Stop Saying "It Could Be Worse": Why Acknowledging the Struggle is Step One 🛑

No.204 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ As we approach the end of December 2025, I’m taking a moment to look back at what has been an undeniably hard year (0:00). Between the tough economy, my ongoing legal battles (1:05), and seeing so many fellow freelancers struggle without work, it’s clear that 2025 has been a challenge for most of us. In this video, I talk about why we need to stop the habit of disregarding our stress (2:14). Saying "it's not that bad" often prevents us from actually addressing the toll our lives are taking on our mental health. The Power of "Reset Tools" (3:10): I don't have the solutions to your financial or professional problems, but I have found tools that help reset the mindset. These aren't just hobbies; they are perspective shifts: Talking to the Camera (4:08): Verbalizing your brain's "noise" to a lens helps you organize your thoughts and see your problems from the outside. It is one of the most effective tools I use. Gaming as a Mental Break (3:36): Whether it's retro gaming or testing games on my phone (more on that tomorrow!), these short bursts of play help clear the mental fog. If you are a freelancer or someone who has had a rough 2025, please remember that your feelings are valid. You don't have to solve everything today—you just need to find the tool that helps you take the next step with a fresh perspective (4:43). ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - End of 2025 reflection and holiday feelings 0:36 - Why 2025 was a "crap" year for freelancers 1:05 - Facing legal battles and economic reality 2:14 - Stop downplaying your struggle 3:10 - What is a "Reset Tool"? 4:08 - Why verbalizing your thoughts is so effective 5:08 - Community Question: What are your reset tools? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬