Quit letting anxiety stop you streaming | Streamer Guides
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2020
- Here's my take on how you can begin streaming on Twitch, Mixer or any other platform by realizing that people don't hate you!
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Has self-doubt or your mindset ever stopped you doing something in the past? Let me know! I'm here to educate and inspire 💜
Yes, I’m insecure, depresssed, anxious, stressed, worried all the time.
If you could help sort my twitch stream out then you’ll be the GOAT, I’ll not want to do it for the money and stuff like that just to entertain people.
Soooooo true! Your worst critic is always yourself. Good stuff, think more people struggle with these type of things than people realize.
Right?! I've always been my own biggest critic and I still suffer occasionally. But I'm willing to spread the message and try help people whenever I can.
ive literally held back tears on stream while live because of my self-doubts/social anxiety. thanks for talking about this!
Everyone lives in a unique and beautiful way. Everything you say and do is wonderful you just need to connect with the people who share your views. Keep it up moonpaper 🤩🙏
@@MikeyTVlogs thank you
Streaming anxiety is something I really struggle with as well. I appreciate you for talking and being so open about it.
honestly.. this is a great topic to bring up though!! always good to start this discussion and encourage people to put themselves out there..
it is difficult and there will be days where the anxiety becomes too heavy to cope with but it wont be like that everyday.. and if you do manage to put yourself out there you'll meet some amazing beautiful people and it'll get easier to press that record/golive button.. hell youll even be excited to do it!! haters gonna hate... leave em to it
I've always wanted to stream, but it just makes me so anxious. I could even relate to the weight insecurity issue but the thing is even after losing a ton of weight I'm still anxious...
And that never will go away. It's about slowly working through that which makes you insecure. But only if you find comfort in what you want to do, stay safe ☺️
I just didcovered that u can easily succesed if u dont think when streaming just speak ojt of your heart if u are anxious speak about it open up your wprds that u hide in yourself people who like watching your stream means that they like you not only stream DONT FAKE ANYTHINK cause it can be cringe if you force some other mood u are in BE YOURSELF DONT OVERTHINK and fucking do it you will do it i know it I JUST WROTE THIS WITHOUT STOPPING JUST MY THOUGHTS FROM MY BRAIN without any fancying and editing this comment . U will succeed everyone is different and if u try to do what everyone else is doing you are just acting some other guy who aleready is up there no one is going to wtach some scuffed version of pewdiepie or dr disrespect cause those personalities are already successful BE YOURSELF AND DONT HIDE YOUR ANXIETY ON STREAM
OPEN UP ON YOUR STREAM
Good luck.
@@user-ik4pj7mp3l this gave me courage 🥰
it's incredibly hard for me to stream (even though it's actually a dream of mine to be a streamer and connect with other people). I am autistic and have social anxiety which gonna make me think "oh god, why did this encounter with my chat turned out to be this awkward" a while.
However I try to make myself comfortable and used to streaming and so far it's becoming less and less daunting to press "go live". I would suggest to people that if it feels more easy to start without a cam, it's perfectly fine! I'm not focusing on growth right but to actually make myself get used to streaming. I also don't really talk much (mostly because my focus is art) unless someone in the chat says something.
You all got this
Thanks a lot for this video man, I’ve been desperate trying to work up the courage to stream. My goal is to put a bit of positive energy into the world the same way people like you do but my lack of self confidence kills my energy. I’m going to push myself to go for it. Good luck to anyone else here and achieve 👍
I hope you perused it bud - life’s too short to let fear stand in your way
Your a strong man, don't stop being you and your dreams. I am starting out on Twitch and I'm older man. Wish I did this years ago. Your my hero, live your life how you want to. Hope my dreams become easier.
2 years later and this guide is helping many people like me! Thanks for being so up front and honest in this video, especially about insecurities. Never felt so obligated to leave a positive comment on a video :)
you've made my week my dude, I want to show the world that you don't need to hide away from what you want from life. I really hope you can use this and achieve something amazing
Thanks for your video, I really needed to hear these words today ❤
Thank you so much for making this video and for talking about this, this was very helpful 💗
You're so welcome!
Thank you for sharing this ❤ I did my first Twitch stream today and I've had the worst anxiety. It's crazy how much we overthink and criticize ourselves.
LOVE THIS!! We are our own biggest critic, I hope you keep going and do some great things!
Thanks! This video is just what we needed!
You're a smart and humble human being. Thanks for the info and for helping others.
Appreciate that! I’ve always wanted to put a smile on faces and encourage people to chase dreams 🫶
Thank you for sharing this video ! I really enjoy streaming, but handling both that and my anxiety can be tough. It's nice to know we're not alone in feeling this way.
Sooo many people feel the same as you can see. Even myself returning to this channel and trying to vlog and create more personal content alongside my gaming channel has been incredibly nerve wrecking but we’re in this together! I hope you’ve been well
Alot of great tips. Thank you!!🙏🏿
Stumbled across this video. You speak very well, good luck dude!
This guy is the man, great video!
Anxiety affects me to the point I’m scared to speak to friends and stream with no mic, it’s bad rn
thank you so much for talking about this, i am preparing to stream and i have been preparing for almost 4 years, and i still never got the courage to press start just yet, this helped alot to know someone has gone through the same thing. i thought at this point my anxiety for this was out of proportion to everyone else.
i wasn't even expecting a result with someone even touching the subject when i searched for this.
so all cred to you, thank you!
I really hope you pushed through and made a start ♥️ starting is always the hardest part but it can only get easier! All the best
Thanks man, this really helped me massively to start streaming. I’ve been putting it off for so long and my nerves have been getting the best of me but tomorrow I’m going to try my first stream over on twitch! I have no online presence but hopefully o can build that up over time. Again, thank you so much ❤️
how'd it go?
How did it go matt
Thanks James. Needed this boost
I really appreciate you for making this video
This video really helped me a lot
Love it man I just got a camera and a mic, gotta start somewhere eh. I know I want to create, just not sure what quite yet. Subbed.
This helps me so much! I’m about to start streaming and I’m so scared. Thank you for the encouragement💜😀
Just focus on making yourself happy. Keep up conversation and you'll do fine 😃
I've had the same experience as u and after hearing u say all of this u have given me all the confidence I will need to keep going. Thank You I needed this talk.
Sorry I’ve not replied sooner - honestly once you’ve started and you push yourself your confidence will grow
It's no prob man thanks again
I have been a streamer for awhile on Twitch. I recently though have been feeling the bouts of anxiety and self-doubt stopping me from streaming for days or even weeks at a time. This helped a bit. I just want to stream and have fun. I know I am a very small streamer and all, but it's fun when I do. I feel free to do what I wanted to do. Either stream some artwork or video game that I like playing. Thanks for the insight eventhough I know there is no real cure for anxiety, just have to try coping with it all.
Even a bit has made my day bud! - one small step at a time! keep going!!
Can I just point out that your accent is also awesome my dude! Thanks for the video!
Love you man. Thanks for the video, and I thank you for you time. ❤️
My pleasure!
Thank you for this video, it inspired me to order webcam and start my first video stream. I was streaming without any camera, but as you said there were no person to person contact. I think to act like im acting in my life. I also get a lot of bad comments about my hair, overweight and etc, but i just started ignoring these bad and toxic people or sometimes i just take it as a laugh and make fun even more. Thank you again! You helped me so much. Now i got that courage to start
Says more about the individual than it does about you. Chase what makes you happy 🙏 very happy to see you make progress Edvinas ☺️
This hit close to home. First off thank you so much for taking the time to make a video like this. I've been streaming on and off, on Twitch for about 3 years. every time I go to press the live button my anxiety kicks into gear. I too, started off on Twitch as a mod. (For a smaller streamer) But I wanted to go out and find my own little community. My issues are just being super nervous, and being judged by my actions/speech/voice. I have a bit of a southern accent and I stumble words really easy. I was made fun of about this for years (from said streamer I moded, but I assumed it was all in fun, it was not and killed my confidence.) I also get super excited and mess up words and tend to get loud by accident due to being excited/happy.
I know deep down I should just throw all caution to the wind and do me, but things ofc are easier said then done. Thank you for making time to make those of us who struggle with things like this feel seen. I wish you the best, and thank you again!
I wish I had more to say to help you ❤️
It is for the most part one of those things where diving info it will really only be the way to show yourself that it's not as scary as we percieve it to be
If there's anything I can do, let me know.
I hope you can push through and start making some awesome content 🤙💗
Thank you for this video!
Thank you for making this 💗 I still can’t work up the courage to make content but I’ve always wanted to stream gameplay and stuff but baby steps is the key for me lol
You do need to remember to go at the speed that feels right to you! - Let me know if you have any questions etc I can help with :) - you're always welcome to @ Me in my discord! Goodluck Shebee!
@@MikeyTVlogs thank you!! I’m also new to discord but I’m definitely joining yours!
Thank-you for the encouragement! I hope to start creating content!!!
If you ever need help or want to meet likeminded people hit up our discord or drop me a message on any platform Elizabeth 💚
Ive already done several livestreams and still get anxious just before starting the stream 😔 I don't know what to do
I have a 24 hour stream coming up that I’ve been planning for weeks and one of the incentives is turning on my camera (I never stream with a camera). Last night I had such a bad anxiety attack because of it and I’m starting to feel dread again now. Your video feels like a blessing because I wasn’t even searching for something like it when it appeared in the recommendations - I was just watching music videos! Anyway, if you’re reading this. I want you to know how much your video has helped my mental going into this and I will be sure to watch it again to use it as a sort of pep talk. Thank you!
I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner - I’ve been inactive on here while I’ve been building my gaming channel but I’ve just returned to face doing irl vlogs here which was also a scary prospect 🥹
That aside - I truly hope your stream went well meme I hope you had plenty of fun!
Ty like Ty I’m a person who has never streamed and I’ve been trying to set it up and got really stressed it practically put me off streaming but this helped
This actually applies to life in general. Thanks!
I love reflecting on things and many streaming/ business lessons have helped me in my life in general! thanks man!
Thanks for this Mike!
No problem !
I'm a chubby girl and I desperately want to stream but it feels like with girls especially, a lot of our value on twitch is placed on our looks. Every successful female streamer I've seen or know is skinny and gorgeous and even though I know I'm not ugly myself and I make people laugh, it feels like I can't compete with these borderline models. I've never streamed with a cam. I also feel like my community on twitter only see the best photos of me (great angles, makeup, lighting etc) and I'll never be able to live up to what they expect me to look like :')
I keep telling myself that I'm comparing myself to people at the top of the game when I should be looking at how my stream quality compares to other small streamers, and truthfully it helps me get over some personality anxiety, but man, the discontent in my physical appearance is by far my biggest hurdle. I'm just desperately hoping that once I get a tripod to angle my camera better, and some backlights for some better lighting, that I can at least find my own face tolerable LOL.
Sorry for the rant, needed to get it off my chest. Awesome video man, I really relate to everything you said!
Honestly there's very little I can say that will make you instantly realize this... But I thought I would be slated for my size when I started showing my face on youtube.
Not one comment has been made on my weight. When you focus on sex appeal and appearance as a value then you'll constantly beat yourself up for 'not looking as good as the other girls' .
I bet I could have an hour discord call with you and find several things that make you a great and entertaining individual!
Educational value is 'easy' to break into especially when youre like me and have low self esteem because people don't want to see you. They just want to know what you have to say.
So that's always a recommendation.
Keep trying, don't tell yourself you'll show yourself when you get a new x, y or z because you'll use it as an excuse.
But otherwise I do believe in you and I think if you keep at it, they new things and focus on what values you can bring to your viewer and build your brand on a few platforms you'll get there 😁😁
@@MikeyTVlogs Thank you so much for these kind words! I'm honestly speechless, I don't know what to say other than thank you ;-;
Please keep doing what you're doing, so many people need to hear this stuff and you're a great voice in a community that doesnt talk about this enough!
I've needed a video like this one so much. I have all the gear to stream. I bought a brand new gaming PC, mic, camera, flashy lights, monitors. I've worked myself up to 10k subscriber on UA-cam but here is the thing that's scares me. I got 10k subs by never using my voice or showing my face. But when I get ready to stream, that is what stops me. I get so nervous that I shut it down. It's not so much of showing my face. I personally don't think I have a good voice. I would hate to sound awful while speaking. I know it sounds crazy to let that stop me but it does. Content creation really is a dream of mine. After watching this video I might just hit that go live button and give it a shot. I hate sitting at my desk with all of this gear everyday playing the game I want to stream and I'm not doing anything with it. I really appreciate you nailing this topic. Thank you.
Dm me on Twitter when you plan to go live bud and I’ll try my best to be there 👏
I just began today and while my anxiety was through the roof at first, I did get over it after watching this video. tysm, I did enjoy streaming
I hope you find the success you deserve 🙏🥹
just subbed to your channel bro.
Great content. I was in need of it.
Got yourself a new sub and now I am off to watch the podcast.
Cheers.
Brother I send many apologies I was inactive here after a hard 2023 and I’m just getting caught up now I’m returning. I’m happy this helped and I really hope you’ve chased your happiness over the last 8 months. All the best
@@MikeyTVlogs All the best Mikey, hope everything is alright!
@@littellgamer everything is good bud! Hoping you all the best for the week ahead :D
Bro this helped me so much just now thank so much
Glad to hear it - Hope to see you absolutely dominating one day!
I've been shaking for an hour by the thought that I've been planning to stream today
god same, and i don't even plan to use my webcam lol
Same but I’m planning on streaming at 8pm tonight, wish me luck! Lol
Really starting to get attached to your content, great job!!
Dude... That is the best comment I've heard all day. Thanks 💜❤️
Mike James hey, hard work shows. It’s your time to shine, go get it mike!
@@dlydean7661 I want everyone to shine. I'm just happy to help others build their confidence. After all I spent too long living in fear.
Mike James we all do. We spend more time thinking about what we’re ganna do rather than actually going to do it. And your content will help us all get to that place of putting our insecurities behind us!
Great video! thx
Hi :) I've been streaming on twitch for 2 years now, but I find myself stopping for what I feel like no reason at all. It's usually when I push the 15 viewer mark and then I just stop, and it's not like I want to. I have GAD but I don't think it's related. Any tips would be great :) I get too caught up on how my stream looks as well.
I really wanna stream.... I even built my first pc for it and now I’m stalling on buying a webcam because of this ...
Honestly, you'll regret it in the long run! looking back I always tell myself I wish I didn't hold myself back, you got this! :)
Thanks a lot my dude!
Glad I could help!
Oh eck! This hit home, So so true 😃. I want to try streaming, i even made a you tube account just a few days ago, but I’m literally anxious as heck! As a mature older woman I feel Prehistoric in comparison to the majority of female streamers I’ve seen who tend to be young and have flawless beauty.
You'll do absolutely amazing! Remember that you are beautiful in many ways and as long as you connect with people you'll do fine 😄
dont worry about that. theres a big section of twitch or any streaming platform that loves when older people join in on the fun
Agreed 👍
I have anxiety how will I do on my first stream; like will it look good? Do I use music in background? How do I keep talking? will people watch? so many overthinker questions...
Thanks for the pep talk...
I try.. ^_^
I was just streaming on twitch for the second time, the first time was ok, but I just got 4 followers real quick and then made a mistake lol told them I’ll be back in 10.... now I’m here... I’m a mess.
Thank you :)
Hi I'd like to say this video is great and you are completely right! And thank you some great advice! I have a full setup and ready to live stream and Gaming is my main interest as I'm Autistic and find socialising difficult, my main goal is to build a community and friends through live streaming, but I'm finding it difficult to just turn the cam on, it's not that I'm shy it's more anxiety as I also suffer from SPD (sensory processing disorder) as well as being Autistic which can be difficult at times on getting my voice heard... I'm really funny once someone gets to know me due to my quirks ect... Have you any advice for an Autistic person to livestream as I haven't seen any videos on UA-cam how an Autistic person can follow their dreams...my Autism plays a big part of my gaming passion and the focus I have towards it! Thank-you and hope to hear back from you keep safe from Wales 🏴🤘
Im autistic too and want to stream
@@steve00alt70 Update I'm now an affiliated twitch streamer just don't give up
It did take me 3 years mind just don't give up
only thing is stopping of streaming are my friends and their toxic attitude.
The most difficult thing is the fact that I’m on the autism spectrum so I’m not the best at interacting with people/social cues, plus I have social anxiety. Do I say the commenter’s full username if they say hi? (Example: “Hi DorritoFan462.”) Or do I just say hi back without saying there username?
Up to you, I usually just shorten it personally so I would look at that username and say "hi Dorrito, welcome"
I understand this video was ab overcoming your anxiety from streaming but I really just been looking for advice I’m in a situation. So I’m still in HS so I’m still under my parents roof and I have a pc capable of streaming however our internet does not cooperate I’ve been wanting to stream for yeaaars but my internet is stopping me from doing so. I use a Ethernet cable and I can’t even get 1 mbps upload:/ is there anything I could do at all or no.
Mmmm for a reliable live stream, most likely no. My best advice though would be to focus on the bigger picture of a brand.
Get making tiktoks and UA-cam videos. Upload them overnight. Keep building your name up in a game then when you start bringing in more money and youre able to upgrade the internet then add streaming to your roster of content bud
I have anxiety for starting a stream I hyped myself up all day then pussied out before I started a stream and i hate myself for that
Try not focusing on streaming. Focus on getting hyped up to play the game. Start playing with no intention to stream. Then when you are really into the game just quickly open obs and go live. Don't know if it will help but focusing on the fun and not the stressful part could help 🙌
@@MikeyTVlogs Thank you I will try that
My voice sounds monotone so thats why I dont bother with the microphone. I try and filter and bann any words in chat before streaming but then im thinking will ppl think I am against a certain term or homophobic?
I tend to steer clear of banning any words outside of any obvious offensive wording simply because I air on the side of free speech with people. But obviously just because they can share an opinion doesn’t mean I want it in my chat so that’s where moderation comes in
But unless you specifically attack a group I don’t think people will assume you are against anything unless you obviously state so
I went live on tiktok for the first time and literally started panicking bc 65 people joined in and I had to end it bc I couldn't even talk😅 and I wasn't even doing face camera 🥺😓
Good going! Keep it up Paigy ^_^
I am very critical of myself and always nitpicking, that's why my setup is ridiculous lol
I feel you man. I’m starting to make more content at the moment and all I want to do is improve my backdrop 🤣
I get very nervous when I use webcams and keeping people when people join my streams i say gday mate and how is your night ore morning going and after that i black out 😊 i been streaming for 1 year now i haven't hit affiliate yet so😊
Treat it like an entertainment show and really push yourself to present yourself in a positive manner. Wether you continue or not remember to have fun 🤩 all the best brother
@@MikeyTVlogs thanks so much 🙏 I will
Im meant to be starting getting back into streaming next year but im ltierally so anxious about speaking , any tips? :')
try talking about things you're extremely passionate about, make it your topic of discussion so people who join will be talking about things you can talk about all day :) goodluck!!
@@MikeyTVlogs thankyou so much!
0:36 no offense but it'd help more if you included English subtitles. My hearing isn't the best so your accent is making this hard on me. (You can edit the auto generated ones and fix its mistakes)
4:34 nervous laughter speaks a lot to your authenticity
6:44 I might listen to it but can't because you didn't give any info for how to find it. No link in description (or info card) and you didn't say the name of it. I suppose I could search for your name and M-xiety but IDK what platform it's on.
8:21 see the TV Tropes page "Evil Is Angular" which explains that circles look friendly (also see page "Big Fun"). My first thought was that you looked like a calm honest guy who has probably had anxiety
12:40 ah that's a little more specific (redirects to facebook) but I don't see any way to search for specific videos though
im not scared of recording im just scared of when im recording what other people think of me, like my parents are sittign on the couch and they can hear me i just get scared and chicken out
I still have this thought myself floating around when I hit record, you just have to let people know that what you're doing is for fun and fingers crossed they'll understand! I hope you can conquer this!
I want to stream games on twitch, but I am suuuuuper nervous. I watch other streams on daily basis and the chat can get so toxic. It's sickening.
Sorry for replying so late! Remember that bigger streamers cultivate a larger audience where it's a bit harder to maintain but ultimately as you grow the community will be an extension of you. If youre happy to engage in that more toxic side the chat will be more toxic. If you and your mods promote a more safer space it won't lead that way 😄
Legit more scared of what people in my house will think lmao
I'm not a shy person in real life. I'm a bit fat myself and that's an insecurity but I have absolutely zero problems walking to a stranger and talk to him about whatever... but streaming :P No idea, just scares me. No idea why. I don't think I'm scared from shit comments though. I'm more scared of being judged by people I know, I guess.
Also my hairs shit =(
Can bet you are way cooler than you think! - Don't let people you know stop you achieving who you want to be :)
ive been scared cause of the swatting and getting doxxed
The real chances of that happening are fairly low really. I've streamed on and off on Twitch since 2013. I've never had this issue 😊
I am just scared that I might get swatted by those little assholes.
i hate the way i look being at 5ft 6 inches at 300+ pounds blah
FIRST?? LUL (is this still a thing)
Idk. I'm not hip enough to know 😂