The original YouTube sensation, comedian and vlogger Lilly Singh is taking a hiatus from posting on YouTube. Also known as Superwoman, Singh announced to fans that she's taking a break, specifically to focus on her mental health.
Burnout among YouTube creators has become a rising issue in the last year — and some in the industry say the Google-owned video service’s changing algorithms are fuelling a rise in creative and mental stress. Singh wasn't pleased with the workload either. She explained that being on YouTube "demands constant content."
The 30-year-old has appeared in Hollywood projects including Bad Moms, HBO’s film adaptation of Fahrenheit 451, Ice Age: Collision Course and documentary film A Trip to Unicorn Island.
She plans to work on her other projects, particularly in the social good space including the #GirlLove movement and as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and "get some of her creative energy back." Wish you all the luck, Lilly! We will miss you.
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