I hit my breaking point...

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[@troupier88]

Nobody cares ? You're wrong. Everybody here cares. Get some, long, needed and well earned rest. Take care of yourself, and Come back to us when It's time. We'll wait.

[@TinyBasementWorkshop]

Hell yes! True!

[@KurtUnger]

Came here to say this too!!! Get good rest!!!

[@bulins]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one wanting to send Laura this same sentiment! We love you and want ONLY the best for you!!!

[@70sMixTapes]

Echo

[@lauraketteridge324]

So true. Laura sets herself a very punishing schedule. Sixteen days continuous work - no wonder a relatively small hiccough feels like a major derailment. Human bodies need rest. Humans also need play. Laura, go and play! Pootle around, make little, inconsequential things. Allow your mind and body to rest. Allow yourself time to read, to draw, to watch youtube, videocall your family. When you are ready, you'll be able to jump back in, and make the big things too.

[@themollybeane]

Relax, recharge, and come back to the house when you’re ready. It’s a HOUSE. It’s not going anywhere. Neither are we. 🥰

[@Tomd8002]

Couldn’t have put it better! ❤

[@susskinsgamer]

Close the fuckin’ door. Good on you for not pushing yourself to the point of torture just for the sake of a video. Love from Minnesota.

[@---l---]

Agreed. Take long vacation. building a house is so much work. Hope you get you just be with friends and family

[@miraaa19]

Exactly!

[@janlint7434]

Hugs. Take a break for as long as YOU need. We ❤ love you and don’t want to see you feeling defeated.

[@jimyoung7090]

Hey Laura this is your 68 year old Uncle Jim in California. Everybody has a breaking point, some higher, some lower. The ones with a high breaking point just crash a little harder. My free advice is walk away for a while and do some things just for you. Go fishing, go camping, go roller/ice skating with friends. Whatever, just fun stuff without goals or deadlines and get your life back on center. But as an example I've had a little fun recreational project simmering on the back of the stove for several months while I took care of the "IMPORTANT STUFF!". This morning I started actual plans and I don't have the right tools/experience to do it so I just dropped the idea. Remember no goals or deadlines! It's taken me a long time to learn the signs that I'm about to crash and burn, it's time to change my course. A little shortcut to getting centered again is to help someone else with something. Uncle Jim.

[@MsCheapface]

Come visit the Central Coast next time you visit California! Paso Robles is waiting for you!

[@jeffdill2]

Thank you for being vulnerable enough to show everyone that it's OK to take breaks, to be honest with ourselves about our mental state, to take care of ourselves.

[@LeeSmith-cf1vo]

I think recognising burnout _before_ it happens is the single best thing anyone can do for themselves

[@KarstenWade]

Yes! That was the part that took the good behavior modeling to greatness.

[@wtfusernamecrap]

It's like practicing an instrument: you stop and pause before you injure yourself so gravely that you can't play anymore. Lass dir Zeit, wir rennen nicht weg 😊

[@perryh.-r.4419]

Seconded. It's so vital to be able to recognize when you're going in that direction, so you can slow down before you hit a wall.

[@LoopyLemon8]

❤❤❤

[@thorsten5052]

So true!

[@mimiconroy2830]

At 70 years old I don't regret anything except not stepping away when my gut told me. Instead charging through to some other potential. REST dear woman, rest.

[@thomashodge1154]

71 and can’t agree more. Anyone who restored a home knows burnout

[@janelte]

Wish, at 58, I had headed my gut more, So often I have felt a job or situation to be difficult and problematic and then my response has been that it is my responsibility to work harder and try more to fix that somehow. After finally doing this in a situation that almost destroyed me, I am trying to retrain myself to heed these intuitions and not to overrule them with my head and sense of duty. So glad Laura is much smarter than I.

[@jetjazz05]

Youngest post yet at 35, but I will say the past 5 to 8 years, I've had to really learn this for myself. Resting and enjoying the life that's yours, the only one you get... it's not worth punishing yourself to deny that in order to garner the approval of a select few "friends" or "family" that don't want that for you. Sometimes that includes yourself! Never be ashamed of the bubbles you blow, for they are yours and no one can take that away.

[@Sweetlyfe]

@@janelteYes same, I moved to the bush and back to nature to rebuild myself, I have a lot less money, but I am happy living closer to nature and living off grid, nature is hugely healing. Take care and all the best.

[@tomasmcmarques]

This is not disappointing! It's about setting boundaries and doing it before the damage hits. This is as important as pushing through. Thank you for speaking about it

[@tomasjosefvela1]

I love how you “needing a break” is a total of 7 days away from a gargantuan project that was supposed to be a “lipstick rehab” but turned into a 2 year+ tear down and totally rehab that includes a series of crash courses in every aspect from the structure to the finishes…. I’m glad you’re catching it before it makes you start to absolutely dread going through that door everyday. It’s a makers vacation… “Im going to spend a week in my shop building something else…. To clear my mind” Love it!!! I really hope it helps you ease the pressure and look forward to seeing what you have in store for the next video 😊 thanks for sharing.

[@Rebecca-hm6pw]

Sometimes the challenge is “I feel bad” and overcoming it is “take care of yourself”

[@cosmicoordinates]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@balaenopteramusculus]

Well said

[@DFarbklecks]

I was here before the premiere and there were some pretty nasty comments when noone had even seen the video yet. I just don't get it. I work in a high stress job and there are days were I just need a break. Not because I don't like my job or because it's not right for me, but because sometimes pushing through is pushing too far and it is so important to recognize when you hit that point and step back, because that's the only way to make it sustainable. I commend you for doing that. It is a very important skill.

[@omgDora]

i guess some people don't understand the point of this kind of videos but they are obviously part of the project?! that is, we want to know what happened with the house this week, and this is literally what happened. i like laura because she gives us the real story not the instagram filter version.

[@KarstenWade]

This is what I came here to say, too, and hope Laura sees the deep appreciation for her continuing to model really great behavior.

[@garthhowe297]

Laura, we do care, we DO care. The house really has been an overwhelming project..time for a mental health break!

[@inMuro]

Yes! And just want to clear something up ---> you don't have to power through!! you can just do whatever you want because we're not here for the power, we're here for you, whatever that is to you at that time more than anything else, i think the n.1 positive comment i've been reading the past year has been just watching you play and mess up and experiment and grow and - overall - be a kind human being with kind human beings around you :) so if anything i think i watch your channel because it's a nice way to be enveloped in kindness and play and i think this video and stepping away from your house is very 'on brand' for that rambling comment but just wanted to say this, because kindness is f*king great ok have a nice day laura cya when we cya!

[@scuzz152]

Laura, I think that KZbin is completely saturated with unrealistic content about projects that are carefully edited to disguise what it really takes to do them. All those videos about "novice" builders that single handedly or with a spouse, throw together a project that is flawless. I've been designing, building, repairing stuff my whole life and I think all that content gives people false ideas about the stresses and sometimes heartbreak involved in building anything. Thank you for being up front and honest. Spot on decision to put your house on the back burner, and don't assign yourself a deadline to get back at it. I'm sure your viewers understand and will happily wait for you!

[@murialpack5350]

I totally agree with that.

[@BradWadeNL]

In a world where we can go, go go, we never know when to stop. As a teacher, this is our reality. Setting boundries and calling it BEFORE we get sick is so important. Rest easy Laura!

[@stevemichael8458]

We see 'Super-human Laura' every week. Today we saw 'Super-smart Laura'. Everyone has their limits. The smart thing is to recognise that are approaching yours (and also to recognise that most of us would have hit that wall far sooner!) I'm pretty sure that most of us who follow you would say the same - Take some time to do what YOU want to do. The house isn't going away. It will wait. We are not going away. We will wait too. You are no use to yourself or your family (or us for that matter!) if you don't look after yourself as number 1 priority. So do that please :)))x

[@hausofhomeaux]

You are incorrect Laura. People do care that you're overwhelmed. I care that you're overwhelmed. You have done so much for so long, but you need to look after yourself first and foremost. The house can wait, or can be finished by someone else. Look after yourself. We care about you!! 🏳‍🌈❤

[@scottcampbell96]

Yes, watching people overcome difficult things is fun to watch, but I also watch because you’re real. Your videos show your journey. The struggles, the triumphs, and everything in between. Thank you for sharing with us and thank you for taking care of yourself.

[@themilobarboyzfoodtryouts8280]

You have an international support group rooting for you!! Take a break, get your inspiration back and we’ll be here for it!! LAURA rocks

[@lofi2836]

These ants in the wood were a blessing! They helped you realize that it's been too much and that you need a break. Life is not about "progress progress progress good vibes only", but about finding a balance between work and rest, high and low energy and making room for all kinds of feelings - so that you're listening to your body and taking some time off is not a disappointment, but something to look up to! ❤

[@suep9445]

YES!

[@lennierichardson1387]

You're allowed to be human. Relax and recharge. Your content is worth waiting for. You have that wonderful dog ❤ to spend time with.

[@peteman-ur9gi]

7:50 "Nobody cares if I'm overwhelmed" That's not true. I think most of us care.

[@arobinson8434]

Thank you for showing that absolutely anyone, even the most positive of us, can hit walls and need a break. You haven't said "I'm done, walking away", you've said you'll come back when you are rested and motivated. And I think that's the healthiest thing ever.

[@ellidark7866]

Such an amazing video!!!! Thank you for sharing the hard times before they become hard times. That is something everybody should learn, when to step aside, take a break and recharge. We love everything you do!!!!!!

[@jwilliams1654]

I'm an Industrial Design student from New Zealand, and I've been watching your house videos religiously Laura! It's true that I come and watch them for the creative inspiration and to look up to your immense drive in the face of seemingly relentless and unfair adversity. I've had some big struggles of my own in the last few years with depression and anxiety, and it's been a huge help for me to watch you and laugh with you and see you overcome things like you're talking about. But it's also amazing and hugely refreshing to see such a hero of mine take a step back and make the smart, often stigmatised decision to recognise that some things are more important than ALWAYS 'pushing through' and 'overcoming'. I don't usually comment on youtube videos but you're a huge inspiration to me and many others Laura, and I hope you keep doing what you're doing, but I hope you keep doing it only while prioritising yourself and your health and family

[@debzeb6899]

I’m also part of the kamf kiwi Klub. Thanks for your comments to her. I wish you well with your industrial design studies. We need you! I hope you have a brilliant career. Ka rawe!

[@41DegreesSouth]

@@debzeb6899 Yay now it's a three person kampf kiwi club!

[@MultiFish]

4! Kiwi club member from Auckland

[@lolyay270]

make that a 5 person kiwi club. Laura you are inspirational whether you are getting the job done or looking after yourself

[@seank8689]

Make it 6...

[@Ashanitilli]

Unlike what you may think, THIS is motivational, because we can relate. To be honest, it is discouraging to see someone 24/7 at 110%. You’re no superhero, a great human that’s for sure, but with limits. It is vital to acknowledge the need for a break, push through but not all the time. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@TastyBusiness]

The process of building stuff, specifically your process, and taking a break from that progress to find something else to do is what keeps me (and probably a good chunk of your audience) here, watching on the regular. Take your time, we'll still be watching when you're ready to resume the house build.

[@madcacher1119]

Good for you, mate. Self-care is important. ❤

[@stuartbrittain6650]

Never work to the stage of mental collapse, your health is definitely more important than any house, get yourself refreshed then start aging, but only when you are ready. Take care of yourself.

[@nicolewickenden4703]

I may be way out of line here but did anyone else see the ants and think PTSD? Not again! Not the windows, creepy crawlies.... it's like a nightmare rerun of when you looked at the window sills when you just got the house. I'm not surprised you had such a strong reaction. Well done for putting yourself first, looking after yourself. That in itself is a strong, brave thing to do. Take good care.

[@cherylbuscema2712]

It took me over 50 years on this planet to figure out when I am tired/burnt out, I make mistakes or even worse get hurt. Take the time you need for yourself!!

[@janelte]

Realising it myself at 58. Watching Laura's infectious joy helps me to realise I don't have that and need to rethink things. Glad she does that for herself too.

[@alviltayco3713]

44 years here. Agreed.

[@abbeyv4148]

Lara, taking a break IS how you overcome overwhelm and fatigue. This is what you need to do for you and that is perfect! Play is essential for a healthy life and you deserve it. I would say it is just as inspiring, if not more so, to see someone do the healthy thing for themselves and overcome by pivoting instead of forcing their way through and hating the project. Rest well, enjoy playing and making something just for fun, and know that we love you!

[@waggsteinweg6702]

Alles Gute Laura. Erhole dich einfach. Danke für deine tollen Videos. Bis bald ❤

[@jandavis1523]

Your Germany schedule: house, house, house, film, film, film. In between Germany you have a family in US. It is monumental what you are doing on both ends, no wonder you feel it’s time for a break. And hey, we will be here - so take care of yourself and when you feel like you can, come back to the house. Or not. Move to LA. Or not. Either way, follow your path and make! ☀️🌈

[@christinamatthews6279]

Thank you for showing us the flip side. It's so much harder to admit and show others when you're having a hard time than it is to pretend everything is fine.

[@annaphatbanana]

You're always inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey. Enjoy your break ❤

[@JustinShands]

Thank you so much for sharing this message. I was struggling today with feeling overwhelmed/burned out, but you helped me realize that I can move on to something else that excites me.

[@M4rjolein]

We don’t even need this back story. If you need rest or fun or play, then go for it! Live your life and enjoy it. Don’t worry about us, we will be here if you feel like uploading.

[@TheValerieMeachum]

We don't need it, but it is kind and helpful of her to share it and set the example. 💚

[@saramulry]

THANK YOU for modeling to people that rest and breaks are just as important as pushing through in projects!! Especially houses-they’re so huge and take so much time. ❤❤❤

[@lizllubbe1012]

You are inspiring - in overcoming challenges and it knowing when to take a break! Thanks for being REAL!

[@RyanBetts]

I have so appreciated the energy and love you've poured into this channel. Thank you so much for offering yourself and your point of view and your talents. Thank you for always being yourself in such an open way!

[@arussellturner]

You’d be surprised about how much we do care about you - the full spectrum, fully real, all the ups and downs, complex versions of you! Thank you for sharing!

[@EmmaPlueschsofa]

I think you're even stronger when you listen to your body telling you to stop and your feelings of being overwhelmed. It is so important to give them space here as well.

[@seaweld2000]

We care very much! Take the time you need! You are supported and amazing! Sending love from the states! 🫶🫶🫶

[@LorenzRommelspacher]

Laura. Du bist toll! Deine Videos begleiten mich seit Jahren und ich freue mich jeden Sonntag darauf. Ganz viel liebe aus meiner Ecke. Gönn dir die Pause vom Haus. Mach was Dir gut tut.

[@velvettedelaney]

Hooray for mental health awareness and breaks! Well done Laura 🙌🏾

[@knalltute2073]

Es ist soo wichtig und gut, dass du diese Zeichen wahr nimmst und ernst nimmst. Erhol dich! Das Haus läuft dir nicht weg und wir auch nicht.

[@kurtgoodwin9490]

I'm sorry for your troubles with the boards, i had a similar issue years ago, where I saved some nice beaded board for a future project but didnt't protect it well enough and much of it was lost by the time I went to use it. Good idea to take a break and get re-grounded. Best of luck going forward

[@JayStowaway]

What you said really resonates with my experiences when I have gotten burnt out and I'm so glad you're taking some time off before that happens and not trying to power through when it would be bad for you. Enjoy your break from the house, and I look forward to videos from the workshop!

[@VincentGroenewold]

It's super important to show the bad stuff sometimes as well, it makes you human and it makes everyone relate. Work isn't always fun, it's hard.

[@rmgalardo]

Sometimes powering through things IS taking a break when you're someone who LIKES the hustle and LIKES constant work. It's not a disappointment to find out you're HUMAN, Laura. Take your break and enjoy the hell out of it and come back to the house when you're ready!

[@annachristiansen7674]

Hey, ich liebe deine Videos. Und kenne das Gefühl nur zu gut! Ich finde es so stark, dass du das öffentlich machst! Ich mag deine Videos ob es nun Liselotte oder ein anderes Projekt ist und gerade deine Werkstatt Videos und wie du deine Werkstatt aufbaust, ist für mich super hilfreich. Ich ahbe einige kleine Ideen von dir übernommen um in meinem eigenen Chaos besser klar zu kommen! Du bist eine Inspiration und da kommt es mir nicht auf das Projekt an sondern auf deine Art und Weise sachen kreativ zu lösen! Danke für deine offene und ehrliche Art

[@kimhannan5897]

Good on you...taking care of yourself. Haven't watched one of your vids for a while and came across this. Good on you for being real. Best of luck to you.

[@Arshva]

We do care if you are overwhelmed, Laura! Don't feel bad. It's ok to see that even you who is so strong can have a phase where you need a break! I am not disappointed. Nothing but love!

[@BrieyaSilverweb]

REST UP! OMG, please, don't keep running past your resources. Being exhausted is genuine! Your body has been going non-stop for a year, at least. It makes perfect sense you need to recover from so much heavy physical labor. Big HUGS!!!

[@inglakeberg9727]

Danke! Pausen sind soooo wichtig!!! Toll das du auch das postest! ❤

[@brothaman4578]

Love your attitude and your work and your drive! Respect for knowing your limits and choosing happiness! I'll be subscribed regardless of the frequency of your content, or specific content. Good stuff!

[@gibberishname]

I am a fan of these "i am taking care of my mental health" videos. I would like to see MORE "hi guys, I'm stressed, this is the video this week. Just a chat and maybe some footage of Smudo running around."

[@robertsutherland5731]

We are in our 3rd year of renovating our Bulgarian home. I tell my wife and myself that every job is a job in the right direction. Mixing cement -it’s a job Plastering - it’s a job Washing up - it’s a job Having a day off - it’s a job Spending a whole day just crafting and looking stuff up on Pinterest - it’s a job Trying to make walls straight so you can tile - it’s a job Everything you do for your future - is a job, including self care x

[@jojocrater1]

Yesss! So proud of you for role modelling taking care of yourself ❤ Also thrilled that we’ll see some more playful maker content in the near future, I love your videos like that!

[@h2o-nixe]

Thank for your keeping it real Laura 🧡 What a brave, bold, considerate and personal decision to make and share. Thank you for sharing all parts of your journey - not just the ‘Instagram style time lapse’. Things going wrong, taking longer - and costing more - is simply reality and part of these projects. By being real and true to your values, you are helping happy lil afab amateurs like myself navigating our own ups and downs ❤ To an extend I am actually now adding a comment on KZbin for the first time ever 😂 Sending my thoughts and support around the world straight from my Wahlheimat NZ. Pretty sure you’d love the kiwi ingenuity and I’d be happy to offer my she-shed-studio as accomodation should you ever need a holiday / break!

[@YeltonGirls]

We like you. Actually, you are one of our favorite people on KZbin. You are honest, creative, and you have amazing skills. I wish I had been you when I was young. Now, I'm 70 years old and I can't make myself over again. Rest. Refresh yourself. Play. We will be here cheering you on.

[@AdamHird]

Burnout is a killer. Take a reset and get your energy and motivation back. We are all here for you.

[@elisehanscamp1029]

THIS is inspiring! being honest, knowing yourself and loving yourself. Not burning yourself out for our sake or the houses sake. THIS is getting through challenges and overcoming, its incredible and why we all love you. Take more then a week, take as much time as you need!

[@juditawiemi8710]

Chapeau for recognising that you need a break before you're burnt out. It's really brave to show yourself here just as you are. Thank you for taking me along - it's an inspiration.

[@stefanmuhlenberg9009]

Es ist nicht allen egal und ich finde es viel tapferer und bewundernswerter deine Gefühle mit deinen Zuschauern zu teilen. Ich verfolge deinen Hausbau von Anfang an und werde es auch noch bis zum Schluß. Für mich reicht auch ein Video im Monat. Viel wichtiger und schöner finde ich es den tollen Menschen zu sehen, der sich unglaublich viel Mühe bei all diesen Dingen gibt und zu wissen sie ist glücklich, ausgeglichen und zufrieden. Du, dein Team, die Menschen die wichtig für dich sind, sind was zählen.

[@ozzywashere]

We wholeheartedly care! Thank you for making this video, knowing when to take a step back is just as important. Enjoy a well deserved rest, we'll be here :)

[@disactivated]

I'm really happy ypu are taking the time and the break for you. I hope i speak with ither viewers but i can only speak for myself when i say: Im glad you are looking after yourself. Im here for all your fun projects and whatever you throw our way. It also is nice to see this in some way? Like I have a hard time putting pressure on myself and keeping going without recognising the burnout point until i cant go any more. And its comforting and helpful to see someone else hit the point and actually stop with healthy boundaries. It gives me an example of what that looks like and how to help myself in a similar way. And is as helpful to me as the videos where you make a cool thing (or house) with reclaimed materials in a way that showes me an example of how i coukd do similar. Not sure if that made sense. But im glad and i support ur decision. Excited to see the small projects and things coming this way.

[@steviebrowne5338]

We like you, that is why we are here! I watch because you're so talented and I like learning from you, I like how you explain things, how you explain your processes. This is also sometimes part of the building process, and I leaned that today. Take your time, I'll watch whatever you put out there.

[@leonahall]

Thanks for showing us what it looks like to take care of yourself it a timely way: taking a break before it falls apart! ❤

[@ali6ft6]

Girl you gotta take a break. Been there in a burnout and sometimes it's the little things that push you over the edge. We are not disappointed! Take rest, have fun, and we will all be here when you are ready.

[@unodospizza]

Hit the breaks girl! You deserve it! Hatte das gleiche Gefühl nach dem verputzen. Oder eigentlich nach jeden größeren Meilenstein. Denke ich war überwältigt von dem Gefühl das es danach einfach genauso krass weitergeht wie zuvor. Aber nach einer Pause hatte ich wider Freude a den neuen Herausforderungen an der Baustelle 😊 Ihr macht das super. Mit viel Herz. Das ist einfach nur schön. Danke das wir dabei sein dürfen. Gute Erholung!

[@gregmullins1296]

I love watching you! And please take time for yourself. I/we will be here for you.

[@cdibona]

Splitting time (and zones) between Germany and Los Angeles absolutely sucks. It's actually really hard on the body and mind to do that.

[@thevillage38]

Gee she's barely 40 years old,not like she's some old out of shape senior,plus she stays in either country a minimum of a month.

[@11202]

​@@thevillage38 I lived half the year in Australia and half in Canada. It has nothing to do with age. It's just a tough process to pick up and restart essentially two entire lives in each place. Friends, hobby, work etc etc. It's brutal. Especially depending on your circadian rhythm and the timezones you flip flop between

[@bobweiram6321]

Switching cultures is worst than switching kampfs.

[@thevillage38]

@@msmknz @cdibona assumed 'Splitting Time Zones' was her reason for saying 'I hit my breaking point',i'm guessing it's work related,as she's still a young woman,her mind and body should not Fall apart,just because she chooses to live on two continents,she doesn't share how long she's been doing that,she's married and other than lesbians have a history of renting u hauls after the first date,i'll guess this has been going on for quite some time. Laura uses titles that get people guessing worst case,she's quit YT, only live in LA,now 'Breaking Point'.Other than being overly invested in a stranger,who cares?

[@smashyrashy]

But nobody is forcing her to do this, her plan was to live in the house when it is finished but the american woman has probably refused to leave usa forcing laura to move to america and abandon her plans or go back to being single

[@Kal0ut]

I love watching your videos in part because you overcome difficult challenges. This video is not different and not a disappointment. Feeling exhausted and burnt out is one of the most difficult Challenges, just as actually admitting it is. Thank you for a great video as always.

[@larissasblvsk3130]

Laura! Overcoming a challenge is one thing. But your honesty is so so so important, absolutely agreed! How amazing that you are able to show your truth! Cheers to you and your grounded realism!❤

[@m.rudres2883]

Ich bin so froh, dass du dieses Video gemacht hast und dass du diesen Schritt gehst. So viele würden einfach weiter machen und irgendwann mit burnout kollabieren. Du bist so eine Riesen Inspiration für mich und so viele andere und nimm dir die Zeit weg vom Haus ❤❤

[@MLEbug]

I'm so proud of you! Stepping back is sometimes the hardest thing to do! Thank you for sharing what doing the healthy thing looks like, for all of us who might be "pushing through" when it's not the right time to. ❤

[@crystalcharee57]

It takes longer to recover from burnout than to get it in the first place. I'm glad that you recognize the signs and are actively taking a break. Toxic positivity is when you pretend to be okay when you're not. We are inspired by your actual emotional flexibility and ability to pivot and recover. But it's not bad to remind us that it's okay to be human and take a break, too. That said, if this is your villain origin story, I'm going to recognize you under the anteater mask.

[@stevec404]

I get it. I purchased an older house a year ago...unfortunately at a low point in my life. It needed a lot of work. I dived right in. Then I burned out. Work and anxiety - the anxiety won. Getting healthier now. Take the time off.

[@cocohinterberger8041]

Thats sooo important that you realize that you are overwhelmed and take the steps to get some rest and distance and most important time for yourself! And even more important that you share this feeling/emotions in this world where sometimes only husseling and overworking seems like a legit option for life. Thank you for showing yourself so openly and vulnerable

[@kwalker123]

I have been uplifted by your recorded positivity, yes. But at the same time, I am not surprised and very much appreciate that you have the courage to release this video this week! Taking care of yourself, realizing you need to downshift before you hit rock bottom, absolutely is about overcoming challenges! It would be awful to resent work done on the house; negative vibes might be absorbed into the walls. Thank you so much about making _real_ content.

[@landesnorm]

Laura, we all have breaking points. Some of us realize that; some do not. But a breaking point does not mean the end, rather it may signify a change. Though changes may be scary, this will pass, and you will always be one who creates, lives, and loves. Please do not worry. A new phase will carry you forward.

[@structuralfungi]

You work very hard! I like whatever you choose to share with us, as it's part of your ongoing story. Enjoy your rest, and play!

[@elinbjorkman7334]

Best video, love your honesty and that you wanted to be open with how you feel. I care and i'm glad to see that you take care of yourself.

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

So, for years you’ve shown us you have strength and fortitude; that’s very nice. Perhaps it is time to embrace the notion you don’t have to power through. I’m 63 now and used to be like you. But when I made year 40 or so, I realized I wasn’t young enough to push through everything. And when I did, it took away my joy of doing and took too long to recover. Stay in THE MOMENTS. You have a family and work and travel and film and KZbin. Stop! Do what you love so you can love what you do! Just a little advice from an Auntie.

[@daneckabargas6690]

You're right. We like when you overcome challenges. Including the challenge of taking a REST when needed. Take care of yourself first and foremost. Enjoy your life. Don't just feel beholden to working on the house. Go play Laura!

[@kathleenpittaluga8117]

Oh Laura, I care! I have had a similar life trajectory to yours ( although if was quite a few years ago! ) and I completely understand your need for a break . I have been wondering how buoy were able to keep up your pace and worrying that you would reach a point where it was all just a little too much. Good for you for seeing it and also acting on it. You are just solving another problem in your own beautiful and uniquely pragmatic way. Keep on taking good care of yourself and your new family. I will happily wait for your next video no matter how long a break you need!

[@emptyb00b]

i’m so proud of you! never put yourself down because it’s hard to get over situations that come your way! sometimes it’s harder then other times. i appreciate you showing us when you can’t get over something because it’s so motivating! it shows me i shouldn’t be discouraged when i know it’s right for me to take care of myself

[@eucebo]

We love YOU, Laura. Not the house, not even all your inventions. I mean, we do love everything you do, but YOU COME FIRST. I follow you on Instagram so I know you are in the States now, with Smudo, so this message is a bit late and you probably don't feel like that right this second, but I hope you still take it with you whenever this feelings come back: YOU are why we're here for. Love from Argentina

[@LisaOlson-rv8xr]

❤

[@chesterforrester7548]

Laura your work is a constant source of joy and inspiration, you inspire me to create and make! Please take care of yourself and get all the rest you need, I hope you can feel the support coming from the viewer base you've built. Happy rest! You deserve it!

[@teongbinjari]

I appreciate you're taking the time to make this video, and such a great leap to notice the pattern of pre-burnout over a project. The moment you were listing out the prospect of things you'd do for a month in "Ready for Phase 2" before flying back to LA and back to Germany again in October, safe to say i was "skeptical", not about your capability to get things done, but about the possibilities that could go wrong in the process, knowing well that even in the beginning the house was not prepared to be settled in for. Though seeing you have hopes to get it done no matter what, using and utilizing all resources around was wonderful to watch. I can only imagine having to work through pre-existing double jobs, it's physically and mentally exhausting, not to count the back and forth flying. I am so glad that you've decided to take a break from working on the house. It's a perfect time to refresh your mind and rejuvenate. May you regain some strength and insight. We're loving your contents as much as you love making it. You're amazing, Laura. You got this. We're here for you.

[@Wee_Morag]

I think you'll find a lot of us do care, and the biggest challenge you're overcoming is being honest about how you feel. I think this is one of my favourite of your videos because of you recognising and telling us all, that you're prioritising your wellbeing. That's a powerful message to share, and pretty sure everyone will support you with it. ❤

[@toonybrain]

I empathize completely. I’ve been working on a house remodel for a few years (by myself) while I travel back and forth from another dwelling. It’s not hyperbole to say that every project in this house has some wrench thrown into the mix - almost no job goes smoothly. There have been many points where my progress is so thwarted, I’ve been frustrated to the point of burning tears. Then there are the usual maintenance issues and appliances breaking down and unexpected vehicle repairs - all demanding my limited time. I even coined a phrase: Every job you think will take five minutes, ends up taking five hours. I hit my wall. I was burnt out, disgusted, frustrated, miserable from working six long days a week for years. So I temporarily changed course and decided to work only on things that I enjoy for a period of time: carving, drawing, restoring vintage tools and wood planes, and I’ve always wanted to make a shaving horse to facilitate my ultimate goal of making a Windsor chair. It did the trick and saved my sanity. Find the things you enjoy doing and do them.

[@Fragdemented]

I'm extremely happy and proud of you for putting your mental wellbeing first. You powered through this time, by turning this disappointing situation into a positive message for everyone. Wonderful Job!

[@skoods1]

Sending you love. Enjoy a good break... The house will be there for a long time!

[@oheso]

A mental health break is a good thing. We'll be here when you're ready.

[@maryann1608]

Liebe Laura, wir wollen dich immer nur so sehen, wie du gerade bist. Wir mögen den motivierenden Powermensch, aber wir mögen auch deine anderen Seiten. Niemand ist enttäuscht von dir. Wir warten auch gern eine Zeit lang. Nimm dir die Pausen, die du brauchst. Übrigens: ich habe Kunst studiert und ein bisschen was über den kreativen Prozess gelernt. Das, was du beschreibst, ist total normal, wenn man an einem kreativen Projekt arbeitet. Phasen, in denen man weniger motiviert ist und sogar zwischendurch von dem Projekt Abstand nehmen muss. Das ist gut! Auch das bringt dich weiter in diesem Projekt. Alles Liebe!

[@maryann1608]

(Abgesehen davon ist es auch sehr inspirierend, jemanden zu sehen, der auf seine eigenen Grenzen achtet und sie respektiert. Auch das zeigt Stärke. Immer noch powerful und motivierend.)

[@Sabrieldier]

Thank you for being so candid. You need to take care of yourself first. 💜 Lots of love. Showing the human side of not driving yourself to your own detriment.

[@amarinsvandevoorde9908]

Thanks for sharing this! ❤ We definitely do care about this. We like to see your whole journey, not just the upbeat, power-through part. Everyone has ups and downs and sharing your downs is a sign of strength. So take care, take some rest, make something that gives you energy ❤

[@apolloruoppo3600]

We may like that you overcome hardships but I can tell you with 100% certainty that everyone watching this video and all of your subscribers will like to see you take care of yourself more

[@sinjaja5836]

Hope you are ok, Laura. Life can be rough, and so is youtube. Let's drück our available Daumen that everything turns out ok asap.

[@maya_unplugged]

Translation for those who don’t understand “denlish”: “Let’s press our thumbs” means we are emotionally with you and wish good luck. And YES, of course we do!! 🤩

[@sharontrujillo]

​@@maya_unplugged..🎉 I love that... Thumbs are now pressed!!! 😊

[@keith4643]

Love this video! It's so good to see someone recognise when they need a break and actually take it! Well done Laura ❤

[@karenpopecannady8423]

So glad to hear you're being proactive with your potential for burn out and your mental health. Can't wait to see next week's shop video!

[@dawnwebb3645]

Take a break! You are very smart to listen to your body. Sending good vibes and rest!