myself that it doesn’t matter at the end of the day. Really, what is the rush? This is our life and we have to make it one that is worth living. If we structure our lives around the priorities and values of other people, then we have failed to live authentically and originally. It’s my own race and I’m going to run it the way that I want. I also notice that people come and go! I used to compare myself a lot to my best friend of 17 years but now him and I parted ways. Once we stopped talking, I let go of those past comparisons and began comparing myself to new people. With that, I came to realize the uselessness of comparing yourself to others. To take that comparison point even further, we seem to place people on a pedestal and envision them to be 100% happy with their choices in life. This is also ridiculous to me because I’m essentially trying to find instances where I’m a failure compared to people, and this comparison is very unfair since I always neglect the fact that everyone has their own challenges in life, and not everything is as it seems (once you chat with these people sometimes they just spill the truth haha). Don’t be afraid to have fun! Be you! Be unique! We all need things that make life worth living. This world won’t ever stop, and people will be working and hustling. But you know what they’re thinking? They are definitely thinking about the hobbies they want to do when they get home, thinking about their cuddling their pets, thinking about the monotony of their job and wondering if this is really all that there is to life. Point is, we all just need to focus on ourselves and pass time in a way that makes our lives fun. My grandpa always drills this into my head and it’s helped me to enjoy my life. Hopefully this can help you too! Cheers!

[@nurseeautumnn]

Knew he was my soulmate when he said “show your work” was a terrifying memory

[@Qetsia]

😭😭

[@prachijain5113]

Found your channel today and it feels like each episode is exactly what I needed to hear. And I definitely appreciate the repetition :D Been struggling with anxiety and not feeling good enough. Constant comparison, pressure to be the best, and beating myself down is not how i want to pass my precious time. your message and voice are so soothing. Thank you for all you do. You are a beautiful soul! ❤ Greetings from Frankfurt!

[@ashenick]

Scott, I watch you pretty often and you’ve helped me immensely. So funny that you mention the Reddit thing because I had this drunk epiphany reading a Reddit post this week. Timing is wild. Keep up the good work, my friend.

[@savanna4127]

Oh i love this message! I was just thinking of this while i was home sick. I felt bored of just being home sick. I thought to myself, well what would you like to do with this time? Today, i hear this message from you. I often need this reminder. 😊 thank you!!

[@emily34871]

I loose track of time when I'm doing watercolor painting , sewing, making something for someone. I've been wanting to feel that loosing track of time feeling again but I find its hard whenever I lack the motivation to allow art to do that for me and I let all of the other stress that I have mentally take over

[@lexilexikitschart3146]

Yeah my dog had a torn ACL from too much exercise and long walks 😢

[@naysx12]

Hey Scott your videos are great , please keep doing them.. thankyou x

[@caramoonlynn]

Yay! It's Monday!

[@caramoonlynn]

I can play the piano forever

[@Lifeisworthless500]

All this advice I believe is good but what would you tell someone who is struggling in life not due to their choices or decisions but because of things like their place of birth or parents etc etc.... seems to me if you not lucky at birth you will unnecessarily suffer and none of this advice will work coz it's not on them! Taking it easy and riding out the storm my ass! Tell that to the debt collectors and grocery stores.... maybe they will stop charging me during tough times

[@depressiontoexpression]

what would you tell that person?

[@Onthe9thlife3730]

It must be nice to have choices of things you like to do to pass time. I'm a slave in the system no matter what I do. You don't get choices when you're disabled and those "choices" you do get are all destructive to the body.

[@Onthe9thlife3730]

As a person with time blindness time just disappears anyway.

[@HOTBITCHESONLY-qz3fl]

it was too good

[@journaling.aw.vlog.37]

Subway is one of my favorite places 13:56 Roast Beef is great, but the prices are what's crazy the menu has definitely grown my next favorite is Chicken Steak Sub. Not a real fan of meat, the Vegetarian diet is my favorite 🗞️ In a crisis in Florida getting ready to move to a better State, having my hopes set on Pennsylvania