Why I Vlog: The Mental Health Hack No One Talks About

No.244 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I’m recording this on the way to the dentist because, let’s be real, the last few days have been chaotic! Between the heavy snow in Germany and helping out my neighbor by walking her dog, my "daily" upload schedule took a hit. But instead of giving up, I’m using this 10-minute window to talk about why it is so vital to keep your goals simple—especially when life feels overwhelming. In this video, I explain the "Why" behind my vlogging journey. For me, it’s not about the views; it’s about mental health. I talk about the power of "offloading" your thoughts. Just like journaling or therapy, verbalizing what's in your brain helps you gain a fresh perspective and stops those thoughts from spiraling when you're trying to sleep. I also share my "reset" techniques, like using retro gaming to clear my mind between big tasks. If you’ve been struggling to start a new habit—whether it’s working out, saving money, or creating content—my advice is to remove the obstacles. I use a simple DJI Pocket 3 and one-take recordings to ensure I don't have the excuse of "needing to edit." If you make your habit as second nature as brushing your teeth, you stop being someone who tries to do something and become the person who is a creator or an athlete. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Life updates & busy schedules 01:04 - Making time for what matters 02:14 - Vlogging as mental offloading 03:45 - The therapy of verbalization 05:12 - Why I do one-take vlogs 07:15 - Simplify your tools to build habits 08:06 - The "Small Habits" philosophy 09:54 - Outro & Final Thoughts ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬