I THINK SUMN IS WRONG WITH ME!!!!!

[@ejspeaks]

Yall good? I'm good. I think. I'm almost certain that I am positively probably okay.

[@L.A.Roberts]

I’m good 😂 Don’t be so hard on yourself Doll. You’re amazing. I’ll give you something to do 😂 I’m rebooting my Conversations with Greatness series and would love for you to be a guest. How do I make a formal request?

[@kalycebrown9753]

I'm good at been lazy. Love from Htown.

[@domz118]

Im sure you're good ❤. It's a time and season for everything... maybe this is your time to rest, not be so hard on yourself? I was in this space from Feb-Apr and it wasn't fun if I'm honest. I gradually came out of my slump. Some days I knocked out all my goals, some days I just knocked out one goal. My best varies from day to day. Some days my best is just getting out the bed. Think of it as an opportunity to not to be so hard on yourself, love yourself, and to take it one day, one moment at a time bc really that's all we have 😊 Especially us black women we will try to conquer the world in one day. Universe/God has a way of telling us to gone sat down somewhere. Much love to you EJ 🥰

[@neshaoinspopolk4417]

Always sending you all the healing positive loving energy your way that I can muster.🙏🏿💜💜👑

[@neshaoinspopolk4417]

I'm hanging in there & doing my best.

[@a_noelle8595]

I'm suffering from CRAD, Covid Related Anxiety Disorder. Yes I just made that up, (or at least I think I did) but I believe some of y'all have it too. Symptoms include many of the things EJ mentioned here. But also things like urge to fight when someone walks up on you in the store. (Me throwing these 'bows wouldn't be an issue if you were 6 feet away home skillet.) Or paranoia when the doorbell rings. (Whodahellisatmydoorunannounced) I'm not going to see. Let me check this ring camera... Can't risk letting Rona in. And my newest symptom, getting offended when someone in the neighborhood dares to be out for a walk at the same time as me and we cross paths on the sidewalk... (What is this a block party??? Sis, no. Let's just do 30 laps in the yard tomorrow lol!)

[@divinelyblessedkb]

😩😩😆😆😆

[@maryc8552]

This is funny. I don't have the anxiety part but I am thoroughly sick of myself and my husband. Ain't neither one of us good for nothing! We did more when working full time and he was 3 states away. Well, we did teach the dogs to walk themselves, cause we do live in the country and ain't nobody else gonna bother them, everybody else inside too right?🤣🤣

[@CeceMack]

This Is Too Funny 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@Naymichelle76]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@myahb1065]

😂😂😭😭

[@monetemery6055]

This touched my heart while I am sitting here on "my corner" of the couch, eating croutons outta the bag like dey chips.😵🤓😜😵

[@LBDBeauty]

😂😂😂

[@JazzyScorpio11]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryzahara06]

Lol

[@RhoyalOne1922]

😂😂😂

[@marissawilson4644]

OK fam!

[@jessicaaudate]

Yes the Coronavirus guilt is real. If I wash the dishes and do the laundry ON THE SAME DAY I feel great and exhausted. 🤣😔😂😖

[@himeemurangi9124]

Damn!!! That is soooo me😃

[@JessicaSmith-ie7cm]

Haha. Same!

[@chris-hz8wp]

Lmao same and throw in some light, very light, cleaning of the room and I’m done

[@katwoman1883]

RIGHT!! 😂🤣😆

[@thatbobbi]

😆👏

[@23ahndra]

You over here strumming my pain with your fingers and singing my life with your words...😩

[@dmblake4]

🎶🎵🥁

[@noneofyourbusiness302]

Killing me softly with his love 💘 😻 💜

[@NurseYI]

THIS

[@TheRealRoxan]

I literally busted out laughing when I read this!!! Thank you!

[@megaJ0Y]

Ok...I had to read it twice and noticed it sounded oh so familiarized! Nice One! 😁👏🏽❤🎶🎤🎧

[@dietrich2894]

You’re just in a slump just like the rest of us. I recently purchased my home and while at work, I was always saying I need time to decorate. Now that I have the time, my walls are still bare! I don’t even muster up enough motivation, energy, whatever you want to call it, to even do my online shopping to order the decorations I know I want. But you best believe I’m caught up with ALL of my tv shows and KZbin content.😂😂 #FixItJesus

[@lateriasinsight1868]

@Lonesome Dove Yass lawd😄😄 all caught up

[@JessicaSmith-ie7cm]

Not ALLL if them huh🤣

[@dietrich2894]

@@JessicaSmith-ie7cm Yes ma'am!😂

[@Roses-Peonies]

Same Sis; I have a new 4 bed 3 bath house with bare walls..lmao BUT, in our defense, the stores have been closed/bare so..🤷🏾‍♀️ Hey, at least we are looking at bare walls in a house instead of an apartment! Congrats! #movingonup #finallyhomeowners

[@ms.swright9377]

😂😂😂 THAT'S FUNNY

[@dietrich2894]

“Will and Jada done already worked it out.”😂😂

[@ebonypatterson745]

Made me holler 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣🤣

[@reginaarmstrong1018]

I think we all have our "sorry" days well to be honest weeks 😂 it's normal. I keep trying to think of something I can sell but then I turn on Netflix.

[@lateriasinsight1868]

@Regina Armstrong 😄😄 Yass lawd! Same here✋

[@thoney30]

Facts! 😁

[@pualenaisz4403]

Why's is this so like my everyday life?😬😣😉

[@courtneybrown9406]

That Netflix will suck you in

[@reginaarmstrong1018]

@Jilly Bean 😂

[@pualenaisz4403]

I've got 1,000 things to do on my quarantined list... I've done 2 ...I think I'm doing very well...😒🙄😉

[@twill1007]

😂 you go girl

[@shannontidwell5724]

Yes!!!!!! I feel you!🤣🤣

[@elwandaa1882]

4 months being Quarantine has truly drained me mentally and physically. I've been saying I'm going to work out for at least 2 months, and when that day and time comes around...I say...maybe later. No motivation at all. I need HELP!😂

[@amadiwilliams9703]

Same

[@melindad7541]

Same #JesusTakeTheWheel

[@ellenl9774]

I changed my undies today, and I’m proud! 😂

[@mominor6913]

Lol

[@mebellinelll1574]

I took a shower!

[@MsAfroangel]

Undies? Corona Commando. ✊🏾

[@Maestro4Mayor]

Case and point

[@Maestro4Mayor]

Amanda G ✋🏽

[@rlae2006]

Girl, this virus has us feeling like free prisoners. Mentally we are suffering... anxiety, depression, lack of motivation...the list goes on. It's crazy how restrictions on your life can make you feel so trapped. Most goals need positive energy to execute them. I believe in the power of prayer to help us overcome and make it through this.

[@neshaoinspopolk4417]

Sending you all socially distant hugs.

[@tarawalker7193]

🤗

[@Roses-Peonies]

Back at you 🤗😀

[@neshaoinspopolk4417]

@@tarawalker7193 🤗

[@neshaoinspopolk4417]

@@Roses-Peonies 💜🙏🏿

[@myahb1065]

Sending you one as well!!!❤

[@thoney30]

Nope you are doing ok. The Rona has drained all of us! I have no energy! I was like I could have learned a new language by now! 😢😢😢

[@tyesativa]

Yay for a new post! -- I like just "Wigs" also, you're not lazy we all in the slump

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

"The execution of my intention have been trash" I feel you 😂😂😂

[@MammaKush88]

I hit the like button when u said "I'm trash" becsuse.. I feel like dam I must be trash.. I havnt even worked out. Not once

[@Awwayzme]

Me either and I'm getting bigger 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@resa31802]

But I think about it every day so that must count for something.

[@beautifulvirgonurse4104]

Theresa Lawson yes that part! The thought is just as exhausting 😂

[@NinaLBGallow1976]

I was trying to do Planks. I got to Day 4 of 30 and stopped.

[@lovemary6555]

I haven't worked out either and know I'm🗑️cuz I want to workout, walk, something but in these last 4 months I watched a (as in one) workout video instead 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣 smh. I'm gonna get there... One of these days...

[@tinybird2413]

When there was no pandemic, stores were open during regular hours, theaters and restaurants were open and you were allowed to see your friends and family, and have gatherings, you could go to parks, and public pools. In essence there was more freedom, therefor more incentive to have free time. Your free time felt more precious and finite so you were motivated to fill it with as much as you could. With the pandemic, you are isolated whether you are buying groceries or are at home. There is the constant pressure of bad news, but there is no outside way to cope with it - Like, you can't go out with your friends for some drinks. What you're experiencing is symptoms of depression and it will take a real mental effort to get even the simple things done. I still work during this time, but with reduced hours. I will sometimes have 3 or 4 days off at a stretch and I am so exhausted physically and emotionally I don't feel like doing anything meaningful or productive when I am home. It's just recovery. But it's too much. I've been forcing myself to do at least one productive thing a day; It might be cleaning the kitchen. It might be doing laundry. It might be doing something for my neglected side hustle just to make sure I still have the skills. It doesn't have to be something big. And it might get a little better each day. But yeah it's going to take some effort that it might not have before. I just have to say you've helped me a lot, even with this video.

[@deborahgoodwin1379]

Good point.

[@RhoyalOne1922]

This is true

[@ntaan-yuh4885]

Chile I been out of work since August 2018. I was injured and my job paid and retired me..I’m only 42. I’ve worked since I was 13 so I’m tired. Apparently the Lord thought I needed a loooooong vacation. I need to do more but I AINT...until tomorrow...maybe.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ntaan-yuh4885]

Elle Brown yes

[@ntaan-yuh4885]

Elle Brown amen!!!!

[@realashandaatlarge]

I've been in self-quarantine for 10 years as a homeschool mom. I've been a Content Creator for 2 years. I learned a lesson many years ago along my homeschool journey: FIRE THE COMMITTEE IN YOUR HEAD. Agh... See there, now you can breathe. . Proud of you EJ, you make me laugh when I need it most. P.S. I am getting ready to put my merch back up now that my platform is growing. Blessings.

[@jojo-dtspcason5204]

EJ Girl. I’m suffering from the same disease. When you find out, let me know what is going on. 😟

[@a_noelle8595]

We all have it sis. Some of us are just more functional than others. That's the gag.

[@resa31802]

Its just anxiety and depression. It is exhausting but treatable. I went to my doctor and she was like sweetheart, you're depressed. She gave me some meds and told me that exercise would be really helpful. I'm just too tired to exercise.

[@GM-lj3xr]

I think we should all give ourselves some credit. We've had to adjust to teleworking, home-schooling kids, grocery shopping with little on the shelves, using make shift masks to travel to 3 different stores hoping to find toilet paper all while dealing with a pandemic, civil unrest and complete uncertainty of what each day will bring. We've lost income, we've lost sleep, we've maybe even lost our faith in humanity. So if you can get up each day and muster the energy to cross one item off a to-do list you're awesome even if that 1 item is simply "make it thru this day". You're winning!

[@VICTORIA-bb1dz]

When I started sweating while doing the laundry and cooking dinner, I knew I needed to make a change during this quarantine🤔

[@meganmichaels9510]

🤣

[@angelistringfellow]

Girl, if you live in the south that's just humidity. 🤣 It's been terrible!

[@mishaytv]

I've been thinking about this too. The thought I keep having is that we are just part of a very driven culture, where we are always off to what is next. We don't even celebrate an accomplishment, we just feel disappointed in ourselves for not completing it sooner. I think this quarantine environment has made some of us just say "oh I can slow down? PRAISE GOD!!!! I'm slowing alllllllllll the way down 🤣". That is definitely what has happened to me. I'm not a lazy person. I'm someone who has challenges with staying present and slowing down half the time so now I'm feeling "lazy" because for once I'm not running around like crazy. I went from one end of the spectrum to the other, and I fully expect after I have detoxed from my "you're doing to much" lifestyle that I will make my way back to the middle. Hopefully when the world turns back on I'll have some better boundaries and habits in place by then so I never feel the need to chill this hard again in the future. 🤣

[@deborahgoodwin1379]

I absolutely agree with your comment.

[@tinathomas7659]

You might be just drained. Getting inundated with constant doom and gloom eventually takes it toll. Life has shifted in a way that it'll never be the same again. For some, THAT reality has set in, and has caused plenty of folks to crash. Stillness is still a move though. No worries. After you take the pressure off, your creativity will flourish. 😁

[@shadowburrito4]

I've started swiping left whenever I see negative stuff. I only check the news 2x' / week. Turns out, nothing has changed & I still can't do anything about any of it. Can only try to keep my head up.

[@e.janine1600]

Well said.

[@fromlissawithlove]

Oooh Queen I love this! 🙌🏾❤💚🖤

[@msc902]

Well said!! Thanks

[@gracestv7001]

I tried to be productive and paint my room by mixing two colors together now all 4 of my walls are different colors and im busy trying to make it look like I meant to do that ....yea being creative is overrated i clearly should have stayed on my couch 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@tresboujay]

Who else here is watching from the bed? 🤣 Sorry! 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@laticiabrice7130]

@ejspeaks Grant yourself some grace. Here are some helpful tips. 1. You might be a Visionary. We tend to have many ideas and passions but lack follow through. People like us need to hire someone to do the tasks we do not like to do. 2. When you write your lists and goals, you also need to write down the steps for each one. So instead of saying shoot a video, write down the steps it takes for you to do it. Sometimes we give ourselves too many things to do because we underestimate how long it takes to get something done. Then we beat ourselves up for not getting it done. 3. We need to change our mindset and habits in order to become the person that can meet and sustain our goals. 4. We need to make the things we ought to do very easy to do. When something is easy to do, we are more likely to do it. I hope these tips help you or someone else.

[@victorialafrange5112]

So, can I just stalk you for the inspiration or not ? Great points

[@mightycilien1609]

Needed to read this, thank you!

[@laticiabrice7130]

Victoria Lafrange 😆 yes.

[@laticiabrice7130]

mightycilien1609 I know what you mean.

[@technojunkie123]

I saw the exact quote you're talking about when I was on LinkedIn one day while doing some job searching and LEMME TELL YOU this idea is 100% GARBAGE We are all dealing with an UNPRECEDENTED amount of stress, anxiety, death, sickness, riots, unemployment, and more, and the idea that we should be hustling & grinding right now despite everything going on is tone-deaf and out of touch with reality. If ppl created stuff and built stuff and all that jazz during the pandemic & riots good for them - but that's not the norm for most and no one should feel ashamed if they're just trying to make it from day to day right now PERIODT!

[@sandricohuzzie2732]

Say it now for the people in the back who didn't hear you!!!!Amen!!!Just taking it one day at a time is alot on an average day.This is not a normal situation and all of us are learning how to readjust to this "new"way of living.Lets. stay Prayed up people and masked up as well!!!!

[@denicewms]

Ma'am you (& your comments section) have just motivated me to deal with 3 weeks of laundry that made it from the dryer to a few surface areas, including top of deep freezer. Sadly, it was not on my to-do list but I'm about to take care of it & 1 check list item. I would not have been able to define myself as 'Sorry' without your help. Truth is just the beginning. #let'sgo

[@dyoung2739]

The pandemic made me sorry. My house should've been reorganized by now.

[@twill1007]

I was able to do a lil somethin with bathroom lol

[@BeatriceWells]

Same her...

[@toniehgorgla9329]

I love how you have this therapeutic videos but yet keep it so funny and light hearted... Awesome and you wrote a whole book that's awesome

[@LouLou-bu2th]

I’m back to work, but yeah - gained weight and accomplished nothing while I was home with all that free time. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I think we’re all in a state of WTF.

[@Blackstar81]

I am in the same boat I had my moments of feeling guilty. Then I thought about it, maybe it is my time and many others to just chill out. Prior to this pandemic we all was constantly on the go from working, creating etc. It like now take a break and that is okay. Don't feel guilty, you are not alone In this space we are in with this pandemic.

[@divine.1.Z]

Love this video EJ! You are not alone! We are all adjusting to, and navigating through this change of everything we knew, not to mention trying to keep ourselves and families well and healthy. If the most you do each day is make it through, be okay with that until you move to the next stage. We're all in this together!❤🥰🙏🏾‼️

[@TL-kt2ye]

I'm essential so nooooo free time. I've been working MORE. However, I have bought the equipment to start on my dreams. If I could get a day off, maybe I'll actually start. Lol

[@MisterConcise]

I’ve been trying to get my Real Estate license and I was supposed to take the course a long time ago but haven’t done it yet. Got furloughed from my job so I’ve had nothing but time. But idk still haven’t signed up but I’m bout to tho frfr. 😂

[@ashleyhenley8413]

Im getting my lincese to become a Financial advisor

[@deborahgoodwin1379]

Me too

[@LeDoux_T]

Still haven’t signed up yet huh 🧐🤣🤣🤣

[@SoNewOrleans1]

Not just you! Lots of people feel like that, including me

[@you_can_call_me_T]

This blessed me, because I've felt the same way. Watching this and reading the comments helps me feel less guilty and less alone in this coronaslump. I thought something was wrong with me too.

[@johnnieareese7483]

Pandemic time off is nothing like time off before. We all are semi or fully depressed or just in a place of uncertainty.

[@tarawalker7193]

Girl, Yes to all! Sometimes I work hard, some days I don't feel like doing anything. Sometimes I'm majorly stressed because of the state of the world, and some days I feel full of ideas. I have chalked it up to I can only do so much. I have a full time job, 2 side businesses, a garden, and a family... I'm doing enough whether I'm doing them all WELL or not. 🤷🏿‍♀️ Cut yourself some slack - we in a PANDEMIC!

[@ladyabercrombie]

EJ, I love you and I love your content. You have given voice to exactly how I (and other people I know) feel. The anxiety an uncertainty of the the global scenario has blocked my creativity and productivity. But please don’t get it twisted. The “real” effects of the pandemic aren’t businesses being closed. The real effects are lives lost. People are literally dying. This thing isn’t something to play with and we can’t lose sight of that. Remembering lives are being lost, keeps my lack of productivity in perspective. 💜

[@LaPeach717]

First of all, you are not trash... Many of us are just in a holding pattern, where its just difficult to get out of.

[@avill012]

I'm dealing with real procrastination issues, no drive, plus emotional warfare. Surrendering it all to the lord is all I can do. And resting in him.

[@rhondacoleman3798]

Dont feel bad, cause I be doing the same thing, and I'm sure that its not just us, lol. Enjoy your day, and it will happen. I love you videos.

[@msjernice]

Working from home and gained 20 pounds that went straight to my stomach 😐☹ I'm blaming rona 🤯

[@heartsprit]

No, it’s not just you sis. 🤦🏾I’m right there with ya’..and don’t give 🤬what people think. I’m in my lane and they better stay in theirs.👊🏾 I’m in a toxic relationship with NETFLIX 🤣

[@nitab1821]

This whole pandemic is really causing stress on our mental health. It's depressing to see that someone else has passed away everytime you log on social media. I'm just tired of it and feeling drained.

[@JAH-iu3yh]

Thank you so much for your honesty. My friend fixin her house, built a computer, started a web comic... I’m over here like maybe I’ll wax that mustache.🤷🏽‍♀️ tomorrow.

[@MW-zm5ss]

I think your the best! You've taken the time to make people laugh... you're a lifesaver!

[@XOXOPriscilla]

Keep doing what you can? I was feeling similar. I’m zoom teaching(😭😱🤪). I’m mentally drained by this corona stuff. My heart is bleeding those suffering. I feel as a woman [black] we will work ourselves into an illness. Thank you for sharing it helped me to recognize my challenges I’m exhausted and need a rejuvenating way to refresh myself 😭🤔🤪😀. Thanks E.J. P.S I would love ❤️ l💕 💗 a Will & Jada parody only if you got it in you.😆. Finally getting some sunshine is real, it improves our moods.

[@Roses-Peonies]

Sis, I have gotten the business idea, the logo, product, and STILL haven't opened shop. 🤦🏾‍♀️ it is on my list of to do's.

[@sashaminx75]

Yaaaaas

[@phillove1015]

Same, I said I can't workout due to lack of time. For 2 months my job cut our hours to 5 so I was available after 1pm...didn't workout once. Now we back to full time hours and I'm back to saying I don't have time to wotkout.....did I mention I work from home and I get off at 4pm🤦‍♀️😳😂😂

[@darvionnegivhan5232]

I'm trying... I also feel like I'm not getting enough done with all this allegedly free time on my hands. It's just guilt and we need to give ourselves more grace. Hugs to you. 🤗

[@akelac]

You as a mother, creator and woman really don’t have “free time” right now. Your time isn’t free it’s different. I’ve loved what you’ve given us during “the Rona “ when you’re in a place where you’re ready to move to that next level, you’ll do it...and nothing will get in your way. Enjoy your “different time” 🥴

[@fromlissawithlove]

For me its definitely the second option. Im working through a LOT emotionally... Like a lot at lot... But Im finding techniques to help. Everyone processes drastic life changes differently. Just be honest with yourself, love yourself wherever you are, and love yourself right on through it ❤

[@daizym.8161]

I have my lazy days. But listen for me covid was the best thing that ever happened to me. I work full time, go to school part time, and i'm a single mom to a 4 year old boy. I did not realize how tired I was of the hustle and bustle of every day life until everything shut down. My work moved me to working from home, school moved online, the first day I did everything from home I was like where t.f did all these hours in a day come from. I have time to work out every day, I eat so much healthier, home cooked meals 3 times a day, house is cleaned every day, so much more quality time with my baby. I love it.

[@tia0120]

You are speaking my language. I feel the exactly same way. I have tons of free time and not one ounce of motivation to do anything. I make a schedule for the day and the minute I get off track I quit. Everyday is just the same as the next. Wake up, try, go back to bed. Wake up, try, go back to bed. Hope it changes soon.

[@eternityhunter78]

In the beginning of this quarantine I was super excited and started my own blogging website. However as things keep going I have lost the creativity to write. I’m not home I’m uprooted jumping from place to place. And I think just the uncertainty of normalcy and all the bad things we are forced to consume through social media is just sucking the creativity out of me.

[@raneshabrown4110]

Being a teacher to my 8yr old is hard the virus has caused stress where I have to force myself to stay together daily

[@sb5839]

You have a book and a full time you tube page. Trash never, even if you don't post anymore pieces of you have been left on the internet through your comedy and your book. You already got this. Accept that you don't won't to do more right now and that's OKAY! ENJOY your couch and netflix remember you had to work to get that too.

[@mjclo3901]

Honestly this pandemic jacked up my lil mentality...even though I’m working on a new job-it’s still ughhh mentally sometimes. Just try to make the most of it, even if it’s folding clothes cause chile before “The Rona” they would’ve definitely sat in the dryer all week 😂 Try to make the most of the day🤗💛💯✌🏽

[@kimangrum2576]

EJ, you're not alone... I'm in the same situation as you just described and since I'm from Louisiana...my family says I'M SORRY! Now what?🤗🤭😴😷

[@deeyoung4583]

I am screaming!! This was me when you said the time don’t feel free because everyone is there!! 😅😂😂 Get out the bed and make it!!! Crying over here!!

[@ShawneeETV]

EJ, it's not just you. I am reposting content I already created just to stay present. Doesn't even make sense. I know. However, I have done some things. I am giving myself 3 things a days to do. That's it. The pressure is real, but so are INTERRUPTIONS! Kids talking none stop. Then, I have the nerve to be a present and affectionate parent. Translation: MORE WORK. But hey🤷🏿‍♀️ I'm getting there. Some things are getting done. I created an online course. I am rebranding and making business purchases and smart investments. You've made videos and appearances. Girl, you got this!

[@cassandrawright2781]

Some of that might be depression. And I aint done shit. Sooooo.....

[@davidburton3275]

It's not just you,I was laid off in April with big plains,yet here I am in July. Looking for a new job and healthcare. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you.

[@resa31802]

Can we say no motivation and all the stress! This is so me. Doc says its depression. Meds help. But you have accomplished something. You survived!

[@KayQhosa]

Pandemic Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD. We feel you!! You've helped us get through the last few months so we need you to be ok. Hugs.

[@the_faithful_healer1]

Well, so much truth and revelation in this video! It’s funny how we answer ourselves when we are asking those intrusive questions. 1) There is pressure to create, however I have learned to be patient with myself. 2) I have learned to honor my body, my thoughts, and my soul. 3) I have learned to value the impact of one vs valuing “power in numbers.” 4) Celebrate your accomplishments and not to label anything small or large. Obedience is obedience. 5) Revisit errr thang you said and ask yourself “ am I a good steward of time?” If yes-- clap clap clap and carry on-- if no-- clap clap clap and carry on! 💯❤️ We can exchange energy again-- if need be!!!! 🙌🏼

[@songofjoy446]

Glad you made this post... and to see others relate...whew!. ..I thought it was just me. I'm a homemaker and since the pandemic, the kids schedules came to an abrupt🛑 stop, it jacked my routined schedule. I dunno what to do with myself. At first I was happy to catch a break, NOW it's like🙄🙁.

[@gwenb123]

I am spending all of my life savings on art supplies! It has become an addiction. Finding out, to my dismay, that more toys do not make me paint better. Keep speaking, EJ, love it!👏😎🥰

[@karendiesel2357]

I feel the same way, I know I am definitely depressed which in turn has turned off my creativity, all we can do is take one day at a time, give yourself credit even for the small stuff "getting out of bed" things will get better, don't lose the Faith!! Sending everyone positive vibes and praying you all be blessed tremendously this week!!

[@robbie3709]

You’re AWESOME!!!! It’s just time to pause... We’ll all get back to it when it’s time. You’re doing AMAZING EJ

[@herbsandberries]

“You are not alone” in my MJ voice. I already had a business and I started another one during the pandemic and I still struggle. I have orders to create and I will curl up in my bed and do jigsaws on my tablet. I have been wfh then entire time but I took the summer off from college so to me I have a ton of time. I feel like I’m wasting it. I’m on the verge of starting a 3rd business but I don’t want to put on a mask and go to Michaels to get the supplies. I shut down at the thought of it. I have to constantly remind myself that the stereotype that all black women are Superwomen and can do all things and be all things at the same time with the weight of the world on our shoulders is trash. Being lazy, or resting your mind body and soul for an entire season is OKAY. Even God rested. Breaks are real, healthy, and needed. The pandemic is a trauma on everyone and don’t regret coping with it in a way that works for you

[@msc902]

Ej you hit the nail on the head with this one! I’m in the same boat. I think it’s the effects of all the unknowns & the weight of all that this year has brought on. Haven’t been able to do much of anything for my small biz.

[@sandywright-leonard5238]

I forgot y’all were still at home😳 #RN #nuffsaid #jealous

[@rashidanjackson]

Thanks for serving!

[@feliciadunn644]

Girl you need a hug!!! I’m the same way. I end up sleeping my day away because I’m so lazy and comfortable in my bed.

[@VivKittie32]

Love your shirt girl! I’d wear it everywhere. 😂

[@sxycoed2003]

This video should come with a trigger warning. 😳

[@LeDoux_T]

🤣🤣

[@Plantlady70]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aprilpyatt4346]

Chile, you good! Some people are doing either everything or nothing. Hang in there... you are not alone. You will hit it soon 🙌🏾🤗

[@goldenisisthehealingtruth3038]

I don’t feel guilty because I have been healing on the soul level. Be sweet to yourselves 💜🌞

[@sashaminx75]

Damn , I thought I was the only one.... I thought I should have been opened my online store by now , but I keep praying and wondering why my bed and chill looks better everyday!! 🤦🏾‍♀️😆💯👍🏾

[@Blessedbyvypercc]

It’s very hard to find inspiration and structure yourself and your day, when you’re in your home that’s meant to be safe and relaxing. I struggle with this too, I think everyone is. Don’t get down on yourself.....just do the best you can! 😊 focus is hard to come by during this time.

[@janeromeeks8862]

I totally understand you. I'm going through the same thing right now and I can tell you that for me, it's like finally standing still after running a race for so long. You're not "sorry." You are legitimately going through something. I know I am.

[@saraheaston5098]

When you started tryna come up with names for your wig business 🤣🤣 Funny (and truuuuth) as always!! Your brows give me life!! Make sure that's on your list!! 😍😍

[@latunshapatterson]

EJ don't feel bad I have been telling myself (since February) that I needed to do the lining over in my cabinets under my sink & counters I've had all the materials for months now & TODAY I finally did it

[@Ashley-tl7iw]

It’s all good boo! I’m not a creator but I can say that you should move at your own pace. You will get the flow when you get the the flow:) the next time it’s always worth the wait !!!!!!!

[@deborainciong9406]

Wow! Thank you for saying it. I think guilt kept me from admitting that I felt the same way. I think yourfeeling what so many people are feeling but don’t know how to say it. Thanks EJ

[@deshawnabuchanon2984]

I love you, you keep me laughing and you keep me at peace and make it easier for me to be on the phone with my customers at work

[@sarahbingley8703]

I’m not a creator, but I just want to tell you I love your videos. You are all kinds of awesome, don’t beat yourself up because it’s really weird right now. Like you said we are all crazy lol!! Much love to you ❤️

[@bebeheart5128]

3-4 months of free time but was it really free time? Most of us are spending this time trying not to get sick and take care of families and trying to figure out how to survive. Girl don't be hard on yourself, just take your time.

[@ALexi-2002]

I haven't related to a video so much until now 🤗🤣🙋🏻‍♀️

[@rashidanjackson]

Sis...Or maybe you needed a break so you can be the best you you can be?!?! I think you’re doing JUST fine esp. since you said you were on medical leave and have a whole family at home. I know as a teacher while everyone was on break during this pandemic and quarantine and teachers were still working. So in my summer, I’m chillin, okay?! There are some things I need to do because I’ve decided I’m not returning to the classroom next year and I have a part time job currently. There are businesses I want to create and have started on. But I’m getting things done as I can. I’m not receiving this pressure from the internets because like you said they 👏🏾 don’t 👏🏾 know 👏🏾 me! They don’t know my story. Periodt! So do you sis!

[@ImLivingJoyfully]

Girl you are not alone... you preaching to the choir right here... me, I'm the choir. 🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@ramat82]

We're all experiencing grief related to how life was before this GLOBAL PANDEMIC compounded by a lack of leadership that values profit over people. It's a lot to handle. I had a list of about 5 to-dos today and instead took a 4 hour nap. My strategy is to do one thing, even if that's making the bed but I didn't even do that today. I've drastically lowered my expectations of productivity and creativity of myself and that has helped me be more kind to me. There is definitely NOT anything wrong with you. Give yourself some grace.

[@jaelak8223]

Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, you are enough. Get your rest and do what you can everyday with realistic goals- you got this. We got this 💕

[@SuzWhat]

I’m sorry too. Love you. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love...Suz What 🌻🌼🌻🌼

[@pinksunflower206]

This is exactly how my experience during the pandemic is going! Thank you so much for making this video 💛

[@reginawest7852]

Thank you for bringing us all together over this. Cant find the actual words but I know I relate...you're def not alone. Appreciate you! Stay strong🙏