When I talked about this for the first time on UA-cam I was like…no one’s gonna relate, but turns out so many of us feel the same😭😭😭 sending so much love💌
Finally somebody who is in their late 20s/almost 30 talking about their real vulnerability openly. Keep up your good work, thank you for your efforts ^^
i think the worst thing is putting yourself out there only to have an audience that doesn’t really care about you. the magic about youtube or releasing music/art is finding your audience who get you. thank you, i’ve been wanting to start a youtube but i’ve struggled with all the same things
Yess! The most tricky part about UA-cam (imo) is knowing who your audience is, and how to find them (keywords/title/thumbnail). It took me years to figure out who my audience is (at the beginning I wanted to target everyone - wrong approach!), and I’m still learning. All the best with your journey, and I hope you find your audience too🥰
Been posting on UA-cam for 5 years now, never blew up or have a huge following but it has changed my life too! I've created this little community that allows me to be creative and share what I love and care about with a few people who are interested. I do consider these few people who support me my friends, I always feel excited to read their comments! I will keep on pouring love and effort to it no matter what. I related to your video so much 💌 So many things you said made me say "yess, that's what I've been thinking" 😂
If you can afford to, definitely invest in a better audio setup. From what I see now that's the main thing that will jump your quality from hobbyist to pro.
Your channel looks nice poppy. It looks like you are doing everything right: thumbnails, niche, video editing. You have more than enough supporters. Sending many blessings to you 🙏
Thanks for sharing so openly and genuinely. I love your talk about loneliness and being a misfit. Beautiful thoughts. Off-script is hard yes, but we do get better with practice too. If you ever come to Melbourne come visit us, will buy you a coffee and a pastry :)
Evelyn, this is inspiring. I tried creating a channel like a decade ago. I made a bunch of videos and I got no views, and barely got a few followers. It was so discouraging because it took me days to make a single video so in the end I gave up, and I regret it to this day. I wish I had kept going. I am planning to try creating a channel again this year.
I love the term 'corporate dropout'. This is me too and what pushed me to act on countless days of saying "one day". When that determination finally bites, it doesn't let go! Wishing you all the success in the world.
I see you!!! And the truth is, you make us (me) feel seen. Even as someone who isn't introverted, I still feel so similarly -- maybe it's just the human condition, this desire to feel seen and loved. Thank you for sharing this and staying deeply vulnerable, despite how scary it can be!
hey 29 yr old youtuber dropout introvert club 💛 had to come back & comment after watching the whole video & I seriously could not have related more to every.single.thing. As a small micro teeny tiny channel I feel this so deeply. Especially earning every.single.subscriber! Ugh I loved this so much 😭
This is truly inspiring-thank you for sharing! After procrastinating for over five years, I finally launched my own UA-cam channel two months ago. Now, I'm just a few subscribers away from getting it monetized. It's amazing how quickly life can turn around when you believe in yourself!
Tbh starting youtube has been on my mind for the longest time ever , I always think maybe when I hv a more ineresting life , maybe when I have more aesthetic place , but you made me tear , honesntly All I want it people who share the same idelaogies and relate to my vulnerabilities, You motivate me to start my first ever video thank you for this 🥺❤❤
As an introvert creator myself seeing you speaking in public and your mindset really inspires me. I just found your channel today but I will definitely be following your journey.
Thank you so much for sharing, i am working on being a painter and this calms my anxiety, even if i save up the money to have the freedom of creating and learning i still have this moments of DAMN ! I´m doing the right thing? Will i be enough to survive of my art? And the answer is i dont know, i only know of tomorrow, wake up early study, paint, read and repeat. Learning it takes time to heal too, so thanks for this.❤
"all I ever wanted as a child was to be seen and to be loved" this hit hard for me, I decided around a year ago to finally create my own channel after years of delaying it and this one question was always in my head "why do I even want to do youtube?" and hearing somebody to answer it for me was really liberating, thank you 💖 this video is amazing and you have such beautiful energy, I'm subscribing!
i love what you shared about why you enjoy doing youtube per therapy! thank you for creating the space for community building and for sharing your stories so that we can also feel seen and heard
The "feeling seen" bit (7:52) really got to me, but something I've been thinking about lately (also after having one of my videos blow up) is that I don't want people to "see" my work, I want them to "feel" what I do. Maybe this helps you navigate this weird internet space haha it definitely helped me in so many ways. Best from Mexico City!
I love seeing the ordinary days in China in your background :) I've always wanted to visit. I love the message here and hope you'll keep creating! I just started posting on YT again and hope I keep making stuff too.
The part about vulnerability is too relatable to me. Even writing this comment I am having an internal battle on whether I'm sharing too much and when I should pull back. Although I cant express in words how seen I've felt by your video, know that it has added value to my day. Thank you.
Hi, I have no idea how the algorithm brought your channel to me but seriously, I just wrote my intro for the channel that I've been wanting to make for over 10 years. I decided to start today and your video was on my homepage...scary, but amazing! Thank you for this, I subscribed to you and I look forward to listening to your journey as I take mine.
As a tiny channel - thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing how it feels to be a small channel on UA-cam! Congrats on having another video blow up
fellow young creator here - 800 subs, 2 months old. I dropped out of university + a 6 figure offer because it was draining me and stopping me from doing what I loved - cooking and storytelling. I took a huge gamble and there are days where I question if it’s worth it - but I’m much happier now. Rooting for you and can’t wait to grow tgt.
I’ve been on UA-cam for a little over 2 years now but I haven’t had the progress that I thought I’d have by now. It’s so disheartening.. 😢 but I still make videos because I enjoy filming and editing. Congratulations on your success!! 🥳🥳 thanks for the tips 🫶🏼
As a small youtuber I really resonate with this video. Comparing my channel to other more (or less) successful youtubers is a recipe for disappointment and disillusionment. Thanks for being so transparent about your experience!
A lot of people always compare themselves with other channels and the number of subscribers they have when they should focus moreso on themselves. love your vibes
MY GOSH I AM NOT ALONE :0 !!! I recently stumbled upon your channel and I couldn't believe how relatable your content is to my personal experience. Like you, I found myself trapped in the corporate world (for 14 months), despite it not aligning with my true passion. Your videos about thriving for an enjoyable life and shedding light on the realities of corporate life really resonated with me, especially when you talked about feeling completely drained after work with just enough energy to watch TV. I wanted to reach out and let you know that you are not alone in this struggle. I have actually created a short movie-like video that delves into my own personal journey of those 14 months in corporate, highlighting the highs and lows of the experience. Given how much I felt I was not alone watching your content, I thought you might find it interesting to watch. I genuinely believe that you will be able to empathize with my story and perhaps even find some inspiration in it :) I'm truly excited to be a part of your community and I look forward to supporting your channel going forward. Keep up the amazing work!
It’s so nice to see you take it easy on yourself. That’s exactly why I like watching your videos, because it’s a great example of self compassion. I just wish that creators like you got rewarded more instead of only rewarding channels where people do not-so-funny pranks on the street or things that don’t really help anyone feel better in general. I like your videos and I really like your personality :)
Really like the search light comparison you made for each new video finding a similar wavelength of people. That's what I think it is about as well and what social networking is good for.
Your story resonates so much!! I also quit my job last year and decided to finally try doing YT when the quarter life crisis hit too hard 🥲 Your feelings of being lost with your content/brand are exactly what I've been feeling as of late. Thank you for sharing your journey and also, you are so BRAVE for filming yourself in such a crowded area (I still haven't gotten that level of courage yet 😅)
I almost got teary eyed when you mentioned the part about being seen and loved especially growing up in an Asian household. I recently just starting posting on UA-cam but have had the dream of becoming a UA-camr since I was 15. (Michelle Phan days omg) Also an introvert and did not realize how hard it is to talk to the camera for an extended period of time haha. Definitely subscribing to your channel and excited to see you continue this journey!
I found your channel after you had just moved to Beijing, via your apartment search video. It has been so heartening to see you grow while staying authentic to who you are. And I can definitely relate to what you said about the jealousy and comparing yourself with others. I've always dreamed of being a published novelist, but so far haven't found anyone who's willing to take me on. Every rejection of my book feels so personal -- like it's not just a rejection of your work, but of you as a person. And it's so hard not to compare yourself with others who have found more success. I'm looking into CBT in the hope that a structured programme like that can help with the mindset shift. It's so hard!
When u spoke about the validation and seen i teared up cause same. Like personally i been feeling the whole giving up thing because the views i been getting on my shorts are so less.. i see others post similar content as mine and theyre getting so many views and im just very discouraged like what am i doing wrong.. this video hit a home run with the feeling down and wanting validations cause ✨️ childhood trauma ✨️ but i will try not to give up ... this video was recommended to me and you just gained a new subscriber cause girl same 😂
You got this!! I still get discouraged by the numbers even now...But, I've learned to remind myself why I love youtube when I do feel discouraged, and that we are playing the long game. That makes it much much easier to keep going. Wishing you all the best on your content journey!
I am one of those people that found your channel through the "life without a job" video. I just wanted to give some insights on why I clicked on it. From 2017 to 2023 I was a software developer. I didn't want to sit in front of the computer all day every day building someone else's dreams. So I quit my job to travel and to eventually embrace more of a simple, slow living, hygge, minimalistic, mindfulness, essentialism, stocic, forest bathing, ikigai (a lot, I know, but look them up, they would all be amazing topics for your videos :) ) sort of lifestyle. And that was exactly what your thumbnail and title communicated to me. I didn't have much of a plan, but being able to see and hear about someone who did something similar resonated with me. And I think that might be why it blew up. There's a lot of tech people who dream of quitting their job for a more simple lifestyle, and tbh that niche is open and you fit it perfectly. I, personally, would love to see more of those types of videos. Ones that focus on the benefits of escaping the "rat race" and embracing the small simple things that really make you happy, and not just rushing through "life" so you can work more. Also the how-to and encouragement for others to make that leap of faith like you did. I love the style and aesthetic of your videos and think they really are perfect for this niche.
Thank you so much for the insight! There you’ve done it - seeing something in me that I didn’t even see in myself. I really appreciate it. And I agree - when I chat with my former colleagues almost all of them tell me they wish they could have done the same, but it’s just so hard to escape the rat race. I would love to make more vlogs that explore the struggles, lessons, and ups and downs of being on the other side. All the best on your journey too:)
your comment is inspiring! Im currently a software engineer and dream of one day quitting to focus on my own hobbies and passions. I’m not ready for that yet cause I would like to have some sort of passive income but it’s great to see someone else who felt the same way creating that lifestyle. I hope to someday be doing the same!
This definitely encouraged me to keep working on bettering the quality of my videos. I just started creating videos three years ago. Oh my goodness I definitely have been looking at the difference between subscribers and videos made on other channels. I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one but I also need to cut that habit before it gets bad. 😅 Thank you for the words of encouragement 🥰
youtube is suppose to be this fun site anyone can use, sharing our experiences around the world and more. you're doing a fine job here, you dont have the have a specific pattern or style, i'm here for the person and personality, no stress!
Ahaaa! This video found me at the right time. Thank you for making it! I just started my channel even if I felt scared & not ready. It feels good to take action though and just start 😊
I truly adore this style of filming (btw you're so brave for having such vulnerable conversations alone in public). HUGE respect! Your content is exceptionally quirky and eccentric- your passion and creativity translates so much through your inspiring and encouraging messages. Please keep creating, Evelyn! Your videos rock and are my favorite to watch here ❤:)
Yes quirky that was the word that I was thinking of…it is quirky but in cute good way…it makes me feel that could be me if I was videoing and talking in front of the camera. That in a way she captures your attention with her character 😁. It is very genuine content.
Focusing on things I care about is so much easier and I can go for hours when I'm creating content (much harder in my corporate job). Thank you for sharing your story and struggles, Evelyn! I love your content.
I really relate to the self compassion part i have always been my own worst critic and it is so hard to train your brain to think any differently. I also always find something wrong with me. i’ve been working in therapy about this and how to kind to myself but also accept that that part of me isn’t a bad part of me it just has become too big and it doesn’t leave room for the part of me that is excited to learn something new or proud of me for trying. it is good to be able to give yourself constructive criticism but when it just becomes criticism it isnt healthy.
I admire your self confidence to record your videos and speak in public! It’s wonderful as a viewer to see all of those different places and how life goes on around you as you film. I’m happy to be a new subscriber :)
I resonate with this a lot, I work in marketing and know exactly how to market and bring in engagement for brands/companies, it always seems obvious to me, but why is it so hard to apply this for myself? When it comes to my own 'brand' and online image, I question every decision and most of the time it holds me back from being able to share. If anyone has any tips or advice about how to get over this please help a girl out, I know I'll learn as I go what content I'll want to focus on and what I'll want to make but how do I get over the first hurdle.
I’m just recently learning this so just sharing my thought out loud - very interested to hear from others too. For me it’s about setting a deadline, and working backwards (*Cough* Amazonians out there?) to see what are the things that truly matter that I can fit in that timeline, the end goal being getting a story out that I think is worthy of sharing. This simple mindset enables me to let go of things my mind wants to obsess with, that don’t align with my goal. Otherwise, I get into deep overthinking too, and that leads to ideas dying in my head.
because you are no longer marketing a product towards brands/companies. You are marketing yourself to individuals and what you can do. And other individuals won't follow the established PC social order in lock-step, like the SJW marketing departments for companies will.
62.4K subscriber!! TY for sharing this video...I just quit my job and am pursuing UA-cam full time for a year. I was so scared and your video is bringing me so much comfort
I don't think I'm going to start being a content creator soon. But nevertheless, your vlogs remind me, a recent college grad looking for work right now, that I don't have to work a corporate job or do what everyone else is doing in order to be happy. And also tbh I relate to your inability to focus on things you don't care about. That inability is kinda making it hard for me to apply to jobs in the first place. I'm struggling in life rn, but even if your experiences don't 100% match mine, I relate to them very much. thank you!!
You got this! Many of my favorite youtubers (e.g. doobydobap) started content because they were having trouble finding a job, but content ended up becoming their full time job. For me, having worked for 5 years allowed me to save up and quit without much of a financial burden. However, I do wish that I could have asked myself "What do you really want to do" when I was job hunting in college. Good things take time. You got this, and I'm rooting for you!
Thank you for this video (and thanks to the algorithm for nudging it towards me) - I began flirting with the idea of starting a youtube channel after I reached a point at my job where I was so burnt out that I realized work would never fill the same core need that you have you described: to be seen and feel loved. But I am hopeful that making youtube videos encourages me to spend more time with my own interests. I mean, it would literally force me to take myself seriously, and see and love myself enough to think I am important enough to stand in front of a camera. Which is big. Thank you for nurturing this hope.
This video is one of the ones I have enjoyed the most in a long time. I am also in this self discovery journey through UA-cam and you just reminded me to keep loving the process and not the results. Also another human here playing with videos and sharing thoughts with whoever wants to listen and watch 😊 new subscriber here from Spain! and big congrats for your process and braveness! ✨
I stumbled upon this video and it's reminding me why I made videos back in the day, and why I still post today - regardless of the views or numbers. I stopped posting for a couple years but still post when I feel like I want to, and am in this interesting rediscovery of UA-cam and why I loved it - hoping to find that community feeling I had back in 2010... wow I feel old saying that. Anyways-- all this, thank you for speaking, I felt so comfortable listening to this!
Awesome to hear how UA-cam transformed your life! It was really inspiring. I’m from Lisbon, Portugal, and I’m excited to keep following your channel and draw some inspiration for my own. Thanks for sharing! 🌟📹
Stumbled upon your video, and felt like you were talking to me. I've been struggling with making UA-cam videos because video editing is hard on my old laptop, and my phone is on the verge on breaking. But this gave me the motivation and strength to pull myself together and keep going.
Glad the algorithm fed me this video! Started my channel almost 2 years ago at 26 years old, after quitting my job! It has been a great creative outlet and is just plain fun.
what's crazy is my therapist yesterday was validating me on my fears and insecurities from my childhood that was holding me back from posting consistently on social media. 7:43 was so relatable
Well, I'm not that used to commenting on videos but this one made me think a lot. I'm in my 30's, hopelessly unsatisfied with my full-time job, anxious and miserable about it, and desperately needing to change my life somehow, n to surround myself with people I respect and love. Your words got me thinking about starting my own channel. I think it will be a depressing mess, considering my current mindset, but I think I'll give a try. Thank you for this vídeo, seriously
this video is so sweet and inspiring! i've been wanting to create my own channel for years, but it always felt like the wrong time, like i was too busy, or like starting one without a clear enough vision and motivation is wasteful. yesterday, unprompted, my mum said she can see us having a youtube channel just showing all the neat places around our city. today, this video showed up for me. i'm not really sure what i want to do, but you've somehow both inspired and calmed me down haha
“To invest your attentional resources to things that truly matter to you” bingo! You just made me realize that’s it. It’s as simple as that. Do things that you genuinely enjoy. I’ve been back & forth about broadening my channel & to make myself more vulnerable. Especially in front of the camera. Introvert problems 🤣 but I think your video & channel is giving me the courage to do it. Liked & subscribed. I’m happy to see your content flourishing. Wishing you the best, thank you ❤️🔥
Thanks for sharing your perspectives Evelyn😊! I also took a leap last year and became a full-time UA-camr myself and tbh a lot of time I feel down because of the numbers but I feel much better after watching this video! Please keep going💪
I’m rooting for you!! It’s so hard to actually internalize that numbers don’t matter, but please remember this when you feel discouraged, and remember your love for UA-cam. You got this💪
I don't usually comment much on videos, but I wanted to take the time to say I just found your video and channel as I've been falling down the UA-cam rabbit hole of these types of videos. I relate heavily to your situation with parents who didn't share the same vision and compassion towards something you hold interest in. I went to college short term and wasn't into it so dropped out (I'm 25 this year.) I've been in and out of jobs for the exact same reasons as you, inability to focus on small details, uninterested, etc. I started streaming more actually and getting into making videos (on a separate channel) and I'm nearly at 300 subs! It's a small start but it means the world knowing I have a small community who constantly watch my videos, leave likes and interact by leaving thoughtful comments. I know I can grow and get that million, and if not, at least 100k. We got this! Thank you for this video, it just pushes me to work harder.
oml im so happy this video popped up in my feed and i clicked on it - I'm a college student rn who is feeling absolutely so lost and dreading the idea of following the traditional corporate path - i really want to pursue something where i can feel happy doing it in the most natural way and travel the world but sometimes i fear I'll regret not sticking to traditional path haha
Evelyn, I totally resonate with you, very, very, very much. Almost every single video where you share about your thoughts, your life, and progress, I feel you, 100% totally. From the thought process you have before and after quitting your full-time job, to being raised in an Asian household, and can't sit still for long...everything, really. And I guess that's also why I really, really love watching your videos, listening to your experiences. I feel like we resonate so much that I'd pick up the books that you share you're reading. And one bonus point, I'm also an INFP! Haha! I sincerely wish you all the best in your journey :) Hopefully, we will get to know each other someday.
came here from your other video about editing advice and I love LOVE the way you talk about your love for making videos and how being a small youtuber has its own advantages. I just started out and i know nothing but this whole experience is thrilling to say less. hope you're having a good day. thank you for being.
The algorithm brought me here! 👌🏻 This video is super relatable and my exact same situation. Even in my videos, my friends say they wish I spoke more in real life due to the introvertedness. Instant follow from me. I look forward to more of your videos!
You came into my suggestion and I’ve been pushing to watch, though weirdly your thumbnail was staying on my mind. So I came back to watch it from my saved folder and how surprised I am to hear you. Have been heavily struggling with ADHD recently as a freelancer but after having much thoughts and questioning, my conclusion was exactly the same. 12:02 I did not share this thought to anyone so crazy how it popped up and a reason why I kept coming back to this video. Awesome vids! Thank you.
this is so motivating to me!! i stopped being consistent with youtube, but i decided i want to try again. I posted my first video back today and hope to continue no matter what!!
It feels scary though, I’m afraid to put too much effort into my videos cause it feels like they can never be good enough in the ocean of other videos. But your video feels reassuring and I need to remember to just enjoy what I’m doing…
I would feel really bad looking at other upcoming content creator’s and seeing their videos doing leagues better than mine, while genuinely thinking mine was better. I’m so glad to hear somebody else say this out loud because as bad as it sounds, it’s such a real feeling . And as a fellow corporate drop out with no back up plan, the desperation I was feeling for YouTbe was real. Telling myself that each new video would be the one to blow up, just for it to flop, was really getting to me. And it was really frustrating to fill the algorithm just didn’t like me.
Thank you for this video. I’ve just decided to try make a UA-cam channel, I have ADHD and I struggle with a lot of things, but I want to start making something creative and share my life experience. Your genuine video actually made me feel so much better.
This was really encouraging, and I totally appreciate the vulnerability. And self-compassion was life-changing for me, too, so it made me smile when you started talking about that!
Glad the algorithm suggested me this video because I'm still on the corporate grind and feel like I'm starting YT too late in my life, but this def gave me hope. Congrats on your growing success and thanks for the motivation 🙌
"I'm here, see me, and we' re both not alone"... aaaaaaaaaa I've been wanting to start youtube for soooo long but my need of being perfect in whatever I do is so frustrating (is so stupid actually, I usually search for genuine videos over "perfection", but when I try doing something I can't help putting sm pressure) I loved your video!! You've encouraged me quite a lot and made me feel safe
wow. i really needed this. i've been trying to jump off the ledge for yeeeears. my ADHD allows me to hyperfocus on things i love and i just want a space to share them with other people. i have a private snapchat story i vlog on essentially and people keeping up with my life makes me so happy. i overthink and know i won't be perfect at it at the start but i'll learn and get better and can redo videos when i'm better. i don't know why there's such a big mental block but i'm so ready to get it out of the way. thank you for this.
Your video really spoke to me been doing UA-cam for some time now and it does get disheartening to see somethings you put hours into get little attention. Thank you for the reminder UA-cam has changed my life for the better😊
26 yrs old here trying to find my space and do the things I love. I've been wanting to start youtube for almost 7 years now, but it was never the "right time", after seeing your video a month and a half ago I decided to let go of my fears and put myself out there and now I have my own yt channel. Thank you sm
Oh my goooood thank you so much for sharing the rough times, I have been feeling really discouraged lately, the algorithm hasn't really favoured me much either (to be honest I didn't feed it particularly well either), and I feel like everyone is just like so much faster at getting views and subscribers than me, especially the ones who make it. It's so nice to hear from someone who "made it" but struggled for so long as well. I am 27F and also in tech, I feel so, so miserable. I have nice coworkers and I like data science, but my job is mainly customer support and coding stuff I have no clue about, which is not fun at all. It's extremely stressful, and I feel overwhelmed and anxious every day and I just... I've called in sick for two days in a row now, I just... I just woke up and couldn't do it. I feel so scared that I was just paralyzed like that. I want to quit and do UA-cam and travel a bit :( Lately I've considered if I should quit UA-cam. I just feel so disheartened putting so much work into something and not seeing the results I had hoped for... It's one thing if it's slow but steady growth, but it's just so random. Even if you have a video blow up, it might be the sound of crickets for the next 6 months following that. I just hate how random it is lol... anyway thanks you gave me hope to maybe keep trying for a little more.
I totally get the burnout you feel from work…sorry you have to go through that. It really sucks to feel overwhelmed and anxious every day, and I hope you get to heal🤍 yes to giving UA-cam another shot - when I was feeling miserable at work UA-cam gave me a lot of meaning. I hope it helps you feel better too:)
Your content is like a breath of fresh air 😌 Thank you for your bravery and dedication to post! Sharing is caring but it can also be very hard. Seeing someone else on their self-disccovery journey, and being so open with their trial and errors gives me (and I'm sure sooo many others) so much comfort. Very happy to have stumbled upon your channel!
I'm so greatful this video popped up in my home feed. You are speaking the truth sis. I really relate to that part about being vulnarble online and lonliness. I feel you!
Congrats on being recommended on UA-cam - which is how I discovered your video. Work pays off :)
sameee! I found her tooo.. such a warm soul ❤
girl when you said "i grew up in an environment (*cough asian household) with zero validation" and all you wanted was to be seen and loved, FELT
1000000%!!! 🙈
When I talked about this for the first time on UA-cam I was like…no one’s gonna relate, but turns out so many of us feel the same😭😭😭 sending so much love💌
So true lol 😂
My Asian mom tries to be supportive god bless her heart but I can tell she worries about me lolll
😂 I just started my channel even my family didn't know about it. But day by day I just love the proces producing my own video.@@tapiocapress
Finally somebody who is in their late 20s/almost 30 talking about their real vulnerability openly. Keep up your good work, thank you for your efforts ^^
I do the same with my music journey and gaming.
i think the worst thing is putting yourself out there only to have an audience that doesn’t really care about you. the magic about youtube or releasing music/art is finding your audience who get you. thank you, i’ve been wanting to start a youtube but i’ve struggled with all the same things
Yess! The most tricky part about UA-cam (imo) is knowing who your audience is, and how to find them (keywords/title/thumbnail). It took me years to figure out who my audience is (at the beginning I wanted to target everyone - wrong approach!), and I’m still learning. All the best with your journey, and I hope you find your audience too🥰
This is very true 😔
Been posting on UA-cam for 5 years now, never blew up or have a huge following but it has changed my life too! I've created this little community that allows me to be creative and share what I love and care about with a few people who are interested. I do consider these few people who support me my friends, I always feel excited to read their comments! I will keep on pouring love and effort to it no matter what. I related to your video so much 💌 So many things you said made me say "yess, that's what I've been thinking" 😂
your vids have a viral look! I subbed :)
If you can afford to, definitely invest in a better audio setup. From what I see now that's the main thing that will jump your quality from hobbyist to pro.
@@annieoo6108 thank you very much Annie! 💗
@@foodbag312 thank you for the tip! I definitely need to invest in a good mic 🎤
Your channel looks nice poppy. It looks like you are doing everything right: thumbnails, niche, video editing. You have more than enough supporters. Sending many blessings to you 🙏
The outtro with the man sneezing and then awkward bump into a stranger was the cherry on top for this video. Keep it up!
😂 that was a weirdo on a bike 🚴? What did you do?
haha glad someone else caught it!
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Lol! Ahhh I loved this part too!!
@@EMJean99 👽👽
This channel is a hidden gem, some youtubers prefer to livestream so they don't have to deal with video editing that can be time consuming.
I feel this as someone who left their tech career and now is doing UA-cam. Loved this vid and message. Sending good vibes from BKK
This is so true success doesn’t always equate to money and we really are playing the long game.
so true!
Thanks for sharing so openly and genuinely. I love your talk about loneliness and being a misfit. Beautiful thoughts. Off-script is hard yes, but we do get better with practice too. If you ever come to Melbourne come visit us, will buy you a coffee and a pastry :)
Evelyn, this is inspiring. I tried creating a channel like a decade ago. I made a bunch of videos and I got no views, and barely got a few followers. It was so discouraging because it took me days to make a single video so in the end I gave up, and I regret it to this day. I wish I had kept going. I am planning to try creating a channel again this year.
This is so relatable for any career that you are passionate about despite not getting immediately in the right position or industry
We are playing the long game🫶
I love the term 'corporate dropout'. This is me too and what pushed me to act on countless days of saying "one day". When that determination finally bites, it doesn't let go! Wishing you all the success in the world.
I see you!!! And the truth is, you make us (me) feel seen. Even as someone who isn't introverted, I still feel so similarly -- maybe it's just the human condition, this desire to feel seen and loved.
Thank you for sharing this and staying deeply vulnerable, despite how scary it can be!
Thank you for vulnerability. I just started my channel too and my journey of being on UA-cam is to be seen as well. And yess to going off script!!
hey 29 yr old youtuber dropout introvert club 💛
had to come back & comment after watching the whole video & I seriously could not have related more to every.single.thing. As a small micro teeny tiny channel I feel this so deeply. Especially earning every.single.subscriber! Ugh I loved this so much 😭
Amazing 🎉I’m also 29 and will start with UA-cam. Let’s go for it girl.
@EarthyAly I'm a new sub to your channel. I would love to know how you create all those beautiful thumbnails.
@@caro.jahdissame here
This is truly inspiring-thank you for sharing! After procrastinating for over five years, I finally launched my own UA-cam channel two months ago. Now, I'm just a few subscribers away from getting it monetized. It's amazing how quickly life can turn around when you believe in yourself!
Tbh starting youtube has been on my mind for the longest time ever , I always think maybe when I hv a more ineresting life , maybe when I have more aesthetic place , but you made me tear , honesntly All I want it people who share the same idelaogies and relate to my vulnerabilities, You motivate me to start my first ever video thank you for this 🥺❤❤
the way u talk, ur comforting words, *crushes subscribe button*
As an introvert creator myself seeing you speaking in public and your mindset really inspires me. I just found your channel today but I will definitely be following your journey.
Thank you so much for sharing, i am working on being a painter and this calms my anxiety, even if i save up the money to have the freedom of creating and learning i still have this moments of DAMN ! I´m doing the right thing? Will i be enough to survive of my art? And the answer is i dont know, i only know of tomorrow, wake up early study, paint, read and repeat. Learning it takes time to heal too, so thanks for this.❤
The guys sneezing and you almost running over the guy at the end cracked me up! thanks for the advice!
"all I ever wanted as a child was to be seen and to be loved" this hit hard for me, I decided around a year ago to finally create my own channel after years of delaying it and this one question was always in my head "why do I even want to do youtube?" and hearing somebody to answer it for me was really liberating, thank you 💖 this video is amazing and you have such beautiful energy, I'm subscribing!
omg same!!🥰
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Thank you for the video! I can relate as an introvert starting a new channel :')
i love what you shared about why you enjoy doing youtube per therapy! thank you for creating the space for community building and for sharing your stories so that we can also feel seen and heard
The "feeling seen" bit (7:52) really got to me, but something I've been thinking about lately (also after having one of my videos blow up) is that I don't want people to "see" my work, I want them to "feel" what I do. Maybe this helps you navigate this weird internet space haha it definitely helped me in so many ways. Best from Mexico City!
I love seeing the ordinary days in China in your background :) I've always wanted to visit. I love the message here and hope you'll keep creating! I just started posting on YT again and hope I keep making stuff too.
The part about vulnerability is too relatable to me. Even writing this comment I am having an internal battle on whether I'm sharing too much and when I should pull back. Although I cant express in words how seen I've felt by your video, know that it has added value to my day. Thank you.
never say never baby!!! YOU WILL REACH 1M dont discredit ur self like that!
Wanted to add this too - but let's all boosting your instead so she sees it :)
Hi, I have no idea how the algorithm brought your channel to me but seriously, I just wrote my intro for the channel that I've been wanting to make for over 10 years. I decided to start today and your video was on my homepage...scary, but amazing! Thank you for this, I subscribed to you and I look forward to listening to your journey as I take mine.
Why does every part of this video resonate with me so much? 😭 Thank you so much for this video :)
As a tiny channel - thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing how it feels to be a small channel on UA-cam! Congrats on having another video blow up
thanks for making this, made me feel not alone
This made me happy as someone who was feeling discouraged with my channel lately. So thank you for that ❤
fellow young creator here - 800 subs, 2 months old. I dropped out of university + a 6 figure offer because it was draining me and stopping me from doing what I loved - cooking and storytelling.
I took a huge gamble and there are days where I question if it’s worth it - but I’m much happier now.
Rooting for you and can’t wait to grow tgt.
That’s so brave of you! Congrats on choosing a path that makes you happy. I’m rooting for you too:)
I’ve been on UA-cam for a little over 2 years now but I haven’t had the progress that I thought I’d have by now. It’s so disheartening.. 😢 but I still make videos because I enjoy filming and editing. Congratulations on your success!! 🥳🥳 thanks for the tips 🫶🏼
As a small youtuber I really resonate with this video. Comparing my channel to other more (or less) successful youtubers is a recipe for disappointment and disillusionment. Thanks for being so transparent about your experience!
A lot of people always compare themselves with other channels and the number of subscribers they have when they should focus moreso on themselves. love your vibes
MY GOSH I AM NOT ALONE :0 !!!
I recently stumbled upon your channel and I couldn't believe how relatable your content is to my personal experience. Like you, I found myself trapped in the corporate world (for 14 months), despite it not aligning with my true passion. Your videos about thriving for an enjoyable life and shedding light on the realities of corporate life really resonated with me, especially when you talked about feeling completely drained after work with just enough energy to watch TV.
I wanted to reach out and let you know that you are not alone in this struggle. I have actually created a short movie-like video that delves into my own personal journey of those 14 months in corporate, highlighting the highs and lows of the experience. Given how much I felt I was not alone watching your content, I thought you might find it interesting to watch. I genuinely believe that you will be able to empathize with my story and perhaps even find some inspiration in it :)
I'm truly excited to be a part of your community and I look forward to supporting your channel going forward. Keep up the amazing work!
I’ve been at it for 11 years or so and still going don’t give up consistency is key just motivate yourself and keep going
It’s so nice to see you take it easy on yourself. That’s exactly why I like watching your videos, because it’s a great example of self compassion. I just wish that creators like you got rewarded more instead of only rewarding channels where people do not-so-funny pranks on the street or things that don’t really help anyone feel better in general. I like your videos and I really like your personality :)
Really like the search light comparison you made for each new video finding a similar wavelength of people. That's what I think it is about as well and what social networking is good for.
Your story resonates so much!! I also quit my job last year and decided to finally try doing YT when the quarter life crisis hit too hard 🥲 Your feelings of being lost with your content/brand are exactly what I've been feeling as of late. Thank you for sharing your journey and also, you are so BRAVE for filming yourself in such a crowded area (I still haven't gotten that level of courage yet 😅)
I almost got teary eyed when you mentioned the part about being seen and loved especially growing up in an Asian household. I recently just starting posting on UA-cam but have had the dream of becoming a UA-camr since I was 15. (Michelle Phan days omg) Also an introvert and did not realize how hard it is to talk to the camera for an extended period of time haha. Definitely subscribing to your channel and excited to see you continue this journey!
I found your channel after you had just moved to Beijing, via your apartment search video. It has been so heartening to see you grow while staying authentic to who you are.
And I can definitely relate to what you said about the jealousy and comparing yourself with others. I've always dreamed of being a published novelist, but so far haven't found anyone who's willing to take me on. Every rejection of my book feels so personal -- like it's not just a rejection of your work, but of you as a person. And it's so hard not to compare yourself with others who have found more success. I'm looking into CBT in the hope that a structured programme like that can help with the mindset shift. It's so hard!
When u spoke about the validation and seen i teared up cause same. Like personally i been feeling the whole giving up thing because the views i been getting on my shorts are so less.. i see others post similar content as mine and theyre getting so many views and im just very discouraged like what am i doing wrong.. this video hit a home run with the feeling down and wanting validations cause ✨️ childhood trauma ✨️ but i will try not to give up ... this video was recommended to me and you just gained a new subscriber cause girl same 😂
You got this!! I still get discouraged by the numbers even now...But, I've learned to remind myself why I love youtube when I do feel discouraged, and that we are playing the long game. That makes it much much easier to keep going. Wishing you all the best on your content journey!
@@tapiocapress thank you! And you're right it is the long game 😪
I am one of those people that found your channel through the "life without a job" video. I just wanted to give some insights on why I clicked on it.
From 2017 to 2023 I was a software developer. I didn't want to sit in front of the computer all day every day building someone else's dreams. So I quit my job to travel and to eventually embrace more of a simple, slow living, hygge, minimalistic, mindfulness, essentialism, stocic, forest bathing, ikigai (a lot, I know, but look them up, they would all be amazing topics for your videos :) ) sort of lifestyle. And that was exactly what your thumbnail and title communicated to me. I didn't have much of a plan, but being able to see and hear about someone who did something similar resonated with me. And I think that might be why it blew up. There's a lot of tech people who dream of quitting their job for a more simple lifestyle, and tbh that niche is open and you fit it perfectly.
I, personally, would love to see more of those types of videos. Ones that focus on the benefits of escaping the "rat race" and embracing the small simple things that really make you happy, and not just rushing through "life" so you can work more. Also the how-to and encouragement for others to make that leap of faith like you did.
I love the style and aesthetic of your videos and think they really are perfect for this niche.
Thank you so much for the insight! There you’ve done it - seeing something in me that I didn’t even see in myself. I really appreciate it. And I agree - when I chat with my former colleagues almost all of them tell me they wish they could have done the same, but it’s just so hard to escape the rat race. I would love to make more vlogs that explore the struggles, lessons, and ups and downs of being on the other side. All the best on your journey too:)
your comment is inspiring! Im currently a software engineer and dream of one day quitting to focus on my own hobbies and passions. I’m not ready for that yet cause I would like to have some sort of passive income but it’s great to see someone else who felt the same way creating that lifestyle. I hope to someday be doing the same!
This definitely encouraged me to keep working on bettering the quality of my videos. I just started creating videos three years ago. Oh my goodness I definitely have been looking at the difference between subscribers and videos made on other channels. I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one but I also need to cut that habit before it gets bad. 😅 Thank you for the words of encouragement 🥰
Haha yeah that is a rabbit hole for sure…congrats on doing what you love for three years - I’m rooting for you🫶
@@tapiocapress Thabk you 🥰
Girl i felt that intro! I didn't care what happens I wanted to just do it anyway. I would do it as long as it takes / I still enjoy it
youtube is suppose to be this fun site anyone can use, sharing our experiences around the world and more. you're doing a fine job here, you dont have the have a specific pattern or style, i'm here for the person and personality, no stress!
Ahaaa! This video found me at the right time. Thank you for making it! I just started my channel even if I felt scared & not ready. It feels good to take action though and just start 😊
I truly adore this style of filming (btw you're so brave for having such vulnerable conversations alone in public). HUGE respect! Your content is exceptionally quirky and eccentric- your passion and creativity translates so much through your inspiring and encouraging messages. Please keep creating, Evelyn! Your videos rock and are my favorite to watch here ❤:)
Yes quirky that was the word that I was thinking of…it is quirky but in cute good way…it makes me feel that could be me if I was videoing and talking in front of the camera. That in a way she captures your attention with her character 😁. It is very genuine content.
Focusing on things I care about is so much easier and I can go for hours when I'm creating content (much harder in my corporate job). Thank you for sharing your story and struggles, Evelyn! I love your content.
“We are playing the long game.” I’m not giving up and it brings me a much joy.
I really relate to the self compassion part i have always been my own worst critic and it is so hard to train your brain to think any differently. I also always find something wrong with me. i’ve been working in therapy about this and how to kind to myself but also accept that that part of me isn’t a bad part of me it just has become too big and it doesn’t leave room for the part of me that is excited to learn something new or proud of me for trying. it is good to be able to give yourself constructive criticism but when it just becomes criticism it isnt healthy.
Great Introvert UA-cam content creator
I admire your self confidence to record your videos and speak in public! It’s wonderful as a viewer to see all of those different places and how life goes on around you as you film. I’m happy to be a new subscriber :)
I resonate with this a lot, I work in marketing and know exactly how to market and bring in engagement for brands/companies, it always seems obvious to me, but why is it so hard to apply this for myself?
When it comes to my own 'brand' and online image, I question every decision and most of the time it holds me back from being able to share. If anyone has any tips or advice about how to get over this please help a girl out, I know I'll learn as I go what content I'll want to focus on and what I'll want to make but how do I get over the first hurdle.
I’m just recently learning this so just sharing my thought out loud - very interested to hear from others too. For me it’s about setting a deadline, and working backwards (*Cough* Amazonians out there?) to see what are the things that truly matter that I can fit in that timeline, the end goal being getting a story out that I think is worthy of sharing. This simple mindset enables me to let go of things my mind wants to obsess with, that don’t align with my goal. Otherwise, I get into deep overthinking too, and that leads to ideas dying in my head.
THIS! I work in marketing too and as someone who's trying to become an online creator, I relate to everything you said above.
because you are no longer marketing a product towards brands/companies. You are marketing yourself to individuals and what you can do. And other individuals won't follow the established PC social order in lock-step, like the SJW marketing departments for companies will.
62.4K subscriber!! TY for sharing this video...I just quit my job and am pursuing UA-cam full time for a year. I was so scared and your video is bringing me so much comfort
I don't think I'm going to start being a content creator soon. But nevertheless, your vlogs remind me, a recent college grad looking for work right now, that I don't have to work a corporate job or do what everyone else is doing in order to be happy. And also tbh I relate to your inability to focus on things you don't care about. That inability is kinda making it hard for me to apply to jobs in the first place. I'm struggling in life rn, but even if your experiences don't 100% match mine, I relate to them very much. thank you!!
You got this! Many of my favorite youtubers (e.g. doobydobap) started content because they were having trouble finding a job, but content ended up becoming their full time job. For me, having worked for 5 years allowed me to save up and quit without much of a financial burden. However, I do wish that I could have asked myself "What do you really want to do" when I was job hunting in college. Good things take time. You got this, and I'm rooting for you!
Thank you for this video (and thanks to the algorithm for nudging it towards me) - I began flirting with the idea of starting a youtube channel after I reached a point at my job where I was so burnt out that I realized work would never fill the same core need that you have you described: to be seen and feel loved. But I am hopeful that making youtube videos encourages me to spend more time with my own interests. I mean, it would literally force me to take myself seriously, and see and love myself enough to think I am important enough to stand in front of a camera. Which is big. Thank you for nurturing this hope.
This video is one of the ones I have enjoyed the most in a long time. I am also in this self discovery journey through UA-cam and you just reminded me to keep loving the process and not the results. Also another human here playing with videos and sharing thoughts with whoever wants to listen and watch 😊 new subscriber here from Spain! and big congrats for your process and braveness! ✨
I stumbled upon this video and it's reminding me why I made videos back in the day, and why I still post today - regardless of the views or numbers.
I stopped posting for a couple years but still post when I feel like I want to, and am in this interesting rediscovery of UA-cam and why I loved it - hoping to find that community feeling I had back in 2010... wow I feel old saying that. Anyways-- all this, thank you for speaking, I felt so comfortable listening to this!
Awesome to hear how UA-cam transformed your life! It was really inspiring. I’m from Lisbon, Portugal, and I’m excited to keep following your channel and draw some inspiration for my own. Thanks for sharing! 🌟📹
This was so deep. Who could have thought that I could relate with someone from the other side of the world. Thank you.
Stumbled upon your video, and felt like you were talking to me. I've been struggling with making UA-cam videos because video editing is hard on my old laptop, and my phone is on the verge on breaking. But this gave me the motivation and strength to pull myself together and keep going.
Glad the algorithm fed me this video! Started my channel almost 2 years ago at 26 years old, after quitting my job! It has been a great creative outlet and is just plain fun.
As a fellow introvert, I love how down to earth and genuine you are! It’s so refreshing to see content that’s not overly curated and aestheticized🍃
what's crazy is my therapist yesterday was validating me on my fears and insecurities from my childhood that was holding me back from posting consistently on social media. 7:43 was so relatable
I’m happy to hear that you are finally being heard and seen on UA-cam 🙏🏾
Well, I'm not that used to commenting on videos but this one made me think a lot. I'm in my 30's, hopelessly unsatisfied with my full-time job, anxious and miserable about it, and desperately needing to change my life somehow, n to surround myself with people I respect and love. Your words got me thinking about starting my own channel. I think it will be a depressing mess, considering my current mindset, but I think I'll give a try. Thank you for this vídeo, seriously
this video is so sweet and inspiring! i've been wanting to create my own channel for years, but it always felt like the wrong time, like i was too busy, or like starting one without a clear enough vision and motivation is wasteful.
yesterday, unprompted, my mum said she can see us having a youtube channel just showing all the neat places around our city. today, this video showed up for me. i'm not really sure what i want to do, but you've somehow both inspired and calmed me down haha
“To invest your attentional resources to things that truly matter to you” bingo! You just made me realize that’s it. It’s as simple as that. Do things that you genuinely enjoy. I’ve been back & forth about broadening my channel & to make myself more vulnerable. Especially in front of the camera. Introvert problems 🤣 but I think your video & channel is giving me the courage to do it. Liked & subscribed. I’m happy to see your content flourishing. Wishing you the best, thank you ❤️🔥
I'm almost 23, I thought I'm too late to start my own vlogging youtube channel journey. Thank you for your motivation.
Oh my.. this really hits home.. As a fellow introvert, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your perspectives Evelyn😊! I also took a leap last year and became a full-time UA-camr myself and tbh a lot of time I feel down because of the numbers but I feel much better after watching this video! Please keep going💪
I’m rooting for you!! It’s so hard to actually internalize that numbers don’t matter, but please remember this when you feel discouraged, and remember your love for UA-cam. You got this💪
I don't usually comment much on videos, but I wanted to take the time to say I just found your video and channel as I've been falling down the UA-cam rabbit hole of these types of videos. I relate heavily to your situation with parents who didn't share the same vision and compassion towards something you hold interest in. I went to college short term and wasn't into it so dropped out (I'm 25 this year.) I've been in and out of jobs for the exact same reasons as you, inability to focus on small details, uninterested, etc. I started streaming more actually and getting into making videos (on a separate channel) and I'm nearly at 300 subs! It's a small start but it means the world knowing I have a small community who constantly watch my videos, leave likes and interact by leaving thoughtful comments. I know I can grow and get that million, and if not, at least 100k. We got this! Thank you for this video, it just pushes me to work harder.
oml im so happy this video popped up in my feed and i clicked on it - I'm a college student rn who is feeling absolutely so lost and dreading the idea of following the traditional corporate path - i really want to pursue something where i can feel happy doing it in the most natural way and travel the world but sometimes i fear I'll regret not sticking to traditional path haha
Just started my youtube channel as a 29. Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey~
Evelyn, I totally resonate with you, very, very, very much. Almost every single video where you share about your thoughts, your life, and progress, I feel you, 100% totally. From the thought process you have before and after quitting your full-time job, to being raised in an Asian household, and can't sit still for long...everything, really. And I guess that's also why I really, really love watching your videos, listening to your experiences. I feel like we resonate so much that I'd pick up the books that you share you're reading. And one bonus point, I'm also an INFP! Haha! I sincerely wish you all the best in your journey :) Hopefully, we will get to know each other someday.
came here from your other video about editing advice and I love LOVE the way you talk about your love for making videos and how being a small youtuber has its own advantages. I just started out and i know nothing but this whole experience is thrilling to say less. hope you're having a good day. thank you for being.
7:56 THE WAY I FELT THAT COUGH *asian household* 😭🤣
I can relate to you in sooo sooo many ways! love seeing your journey! ty 🫶
Omg 4:28 literally used to be my mindset 😭
The algorithm brought me here! 👌🏻
This video is super relatable and my exact same situation. Even in my videos, my friends say they wish I spoke more in real life due to the introvertedness.
Instant follow from me. I look forward to more of your videos!
You came into my suggestion and I’ve been pushing to watch, though weirdly your thumbnail was staying on my mind. So I came back to watch it from my saved folder and how surprised I am to hear you.
Have been heavily struggling with ADHD recently as a freelancer but after having much thoughts and questioning, my conclusion was exactly the same. 12:02
I did not share this thought to anyone so crazy how it popped up and a reason why I kept coming back to this video.
Awesome vids! Thank you.
this is so motivating to me!! i stopped being consistent with youtube, but i decided i want to try again. I posted my first video back today and hope to continue no matter what!!
It feels scary though, I’m afraid to put too much effort into my videos cause it feels like they can never be good enough in the ocean of other videos. But your video feels reassuring and I need to remember to just enjoy what I’m doing…
I would feel really bad looking at other upcoming content creator’s and seeing their videos doing leagues better than mine, while genuinely thinking mine was better.
I’m so glad to hear somebody else say this out loud because as bad as it sounds, it’s such a real feeling .
And as a fellow corporate drop out with no back up plan, the desperation I was feeling for YouTbe was real. Telling myself that each new video would be the one to blow up, just for it to flop, was really getting to me. And it was really frustrating to fill the algorithm just didn’t like me.
Thank you for this video. I’ve just decided to try make a UA-cam channel, I have ADHD and I struggle with a lot of things, but I want to start making something creative and share my life experience. Your genuine video actually made me feel so much better.
This was really encouraging, and I totally appreciate the vulnerability. And self-compassion was life-changing for me, too, so it made me smile when you started talking about that!
OMG, this "I can focus on things when I care about them" is so me!!
Glad the algorithm suggested me this video because I'm still on the corporate grind and feel like I'm starting YT too late in my life, but this def gave me hope. Congrats on your growing success and thanks for the motivation 🙌
"I'm here, see me, and we' re both not alone"... aaaaaaaaaa
I've been wanting to start youtube for soooo long but my need of being perfect in whatever I do is so frustrating (is so stupid actually, I usually search for genuine videos over "perfection", but when I try doing something I can't help putting sm pressure)
I loved your video!! You've encouraged me quite a lot and made me feel safe
wow. i really needed this. i've been trying to jump off the ledge for yeeeears. my ADHD allows me to hyperfocus on things i love and i just want a space to share them with other people. i have a private snapchat story i vlog on essentially and people keeping up with my life makes me so happy. i overthink and know i won't be perfect at it at the start but i'll learn and get better and can redo videos when i'm better. i don't know why there's such a big mental block but i'm so ready to get it out of the way. thank you for this.
Your video really spoke to me been doing UA-cam for some time now and it does get disheartening to see somethings you put hours into get little attention. Thank you for the reminder UA-cam has changed my life for the better😊
26 yrs old here trying to find my space and do the things I love. I've been wanting to start youtube for almost 7 years now, but it was never the "right time", after seeing your video a month and a half ago I decided to let go of my fears and put myself out there and now I have my own yt channel. Thank you sm
As someone with ADHD I really relate to your struggles and found this super inspiring. Please keep doing what you do!
Oh my goooood thank you so much for sharing the rough times, I have been feeling really discouraged lately, the algorithm hasn't really favoured me much either (to be honest I didn't feed it particularly well either), and I feel like everyone is just like so much faster at getting views and subscribers than me, especially the ones who make it. It's so nice to hear from someone who "made it" but struggled for so long as well. I am 27F and also in tech, I feel so, so miserable. I have nice coworkers and I like data science, but my job is mainly customer support and coding stuff I have no clue about, which is not fun at all. It's extremely stressful, and I feel overwhelmed and anxious every day and I just... I've called in sick for two days in a row now, I just... I just woke up and couldn't do it. I feel so scared that I was just paralyzed like that. I want to quit and do UA-cam and travel a bit :( Lately I've considered if I should quit UA-cam. I just feel so disheartened putting so much work into something and not seeing the results I had hoped for... It's one thing if it's slow but steady growth, but it's just so random. Even if you have a video blow up, it might be the sound of crickets for the next 6 months following that. I just hate how random it is lol... anyway thanks you gave me hope to maybe keep trying for a little more.
I totally get the burnout you feel from work…sorry you have to go through that. It really sucks to feel overwhelmed and anxious every day, and I hope you get to heal🤍 yes to giving UA-cam another shot - when I was feeling miserable at work UA-cam gave me a lot of meaning. I hope it helps you feel better too:)
Your content is like a breath of fresh air 😌 Thank you for your bravery and dedication to post! Sharing is caring but it can also be very hard. Seeing someone else on their self-disccovery journey, and being so open with their trial and errors gives me (and I'm sure sooo many others) so much comfort. Very happy to have stumbled upon your channel!
I'm so greatful this video popped up in my home feed. You are speaking the truth sis. I really relate to that part about being vulnarble online and lonliness. I feel you!
I’m forever grateful to UA-cam for making us feel like we are not alone💌