How to keep good mental health even if everything in your life is 💩

Summary

The speaker’s main argument is that how you spend your time—especially in a job or course you dislike—can have a major effect on mental health. He says young people may feel better if they leave work or education that is draining them and use the time to pursue goals they care about, such as building an online business.

He strongly encourages quitting jobs and, in many cases, leaving school or university. He suggests moving back in with family, cutting expenses, and looking into government support while pursuing other goals. He also urges viewers to take action quickly, even suggesting they message their manager about resigning.

These are the speaker’s personal views, not universally safe recommendations. Quitting or leaving education can have significant financial and long-term consequences, so it’s wise to consider alternatives and seek trusted advice before making major decisions.

Strategies and Techniques Discussed

• Take control of your schedule: Make more time for activities and goals that feel meaningful, rather than spending most of your time in a draining routine.
• Reduce expenses if needed: The speaker argues that lower spending can make a period of unemployment more manageable. He describes returning to live with family and cutting costs.
• Explore support options: He shares his experience applying for UK Universal Credit while trying to build a business. Eligibility and requirements vary, so check official guidance.
• Build a purposeful routine: He recalls a period when he meditated, kept a gratitude journal, read, exercised, spent time outdoors, and worked on creative projects.
• Prioritize basic wellbeing: He emphasizes exercise, sunlight, social contact, and enough time for sleep and personal goals.
• Act rather than indefinitely postponing: He recommends taking a concrete next step instead of repeatedly telling yourself you’ll make a change later.

The speaker also describes “lifestyle inflation”—spending more as income rises—and says reduced income can lead to simpler spending. He shares personal anecdotes about feeling happier with less money and more control over his time. His broader claims about employment, education, happiness, and testosterone are presented without specific supporting sources, so they should not be treated as established facts.

Presenters and Sources

• Presenter: Hamza, from the Hamza Unfiltered channel.
• Sources or experiences mentioned: The speaker’s personal experiences; an unnamed member of his community; UK Universal Credit; and unspecified research about testosterone and happiness, with no studies identified.