My advice is focus on the niches or the type of content that you want to channel in that season of your life. I have found that faith based content has grown my relationship with God. OGs who used to used affordable makeup tutorials taught me makeup, I no longer consume more makeup videos. I have the skill and the technique works for me (that's good enough) so I am not watch GRWM and new products in the makert My finance people have taught me a lot and it's through those videos I have payday routines and understanding of finances. TRUST ME IT'S BEEN REFLECTIVE IN MY SPENDING, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS.
I would be lying if I said UA-cam has not taught me some of the best skills I have. I actual started watching UA-cam a lot in lockdown when I wanted to learn how to braid my own hair and after that it was skin care research when I struggled with adult acne so this is so true!! In fact I’m pinning this comment, thank you for sharing Donnie! 🌻
I thought vlogs are the most useless form of content emhlabeni. Watching someone live instead of living. But when I moved and lived alone, it was so helpful. When someone is vlogging cooking, I would cook with them. If they doing a "clean with me" I would literally clean with them. It made me feel less alone while living alone , like you have a buddy while doing mundane tasks. I think as long as you're being productive while watching them it's fine. Maybe while gyming, while cleaning etc.
Wow! I love this perspective, thanks for sharing. 🌻 There’s someone else who mentioned that they also watch vlogs while doing something else. For me it’s when I’m cooking cause Im usually alone and can use the company. I think as long as the level of consumption is healthy and you not overly invested to the point where you are no living then it’s absolutely fine!
Andiswa m a new subbie here 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Okay i watch vlogs simply bcz i live alone, i kind of feel i hv company when watching them. Secondly its bcz i dont hv friends. Lastly i learn abour trendy stuff going around bcz i know i hardly cud ever be exposed and learn. So i can say i m keeping in touch of the world through vlogs Thank you❤❤❤
That makes a lot of sense, I think the most important thing is that you are getting some good positives out of the consumption and it sounds like you are.
Thats why I enjoy watching vlogs while im busy with something else, sitting and concentrating is for movies/series. This year the plan is to take weekly breaks off socials 🤞
I used to love a well known wellness Podcaster in the country. And a colleague said "She reads books and regurgitates what she reads. Go and read a book". Also my debt-free journey is another reason I stopped watching other people live their best life. It was weighing me down emotionally. And ever since I stopped, there has been a difference in my spending and how I attach my worth to material possessions
Shuuu!! Simple but so profound. We really need to take the time to go and get the information ourselves sometimes Nostradamus of relying on other people to share their interpretation. So proud of the decision you took, you discovered what your triggers were and nipped it in the bud.
After a couple of videos a moment to scroll I see this video. Shuu I’ve been enjoying this time off the mindless scrolling. Big take out about it is that I’m having less FOMO, I’m not too invested in what’s happening in other people lives it’s soo great. I deleted the famous apps just as I was commenting on an influencer Yho I realised no man I can’t “know” so much about this person.
I agree, It’s really refreshing. We sometimes take the impact of hoarding all these lives and emotions lightly but it all adds up to be honest. All the best on your detox.
Bathong Mr M lol. Sometimes when I am watching vlogs m family will be asking what am I really watching 😅. And I will be honest that is because I'm supporting. I was telling Naiza today that the are certain things I don't want to ue my attention to. I was never really a vlog person until being a youtuber. I'm still not really a lifestyle person but I'm learning how to enjoy different perspectives. This year I want to be intentional about eha I watch.
I think you are right sometimes we get over invested in people's life. I still have areas to work on with what I consume I am doing a lot of inner work. Last year I felt that iu was spending too much time on social media while my wish was to spend time offline. So this year I am working on it
😂😂I’m laughing because I was thinking about this on Saturday and then deleted my social media apps except for WhatsApp . Ai I don’t miss watching vlogs or reels that are not educational
I think we have gotten ourselves in the loop. For me personally, I struggle to sit in a quiet space. My mind races, and I end up needing to play something. My wife even said I can't sit in silence. 😢 A mind is easily distracted by things that are not useful to us. We spend time on them shem. Our attention span on things that will be valuable and important to us is less
I was watching a podcast and they were talking about our inability to sit in silence and how we refuse to entertain our thoughts. I felt like he was preaching to me. Hubby is much worse so there’s that grace 😅
Hey cuz, I’ve been avoiding this video because I am going to write a lot 😂😂 I’ve massively cut down on the amount of content that I watch or consume on all these apps. Last year when I needed to spend less money, I watched less unboxing content. And it is content I love, but I had to dig deep and realize that just because someone has it, doesn’t mean that I need to have it too.
Biggest lesson of 2023 as a creator, you have to create more than you consume. And that helps me look for content that I will learn from and adds value instead of just watching. I have so much more to say, but I won’t hog your comment section 😂
This statement was for all the content creators out there who feel like people are invading in their space as well as for the people who don’t realise there’s a line..
😂😂😂😂 Mna ndizthandela ndaba zabantu nje sana .like Of my wifi is on ,my charger nje both phones and laptop I'm done hlala ndlini whole day😂😂😂 I'm sure nani senindaz because wow ndyapitizela kwesi strato si red mna😂😂😂😂.even at work andinalo xesha labantu😂😂😂
Exactly! And that’s my thing, watching is fine as long as you leave happier, entertained or having learnt something. Not ukmosha ixesha on things that deplete you…
😂😂😂😂 I choose read others questions and answers because I don't want to be angry when that person didn't answer me the way I wanted😂😂😂😂 .so I read what is written don't care much about information that is not given .if ke I ask sometimes it's when I see ba that person is comfortable to answer because ke as much as we never met or know each other but syanazi ba anitandi ezinye questions😂😂😂😂
Hi Rosey, I have quite a a lot of books, the ones you see are just the ones on display. Maybe I will do a video to talk about some of my all time favorite reads, thank you for the idea!
Speaking purely from a subscriber point of view lol. I also mention time and time again how much I enjoy the people I watch. So there is a promotional element here that we must not overlook 😅😂
I skipped some cooking content namhlanje I was like no man this vlog is long coz this said person is cooking. 😂😂😂 Yhoo when I get to that moment I close that vlog tab. I’ve also looked at my own content ndibone no man Vuyo you don’t have to “deliver” every week.
Mr M killed me that day shame but we gotta love these people for flagging these things. You don’t have to nyani and sometimes you want to and that’s okay too, just wish we’d go with how we feel more than what’s on demand.
😂😂😂😂 once I notice ba I don't gain anything from this content creator o delete sana whenever u tube suggest I press not interested quick😂😂😂😂 because sana I really don't hve time to waste on someones Content that I don't relate
I think for some, it sometimes starts off with being nosy ... 😅, wanting to be in the loop as to what goes on in more known content creators life's. And for others, it is living vicariously through other individuals. Lol, I never understood or watched vlogs until I became a UA-camr myself. Now I watch certain vlogs to show support and because I like the personality or there is something inspiring in the person. I do, however, watch while doing something else as well.
Being nosy will be the death of us but that’s true. It could also be inspirational which I think is completely fine. AS long as there is something there for you and you not leaving depleted. I’ve also paired Vlogs with chores like cooking now then at least you getting more out of the time.
“When are you and Mr planning on having a baby?” Ngaske ndithi please get pregnant on my behalf in the meantime. Coz ain’t no way I’m running out of time marni it’s ridiculous 😂😂😂
Xa sekhona owokqala then it’s “when are you having another one?”. Then when there are 2, “are you just going to have 2?” Then when there are 3, “when are you guys getting a bigger car or house”?? Saze salithwala Idombolo.
My advice is focus on the niches or the type of content that you want to channel in that season of your life.
I have found that faith based content has grown my relationship with God.
OGs who used to used affordable makeup tutorials taught me makeup, I no longer consume more makeup videos. I have the skill and the technique works for me (that's good enough) so I am not watch GRWM and new products in the makert
My finance people have taught me a lot and it's through those videos I have payday routines and understanding of finances. TRUST ME IT'S BEEN REFLECTIVE IN MY SPENDING, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS.
I would be lying if I said UA-cam has not taught me some of the best skills I have. I actual started watching UA-cam a lot in lockdown when I wanted to learn how to braid my own hair and after that it was skin care research when I struggled with adult acne so this is so true!! In fact I’m pinning this comment, thank you for sharing Donnie! 🌻
I thought vlogs are the most useless form of content emhlabeni. Watching someone live instead of living. But when I moved and lived alone, it was so helpful. When someone is vlogging cooking, I would cook with them. If they doing a "clean with me" I would literally clean with them. It made me feel less alone while living alone , like you have a buddy while doing mundane tasks. I think as long as you're being productive while watching them it's fine. Maybe while gyming, while cleaning etc.
Wow! I love this perspective, thanks for sharing. 🌻 There’s someone else who mentioned that they also watch vlogs while doing something else. For me it’s when I’m cooking cause Im usually alone and can use the company. I think as long as the level of consumption is healthy and you not overly invested to the point where you are no living then it’s absolutely fine!
Andiswa m a new subbie here 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Okay i watch vlogs simply bcz i live alone, i kind of feel i hv company when watching them. Secondly its bcz i dont hv friends. Lastly i learn abour trendy stuff going around bcz i know i hardly cud ever be exposed and learn. So i can say i m keeping in touch of the world through vlogs
Thank you❤❤❤
That makes a lot of sense, I think the most important thing is that you are getting some good positives out of the consumption and it sounds like you are.
Thats why I enjoy watching vlogs while im busy with something else, sitting and concentrating is for movies/series.
This year the plan is to take weekly breaks off socials 🤞
More and more people are just taking time off and I get it. I hope you enjoyed your break and can't wait to see your come back 🙂
Im enjoying my time off and my break is coming to an end 💞@@AndiswaMojapelo
I used to love a well known wellness Podcaster in the country. And a colleague said "She reads books and regurgitates what she reads. Go and read a book".
Also my debt-free journey is another reason I stopped watching other people live their best life. It was weighing me down emotionally. And ever since I stopped, there has been a difference in my spending and how I attach my worth to material possessions
Shuuu!! Simple but so profound. We really need to take the time to go and get the information ourselves sometimes Nostradamus of relying on other people to share their interpretation. So proud of the decision you took, you discovered what your triggers were and nipped it in the bud.
After a couple of videos a moment to scroll I see this video.
Shuu I’ve been enjoying this time off the mindless scrolling. Big take out about it is that I’m having less FOMO, I’m not too invested in what’s happening in other people lives it’s soo great.
I deleted the famous apps just as I was commenting on an influencer Yho I realised no man I can’t “know” so much about this person.
I agree, It’s really refreshing. We sometimes take the impact of hoarding all these lives and emotions lightly but it all adds up to be honest. All the best on your detox.
Bathong Mr M lol. Sometimes when I am watching vlogs m family will be asking what am I really watching 😅. And I will be honest that is because I'm supporting. I was telling Naiza today that the are certain things I don't want to ue my attention to. I was never really a vlog person until being a youtuber. I'm still not really a lifestyle person but I'm learning how to enjoy different perspectives. This year I want to be intentional about eha I watch.
I think you are right sometimes we get over invested in people's life. I still have areas to work on with what I consume I am doing a lot of inner work. Last year I felt that iu was spending too much time on social media while my wish was to spend time offline. So this year I am working on it
Being a UA-camr makes it worse honestly but Here’s to mindful consumption in 2024. 🙌🏾 It’s also still a work in progress for me too.
😂😂I’m laughing because I was thinking about this on Saturday and then deleted my social media apps except for WhatsApp . Ai I don’t miss watching vlogs or reels that are not educational
What a co incidence. I think we all find ourselves in need of a detox at some point..
😂😂😂😂 bendithi ndi ndedwa been having this conversation with myself 😂😂😂 night made thank you Andiswa
You are not alone, my pleasure 😂😂
Thank you Andiswa for this. 🙏🏽
It's a pleasure hun - all the best!
So Profound ❤
Thank you so much! 🙌
I think we have gotten ourselves in the loop. For me personally, I struggle to sit in a quiet space. My mind races, and I end up needing to play something. My wife even said I can't sit in silence. 😢
A mind is easily distracted by things that are not useful to us. We spend time on them shem. Our attention span on things that will be valuable and important to us is less
I was watching a podcast and they were talking about our inability to sit in silence and how we refuse to entertain our thoughts. I felt like he was preaching to me. Hubby is much worse so there’s that grace 😅
I agree and the fact that we only have 24 hours and a limited attention span means we really ought to focus on the things that matter
Hey cuz,
I’ve been avoiding this video because I am going to write a lot 😂😂
I’ve massively cut down on the amount of content that I watch or consume on all these apps.
Last year when I needed to spend less money, I watched less unboxing content. And it is content I love, but I had to dig deep and realize that just because someone has it, doesn’t mean that I need to have it too.
10:27 🤌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥 I’m so glad you said this!!
Biggest lesson of 2023 as a
creator, you have to create more than you consume. And that helps me look for content that I will learn from and adds value instead of just watching.
I have so much more to say, but I won’t hog your comment section 😂
lol at avoiding only to eventually return. ❤️ Well done to you n making the change, nothing beats self awareness, only great things follow after that!
This statement was for all the content creators out there who feel like people are invading in their space as well as for the people who don’t realise there’s a line..
Yeeeep. Create more than I consume is the tip I’m on too. 🔥🔥
😂😂😂😂 Mna ndizthandela ndaba zabantu nje sana .like Of my wifi is on ,my charger nje both phones and laptop I'm done hlala ndlini whole day😂😂😂 I'm sure nani senindaz because wow ndyapitizela kwesi strato si red mna😂😂😂😂.even at work andinalo xesha labantu😂😂😂
And uphakathi inside , ndimane ndithi gqi ngawe kuFreeway 😂😂 But that means I’m also there moss neh ? 🙈🙈
Siyakuthanda
@@AndiswaMojapelo caba siyafana ke sana speed sam nawe snye kwesi strato🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@VuyokaziManyamalala ❤️❤️❤️❤️ loads ke sana nonkeeee niyazaz
😂😂😂haayke I don't waste time on things that I don't relate ,I don't even follow people that I don't enjoy their content.
Exactly! And that’s my thing, watching is fine as long as you leave happier, entertained or having learnt something. Not ukmosha ixesha on things that deplete you…
Ungandishiyi hamba ubuye
😂😂😂
Decided to stop watching fitness girlies because i clearly am into, so why not be one of them🎉
Yess - That is the spirit!! 🔥
😂😂😂😂 I choose read others questions and answers because I don't want to be angry when that person didn't answer me the way I wanted😂😂😂😂 .so I read what is written don't care much about information that is not given .if ke I ask sometimes it's when I see ba that person is comfortable to answer because ke as much as we never met or know each other but syanazi ba anitandi ezinye questions😂😂😂😂
Aaaaaand the president of UA-cam Subscribers is….Phumeza 👏🏽😂
@@AndiswaMojapelo 😂😂😂😂😂
Hey andiswa
Kindly share the titles of your book collection
Hi Rosey, I have quite a a lot of books, the ones you see are just the ones on display. Maybe I will do a video to talk about some of my all time favorite reads, thank you for the idea!
When I saw the thumbnail I was like, look at my friend throwing us content creators under the bus 😅
Speaking purely from a subscriber point of view lol. I also mention time and time again how much I enjoy the people I watch. So there is a promotional element here that we must not overlook 😅😂
Aka shady Mr M LMAO
The quiet ones are the worst I tell you 😅
OMG,I can so relate, I always find it weird how I can sit and watch someone chopping onions ,like why😅
When you find the reason let me know as well because wow 😅
I skipped some cooking content namhlanje I was like no man this vlog is long coz this said person is cooking. 😂😂😂 Yhoo when I get to that moment I close that vlog tab.
I’ve also looked at my own content ndibone no man Vuyo you don’t have to “deliver” every week.
Mr M killed me that day shame but we gotta love these people for flagging these things. You don’t have to nyani and sometimes you want to and that’s okay too, just wish we’d go with how we feel more than what’s on demand.
I’ve recently been pushed by the revenue I’ve made but is it worth it? Nope coz I spend more time editing to make 0.20c per hour of video watched hayi
Compare that with the hourly rate of your 9 to 5 ke… Woah 🚮
😂😂😂😂 once I notice ba I don't gain anything from this content creator o delete sana whenever u tube suggest I press not interested quick😂😂😂😂 because sana I really don't hve time to waste on someones Content that I don't relate
Danko! 🙌🏾
I think for some, it sometimes starts off with being nosy ... 😅, wanting to be in the loop as to what goes on in more known content creators life's.
And for others, it is living vicariously through other individuals.
Lol, I never understood or watched vlogs until I became a UA-camr myself. Now I watch certain vlogs to show support and because I like the personality or there is something inspiring in the person. I do, however, watch while doing something else as well.
Being nosy will be the death of us but that’s true. It could also be inspirational which I think is completely fine. AS long as there is something there for you and you not leaving depleted.
I’ve also paired Vlogs with chores like cooking now then at least you getting more out of the time.
Asozeeeee😂😂😂😂 how do you watch someone doing something that u don't like ?never😂😂😂😂😂
Bayabukela sisi and even have the energy to leave a paragraph to explain how much they dislike what they’ve been watching for an hour 🤦🏽
@@AndiswaMojapelo sies bamdaka abo ntlizio ezi. Because hurting someone's feelings ufumanan??because that's discouraging
If there’s anyone who’ll tell us when they don’t like something nguwe sisi 😂😂😂 ndikuthembile kakhulu futhi
@VuyokaziManyamalala 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 the fact that I still follow you ladies that means nenza konkeee endkutandao😍😍😍😍.
There’s really no need. Ngaske umntu ashiye phantsi xa engasathandi and fight the urge to be rude.
“When are you and Mr planning on having a baby?”
Ngaske ndithi please get pregnant on my behalf in the meantime. Coz ain’t no way I’m running out of time marni it’s ridiculous 😂😂😂
Xa sekhona owokqala then it’s “when are you having another one?”. Then when there are 2, “are you just going to have 2?” Then when there are 3, “when are you guys getting a bigger car or house”?? Saze salithwala Idombolo.
@@AndiswaMojapeloHayke the car chat has entered the conversation. Are you getting a family car 😂😂😂 in which economy people
🙅🏽♀️🙅🏽♀️🙅🏽♀️