Struggling Mentally, Screentime & Doom Scrolling! | Catch Up & Tasting the Starbucks Christmas Menu!

Joel : Have you thought of speaking to a nutritionist? As a pre-diabetic/diabetic l am surprised at the amount of additional sugar that occurs in your diet : lattes, donuts, biscuits, cakes, sodas, snacks?? I know you are working to have your meals better proportioned ; it is the between meal snacking l get concerned for you. But like everything what involves us jumps out at us. Sugar can have negative impacts on are mental wellness. Stay healthy.

To quote playwright/poetess Edna St. Vincent Millay : " I love Humanity but l hate People".

I was going to see Conclave at the cinema. Have read the book and lots of people have said it is very good. I also don’t like a packed cinema!

my weekly screen time for the last week was 2mins per day

I've just checked my daily screen time on my phone, & I'm totally mortified!
It shows between 15 to 18 hours per day.

And also, you have to focus on things in your control. Global politics is not in your control.

My avg last week was 3.5 hours . I totally thought it would be more. But I'm on my laptop way more than that.

I'm glad you're ok. Don't be sorry about needing breaks. Most people work 5 to 6 days and then take time for themselves. Take all the time you need. We'll still be here. ❤ Much Love from the Southern California Desert 🏜 ❤️

Keep up with therapists, ventilating out is better than keeping it in. You be fine Joel and what doesn’t help is your coming into your winter ❄️. Cold wet winters don’t help anyone it makes us feel low because we can’t do anything much outside. Take care Joel 😊🇫🇷🫶Zach

I’m glad you’re feeling better! You don’t have to push yourself to please us. We’ll still be loyal to you when you want to take a break.

Joel, I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling 100%. Hope you’re much better now. As someone else has already commented, Starbucks barely exists in Australia after opening up with a massive fanfare over 10 years ago. Subsequently to retreat with their tail between their legs. Only tourists who don’t know any better and those wanting a massive sugar hit rather than actual coffee frequent them. We prefer our local independent cafes. Have you found one near where you live yet?

My daily average on my phone is 5hrs 32m, but I'm not always looking at my phone. I listen to audiobooks pretty much everyday so that is added to my phone use. As for stopping the daily vlogs in November, we got over 10 extra videos last month so that honestly was really great. I do hope that you get good news regarding that problem that's heavy on your heart. It would be a nice Christmas present for all it effects.

I'm definitely with you on being entertained my the small things. If I knew you "in real life" we would totally hang out. I love going to Starbucks and people watching. Or I'll just go jump on the ferry here in Seattle, just to see the city from the water. If you love simple things, and things become uncertain or money becomes tight, you don't feel like you've had to cut back... people watching is free. But you couldn't buy THREE Starbucks haha! The first time I went to Starbucks in Norway, I bought my drink and sat down. Then I thought about how much it cost and I converted it to USD... it was 10.82!! For a drink that cost me $4.85 at the time (in 2013). I told myself I would lick every last ice cube hahaha! Enjoy your festive drinks, Joel... and thank you for letting us take a glimpse into your life!

I forget to check the community tab, so glad you posted today I was a bit worried,but also knew you would post when you were ready. I rarely have coffee out but when I do it’s never Starbucks, I don’t like the taste of burnt coffee. So I will go to Dunkin’ or the Midwest coffee shop Biggby’s their coffee is a bit pricier than Dunkin’ but worth it. Or I’ll hit up our local bakery Mexicantown Bakery on W Vernor in Southwest Detroit. They just remodeled their store but the prices didn’t change much and their pastries and coffee are excellent. 🙂🐈‍⬛🐈💖🌈🎄

I did miss you, glad your back.

Do you have 3 cup holders in your car? Wow impressed,!

You are just fine and no one is prefect!! thanks for what you do.

We don't have them flavors in Starbucks here in USA we have pecan oatmilk latte we might have the gingerbread one I don't like gingerbread so I don't pay attention to it , and the price for Grande is 6.36 a cup here but heard they were going to lower the cost I hope so . And post when you can it's cool we all love you ❤

Word of advice. Stay away from US fast food chains. That includes Starbucks, Duncan Donuts and all those awful places in Florida

Starbucks is vile! It completely failed here in Australia. By the way I can understand how hard it must have been to deliver a video daily - good that you listened to yourself and stopped. Not worth the stress x

Wow! I just bought a grande caramel Christmas latte at Starbucks and paid $6.95. It was good but not fabulous. Actually, I didn't
pay for it...I had a gift card. I don't normally buy coffee drinks at Starbucks (or anywhere...I know how to make coffee). 😂

" Doom Scrolling ".... lol...been there. 🌞

WTF is up with the fast speeded up vocals???

Oh my gosh, Joel, I was so scared that you was gone forever. I didn’t see your explanation same where you was but I am so happy that you’re back.
Just take your time and take care of yourself

Lol at you being grossed out by your footwear 🤣👟🥰

So glad to see you back. You have to do what’s right for you, and if that means taking a break, that’s what you need to do. But I was starting to be concerned that there was something really bad going on in your life, take care of you and yours. Don’t worry about us just try to let us know you are ok every now and then, because there’s quite a few of us that care about you.

Ps. I think the same drinks at Starbucks where I am are even more pricey. That and the sugar are why I don't even bother. I rather spend that on creators like yourself.

Joel you are going through some tough times right now and everyone experiencing difficulties and depression especially at this time of year I encourage people to take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.

Joel, thank you for sharing this, especially the vulnerable parts. I use my phone all day every day, for music podcasts, etc while I work with my hands, etc etc etc. So the time on my phone is scewed. But then I also find myself in darker tones dooms rolling to escape feeling blah! And the bit about. WW111 is so relatable, an ad I couldn't get my hands free to scroll thru tanked me for a couple days. And I'll be honest, YOUR videos are one of the things that helps me out of my funk. To just see a real human with normal life, yet so different to mine, with a heartof gold. Totally helps. Thank you Joel. And yes. Zero shame among vlogvember, please.

🎉🎉🎉great job 👏🏾

I’m not a big fan of people either. 😂 Now dogs, I ❤❤❤!!!

I always need extra happy pills this time of the year

When did you post a members vlog?

Thank god you're ok I was so worried
I have most of those same worries and I think most people are disgusting creatures

I think everyone goes through some kind of mental health and stress and it is always good to talk about how you are feeling ❤

I grew up up with a strong Dad. I figure things out for myself. I'm lucky that way. If you need therapy get it.

Glad to see that you are back and hope that the problems you describe will resolve themselves soon. About doom scrolling, try to avoid getting sucked into that nonsense. It's like bad commercial TV. As far as WW3, a somewhat unlikely event and doubt that Russia's nuclear arms would work considering the state of their military. However, the U.S. knows exactly where Putin is at any given time and he would be directly targeted if he were to strike. It would be lights out for his or his successor. Social media is extremely dangerous and should always be used with caution. Happy holliday's you and Keegan. 😀

Well Joel, this isn’t the first time you pooped out on vlogvember, lol, it’s a lot to expect from someone to do anytime, much less right before Christmas, so no worries. Sounds like things are moving along, and you’re Ok and that’s what’s important. Thanks for the update.💕👍

Hey Joel , we are all guilty of the would’ve, could’ve and should’ve. It’s like a merry-go-round you don’t really like, but can never get off. You’re sick to death of the same music it plays, yet you find it somewhat comforting. It will only change if you do. We all need to stop (insert reason here) and being the victims of our own doing. For me I just made a list of my priorities and things I need to change. I’m slowly ticking things off. And I feel fantastic about it. My number one lesson out of all this is….. So stop obsessing about things you have zero ability to change and just start doing the things you can change. Simply put, is the problem a zero or can I be a change hero lol… all the best from Melbourne Australia.

Don't give up. I think you could be an amazing tv personality like a co host on a morning show. You have all the right things looks, youth, and a quick witted personality.

People that litter on the streets make me so angry too - it's so unbelievably selfish 😒

Joel is actually a family man. You take your time with your busy schedule.

I hope you are having a good time celebrating your brother's birthday this weekend. I'm sorry you are going through some rough patches. I hope your mood improves for you soon. With these days now being so short and it's gloomy, that does not help. I loved today's video. 😊❤

Joel, to get the algorithm/fyp working towards your mental health search wholesome, uplifting, positivity, pets and etc and it will make all the difference in your mood. Bc the algorithm will start sending you all good vibe stuff. Trust me it helps!

Good to see you again! Keep taking good care of yourself tho. 🫂💙 from the Netherlands / Christian

There really isn’t anything playing in the cinema!! Here in India they were streaming the Liverpool vs ManCity match in the movie theatres! 😂

There's loads of places to go to in Northern England, not just the main cities, here in Blackpool we have the Christmas By The Sea event on the Comedy Carpet infront of Blackpool Tower 🙂