recovering from burnout ✿ art vlog ✿ new Flexispot standing desk, gouache painting, sketching, rest

[@tofugoob]

THANK U FOR WATCHING!!! Hope this video is a reminder to slow down and be kind to yourself :) sending you good vibes

[@MartaCanPixel]

I don't know if 'engineers who make art videos' is an actual category of videos on youtube or if the algorithm just knows me a little bit too well, but either way I've been really enjoying your videos recently. It's honestly so damn impressive how much stuff you do at the same time. I can barely keep up with my engineering job and a handful of hobbies.

[@tofugoob]

Hahaha if that’s a category, i belong in it!! And some weeks my engineering job does take it out of me, really depends! We do pur best hehe :)

[@oh.journals]

I'm trying to recover as well actually. Sending lots of warmth!

[@tofugoob]

Aw thank you!! Sending you restful and restorative vibesss 💖💖💖

[@watermelonmint_]

Girl, this is unbelievably inspiring me SO MUCH to do my first art piece for this week and also really giving my the idea to invest in a standing desk now/soon since thats really mostly all I need in making a studio of my room! I’ll definitely get to it as soon as I get my room clutter sorted out. Thank you for being such an inspo! ❤

[@lorireiff9173]

I really love how you said to prevent burnout to let go of some of those expectations, that really helps me put into perspective why I struggle with burnout a lot, not really from working to much but from being a natural introvert I need to realize that I need to find time alone for myself and that it's ok that I can't have fun around people all the time. I feel like I'm still learning that it's my personality and I need to accept me for me.

[@poocky100]

Don’t worry about anxiety and panic cause as we get older we have less panic attacks and feelings of anxiety cause we learn to control it. I know sometimes it’s tricky and scary maybe (it was for me) but life gets better. 😊

[@ChristinaRTravaglini]

OK love the tomatoes and carrots! More still life, please!

[@ChantelleArts]

I love and appreciate your transparency with this topic ❤

[@tofugoob]

i'm glad you liked it! burn out is a familiar friend to me at this point haha >.

[@rachael275]

I can totally relate to this!! I've been going through art block recently , and it feels like I've been in it for so long! I think I overworked myself, trying to be the "perfect artist" when in reality I'm far from perfect and putting that pressure on myself hasn't helped. And I think it definitely caused me to burnout!! I think we (myself included) need learn to put less pressure on ourselves, and know that slowing down or taking breaks is OK to do

[@tofugoob]

Yessssss agree 100%!! We gotta be our own friend instead of a critic. Thank you sm for sharing!! 💖

[@adrianasalcedo3432]

You are my daily dose to get re inspired to do art 🙏and just life in general ❤

[@Helennnz]

I just found your channel today and I love it, I really like to see people balancing work and the rest of their life, especially in vlog style!! 💖

[@FeliciaManolopoulos]

I'm also an artist with a fulltime job recovering from burn out at the moment, so I completely understand what you're going through. Sending you a big hug, hope your recovery goes smoothly 🌻🌼😊

[@DQ_ArtGroupie]

You have a lot going on, but it seems like you're navigating it well. You and I have the art thing in common as our fun little corner away from things which bring pressure and stress. In college we had an "arts" building separated into wings for music, theater and visual art. After a day of studying and practicing, it was fun to sneak off to the "quiet" wing and surround myself with people painting. Sounds like art works the same way for you. Nice video!!

[@dinodoo7983]

I recently found your channel and watching your videos time to time when they pop up on my recommended page is such a nice change from all the other media I see daily. I want to thank you for sharing your art journey, it’s so therapeutic to draw with you and be reminded to take breaks followed by warm advice that reminds me to just enjoy the simple things. You’re awesome!! :D

[@HappyMuffin433]

Thank you for sharing your burnout recovery and congrats on your standing desk. They are absolutely a GAME CHANGER. ❤

[@tofugoob]

IT IS!! Thank you for watching!

[@sincerelyceline]

Girl, I just wanna say, despite having to deal with burnout, you look amaazinn, your drawings (and the duck animation) are POPPIN, and I’m glad you’re taking time for fresh air breaks ❤ As always~ I very much enjoyed this vlog and hope you’re doing grand this friday uwu❤

[@tofugoob]

Awww thank u so much!! Haha after this little recovery period it is so much easier for me to create :)))

[@sincerelyceline]

@@tofugoob omg yesss :') LOOVE HEARING ITT☺💖💖💖

[@lauradutrisac3743]

QUEEEEENNNN this is my fav video so far!!!! and THE DUCK!!!!! so cute i cry. you're a star miss gabi. hope you are feeling rested and recharged

[@tofugoob]

LAURA!!! Omg thank u ur so sweet :,)))))

[@un-perfect]

the burnout makes sense!! your last video made it clear how much you were working!! i'm so glad you are not wasting extra energy being disappointed with the burnout, and rather using all the good energy left for self care :) and congrats on the sponsorship, you deserve it!!

[@tofugoob]

Aw thank you so much!! And yes I def used to beat myself up for feeling burnt out but have found that does not help me feel better haha :)

[@un-perfect]

@@tofugoobcan I ask what kind of camera/mic/editing software do you use for your videos?

[@fullbloomandco]

This is so relatable ❤ loved your veggie paintings tho, specially those tuh mah tuhs on a blue background aaaaaah

[@CryptoBlog230]

That skirt is so beautiful

[@anagabrielagonzalez7315]

I really love your videos!!

[@zuzu_1]

First off yay to getting sponsored, I love that for you!! I really enjoyed this video and can totally relate to the burnout feeling. I sometimes feel anxious about taking on more tasks in life. Example: starting a YT channel, but I genuinely want to share my art😭. I’m also reading the artists way and love it! Wishing you a happy recovery!! Take care ❤

[@tofugoob]

Aw thank you so so much!!! I agree tackling big goals can add to my anxiety for sure. I’m glad ur also ready the artists way, it’s literally life changing!! 💖💖💖

[@lygia242424]

i love this! thank you for sharing

[@orlor-art]

I find your videos so relaxing and nice to watch! I loveee the duck gif too 😅 hope you're feeling recharged now 💕

[@tofugoob]

Aww thank u so much!!

[@RitaEveAldridge]

love your videos!

[@EmmaandChun]

love your style! about to start our own channel so nice to see some other (relatively) new makers on here :) your thumbnails are so cute what app/tools do you use to make them?!

[@mo-modraws6299]

Awesome video definitely needed this thank you so much 😊

[@tofugoob]

Aw I’m glad, thank you for watching!!

[@pinkfryzz9621]

What’s your favorite editing tool to edit your videos and the camera you use?

[@GracieEmGirl]

love this Gabi!!

[@tofugoob]

Awww thanks grace!! :))

[@kimscooterjamieson]

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@tofugoob]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@misaandcoart]

Not gonna lie, I actually would buy a bright yellow tote with those carrots on it. Not me considering using some of my PTO just for a day at home alone doing art haha. I'm working on doing my Etsy because much like you, I've done both the KZbin and Etsy things before but got scared and quit before I made any traction haha. I did do a scary thing and ordered samples of keychains. You're inspiring me to take the steps forward. :3 I'm just a domestic cleaner (applying again for graphic design after I left a gd job that was toxic af) but I've got like 100 PTO hours saved up haha.

[@matejabacko]

Love the desk! And also 🥕 & 🍅 :) Just listen to your body and follow your needs 🤗 I was just talking the other day with my friend about pomodoro plug in, you reminded me to install it haha, thanks!

[@tofugoob]

Haha thank you!! Yes I love the pomodoro plug in it’s so nice :)

[@Barbara4ox]

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[@soo6416]

hi! i love your videos ❤ just wanted to point out the colors in this video look off than ur usual productions. i'm watching from my iphone and there's a green hue which is making your face look yellow? im not sure that was intentional. either way i will still be watching and supporting! ❤❤

[@dahailyandtwinzartcollection]

Great vlog! ❤ And it's always good to take some free time of or to slow down so we can keep the balance in the things we do. Hugz and Kisses Miss B. XoxoX

[@tofugoob]

Aw thank you!!! Agreed!