Do This When Your Battery Is Running Low

FURTHER READING

"A most basic fact about a child: it never knows when it’s tired. It just grows convinced that it now hates mummy, that little brother should die, that the button falling off the cardigan is a catastrophe, that its self-respect depends on being allowed to throw the bread knife out of the window sharp end first. And it’s the role of the parent to notice what is being overlooked – and say very gently but with deep conviction: Enough, we need to get you to bed, fast.

We do ourselves no such service. We pay no such heed to how our bodies work and when our minds have ceased to do so..."

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CREDITS

Produced in collaboration with:

Diego Lodeiros

Title animation produced in collaboration with

Graeme Probert

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[Pikminiman]

It's such a good point that nobody tells adults they're tired and need some rest.

[catec.]

I’ve learned when a phantom voice comes into my head and says, “You don’t love me, ” it means go to bed right away.

[arnbrandy]

As the great guru Masood Boomgaard would say: "Give up, go home and sleep. Try again tomorrow. Some days are ducked and cannot unducked."

[corym]

Excellent advice. I've always said to myself: Don't trust your emotions or judgment before coffee or after sundown.

[grapeboi]

Short answer: life is going to be hard and it's gonna put stress on you. Find ways to de-stress and don't unload your anger on the undeserving. Relax

[hearthwithin]

whenever your mind starts thinking shit, have the compassion to say to yourself "f it all" and go to bed.

[JLakis]

My dog has a terminal form of cancer, and while it's my honor to care for this amazing creature right now, it has been really hard. I needed to hear that it's OK to feel overwhelmed and do a little self care.

[Leo-mrqz]

I remember when I was a teenager. It was the end of the week. I had practice for 3 hours all week long. I walked into the kitchen around 7 pm. I said something grumpily to my dad, and he said, "Go to bed! You are exhausted." Sure enough, I slept until late the next morning, having needed the rest tremendously.
Nowadays, raising three children of my own, I think of that time and remember, they're never too old for me to know they need a nap. ❤😴

[lucasthephysio]

I need this on my recommendations every 2 months

[lavatr]

Our brain consumes *the most* energy. _Sleep, Rest, Meditation is very important._
Make your mind blank and in peace
You'll feel light and free

[Arbiter]

It is kind of early, around 7:30 PM, and I'm so tired and exhausted. I was skeptical about sleeping this early, but your video was right on point. Good night!

[GTRFREAK]

Reminding my mum of this lately because she is pushing herself too hard at work to pull up other peoples slack. Need to help her understand that it's not her responsibility and if she continues, it will result it more than low energy - there will be a blow out so to speak. Has been helpful to myself too while dealing with inconsiderate housemates and reminding myself that people need to help themselves instead of us being the ones doing all the heavy lifting.

[TimelordUK]

I love the grey blue orange colour scheme, and the narrators calming voice

[vespastic]

Omg somebody please just put me to bed

[vladmoldovan]

The reason people enter that dangerous "territory" is that, as in the example, they've been going through the motions for 12 hours or more. But then they also need to actually live a little. The downside is that there is time for actual living usually when you are your lowest but life doesn't ask for that, it just asks to be lived.

[akosan]

I'll add to pause social media in order to reduce the stimulation. Maybe the most challenging act nowadays. We could be at bed at 9 pm but If we don't reduce this, it will cost us a lot of hours just to get sleep.

[princess_zulica]

"it will all seem alot more bearable in the morning". I needed to hear that. It gives me hope that I can i can find my way, I just need rest and perspective.

[ferologics]

you’re putting words and ascribing meaning to the nebulous motions we go through in our lives on daily basis, thank you for empowering our ability to and reflect on the things that drag us down — in times of infocalipse introspection is a precious resource.

[MrVevo]

Yep can confirm, have been taking long baths lately, and just this morning I was thinking if I should stop, but you nailed it. It is indeed super good to feel like you are taking care of yourself, mentally and physically, intead of taking care of the world.

[neynahnehnah]

I love that you actually hire artists for your videos. Thank you. As an artist watching AI taking over the art world I deeply thank you.❤