@Emmawat What No, no, no, no, I enjoy her content, there was a fake feud that happened a while ago between Jacksfilms (great RUclipsr) and Jenna, where they argued about whose dogs are better, here's one of Jack's skits about it: ruclips.net/video/nG7aPe8od3M/видео.html
Congratulations!!! Just don't fall in the trap of thinking you have to "catch up" to something, you don't, just make sure you are going in what feels like the right direction and that's enough c:
thank you! i've definitely felt like that before, social media can def make you feel like you're falling behind, but we all move at our own pace & we all have our own journeys and that's okay :)
I just turned 21 after spending the majority of my life being obese (very close to morbidly obese) I'm finally overweight. Not a lot of people would say "Hell yeah I'm finally overweight!" but it's a big deal for me. I lost 50 pounds and I'll admit, it took much longer than expected but that's life. It's never too late too late, as long as you end up where you want to be at the end of the day.
I said “I love you” to my boyfriend after years of thinking no one would ever care for a girl in a wheelchair. Now he has helped me so much and I’m becoming more okay with the fact that my future isn’t like most people’s and that’s okay.
After five years of saying I would find a therapist (but always finding an excuse not to), last year I finally started therapy. I'm proud of that step.
I'm turning 20 in about a week and I was trying to win "the race" at first too. Doing internships whenever I could, language certificates, saving money, charity work, studying abroad, always eyeing other people's success and calling that "getting inspired". You might wonder where I'm now... I had to take a semester off to take care of my mental health for once. That's probably the best thing I did.
Bethany Thank you for your kind words! 💕 Tbh I was scared to make that decision but then I realised that me being happy and healthy is as important to success as passion and hard work
I rebuilt a life after a suicide attempt. I feel a bit behind all of my peers sometimes, but I'm pretty proud of that. I thought I had to be a big fancy lawyer and save the world or some shit... now I have a simple part-time job helping people, and I've never been happier. So, I approve the message of this video 100 percent. Also, yay for consistent posting! Your videos really are the best of RUclips.
Katey Flowers I really needed to see this today. I’m still struggling with my mental health, but it’s amazing to see someone who has gone through this and survived. Bless you 🙌
The Lost Winchester - it was a long journey, but I'm so very glad I'm still here. Life isn't a bed of roses, but it can be beautiful. Wishing you so much love and healing.
Since I was a kid I've always dreamt about doing stand up comedy. 5 years ago I got myself a notebook and started writing all my material. A few months ago, on one of the worst days of my life, the closest I've ever been to suicide, I said "fuck it" and finally got up at an open mic to perform 5 minutes of my material. As someone with crippling social anxiety I expected to 100% bomb up there, but I was at such a low point mentally I really didn't care if I made a fool of myself. People ended up laughing at most of my jokes, a couple of them I would say were pretty uproarious laughs. I felt great. Not only because I was doing something I dreamt of doing for so long but because I genuinely enjoyed it; performing and making people laugh and getting to tell my story, even if it was only for 5 minutes. I've had many dream careers, most of them have fallen through because I didn't feel that spark. I'm glad this was not one of those. I turned one of the worst days of my life to one of the best. It quite literally saved my life.
I learned how to walk in heels last year! I have Cerebral Palsy so I have terrible balance and weak legs that led me to only being able to wear supportive/flat shoes like sneakers all the time. It took months of walking around the house but now I'm good enough that I can wear them to work. It's not really that much of a goal, I get it. They're just shoes. But it's nice to be able to put on a dress for the first time in a while. Sneakers with dresses, especially formal dresses, just looks stupid so I could never wear them before. Also they're like.....really short heels, but man do I still feel pretty 💜
I beat major depression and suicidal thoughts after 10 years of suffering. Was a long journey, but hey, the results or more like the process was the real thing. It really helped me develop into a new person. Depression helped me grow, made new friends on the way that support me and love me whatever I do. Depression was a curse and a blessing for me at the same time.
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I started therapy after hiding and denying my anxiety and depression for 6+ years. It's a small step but a couple years ago I never thought I'd live to finish college and now I only have one semester left.
Grace thanks 🤗 it took me like forever because I got so ill in the middle of writing it that I took like a one year break. But last weekend I finally got it done 🙌
when I was 8 years old my mom got really sick and it's been like that ever since , I am now 17 , I help her go to the bathroom, shower, dress her and I'm very proud of myself because I've been taking care of her all these years on my own (,: She took care of me I'm just returning the favor
I’ve kept going. I don’t like to share shit but why not. I have had immense struggles in my life, shit that’s been hard to deal with. Growing up, being bullied for not being able to walk because I had no skin on my legs, because I was from a different place. Beaten up every day for like 9 years. Then becoming a teenager and seeing my family fall apart, struggling with my health. Pneumonia, septicaemia etc. Kept going. Was paralysed from the chest down for months. Then mental illness. Facing this unbelievably dark period and trying to take my own life, getting the help and realising I have to keep going. Then, after coming through some of the worst years of my life. 18, my dad gets terminal cancer, both my grandparents die and then during the biggest exams of my life, to decide whether I was going to college. The girl I was dating kills herself and I just have to deal. Have to take care of my family, have to go to funeral alone in a different country. Struggle for months and months with my own depression. But I’m here, almost 20. I’m still here, and I’m fucking proud.
Finally managed to get a B in mathematics !! so chuffed even though people called me dumb since everyone around me gets As, i'm just happy with the B i worked hard for :D
It's my 18th birthday today, and I'm super happy, but I've also realised now that I'm technically an adult, it's not that impressive when I accomplish the same things as somebody younger than me. I've had this thought for a while now, but upon further reflection, I realised that 18 is still pretty damn young. Most people don't even leave home until much after that. I've got my entire life ahead of me, and so do most of you. _(It's my birthday so you have to listen to my motivational crap.)_
nathan posting 4 videos in two months? single handedly saving 2018 edit: i got to the end, and something ive done is open up to people more. ive been pretty closed off, but im working on myself
I'm 21, and I changed my major in college 3 times. I was supposed to be graduating this year but since I started all over, now I'm only graduating in 2021. It's not what I planned and I'm not super proud of it. I changed my mind too many times and "lost time". Except I didn't!!! I learned a bunch of stuff, met super cool people, worked different areas. My parents were disappointed at first, but now my dad is always saying to his friends how proud he is. I got a lot to study but now I do what I enjoy. I didn't waste my time, I lived and experienced it!
Estoque de Coisas I'm in the same boat. I'm 22 and changed my major and now I'm not graduating until 2020. It's hard sometimes because you always feel behind, but honestly take your time and enjoy the process like nathan said.
I adopted a cat and since then I've been waking up every morning thinking about feeding her and giving her a scratch under her chin. Instead of feeling dread for how the rest of the day is gonna go. I hope she knows how much her company means to me.
I recently returned to school after almost a two year absence due to severe anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, and now I've got a perfect attendance streak going, I'm passing all my classes with an average of 70% in each class, and I'm taking decent care of myself again, so thats something I guess
Debra-Ann Walker that's honestly amazing you should be proud!! I know how that feels and it actually is a very big deal I wish you all the luck in school and in life!
I overcame depression and completely evolved into a new person. I was severely depressed and suicidal in High School and overcame it on my own. I decided that I was good enough. I went to college and graduated last year getting a degree in computer science and I've never been more proud of myself. I found my love for life again, I look forward to the future and strive to be a positive influence towards people. Meditation allowed me to connect with my inner self and fall in love with myself and life and I am forever grateful for that. It's weird to think about that I am a depression/suicide survivor because I am a completely person now than I was then that it doesn't even feel real. I don't let my past define me because anyone can change and anyone can get better because everyone is good enough. The message from your hoodies really resonates with me so thank you for being a positive person and making an impact on people's lives. ♥
last year, i finally admited to myself how insecure i am. i used to try and ignore it and act like i was so much more confident than i was. when i finally realized, im not at the confidence level i want to be, it was a step forward. the years i spent in a lie were over and i could finally begin the healing process. thanks nathan for the #goodenough movement.
Omw to school I slipped and fell in the snow. Instead of get frustrated, I just started making snow angels. Don't know why but that was the highlight of my week. I guess sometimes you just gotta make the best of your situation and let go. (Not a frozen reference)
I know this was two years ago but I MUST celebrate this with you! The idea of performing my writing in front of people is a huge anxiety fest and I've only done it twice but it feels so good to be able to say I've done it!
OMG !! First of all #relatable same as me and well done💗 !! and secondly I struggle as well and find it difficult to be in public spaces where it's crowded, especially during lectures, ..Jesus I always freak out ... one time I couldn't handle it and I walked out..anxiety is tough but we'll get through it x🙏
you're literally not going to believe me but I'm 18 too, in my 1st year as well and I've been pushing off finishing my forms for counselling since I wasn't sure if it was the right decision and I've been waiting for that "sign"/push and deadass thing you comment was it. Thank you so SO much (sorry not trying to take away from your achievement!!!!! well done!!!!)
i dropped out of college and i’m actually happy about it! school was really impacting my mental health and i finally worked up the nerve to drop out. i’m really proud of myself for putting my mental health first and i’m actually happy for the first time in years
I survived 12 years of sexual abuse since the age of 4, and in the passed 3 years have finally come to accept that it wasnt my fault. There's a lot of broken pieces i have to put back together, and thats okay. I'm focusing on self love and spreading love.
mailowness It was really not your fault! I wish you all the best in putting together the pieces. Remember: you may be broken and in need of healing, but there is nothing _fundamentally_ wrong with YOU. Your identitiy isn't in your brokenness. YOU are great!
When you look at yourself, don't see brokenness, see a genuine person who's already made the first steps towards healing. There is an immense potential in you. Take care of yourself, give yourself a break. :)
@essennagerry Its been a lot like reprogramming the brain, accepting statements like that, that theres really nothing wrong with me and this wasnt something i brought on myself. It got better tho :) And i know its going to continue getting better :D Thank you for the love and kind words
This video really meant alot to me. I'm 23 years old and I'm currently taking a break from university because I'm not sure what I want to do with my life. I've been on my break for 2 years and my parents are on my case about going back,but I don't want to just got back and waste time. I want to go back for a reason and mentally I'm not ready to go back to school. People my age are either engaged, married, have kids on the way or graduated and that's been making me feel worse about my life. But this video made me open my eyes I'm only 23 years old I have my whole life ahead of me and I need to stop stressing and letting others opinions and choices get to me and that I should be living for myself not for my parents or anyone else.
Zaynab Take your time to think things through and do what is best for you. Whatever that is don't look back in regret and ponder of what could have been. Always keep moving forward. We only get a chance at life, make the best of it, never make the same mistake twice.
same, i'm 22 and i should have finished my uni degree in 4 years but i'm taking my time... you have to find the right pace to do things, for example i prefer to live in a calm/slow way because if i stress myself with 10 subjects at the same time i end up having mental breakdowns too often lol so yeah, try to live more and work a bit less, if you can, and life will compensate you. people always say i'm lucky, but i don't believe in coincidences, i just look for my own luck
Zaynab I did the same, and it honestly saved my brain, and when I did go back, I had money saved up from working, and your focus changes when you realize there’s more ways to survive than just school. Keep on, cuz!
Something I've done: I started learning Cantonese. I realized that if I wanted to change something in my life I had to start now. I wish I could have learned when I was younger but the older I get, the harder it will get, so there's no time like the present. It has brought me closer to my dad and I hope to continue learning.
Rachel Chow I really want to learn Cantonese! I'm hesitating because I need to straigthen out some other things. I need to get better at school (e.i. pass, lol) and get into a healthy daily and weekly routine. Organize my home and my time. THEN I'll start and my goal is to make that happen in summer. Cantonese is so beautiful and cool! Whenever I hear it it compells me to listen.
I went through a freak accident in high school which resulted in all my friends leaving me alone and then bounced back from severe depression and PTSD and got into college with a scholarship. I did THAT
I just got a scholarship to my dream school to pursue medicine, so I can help save peoples lives. I've been through so much the past few years. The death of my closest friend from suicide left me traumatized 2 years ago, and resulted in a deep depression. I am blessed that I was able to survive an attempted suicide attempt and worked myself incredibly hard to get the grades I needed to get into this school. I have considered this my greatest accomplishment ❤️ I love your videos Nathan and you never fail to put a smile on my face
Serena R feeling this super hard, my friend. I’m just starting to work through my mental health issues. Congratulations on getting into your dream school! That’s fucking AMAZING. I hope your journey continues to be amazing and wonderful!!!
My family were made homeless but I graduated university and put a roof over my head despite it ✊🏾 I'm focused on my own life, my love for self and MY OWN end goal. Comparison is the thief of joy and the biggest distraction in life. We are all on our OWN journeys y'all!
Its hard for me to even get out of bed, or just eat something sometimes . . . but yesterday I cleaned my whole room! And yes, it did feel really good to get something done properly
I’m in university for nursing and almost everyone I talked to told me not to do it, or they said “why don’t you just become a doctor?”. Even my own mom (who is a nurse) told me she thought I couldn’t do it. So far it’s been an incredibly difficult but rewarding journey. I wouldn’t have it any other way, I’m happy 😊
I immigrated from Africa a few years ago and through hard work and dedication I have come to be completely fluent in English as well as other languages; a book of mine will be published in a couple of months. I’m grateful :)
I wrote a comment a second ago and then I started to read other people’s comments to see if there accomplishments were better 🙏🏻😪 then I realized omg I just did it. This video made my day
I've had really intense mental health issues that got diagnosed 7 years ago. I've tripped up on a lot and nearly lost myself completely many times but I'm here. I didn't think I'd make it to 20 years old but guess what? I'm gonna make it a lot longer. This is my life and I won't let my issues dictate it anymore. So, I guess the thing I've done in my life is...stay alive. Pretty important I'd say.
Everybody talks about the "real world" after college, and I'm thinking: "If this isn't real, if my friends aren't real, and if the things I'm learning aren't real can I get my money back?!?" I survived a stroke last summer. I re-learned how to walk and use my left arm and went back to school the next semester to finish the term with a 3.8 GPA...I might be a semester behind, but I like to think of it as more time to get to know people and enjoy the journey.
I'm 22 and me and my girlfriend have been together for 6years now 🔥 preety happy about that!! Thanks for the oportunity to reflect on one of my biggest achievements man
About 4 years ago I was making a living at a grocery store. It was a safe job but it definitely was not something I wanted to do my whole life. So after my 5th year with the company, I experienced something I call my “quarter life crisis”(I was 24years old). I quit my job, took all my PTO and backpacked around Europe throughout Christmas and New Years. I found out a lot about myself during that trip and what direction I wanted to take my life. I’ll spare you all the rest of the details but right now I’m 28 and currently a full time student trying to get my undergraduate so I can eventually get my dream job of physical therapist. Life is intense right now but I can say that I am the happiest I have ever been my whole life.
The guy i dated broke up with me the day before I had to play the most important tennis match in my career and maaan I still managed to win. I did something for myself and my own happiness for once.
i came out the closet as bi to my parents................ i have been going through a lot lately and these videos really helped me get through my life problems, TTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNKKKKKKKKK you!!
Even though I was HELLA depressed during my senior year of high school, I managed to keep my job, graduate, and get accepted into my dream university. I'm still struggling a little bit, but I'm far from where I was last year.
After 2 years of constantly failing my tests, and getting low grades, I ended up going to summer school and finally have achieved a total of 3 A's in biology and have not failed a test. While these are not final exams and don't count, it's good motivation. This has never happened to me before. Before this the last time I received an A grade was over 5 years ago.
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Yes Nathan yes Nathan yes Nathannnnnnnnnnn.
Get outta here and take your garbage dogs with you.
I love your videos!!!!! Big inspiration for small youtubers!!!
@Emmawat What No, no, no, no, I enjoy her content, there was a fake feud that happened a while ago between Jacksfilms (great RUclipsr) and Jenna, where they argued about whose dogs are better, here's one of Jack's skits about it: ruclips.net/video/nG7aPe8od3M/видео.html
I did not expect to find Jenna ducking marbles here, miss you but you did what u had to do
I'm 27, I started therapy, quit drugs, & actively started taking steps towards managing my depression!
Darshana Pathak 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Congratulations!!! Just don't fall in the trap of thinking you have to "catch up" to something, you don't, just make sure you are going in what feels like the right direction and that's enough c:
thank you! i've definitely felt like that before, social media can def make you feel like you're falling behind, but we all move at our own pace & we all have our own journeys and that's okay :)
Don't ever stop, even if that means starting over and over. You're strong. :)
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I got out of a toxic relationship.
Same here! I’m so so proud of you!!!!!
Cassie thank you! I’m proud of us both ❤️
Me too! Proud of you guys! This is gonna be a good year!
Me too!
I just turned 21 after spending the majority of my life being obese (very close to morbidly obese) I'm finally overweight. Not a lot of people would say "Hell yeah I'm finally overweight!" but it's a big deal for me. I lost 50 pounds and I'll admit, it took much longer than expected but that's life. It's never too late too late, as long as you end up where you want to be at the end of the day.
BaboomMusic this is a year old but I just wanna say congrats. I’ve been tryna lose weight for so long, that shits not easy. Good for you ❤️❤️
inb4 some toxic fuckhead calls this fatphobic
hopefully you’re in a better place by the time I’m writing this op, good on you
I said “I love you” to my boyfriend after years of thinking no one would ever care for a girl in a wheelchair. Now he has helped me so much and I’m becoming more okay with the fact that my future isn’t like most people’s and that’s okay.
After five years of saying I would find a therapist (but always finding an excuse not to), last year I finally started therapy. I'm proud of that step.
girlwithcow YOU GIVE ME HOPE. HOPEFULLY ILL DO IT TOOOO!
If I can do it, you can, too! I believe in you!!!
I’m 21 and I finally started going to counseling for depression so I can actually start living my life.
musiqueinfinity good job,you're really strong,you inspired me actually.
Awesome. Keep it up.
Exactly....
That's wonderful! God bless, hope that goes well!
i had a glass of water
Aine Bainne sounds lit 😂
honestly hard though
stay hydrated lol xD
Sounds like you have a drinking problem
congrats!
I'm turning 20 in about a week and I was trying to win "the race" at first too. Doing internships whenever I could, language certificates, saving money, charity work, studying abroad, always eyeing other people's success and calling that "getting inspired". You might wonder where I'm now... I had to take a semester off to take care of my mental health for once. That's probably the best thing I did.
king brekker that takes a lot of strength! i wish you the best x
Same
Do it upppp and you will come back feeling fully refreshed and ready to kick butt. Wishing you the very best ❤
Sanyu Lukwago Thank you so much! xx It took me a while to realise that strength sometimes means to do what's best for you and not what "looks" best.
Bethany Thank you for your kind words! 💕 Tbh I was scared to make that decision but then I realised that me being happy and healthy is as important to success as passion and hard work
HAD A CRUSH ON NATHAN BEFORE THE GLOW UP
Shamanee Bodi SaMEEEEEE
Shamanee Bodi Same, fam!
Okay really though saaaame
yupp been crushing on nathan since the vine era
I rebuilt a life after a suicide attempt. I feel a bit behind all of my peers sometimes, but I'm pretty proud of that. I thought I had to be a big fancy lawyer and save the world or some shit... now I have a simple part-time job helping people, and I've never been happier. So, I approve the message of this video 100 percent.
Also, yay for consistent posting! Your videos really are the best of RUclips.
Bless your heart, I can’t imagine recovering from something like that. I hope you live a long and happy life!
good for you. sarcasm
Katey Flowers I really needed to see this today. I’m still struggling with my mental health, but it’s amazing to see someone who has gone through this and survived. Bless you 🙌
The Lost Winchester - it was a long journey, but I'm so very glad I'm still here. Life isn't a bed of roses, but it can be beautiful. Wishing you so much love and healing.
I got a 4.0 for the first time in my life
i got out of bed
Sometimes, that's enough.
I _finally_ understand life after that Mario Kart analogy.
Since I was a kid I've always dreamt about doing stand up comedy. 5 years ago I got myself a notebook and started writing all my material. A few months ago, on one of the worst days of my life, the closest I've ever been to suicide, I said "fuck it" and finally got up at an open mic to perform 5 minutes of my material. As someone with crippling social anxiety I expected to 100% bomb up there, but I was at such a low point mentally I really didn't care if I made a fool of myself. People ended up laughing at most of my jokes, a couple of them I would say were pretty uproarious laughs. I felt great. Not only because I was doing something I dreamt of doing for so long but because I genuinely enjoyed it; performing and making people laugh and getting to tell my story, even if it was only for 5 minutes. I've had many dream careers, most of them have fallen through because I didn't feel that spark. I'm glad this was not one of those. I turned one of the worst days of my life to one of the best. It quite literally saved my life.
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Amazing!! Hope your career great success!!
This is so beautiful. Keep doing what makes you happy 🤍
I woke up. Every. Day.
Good job! It be hard sometimes!
YESSSS 🍹🎉🎉🎉
I learned how to walk in heels last year! I have Cerebral Palsy so I have terrible balance and weak legs that led me to only being able to wear supportive/flat shoes like sneakers all the time. It took months of walking around the house but now I'm good enough that I can wear them to work. It's not really that much of a goal, I get it. They're just shoes. But it's nice to be able to put on a dress for the first time in a while. Sneakers with dresses, especially formal dresses, just looks stupid so I could never wear them before. Also they're like.....really short heels, but man do I still feel pretty 💜
That is so exciting, congrats!
lyciumm No, that’s amazing! I’m so happy for you!
Thank you!! you both are so sweet 💜 💜
I beat major depression and suicidal thoughts after 10 years of suffering. Was a long journey, but hey, the results or more like the process was the real thing. It really helped me develop into a new person. Depression helped me grow, made new friends on the way that support me and love me whatever I do. Depression was a curse and a blessing for me at the same time.
New layout cause I'm finally filming at college!
This is my 4th video in 2018!! I hope you liked it.
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THE WHITEBOARD I CANT STAND YOU
Slaylona Honestly, that thing is the Easter egg of all Easter eggs
Nathan Zed i have played piano in front of a smallish crowd even though it felt like a full concert hall. i smashed it. i'm happy with that
Nathan Zed I made a tasty fettuccini alfredo
Nathan Zed LOVE YOU KING
I left my abusive and homophobic family and moved to New York City after saving up
Congratulations, proud of you x
So proud of u and I rlly mean it xx
Wow! So proud!!
thas awsome c:
that's really fucking brave ! i'm glad
I started therapy after hiding and denying my anxiety and depression for 6+ years. It's a small step but a couple years ago I never thought I'd live to finish college and now I only have one semester left.
congrats! :)
That's amazing!! Congrats!!!
Congratulations!
I fleed to the US as a refugee and learnt English in less than 3 months :)! Now I’m valedictorian of my high school class
I raised my gpa up, went from making Ds to As and Bs by changing my friends and my choices
I learned how to love myself
I'm learning
i still don't know.
I'm late but i'm proud of you!!
🥺
Jelly
i just finished writing my first novel that i've been working on for almost four years!
that's finna woke man! jk, but seriously, that's awesome!
Grace thanks 🤗 it took me like forever because I got so ill in the middle of writing it that I took like a one year break. But last weekend I finally got it done 🙌
That’s awesome! Congratulations!
Chelsea Robinson thank you ❤
If it ever gets published tell us
when I was 8 years old my mom got really sick and it's been like that ever since , I am now 17 , I help her go to the bathroom, shower, dress her and I'm very proud of myself because I've been taking care of her all these years on my own (,:
She took care of me I'm just returning the favor
I’ve kept going. I don’t like to share shit but why not. I have had immense struggles in my life, shit that’s been hard to deal with. Growing up, being bullied for not being able to walk because I had no skin on my legs, because I was from a different place. Beaten up every day for like 9 years. Then becoming a teenager and seeing my family fall apart, struggling with my health. Pneumonia, septicaemia etc. Kept going. Was paralysed from the chest down for months. Then mental illness. Facing this unbelievably dark period and trying to take my own life, getting the help and realising I have to keep going. Then, after coming through some of the worst years of my life. 18, my dad gets terminal cancer, both my grandparents die and then during the biggest exams of my life, to decide whether I was going to college. The girl I was dating kills herself and I just have to deal. Have to take care of my family, have to go to funeral alone in a different country. Struggle for months and months with my own depression. But I’m here, almost 20. I’m still here, and I’m fucking proud.
Brendansface Wow. Can you create a motivation video plz
MEOW ah no, I don’t think it’d help, or be seen by anyone
Finally managed to get a B in mathematics !! so chuffed even though people called me dumb since everyone around me gets As, i'm just happy with the B i worked hard for :D
This is the most positive comment section I’ve ever seen 😭 CONGRATULATIONS to everyone reaching their goals and being happy!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
KEVIN SP*CEY BLOCKED OUT ON YOUR POSTER DHDDhss
It's my 18th birthday today, and I'm super happy, but I've also realised now that I'm technically an adult, it's not that impressive when I accomplish the same things as somebody younger than me. I've had this thought for a while now, but upon further reflection, I realised that 18 is still pretty damn young. Most people don't even leave home until much after that.
I've got my entire life ahead of me, and so do most of you. _(It's my birthday so you have to listen to my motivational crap.)_
happy birthday!!! i hope you had a great day
I found someone who cares about me
Hope you guys are very happy with each other!
nathan posting 4 videos in two months? single handedly saving 2018
edit: i got to the end, and something ive done is open up to people more. ive been pretty closed off, but im working on myself
I'm 21, and I changed my major in college 3 times. I was supposed to be graduating this year but since I started all over, now I'm only graduating in 2021. It's not what I planned and I'm not super proud of it. I changed my mind too many times and "lost time".
Except I didn't!!!
I learned a bunch of stuff, met super cool people, worked different areas.
My parents were disappointed at first, but now my dad is always saying to his friends how proud he is. I got a lot to study but now I do what I enjoy. I didn't waste my time, I lived and experienced it!
Estoque de Coisas I feel you! And I’m super proud of you
Estoque de Coisas I'm in the same boat. I'm 22 and changed my major and now I'm not graduating until 2020. It's hard sometimes because you always feel behind, but honestly take your time and enjoy the process like nathan said.
Nathan Zed is the only youtuber that can keep me entertained for a full video deadass bro
That's great but that also sounds like a problem.
Samee
i left my friends and family and everything i hold dear and moved to a different country to pursue a better life
aw thanks for liking. makes me feel better for not getting that sweatshirt...
Why? Can you explain?
I live in Venezuela and I'm planing on doing that at some point in the future. I'm absolutely terrified about it, so yeah that's big
I am also away from my family and friends rn (4 years but some visits) and i can tell u u are STRONG!!
I adopted a cat and since then I've been waking up every morning thinking about feeding her and giving her a scratch under her chin. Instead of feeling dread for how the rest of the day is gonna go. I hope she knows how much her company means to me.
I'm sure your cat loves you just as much !!🤗🐱💞
Ol'King'Sol This is why I need a cat in my life.
I recently returned to school after almost a two year absence due to severe anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, and now I've got a perfect attendance streak going, I'm passing all my classes with an average of 70% in each class, and I'm taking decent care of myself again, so thats something I guess
Debra-Ann Walker that's honestly amazing you should be proud!! I know how that feels and it actually is a very big deal I wish you all the luck in school and in life!
I am proud of you 💛
i told myself i was pretty + now im lowkey starting to believe it. good enough.
Did no one tell you already?
Passed first year uni!
Emma Filgate congrats!
I auditioned for an orchestra for the first time after months of stress and anxiety (I didn’t get in, but it’s the closest I’ve ever gotten)
Emily D Congratulations! That's huge!
I came out to my mom yesterday and I feel at peace with myself and closer to her 💛
karen robles That’s awesome, kudos.
I overcame depression and completely evolved into a new person. I was severely depressed and suicidal in High School and overcame it on my own. I decided that I was good enough. I went to college and graduated last year getting a degree in computer science and I've never been more proud of myself. I found my love for life again, I look forward to the future and strive to be a positive influence towards people. Meditation allowed me to connect with my inner self and fall in love with myself and life and I am forever grateful for that. It's weird to think about that I am a depression/suicide survivor because I am a completely person now than I was then that it doesn't even feel real. I don't let my past define me because anyone can change and anyone can get better because everyone is good enough. The message from your hoodies really resonates with me so thank you for being a positive person and making an impact on people's lives. ♥
i went to a new school & overcame my fears & made friends & now believe i'm loveable !!
I allowed myself to cry and feel everything I avoided for so long. Felt good and weirdly I felt stronger after.
last year, i finally admited to myself how insecure i am. i used to try and ignore it and act like i was so much more confident than i was. when i finally realized, im not at the confidence level i want to be, it was a step forward. the years i spent in a lie were over and i could finally begin the healing process. thanks nathan for the #goodenough movement.
right on. this is youtube not a therapist
Omw to school I slipped and fell in the snow. Instead of get frustrated, I just started making snow angels. Don't know why but that was the highlight of my week. I guess sometimes you just gotta make the best of your situation and let go. (Not a frozen reference)
I performed my poetry in front of people
I know this was two years ago but I MUST celebrate this with you! The idea of performing my writing in front of people is a huge anxiety fest and I've only done it twice but it feels so good to be able to say I've done it!
I'm 18 & in my first year of uni and, for the sake my mental health, I've finally signed up for therapy to sort out my anxiety!
FESARII 👏🏽 yes take care of your mental health, school can be stressful 😥
OMG !! First of all #relatable same as me and well done💗 !! and secondly I struggle as well and find it difficult to be in public spaces where it's crowded, especially during lectures, ..Jesus I always freak out ... one time I couldn't handle it and I walked out..anxiety is tough but we'll get through it x🙏
you're literally not going to believe me but I'm 18 too, in my 1st year as well and I've been pushing off finishing my forms for counselling since I wasn't sure if it was the right decision and I've been waiting for that "sign"/push and deadass thing you comment was it. Thank you so SO much (sorry not trying to take away from your achievement!!!!! well done!!!!)
I decided to start playing sports again after losing a limb.
I started taking anti-depressants a year ago and have tried to prioritize my mental and physical well-being so I can make it out of this trap aliveeee
kingmejam You go! Proud of you.
I accepted my first adult job offer as a mechanical engineer
Congrats!
Matt Labrecque that’s awesome!! I just enrolled in college for aerospace engineering :^)
i dropped out of college and i’m actually happy about it! school was really impacting my mental health and i finally worked up the nerve to drop out. i’m really proud of myself for putting my mental health first and i’m actually happy for the first time in years
I survived 12 years of sexual abuse since the age of 4, and in the passed 3 years have finally come to accept that it wasnt my fault. There's a lot of broken pieces i have to put back together, and thats okay. I'm focusing on self love and spreading love.
mailowness 💜💜💜
mailowness It was really not your fault! I wish you all the best in putting together the pieces. Remember: you may be broken and in need of healing, but there is nothing _fundamentally_ wrong with YOU. Your identitiy isn't in your brokenness. YOU are great!
When you look at yourself, don't see brokenness, see a genuine person who's already made the first steps towards healing. There is an immense potential in you. Take care of yourself, give yourself a break. :)
@essennagerry Its been a lot like reprogramming the brain, accepting statements like that, that theres really nothing wrong with me and this wasnt something i brought on myself. It got better tho :) And i know its going to continue getting better :D Thank you for the love and kind words
This video really meant alot to me. I'm 23 years old and I'm currently taking a break from university because I'm not sure what I want to do with my life. I've been on my break for 2 years and my parents are on my case about going back,but I don't want to just got back and waste time. I want to go back for a reason and mentally I'm not ready to go back to school. People my age are either engaged, married, have kids on the way or graduated and that's been making me feel worse about my life. But this video made me open my eyes I'm only 23 years old I have my whole life ahead of me and I need to stop stressing and letting others opinions and choices get to me and that I should be living for myself not for my parents or anyone else.
Zaynab i relate so much dude! much love
Zaynab Take your time to think things through and do what is best for you. Whatever that is don't look back in regret and ponder of what could have been. Always keep moving forward. We only get a chance at life, make the best of it, never make the same mistake twice.
same, i'm 22 and i should have finished my uni degree in 4 years but i'm taking my time... you have to find the right pace to do things, for example i prefer to live in a calm/slow way because if i stress myself with 10 subjects at the same time i end up having mental breakdowns too often lol so yeah, try to live more and work a bit less, if you can, and life will compensate you.
people always say i'm lucky, but i don't believe in coincidences, i just look for my own luck
Zaynab I did the same, and it honestly saved my brain, and when I did go back, I had money saved up from working, and your focus changes when you realize there’s more ways to survive than just school. Keep on, cuz!
exactly!!
During band practice, I played the solo for the first time this weekend (with sweaty palms and shaking knees, but still)
Congratulations 💕
Yeah dat❤️🙌🏾
i stayed alive, through the roughest of times, and i am able to keep going. that's one thing that i can always tell myself that i'm proud of.
"You don't miss your chance until you die," is my new favourite quote!
Something I've done: I started learning Cantonese. I realized that if I wanted to change something in my life I had to start now. I wish I could have learned when I was younger but the older I get, the harder it will get, so there's no time like the present. It has brought me closer to my dad and I hope to continue learning.
Rachel Chow I really want to learn Cantonese! I'm hesitating because I need to straigthen out some other things. I need to get better at school (e.i. pass, lol) and get into a healthy daily and weekly routine. Organize my home and my time. THEN I'll start and my goal is to make that happen in summer. Cantonese is so beautiful and cool! Whenever I hear it it compells me to listen.
i got a perfect score on my psychology final :)
I went through a freak accident in high school which resulted in all my friends leaving me alone and then bounced back from severe depression and PTSD and got into college with a scholarship. I did THAT
I just got a scholarship to my dream school to pursue medicine, so I can help save peoples lives. I've been through so much the past few years. The death of my closest friend from suicide left me traumatized 2 years ago, and resulted in a deep depression. I am blessed that I was able to survive an attempted suicide attempt and worked myself incredibly hard to get the grades I needed to get into this school. I have considered this my greatest accomplishment ❤️
I love your videos Nathan and you never fail to put a smile on my face
Serena R feeling this super hard, my friend. I’m just starting to work through my mental health issues. Congratulations on getting into your dream school! That’s fucking AMAZING. I hope your journey continues to be amazing and wonderful!!!
My family were made homeless but I graduated university and put a roof over my head despite it ✊🏾
I'm focused on my own life, my love for self and MY OWN end goal. Comparison is the thief of joy and the biggest distraction in life. We are all on our OWN journeys y'all!
claire g. thanks so much 😘
today i bought my girlfriend a skateboard for her birthday with the money i earned working at build a bear workshop
Maddy Rolon Aww! That's so sweet :)
Aww that’s so kind of u ✨
That’s so amazing!!
Maddy Rolon this is so cute
that's adorable!
i managed to stay 4 years clean!! 💗💗
Congrats, mate
so proud ❤️❤️
YAYYYYY PROUD OF U!!
clean of what
i just hit my 5th in january! proud of you
Its hard for me to even get out of bed, or just eat something sometimes . . . but yesterday I cleaned my whole room! And yes, it did feel really good to get something done properly
I did what I thought was impossible. I learned how to love again after being hurt.
I forgave myself. Literally the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life.
I’m in university for nursing and almost everyone I talked to told me not to do it, or they said “why don’t you just become a doctor?”. Even my own mom (who is a nurse) told me she thought I couldn’t do it. So far it’s been an incredibly difficult but rewarding journey. I wouldn’t have it any other way, I’m happy 😊
congrats! that's something to be really proud of
Nursing pay wise is better than becoming a doctor. Congrats to you and I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you! :)
Had a non-awkward conversation with the check out lady today, and tbh I’m still riding that wave.
I worked in a grocery store for several years. Those pleasant customer interactions made my day.
I've finally started going to therapy for my anxiety and depression!!
Sophie Best dadTM Yay, good luck!
I immigrated from Africa a few years ago and through hard work and dedication I have come to be completely fluent in English as well as other languages; a book of mine will be published in a couple of months. I’m grateful :)
I made a compilation of photos for Black History Month and stuck them on my door. Now when I leave my room, I smile and feel inspired.
Nathan fucking killing it in 2018 with the regular upload schedules. These must take forever to edit too. Keep going man!
AwesomeTyme Take notes, g'damnit! Where you at man?!
yeah hes really inspiring isnt he 🤔 🤔 🤔
Lost in Nathan's brown eyes, my man
I learned to love myself, and that my sensitivity is a beautiful gift after almost my whole life thinking something was wrong me me the way I was.
I wrote a comment a second ago and then I started to read other people’s comments to see if there accomplishments were better 🙏🏻😪 then I realized omg I just did it. This video made my day
Survived two 18 credit semesters as a double major (Physics & Mechanical Engineering)
Layla Ogletree Wow
Ayyyy
I remembered to take the garbage out last night. You could say I’m doing pretty well in life
I woke up this morning and got out of bed
I ate breakfast this morning
I've had really intense mental health issues that got diagnosed 7 years ago. I've tripped up on a lot and nearly lost myself completely many times but I'm here. I didn't think I'd make it to 20 years old but guess what? I'm gonna make it a lot longer. This is my life and I won't let my issues dictate it anymore.
So, I guess the thing I've done in my life is...stay alive. Pretty important I'd say.
Samantha Darling Good for you girl, stay strong and rock on! 😊
I’m with u sister! Stay strong
The fact that both of these replies are so kind and supportive just warms my heart. Holy hell :)
Everybody talks about the "real world" after college, and I'm thinking: "If this isn't real, if my friends aren't real, and if the things I'm learning aren't real can I get my money back?!?"
I survived a stroke last summer. I re-learned how to walk and use my left arm and went back to school the next semester to finish the term with a 3.8 GPA...I might be a semester behind, but I like to think of it as more time to get to know people and enjoy the journey.
I'm 22 and me and my girlfriend have been together for 6years now 🔥 preety happy about that!! Thanks for the oportunity to reflect on one of my biggest achievements man
I started volunteering a whole lot and taking up new responsibilities so I don’t stress myself about academics too much
I made some instant noodles, we gettin there boi ✌
About 4 years ago I was making a living at a grocery store. It was a safe job but it definitely was not something I wanted to do my whole life. So after my 5th year with the company, I experienced something I call my “quarter life crisis”(I was 24years old). I quit my job, took all my PTO and backpacked around Europe throughout Christmas and New Years. I found out a lot about myself during that trip and what direction I wanted to take my life. I’ll spare you all the rest of the details but right now I’m 28 and currently a full time student trying to get my undergraduate so I can eventually get my dream job of physical therapist. Life is intense right now but I can say that I am the happiest I have ever been my whole life.
I GOT INTO GRAD SCHOOL AND DO CANCER RESEARCH, I LOVE EVERY TOUGH SECOND OF IT.
Sunshine & Raindrops YESSS
i had the worst breakdown of my life last year and am slowly recovering from it
to you guys reading this too - living everyday with mental illnesses that tell us we're not good enough. proud of us
god I love these comments KEEP IT UP YALL IM SO PROUD OF YOU
I've learned to say no.
I learned the dance to Thriller - Michael Jackson
Chase Dunham I aced the beat it choreography!
Hey, wrote a fanfic like 6 years ago and 28,000 people have read it. WAAAAT
Am I the only one who had a big sigh of relief after watching this??
I majored in art despite my fear of not being able to make money after graduating
The guy i dated broke up with me the day before I had to play the most important tennis match in my career and maaan I still managed to win. I did something for myself and my own happiness for once.
i came out the closet as bi to my parents................
i have been going through a lot lately and these videos really helped me get through my life problems, TTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNKKKKKKKKK you!!
arianna lockett proud of you, bb 😘
wow u go girl, I feel u. i’m bi too.
Even though I was HELLA depressed during my senior year of high school, I managed to keep my job, graduate, and get accepted into my dream university. I'm still struggling a little bit, but I'm far from where I was last year.
Today I baked a cake and it was really good
After 2 years of constantly failing my tests, and getting low grades, I ended up going to summer school and finally have achieved a total of 3 A's in biology and have not failed a test. While these are not final exams and don't count, it's good motivation. This has never happened to me before. Before this the last time I received an A grade was over 5 years ago.
Raumati Horsfall I'm so proud of you ❤
Hannah O'Connor Thank you so much! You have no idea how much those words will push me forward.
I come back to this video every time I feel like I'm failing because I'm not doing anything "extraordinary" with my life and it really helps