I Got Burnt Out in New York City, So I Left

As an American-I avoid New York City ❤I would never encourage a foreigner to visit-except maybe for a weekend. Then get out and see other parts of the country. I feel the same way about visiting LA, California. I know that lots of people like to visit these places when in the US-but I generally avoid them. Too much stress! Unnecessarily. Thanks @ Tayo We love you! 🇺🇸

I seriously want Tayo aina to be the most subscribed YouTube channel in Nigeria before this year ends. Let's do this guy

NYC Born and raised. I had to commute from the Bronx to Manhattan for high school every day. I was completely burnt out by graduation. Growing up there does something to you. Like everyone else who grew up there, you develop a hard shell with sort of deadened emotions. The exhaustion is real. People shouldn't have to live in a constant state of vigilance. It damages the soul and the nervous system. I finally was able to move north to the country and lived there for 14 years before finally being able to escape the northeast entirely. Best move ever.

That girl looks so pretty. Her laughter when you asked her the question was just beautiful.

The part about NYC that we rarely talk about. A week before we sat down for our interview, I was actually admitted in to the psych ward due to a severe mental health breakdown that was caused by burnout and other issues. Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing this story.

I love NY!! There are so many different aspects to NY, it’s not just Manhattan. You have all 4 seasons. NY builds some of the strongest people!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

The pressures of being an entrepreneur can weigh heavily on your mental health, leading to overthinking, increased stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression. The air pollution in big cities can also impact one's mental health. Great video!!

I always felt an urge to visit New York city from seeing it on TV throughout my life but when I finally got to visit it was honestly such a stressful and underwhelming experience. Dirty streets, dirty metro, drug addicts and homelessness everywhere, pressured for giving tips for literally everything etc. It's sadly not as romantic as we'd like it to be. I prefer to stay in Europe

Anytime I go to NYC, after 3 days I am ready to fight back home. It's too overwhelming for me. Too crowded, lots of walking, it is sometimes chaotic. I love NYC but just for a very short period.

New York can be fun but it's exhausting as well. I felt the same and we made the decision to come back to Kenya. I'm more than happy back home ❤❤

New York City vs. New York State. So glad you made the distinction. Outside of the city, there are many beautiful, peaceful areas like you showed.

The honesty in this video is applauding. Thank you for letting people see the other side of the mental exhaustion.

Feels like poetry. And Sophie...she's a gem! Chopper ride was cool.

As someone foreign born and living in New York, I can definitely relate.

Moved to NYC in 2021, absolutely loved the big city life idea until I tried building a community. It was extremely hard especially as someone working from home. Ended up moving to Seattle. It's not better but the nature all around helps a lot. Great video Tayo.

Let's get this channel to 1M subs before this year ends. Tayo really deserves it! 💯

Tayo u just blow my mind each time u create content.... Am 50 and being to New York a few times and here u are taking me along another trip as if it was my first. Currently in Sierra Leone West Africa and hooked up on a trip with u in NY. Young African content creators like you are who I might call hybrid creators......giving confidence to all folks in an all changing world, showcasing real life in a variety of environments, super educative and proudly African. Thanks for another mind blowing adventure👍👍

This was an amazing video. I work as a travel nurse and I go from the north, south, east and west of the country and I love how you shared your story here. It can be difficult traveling for work and being solo but I have learned as I have been out and about to build community for myself everywhere that I have gone. I definitely use therapy and exercise self-care and I open myself up to new experiences because those are like MEDICINE for me. I been following you for a long time and please keep doing your thing Tayo and take care of yourself. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🙏🏾

My first time in New York was so overwhelming. It was like a different world … literally like a jungle and I was ready to go lol HOWEVER on my 3rd visit I LOVED IT!!!

I get it. I was born and raised here. Honestly, things were notably less crazy back then than they are now. But I’m seeing that a lot of places I’ve been. New York has great energy but times are hard for people so they behave in ways they wouldn’t normally. Hope you give NYC another shot when life gets a little bit more sane 😄