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Many people want to try vlogging — we watch our favorite YouTubers and we’re inspired to try
it ourselves. However, vlogging isn’t always easy and the stress of having a YouTube channel can
drive people to give it up. So, how can we keep vlogging fun?In this article we have some tips so
you can avoid some of the com-
mon challenges that vloggers face.BE AUTHENTIC
The balance of performance and
authenticity that comes with vlog-
ging can be a struggle for creators.
When dealing with this, it’s impor-
tant to remember that vlogging isVLOGS
How to Keep Vlogging Fun
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about you. You have every right to
share as much or as little of your
personal life as you’re comfortable
with; just bear in mind that you
want your content to reflect who
you are and/or what you’re pas-
sionate about.
By being yourself and staying
authentic to your interests, you’ll
attract an audience you share com-mon ground with. You’re much
more likely to actually enjoy vlog-
ging if you care about the videos
you’re making, and therefore it will
remain fun!AVOID BURN OUT
Putting you and your health first
will help prevent burn out and
keep vlogging an enjoyable expe-rience. Unless you’re already an
established YouTuber who’s made
vlogging your career, creating
content should be a hobby. You
should vlog out of desire and not
out of obligation. Therefore, it’s
important to make sure you’re
looking after yourself.
Don’t let vlogging prevent you
from exercising, getting enough
sleep, completing school work, etc.
YouTube will be there for you re-
gardless of how frequently you up-
load, and it will be more enjoyable
in the long-term if you avoid burn
out by keeping yourself healthy,
physically and mentally.BUILD A VLOGGING
ROUTINE
Building a vlogging routine will
help you be dedicated to your
channel whilst ensuring it doesn’t
become a burden. Try to establish a383 009 Vlogs.indd 54 2/19/19 3:01 PMYOUTUBER I 55
How to Keep Vlogging Fun
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BY EMILY EATON
mon ground with. You’re much
more likely to actually enjoy vlog-
ging if you care about the videos
you’re making, and therefore it will
remain fun!AVOID BURN OUT
Putting you and your health first
will help prevent burn out and
keep vlogging an enjoyable expe-VLOGS
How to Keep Vlogging FunDON’T BE
AFRAID TOBLOCK TROLLS.“
basic strategy that you can follow
for every video.
Remember though, it’s okay to
not stick to your routine. The only
pressure that comes from vlogging
is the pressure you put on yourself.
Remember, it’s meant to be fun,
so if you’re not having fun, take a
break and come back to it another
time once you’re feeling refreshed.CONSIDER DAILY
VLOGGING
The Daily Vlog format is one
that allows you to create content
as you’re going about your day,
which can be really enjoyable!
However, it can also become a
distraction if you let it. When
daily vlogging, don’t let the
camera hold you back from fully
enjoying yourself.
Vlogging should enhance mo-
ments for you, as opposed to add-ing stress to your day. If you find
yourself over thinking your video
when you’re meant to be having a
good time, maybe put the camera
away. Not every moment has to be
documented, so don’t beat yourself
up if you’re not recording when
something interesting happens.
Stories can always be told later,
and if you let vlogging soak up
genuine fun from your day, you’ll
end up resenting it.GET A HANDLE ON
NEGATIVITY AND
PRIVACY CONCERNS
Negativity from family or peers
can cause people to stop putting
themselves online, especially new
vloggers who haven’t yet got a net-
work they can turn to for support.
If people in your life are negative
about vlogging and just ‘don’t get
it,’ remember how many millions of
people on the internet do get it and
are vlogging alongside you. You get
to decide if you want to take their
criticism on board or not.
Make sure you’re comfortable
with your vlogs being public beforeTake regular breaks from vlogging so that you don’t end up burning out
on your new hobby.rience. Unless you’re already an
established YouTuber who’s made
vlogging your career, creating
content should be a hobby. You
should vlog out of desire and not
out of obligation. Therefore, it’s
important to make sure you’re
looking after yourself.
Don’t let vlogging prevent you
from exercising, getting enough
sleep, completing school work, etc.
YouTube will be there for you re-
gardless of how frequently you up-
load, and it will be more enjoyable
in the long-term if you avoid burn
out by keeping yourself healthy,
physically and mentally.BUILD A VLOGGING
ROUTINE
Building a vlogging routine will
help you be dedicated to your
channel whilst ensuring it doesn’t
become a burden. Try to establish a383 009 Vlogs.indd 55 2/19/19 3:01 PM