I can't be productive right now (and that's okay)
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2020
- I haven't been able to work for a while and I wanted to share how I've been feeling about it.
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Things you don't know about this video: While filming (and I still feel like this today) I was so nervous to talk about this. Every time I post a comic on Instagram or a video here on youtube it's a battle between "should I be positive and let people relax with this content" or "should I be honest and share how I feel, even if it's not uplifting"? It's still a huge struggle to know when to do A and when to do B, but today I really really felt like talking to you about this ma loves. I've seen so many people struggling on social media and I felt SUCH A HUGE RELIEF when more people where feeling like this. "I feel less lonely" I thought. So I hope, if you feel like you can't work or you can't be productive right now, you feel less lonely now.
A wise patron told me today "So you may not have produced a graphic novel -during this pandemic-, but you may have produced new ways of coping, a calmer nervous system, a few new perspectives, some new or closer relationships, and new personal understanding."
Emily, a super wise Patron, told me today: "So you may not have produced a graphic novel [during this pandemic], but you may have produced new ways of coping, a calmer nervous system, a few new perspectives, some new or closer relationships, and new personal understanding." WHAT A JEWEL. It helped me so so much to hear this, I hope this helps you too.
Gracias Fran por compartir/te/nos y ser y estar tan cerquita en estos tiempos complejos.
Hi Fran, as an artist myself, may I suggest you experimenting? yeap! do some stuff you'd never try before is pretty usefull if you're feeling low and not inspired. Abrazos y Bendiciones :)
Fran Meneses So true! I’ve been feeling the same way, honestly and it’s actually kind of a relief to hear another content creator/artist is feeling the same way. I’ve been removing pressure by just putting my mental health first. Journaling has been super helpful, getting more sleep, yoga (surprisingly- just started lol)... like your patron mentioned- this is still productive. I’ll watch whatever you put out, Fran, and if you need a break every now and then, we get it.
Gracias por compartir tus sentimientos, es una situación tan inusual que es lógico que no tengamos mecanismos para afrontarla pero darnos permisos es una buena manera de poder sobrellevar un poco mejor toda esta locura. Saludos desde el otro lado de este loco mundo desde Buenos Aires Argentina 😊
Hey Fran I have one book recommendation for you to be productive, that is "5 second rule" try to read it...
Fran, I just wanted to say that when I visit with my friends, I don't do it so that they will give me a respite from reality by entertaining me or being constantly positive. I visit so that I can see and hear from them. You are not a brand, but a person. I certainly don't expect you to somehow have the capability to detach from the pandemic unlike anyone else and provide me with entertainment. I can see a movie or TV show or read a book if I want fiction. I just like you, your work, and what you bring to the world. You are, indeed, a nice human! 😊 We all go through seasons of difficulty - some brought on by circumstances, some by growing and shifting interests and priorities. But it happens. It WILL eventually pass. Hang in there! ❤️
Yes. I agree so much! I like you even more for being a nice human and being exactly how you are, struggling and keeping going amd being real and normal and nice.
Beautiful comment🖤
Yes
i'm crying with your comment, that's so sweet and smart
this is so beautiful! 🥰 i'm so glad you could write this out and express the feeling so well 💛
Fran, I just read your post on Instagram and I am so sorry...it happens and we all love you ❤❤ I'm sitting here crying, you are such a wonderful person and I feel blessed to even know you from screen...lo siento tanto
No estás sola Fran! Ánimo, tus nerds te queremos mucho :(❤❤❤
It’s so hard when your hobby is your job and you don’t feel like working (which is such a human thing to feel) because you feel like anytime you draw it should be productive to your business or should be shared with your followers. For me the best thing to do when I’m stump is just to allow myself to step away, because it’s just my body telling me she is exhausted. I hope you feel better and indulge yourself to create for the sake of it and not for ‘content creation’. :)
I relate to your comment so much! It's so true. It feels indulgent to create knowing you won't be sharing it or using it for business.
Dear Fran,
I thought your attitude of being super honest in this video was cool. One thing I am learning in this period is that we need to really feel what we are feeling, and not try to escape from the feelings, because they do not magically disappear. I think that the more we listen and sustain these feelings of anguish and sadness, the more we face them, it is easier to improve. I am in Brazil, and here it has been very difficult. We are currently without a health minister, in the midst of a health and political crisis. Sometimes I feel like you too, and sometimes better. Make good coffees, send love to people, and do what is possible, and only what is possible. Breath, my love. Just be you. It is not necessary to fill up with things to forget the sadness, I think it is actually worse. Sending a warm hug from Brazil.
I'm thinking about you Fran, thank you for sharing your heart with us - here and on Instagram 💔
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girl u had me laughing at that bj joke😂
My word for this is FONDE, fear of not doing enough. I've noticed that most of us have been suffering with it, and the feeling does not correlate with how much we have, or have not, done.
Oh my gosh Fran, I have the same thing, don’t ever beat yourself up, I go through this on and off and so much is going on in the world, this is human nature, comparison to others is something I tend to do when mentally I’m in the worst state, I totally feel you it almost feels like a spiral thank you for sharing this, I will always stick with you no matter what your an amazing source of inspiration and I feel as though I just love you as the real beautiful kind human you are 💓💓💓💓💓
I envy the calmness of your home. Your non-productive self is like my high-productive self. With luck i make in a year what you make in one month. Some of that is because I have 2 kids but also because anxiety and depression (from far before being a mother). When I see people feeling bad about the pandemic I think "welcome to my reality". It'll be ok Fran. Hugs.
I'm sorry but is it having children that brought you anxiety and depression or did you already have those feelings before the children? I just can't imagine bringing kids into this world if I'm battling anxiety and depression. :(
I totally get it, I always thought it was a classic introvert thing, if I go to bed feeling like I made something or changed something or produced something, I had a good day. I'm learning to see value in different things. If you see doing different things as productive, you can feel productive doing different things, if you see what I mean. Think what you want to do, need to do, for your sanity and health, and then tell yourself how it is productive X I think remembering that you WILL eventually DO ALL THE THINGS when you/life is better/different it doesn't feel so shitty xxx
Emilyyyy! I read your comment today while recording our Podcast Newsletter and I wanted to thank you SO MUCH for bringing me so much peace. THANK YOU SO MUCH. It was this one btw "So you may not have produced a graphic novel, but you may have produced new ways of coping, a calmer nervous system, a few new perspectives, some new or closer relationships, and new personal understanding."
Aww Fran so glad I could help you in some way ❤️ I honestly watch your videos with nothing but admiration. Not just because of your mad art skillzzzz but also because you are coping so bloody well with such a tough situation. You might not think you are coping well, but you reeeeeaaaally are. Every time you celebrate another week I'm like whoooooaaaah. We just haven't had lockdown or social isolation to the same extent where we are. One day you will honestly look back and be amazed at how well you came through it. You will definitely NOT look back and think 'jeez Fran, you could have published a graphic novel'. It's like hindsight and time gives us the chance to see ourselves how everyone else sees us finally. And we think you are doing amazeballs, especially on days when you feel you are coping the least xxxx
Wow! This is insightful! Thank you so much! I needed this! 🤗💖
Super insightful. The lack of schedule and the timelessness feeling of this pandemic has taught me to really value the time I spend on things like chatting with my friends, making healthy and delicious food for myself, reading, ordering from artists and musicians, helping folks by offering up spare food and favours. The little things that make me think "I'm taking care of myself" or "I'm helping others". They feel productive to me now, because they do have so much value.
I love the vibe of your channel every time I go on it I immediately feel a sense of warmth and joy and art and compassion 💕💝💐
thank you for being, raw, honest and whatever you give us is enough.
thank you for your honesty 🙏🏾it's helping me as I'm also having a hard time with productivity, and learning how to see my value beyond what i can accomplish. much love to you! 💖
Thank you for sharing this. Your willingness to be vulnerable with us is such a gift. I really appreciate your truth. xxx
I love you being raw and honest an vulnerable Fran
I've followed your comics on Instagram for a while, and I just happened upon your RUclips channel recently while I was looking for some drawing inspiration. I love your style and your personality, and I think you capture the feeling of not knowing what to do so well. Just seeing you flip through your books and stare into space resonated so much with me as someone who wants to create and be productive and can't quite latch on to anything. All I can say is keep doing what you do, keep your chin up, and know that you're definitely not alone in your unproductive times. You are a delight and I look forward to seeing more from you, whenever and however that may be!
thank you for saying what's on your mind...even I get really anxious and sad when I'm not productive and just put myself down constantly when I can't bring myself to create constantly
I’m acc really appreciative of you sharing the fact you’ve been anxious and finding it all hard because so have I. And I felt like everyone had adapted to it, and I was left in a bit of an abyss of feeling so unproductive, tired all the time and super anxious. So thankyou 💖💖💖
I'm really glad I hopped on youtube today. Watching your videos has always been a calming and relaxing place. But the best part of your vlogs is just hearing you talk and being reminded things are okay. I felt that I've related a lot to what you say throughout the years. I've been following you since I was 14 and I'm 22 now. Even in college your videos help me feel grounded and find joy in small pockets throughout the day.
When things get rough I like to think of all the good things that have happened, the things I've accomplished, and the things I can't wait to do in the future. One of my mentors told me anxiety, sadness, worry, fear are all temporary and they won't last forever just for now and that it is okay to feel that so long as you can recognize calm, happiness, fun etc. are to come next. I think the more we all can internalize this, the better equipped we are to handle darker moments.
Gracias Fran por recordarnos a siguiendo adelante y tu energía positiva!
This really gave me a sense of comfort!! I am working from home now which I am finding terribly difficult and some days are really bad and some are a bit better. Thank you for this!
Thanks for sharing! It creates a bond between you and me/us because we’re all feeling these feelings too!
Fran, I just want to say THANK YOU for all you share, also this video :-) you are such a comfort and delight during this pandemic :-) thank you for being you and for being honest. It means so much I am sure to a lot of people all over the world, of this you can be sure. Much love to you and Ed :-)
Hi Fran! I'm so relieved to hear that you're feeling the same as me, really worried that you're not doing enough. I recently just graduated from art school (woo online class and virtual graduation). For most of this pandemic, I really stressed out about how to improve my portfolio, finding a job in the field (my little Starbucks job is probably not what my parents have hoped for me) and other stresses like moving into my new apartment with my girlfriend(!) but letting myself actually not do any thing creative it lit my spark back. I also LOVE ideating possible projects/prompts. Social distancing is very hard especially when you want to celebrate graduation with family and friends. I hope you give some time to yourself, to your mind and to your work because you deserve it
I was in the middle of home work and totally abandoned it when I got a notification about this, because I'm in need of a Fran video!!
I can imagine the pressure you feel to entertain but I have to admit, having you show the hardships is just as great to me though of course we would love to see your'e doing well! Iv'e been having a really touch month and you showing your side of it, makes things feel normal and not as oh-my-god-this-is-too-much-!
At the start of this pandemic, I wrote down a bunch of stuff (realistically, not stuff like flying to the moon) to get done and I think I started them all and perhaps even ditched a few on the way and finished none.. It isn't easy always being on the go, especially when every day just seemed like the one before. There was a point I didnt even remember which day it was, let alone the date.
Aw Fran, I really hope that 2021 brings us some more hope and that you can get back into the flow of things again soon! It is always a joy to watch your videos you are an incredibly talented person, beautiful inside and out!
Hi Fran. I've seen your Instagram post. I'm so sorry for you and your lost. 😭 Take your time and live this grief and mourning moment. I hope you can find happiness again, I know you will. There is a Psalm that says "Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning."
Psalm 30:5
And I'm praying for you guys, that the morning light may shine upon you very soon, bringing comfort, warmth and happiness to your life.
Sending love from Brazil. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing - I see myself in so much of this. I keep on putting pressure on myself that is insane. I always imagined if I had time off I could really get my art career going. And now that I have time, and I'm not doing that, not illustrating a book, creating a collection of paintings, getting better sales at my shop, I feel like I've wasted this rare oppurtunity. But it's crazy, there's a pandemic. So, thank you for this. It meant a lot. 🧡🧡🧡
Fran! Thank you for being so open, I can totally relate to what you’re feeling. You are so blessed to have been doing what you love before the plandemic. Please don’t be too hard on yourself. You are inspirational, today and every day. I seek inspiration every day and hope to find my calling soon. Thanks again!
Hang in there Fran! Thank you for your honesty. This is a bizarre time and anxiety is high. Remember to be kind to yourself. We love you ☺️
This was exactly what I needed to watch today. Such a wonderfully refreshing half hour of honesty and transparency 💛 I've been feeling weird waves of creativity (maybe once or twice a week) amidst an absolute OCEAN of motivation-less-ness. Thank you for being fab x
I understand your feelings, don’t be guilty about your anxiety. This time is so hard with the virus everywhere and it’s so difficult to feel good and be creative ! Much love from France
You are awesome! Thank you for shearing your feelings and sincerity, I hope that most people here could understand and support you! I mean, for me it’s really very brave to share even dark times. Most important to take care of yourself in such tricky period, we love you anyway!
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us, you just put into words what I'm going through right now! It's so good to know we're not alone with anxiety. I also feel this guilt about being unproductive while at the same time, I feel the urgent need to rest because everything seems so overwhelming right now. Sometimes even just answering an email feels hard... I don't want to blame the covid situation with all that is going bad in our lives, but it's still a lot of anxiety to deal with on a daily basis, so every little thing that is adding to this seems suddenly too much. Hopefully it will get better with time, love, rest and coookies :)
This was really helpful for me. I come back to watch it when I'm struggling and it helps me be gentle on myself. Thank you 🙏❤️
I love you both guys, stay strong during this Tina and always. What a lovely couple of humans 😊💕
Wow, I’ve been struggling with this exact thing and I believe that someone with your platform speaking about something so vulnerable is huge! Thank you so much, you make more of a difference than you think Fran! 🧡
Thank you for sharing your emotions. I like you the way you are, beeing honest. I wish you all the best.
Been REALLY struggling too these past few weeks. I felt relieved after knowing you(someone I look up to) sometimes also feel the same way, that it is not just me who is weak and useless huhu. Looking forward to better days ahead.
You are amazing take care of yourself no matter what that looks like we’re here for you. ♥️♥️
Thank you for being so honest. I love it when you are real. And these are strange hard times. So be kind to yourself. Im always happy to see you. Like you just the way you are!
I definitely thank you so much for this vlog. Since I'm also an artist myself I've been struggling with this feeling lately and working on commissions, drawing, or just getting up bed feels pointless. Thank you for letting me/us know that I'm/we're not alone in this feeling. You're an amazing person and I know you'll get through this, as much as I hope we all do. ^w^
I am proud of you!! You are doing absolutely amazing Fran!!
Fran, I just got the Nice Humans email notification this morning, and I'm so excited to surprise my wife and daughter with some of your creations! I just want you to know that I understand your struggles, and that you have friends here in Vermont who are really proud of who you continue to be, even when it's hard right now!
Keep it up! You're doing a wonderful job!
Totally love your vlogs, illustration style and honest attitude, make me feel very relaxed and creative. ☺️ Keep posting ✌🏽
I needed this, Fran! Woke up with such a bad head ache and your videos are always so soothing 🥰
Thank you for being so honest about what you are going through and your feelings. It helps make me feel that I am not the only one having so much trouble being productive right now too, and I have been trying hard to not beat my self up about it but it has been really difficult! Thank you again. Love all your videos!
Lovely video! Thanks for sharing, I love updates on your life no matter what. It’s nice to be able to hang out with you during this time. Also, thanks for including the cats!!! They are so precious ❤️ cats are my favorite and I am always stupid excited when your kitties are in your videos 😊
I've finally gotten around to watching your videos (February 2021). You inspire me so greatly & affirm my dreams that I have for my future. You have actually been one of my number one art inspirations for years now. (side note: I love the colors you use so much!) But when you became very open about how you are doing it was such a comfort to know that I am not alone. Quarantine/lockdown has been really getting to me these past few months. Thank you for sharing!
What a lovely, mellow video to distract me from what’s happening in my city. Thank you, Fran❤️
Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts! I can relate so much to how you're feeling. I'm lucky to be able to work from home, but there are days when I feel like I need to push myself to be productive everyday because I'm not at our office and people can't see me working. I also thought it would be a good time to do my art since I have extra time without having to commute. It took me a few weeks to find my stride and be kinder to myself when I miss something. I consider it an achievement just to get by each day. Knowing as well that you are not the only person going through this, and that there are people who will support you, is something that keeps me going.
Dear Fran, I'm so thankful to you for uploading this video. I've also been feeling very anxious and pressured these days and it's so comforting to know that I am not alone. You opening up helped me putting words on what I am going through and I understand it better. So thank you again for sharing this with us. In times like this, it helps to be heard, to remember that we are not alone.
This is a completely unprecedented time, so your reactions and the ways that you're coping are so valid! I'm sure your other subscribers feel the same way, but you should never have to apologize for being honest. Love and appreciate everything you are, Fran!
Thanks for sharing a little bit of how you feel because it's very relatable, I'm feeling similar things these weeks, but I'm taking things day by day and congratulating me for every little thing, because it's hard. Also, you have made a great video this week, so feel proud about this too, because it's not an easy task! I enjoy waching you videos so thanks for doing it :) Hope you have a good weekend!
Gracias por este video Fran, lo senti como hablar con una amiga. Tu honestidad es refrescante y calmante!! Estoy en la misma situación, ser productiva es lo que me mueve todos los dias y lo que me motiva, no tener eso me genera angustia. Escuchar tu video me hizo sentir menos sola! Sobre todo porque lo que decis se nota que sale del corazon, gracias :)
It's important we look after ourselves first. Times are hard right now and art reflects life. I've been painting 'isolation' paintings because that's mainly what I can focus on. Going for runs also helps my stress. I had to take a couple days off from drawing because sometimes I just feel like I can't just know we support you and love you.
Your honesty and openness is so inspiring and comforting in this time
I just wanted to say thank you. You're videos help calm my stress especially in times like these.
Thank you for sharing your struggels with being unproductive. I found it so relatable and honest. There is vaule in just being... Looking forward to the next one!
Fran-
Thank you so much for openly sharing your experience. It seems that should be a perfect time for artistic endeavors but a pandemic affects everyone in many ways. This is a strange time filled with so much never-ending unknown and that definitely takes a mental toll on anyone. I have also experienced elongated times of dissatisfaction or lack of motivation during this pandemic and it's rough. Sometimes there's no explaining how to get out of it other than time; time to process what we can and break from the tunnel vision to touch base with ourselves.
Everything is temporary, and tough roadblocks and even this quarantine will pass one way or another. But in the meantime, taking a breather is always valid.
Sending much love and support :)
You’ve voiced everything I’ve been feeling for longer than the pandemic and I appreciate it so much. Thank you for giving us permission to feel what we’re feeling because often times I at least don’t feel like I’m allowed to feel what I’m feeling. I’ve just been crying for no reason and I’m afraid to tell anyone.
You’re the sweetest! You don’t have to always be productive. Everyone gets burnt out and needs a break sometimes. I have managed to make almost nothing lately, sometimes taking a shower and making food is all the productivity you need in a day. Everything will be ok! You got this ☺️
Lovely Fran, everything you said in this video I can say about myself right now. I haven't been productive in 2 months and it makes me feel awful. I've had to stop looking at other people as their somehow increased productivity during this time was making me feel much worse. I had about 2 week where I just cried many times a day (so weird) and now I'm feeling like I'm coming out the other side. I'm still not productive, but the heavy feeling has lifted. I wish I'd just given in to the fact that I wasn't working and spent my time doing nice things to help my anxiety, instead of trying and failing to work all the time. I hope things start to feel better for you too. It's a bumpy road but this funk we're stuck in WILL pass. So thankful to you for sharing this. I never expect you to entertain me, just to be you. Xx
I liked this video. I'm in a similar place when watching this so it feels so comforting. And also, weirdly, I feel more motivated to get back to work. Thank you Fran!
I really appreciate you being honest and vulnerable in this video
I am grateful for you Fran. I have been watching your vlogs to pass the time and to make myself happy. I was not ok last week so I totally feel you Fran. It’s ok for you not to be ok. You can always tell us if you are not ok. We are all here for you! We will get through this together. Hang in there ok? 💪🏼
Thank you for being so honest. Love you and your content
I’m baking n watching your all the vlogs. Your videos are so calming n inspirational fran! ❤
I love when you stopped the music when you were at your studio and you were packing the T-shirts that was some amazing ASMR vibe it gave me chills! 👌😍 I totally relate with your lack of motivation crisis! I think we’re all feeling a bit weird atm. I’m new to this channel and I absolutely your videos and your personality! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Fran. I was feeling down and exhausted the last couple of days working on my final year project. I felt so much better after watching your vlogs. Sending love from Sabah, Malaysia.
I feel you too Fran, and it's definitely okay to have these moments. Thanks for opening up! 🧡🌈 ps. Love your art 🧡
Thank you for being so honest Fran! I have had the same feelings recently. Lots of love!
Honestly Fran, you are doing enough xx you have inspired me to start drawing again after sooooo many years ..( I am 56) . Sending hugs and many many thanks for all you do. Don’t forget... these are unprecedented times and no one has the answer right now xx
thank you for sharing with us, fran
I am so sorry you feel that way and I wish you feel like yourself very soon! 💕 As a HSP, I become overly productive when tragic happens. We all deal with staff differently but sometimes it helps to know that we are all in this together! 💕 My heart goes out to you!
Thank you for being vulnerable. It has definitely helped me know that I’m not alone.
plese dont regret sharing with us, i appreciate that you are honest. i relate to you so much but i don't know how to express my feelings so actually watching you talk and express is very comforting for me 💕
Hope you weathered the crazy weekend safely. Being good to yourself during this time IS being productive. As with all things, this too shall pass and being a healthy you is the best thing you can invest in for the future. Thanks for taking the time and having the courage to share with us.
i definitely feel you. when you said "seizing this time to do wonderful work" i feel like if i don't spend the day working on my writing, i imagine the day is lost. but that's when i look to do other things (reading, looking up new recipes, watching anime!) and also schedule certain things to have some sort of .... structure? and these things are usually more selfcare be it yoga or journaling. but alloting flexibility so that i don't feel like if i don't do things i was a Failure. it's tough though. our minds can only handle so much... what your patron said is definitely helpful bc if anything, this has given me time to understand how better to manage my emotions. i hope you're having a better day than other days and if it's not a better day, as my favorite song says: everything goes.
Thank you for being so open Fran I know in a lot of latinx communities it is very looked down upon to be so open about the issues we are struggling with in any way ! I appreciate that you mentioned Brene Brown I loved her book as well and I am trying to in cooperate her practices into my life too. Te escucho fran and your feelings are valid.
On the city to city pandemic I'm located in Miami and personally haven't been leaving the house at all I have the luxury to be at home due to online school. Things are opening up again which makes me nervous. I hope you start feeling better and much love from Florida Fran !
Hey Fran! Thanks for sharing with us, it's really important to hear that other people are also struggling and to remind us that we are in this together (even if we're worlds apart). Also, it may not seem so, but taking care of yourself (taking a bath, cooking, eating, sleeping, watching tv, whatever) it's also being productive. We are not only our work (and I say this to myself too, as I'm unemployed because of the pandemic). We are allowed to be "weak" sometimes and we also deserve it in a time like this. Stay strong!
THANK YOU for being this raw and honest and vulnerable, don't feel like you have to apologize, sending love 💕
Hey Fran. I am not worried about you, you have a great support system, are self aware and have taken steps to address your mental health. I know how hard it can feel to keep moving forward and I appreciate you posting about it. Because the steps don't have to be BIG they can be simple, short, easy and accomplish the same thing. Hope everybody is doing well! Love from VA!
Thanks you for being honest and sharing Fran! You don't have to be positive all the time, because none of us are. And I've just had the most unproductive week (and felt guilty about it the entire week) too, when I saw your video. I miss feeling like my normal positive self too :(
So it's a consolation that we're in this together 💙
Fran, thanks so much for sharing this, it actually made me feel a bit better because I have such a huge struggle with doing anything these days too and I feel like I am so alone in this. So, thank you
It can be challenging when your structure is removed. I made a short video about this on my channel I think it might help just to track your habits and do small things everyday.
I appreciate your honesty Fran. While it's true that I mostly look to youtube for distractions, I also think it's important that we can share our experiences with each other. Thank you for sharing yours 🌻
Hi Fran, I love watching your videos you are so inspirational. Just watching you even just drink bubble tea, pet your cats or talking is already entertaining so no pressure on sharing productive content or posting videos at all. Thank you for being brave to share your feelings it takes alot of courage to do so. Everyone goes through different émotions during covid 19 and not everyone lives in NY either, the situation is different everywhere. Comparaison is the thief of joy! Enjoy your bubble tea and Ramen you desserve to treat yourself everyday.
thank you for this fran, as always! ♥ so good to hear from you, take care of yourself.
here im brazil things are so complicated... lots of deaths everyday, and with a fascist president is so hard to cope with anxiety, this video helped me to know I'm not alone.
Honestly it’s so nice to have someone say the things out loud that I have been feeling. I keep going through waves of acceptance with productivity and waves of overwhelming sadness and me being a potato all week. I’ve not drawn as much as I’ve seen other people do but eh 🤷🏻♀️ I’m doing what I can. It was so nice to spend time with you. Just seeing how other people are doing good, bad, productive or not is just so comforting rn.
I’m also a creative living in Brooklyn struggling to be productive. Thank you for sharing your experience as our isolation drags on while simultaneously being lucky to have income and be healthy. Longtime fan of yours, and I watch to see how you are and not how I want you to be! ❤️🧡💛💚💖
Hello, Fran.. Usually i don't leave any comments under videos... but your video is something that i can relate with my feelings in current situation... Thank you for it! It makes me feel that i'm not alone with that experience. You're so strong and cool! Let's go through all of this together. I believe, soon everything will change and all of us will be happier than were ever before!
¡Fran! I really loved this video. Even though you're struggling (so sorry about that) I felt connected to you because I've been dealing with anxiety too and watching you being so honest made me feel not so bad for having to slow down a bit. My favorite part was when you were in your pijamas sharing more thoughts, music and cursing, hahahaha. Love you so much. Sending you lots of hugs from Colombia!
I’m in the same boat mood-wise. At the beginning of shelter in place, I threw my back out, then my precious dog became gravely ill and died two weeks later (after we thought she was getting better). Such sadness amongst all this depressing news! I am starting to feel alive again...sometimes I think it’s just passage of time and a little self kindness. Thank you for sharing your experience, it helps us all feel connected.
Fran, I am on the process of focusing on my business and i used to feel like this all the time! Specialy in quarentine! Be cool, and i'm sending lots of Love from Brasil!!
Thank you for being honest about how you're coping iwth lockdown. I think most people are struggling with feeli ng productive let alone with staying mentally healthy. And seeing all these people online being productive and everything its so so good to hear that someone else is struggling and not doing all the incredible work they invisioned for lockdown! You're doing amazingly to just get up, stay healthy and keep going.
;; Glad to see it's not only me. I feel like my self worth and productiveness are heavily linked as well. All I want to do is laze around and not do any work but I can't help feeling guilty for every moment I spend not working. Thank you so much for being so open
Fran, estoy en la primera parte del vide y no sabes lo importante que es para mí que compartas esto, me haces sentir en compañía. Yo también estoy pasando por un momento difícil en medio de este confinamiento y a veces se siente como algo muy solitario, pero me recordaste que no estamos solos en esto y que es importante contarlo para poder ayudarnos. Gracias por ser tan abierta.
Hi Fran, It is a good thing for you to have time to relax as you are always so productive and hard working. Some times I wonder how do you do you do it. I try and to be like that but than I get tired. Since I am not going to my normal job I am working harder on my art and videos and really I love it so much. I wish I could make art and videos like you as a job. Please Fran dont be hard on yourself just show yourself compassion and love that you show us your audience. Be well.
I really needed this video, thank you!
I feel for you. I find that when I'm having a hard time I do busy work. One of the worst weeks of my life the area under the microwave was sparkling clean. I go through old sketches and art that I never had time to clean up. I organize paints, pencils, desk drawers, emails. All the organizing in your environment will help your brain stay calm and feel productive. Good luck!