Finally, I have decided to start blogging. My initial idea was to write a blog first THEN start a tiktok page. I decided to do it the other way around. Now nearly three years on after my first tiktok post I decided to write down what I have discovered and learned along the way.
The first brutal lesson I learned upfront was just how brutally difficult this vlogging thing is. Noone told me what to expect, the initial days were exciting and full of joy and optimisim. Nothing prepared for the future
The chase for views and likes became a challenge, and a constant battle within myself to find ways to stand out and keep gaining more traction.
How hard can it be?
The famous last words of someone who has "Zero" knowledge of how difficult something can be had just entered my mind.
As I proceed on the journey, I have had some wins and losses. The wins I am most proud of are the sheer number of followers who I have helped along their career in a short space amount of time. The losses have been more personal, as the constant pressure to create content has actually made me realise how much I need to improve in my personal time keeping.
Don't take this lightly if you begin!
There is a lot of pressure to keep going, but I am learning to balance it with my personal well-being. People who post and do this never tell you the amount of effort needed to continue, however putting it in balance... it's not as difficult as trying to put a meal on the table for your family, or dealing with difficult situations. This is more like a difficult hobby than a life altering complication. I hope to keep posting more and evolving the content and the channel(s) that I have. I hope I have been some help to you!