Do you ever feel like what you’re doing isn’t enough? Like you’re falling behind, especially when social media bombards us with images of people in their 20s already owning apartments, cars, and landing dream jobs? For many who are just turning 20, this can feel overwhelming.

Personally, this is a topic that weighs heavily on me. I often feel anxious about the future, and whenever I try to relax, I’m plagued with guilt. In the back of my mind, there's always that nagging voice saying, "I should be doing something productive." I tend to forget that everyone moves at their own pace, and because of societal expectations, I end up pushing myself too hard—like a hamster on a wheel—which only leads to burnout. That’s exactly what I wanted to express in this video.

P.s: The video was made for a project in the WCS 240 course.

Written, Directed & Edited: Dana Zhaksylyk
Camera operators: Akmarzhan Zholzhan, Sherkhan Kozhakhmetov

Playlist:
The Light - The Album Leaf
Қош бол - Moldanazar
In the House - In a Heartbeat - John Murphy
The Hidden River of My Life - Sufjan Stevens