Earlier this year I challenged myself to make more content for my YouTube channel, Beardo Bloggins. I decided to do this in the form of Daily Vlogs (Video Blogs), partly because they seemed easy to do, film different clips from the day and stitch them together and partly because I wanted to get more confident at appearing on camera. Now I’m closing in on 150 days of vlogging, and there are a few things I’ve learnt in that time.

First, some days are easier than others. I’ve found that some days are quite repetitive, so it often feels quite odd filming separate videos for them. I don’t really want to create content that feels too repetitive, recycling the same things day after day. Sometimes I feel like I’m stuck in a cycle of nothingness, and it’s a struggle to create content that people actually want to watch.

Second, when I originally started my YouTube channel, it was about explaining what life is like living with Autism, ADHD and Dyspraxia. I feel like I struggle to incorporate this kind of content into a vlog and highlight how a neurodivergent person goes about their daily lives, and I wonder if it’s a case of show and don’t tell or if I actively have to continually provide context for what I’m doing and why.

I definitely feel a bit more confident about speaking on camera, so at least I’ve ticked that box in regards to progression and achieving my goals, although I do tend to film more content at home rather than while I’m out and about rather than in public, because I don’t want to come across as the stereotypical obnoxious “influencer”/Content Creator who has to get content no matter what. I realise that other people don’t want to be filmed and are absolutely entitled to their privacy. I totally understand that a few bad actors have tarnished the image of content creation, with some of the “content” that they put out, “pranksters” and “Rage-Bait” content creators being two of the biggest offenders.

My next challenge that I want to do is to put out multiple types of content alongside the vlogs, whether it be videos about aspects of neurodivergent living like I was doing originally and maybe introducing Livestreaming regularly on platforms like Twitch or on YouTube, just to add a bit of variety as well as expanding my skillset with better video editing or “performing” live. I feel like I can still improve my content significantly, and now that I’m more confident with being on camera, now may be the time to do some experimenting.

Overall, I have been enjoying my content creation journey, and I definitely feel like there are more things to come, and I hope people will follow along and enjoy the things I do. I am very much looking forward to this journey, and I hope you are too! Check out my YouTube channel here and my Twitch channel here.

If you enjoy my content and want to support my journey, any donations would be greatly appreciated, as finding permanent work has been very difficult recently, and bills and other expenses have been rising. Obviously, this is not obligatory, and I certainly would never expect or demand any money from anyone. Sharing this post will also be a great way to help me out, so that will also be greatly appreciated!