It's really lovely that you're so open about how you're feeling, and by the way, audio journalling is AWESOME and you seem to have a really good mindset on how to get yourself out of ruts. I mean, jumping into doing something you've been meaning to (haircut) into a cold shower, work out, and later talking with others? Nailed it dude! It's really great how you actively sought to get out of that when a lot of people stay struggling not knowing what to do. You're a really good role model and I hope you know that even if you aren't sure what to do with your life, you've already positively impacted so many people. You seem the type of person who really enjoys learning, maybe you can try to pick up a new hobby as a way to get out of these ruts? Learning a language? Maybe inventing your own wild type of speedrun to do! First to get to a specific biome and do a silly dance idk! You're super creative and I'm sure you'll get through this on your own or surrouned by your friends, but I do hope the people in these comments can help you out like you've helped us out too. Wow. This is LONG. Anyway PEACE.

Big respect hearing about your cold showers Rek. I started taking only cold showers since December almost every day and every single day I say to myself "maybe today I'll take a warm one" but I remember that it's this discipline that helps me not feel in a rut. I think doing things you don't enjoy can be pretty important when trying to not feel in a rut/re learn to enjoy the things you always loved to do. Another thing that helps me is having specific goals that I'm trying to reach at all times. If I don't have a goal I feel aimless but as long as there is something specific I'm working towards my mental health is pretty much in peak condition. I think knowing what you want is very important. Also it's important to know that except for a very very few people, everyone struggles with this exact stuff and talking to others about it helps enormously.

You're one of the only ytbers that i never get bored of

Rek, I hope you know you don’t need a crazy speedrun to express your thoughts and how you’re feeling, you can put whatever on screen and I’d still watch. Heck even if it’s just a black screen I’d still listen lol. I think you’re making a difference and you being open about how you feel and how you handle those emotions are helping a lot of people and will help people in the future, cuz if someone starts dealing with something this may come back to them and give them a moment of peace to know they’re not alone. I think staying active/productive and going out and seeing people IRL is some of the most important things you can do when in a rut, and it’s tough cuz those are the moments that you feel the most like you don’t wanna do those things, but you just gotta push thru. Thanks for this reminder thru your commentary and sorry for my long comment. God bless

Honestly these commentaries are really refreshing and this one really struck a chord with me. I love this style and its really cool to hear the more personal side of you!! Keep it up, and I wish you all the best with your cold shower journeys XD

Bro this video just made me feel better. I thought i was the only one who goes through ruts and gets random phases of depression and laziness for no reason at all. You talking about has helped me realize that this is a normal feeling and there are ways to fix it. Btw i also love to speak out my thoughts it just feels nice. Thanks for this video man your an amazing youtuber

relatability is key in content creation, people aren't always looking for formulated content, and for this reason, this video is amazingly well produced, good job rek! and yeah don't worry we all get into a bit of a rut sometimes, It's nice to hear someone else put it into perspective from another content creator perspective.

First up, huge respect for putting this kinda stuff on the internet, it takes some serious guts to even get there in the first place. Second, I’m someone who has never taken a cold shower, and I’m really not planning on it, for me I stick to early morning walks when it’s still brisk to get my brain firing. And third, I’ve been tryna figure out why I’ve loved your videos so much, both on your main and this channel, because you’re my favourite KZfaqr by a mile, andI realised it’s because of how real you are, and how you seem like someone I’d love to be genuine friends. It’s a shame that it’s highly unlikely that’ll come to fruition, but oh well. Have a good one rek, remember the community got u ❤❤

Keep yourself refreshed Rek, I've felt lazy a lot, at the end, I actually end up taking a cold shower lol, but I know you do have your opinions, so it is always your decision. Anyways, have a good day Rek :) Edit : My top liked comment was actually with 130 likes and here I am, with a new one with 194 likes on this comment💀💀

I think it's amazing that you're so honest about how you feel to your enormous audience! It makes you feel so real and makes me really respect you. Not only are you cracked at video games, not only are you physically fit (which is really impressive for a gamer i think), but you also have your own struggles in life. I dunno where im going with this, but just know that we all appreciate you.

We are all here for you rekrap if you ever feel like that again just think about what you want to achieve and then write down ways you can do it! Trust me man it really takes your mind off the negatives and focuses on the positives!

This video resonates with me so much, thanks for speaking your heart out loud rek!

Dude thank you so much for making this video. These past few weeks have just been really up and down for me and it is so great hearing someone else talk about it too and hearing about how you get out of it really helps me want to get out of I too. One thing that helps me is just doing something that is productive but not necessarily work like making art or singing. i definitely want to start exercising more too. But thank you for being you and for the awesome videos!

Man, I feel just like this. I'm terrified of dying like he said as well- we're all gonna die and I find that really scary. It's something I struggle with often and I question what I'm doing in my life a lot. Maybe it's bad you feel this way, but it's good to know someone out there understands me. Just remember to never give up.

You are such a good role model. :) Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for being so honest and vulnerable with your audience. You make me feel not alone, it’s a great feeling, thank you.

i love that rekrap is so open about his feelings

YES! FINALLY SOMEONE KNOWS HOW TOTUROUS COLD SHOWERS ARE!

It’s amazing how Ive been through this same things cause I have started speedrunning 4 months ago and finished school, stayed home and I suddenly feel like I don’t have direction in life its amazing to listening other human contribute in what I’m struggling the most and complement it with my experience and thoughts to keep going in life. You have became my favorite minecraft youtuber cause I feel we are alike even tho we are not

This video actually really helped me get out of a rut, i moved from united states to costa rica about 5 months ago and sometimes i feel like i need to get up and do something. So this morning i took a cold shower and worked out and feel so much better! Thanks rekrap

as an australian, a cold shower, just feels like a lukewarm/refreshing shower lmfao

Thanks rek for sharing this with us! I relate to just not knowing what to do in life, (of course school) but I want to be able to do so many things and when in a rut i feel so overwhelmed and feeling like I am unable to achieve those goals. my phrasing is a bit off, but thanks for sharing these wise words, even on a bad day!

I love how you're expressing yourself it's so cool and relatable much love❤

Your thoughts and feelings are very relative you know.😊 Your talks make me realize and keep going on.

Thank you so much man! I support the confidence it took for you to talk about this, and it realy helped me realize and think about similar things Throughout the video I kept thinking to myself ways you should deal with that kinda thing but than I realized I think about doing those but never end up doing them.

Your vids where we get to just hear you talk are really awesome...great to know that you are just so open with expressing yourselves...keep it going and stay strong rek💪 Thank you for blessing us with such amazing content

Hey, thanks for this video! I have also been in a rut lately and it’s good to know there is a possibility I can get out of it. Also, I love these videos, I can never get bored of them!!

bro's in the grind and still speedruns, respect 💪 good luck in the rest of your journey, conquer your mind

I’ve been in a rut for such a long time. This video is eye-opening for me because I never knew. Thanks for uploading it and talking about your experiences. ALSO WHAT WAS THE PORTAL THATS SO FREAKING COOL

been feeling in the rut mood lately too, great to know im not the only one who can feel like that

I’m praying for you Rek! Trust me, everyone gets in a rut. For me this has worked great but I would recommend looking into following Christ. He gives us purpose. He loves you! Knowing that has really helped me in my darkest moments. Stay awesome Rek!

Rek, I'm not a long time fan or anything, but you are the one guy I keep coming back to watch.

this was really good to hear it was good knowing that someone else goes through the same stuff i do. im working on a now 3 month long project and im just burnt out this made me feel human.

this is why i love your content man. you post honestly. and youre really cool to post this. i love every single one of your videos, you always make my day better. and i love cold showers, i take them everyday at the max coldness. oh theyre just soooo relaxing.

I do really like listening to other people's views of the world it really gives me a jumpstart in my mind about what to think about and all these important things in life so thnx for that! (Side note great speedrun)

I was literally just watching another video for yours then this popped up your uploads are always fun to watch :D

I Know the exact feeling. Talking with friends helps a lot, as well as having a daily activity outside as well as Minecraft. i used to play cpvp everyday so I took up mountain biking. helped alot

Just want to say thanks for getting me out of bed this morning lol, tried that cold shower and it worked wonders

Much love to you, hope you feel better soon

I love these kind of video and I always listen to them when I dont want to listen to music. Keep it up!

I love you guy. Thank you with those words. Let's hope for better tomorrow!

Hey rekrap I’m feeling the same as you today, thank you for this it helped me out and it was cool to see how other people handle it, Thanks

Mad respect for opening your own feeling rek

thank you for teaching me the word rut

For me, if I get stressed or just feel bad about life, I like to try something new. This can be anything from mixing up your routine, taking an art lesson, or anything you’ve ever thought “I want to learn about that someday” just do it! Try something you never thought you’d do!

This is the exact feeling I have every now and then.

I love how this guy explain his speedrun and speaks abouts his life at the same time

I was in a rut today as well and this vid really helped me:) thx rek.

it's okay rekrap we understand

It was a very unique and interesting video 👍🏻

As someone who showers in full cold water, I can confirm that we die immediately after

Red good job on opening up and thinking the right way you should always do this we support you and hope that you can get better at waking up and being ready for the day 🙂

I like watching these videos a lot. Its like a minipodcast. And while you get the chance to ramble about aspects in your life and your personal problems, it helps me reflect on my issues and relax. I think you could start a podcast, you have some solid advice and a strong frame of mind. :]

Its so interesting to see youtubers "rotten side" because i felt sometimes the same way and always interested me these stuff, and also just talking about it and reflecting actual human feeling to see how others these thing. I would love to see how other videos like that because o think there is audiance for this stuff.

That bucketless portal was sick

Everyone needs a goal to follow, getting good speedrunning times is prob just your current goal which will ofc change in the future.

You should keep up the videos rek ur my favourite Minecraft KZfaqr ❤

Rek I love listening to what happens in your life and just how you do everything it's very interesting to me, also kinda random, but what mods and all that do you use for speed running?

Gotta love rekrap also dont burn yourself out just for us man keep it up but take your time and remember we love you

love these commentaries

we are all proud of you for just getting up in the morning rek. also, great job on taking the cold shower !! personally ive never had one but you’ve motivated me to try and work towards it. :) and remember, ur community loves you 💕

This is great content keep doing stuff like this it makes a good impact for you and me

MAKE A PODCAST. This was very inspiring to listen to in the train. I had my phone down and looked out the window.

Wow. Thanks for sharing this video, especially a topic like this that you don't usually talk about. Made me kinda reflect about life and stuff, I hope everything works out well for you! Cheers!

I have loved rekrap2 for a while, but I just recently found this, and it’s so cool to see modern speed runs and it’s really inspiring me to try one

Sometime I can get out of that rut type feeling is to listen to music like calming music

You literally explained my whole life this week

I'm ten and I feel you thanks for talking it will help me when I'm in a rut have a good day😊

tbh rek, u really are a good youtuber and like u give me good mindset while im sick :)

I can relate to this. Some days, I just feel terrible, but with school, I drag, literally sometimes, myself out of bed, showering, eating, and being ready. And after that, ya, I agree that working out feels good. Love your video! P.S: What is happening with Rekrap2, that's not doing anything soon?

Can I just say, not only do I love your KZfaq videos, I also agree that no one who is in their right mind, would take a full cold shower, that is the most relatable thing I have heard from any KZfaqr. Thanks for mentioning that.

Mad respect rek for posting this, I have been in ruts where I just wanna be lazy I don't wanna do anything but I always say to my myself that I'm being useless cause I'm doing nothing so if I really wanna do something I would watch a level 1 to level 100 pushup challenge and all the cool pushups makes me wanna get there and motivates me to so then I find something Todo lol.

please make a commentary video TALKING ABOUT AND DISCUSSING your fav media: books, tv shows, music, movies, food, etc. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. take care.

One of the best KZfaqer I have ever watched

This video inspired me to try a cold shower, and it made me understand more what you were saying about it. Now I'm gonna have to try everytime to get a full-cold shower. (I didn't do it fully this time because I wanted to wash my hair and didn't want to freeze my head. I started and ended with cold water tho) Thank you for this video, keep making speedrun content, its really great.

Love this video sharing all your feelings and just loved watching it. I have daily cold showers :)

I’ve noticed when playing competitive games that I have to focus on what I do right with my own performance and not compare myself to others or else I get very upset. Seeing you celebrate at the end of the video despite failing the perch reminds me of that, and it’s awesome

Wow never been so early to a rekrap vid Just wanted to say Rek that I really enjoy your content and know ur gonna get the world record in no time!

From melon harvester to speed runner to therapist. Rek had it all

This is perfect to listen to when studying :)

Rek, everyone goes through moment like that and it is completely normal to feel that way but don't that your life is worthless.👍👍✌✌

I love your videos! Also what is that portal strat? I haven't seen it before. Very cool!

I get into ruts often. With the way my mind functions, it's common. Whenever I'm feeling purposeless, or I'm feeling down in general, I take time to re-center myself on what I want in my life. What I want out of my life. And it helps. A *ton.* So maybe take some time to center yourself and get priorities straight.

love your vids keep up the good work

Thanks for the story

I just love this content! You should really make Podcasts more.

Wise man🧘‍♂️

After 2020 I fell into a big rut and didn't know what to do so I did something I'd never done before I went Horseback riding. It was fun and your right we all have been there.

Hey, quick tip for cold showers for all of you, if you don't like the feeling of jumping into cold water immediately, what I do is I start with a hot shower and then warm up till I feel hot, then slowly turn down the heat until it's nice and comfortably cool.

Nice with vid keep up the good work

PLEASE DO A SPEEDRUN GUIDE!! We all would love it!

Hi Parker! love your content!

Hi rek love your vids also do you have any new tips for new speed runners I have been trying to get into speed running casually but I am really bad help would be much appreciated keep up the good work

You can’t believe how much I am happy cause you make your normal fov 90 lmao

Thank You Jesus Christ Of Nazareth For This Truth This Forgiveness This Love Amen

Rek we all have existential crises from time to time .🤣 Its just a normal human thing but being active really helps and you need human interaction so dont forget abou that. You gotta do something when your in a rut.

Not the only one!, I did this once too, I ended up having a warm shower (it was a very hot day)

God bless your family and God can help you

Keep yourself healthy, rek. Life sips more mental health than you expect sometimes

inspiration

Rek! Keep going bro Your one of the best in the world