We LOVE a character hitting their breaking point and receiving the advice they neeeeeeed!!! This is the arc progression we all needed

I'd love to see an episode where they're all having a meeting and Brenda reveals that she's displaying some of her paintings at a local gallery and invites her co workers to come. Shes so afraid of being rejected...only to have everyone enthusiastically congratulate her and plan to attend. 😊

It is entirely irrational how proud of Brenda I am. She's recognized that she needs to change and is actively taking steps to figure out what to do next. 😢 I'm so happy she has a Donna Sue to help her properly disconnect from work.

I love that Brenda reached out to Donna-Sue when she knew she needed help!

A quote from one of my favorite books: "'But people will think I'm conceited.'. 'My dear girl, if that's the worst anyone thinks of you, you'll be lucky. Think of all the books, paintings, or discoveries that would never have happened if the writers, artists, and explorers had worried about what people thought about them.'"

You may have heard this allegory. There were two lumberjacks in a competition to see who could chop an oak tree down the fastest. The first lumberjack focused on that one task, chopping and chopping, never stopping. This lumberjack noticed the second lumberjack every 15 minutes or so stopping to take break. The lumberjack smiled to himself. Proud of his better conditioning and strength. About an hour later, the first lumberjack hears the second lumberjack's tree start to creak and hit the forest floor. He had lost the competition. Confused, he went up to the second lumberjack and asked, "How did you win? I never stopped chopping. I saw you every taking breaks about every 15 minutes!" The second lumberjack said, "I wasn't just taking a break, I was resharpening my axe." The moral of the story is, your mind and body are your axe. You have to take the time to gain a different perspective not only physically but mentally. Take your breaks and come back to the problem fresh. You just might even see a solution you didn't see before.

Can we talk about how Brenda's outfits have changes since she's been getting help from Donna Sue? Before she was always in the drab mustard yellow cardigan, covering all of her, pulled tightly around her chest as if it was the only thing holding her together. Now she's in something nicer with colour and floral patterns. Her arms are bare now, showing more skin. As if she's finally able to breath and expose herself. Also, the flowers are purple/pink. Colours that were only seen on Donna Sue before. As if Donna Sue's wisdom and compassion planted little seeds in Brenda, that now blossomed into pretty flowers, that still hold that loving essence of their origin. I love details like this!

Gosh, this is the break through for Brenda! Acknowledging the problem is halfway to solving it. Rooting for Brenda 🤞

The only people who will remember you worked overtime are your children. A DEVASTATINGLY true quote

I saw "Toodaloo from Donna Sue" and worried that somehow you were removing the character. So glad my fears were unfounded. This is such a wonderful growth arc for Brenda. I can't wait to see her relax enough to blink.

I love that Brenda asked a "what will people think if I..." question. Those are very important issues for a Brenda. It's all part of the process of giving herself permission to care for herself more than for the company.

I’m a Brenda, and I need a Donna-Sue in my life. Thank you for posting these! Donna-Sue says all the things I need to hear.

Donna Sue is a treasure and I am so proud of Brenda! She's grown so much! She's now able to recognize that her addiction to work is unhealthy and is reaching out! You go, Brenda!

“What will everyone think if I start taking breaks and disconnecting?” Well Brenda, I actually think your coworkers will be silently routing for you. To see Brenda get back in touch w/ her inner humanity by having things in her life that at one point brought her joy (painting, Ned, etc) remind her that she IS a person and not a robot, and to have a supportive coworker who understands what you’re going through feeling like you have to sacrifice your life for your job. Brenda, I and I hope others too, will think so incredibly highly of you. The first step in solving a problem is recognizing that there is one. And Brenda, you took the first step by asking for help! 💚 Now get out your easel!

Donna Sue is the guardian angel that is showing Brenda the light. Brenda is learning that her “hard work” isn’t getting appreciated by the corporate brass, and she’s learning that we only get one go at this crazy ride called life, so we better get the most out of it.

I love Donna sue I was scared for a second that she was leaving 😅❤️ hope Brenda gets her rest

That last line is what people never realize and is the most important message "The only ones who are gonna to still remember how much time you spent at work will be your loved ones"

I hope Donna Sue got Brenda to listen. She needs to hear what she is saying because it is so true. If you keep working you'll miss out on life events. Love Donna Sue.. ❤❤

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy these tidbits of information. This confirms I am treating my own staff with great care and understanding, and as the owner of the company treats me! Please keep these coming, I have subscribed to your account. Thank you,

She feels it! She feels the need to separate work from personal time! She just needs verification form Donna Sue that it's OK! I'm feeling so many warm regards right now! 🥰

I am becoming way more invested in Brenda's character arc. I want to see how she develops as a character. Whether if she can find a way to break way from her work. This is beautiful!

I love Donna Sue!

For me, the first step is accepting that my to-do list is longer than is possible to complete in one day or even one week. And that's not only okay, but it's a good thing! It means that I will have something to do tomorrow and I'm not running out of work, which would be a sign that I wasn't being challenged enough. Second, I put self-care activities on my to-do list as high-priority items. I don't write it down, just mentally frame it that way, but for other people who struggle more to take a break, actually writing it with all your other tasks may help. Set aside everything else nagging me to go for a walk? That's not a waste of time, that's doing the thing that is second-highest priority for the evening (the first is always dinner).

"What will everyone think?" Well Bethany will probably think you've been *stabbed* and replaced with a body double.

Donna Sue to the rescueeeee

Donna is so good for Brenda 😆

Everyone needs a Donna Sue in their life.😊❤

There was always something at Brendas character that I couldn't figure out. And today I realized she never blinks! Very nice detail and good played!

I love the fact that no one has actually given up on Brenda, and that she actually seems to have a soft gooey center she was forced to put a shell up around to meet outside expectations. I hope she gets back into art.

This reminds me of a quote I read "You're replaceable at work... But you're or irreplaceable at home" So make your work adjust around your life!

We sure love Donna sue ❤❤

Brenda us doing so much progress in rhe hands of Donna Sue!!! ❤❤😢 She'll soon learn how good it is to take a break!!!

I love that closing comment: The only ones who are going to remember how much time you spent at work are your loved ones. This is SO true!!

I love Brenda's character arc from insufferable Karen to a sympathetic, deeply damaged, artistic soul who is longing to heal herself from the toxic influences in her past that negatively impact her life. We're rooting for you, Brenda (and anyone who relates to Brenda irl)!

Donna Sue is the work Mom we all need.

I've slowly begun to become like Brenda at my workplace and I've been watching these videos and these are such god sends that remind me to take a break. It really is important to find that balance.

That just hits all of the buttons! Thank you for this and all your other shorts . They are very very much appreciated.

Congratulations to Brenda on recognizing this is a problem AND asking for help! Slow progress is better than no progress!

Honestly Brenda turns out to be my favourite. Im really looking forward to her character development

What a warm, loving, set of advice. Donna Sue, you rock!

I love watching her grow!!

Brenda is willing to take a break. She asked for help. Growth.

Donna Sue's the best. She truly cares and it's great that Brenda knows she can go to her for help.

Atta girl, Brenda!! You've come so far! I'm so proud of you! 👏👏👏👏 One step at a time, dear girl, you can do it!

Im being honest, not being able to disconenct from work has been a recent struggle for me and finding a routine within my workdays seems to be something that throws my wellbeeing out of the window. Thank you for your content, dearly.

Excellent advice! If at all possible, shape your space(s) toward one purpose. Work in the work space, and leave it there. Shut the door and leave it behind at the end of the day!

Didn't know how much I needed this until I stumbled across this channel.

I love Brenda so much. I just want to give her a big hug

I can't believe how emotionally invested I've become in Brenda's character development.

Asking for Help is the first step . Bravo for this one I think there Might be More people that Need to see this than the Other ones.

Love ❤❤❤ this. Such an important thing to do for yourself, especially when working from home.

I freaking love Donna Sue. Needed to hear this today.

That was a BIG step for Brenda. That took a lot of courage for her, and I'm happy for her to ask for help.

"...down the road the only ones who'll remember how much time you spent at work will be your loved ones." Aint that the truth. The purpose of work is to support your life. Your life isnt supposed to support your work.

Donna Sue, she's a keeper.

I have loved all the Donna Sue and Brenda videos I watched because their interactions are always the best. Donna Sue is the work mom that Brenda deserves

Such great advice especially in the WFH era. I have a coworker who, every morning, gets dressed and walks out his back door then in the front door to go to work. End of the day, out the front and in the back. Everybody needs to find their start/end of day routine as it really does have a significant impact on your brain.

I relate to Brenda so much, and this is exactly what I needed today. Thank you.

I'm so proud of Brenda reaching out to Donna Sue.....

I changed my life around and I was working too many hours. So I could give my family a decent life. But by doing this I lost my family due to ignoring them. I then decided to follow my own advice, of work to live and not live to work. And I rarely did weekend work so I could spend my free time with my children. Whenever I had them. That’s the best advice I gave myself in my whole life

Donna Sue, she may be helping Brenda, but she is also helping me remember to take care of myself and take breaks! 🥰

It’s the warm regards at the end. 😂

One day… one day Brenda will say Toodaloo… her arc will be complete. I just hope it’s at a team meeting when she does it, so we can see everyone’s reactions.

Yay! Donna Sue! The Pantheon of dynamic characters in this is truly amazing!

I'm so early. Loving it. Get the help you need to disconnect is so important to maintain mental health.

I love Donna Sue and her homey common sense and kind heart!

Donna Sue for President! The only life coach you'll ever need.

If a plane is crashing, put your own Oxygen mask on before your child, partner, loved one. Not because its selfish, it is not, but because you can help no one if you pass out. If you don't take steps to look after yourself, then you are in less of a position to help others. I've never worked in a corporate environment, so these specifics are alien to me, however I have seen exactly the same thing happen to single mothers. They sacrifice so much, so often and for so long it really does take its toll. Thank you Loe for these videos, so warm, so needed. Cheers from Aus.

Your "To do" list never gets shorter. Management is there to make sure you always have something lined up. If you get things done quickly - you're now the person who gets things done quickly, so all the stuff that needs to be done fast gets piled on your plate. The work will be there tomorrow, or two days from now. Just do what you can in the time you're paid to work.

Brenda's getting there! She's getting there! Soon, we'll hear her say "Toodaloo"!

She's reaching out for help, that's a huge step forward!

Brenda is TRYING and i love that for her!!!

This is possibly one of your best vignettes ever. Any of us could drop dead at work and within a day or adjustments would be made and we would be but a memory. Don't live for your job, and don't let it kill you either. 😢

I love how far Brenda has come. Greater character development then some TV shows.

It would make you look more like a human, approachable, and more importantly a true leader.

Imma lovin' that Donna Sue. She makes pink seem tolerable!

Donna Sue is a gift to humanity

Wooo Brenda's up to warm regards! It's like watching an iceberg melt. lol

That "Warm Regards" always takes me out LOL.

Brenda seeing the light! Guide her well, Donna Sue.

Truer words have never beens said: the only ones who will remember how much time you spent at work are your loved ones. Even I do not remember, I just remember I missed a bunch of love and family sharing.

I love the dynamic between these two.

It's called a glass of wine at the end of the day. Now that's how you seperate your workday from your personal time

I feel like we are getting closer to the point where Brenda will use Toodaloo too. And we will all be crying.

I do love Donna Sue - I wish all young people could gave a Donna Sue to be their colleague 😊

I have been guilty of being a Brenda in the past, but I've come a long way in separating my work time from my personal time. One sad lesson that I use to keep me on track: losing a work friend to Covid. Everyone in the department was sad, but her position was filled pretty quickly and the job kept moving on without much interruption. Your coworkers may value you as a person, but your job doesn't.

Love these characters you play. Never get tired of watching.

You know, I was hesitating taking tomorrow off early, now, I hesitate no more! Toodaloo!

The thing I remember is this: When you die, your family will mourn your loss. Your job will have your opening posted before your body is cold.

God bless Donna Sue!

ha ha ha! Gorgeous. Poor Brenda's eye look almost off kilter in that last shot!

Everybody needs a co worker like Donna Sue.

Donna Sue is the work sister everyone needs.

Some of the wisest advice I was ever given was that no one ever lay on their deathbed wish that they had worked more.

I find that after coming home from work, a few containers of water that has been filtered thru the rockies helps me. 😉

I will entirely admit, I was worried Donna Sue was retiring or something and otherwise leaving the cast. This is much better than the worst case scenario my brain had envisioned

I am a recent subscriber to your site. I want to thank you for voicing what so many people think but are afraid to say. Thank you for being an advocate of basic principles and common sense. I hope that your posts bring some much needed air to our working world.

Those regards just keep getting warmer❤

"Only ones to remember is your family..." And not warmly or positively at that.

Brenda my favourite character after Donna sue :)