How I took care of myself when life got too much

[@bertoltbrecht5303]

this video found me at the right time. feeling super overwhelmed right now and it's really taking a toll on my mental health. I need to take a step back and find moments of rest in my daily life. thank you for sharing your little journey

[@lovesoup.studio]

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[@mk.am.]

I'm 2 minutes in, just a quick comment before I watch the rest of the video: I missed you and I love your content!! I'm glad you took the time you needed to sort your thoughts/ emotions and see things through a different perspective. I struggle with stress a lot too and I said the same with you "I can't live like that for the rest of my life". ❣

[@lovesoup.studio]

so happy to be back! 🥰

[@_wallflower]

"In this slowness, I felt the abundance of time" was really beautiful. Often, even while on vacation, I always feel like I don't have enough time to do all the things I want and need to. Looking at it from that perspective - of taking it slow and feeling like there can be enough time/there is enough - was refreshing and inspiring. Thanks for this reminder. ❤

[@lovesoup.studio]

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[@elloelloally]

First few seconds in and I already relate so hard. I've been clearing my space and spent some quality time with my mum recently and I think it's helped a lot. So glad to see you spending more time on yourself, evolving and learning more about you and your needs, setting boundaries, finding out what you truly want and value. The cycling route you took is something I would like to attempt one day and a perfect example of what one could miss if deciding on the faster more "efficient" path, you do really need to slow down and smell the roses to appreciate what you have and to give yourself space to simply be. I've missed your videos, but I will wait patiently for any you post in future, if indeed you are able to/want to. Missing Japan right now! I fell in love a little with Yokohama on my last trip in March 🥺❤

[@lovesoup.studio]

Oh Ally thank you! You would enjoy the route very much I think! Very peaceful and you can go at your own pace ❤️

[@bowabowadoggo]

Oh, and thanks for posting this video! I'm in a similar situation and it reminded me that I need to rest first. Especially social networking... lately I feel like no matter how hard I try, I don't get any results back... so I'm trying to cut back a bit. ご自愛ください🍵

[@lovesoup.studio]

❤️ thank you! It’s sad to hear social media has affected so many people too 🥲

[@aprilbloomingvt]

Im happy to see you back and healthy 💗 Ive been watching your channel for a long time and I always loved your personality and art. Being a creative is hard and I related so much to what you where telling and made me take a step back and think about everything too. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and helping other people understand you and themselves a little better. Much love and health for you and your husband 💕

[@lovesoup.studio]

Thank you so much 🥹❤️

[@waownou]

Wow, it's rough that i relate so much to your experience the beginning. 😢 but hey.. i guess we're not alone and it gets better!!!

[@lovesoup.studio]

we're not ❤

[@ollie6563]

thank you so much for making this. somehow, your videos always seem to say exactly what i need to hear ♥

[@lovesoup.studio]

You're so welcome! 🥰 thank you for watching!

[@shingoseto8788]

Thank you for sharing your important insights in the video. By the way, I love the Shimanami Kaido too.

[@lovesoup.studio]

It was so lovely 🥹💛!

[@freakMasha]

I'm glad you're back! Love your art and videos

[@lovesoup.studio]

Thank you so much!

[@louisebrixi1281]

thank you for this video, i was really needing something like it ♥

[@lovesoup.studio]

You're so welcome!❤️

[@AbbeySy]

Happy for you for finding your rhythm again! I love the Protect Your Goose tip, I will keep that in mind 💛

[@lovesoup.studio]

thank you Abbey! ❤️ looking forward to us being here & growing for years to come 💕

[@astromei]

So happy to see you back here and took really good care of yourself through this transition. Thank you for sharing your journey in life with us - and of course, your beautiful creative self 💕

[@lovesoup.studio]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you!

[@marchenjoy]

Sai!! Thank you so much for this video... it's a great reminder that it's so important to stay connected to ourselves and what we value and brings us joy. Your thoughts were very relatable and I'm glad to hear you were able to make time for yourself. I hope you can continue to find moments and things that uplift you and inspire you. Also, this piece turned out beautifully! I loved it the moment I saw it on Instagram ☺💕

[@lovesoup.studio]

Thank you so much 🥹💖

[@WauryD]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It takes great strength to be vulnerable with strangers, and I hope it can encourage more people to take care of themselves first. Happy to have a video from you again, but most of all happy to know you have found a what is right for you!

[@lovesoup.studio]

thank you! ☺️

[@itsdaksha]

Really missed you❤

[@lovesoup.studio]

🤗 thank you!!

[@soba_toro]

大変な中、動画あげてくださりありがとうございます😭 決して無理せず、ご自身のペースで活動なさってください。 貴女の作品が大好きです❤️

[@lovesoup.studio]

優しい言葉ありがとうございます😭❤️

[@shantelle8674]

I was just thinking about your art and channel the other day and wondered what you might be up to! I’m so happy you are on this journey and. I hope you are feeling better after treating yourself kindly. I am on a similar journey too after being made redundant from my job. After a few months I am only now becoming content with distressing and slowing down. I really resonated with your video. Thank you and I wish you well ❤

[@lovesoup.studio]

Thank you! I wish you all the good things on this slowing down journey of ours 🤍

[@kanachiaki]

I kinda relate, I also thought that being super stressed out to the point that I had physical pain was somewhat normal. Then I had to go to physio-therapy coz I didn't take much care about myself and the therapist, while working on my stiff neck/shoulder/back, said that he never met someone so tense (I was rock solid) ...and I thought it was normal >< That got me thinking about all the ways stress was affecting me without me even noticing (mentally and physically). Rest is paramount even tho I too feel guilty when I take some. The goose story was very interesting btw. Thanks for sharing 💖

[@lovesoup.studio]

Oh I relate to this so much! Masseuses use to always tell me how tense my neck and shoulders were 😓 learning how to relax my body has been life changing (could be a whole other video 😂) so important to take care of ourselves 💛

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

Welcome back to KZbin. Nice painting 🎨🖌️

[@lovesoup.studio]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@cyber_future]

love your art, videos, and that you're talking about this~~ this is all so mutual, and so many are dealing with this, too 😥 ~ so appreciate the honest convos and your fresh perspective on this 🌟💖 also, take your time~! i also agree with the idea (and have also adapted this since the start of 2024) to basically go with the flow in my postings, etc. it's about working within our personal timeline and not algorithms^^

[@lovesoup.studio]

❤️❤️ thank you! I am doing the same, it’s so important to understand our own timing ❤️

[@mickeeva]

i’ve missed youu! so happy to have you back ❤️

[@lovesoup.studio]

Yay! Thank you!❤️

[@checkplease4532]

best wishes, Sai!

[@pomana]

I will try to visit the gallery in melbourne this month. Love your video.

[@lovesoup.studio]

❤️ please do! I hope you enjoy all the lovely art ☺️

[@168xxxxxxx]

thankyou❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovesoup.studio]

Thank you ☺️💕

[@magicmyth2635]

Are you going to make prints of this cute picture because i can relate so much to the " i am so over it" part on it. 😅❤

[@lovesoup.studio]

yes!! I'm releasing limited edition prints this coming weekend ❤️

[@jennyfermariadelarosazunig2625]

Algún Patreon de Colombia??

[@eroane]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Your painting is super cute x legit❤❤❤❤❤❤ Keep Calm & Paint On…^______

[@lovesoup.studio]

thank you!!

[@EM1EM100]

こんにちは🤗 勘違いしてました😅てっきりアジアの辺りに住んでるのかなと思い込んでました🙇💦 英語が流暢なので🤣✨ 息抜きできたなら良かったです😌.. 𓈒𓏸 動画は楽しみですが、お身体をゆっくり休めてください*ᕷ˖° 大好きです❤❤

[@lovesoup.studio]

ありがとうございます❤️

[@DebiCristy]

Sai, I rarely comment anywhere but I just want to say that I relate to this.. 🥲 Thank you for sharing this with us, I'm so glad that you took some time off for yourself and be able to come back stronger than ever. Welcome back and please always take care! 🤍

[@lovesoup.studio]

Thank you so much 😭💕 it is good to be back ❤️