Little girl’s unheard thoughts on ‘taking time for yourself’ is a crucial life lesson for most adults

In a world that rarely slows down, this little girl’s simple yet profound thought on the importance of taking time for yourself hits home for many adults. Featured in a heartwarming video by Recess Therapy (@recesstherapy) on TikTok, the young girl's honest perspective and gentle reminder feel like a wake-up call to many adults. She also reminds everyone that sometimes, it’s okay to cry, and it's nothing to feel ashamed about.

The video begins with the interviewer saying, "If I'm sad, I've got to let myself be sad." The man beside her then adds, "Sometimes I know that if I stop, all the feelings will just come out." This prompts the little girl to suggest, "I think you should take the time that one needs. If you need to cry, you should just let it out." The conversation then shifts to impostor syndrome, as the woman in the video explains it in simple terms. She describes it as the feeling of not being good enough, even when you actually are. The little girl shares more wisdom on hearing what the adults around her have to say. She says, no matter how good you are, you don’t have to push yourself too hard all the time.

Moving ahead, the woman talks about how it’s okay to be bad at something, because being good at trying is what matters. Responding to this, the girl opines, "If you think you're good at it, I think you are good at it." Though life teaches us these small yet meaningful lessons, we often forget them in the rush of our daily routines. The caption of the video reads, "Let this be your reminder to cry and believe in yourself." Meanwhile, social media users couldn't stop themselves from heaping the little girl with praise for the insights she had to share, that too for such a young age. 

One Instagram user, @zaphods.ego, commented, “Stop. Why was I literally just thinking about how I’m feeling the impostor syndrome hard recently? This video was just what I needed.” Another person, @theveryhungrywallflower, wrote, “You can be bad at something, but good at trying, and that is really cool! I didn’t know I needed to hear that.” Similarly, @nicolembullock simplified the little girl’s message and stated, “The baby said feel your feels and take the time to soak it in!” One TikTok user, who goes by the username @kyawkyaw63922, chimed in and said, “Such a beautiful reminder to embrace emotions and trust in your strength.”

This instance is just another example of the most powerful and important life lessons coming from the smallest voices. Kids look at the world with an open mind and speak with honesty that adults often lose over time. Therefore, they often remind us of what really matters, and we realize that they’re not just learning from us, but we’re learning from them too. Meanwhile, Recess Therapy is a heartwarming and wildly popular social media page known for its candid, funny, and often surprisingly wise interviews with young children. They ask simple questions about life, emotions, friendship, and more to kids, and their unfiltered answers are often hilarious and deeply insightful.

You can follow @recesstherapy on TikTok for more such videos.