How YouTube Changed My Life: 8 Lessons My Experience
A year ago, I was inconsistent, unsure, and honestly scared to put myself out there. Now, with around 2,000 subscribers, I finally feel like I’m on the right path. But it wasn’t always this way.
Today, I’m sharing how YouTube has impacted my life, what I’ve learned, and how I balance it with motherhood and trying to declutter my whole life and home. If you’ve ever felt unsure or stuck about starting YouTube, then this post is for you.
If you prefer to watch instead, you can check out the full video here: How YouTube has changed my life (with 2k subscribers) and 8 Tips for Growth
What I’ve learned? Even if a video doesn’t do well at first, it might take off later. I have videos that started gaining traction weeks after I posted them. So, don’t be discouraged if your views are low in the beginning—your content has a long shelf life.
Now, I care a lot less about what others think. The older I get, the more I realize that the opinions of others don’t pay my bills. If fear is holding you back, just remember: the people who matter will support you. And the ones who don’t? They’re not your audience anyway.
Completely different topics, completely different audiences.
So, if you’re overthinking your content, just post it. You never know what will take off.
One of the biggest time savers? I stopped sourcing music for my videos. Now, I let natural sounds take over, whether it’s the wind chimes at home or the background noise of daily life.
If something in your process is slowing you down, ask yourself:
Right now, I’m not making much money on YouTube. But I know that as I keep posting, my videos will compound, and I’ll be able to contribute more financially to my family.
My long-term goal? To reinvest my YouTube income into outsourcing tasks so I can free up more time for my family while continuing to grow my channel.
If you’re starting YouTube, ask yourself: Why? If it’s financial, what will that money provide for you? If it’s creative, what does that outlet mean to you? The clearer your ‘why,’ the easier it is to stay motivated.
Yeah, sometimes I watch my videos back and wish I looked different, but at the end of the day, this is me. And when I watch my favorite creators, I realize the ones I connect with most aren’t overproduced—they’re just real.
So, my challenge to you: Make a video in your most raw and natural state. And post it.
If you’re overwhelmed, break it down. Focus on learning one thing each week. One week, it could be SEO. Another, thumbnails. Another, writing better descriptions. Over time, it all adds up.
There’s something real and raw about watching someone at the start of their journey. It helps me stay inspired and reminds me that we’re all figuring this out as we go.
What matters most is showing up.
So, what’s holding you back? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your story.
And if you prefer watching instead, don’t forget to check out my video here: How YouTube has changed my life
Today, I’m sharing how YouTube has impacted my life, what I’ve learned, and how I balance it with motherhood and trying to declutter my whole life and home. If you’ve ever felt unsure or stuck about starting YouTube, then this post is for you.
If you prefer to watch instead, you can check out the full video here: How YouTube has changed my life (with 2k subscribers) and 8 Tips for Growth
1. Consistency Over Perfection
This was a big struggle for me. I’m such a perfectionist, and letting go of that mindset was hard. My YouTube journey has been inconsistent, but for the past month, I’ve finally committed to showing up regularly.What I’ve learned? Even if a video doesn’t do well at first, it might take off later. I have videos that started gaining traction weeks after I posted them. So, don’t be discouraged if your views are low in the beginning—your content has a long shelf life.
2. Overcoming Fear and Judgment
I’ve wanted to be on YouTube since it first became a thing. My first video was over 10 years ago, and I was so nervous speaking to the camera. I was young, shy, and not ready for criticism.Now, I care a lot less about what others think. The older I get, the more I realize that the opinions of others don’t pay my bills. If fear is holding you back, just remember: the people who matter will support you. And the ones who don’t? They’re not your audience anyway.
3. Finding What Works
I’m still figuring out what content resonates with my audience. My most popular video? A jet ski trip in New Zealand. My second most popular? A beauty unboxing.Completely different topics, completely different audiences.
So, if you’re overthinking your content, just post it. You never know what will take off.
4. Balancing Motherhood and YouTube
I film when my baby is sleeping or when her dad is playing with her after work. Editing happens in the kitchen while I keep an eye on her.One of the biggest time savers? I stopped sourcing music for my videos. Now, I let natural sounds take over, whether it’s the wind chimes at home or the background noise of daily life.
If something in your process is slowing you down, ask yourself:
Can I simplify it?
Can I remove it completely?
5. YouTube as a Financial and Creative Outlet
Right now, I’m not making much money on YouTube. But I know that as I keep posting, my videos will compound, and I’ll be able to contribute more financially to my family.
My long-term goal? To reinvest my YouTube income into outsourcing tasks so I can free up more time for my family while continuing to grow my channel.
If you’re starting YouTube, ask yourself: Why? If it’s financial, what will that money provide for you? If it’s creative, what does that outlet mean to you? The clearer your ‘why,’ the easier it is to stay motivated.
6. Staying Motivated and Showing Up Authentically
In the past, I overthought everything. I had to have my hair done, makeup on, perfect lighting. Editing took forever. Now? I just show up as I am.Yeah, sometimes I watch my videos back and wish I looked different, but at the end of the day, this is me. And when I watch my favorite creators, I realize the ones I connect with most aren’t overproduced—they’re just real.
So, my challenge to you: Make a video in your most raw and natural state. And post it.
7. Learning as I Go
Most of what I know, I’ve learned from watching other YouTubers, experimenting, and using tools like vidIQ (affiliate). I’ve also asked ChatGPT for help when I get stuck.If you’re overwhelmed, break it down. Focus on learning one thing each week. One week, it could be SEO. Another, thumbnails. Another, writing better descriptions. Over time, it all adds up.
8. Supporting Other Small YouTubers
I’m not just here to grow my own channel—I want to help others, too. I love finding smaller creators and hyping them up. I used to follow all the big YouTubers, but now? Most of my favorite creators are small channels.There’s something real and raw about watching someone at the start of their journey. It helps me stay inspired and reminds me that we’re all figuring this out as we go.
Final Thoughts
If you’re thinking about starting a YouTube channel, my biggest advice is: Just start. It doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t even need to know your niche right away.What matters most is showing up.
So, what’s holding you back? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your story.
And if you prefer watching instead, don’t forget to check out my video here: How YouTube has changed my life
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