"You can have a good time in your head. It doesn't have to be hell." Something I didn't even know I badly needed to hear. This is only the third video of yours I've watched but you're already teaching me more healthy coping mechanisms than I learned in 3 years of therapy in my teens.
Seriously, you explain things better than some therapists and professors I’ve had. This kind of advice only comes from someone who’s genuinely “been there.”
Sometimes even after a long time making mainly diamonds the Shit and Diamonds machine WILL spit out a bucket of shit. DON'T give up at this point, just move past it and keep going.
I stumbled on your channel a few weeks ago and I love them. The fact that you're not trying to be some sort of all knowing self help whatever is really nice. It's just one human trying to help other flawed humans grow. Much love
I've been vaguely aware of the concept of creating new pathways in the brain for some time, but that metaphor was really effective. I actually think you could produce a really engaging mental health series for kids / teenagers. Love the content
I actually had the same thought, I wanted to show this to my 12 year old because it’s relatable but funny, the bucket of shit with diamonds I know will make her laugh and also think
Oh yes, agreed. I think some stuff geared toward younger people would be amazing. It's so much more helpful to learn these kinds of things when you're still growing and learning about yourself in the formative years than when those negative ideas have sort of cemented. You have to use much more effort to break through when you're older and the negative thoughts feel like facts. I'm sure it would be helpful to kids and teens to see this.
Yes!! I was thinking while watching this one, that these videos should be required for teenagers! I’m forwarding them all to my 23 year old artist daughter who struggles with all of these issues (cough, cough, as I do too!). These videos are way more than 70%!!
I'm South African and I've been following you for a couple months. Initially found you while searching for art videos, but I really enjoy the diversity of your content. I'm a lifelong quadriplegic (I have cerebral palsy) and because I'm goal-oriented and stubborn, people tend to call me inspirational. I cringe inwardly every time, because my imposter syndrome is like, "You've fooled all these people and you don't deserve their praise." So yeah, this was a very relatable video. Keep 'em coming.
I find a lot of people also idealise people that they are inspired by. Idealisation, as well as objectification, is one way people can (inadvertently) dehumanise other people. So that awestruck feeling you pick up from other people may also be because you think that they are not seeing the real you, I.e. they don't see you as a real person, I.e. dehumanising you. At least, that may be your perception. Of course, maybe they do see you as a real person and that's why they are inspired. Often the most inspirational people are people that others can relate to, while still doing something those people admire and aspire to
For once the RUclips recommendations have served up a real diamond. I've watched about 10 of your videos in the last 24 hours, and I really hope more people find your work. Thank you so much for the thoughtful, honest advice - it's relatable and practical, and not just quick fix nonsense. Thanks Campbell!
It's really frustrating when you can only like a video once. Like, there's no benefit yo liking then unliking and then liking again. We need a 'super like' button.
I just want to let you know I keep coming back to this video. I have actually been doing this exercise (both part 1 and part 2) everyday since December. The best part is looking through all the reasons from part 2 when you're dealing with impostor syndrome. When we're dealing with negative emotions, it can consume all our focus and we tend to forget the good things that happened, even if it was just yesterday. Reminding yourself all the good you did previously really helps you feel a lot better about yourself. I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS EXERCISE TO EVERYONE
Omg thank you so much!!! I have 3 essays due and grades are in today and a part of why I’ve been struggling is because my professor keeps describing my essays as “thoroughly excellent“ or the best essay he’s read on that topic or the best he’s received by far from the class/whole course and is constantly talking about how high my writing quality is so now whenever I’m writing these I’m so stressed about whether or not it will fit his standards or he’ll be like “oh man guess you actually kinda suck” because I feel like those were really flukes and not even of my doing and all of my current pieces are so bad they’re not even close to even being passable (and actually thank you for all the videos like this that you make -I’ve rewatched & sent the perfectionism one to so many of my friends who now constantly refer to it when speaking about how they managed to get something done and find it super helpful!!)
You have changed my life, I came for the fun drawings and stayed for the way you tackle life I just what to say thank you for your inspirational videos and a big thumbs up 👍🏻
This is the MOST helpful video I have ever seen on the imposter syndrome and I can’t BEGIN to thank u enough! I am going to begin the exercises today and I have a very strong feeling my bowls of shit will have diamonds in them soon! I have been working on myself FOR YEARS with a lot of bowls of shit coming forth. I am READY FOR MY DIAMONDS TO BEGIN TO APPEAR!
I'll not lie. This video absolutely made me cry, BUT NOT IN A BAD WAY. I've, without a doubt, beaten myself down for years, despite so many good things and people coming into my life. It's gone on so long that I fear the negative image of myself is starting to become the image that others see in me, rather than the me they used to see. I've literally hated everything about myself for so long, even though I tried to do something about it. Doing these excercises may just be what I needed, even if they're just a nudge in the right direction. And yes, absolutely, keep doing these types of videos. You, your content, and everything you put out is amazing. Don't let anyone, or yourself, let you think otherwise.
We've been on a relatively similar trajectory. I was only on around 10K Subs this time last year, and have also had somewhat of a glow up. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and will always drop what I'm doing when you post. Your work is more often than not a highlight of my week. I don't want to give too much credit to you though and trigger your imposter syndrome, I just feel like we've had some similar experiences in life and I often connect strongly with what you're saying. You're a few steps ahead of me on many of life's paths, and so find your insight extremely valuable. Your videos and advice are like small window into my own future and I really appreciate you going through the effort of sharing your thoughts and experiences.
I just recently discovered you and your channel. I'm 58 years old and still struggling with so many of the issues you are speaking to in your videos. You are making a difference in my life, by providing a path/paths for me to work through my own mental challenges, and I'm certain you are making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for taking the time to do what you are doing; I hope you will continue for months and years to come.
It’s been a year or so since first watching this, and your metaphor completely uprooted my self criticism. Been making more “diamonds” and started getting commissions. I appreciate you and your voice sfm
We’re all just trying to do our best. You’re an awesome human, and your channel gives people a lot of hope. This wonderful corner of the internet makes a lot of people feel less alone. Keep doing what you’re doing - we’re here for it and you!
I’m finishing my fine art degree soon and still struggle to believe that I’m ‘allowed’ to be an artist. Imposter syndrome has stolen so many shit and diamond pumping years from me (such a good metaphor) and this video gives me hope I won’t have to listen to it forever. I found this channel a few weeks ago and each video has left me feeling that groundbreaking, life-changing, overwhelming relief of being truly seen and comfort in knowing I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing all the hard work you’ve done to help others and for talking about the stuff that needs to be talked about because it saves lives
Way to answer the question I was left with after therapy yesterday. Thank you for all that you do! You're not an impostor - your videos genuinely help me (and many, many others). Ta!
I love this so much! Never stop pulling the lever. It's so important not to give up, when people critique your work. You can't please everyone, but if you just touch one person or inspire someone, I think it will be worth it
I have started watching your video's with in the last few weeks. They have really helped me get motivated with my art as well as find new techniques when perusing art. Your down to earth vibe is very refreshing, and your out look on things in life are insightful. Thank you for your content.
I really appreciate your mental health series as a therapist, as a struggling creative, and as a human who has been working through my own mental health issues over the past decade. I love love love the metaphor you used for creating new neural pathways; I always find myself bogged down by science when trying to describe this to clients and hadn't found a great metaphor that felt right to me, but this one is perfect. I love that this is featured on an art channel because you're reaching so many more folks that would never search for mental health videos. Keep on keeping on with your good work, and thank you
I’m on “how to fix imposter syndrome” RUclips binge right now, and yours is one of my favorite so far. I think we forget (because we’ve never been taught, unless by a therapist) that we can exercise our brains like our bodies by forcing them to new pathways. Love from Oregon, ZC
Hi, check out my latest RUclips video on how to deal with imposter syndrome if you’re still binging 😊 felt this way too for a while and found a way to overcome it! ruclips.net/video/Y5M95VNJ9pM/видео.html
I was the scapegoat of my family. I can't stress how much of a degenerate I feel like, though I just celebrated my 6th year at a law firm, have a beautiful and intelligent daughter, own my house, work my ass off... You get the idea. I'm not a degenerate. I will start doing this, for real you helped me with an actual strategy. The self help stuff on RUclips is incredibly insightful but what you just provided is actually going to help me work towards how I want to live my life. Thank you. ❤
Well, looks like I'm going to be writing this every day... 'People like being around me because...' That journaling exercise really took me places and I'm grateful for your perspective, thank you
And you deserve every one of those subs. Honestly you are one of the best people on RUclips, and I’m so thankful I discovered your channel as the crapness of Covid was dawning on us all those months ago. You’re a bloody legend mate, keep up the awesome work ❤️
Wow. I've felt Imposter Syndrome for YEARS in SO MUCH that i do. But this quick little video fills me with some hope. That maybe...i am worthy of the accomplishments I get. Thank you for this. I really needed it.
I've been job hunting for about a year now after graduating and having no to very slim luck in my dream field, but these videos are motivating me to keep at it
This is the way to be on RUclips. True to your audience. It feels really different from your first videos. You have become so much truer. I hope there were videos more often. I love them. And I do not draw.
Wonderful video! I have suffered from this for most of my life. I've read enough self-help books to fill a library and even during your video, the knowledge I have of this condition and others, I was finding myself finishing your sentences. You sharing this with literally the world makes it easier to understand that I am not alone with this and that I am a good person. I like the journaling idea so much! Love love love these videos and the way you explain things! Hope you have a great holiday!
"If the goal is noble, your commitment to the goal should not be contingent on your ability to attain it, and in pursuit of our goal, we must release our rigid assumptions about how we must achieve it. Peace and equanimity come from letting go of our attachment to the goal and the method. That is the essence of acceptance. Reflecting on this seeming paradox, of pursuing a goal yet with no attachment to its outcome, Jinpa explained to me that there is an important insight. This is a deep recognition that while each of us should do everything we can to realize the goal we seek, whether or not we succeed often depends on many factors beyond our control. So our responsibility is to pursue the goal with all the dedication we can muster, do the best we can but not become fixated on a preconceived notion of a result. Sometimes, actually quite often, our efforts lead to an unexpected outcome that might even be better than what we originally had in mind. " Lama, Dalai; Tutu, Desmond; Abrams, Douglas Carlton. The Book of Joy (p. 227). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
I ESPECIALLY appreciate that there’s no ads interrupting your already active and captivating videos! (Some peeps listen on the road w low signals and every time an ad has to load, the circly-thing keeps going and going and there goes the video and attention to it.) So thanks! 🙏🏼
I once heard somewhere that if you feel the imposter syndrome, try to look at it at a diff light and think "hey, i bullshitted this so well that people actually see the value in my work!" i do it sometimes when im desperate and feel like ill never amount to anything. altho as always, ur tips always help struthless, cant wait to try this out in my journal
Sooo...I stumbled across your channel yesterday or the day before and I've now watched at least 3 of your videos that felt like they were being written directly for me. As a Life Coach & Positive Psychology practitioner, I sometimes feel like Imposter Syndrome just drives me. "Oh, he's a life coach so he's got his $#!+ together"... I'm also a Zen priest so clearly "I must be really wise"...but wait 'til they find me out. Couple this together with your video on people who blow up early in life and you get a nice stew. Thank you, thank you, thank you not only for addressing these important topics, but also for being authentic and vulnerable. I'm off to the rest of your back catalog :-D
I discovered your channel today and are watching a lot of videos of your advice. I am going to therapy since 9 years and you summed up the advice I got from there very very good. I am writing a journal and are taking your videos as an example to write down ideas on how to handle my everyday in the future. I also want to create videos but I am totally lost with my criticism at the moment and I am paralysed. But watching your videos seem to me you talk out loud my thoughts. It is very comforting to watch your videos. Thank you for your inspiration.
I know I'm late to comment but if you ever read this, please know that I fully agree with every single positive comment you posted here. I'm sincerely sure soon enough your channel will grow even more because your voice and content is needed like air. You're currently helping me in a rough period of my life, and this is not the first time, so thank you
"But i've been making shit for years" I think every single artist can relate/ it's where I am currently. Ill keep pulling though, hoping for a diamond.
You probable get hundreds of comments weekly, but on the off chance you see this one, I stumbled across this video after realising I might suffer a bit with imposter syndrome.. Had no real qualifications all my life, decided to take my personal trainers course, aced it! And letely been feeling the way you described.. The video helped massively! Thank you!
Great video. Question 5 was answered in the 1950s by the grandfather of personal psychology, Carl Rogers. The core belief causing human suffering (and imposter syndrome) is the belief that your worth as a person depends on what you do. That your worth is conditional. When you change that belief, imposter syndrome just falls away, leaving you free. X
I've been binge watching your life stories advise playlist and I really appreciate the humility you bring to the self improvement space. You talk about the unsavoury methods that work like "dark why". It's rare to hear people genuinely say that they're a work in progress. You show a perspective that we're not perfect robots that can just "hustle" to our goals. Your videos are "weird" and that's why I love them.
Just writing this comment makes me feel better about myself, for getting out of my comfort zone. I love these videos and find them to be just as enjoyable and inspiring as your artsy ones. You are just too good at making everything sound normal, really making me believe I am not alone in this and how there is a simple solution to personal struggles like these. Thanks man :)
Hey dude that's an awesome thing to bring into the world - please consider doing this talk for teens, individuals in therapy, anything. It's a perfect talk and beats the depressive nature of meetings
YOOOO!!!! First video I have watched of yours but you breach a tough topic. Full transparency, recently dealing with imposter syndrome severely and this hit me at the right time right where I needed it. The beauty of this is it is 3 years old and this video found me when I needed it. Keep on bro.
i'm applying to colleges rn and having to look back on the last four years on my life and all the diamonds and shit that's come with it has made my imposter syndrome so much worst. I'll just spend hours looking at an essay prompt, trying to come up with a way to show that I'm worthy of being accepted into that school but come up with absolutely nothing. i just feel so inadequate that I've literally had moments where I broke down in tears. and I've tried to explain this feeling to my friends and family and all they say is "don't worry about it, it'll be fine," which in turn honestly just makes me feel worse. but watching your video really put how I was feeling into words and it made me feel a bit more at peace with my imposter syndrome. I'm definitely gonna try out the exercise, thank you so much for this
I must have heard over a hundred people talk about this subject and not one of them had any form of solution as real, down to earth or effective as this amazing video man everyone needs to see this :O)
Definitely going to try this one. I'm so bad for jumping straight to negative self talk like this, because like you said it's the easiest path for my brain and what I constantly do. Thank you for this
I found your videos through the RUclips algorithm and I'm really happy I did. It's funny because when you do these mental health videos they're pretty much a lot of the things my therapists say and for some reason them saying it just doesn't click in? but when you say it you kind of bring it down to Earth and take that step to actually educate me about it in a non-clinical way and I really appreciate that. I think a lot of the time while I could be learning this through a CBT course or some shit it just doesn't click because it's so dry and clinical and unhuman. I felt really negative about this idea that you can just change yourself by speaking in the mirror and telling yourself you're a good person. Well those feelings don't go away entirely, I'm really glad you took the time to make a video about the method and adding that "because" behind it. I'm also really glad that somehow I had the same foresty metaphor you had except a whole lot less Australian. Please keep up the good work - surprisingly you've become one of the reasons I feel a little more comfortable trying to change and be better.
Please do continue! Your videos are incredibly helpful in such a non-threatening way. You are what Brene Brown writes about...vulnerability is your super power I think. Thank you! ♥️
For the last few years, I've been struggling with Imposter Syndrome in my work, resulting in me being jobless right now, and Self-Sabotage in my romantic relationships. I've been going to counselling for over a year now and although my head-space isn't nearly as dangerous as it had been, I have never been able to push past Imposter Syndrome in particular. Plus, most "motivational, life coach" channels are people who I can't relate to, who seem to be outside looking in at saying "well, all you need to do is feel better about yourself" Thank you so much for tackling the issues that so many people wrestle with in a relatable, genuine way. One of the worst things about having something like Imposter Syndrome is going day to day, looking around and wondering if other people feel the way you feel, or if they're just letting you be inadequate because they pity you, or if you're secretly on the autism spectrum and no one will tell you but it's obvious to everyone else but you. It's so isolating and frightening. Your videos are solidarity, and I don't feel so afraid to push back against these things anymore. Because I want to be successful and happy!
dude... the s**t diamonds example is just brilliant. It's a perfect metaphor to explain this scenario to people. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Creep cracking that leaver dude... best of luck.
dude I love your content, you have helped me find peace in my inner thoughts and inspired me to start my own youtube Channel. the caveat is that everyday I feel like I suck and that my videos aren't going anywhere, BUT not I know its all imposter syndrome. Honestly very grateful for your talent and the way you help the world! Thant you
This channel is the absolute best. “It doesn’t have to be hell” That stuck with me. I tell my friends all the time love isn’t supposed to hurt, be nice to yourselves, etc etc. And here I am usually sitting in my own funk of despair. So it’s time I take my own advice and take it with yours
“Anxiety has a purpose…This normal anxiety of life cannot be avoided except at the price of apathy or the numbing of one's sensibilities and imagination.” - Rollo May
Your unwavering openness and transparency is absolutely magnetic! I love what you’re doing Struth! Keep up the good work man! Your doing PHENOMENAL! Much love 😌✌🏻
You phrase things in a way that feels very honest and strikes a chord. I often watch your videos with a lump in my throat. It feels stupid but also healing, in an awkward way.
I'm beyond grateful for coming across your channel and your content. I've always hung out with "artsy" people but never considered myself one. For some fccked up reason I felt like all my friends had more of a right to express themselves creatively, while I held myself back. Spent most of my 20's partying that led to trouble with the law. That led to depression then finally realizing depression isn't going to pay the bills piling up. I took up a job with a childhood friend who is a well known street artist out here in L.A. and that just messed with my head so bad. Feeding that Imposter Syndrome monster so much. I had to resign, aside from it also being a toxic environment. Here I am, 31, finding comfort in your videos and building courage to go back to Art school (I need that self validation of obtaining that degree, what I'll do with is who knows) and just push myself to take a dive into the mass ocean of the internet. Thank you and I hope you continue to create videos like these!
Literally all the mental health advice vids you've posted is about the very problems i deal with,at this rate you might even help me change my life completely! 😂💛
You have come such a long way from bin chickens... and yet the diamonds were showing there too. Your combined growth, understanding, honesty and connection is real. Thank you for sharing. It’s contagious.
Being a good and kind person is often taught behaviour. Parents/guardians/teachers/pastors etc teach kids in small ways how to be good and kind through small acts; helping to feed pets, sharing snacks or toys, offering to let someone else pick a show to watch first, cleaning up after yourself at a restaurant and so on and so on. Many people think "Well I'm not a good person naturally" so they think that's set in stone and they never will be. I think it's never too late to start learning those small things and doing them until it's more natural and you dont think twice about doing it. It's a nice thing to keep in mind if one of your issues is that you don't think you're a good system and you worry that forcing yourself to do kind things just to have something for your list is "cheating the system/list". It's really just building kindness into a habit so you can turn the habit into a character trait with time. It's a great start and even if the kind act isn't coming from a genuine place yet, with practice it can do that eventually. Especially when you form that positive path way for yourself and you find the joy in doing nice things and seeing them positively impact others and you feel like a good person instead of an imposter.
You'll never be able to comprehend the difference you're making in so many people's lives including mine. Your way of describing the process is like a painfully bright flash of life in a vast sea of infinite darkness. You should conclude that you are a very GOOD PERSON.
I've been drawing these, what I'm calling, "Awkward Frogs" lately based off of the advice from your Bin Chicken project. I have that giddy feeling you get when you meet someone new and you're smitten. They are these simple little creatures but I draw them based off weird moments in my life and I can't help but laugh at what I've created at the end. I loved the drawing advice from that video and paired with this one I think I might actually break out of my artistic slump that I've been in for almost a decade. I really enjoy your metaphors coupled with your own struggles. I'm going to continue to crank out these shitty frog diamonds! Thanks for making these videos, they have really helped my introspective journey, I really hope you make more on mental health.
Recently found this channel because I was searching for videos about self-sabotage. Campbell's video was hands down the best on the subject out of 10 or so that I've checked. His channel deserves way more subs!!
Thank you for the advise! I've suffered from Imposter Syndrome for decades: have learned alot about it from a lot of other videos & sources, but had not heard such grounded advise about how to actually make it better. ...Gonna go set up a journal right now !
Please keep it up. You have encouraged me both artistically and mentally for the better. One day I wake up on the other side of all the emotional sludge and you will have helped guide me. Love and respect.
I am so glad I've found this channel, I have a feeling it'll be greatly beneficial, because I've been doing some things that aren't great, so now I get to entirely better myself.
Please do continue these mental health focused vids, you've got a real knack for getting to the root of stuff I've struggled with for years.
100% agreed!!!
YES PLEASE!!
He really does! Every video i've watched ends up in my favourites list
They’ve been helping me a ton ❤️
Ditto!
"You can have a good time in your head. It doesn't have to be hell." Something I didn't even know I badly needed to hear. This is only the third video of yours I've watched but you're already teaching me more healthy coping mechanisms than I learned in 3 years of therapy in my teens.
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This channel makes me feel a little less neurotic and alone with each video. Thank you for that ❤️
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I couldn't agree more.
I was just about to comment this. Subbed!
My experience of imposter syndrome in school
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Seriously, you explain things better than some therapists and professors I’ve had. This kind of advice only comes from someone who’s genuinely “been there.”
yea very straight to the point
totally agree!!!
totes agree, you make it so relatable!
Gotta say that diamonds/shit metaphor is pure gold...
100% agree! I've never heard it put that way and it's super refreshing and inspiring.
You could say it's a diamond.
Yeah, but what's the gold to diamonds-&-shit ratio..? 😉
Joking! It's clearly 100% diamonds & gold, no shit. ❤️
I was laughing at it the whole time 😂😂. It sure did get the point across though
“It doesn’t have to be hell” really hit me hard! These types of videos are so important because your art can’t grow without you.
Sometimes even after a long time making mainly diamonds the Shit and Diamonds machine WILL spit out a bucket of shit. DON'T give up at this point, just move past it and keep going.
Great point.
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“..you can have a good time in your head, it doesn’t have to be hell..” -complete resonance
I stumbled on your channel a few weeks ago and I love them. The fact that you're not trying to be some sort of all knowing self help whatever is really nice. It's just one human trying to help other flawed humans grow. Much love
I've been vaguely aware of the concept of creating new pathways in the brain for some time, but that metaphor was really effective. I actually think you could produce a really engaging mental health series for kids / teenagers. Love the content
thank you so much - and that's a really cool idea about making some younger-orientated stuff, I really like that avenue
I actually had the same thought, I wanted to show this to my 12 year old because it’s relatable but funny, the bucket of shit with diamonds I know will make her laugh and also think
Oh yes, agreed. I think some stuff geared toward younger people would be amazing. It's so much more helpful to learn these kinds of things when you're still growing and learning about yourself in the formative years than when those negative ideas have sort of cemented. You have to use much more effort to break through when you're older and the negative thoughts feel like facts. I'm sure it would be helpful to kids and teens to see this.
Yes!! I was thinking while watching this one, that these videos should be required for teenagers! I’m forwarding them all to my 23 year old artist daughter who struggles with all of these issues (cough, cough, as I do too!). These videos are way more than 70%!!
Yes! My 14 yo son always puts his phone down to listen to your vids. I make sure to replay them for him.
Every time you post a vid I feel like I've just spoken with a good friend. Your vulnerability is really something special.
I'm South African and I've been following you for a couple months. Initially found you while searching for art videos, but I really enjoy the diversity of your content. I'm a lifelong quadriplegic (I have cerebral palsy) and because I'm goal-oriented and stubborn, people tend to call me inspirational. I cringe inwardly every time, because my imposter syndrome is like, "You've fooled all these people and you don't deserve their praise."
So yeah, this was a very relatable video. Keep 'em coming.
I find a lot of people also idealise people that they are inspired by. Idealisation, as well as objectification, is one way people can (inadvertently) dehumanise other people.
So that awestruck feeling you pick up from other people may also be because you think that they are not seeing the real you, I.e. they don't see you as a real person, I.e. dehumanising you. At least, that may be your perception.
Of course, maybe they do see you as a real person and that's why they are inspired. Often the most inspirational people are people that others can relate to, while still doing something those people admire and aspire to
For once the RUclips recommendations have served up a real diamond. I've watched about 10 of your videos in the last 24 hours, and I really hope more people find your work. Thank you so much for the thoughtful, honest advice - it's relatable and practical, and not just quick fix nonsense. Thanks Campbell!
It's really frustrating when you can only like a video once. Like, there's no benefit yo liking then unliking and then liking again. We need a 'super like' button.
I super liked this comment... But you can't tell. 🙃
Yes!
Fortunately there are awesome comments (wink wink and tyvm), so i can like the vid AND the comment of the vid...its a 2fer.
I just want to let you know I keep coming back to this video. I have actually been doing this exercise (both part 1 and part 2) everyday since December. The best part is looking through all the reasons from part 2 when you're dealing with impostor syndrome.
When we're dealing with negative emotions, it can consume all our focus and we tend to forget the good things that happened, even if it was just yesterday. Reminding yourself all the good you did previously really helps you feel a lot better about yourself.
I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS EXERCISE TO EVERYONE
Omg thank you so much!!! I have 3 essays due and grades are in today and a part of why I’ve been struggling is because my professor keeps describing my essays as “thoroughly excellent“ or the best essay he’s read on that topic or the best he’s received by far from the class/whole course and is constantly talking about how high my writing quality is so now whenever I’m writing these I’m so stressed about whether or not it will fit his standards or he’ll be like “oh man guess you actually kinda suck” because I feel like those were really flukes and not even of my doing and all of my current pieces are so bad they’re not even close to even being passable (and actually thank you for all the videos like this that you make -I’ve rewatched & sent the perfectionism one to so many of my friends who now constantly refer to it when speaking about how they managed to get something done and find it super helpful!!)
It's as if he raised the pass grade from 50% to 90% - remember that you deserve to be held to the same standard as everybody else (e.g. 50%)
I spent 6 months having CBT, just as I was starting to forget all the brilliant things my therapist said, I found you! Thank you!
You have changed my life,
I came for the fun drawings and stayed for the way you tackle life
I just what to say thank you for your inspirational videos and a big thumbs up 👍🏻
This is the MOST helpful video I have ever seen on the imposter syndrome and I can’t BEGIN to thank u enough! I am going to begin the exercises today and I have a very strong feeling my bowls of shit will have diamonds in them soon! I have been working on myself FOR YEARS with a lot of bowls of shit coming forth. I am READY FOR MY DIAMONDS TO BEGIN TO APPEAR!
I'll not lie. This video absolutely made me cry, BUT NOT IN A BAD WAY. I've, without a doubt, beaten myself down for years, despite so many good things and people coming into my life. It's gone on so long that I fear the negative image of myself is starting to become the image that others see in me, rather than the me they used to see. I've literally hated everything about myself for so long, even though I tried to do something about it. Doing these excercises may just be what I needed, even if they're just a nudge in the right direction.
And yes, absolutely, keep doing these types of videos. You, your content, and everything you put out is amazing. Don't let anyone, or yourself, let you think otherwise.
Good luck on overcoming these negative thoughts we all have. Treat yourself like you would treat a close friend
Cam. I've watched every single one of your videos since day 1. I confidently believe that you are a truly good person. Keep doing what you're doing. x
We've been on a relatively similar trajectory. I was only on around 10K Subs this time last year, and have also had somewhat of a glow up. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and will always drop what I'm doing when you post. Your work is more often than not a highlight of my week.
I don't want to give too much credit to you though and trigger your imposter syndrome, I just feel like we've had some similar experiences in life and I often connect strongly with what you're saying.
You're a few steps ahead of me on many of life's paths, and so find your insight extremely valuable. Your videos and advice are like small window into my own future and I really appreciate you going through the effort of sharing your thoughts and experiences.
It was too long to read right now, but i love it.
@@barttamminga9711 I don't know why, but this aroused my curiousity, and I wanted to ask why you decided to reply without fully reading the comment?
I very much appreciate this comment.
I just recently discovered you and your channel. I'm 58 years old and still struggling with so many of the issues you are speaking to in your videos. You are making a difference in my life, by providing a path/paths for me to work through my own mental challenges, and I'm certain you are making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for taking the time to do what you are doing; I hope you will continue for months and years to come.
I’ll be checking back in a year.
Good luck 💞💫!
It’s been a year or so since first watching this, and your metaphor completely uprooted my self criticism. Been making more “diamonds” and started getting commissions. I appreciate you and your voice sfm
We’re all just trying to do our best. You’re an awesome human, and your channel gives people a lot of hope. This wonderful corner of the internet makes a lot of people feel less alone. Keep doing what you’re doing - we’re here for it and you!
I’m finishing my fine art degree soon and still struggle to believe that I’m ‘allowed’ to be an artist. Imposter syndrome has stolen so many shit and diamond pumping years from me (such a good metaphor) and this video gives me hope I won’t have to listen to it forever.
I found this channel a few weeks ago and each video has left me feeling that groundbreaking, life-changing, overwhelming relief of being truly seen and comfort in knowing I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing all the hard work you’ve done to help others and for talking about the stuff that needs to be talked about because it saves lives
Way to answer the question I was left with after therapy yesterday. Thank you for all that you do! You're not an impostor - your videos genuinely help me (and many, many others). Ta!
I love this so much! Never stop pulling the lever. It's so important not to give up, when people critique your work. You can't please everyone, but if you just touch one person or inspire someone, I think it will be worth it
I have started watching your video's with in the last few weeks. They have really helped me get motivated with my art as well as find new techniques when perusing art. Your down to earth vibe is very refreshing, and your out look on things in life are insightful. Thank you for your content.
I really appreciate your mental health series as a therapist, as a struggling creative, and as a human who has been working through my own mental health issues over the past decade. I love love love the metaphor you used for creating new neural pathways; I always find myself bogged down by science when trying to describe this to clients and hadn't found a great metaphor that felt right to me, but this one is perfect. I love that this is featured on an art channel because you're reaching so many more folks that would never search for mental health videos. Keep on keeping on with your good work, and thank you
*Me:* gets imposter in among us
*Struthless:* *Are you really?*
But in all seriousness, I want to thank you for doing what you do, it's amazing and it helps a ton of people. Thank you❤
I was expecting more comments like this in a video with such a title.
I’m on “how to fix imposter syndrome” RUclips binge right now, and yours is one of my favorite so far. I think we forget (because we’ve never been taught, unless by a therapist) that we can exercise our brains like our bodies by forcing them to new pathways. Love from Oregon, ZC
Hi, check out my latest RUclips video on how to deal with imposter syndrome if you’re still binging 😊 felt this way too for a while and found a way to overcome it! ruclips.net/video/Y5M95VNJ9pM/видео.html
How are you doing now?
I was the scapegoat of my family. I can't stress how much of a degenerate I feel like, though I just celebrated my 6th year at a law firm, have a beautiful and intelligent daughter, own my house, work my ass off... You get the idea. I'm not a degenerate. I will start doing this, for real you helped me with an actual strategy. The self help stuff on RUclips is incredibly insightful but what you just provided is actually going to help me work towards how I want to live my life. Thank you. ❤
Your videos are really great 👍🏼 You remind me that I have more control over changing my life than I think 💓
Well, looks like I'm going to be writing this every day... 'People like being around me because...' That journaling exercise really took me places and I'm grateful for your perspective, thank you
And you deserve every one of those subs. Honestly you are one of the best people on RUclips, and I’m so thankful I discovered your channel as the crapness of Covid was dawning on us all those months ago. You’re a bloody legend mate, keep up the awesome work ❤️
Wow. I've felt Imposter Syndrome for YEARS in SO MUCH that i do. But this quick little video fills me with some hope. That maybe...i am worthy of the accomplishments I get. Thank you for this. I really needed it.
The weekly 2am upload. Hope you're not sacrificing too much sleep for us dude :)
it’s 17:25 for me lol
Different time zone ? I bet he isn't uploading at 2am lol
@@bluesub4629 I'm Australian, have seen him upload at 1-2am a couple of times now lol
LOVE your mental health series. I'm going through your videos with index cards and my good pens for note-taking that I can read every morning.
I've been job hunting for about a year now after graduating and having no to very slim luck in my dream field, but these videos are motivating me to keep at it
I’m in the same situation right now. Wishing you all the best!
This is the way to be on RUclips. True to your audience. It feels really different from your first videos. You have become so much truer. I hope there were videos more often. I love them. And I do not draw.
Wonderful video! I have suffered from this for most of my life. I've read enough self-help books to fill a library and even during your video, the knowledge I have of this condition and others, I was finding myself finishing your sentences. You sharing this with literally the world makes it easier to understand that I am not alone with this and that I am a good person. I like the journaling idea so much! Love love love these videos and the way you explain things! Hope you have a great holiday!
YOU A KING FOR THESE MENTAL HEALTH VIDEOS PLEASE CONTINUE I CAN PROVIDE PHOTOS OF MY CATS IN EXCHANGE FOR YOUR BOUNDLESS WISDOM
"If the goal is noble, your commitment to the goal should not be contingent on your ability to attain it, and in pursuit of our goal, we must release our rigid assumptions about how we must achieve it. Peace and equanimity come from letting go of our attachment to the goal and the method. That is the essence of acceptance.
Reflecting on this seeming paradox, of pursuing a goal yet with no attachment to its outcome, Jinpa explained to me that there is an important insight. This is a deep recognition that while each of us should do everything we can to realize the goal we seek, whether or not we succeed often depends on many factors beyond our control. So our responsibility is to pursue the goal with all the dedication we can muster, do the best we can but not become fixated on a preconceived notion of a result. Sometimes, actually quite often, our efforts lead to an unexpected outcome that might even be better than what we originally had in mind.
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Lama, Dalai; Tutu, Desmond; Abrams, Douglas Carlton. The Book of Joy (p. 227). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
Nice
I ESPECIALLY appreciate that there’s no ads interrupting your already active and captivating videos!
(Some peeps listen on the road w low signals and every time an ad has to load, the circly-thing keeps going and going and there goes the video and attention to it.) So thanks! 🙏🏼
I once heard somewhere that if you feel the imposter syndrome, try to look at it at a diff light and think "hey, i bullshitted this so well that people actually see the value in my work!"
i do it sometimes when im desperate and feel like ill never amount to anything. altho as always, ur tips always help struthless, cant wait to try this out in my journal
Sooo...I stumbled across your channel yesterday or the day before and I've now watched at least 3 of your videos that felt like they were being written directly for me. As a Life Coach & Positive Psychology practitioner, I sometimes feel like Imposter Syndrome just drives me. "Oh, he's a life coach so he's got his $#!+ together"... I'm also a Zen priest so clearly "I must be really wise"...but wait 'til they find me out. Couple this together with your video on people who blow up early in life and you get a nice stew. Thank you, thank you, thank you not only for addressing these important topics, but also for being authentic and vulnerable. I'm off to the rest of your back catalog :-D
However, on another thought 🤔 Sh!tt!ng diamonds would be rather painful 😂 this is a great metaphor 💛
I think those are kidney stones.
@@paige2e 😄
Sometimes great accomplishments are painful 🤣
@@manderzzXDD damn touche 🙌
Easily my favorite channel on RUclips. Grateful for you
9:37 "It doesn't have to be hell" really got me
I discovered your channel today and are watching a lot of videos of your advice. I am going to therapy since 9 years and you summed up the advice I got from there very very good. I am writing a journal and are taking your videos as an example to write down ideas on how to handle my everyday in the future. I also want to create videos but I am totally lost with my criticism at the moment and I am paralysed. But watching your videos seem to me you talk out loud my thoughts. It is very comforting to watch your videos. Thank you for your inspiration.
I know I'm late to comment but if you ever read this, please know that I fully agree with every single positive comment you posted here. I'm sincerely sure soon enough your channel will grow even more because your voice and content is needed like air. You're currently helping me in a rough period of my life, and this is not the first time, so thank you
You can have a good time in you head, it doesn’t have to be hell. I needed that mate. Thank you.
"But i've been making shit for years" I think every single artist can relate/ it's where I am currently. Ill keep pulling though, hoping for a diamond.
You probable get hundreds of comments weekly, but on the off chance you see this one, I stumbled across this video after realising I might suffer a bit with imposter syndrome.. Had no real qualifications all my life, decided to take my personal trainers course, aced it! And letely been feeling the way you described.. The video helped massively! Thank you!
Great video. Question 5 was answered in the 1950s by the grandfather of personal psychology, Carl Rogers. The core belief causing human suffering (and imposter syndrome) is the belief that your worth as a person depends on what you do. That your worth is conditional. When you change that belief, imposter syndrome just falls away, leaving you free. X
Oh this is beautifully said!
"it doesn't have to be hell".
Speaks to me.
Yes, please continue with the mental health subject.
I've been binge watching your life stories advise playlist and I really appreciate the humility you bring to the self improvement space. You talk about the unsavoury methods that work like "dark why". It's rare to hear people genuinely say that they're a work in progress. You show a perspective that we're not perfect robots that can just "hustle" to our goals. Your videos are "weird" and that's why I love them.
AMOGUS😳😳😳
You're like a brother that everybody needs.
Really early notification today
Notifacation squad
youtube recommended me you and i am now binge watching you because your contents are legit what i'm stressing over
Amogus
Just writing this comment makes me feel better about myself, for getting out of my comfort zone. I love these videos and find them to be just as enjoyable and inspiring as your artsy ones. You are just too good at making everything sound normal, really making me believe I am not alone in this and how there is a simple solution to personal struggles like these. Thanks man :)
SUS
Hey dude that's an awesome thing to bring into the world - please consider doing this talk for teens, individuals in therapy, anything. It's a perfect talk and beats the depressive nature of meetings
YOOOO!!!! First video I have watched of yours but you breach a tough topic. Full transparency, recently dealing with imposter syndrome severely and this hit me at the right time right where I needed it. The beauty of this is it is 3 years old and this video found me when I needed it. Keep on bro.
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i'm applying to colleges rn and having to look back on the last four years on my life and all the diamonds and shit that's come with it has made my imposter syndrome so much worst. I'll just spend hours looking at an essay prompt, trying to come up with a way to show that I'm worthy of being accepted into that school but come up with absolutely nothing. i just feel so inadequate that I've literally had moments where I broke down in tears. and I've tried to explain this feeling to my friends and family and all they say is "don't worry about it, it'll be fine," which in turn honestly just makes me feel worse. but watching your video really put how I was feeling into words and it made me feel a bit more at peace with my imposter syndrome. I'm definitely gonna try out the exercise, thank you so much for this
Sus
I must have heard over a hundred people talk about this subject and not one of them had any form of solution as real, down to earth or effective as this amazing video man everyone needs to see this :O)
Definitely going to try this one. I'm so bad for jumping straight to negative self talk like this, because like you said it's the easiest path for my brain and what I constantly do. Thank you for this
Love the metaphor, shit:diamonds!!!!
I found your videos through the RUclips algorithm and I'm really happy I did. It's funny because when you do these mental health videos they're pretty much a lot of the things my therapists say and for some reason them saying it just doesn't click in? but when you say it you kind of bring it down to Earth and take that step to actually educate me about it in a non-clinical way and I really appreciate that. I think a lot of the time while I could be learning this through a CBT course or some shit it just doesn't click because it's so dry and clinical and unhuman. I felt really negative about this idea that you can just change yourself by speaking in the mirror and telling yourself you're a good person. Well those feelings don't go away entirely, I'm really glad you took the time to make a video about the method and adding that "because" behind it. I'm also really glad that somehow I had the same foresty metaphor you had except a whole lot less Australian. Please keep up the good work - surprisingly you've become one of the reasons I feel a little more comfortable trying to change and be better.
sus
red is bad
amogus
Please do continue! Your videos are incredibly helpful in such a non-threatening way. You are what Brene Brown writes about...vulnerability is your super power I think. Thank you! ♥️
For the last few years, I've been struggling with Imposter Syndrome in my work, resulting in me being jobless right now, and Self-Sabotage in my romantic relationships. I've been going to counselling for over a year now and although my head-space isn't nearly as dangerous as it had been, I have never been able to push past Imposter Syndrome in particular. Plus, most "motivational, life coach" channels are people who I can't relate to, who seem to be outside looking in at saying "well, all you need to do is feel better about yourself"
Thank you so much for tackling the issues that so many people wrestle with in a relatable, genuine way. One of the worst things about having something like Imposter Syndrome is going day to day, looking around and wondering if other people feel the way you feel, or if they're just letting you be inadequate because they pity you, or if you're secretly on the autism spectrum and no one will tell you but it's obvious to everyone else but you. It's so isolating and frightening.
Your videos are solidarity, and I don't feel so afraid to push back against these things anymore. Because I want to be successful and happy!
dude... the s**t diamonds example is just brilliant. It's a perfect metaphor to explain this scenario to people. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Creep cracking that leaver dude... best of luck.
dude I love your content, you have helped me find peace in my inner thoughts and inspired me to start my own youtube Channel. the caveat is that everyday I feel like I suck and that my videos aren't going anywhere, BUT not I know its all imposter syndrome. Honestly very grateful for your talent and the way you help the world! Thant you
Man I love this guy’s videos, so relatable but always gives practical advice/tips. Appreciate you man, keep up the good work.
Bro you're so chill and real, I love it
This channel is the absolute best. “It doesn’t have to be hell”
That stuck with me. I tell my friends all the time love isn’t supposed to hurt, be nice to yourselves, etc etc. And here I am usually sitting in my own funk of despair. So it’s time I take my own advice and take it with yours
“Anxiety has a purpose…This normal anxiety of life cannot be avoided except at the price of apathy or the numbing of one's sensibilities and imagination.” - Rollo May
That’s so profound and definitely true.
Your unwavering openness and transparency is absolutely magnetic! I love what you’re doing Struth! Keep up the good work man! Your doing PHENOMENAL! Much love 😌✌🏻
You phrase things in a way that feels very honest and strikes a chord. I often watch your videos with a lump in my throat. It feels stupid but also healing, in an awkward way.
I'm beyond grateful for coming across your channel and your content. I've always hung out with "artsy" people but never considered myself one. For some fccked up reason I felt like all my friends had more of a right to express themselves creatively, while I held myself back. Spent most of my 20's partying that led to trouble with the law. That led to depression then finally realizing depression isn't going to pay the bills piling up. I took up a job with a childhood friend who is a well known street artist out here in L.A. and that just messed with my head so bad. Feeding that Imposter Syndrome monster so much. I had to resign, aside from it also being a toxic environment. Here I am, 31, finding comfort in your videos and building courage to go back to Art school (I need that self validation of obtaining that degree, what I'll do with is who knows) and just push myself to take a dive into the mass ocean of the internet. Thank you and I hope you continue to create videos like these!
Literally all the mental health advice vids you've posted is about the very problems i deal with,at this rate you might even help me change my life completely! 😂💛
You have come such a long way from bin chickens... and yet the diamonds were showing there too. Your combined growth, understanding, honesty and connection is real. Thank you for sharing. It’s contagious.
You say just what I need to hear in the exact way I need to hear it in order to actually move forward with your ideas. Thank you
Being a good and kind person is often taught behaviour. Parents/guardians/teachers/pastors etc teach kids in small ways how to be good and kind through small acts; helping to feed pets, sharing snacks or toys, offering to let someone else pick a show to watch first, cleaning up after yourself at a restaurant and so on and so on. Many people think "Well I'm not a good person naturally" so they think that's set in stone and they never will be. I think it's never too late to start learning those small things and doing them until it's more natural and you dont think twice about doing it. It's a nice thing to keep in mind if one of your issues is that you don't think you're a good system and you worry that forcing yourself to do kind things just to have something for your list is "cheating the system/list". It's really just building kindness into a habit so you can turn the habit into a character trait with time. It's a great start and even if the kind act isn't coming from a genuine place yet, with practice it can do that eventually. Especially when you form that positive path way for yourself and you find the joy in doing nice things and seeing them positively impact others and you feel like a good person instead of an imposter.
You'll never be able to comprehend the difference you're making in so many people's lives including mine. Your way of describing the process is like a painfully bright flash of life in a vast sea of infinite darkness. You should conclude that you are a very GOOD PERSON.
A big YESSS to the 'more mental health orientated series'! 🌿🙌🌿
I've been drawing these, what I'm calling, "Awkward Frogs" lately based off of the advice from your Bin Chicken project. I have that giddy feeling you get when you meet someone new and you're smitten. They are these simple little creatures but I draw them based off weird moments in my life and I can't help but laugh at what I've created at the end. I loved the drawing advice from that video and paired with this one I think I might actually break out of my artistic slump that I've been in for almost a decade. I really enjoy your metaphors coupled with your own struggles. I'm going to continue to crank out these shitty frog diamonds! Thanks for making these videos, they have really helped my introspective journey, I really hope you make more on mental health.
I have been looking for this channel my entire life!!
Recently found this channel because I was searching for videos about self-sabotage. Campbell's video was hands down the best on the subject out of 10 or so that I've checked. His channel deserves way more subs!!
Thank you for the advise! I've suffered from Imposter Syndrome for decades: have learned alot about it from a lot of other videos & sources, but had not heard such grounded advise about how to actually make it better. ...Gonna go set up a journal right now !
Please keep it up. You have encouraged me both artistically and mentally for the better. One day I wake up on the other side of all the emotional sludge and you will have helped guide me. Love and respect.
Please keep making mental health videos! The way you explain things is so easy to understand and very entertaining haha
I am so glad I've found this channel, I have a feeling it'll be greatly beneficial, because I've been doing some things that aren't great, so now I get to entirely better myself.