It's okay to take a break.

I literally quit my FT salaried job two weeks ago and I feel so free. I just feel like I need a long break to recharge and figure out what the rest of my life should look like. I saved up some money to last the next couple of months without having to work, but it feels great to go against the grain to focus on yourself.

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I find it very relaxing to hear Mayuko talk about how to improve herself.

As someone that deals with high expectations of themselves and struggles with sustainable workflow, these videos are super relatable and helpful!

I 100% agree with this. I used to feel bad for taking breaks and playing video games or watching movies or having fun because in the back of my mind I think of the more productive things that I COULD be doing with my limited time. That mentality was so unsustainable and damaging. I’m glad I’ve moved away from it and have been prioritizing breaks and meditation. Just be careful not to get stuck in the “break phase”! That’s something I still struggle with at times. 😂

Thank you so much Mayuko! I literally needed this after a very stressful semester so far. Seeing someone as productive as you are promoting taking breaks really makes me accept and enjoy taking breaks, without feeling guilty that I should use the time to be productive again.

I really needed this message today. Thank you for sharing this permission to take breaks to rest and recharge.

Can definitely relate. I work as software developer 4 days a week while taking 3 university computer science courses. After a while my body and mind were signaling me to slow down. With time you learn to listen. Shaved off two courses so I could focus more on my health. Thank you for bringing up these topics

It's weird, I noticed I was becoming more and more stressed, even the smallest things started to get me out of balance. and then someone did a presentation about meditation in my school and then I saw this video. seems like this world is pushing me in the right direction. I did take a brake this summer and promised myself to never get sucked in by all this hustle and stuff, but it's difficult, cause it happens so gradually and we don't notice at first and then boom! you're rushing at a supersonic speed again (not sure in what direction)! Okay. Time for another brake. Hope everyone is well! Thanks for the video!

Thank you for this video. I was also having these feelings as I am in my winter break.

Love this video and had to watch a few times to help me process my stress. Thank you!

I agree with everything you said in this video, especially at around three minutes, it is so important to put your life into perspective and focus on yourself and take a breather to avoid burnout. But things take a completely different turn when you have kids. I have three kids, I love my kids, but when you’re working a full-time job in tech, and youre also trying to be a content creator, and you have so many different little projects and things to attend for your kids, it can be so stressful and so time consuming. It is so important to learn to be OK with yourself taking a break, I wish I would have learned that before having kids. I too was in the hustle mentality, and it has made it so much harder to adjust after having kids. Perspective. Important. Thanks for sharing, big fan of the community and channel.

Thank you for this, Mayuko. This is a much-needed advice for everyone especially during the Covid/ post-Covid period when a lot of companies are sacking people to "re-structure" the distribution of resources. As much as I don't like the idea of seeing our contribution to an organization as plain resources (without taking into the consideration that we can add cultural values and insights into our work), I must also admit that it's the fear of losing the job or, if you have just landed a new position, the fear that it's hard to find a new position in the current job market due to economic instability that push us to sometimes overwork ourselves even though we are well-aware of our capacity to take up certain amount of projects and tasks. It's not easy to internalize that mindset, as you have said, without feeling a sense of self-doubt. But we are learning together :) Thank you so much for bringing up this topic at this time 💛

Such a good video, Mayuko! I’ve been struggling with this since I left the Silicon Valley. I have two children that I want to spend time with and nurture but this habit of wanting to be productive makes me feel like I’m wasting time. It’s a terrible feeling either way. I started YouTube as a way to “do something and make an impact” and it really feels like a good time to take a break for my mental health. So many signs coming my way, and this video was another one, so thank you! Btw, Your storytelling skills in this video shine so much. Well done!

Thank you for saying this which really needs to be said more. People need to rest and rejuvenate - we're all happy and more productive for it in the end. I'm all for the 4 day work week and it's proven to be effective!

Thank you i needed this, i feel so low lately but your advice made me feel better

This is my most favorite video on youtube. Really loved the way you opened up and let yourself be vulnerable to yourself. Selfcare is truly the most important thing we should focus on, and I just love to see someone else is also taking steps towards that in their own Wish you the best mayuko.

I agree it’s very relaxing to discover and recover yourself after a long long journey of job in past few years.

I am currently teaching myself UX development, everyday, 5-10 hours a day for the past month. Along with being a full time video editor, I work a lot from my computer. I had a panic attack because today I just didn’t feel like doing it. I was beating myself up for not continuing the grind. Thank you for your video. It’s helping me realize that I need days to myself and help my brain cool off. You rock!

My take away from this video - start having ice cream dates with myself in a nice park 😊 seems so relaxing! You should try out Trader Joe’s Soy Creamy Cherry Chocolate Chip, it’s my fav 🙌🏽