Chatty GRWM・Feeling The Pressure To Have My Sh*t Together | Lucy Moon
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- Today we have a cruelty-free chatty grwm - feeling the pressure to have my sh*t together. Chatting about Instagram and influencer culture and the pressure to have things sorted when really life isn't all that perfect 💁♀️This is basically a vid to tell you I'm going to be making chattier vids again lol
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Hey pals, thanks for watching! Two small things:
1) Adding a small trigger warning for disordered eating & thinspo, 6:15 - 7:01
2) I’m doing a little Lucy Moon community census - if you’ve got five minutes, please get involved! www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJJQH7J
Thank you ✨❤️
I filled out the survey, but really, I wish there was a way for you to just make the content that makes you happy and proud without having to cater to others while still making the money you need. Idk. Videos are more interesting when the creator's heart is in them. TL;DR You do you girl
Really appreciate the trigger warning ❤️lots of content creators wouldn't think of doing this x
I just hope you find a way to take risks again without having to consider their consequences to much. Also can I just say: I love your capsule wardrobe videos. They are so inspiring to me (a person that is still on her journey of finding her own style)
i'm currently overflowing with stress and getting the notification for this video helped so much with my anxiety, also Lucy's voice is just generally calming and lovely thanks Lucy for being a bright light in an occasional grey world
Hey Lucy, I`m a silent subscriber for quite some years now and I want to say, that I still love your videos! Even after all those years. I only have to admit that the videos at the end of last year felt a little bit less like you in a way - more professional and sponsor oriented maybe? It felt like the typical lucy vibe has gone missing for a while, but I`m very happy to see it back! I`m very aware that everbody goes through different life phases und people change constantly, but somehow you have managed to preserve your core (at least, in the dregree you want to show us) and I`m very happy about that.
Would def buy some ~soft girl aesthetic~ merch
I like this conceptualization of the "unsafe safe space" on certain corners of the internet where you feel like you can indulge in all the negative things you shouldn't
I am normally not a commenter, but I thought I would share that I love this video!! Lucy, I could literally listen to you talk about things forever. You are always so thoughtful. Thanks for sharing ♥️
don't forget that we follow you because we are interested in YOU, not looking for a replacement for a fashion magazine! I totally relate to the feeling that Instagram is getting so produced and professional, but as someone who works in social media, there is a real desire for authentic, unedited content! keep on being you and people will follow (no pun intended) love you Lucy
honestly, I would just love to see more videos about your music taste, life in London, even your apartment search (I live in the US but I'm always fascinated by how apartment searching is the same/different in other countries)
I love how honest you are with your content Lucy. It's one of the reasons I love watching your videos. I've never seen somebody explaining so elegantly all the problems that come with being a youtuber. Sometimes it feels so weird to find out that someone you admire so much doesn't see themselves the same way. I love that you address your insecurities. Also I love ur soft girl aesthetic and your thumbnails. Hope you feel creatively energised in your new home. 💜
Luc I have so badly missed these GRWM’s!! You’re transparency online is so fresh and welcome omg I love you
Corrina Roslynn ikr!! So rare now with creators xx
I keep coming back to your channel for these videos. As a dude, I don't really find the makeup/fashion stuff of interest but your chats and the way you are on screen is a perfect gauge for someone doing it right on RUclips. Doing your own thing is so much more important, integrity is the most overlooked part of RUclips culture. (Y)
Something I think sets you apart from a lot of other youtubers is the content like this video, when you talk about and analyze RUclips and internet trends in general. I personally find that topic really interesting and I haven't seen too many other youtubers talk about it so honestly and openly as you. The fact that this kind of job hasn't existed for a long time, I think leaves a lot of questions about the "correct" way of handling your career as an influencer or youtuber. It's definitely very interesting to hear about the way this career works, love your chatty videos about it!
Olivia Skinnar Yes!! One of my favourite things about Lucy xx
I really like your content for the fact that it is real, honest, simple and almost every video you post adds a lot of value for me. I hate clicking a video on youtube and realizing i’m just wasting my time. This doesn’t happen to me with your channel, it’s the total opoosite :).
I definitely think that it's possible to make successful videos without clickbaiting. Look at Jenna Marbles or Safiya Nygaard, their videos are usually titled exactly what they are, and the thumbnails are usually not misleading in any way. I think that's one part of their success, you trust that you will get exactly what it says on the tin and not be tricked or fooled into watching something you didn't sign up for.
the title is exactly what is in the video, but it's still outrageous enough to draw attention. (which is something lucy talked about)
Hey Lucy! Just filled out the survey and noticed one thing: in the section where you ask the survey taker's gender, you have as options "man" and "woman", and then "trans man" and "trans woman". This may seem small, but if you can go back and edit it, you should consider making the man and woman options "cisgender man" and "cisgender woman". It seems inconsequential, but by creating categories labeled "man" and "woman" that are notably separate from "trans man" and "trans woman", you're implying that to be a trans woman or trans man is not to be, respectively, a Woman or a Man. I knew what your intent was, I just thought you might think about rewording it a bit more tactfully!
ur skin is looking bomb perhaps a skincare routine??? as an acne sufferer I'm all ears for any tips xxx
lulu wren skincare routine only makes your skin worse with all the chemicals
Hey Lucy! Watching this video and hearing your honesty made my Sunday morning. I know you may be feeling doubtful about your content/your place on RUclips lately but I want you to know that the space you create on here is difficult to find paralleled anywhere else. There are very few creators on here that express themselves and create content in a way that their viewers can learn from and can relate to. Instead, I find RUclips has morphed into a space where the majority of viewers watch content that depicts a lifestyle that is so far out of reach to the point where it becomes mere entertainment. I want to thank you for remaining so grounded and approachable - listening to you sort through your emotions is such a comfort because it creates such a sense of community, where we are all just trying to figure out out and keep it together! Does that make sense? Sending love from Canada
Never commented before but consistently watched the majority of videos you post for years - I would say you’re probably one of the only channels I watch this consistently? I think that’s due to how real you seem as a person so no matter if the content necessarily relates to me I still wanna watch? Just keep doing you and create the stuff you wanna create. The rest will come naturally 🌺
my number one reason to watch your videos is you, your style, your personality, I love the ones where you're just chatting about your thoughts, doing what makes you happy, it's the best. I think if you tried to be like other RUclipsrs I wouldn't love your videos as much, but you be you and I'll watch every video 👍👍❤️
Lucy I totally feel your comments about tumblr specifically with thinspo, I struggled with an ED a couple years ago and still struggle with it now but tumblr was a major source of "thinspo" for me and really helped me to spiral so I understand exactly where you're coming from. I also really love how you talk about instagram and curating your feed into only things that don't negatively impact you because I definitely have friends who I love irl but their instagrams can become very triggering and difficult for me so I really agree with your thoughts that you should never feel obligated to follow anyone online
I don’t generally comment but have been watching you for ages now and really love your videos. I generally watch them when I feel down or stressed and they really help. I don’t really click on new thumbnails, just watch all of the videos of people I follow, who I generally find from collaborations or recommendations from you tubers I already watch. Judging this thumbnail objectively though, it would be perfect for me, honest, relatable and chilled, keep doing what you’re doing ❤️😊
part of the reason why i really like your videos is because they feel so genuine. like you said, you dont really do clickbait, you dont do titles in all caps, you do your thing, you have really nice thumbnails. not a lot of people have the same uniqueness to their videos that you do
Honestly I love Lucy's chatty videos so much, they're somehow so relaxing and I always find myself in such a calm and good mood afterwards
These are probably my favourite kind of videos to watch, I find them so relaxing!!! 💛💛
Hi Lucy. I've been watching you for years now and have had the pleasure of meeting you one summers day on Oxford Street. I think for me, the reason I watch you is that I simply enjoy hearing about what your views on topics are, and what clothes/lifestyle you are into. For me, I feel I have a nice bubble on RUclips of content that holds no drama. I watch people such as yourself and Anna Newton and Lily Pebbles and like that your content changes just like as you get older as what you want to talk about will change too. For me, it's not a trend or clickbait titles. I just like you from what I know you to be like from what you have shared and will continue to support you in whatever content you want to create.
when I started watching youtube (waaay too late) you were one of the first I found. I’m not a daily youtube watcher.. I’m not obsessing or fangirling over any youtuber (maybe bc of my age?), but I like some good inspiration, a good chat or some feel-good-entertainment. And I find myself keep clicking on your more chatty videos. Like your “crisis” videos. it sounds bad, BUT they are so real. I love how you take us along with you on your journey, with maturity. You’ve thought things through. So naturally I clicked on this little chatty video. it’s a nice way of waking up. you’re aesthetic is appealing and you yourself are calm in a calming way. So if you need any feedback, I really enjoy your nice, chill, let’s talk, down-to-earth videos like these. Those videos are how I would describe you (but again, I was late to the youtube-game).
I've missed watching you just talk about intimate stuff and life, but only make the vids you really want to make
Your rant about social media was honestly me a month ago. I had private accounts on instagram and Twitter and it was just a cesspool for negativity, I was so negative towards myself and others and it turned me into someone I'm not.
I didn't hear this as complaining.
You've spoken before about how people (I.E. your old neighboor) think youtubers don't do any work and that it is a very lazy job - what I heard in this video, was you explaining (not as an answer to that statement, but just as facts, just as your everyday life reality) how many factors go into being successful in this field AND how complex every situation is, for every channel, every youtuber, every kind of creative, every kind of personality.
Ugh. I love this video so much. 10/10 explaining. Thank you for enriching the internet with your thoughts and feelings. I've thought a lot about all of this, since I was 14, even though I'm not a youtuber. Thank you for vocalising it to all of us.
SO: I admire you, for continuing to march on for what you want creatively and community-wise here on this platform and for not giving up, even when it gets tricky and uncomfortable.
Hope you have a wonderful evening, Lucy
So in regards to how your channel was at its best in 2017, I think you kind of have to look at it like this;
When you think about your close friends, you can probably remember a time where you had some really deep conversations where you shared some stuff that is really important to who you are as a person. But after you’ve had that period of sharing and getting really close, the friendship levels out. You talk about day to day stuff, but it’s comfortable and you still have that level of closeness.
I feel like I fell in love with your channel in 2017, because you opened up and I was like “woah this girls really interesting”. But I completely understand how that wasn’t sustainable. I wouldn’t expect you to constantly talk about your life in that way because it’s really draining.
But the thing is I’m still here, I’ve watched every single one of your videos. Because it’s almost like hanging out with a close friend. I tend to put your videos on when I’m getting ready in the morning because they’re familiar and comforting.
I think you put too much pressure on yourself to constantly be reaching perfection. I agree that your Paris video was one of the best you’ve made, it’s beautiful. But it’s almost nicer when those videos are more sporadic, it’s a thing to look forward to.
Basically I’m saying that you’re doing really great.
We love you Lucy! Xx
I love this analogy! Thank you for sharing it with me
i am a HUGE fan of your thumbnails, its nice to see handwritten titles in a soft font rather than the ALL CAPS white text with black drop shadow $!$!$!$! titles that make up a lot youtube at the moment and not being part of that trend catches my attention for sure
I completely understand and agree about the whole tumblr, negative feeling thing. That's why I quickly was off of it, and regarding Instagram-- I periodically go through my following and have really thought, how does looking at this person's pictures make me feel about myself? and it it's not good, then I'll unfollow or mute their stories (because I tend to just go on IG for the stories now). and for me, I personally am always really looking forward to your GRWM and videos in general. Like every time I look for a lookbook or grwm video, I always think of yours and specifically that one Valentine's lookbook you did a few years ago and I want to find more videos like that. But I hope you're doin well, have a nice day Lucy :)
when you mention you being a performer it made me think of a discussion we had in one class about how we are, in a certain way, always performing conforming the place we are... so, we are all performers and it's not a bad thing! it's just us being humans and having many facets, which makes us intersting and amazing
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I just want to say I relate so much. I feel like there’s always so much pressure on people to have a plan and their life together but it’s not like that. It’s okay not to know what comes next. Sending lots of love💕
you mentioned the 168 hours in Paris and omg I remember watching that about 5 times just cause of how seamless and artistic it was. also keep going with your vids - subscribers will always come and go!
Hiya Lucy, first of all can I just say I’ve loved your content for years, and your mindset and positivity are so inspiring to me !! In terms of thumbnails, I personally rarely tend to look at them and I find that titles are more of what gets me to click on a video. But the overarching factor is the personality of the creator, because if I fall in love with them I’m gonna keep coming back:) I hope everything looks up for you a little more soon x
I love the “soft girl aesthetic” that’s what brought me to this channel & you talking about advice ❤️
I can not get over how beautiful the soft girl thumbnail is.
Lucy, I enjoy your videos since about 4 or 5 years. Even though you changed your content etc. Just be aware that there are people standing by you no matter what you change. I can't answer your questions, what's a good thumbnail, what's the most popular content and so on. But your videos are still inspiring, fun, chill and I just enjoy watching them and I'm probably not the only one. So I guess some of us will always stay with you...
I recently found myself being so involved in making my Instagram look aesthetic, I was obsessed! I ended up making a new private account and decided to spam post photos from my year in order with no filter, and because I didn’t have any followers and I kept it private I found that I enjoyed it more. I ended up closing my main account and moving to my private one fully, letting only my closest friends follow. It’s really helped getting over being obsessed with how things look online ❤️
yeah instagram makes everyone have the same style, every trendy coffee shop have the same interior, every tropical vacation look the same... I'm happy that I can live a life without it, but if I needed it for a job I would probably keep it as a work task rather than a spare time killer.. I'd try to re-frame it as a tool for my job. Enforcing really strict boundaries with social media is probably the closest you'll get to having a healthy relationship with it, if you have to have it in your life.
I don’t really click your videos as much as I used to. That’s mainly because I feel my tastes are changing as is your content. So videos like this don’t usually spark my immediate interest even though once I click and watch I know I’ll enjoy it as I did! (Nothing to do with your thumb nails they’re on point) It’s an odd thing when your sole income and general life is dependent on other people’s options and perceptions of you which is so sad cause it can easily become so self destructive... wow we’ve got to love when we want a creative career but you’ve got to suffer fools for the love of your craft x I love listening to your opinions and I have a really deep respect for you Lucy x Don’t suffer fools gladly
I’m a big fan of thumbnails that have a pleasing colour scheme (warm tones or cool tones being matched nicely) - not necessarily just in the photo but also with the text and doodles/drawings. Any text used that is clear/to the point/linked to the title of the video is also helpful! Not too busy or too overwhelming is also a plus. Having said that, a majority of the time I click on a video where I know the creator and I like their content. I always click on things I know I will like based on past content (like your content for example!) ps: I’m really enjoying your videos! Loving it all! X
at least for me personally it’s not just about the thumbnail, but i like thumbnails that are bright and aesthetically pleasing.
Also totally get you on feeling pressured to follow people you know!!! I had this problem and finally decided - what does it matter? If they come for me I’ll have an answer, it’s not a direct hit on them! And I’ve been so much healthier for it.. 💓
I always love everything you do 💕 you’re such a lovely person and in my opinion your content is unique and amazing. it seems like there’s so much pressure on youtubers to be a certain way or fit in the same “box” but you being you and doing what you want is so much more appealing.
for some reason i hadn't been watching your videos lately but now i just realized how much i missed them
I've been a subscriber for like forever now and I still really enjoy your videos. You have really calming vibes even when you talk about a life crisis haha. I don't really click because of the thumbnail, I already know i'm going to love your video. And one more thing, I don't think you should feel pressured to make certain content because of how the other current fashion and beauty youtubers are making theirs. I think your style of videos (especially your old ones) are very unique and very pleasing and that's personally what makes you one of my favorite youtubers to watch.
I genuinely love all of your videos and have watched every single one of them since I found your chanel. I believe it's your genuine soft honest content that I know I will get every time I click on your videos. Your thumbnails are special enough in my opinion. Wishing you the best and hope you'll keep making content that you are pleased with. Much love ❤
You and AM with Amy have inspired me to start doing chatty GRWM xx
In terms of your thumbnails- at least surrounded by the other people I'm subscribed to, they tend to get lost. I think they are very aesthetic and well-composed, but their lack of contrast and white/neutral backgrounds cause them to blend in with the youtube background. I don't think you need to use clickbait but I think that increasing the amount of contrasting tones in your thumbnails could make them stand out more :) Hope this helps!
Hey Lucy. I am also in the middle of a move and it makes university way harder to deal with. I get that moving makes you loose motivation and energy - my room full of boxes is not exactly the most energizing space. We will get through it you and I :)
You’re one of my absolute favorite you tubers!!! Omg I love your thumbnails and I get so excited whenever you drop a new vid 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Youre doing such an amazing job at staying true to yourself online Lucy! Its one of the (many) reasons I enjoy your channel, you always seem to be consistent with your content over time, it just feels REAL and honest to me and thats rare to find on this platform. Whenever I watch other vloggers it seems they let themselves get carried away by that media pressure, which may get them more subs but the content is poorer in my way of seeing things, or they end up losing their vision of their channel I guess. Keep up the great work
Loved this video. Just wanted to say that with your channel I watch all your videos because I am a long term subscriber and know that I love your content. In terms of new youtubers, I tend to be drawn to the imagery within the thumb nail (which I think you're nailing btw). I rarely look at the title in depth. Love ya RUclips Lucy 👍
As a filmmaker who follows a lot of photographers and filmmakers of varying professional stages it can get SUPER hard to not compare myself and I feel like I’m constantly swinging between inspired as hell and a crushing pressure to keep up
Mood
it really bugs me that your views have been going down because I have no idea why?? I absolutely love your videos, they're visually pleasing and beautiful, the content is great and relevant and you have such a smart, open and sympathic personality and in no way have I seen any negative changes. hope you'll get through this without losing your creative self!
Lucy!! I love this for so many reasons. I love your fashion and beauty content; you're definitely the person I take the most inspiration from when trying to figure out my own style - but I have defintely been missing your Paris 168 hours video style recently. You are a wonderful videographer and seeing that style and aesthetic is really "soul-feeding" for lack of a nicer-sounding term. I'm so excited to hear you'll be doing more of that - and more intimate content of course is always lovely, like we're all hanging out in our pjs and having a chat with a mug of tea or something.
I’ve missed these chatty videos. My favourites are these types and the 168 videos. I’m not really into beauty videos so I come for the other content. ❤️
Ive been feeling like shit week really. I’ve had so many breakdowns, more than I’ve ever had before, so thank you so much for this video. It really calmed me down 💞
Ahhh I love this video! In the way you talk you make me feel as if we’re friends :). Share what you want to share Lucy, and keep your mental health as your priority
I am definitely a subscriber that clicks on your thumbnails because I just like watching you, rather than the content.
I was just thinking about missing ur chatty grwm vids and now i'm honestly blessed wowee xxxx
Perfect Saturday morning bed content ❤️
7:05-7:28 ingeniously put. You get it, thank you!
Also you don't seem like you're complaining to me, I love how much you care about your job and you talked about some really important stuff in this video
I love your thumbnails that is one of the reasons why I click on the video ❤️
you are always a treat Lucy! love you forever 🖤
I never comment on videos, but I like your content because of its simplicity and good vibe. I usually watch your vids in the morning, because I like something that’s perfect to start the day while drinking a cup of tea. Everyone do her survey to help her with analytics! Although you should add a few options for people that don’t have social media. I’d follow you if I hadn’t deleted Instagram!
Is this video a result of the community survey? Cuz this is one of the things I wanted to see more of, it's awesome that you're really responsive to your audience's opinions!
I genuinely love your fashion (especially) and beauty content. I don't follow any fashion/beauty content on Instagram at all. I just don't get anything from looking at pictures. I love the way you do your fashion videos. I don't think you need to compare yourself to mainsteam fashion bloggers/vloggers because you do your own thing really well. Although I also follow some other people who do fashion content, none of these are the big fashion vlogger channels. Those style of videos are just overdone and over commercialized to me. I also just genuinely love your style!
I really really loved this video!! It makes so much sense that you had to stop making really intimate content for a while, and looking after yourself is so important, and also really valuable to me as an audience member because it encourages me to do the same. Having said that, I have missed your more personal content as well, and I'm excited to potentially see more videos like this, if that is what you want to do, and you can find a balance that's healthy and sustainable for you!! I'm also having a bit of a life crisis at the moment in terms of what I want to do with my life, and it was reassuring to see someone who I find really creatively inspiring also figuring things out - it's nice to see that once you decide on doing one thing, that isn't what you have to do forever.
In terms of what makes me click on videos - thumbnails are important for me in terms of new creators who I don't know, but I have kind of a mental list of people (including you!) who whenever they upload I will 90% of the time immediately watch their video. I'm not sure if that's helpful to you, but thought I could at least share my experience.
It feels like the universe has sent you! I’ve been wondering, if people get stressed of not having their stuff together. It’s such a vicious cycle of stress on top of stress and right now I’m so deep in it.... argh.... I just started watching the video so I’m not really sure if that’s what you mean but I’m looking forward to the video!! ☺️❤️
Watching this as I get ready to go to work before I come home and spend my Saturday night revising for my a-levels. I am also feeling very overwhelmed by so many things and I can see the way it is impacting me and my work and I am struggling to now how to cope with it? It's one of those things I know will pass but is super difficult x
Hi Lucy! I wanted to say first that I love your content, and the candid chats like this one. I have noticed, though, that I tend to become a bit more disconnected when you talk about youtube, and "influencer struggles" (for the lack of a better term). I understand this is a huge part of your life, but I would assume for a lot of us it's hard to relate to. I would love to hear more chats like this on topics like friendship, love, money... Just a thought. Lots of love!
More chatty GRWM please! You Tube was the ]started as a tiny little nerdy hobby that blew up into a performance of 'self' now that 'self' has been branded and monitised. It is finding a balance what engages you, you audience and allows you to make a living.
Aw I did notice your hair before you said anything! Looks cute 💜
I don't know why anyone wouldn't like your videos, I think they're great! Love a chatty GRWM, love a 168 hours, love an outfit vid and loveeeee when you have chats with your friends on camera 😃 the period vid a while back was 👌🏼👌🏼it's all fab so just wanted to let you know that! Also, kinda fancy your friend Lan 😝
It's really intresting that you don't think Instagram is your strong point, because I specifically followed you on Insta after RUclips for so many years BECAUSE it's your page is so beautiful. I think sometimes we can be too harsh on ourselves.
That’s such an interesting perspective, thank you for sharing! Again, maybe it shows how much my use of IG has distorted how I perceive my own content?
great vid 😊 love the chilled chats plus that zoom in face was the one! 😂🤣
Hi Lucy ! imo I think Victoria in inthefrow makes clickbait titles, but it makes me watch them and although I feel slightly clickbaited, her content is usually really good so I don’t feel cheated !so maybe a good balance
I would really like to hear about other projects you're working on, if it's not against contract of course. It would be really cool to see what else you're working on outside of RUclips.
I don’t know if this is helpful but I was thinking about why I click on videos recently (i watch a lot less youtube than i did) and i decided it DOES have a lot to do with the thumbnail, and without fail, I always watch Jenn Im’s videos. Something about her thumbnails makes me immediately either watch the video or add it to my watch later!
They are always incredible! I believe she hires someone to help her make them - I’ve always admired Jenn for knowing when to bring on extra help while keeping it authentic.
A tip: insta now has a mute button, so if you are following someone and dont want to look at their content but feel that you have to follow them, you can now mute both their stories and their posts.
No matter what you post, I’m going to watch it, no matter the thumbnail, title, etc, really. Because I just go hey, Lucy’s cool, I like Lucy. That’s not helpful or constructive in anyway, lol, but I just really enjoy your presence and I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling this way. 💛
I love your videos. You are very real and that's important on RUclips (I think...).
Also, I think we have a lot in common, so that probably means that I am more inclined to watch your videos over other content creators! I'm from Italy and I found out about your channel when I moved to the Uk, so I don't watch as many english-speaking RUclipsrs, but I aways make sure to watch your videos :)
In the mean time maybe have a look at air b’n’b for shooting videos? I have friends who use it for nice backgrounds, might spark some inspiration to have a fresh setting and it’s not too expensive :)
Completed the survey. Thanks for uploading such a real and honest video :)
I think your overall aesthetic is so calming so when the thumbnails are like you looking happy and smiley and still kind of aesthetic it makes me more excited to click on your videos? But idk if I can be specific about that- I think the white brush-style lettering and doodling is nice too, adds a bit of interest Vs a standard screenshot.
Also I completely feel the news sludge of our political climate at the moment, it is SO overwhelming and you have to stay informed daily but on an emotional level I really don't want to know, it's just that duty to know what's going on because it all feels Important.
I think the content that's more about your opinions and life is interesting, and I'd love to hear you talk more about that balanced, doing-the-best-you-can attitude to trying to be ethical because people can be so binary and reductive about ethics, but I recognise that if that brings you tonnes of abuse you may not want to as much
i really like your thumbnails and your videos in general! we can see the effort you put into them and i'm excited to see what you'll add to your content and such :-)
I find your style and your voice so calming. I am a graphic designer and I find your videos inspiring as I think I have quite a similar aesthetic. I'm also really loving your thumbnails because they look clean, minimalistic, relaxing... Your instagram's great for the same reasons.
By the way, do you have any ongoing podcasts or are you planning one for the future?
What makes me click on a video is a) the thumbnail being aestheticaly pleasing (lighting, colour coding, etc) and
b) the title being something concrete. I personally dont like vlogs, but im okay with a mix of chatting and something specific like grwm, routines, styling, review etc.
However it does help that i already follow you and know you can express yourself and your style is interesting, and, well, youre Brittish. That very often sells it to me (which i know is silly but it feels closer to me being from Europe than American yt-ers)
Hope this was helpful and constructive :)
honestly I agree with every single thing you said
i was gonna say that jennamarbles has realistically (outrageous titles) but that's because she does some crazy things sometimes and she's built an audience with her older videos
I really love the way your makeup looks in this!! I think I use youtube different than the average person, I always go directly to my subs page and that's pretty much all I ever watch, besides the occasional suggested vid or if someone shares a link. The trend toward clickbait-y titles and thumbnails actually really annoys me; I find myself less likely to click on videos with emojis on the thumbnail or bold, wacky titles because I feel like I'm being manipulated/taken advantage of.
btw I really like your thumbnails! Like I said I watch your videos because I know & like you, but I think they're really pretty and do a good job of adding a bit of info to the title or whatever
I was going through really hard time a year ago (mental health). So I quit school for a year while I was getting help and many of my friends were ?happy on socialmedia? I felt like they are living and I am not? so I delete all of my socialmedia in the end cuz I was getting better on therapy, leaving and than lookin on fb and getting worst than before going to my therapist. Everything has changed and I will never know if people when I tell them ''I don't have fb'' think "weird" or "cool" but I hope that they are not gonna judge too much. Also I kind of realized that my true friends accepted it as it is..
I just posted something along the lines of this on my own channel... Bcs it's so true. The pressure is overwhelming, specially in younger generations.. Love this video and you ❤️😌
Being at school with Instagram was a weird one because I always saw my follower count and felt like I should be more social at school and make more friends just because that way I could get more followers. Everyone I know has a way bigger follower count that me, even people that aren’t necessarily extroverts with massive friendship groups. I think it affected the way I thought people viewed me and if I’m being honest it probably still does.
Hi, Lucy! I believe there's nothing wrong with you thumbnails, I love them and I think they show your personality and the vibe of the content you make! Actually, if I see a very over the top thumbnail I tend to not click on it (sometimes I assume the video contains clickbait if the thumbnail is "too much" and I hate that type of content). I get your frustration, but if I were you I wouldn't change anything :):)
love your make up Lucy!!
I think a good thumbnail includes the aesthetic of the youtuber and tells us something about the video. I don't think the 'clickability' of a thumbnail should be the priority, or at least it should be so subtle that people don't realize it. But it's a very fine line. Personally, I don't like how capitalism/advertising has seeped into people's entertainment like youtube and people are turning themselves into brands (i.e. influencers). Ultimately, it destroys the intimacy and honesty that this platform was built on. I don't want the connection and enjoyment that I feel watching youtubers exploited for money (you see this with the success of people's merch companies and jake paul or whoever literally telling his viewers to buy his shit as an extreme example). I understand that this is a creative field and I want to support the creators I enjoy, but brand deals and videos that are just advertisements really feels distancing and is a constant reminder that I am being viewed as a consumer (patreon and those kinds of routes are super awesome ways to make money and avoid becoming corporate. Contrapoints built herself from the money she gets from patrons, it's possible). RUclips was a place I could escape that consumerism. Was. I know it's a really complicated topic and we can talk about how the art world works and shit but honestly I just want the old youtube back, in the sense that I felt connected to people.
great video
Super fan of the eye make up, so fluttery and doe-y. In some weird way they compliment your brows?