Have you ever made a video of yourself, watched it, cringed - and crawled back into the dark limiting hole you came from?
Then, you see these awesome steemers getting upvoted, instsagramers gaining massive followers, youtubers with over a million subscribers, and you want to be one of them. BUT, you’re scared.
You’re scared of putting yourself out there, you’re scared of what others may think, you’re scared that this won’t work out for you. Because, lets face it...it didn’t work the first time you posted something and now you suck at life.
What I have to say to that, is feel the fear and do it anyway. Don’t let fear hold you back from what you really desire to do! If you create things with love, everything else will follow. Don’t be so hard on yourself, you’re new to this. Stop getting discouraged so easily. If something doesn’t work change it up and try try try again. Aren’t you tired of living day to day not doing what you really desire to do?
For me, what I want to do is have a great vlog. One in which people watch and are interested in. If this is something that I have always wanted to do - then why haven’t I picked up the camera, turned it on, faced it to me and just talked?
Fear.
Actually, I have tried before. I hated the outcome and instead of sending my video to the internet I sent it straight to the trashcan. I hated my face, my hair, my voice and the fact that I was so nervous I could get a flow of my words. Fear was literally trapping my voice when I turned the camera on.
Today, I finally decided to say screw you fear - and made my very first vlog and Dtube video. Make sure to watch it below! Hopefully this motivates you to do something you’re scared of today.
Sincerely,
Jane
Link to my video here because I accidentally deleted it or you can click the picture :D
vvvvvvvv
What's up, welcome to Steemit/Dtube.
Thank you!!
Hey great first Vlog and welcome to Steemit!
I happen to be a vlogger too and just recently starting doing well on here! I owe a lot of my growth to the vlogger's guild which is a group of vloggers who banned together to grow with and support each other!
I really think you should join! check it out Here
Looking forward to chatting with you on discord :) #spiderblogger
Hi & Thank you :)
Thats great to know that you're doing well. That vlogger's guild sounds like something I would love to be a part of, thanks again for everything, honestly.
Good Work! Motivating! Thanks and Welcome to the BlockChain!
Thank you for your warm welcome, its honestly been a pleasure.
Welcome on DTube :)
We can feel all the positive vibes coming from you and it's pretty good ;) Even if you was like 'super-nervous' it's well done for a first video.
I encourage you to continue.
Cya ;)
Thank you for the feedback I appreciate that a ton! I will most definitely continue. Everyone, including you, is so supportive!
Wow, that went fast!
Great you checked out @dtube and are so successfull with your first video!!
Keep it up!
No no no, thank you for esteeming my first post and helping me gain some traction, also for recommending I use Dtube as well. I will keep it up, thanks for your support!
Yo! I loved it Dont be scared, continue to perfect the technique and keep growing.
Thank you so much! Will do :)
OMG, I can't present myself in video, you're so great ! Thanks for the example, maybe I'll try it also.
What we need to wrote for the introduceyourself post ?
You should definitely try it, everyone is so motivating and encouraging!
Just write a little bit about you, everyone is different and has a story.
Make sure to you the #introduceyourself hashtag
Hi, I love what you said: "If you create things with love, everything else will follow." Your video is inspirational and motivating, especially to newcomers like me! Upvoted and followed(haha though I just joined and did my intro post, won't be able to add much value to you)! Keep the good vibes coming please.
Well done and well said @paolajane
Thank you @duane.dos :)
New DTuber here and I also struggle with fear/anxiety. I really want to make videos but i never really know what to say, so i give up often. Your video has helped set my mind straight though. I can't succeed if i don't try, and if i ever doubt myself again, i'll be back to get re-motivated. Thank You Again.
Congratulations for taking the leap and choosing love over fear.
Welcome to the Steemit community!
Thank you so much, same to you! :)
YES! I support you vlogging!
Be Encouraged! You feel good about this now??? Wait until that 7 day time clock pays out you're first post! Oh yeah... That is for real!!
Welcome into Steem!
Hahah yes thats definitely going to be a hefty bonus! :) Thank you for welcoming me.
we welcome you to steemit which is a good page to post original bloggers
Thank you! Thats why I am doing it :D its such a great platform and I am definitely going to use it to my advantage.
Wao! This is very inspiring, seeing that you've been able to overcome fear and sharing this to also help folks like me do the same, i pray it happen soon. Looking forward to reading more from you. Thanks for sharing @paolajane
Hey! Thats awesome that was my goal, that makes me really happy to hear.
Just enjoy what you create!
I felt the same way when I started my YouTube channel...super critical of myself and not wanting to post anything that wasn't 'perfect'. I've gotten over it to some extent but the insecurities are always there in some form.
Good for you for being open about your fears and doubts. Seeing things like that make people feel like they're not weird or alone. Good luck here on steemit!!!
Really well put together video! I can see you doing really big things on steemit soon!
Excited to see the rest of your vlogs, keep it up!
Thank you <3 Cant wait to make more content!
Amazing video !
I struggle with fear everyday and this motivate me to keep trying and create video's. Thank u and keep up the good work.
Heyyy,
thank you so much, thats was my goal! And honestly its people like you and these kinds of comments that really make people like me want to put ourselves out there in the first place.
You're awesome! I recognize the nervous feeling of putting yourself out there. Just keep going and I'm sure you will gain a lot of followers encouraging you and upvoting your posts! :)
Haha it's so nerve wrecking!
Thank you a ton for your uplifting comment :)
Another dtube Vlogger, yesssss. You have great confidence and I'm sure you'll do well in this new medium :)
Haha YAY, I love the warm welcome.
Honestly, what a great community to be a part of. Checking your vlogs out now!
oh dear god... haha
LOL
Congratulations @paolajane! You have completed some achievement on Steemit and have been rewarded with new badge(s) :
Click on any badge to view your own Board of Honor on SteemitBoard.
For more information about SteemitBoard, click here
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word
STOPHi @paolajane. so happy to find you here. I love making connections and meeting friends from all over the world. I will follow you and I hope you do the same. :)
Thats so great, this seems like a great space to develop friendships.
I will definitely take a look at your blog :)
Welcome to Steemit!
Nice first Steemit vlog!!!
Yes! I love the facing your fears and doing things out of your comfort zone.
You are going to love it here! ;)
@acromatt, I look up to you. Congrats on 3k!
Thank you for your support :)
Great article, I'm this close to starting a vlog myself, and you might have just given me that final nudge.. :-) Thanks!
Oh yayyyy thats awesome that was exactly what I intended to do! :D
So much value. Thanks so much Paolajane!
No no, thank you for being so accepting of me!
Love the enthusiasm and self- motivation girl! :D You are doing awesome!!!
@polebird, you're the best! Thank you :)
Good for you! Yeah, I freeze completely when the camera comes on. I just can’t get out of my own head. You’re doing great 😊
Thank you so much for posting. This motivates me so much because i'm in the same situation right now as you were. can't do videos because of fear.
Congratulations @paolajane, this post is the second most rewarded post (based on pending payouts) in the last 12 hours written by a Newbie account holder (accounts that hold between 0.01 and 0.1 Mega Vests). The total number of posts by newbie account holders during this period was 2230 and the total pending payments to posts in this category was $1132.90. To see the full list of highest paid posts across all accounts categories, click here.
If you do not wish to receive these messages in future, please reply stop to this comment.
thx this is cool
hello wellcome .... successes in your future plans ... un abrazo paola :)
Muchas gracias se lo agradezco!
That title pulled me here
Just wait till you see my next one!
Amazing vlog! Glad that you could conquer your fear and post it here. I loved it. Keep it up. I will look forward to seeing more from you. Steem On!
Thank you @firepower! Will do :D
Loving these comments for sure, already working on my next video
You are most welcome. I will look forward to seeing your next video soon. :)
This is amazing content @paolajane , your video is very inspirational! Keep striving for your dreams and you’ll fulfill your every fantasy! You have me tuned in now , I support you and will be following your journey . Peace & Love
Hey there! Thank you so much I appreciate it so much, thank you for the love and support. Wow this is incredible.
welcome my dear
Thanks a ton!!!
👍
Keep on vlogging, girl. You are a natural. <3
AW thank you so much :) I definitely will keep them coming! Thanks for your support, its whats gunna keep me going!
Jane, you explained everything I'm trying to work on! I'm actually a videographer and have been filming people for years, but I'm actually terrified of being on camera. This has definitely inspired me to go out of my comfort zone. Keep it up!!
WOW thats crazy, I would love to see some of your work. I'm sure if and when you do decide to jump in front of the camera, its going to be legen.... wait for itttt..... DAIRY!!
Welcome on Steem Paola! Have fun!
Thank you @teamsteem, I'm afraid that I'm already having way too much fun!
Awesome post! I laughed because I've done the same things when stepping into video outreach... I even still cringe when seeing the thumbnail that inevitably shows the most awkward hand and face movements that I end up boosting on Facebook, haha!
You rock for moving beyond the self judgement and fear though, fuck yeah! Happy vlogging and steeming!
kiss kiss
THANK YOU! I appreciate you more than you know!
Haha I cringe immediately after, but you know what? Screw it. Its only a limitation, honestly!
Growing pains are temporary!
Well I'm glad you overcame the fear, because that was awesome! And you are so stunning!!! and you are very motivating ;)
Omg thank you for that compliment haha I just turned on the camera and didn't care about what I looked like. I'm tired of being self-conscious.
Im glad I was able to motivate you!
Great intro, welcome on steemit!
Thank you so much!
1st vlog and this good of a response from the community?? You're amazing @paolajane, continue pushing forward!!!
Yeah I feel so loved here haha. Thank you so much I appreciate your support :)
team uganda we are also fired up to start making videos
Yay!! Go team Uganda :) wishing you all the best!
welcome to steem girlll, hope you love it!!
Hey thank you!! I already do love it :)
If it weren't for people like you, I'd have no hope. Salute!!
Salute!! Thank you for that comment :)
Welcome to Steemit!!
I'm not good at English, but your intro is very awesome!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)
yes girl, get it. well done for breaking through and getting that first one done, the rest are easier from here on in.
Haha, thank you so much!! It does seem to be getting a little easier day by day as I'm getting used to being in front of the camera :)
yeah just look into the lens, consider the remote audience, don't look at the screen, connect with the audience and then everything is good! :)
Still getting used to all of it :) in my last vlog I look at the screen too much haha thank you for all your tips!
Still getting used to all of it :) in my last vlog I look at the screen too much haha thank you for all your tips!
This is exactly why I started creating daily videos! I got tired of cringing and cowering every time a camera turns on me. It's still not easy for me, and it shows, but you look like a natural!
I just checked you out! Such good stuff, I love it! I’m glad you decided to vlog daily, you’re awesome.
You are so right! It is very easy to get discouraged!
I started making videos when all the OG youtubers did, but my family found out and made fun of me. If I continued, despite what they said, I could have been working on a huge channel.
Don't ever let people tell you that you can't do something. If they say that, it's mostly because THEY CAN'T.
Hope to see you keep vlogging on here!
You are so right! It is very easy to get discouraged!
I started making videos when all the OG youtubers did, but my family found out and made fun of me. If I continued, despite what they said, I could have been working on a huge channel.
Don't ever let people tell you that you can't do something. If they say that, it's mostly because THEY CAN'T.
Hope to see you keep vlogging on here!
welcome to steemit!!!!!!!!!!!