The Good Kind of Escapism: How I Use 10-Minute Breaks to RE-ENERGIZE 💪

No.170 #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 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ In times when the economy and world events feel overwhelming (0:00), finding a healthy way to regenerate is crucial. I want to redefine "escapism"—not as ignoring problems, but as a method to re-energize and gain a fresh perspective on the tasks at hand (1:11). Burnout is real (12:27), and carving out time is essential. My favorite tools for genuine disconnection: Dedicated Devices (2:02): I recommend using a device not connected to the internet (like my retro gaming handheld) to prevent notifications from pulling you back into work (Teams, WhatsApp). Active Disconnection (3:07): Martial Arts (Muay Thai) is perfect because sparring or holding pads forces your brain to switch off and focus entirely on the moment. Audiobooks (3:30): I've gotten back into audiobooks over YouTube, and my top recommendation is Starter Villain by John Scalzi. The audiobook version is hilariously performed by Wil Wheaton (5:29), making me laugh out loud and providing a perfect mental break. The key is using these breaks to reset for 10 minutes so you can return to your responsibilities re-energized, not to ignore them (11:20). ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Good morning and the need for regenerative media 0:59 - Redefining "Escapism" (Not ignoring problems, but getting perspective) 2:02 - Why I avoid gaming/media on my phone (Too many notifications) 3:07 - My favorite non-media escape: Martial Arts (Muay Thai) 3:30 - Getting back into Audiobooks (Sorry to other vloggers!) 4:24 - Audiobook Recommendation #1: Starter Villain by John Scalzi 5:29 - The amazing narrator: Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher from Star Trek) 6:35 - Book summary (The guy inherits a villain business) 8:07 - Why the audiobook is so hilarious and recommended 9:47 - Audiobook Recommendation #2: Harry Potter Full Cast Edition (and audio quality issue) 11:20 - The difference between good vs. bad escapism 12:27 - Burnout is real (My personal experience) 12:55 - How I utilize breaks to re-energize and improve efficiency 13:23 - Outro and call for comments ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬