This week is special for me. I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and doing something I’ve never done before. I have been putting off being in front of a camera forever. I’ve had a ton of reasons. It went from me being nervous to me just not wanting to do it. I figured if I did it, it had to be perfect. I’ve spent my career producing television and wanted to produce the heck out of a vlog. Never mind that I don’t have an editor and professional equipment at the ready like I did at work. Just push play to check out my first (but not last) vlog! Whoot!
Movie on 8-24-15 at 3.25 PM from Camesha Gosha on Vimeo.
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1. Identify the fear. What is it you fear doing and why? Is it holding you back in some way? If it is. All the more reason to conquer it. If it isn’t, all the more reason to conquer it. See there’s no out here. Once you figure that out you’re halfway there.Time to push through it.
2. Tell someone that you plan to do something about it. There’s that whole accountability coming into play. If you tell someone, they’re bound to ask you about it.
3. Just do it! You’ve figured out what it is, why you’re not doing it. What it’s costing you and what it isn’t costing you. Now do it.
In the comments, I want you to tell me what it is you’re going to do. Tell me one thing that you’re going to do that’s totally out of your comfort zone. I wanna know.
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Woo, congrats on the vlog! I have wanted to get into vlogging but I just haven’t yet.
Congratulations on the first vlog.
Congrats on the Vlog. Last time I flew was about 10 years ago and we had a horrible experience. I told my husband that I would never fly again. If we can’t drive I am not going. Last week a booked a ticket to fly to CT so I can go to NYC with some friends. I decided that I wasn’t going let fear keep me from having fun.
Congrats on completing this video! I always put off doing videos until I can’t any longer. I really don’t like doing them but know that people do enjoy them! Thanks for sharing! <3 Christine, The Choosy Mommy, http://www.choosykids.blogspot.com
Great vlog! It can be very hard to put yourself out there, but once you do, it feels amazing!
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It’s super hard for me to take risks sometimes. I have to think about some of the things that are out of my comfort zone.
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Congratulations Camesha! You walked it like you talked it! I’m hopping back on Periscope tomorrow. Talk about heebie jeebies…lol.
I don’t vlog much. Congrats on your first one. Thanks for the thoughts on vlogging too!!
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Good for you for stepping out of your comfort zone. I am not comfortable in front of the camera, so I need to work on that.
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Good for you Camesha! You took that leap and kept going. I’ve considered doing a vlog too but not yet. Kudos! 🙂
Great that you have done this. I have never been one for in front of any camera/
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I am not there yet I am still hiding behind the camera but I am slowly trying to do it. I really think hearing someone talk about it make me want to step out .
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It’s good to step out of our comfort zones. Thanks for the advice and good job!
I find that sometimes when we kick the comfort zone, we feel even better than we did before! Great job on overcoming your nervousness.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted…Natural Balance Offers A Huge Selection #PetSmartStory
Awesome job! Now that you’ve gotten over the hurdle of the first vlog, it’s all easy breezy!
Toni | BoulderLocavore recently posted…Slow Cooker Shredded Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
I was very into vlogging before and then for some reason just stopped. I need to talk myself into it again!
Well, congratulations to you! Being camera shy is my issue as well. Although the tips that you have here are very helpful.
Honestly haven’t done anything out of my comfort zone in a while but I’ve changed a lot compare to how I was. Thanks to my husband, I actually try new things.
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This weekend I am attending my first ever blog conference, something I’ve avoided thus far due to a lingering discomfort with basically being dropped in the middle of the unknown with all strangers.
I usually have horrible social anxiety, so meeting and talking with new parents at school drop off and pick up are a big deal for me. I think I will push myself to start a conversation or two.
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Congrats on your vlog!, I’m so glad that you have done this and thank you for the advice.
Congratulations!! I felt the same way 😀
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I’m learning how to add blogs and pictures to WordPress. I did a bit a couple of years ago, but didn’t like all the html code. This week, I’m determined to get started on this ability. Congratulations on the Vlog.
Congratulations on your vlog! We have the same issues, but I don’t think I’m ready to step out of my comfort zone.
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Wow, periscope and youtube are definitely my out of comfort zone things I need to conquer. Thanks for the motivation
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You’re so welcome!
Congratulations dear! Well, I’ve also trying to make one but can’t still figure it out. Great job on stepping out your comfort zone.
You can do it. It’s easier than you think. 🙂
I have been trying to push myself this year. I try to do at least one thing new each month. It has been a great adventure so far.
One new thing each month is awesome!
I’m about to step out & raise my profile locally. I can’t wait!
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) recently posted…Atlanta Fall Kids Consignment Sales
How exciting!!!
Way to go. I always want to make videos and I try but I always hate them. I am trying get better but I did put one put today.
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I did a few that I scrapped. Then I just went for it and decided no matter what, that was going to be it.
Good tips on stepping outside your comfort zone! That really is where the magic is!
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Congrats on your vlog…these are good tips. Came at a good time, I would love to do a short video on home decor…so good timing.
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Congrats on getting in front of the camera. We always want the absolute best that sometimes we do nothing. You did it girl, I love the points you mentioned below. I’m so in that place right now. I’m trying to figure out the answers to all of those questions.
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Such great tips for helping people get out of their comfort zone, something I totally need to work on! 🙂
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Congratulations! It’s one of my fears, too. But I’ve been working up to it, and hope to try a video soon.
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You’ll do great! It’s not as bad as you think. I promise. 🙂
Quitting my job is out if my comfort zone but it’s a necessary step to reach my goal to homeschool my son. Thanks for the encouragement.
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You’re so welcome!
I don’t have anything currently, but I did have a fear of flying. But I decided this year after hearing that I was not being offered opportunities because they knew I didn’t want to fly, I was willing to do it. Once I made that decision and prayed on it, my fear subsided and I’ve flown 6 times already this year! And I LOVE IT! So mad that I’ve been missing out all this time.
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That’s awesome!!!! Yay you!
I know exactly how you feel as I also work in the same field. You want the vlogs to lives up to the production level you are used to producing. I felt the same way, but it doesn’t have to be as perfect as that and I think you did great. Keep it up and just capture the true essence of you.
Thank you! The producer in me wanted to have an opening sequence and a bunch of other bells and whistles! lol
Woot woot!!! Congrats! I felt the same exact way before Periscope. This platform has seriously helped me get waaaayyy out of my comfort zone as it relates to video 🙂
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You are pretty much killing Periscope at this point!
COngrats on your first vlog! It’s great!
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Congratulations! I too know what it is like to do your first vlog. I finally did one but have not done another since, but now with Periscope I see where I need to push play.
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Do it! If I can do it, ANYone can! lol
Congrats on the vlog! Hope you have great success. They’re fun. It’s so crazy because I love youtube, but I’m eh on periscope. Need to face my fears.
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Ha! I can see doing YouTube over Periscope. That element of being live makes it a whole other thing.
Congrats! You did great!
Yay! I’m proud of you for taking this step!!!! Your tips are great also. As for me, my “fear” is probably similar and that is to move forward with my video making as well!
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Thank you! You can do it, love! It would be awesome to see you rock out tutorials!
I think I have a fear of heights that I’ve developed as an adult. Even going down the slide with my kids terrifies me. Congrats on getting behind the camera, if you keep putting it off you’ll lose opportunities.
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Congratulations on getting in front of the camera! I did the same thing this week, live video on Periscope and photos too.
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Whoot whoot! Periscope is on my list.
Congrats! My one thing is running. I always go walking and have the urge to just run, but something stops me. I am going to go running tomorrow instead of my usual walk.
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That’s a good one! Did you run?
I jogged! Slow progress is better than no progress! 🙂
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Congrats on the vlog and facing that fear! I recently got on Periscope and while it’s still sporadic, it’s a start!
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Nice! I’m eyeing Periscope too!
That’s exciting that you accomplished your goal doing a vlog! I’m not a mom, but found you on Blogger’s Corner and liked your topic and wanted to share my most recent blog post with you also as a chance to see what things matter to both of us.
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What I’m going to do over the next week to step out of my comfort zone is to reach out to at least 20 people and introduce my blog work to them. Sometimes, I write and don’t have time to reach out exchange our ideas and it’s because it seems like something outside of my comfort zone to get to know others online and find a way to introduce each other to each other’s interests.
Thanks for the motivation!
Cheers, Maria
Great job Camesha! I loved it. Ok so now I’m motivated to reach out to several companies and submit a request to do sponsored posts! Thanks for the Saturday motivation!
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Congratulations on your first vlog! Yay!
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SO MUCH TRUTH! You’ve inspired me to just DO IT! 🙂