I'm Depressed as a Content Creator... How To Go Through Burnout
Getting burnout is one of the worst feelings any artistic person can experience. It alsmot immediately leads to depression and anxiety. Let me share with you my stroy on how I overcame it and hopefully this video will help you too!
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This is the first time someone has said start going to therapy and a (sponsored) better help ad didn’t pop up. Anyways, thank you so much for making this video & the genuine advice. Really appreciate it.
Thank you for making this. Seriously, I’m not professional yet, but I have these moments of just not even wanting to look at social media…and I was worried because being a content creator was my salvation from a 9-5. So I was becoming afraid that maybe I was just not capable of being anything more. I really appreciate the idea of having other hobbies to fall back on. I have a similar work ethic and sometimes it can be hard to think of doing anything other than working. So you gave me that permission lol. Thanks!😁
I'm so glad you had the bravery to talk about this. Thank you for sharing some really valuable tips.
I hope your channel succeeds, you deserve it👍🏻
Josh: I've been watching your content/videos for a long time now. Your creativity and style has helped to inspire me, even during the hardest periods of getting my channel off the ground. I also recently hit burnout (and made a few videos about it last week) and finally had to question why I create in the first place. I appreciate your solid advice here and wish you the very best.
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! I see that you continue to crush, keep it up my dude! :) Enjoy the journey!
@goldmayberry4097
10 ай бұрын
Hi @pal2tech. I was watching momentum productions about depression with content creation, I saw your comments, I would love to watch the videos you said you made about your burnout, would you be kind enough to send me the links. This is a topic of interest to me, being someone who has experienced the damaging affects of burnout too. Many thanks kind regards. G
This is so incredibly brave of you to share. I know there are lots of people who also feel your pain and are struggling. This is beautiful. Thank you❤
@MomentumProductions1992
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I truly believe Life balance is key to everything . I appreciate this message Josh 👍👍👍!
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Thank you for watching :)
Your timing could not be more perfect… I'm currently facing my first Burnout, and I'm only 17… I really appreciate your Video…thank you ❤✌
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
You got this Paul! Props to you for starting early :) Stay strong my friend.
I made sure I stuck to my passion and it coincides with my work! I’m so overwhelmed with work ( videographer) but I love wildlife so I make sure I go out and photograph/video at least ounce or twice a week. I have such a relief from all the stress of work. There’s something about being in the middle of the wilderness and taking in all the amazing nature. Josh this is great PSA video and I appreciate you sharing this! it speaks a lot to who you are as a human being and the fact that you give so much of yourself to lots of people. I’ve learned so much for you and I hope some day to meet you! I have a friend in LA who I just spoke too and I’m planning a trip so maybe just maybe I’ll get to meet you bro! Thanks and stay Blessed my friend
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great comment bro! It's pretty awesome that you have such a great hobby and I'm glad it's keeping your mind at ease. That is soooo important! Keep doing it! And yes,, if you are ever in Los Angeles, hit me up :)
good tips! it's important to have hobbies outside of your every day hustle. my hobbies turned into content and it's easy to get burnt out. i've also noticed my desire to go out decreased because i'm always stuck at home trying to push through content for myself and others.
It was therapy to listen to this. Thank you!
Thanks for this video I needed this encouragement
This video sounds 100% like what I have done to myself. I love hockey, and started making videos. After 5 years I jumped off the cliff and made it my main business. Over 1700 videos have led to just over 7000 subscribers. A terrible, awful ratio but it is what it is. I just keep going, but this off season ( summer) I have hit the wall in a way I never thought possible. I have made all the mistakes, making my hobby my income, dropping my other hobbies, 16 hour a day work ethic during the season, and not a second goes by that I am not thinking about what video to make next. I have not had a 2 week vacation since 1996, live month to month on my YT earnings, and have zero local friends to even text and say hey lets go get a beer. I have been questioning whether to just quit or keep going because I am so burnt out on hoping the channel takes the next step, thinking maybe this video, maybe this video. I have tried starting other channels but it's hard to stay mentally invested in building a new channel when the first one has not done what I need it to do. I have been burnt now for almost 2 months and found this video when researching creator depression. Normally by this time of September I am excited and making fresh content, but this year I am FRIED and want to vomit just thinking about picking up the camera. Just so damn tired.
I really need to watch it and watching now. I'm definitely burned out 😭 i'm like 1m away from giving up everything. PS very awesome video thank you! First time thanks YT for your video recommendation cart 💜
This is a very relevant video for me. Really glad I came across this. Thanks.
@MomentumProductions1992
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Needed this upload, Josh. 🖤thanks man..
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
I hope all is well bro :) I haven't seen you post in a while.
i appreciate your courage ... respect! ... thanks Josh
Thanks for discussing this topic!
Keep it up, dude. You are the best! 💪
Great video brother! Keep going 💪💪💪
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks for sharing. I am struggling with this a lot.
I really needed this. Thank you so much, Bro. I am in what I believe to be the most difficult time in my life. I have lots of hobbies but as a single dad, living in a country like China, you don't get to much much time for anything. I bought new bikes for myself and my kids, and I bought slingshots for my son and I. It really works. We record music, shoot videos and so a lot more. It really helps when you have lots of interesting things you enjoy doing and also being hopeful that GOD's got your back and everything is working for your own good.
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
It's great to see this David! I'm glad that you are spending time exploring other hobbies and doing them with your kids! Keep going bro and stay strong :)
@JustDavidMinistries
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, Bro🙏
Needed this! Wow thank you 🙏🏽
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
I am so glad I came across this video it might be a year later but everything you just spoke about is exactly what I am dealing with right now I am going to put some of this into action and hopefully it helps me with my burnout
Thanks for this video. I've been going through exactly the same thing right now. A lot of depression. While I clicked on this video expecting 'functional' ways to get out of it.. I resonated with every emotion and the larger non-functional aspects and tips you've mentioned. Nonetheless, it helped me feel I'm not alone... so thank you for this.
This video is beyond valuable, thanks for sharing!
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your support :)
I came from your a7iv video, and I need this.. thank you!❤
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
Hey, sorry to hear you're not feeling the love. Your videos have really helped me out over the years, thank you!
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
This video was so helpful thank you for all the suggestions
@MomentumProductions1992
4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
So true. Never be comfortable. Great message my friend. 💖
@MomentumProductions1992
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
I've been there, I think we all have, specially if we're on creative profressions. So, I feel you man. Gotta pull through and I send you my best wishes from Mexico. Thanks for the advices.
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
Such a reality. My current situation
thank you so much for sharing this
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Wowww What an important video, I feel so that way too, thank you Your video is very important. Find out it's not just you that there are other people who feel that way, Great Video And very, very important, thank you.
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
Great video, thanks for vulnerably sharing your trials and wins. I totally agree about picking up other hobbies, it has helped me so much to pick up surfing and playing guitar. SO MUCH HAPPIER! I don’t know about that unicycle tho 😆
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Hahah dude! Those are awesome hobbies, and I'm happy that they keep your mind busy, that's what's most important :) If you're ever in LA, hit me up and trust me, you'll love the unicycles!
@fallingscalesmedia
2 жыл бұрын
@@MomentumProductions1992 fo sho’ 🤙🏼. I lived in Santa Monica/Brentwood for 10 years - now that I think about it, a unicycle would’ve allowed me to cut through the traffic!
Invest in yourself man. You are worth it. Health and happyness first
You Rock 🙌🙌🙌... Thanks for Sharing
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
YOU rock! Thank you for watching :)
Thanks it's really helpful ❤️💪💪
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!
I can't say I know the feeling since we were never really locked down in FL. Every place manages things differently, and I get that. I also play guitar, drums, bass, keys.. been in many bands, toured.. Touring was the probably the hardest, less gratifying aspect until it was stage time. But that was 50 minutes of the days we played.. the rest? I took up other things which got me deep into photography. Let me just add that as a kid I always loved the stars, telescopes... Then when I started astrophotography that was a challenge. Weather, getting those long term exposures, light pollution, so many things that you have zero control over other than relocation to prime sites. Still, it's very rewarding to enjoy the life you actively live. I can go to the beach and not get burnt out of it. We have rocket launches here I go to, and those are challenging, rewarding, and disappointing when you don't get that "shot".. but you keep at it, trying to achieve something different. Shoots during the day are fun, always learning new gear, and stumbling upon channels like yours that are always so deserving of subscribers. Keep up the good work. I hope things in Calif break soon enough. Being in lockdowns has really increased issues for many people. As a guitar player first, I can say you never are THAT good to where things are not challenging regardless of what it is.... You will hit brick walls with writing because most people develop a style, and that style is often a hindrance into developing more creative ways of doing anything... painting, photog, musicians, and so on. Creative work is tough since it often is never the same.. unlike if you are a dry wall worker (which I have done and it sucked more than anything lol). Those jobs are easy to get burnt out on. Any job is really... but taking time out for yourself, and out of the zone can really help. I know many in bands, or that did music full time really had issues with the lockdowns. Some players gathered their fans in the front lawns for a solo project. Many took to YT trying to produce content that barely were able to find 1000 subs to be able to do Live feeds.. frustrating for them for sure. Burnout is common though, and great that you go into detail in how you both appreciate that aspect as a creator, and how you seek to find solutions. Again, keep up the great work in all you do. Your content is very good
I face my fears, I will jump over my edge....R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for this true words ❤️
This video resonates so much with me, I’m a filmmaker with a company where I make money locally, I started creating content for KZread to promote my business, but my channel has been growing soooo slow it’s frustrating because here I am putting work into my physical business plus more work towards a KZread channel, I’m feeling that working on my channel is no more joyful but discouraging because of seeing all the hours I spend on creating something of value and then I only get 70 views on a video I spent weeks creating so this video feels so personal
@MomentumProductions1992
Жыл бұрын
Keep at it, you got this
@mrsselftaught
Жыл бұрын
@@MomentumProductions1992 thank, you’re the sweetest
It was a very good video message. I appreciate you. Working for myself is not worth it. Instead, it is worth working for society. Society recognizes you as valuable because you work for society.
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
I do client videos for a living and do youtube tutorials as a hobby and I just post as often I feel like. No „consistency“ bu** sh** everybody is telling on YT and I just love making those vids. But another hobby except making videos is a good idea bro! I’m going to search for it !
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Love that!
great video
Picked up slight wood working as a side hobby from photography/filmmaking. Definitely good to work on something else. Only problem is wood working tools are as expensive as camera gear😂🥲
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you man! Enjoy it :) Everything in the long run becomes expensive hahah
@cfwproductions
2 жыл бұрын
@@MomentumProductions1992 Given the new inflation, you ain't kidding 😂
I don't chase down views, subscribers or watch time anymore. Life is too short. And its too consuming. I do what I do while it's fun and come what may. I also find that constantly buying stuff can lead to a sentiment of feeling empty...you know, when it's the stuff that owns you instead of the other way around. Since I lost my mom and sustained a work related injury at my day job, I've taken it down a notch and feel much less stressed out; I make time for the outdoors and everything that's nurturing. Wishing you all the best. 🔥
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, it sounds like you've been through a lot. You're very strong, keep going at it and thank you for sharing :)
@PortofinoArts
2 жыл бұрын
@@MomentumProductions1992 thank You !
thanks man.. really
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and stay strong bro :)
Just started making instagram videos...and I got really depressed after my firsta attem,tps but I dont want to quit
Obviously, the key message here is important. When you said how much time you put into some things, my first thought was, "If you put months into a tutorial, you probably should sell it rather than giving it away for free." In my experience, the time I put into a paid product and the marketing for it usually results in about $500/hour. Can ad revenue from KZread really be much better?
I found that working alone causes Creative Burnout. I try to surround myself with other creators, offer help with others, and the other way around. The issue I run into is that Photographers and Videographers in the professional realm are extremely territorial. Even to the point that they will try to discredit their competition. Tha can also lead to burnout. I try extremely hard to conduct myself as professional as possible and use my skills to show value to others. I am a full time commercial photographer and videographer. I have no other source of income. I try really hard to find others in my industry that are wanting to work with others. Burnout sucks and can really be daunting, but look for community is basically what I am trying to say. Good luck to you all.
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing, some great advice here :)
@lasserious
2 жыл бұрын
@@MomentumProductions1992 Been watching you videos from the beginning, You're a big part of why I am full time now. Thank you!
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
@@lasserious Wow! This is so nice to See! Keep that hard work going man!!!!
I can't.
do you still lift?
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
Of course...
Illicit drug use and promiscuous sexual behavior? Let me watch the video and see if I’m right.
@MomentumProductions1992
2 жыл бұрын
No dude, you're supposed to do all that when you break the brick wall :)