The monetarization journey beginns!

How I managed to get back on track with YouTube once more

Konichiwa minasan!

This is the first time I am working on social media while traveling on the train. Already convinced that I need noise-canceling headphones 😅

This week is kind of special for me because I managed to script and film my first long-form video in a while. The goal for today was to finish editing, but unfortunately, the A-Cut took WAY longer than expected, and I did not manage to start the B-Cut. However, I am super proud of myself for actually finding the time and energy to make it this far! I still have tomorrow before I want to publish the video, so theoretically, I can do two-night shifts before that. (I probably won’t do it, tho)

For me, it is kind of relieving that I could integrate the filming and scripting process into my week. That gives me the confidence that It might be possible to grow the YT channel while maintaining most of my current lifestyle. I still fear the working load of editing, as I could not finish it in time (yet!), but I guess I just need more time and try-and-error situations before this fear is defeated.

In this context, I would like to share my current motivation boost:

I am following a monetarization challenge from Apryilnne Alter (https://www.youtube.com/@AprilynneAlter). Her determination to actually achieve this goal within 30 days is remarkable! I cathed up with her momentum and decided to follow the burn before it vanished once more. However, I am limited in time and resources, which might actually be a good thing! By accepting my limitations and looking for workarounds, I have to schedule the motivation and energy flow beforehand. This way, I can build a habit of working on social media in general (or at least train my discipline in this regard).

I will share my first video and some thoughts in the next blog post. But For now, I am happy to chill out with some friends and be proud of myself for being back on the YouTube track.

Until next week, Sayonara!

Alandra xx