Go check out my video explaining the 12 laws here: https://youtu.be/5eLQvl6QmSk But for the deep readers (myself incl.) let's get into the blog. This is a foundational overview of some recent work I've been doing into Energy or Vibration that I find utterly fascinating. I hope to share more detailed posts and deep dives as our travel journey continues ( we're selling everything to travel full time with our kids ) , but it all starts with an introduction. An easy read if you like when it comes to subjects of our very being, the universal laws that govern our existence and The Universe. Knowing about the 12 laws of the universe and how these laws can help us live a better and more fulfilled life. This journey began as an intention to live a more meaningful and fulfilled life as a family. One that was based on an abundant mindset, living a happy life, doing what we love. For a long time we've felt as though we are not doing what we are supposed to be doing. Feeling trapped in our own rat race and feeling deeply dissatisfied at a deep soul level. We have ran our own busy businesses for the last 15 years, which kept us busy and trapped in our own rat race. When covid hit, it forced us to ask ourselves deeper q's about life and the direction we were going in. We realised that something had to change. Something had to give. When I wrote this we were in the throws of planning this big life change. I came back to re-visit this post today on our 1 year anniversary of selling everything and upping our old lives from UK to Bali taking 1 way tickets (I can't believe this was 1 whole year ago today!) If you're even slightly interested - go check out our little YouTube channel where we share bits of our travel life. P.s. It's mostly not about all the stuff that's truly dear to my heart like what you're reading now and on this blog. Id like it to be though and so I'm changing what I put out there going forwards with the channel. For the last year we've been living from the heart as opposed to the head. Asking ourselves deep questions and listening as closely as we could to what our hearts felt was right. Asking the Universe questions and getting answers. It's been a journey so far. And as I go down the rabbit hole further I learn more and more and find it easier to listen to this inner intuition that we all have, but have somehow lost in the chaos of busy life. And mis-information our system has taught us. The Universal Laws are a blueprint that I feel we should be teaching our children from a young age. There is something intuitive and wise in the laws... that once you come to grips with some terminology of oneness with source. Knowing them will help you make more sense of the world around you, reshape your thinking, increase your quality of life, and bring more meaning to your existence. Not only can you have complete control of your life and the world around you by understanding the laws that govern all things but knowing these laws you can take advantage of the hidden secrets of the universe and have anything you desire, start living the life you deserve. Along the way, I felt compelled to share my findings with as many of you as possible via this blog. Everything you read on this blog is a little slice of us. Our thoughts, musings and direction that we're going in. It is right for us. But doesn't mean it's right for anyone else. We're all on our own journey in this thing called life. And this blog is our place to document said journey. Learning, questioning and musing as we go. For a long time I've stayed quiet about the things I've learnt - things that made me question EVERYTHING I'd ever learned previously. I've had a lot of soul searching to do on a personal level. 2020 onwards has been quite the journey of learning, reading, going introspective. Quite often lonely. And like many, trying to make sense of concepts that I'd never heard of before. Questions about truths, the workings of the universe, the systems of the world, financial systems and our society and how remarkable our human body and mind actually is, but how ultimately the self and who we truly are is the watcher of thoughts and the 'thing' behind all of that stuff. I studied a BSc in Psychology + Neuroscience so I guess you could say I've always been a bit of a nut when it comes to trying to understand human behaviour and the workings of the brain. I have always been in awe about how wonderful and simply magical (we / the universe) is. And I've also lived with depression, (read my story here ) so know the power of the mind for bad (which really has been a 30 year battle of trying to fight / tame an out of control mind in an out of control world). A never ending fight of trying to be ok. Happy. And it's time to write about this / pour my heart out in writing and share things more. Writing has been cathartic. Learning and education is a gift. Knowledge is power. Staying open is my standpoint. We will soon be starting a tour capturing the energy of people, with our Aura photography . Uprooting our whole lives in the UK to take a gap year initially, selling everything to start this new life in the sun. It has been a radical life change getting to this point and we still have a way to go before we are fully living the life we feel is truly meant for us, but we are on our way and the journey is all part of the end result. (updated: we're living it, doing it. It's been a whole year so far!) Something that crops up time and time again, whilst speaking to people generally day to day about our plans is no awareness of some of the most fundamental things that make up literally EVERYTHING on / and in the world and the universe as a whole (which is ever expanding) so literally everything that ever has been, is, or will be. Phew! I said this is an overview so I'll keep this post super simple and light hearted. With subjects that you can go down the rabbit hole with me on another time if you're into this kind of jam. I'm meeting so many friends through this blog - a little gang of like minded people, which is truly wonderful after feeling like an alien for most of my life. We are all beings living on a planet we call Earth. Earth is the 3rd planet from the sun. Earth and everything on it is part of this thing we call The Universe. I'm not getting involved in the flat earth or spherical earth theory (It's round btw ;-) but I've also read very compelling research into the flat earth theory by some learned people that I respect, but my personal stand point on this - is that the Earth is Round). Either viewpoint isn't important for The laws of the universe. Everything in our universe vibrates at a micro-cellular level. Physical matter and non-physical (including thoughts) at sub-atomic level are pure energy. Nothing more / nothing less. And all this energy vibrates at different frequencies. (This concept alone is something we could write a whole book about but it's not meant to be all sciency - blog post ENERGY, particles, cells, protons, electrons deep dive) . Physical Matter + Non-Physical = energy. Energy = mass (matter) x the speed of light. Squared. You probably know this equation as E = mc2. It's the world's most famous equation, but what does it really mean? E = mc2 " Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared ." On the most basic level, the equation says that energy and mass (matter) are interchangeable; they are different forms of the same thing. Everything is energy. And Everything is always moving through spacetime . Energy + Vibrations is one of the 12 laws of The Universe. And this brings us to laying some foundations behind the work that I do. The 12 universal laws are thought to be intrinsic, unchanging laws of our universe that ancient cultures have always intuitively known. And quite likely you will intuitively know / feel some of them too. They are not taught in mainstream education. Nor touched on in society. Yet knowing them can have a deep effect on the quality of life, happiness, health on our consciousness and sub-conscious level and so much more. Most of us are familiar with the physical laws - the laws of nature - scientific laws - as these laws are are taught to us in Science class at school from an early age (Gravity, Newtonian perspectives Newton’s three Laws of Motion etc). A physical law, scientific law, or a law of nature is a scientific generalisation based on empirical observations of physical behaviour . They deal with physical interactions happening in this world. Physical laws are conclusions based on observations and experiments over a long period and validated by the scientific community. And deemed as fact. These include the law of gravity, Newton’s three laws of motion, the ideal gas laws, Mendel’s laws, the laws of supply etc. But what about the laws that govern the Universe? How many universal laws are there? Originally there were thought to be 7 universal laws. The Universal laws were first listed in the book of secrets and mysterious teachings, the Kybalion, published in 1908. This book on Hermetic philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece - and the Kybalion details 7 laws of the Universe. Later on, many authors have published their versions and lists of Universal laws over the years. (my post on THE KYBALION, hermetic principles, history deep dive, further reading will be here soon). As our limited understanding of the Universe and it's workings increase, so does the universal laws list. You'll probably agree with me here, that there is more that we do not know than what we know when it comes to our understanding of our world and the Universe. And in fact as I continue on my own spiritual awakening - the more that I do know, the downloads that I do receive and the more light codes I absorb, the more questions this opens up. And I intend to cover so much on this blog with you, my awakening friends. But think of these 12 laws as the blueprint. There are thought to be 12 fundamental universal laws. What are the 12 universal laws of The Universe (click on each to be taken to it's section on this page): 1: The Law of Oneness. Everyone and everything is connected. 2: The Law of Energy or Vibration. Everything is energy + energy vibrates. 3: The Law of Correspondence. 4: The Law of Action. 5: The Law of Cause and Effect. 6: The Law of Compensation . 7: The Law of Attraction. 8: The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy. 9: The Law of Relativity. 10: The Law of Polarity. 11: The Law of Rhythm. 12: The Law of Gender. Coming soon to this page is a series of videos that I'm working on and I hope to have ready by summer 2025 (if this sounds good please subscribe so I can see how much interest there is for these) and you'll be the first to hear when those drop. My beginners overview video on all 12 Laws - should help give a basic overview of each of the laws. I've tried to keep the video as basic and as short as I could. To help those that are new to the laws. And to further clarify them for those a little bit further on in their awakening journey's. https://youtu.be/5eLQvl6QmSk - Please give it a like and a subscribe to help the algo. Here's an introduction to the themes and underpinnings of each law. And in brief I'll touch on how to apply each law to improve our life and collective consciousness below each. Applying these laws to your life today can literally change our lives for the better and in an instant. I'll add more detailed posts about each law over the following days (12 Days of The Universe). Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter to follow our journey and get New Post Alerts if you like my content. You might read this blog post now and the concepts might be brand new for you. OR some might feel too far out for you at this moment in your life. But please read with an open mind and bookmark the page so you can return to it time and time again. To absorb the deeper meanings of the truths. I know many people that re-read these laws and one day everything just clicks and resonates with them. This might be on day one for yourself or it may take a little while longer. And many comment to let me know. It's like un-peeling layers of everything we ever learned. And that's going to take time. But as our world awakens and our levels of consciousness rise (which they are btw), more and more of us are waking up to these laws and the power within them. This starts as a learning but really it's a remembering. For those that are ready to read on (and you already are if you have been guided to this little blog) just think about how vast the internet is. And how small and unfindable I am within it. In relation to The Law of Attraction set out below. This blog has found you. Or more so, you attracted it. In relation to The Law of Cause and Effect what you take from it each time you read it is for you to take what you need for timing that's right for you. So with that said let's really dive in to The 12 Laws of The Universe, absorb and if you may, lean in to the feeling of how each law feels. to you when you read it. I'm so glad you're here. Let's begin... 1: The Law of Divine Oneness Deals with the interrelated nature of everything / everyone. It forms the foundation of all other laws. And it's perhaps is the trickiest to grasp (for me anyway - I'm not religious or easily indoctrinated into a way of thinking. I have my own business so no boss telling me when / where / how to do things. I don't watch the news so am not easily controlled by fear and suggestion. I marvelled at space and the universe but purely from what I'd been taught about it by a system that I later learned doesn't want us to know some things but picks and chooses what it does want us to know. A societal system that focuses on materialism and separatism. And so, this law went against everything I thought I knew about the world and life - as an educated girl of science). If you can get your head around this law as a concept, the rest of the universal laws flow freely. I trained in Reiki recently too, which changed how I saw (and felt with my own hands) the powerful electromagnetic energy that is around us, that we can't see with our eyes, but is there. This definitely helped me broaden my perspective. And gave me an understanding of the connectedness of things and people. The law of Divine Oneness deals with the interrelated-ness of everything . Every human on the planet and everything is connected in the world we live in. (my post on QUANTUM PHYSICS, Quantum Entanglement for newbies or idiots will be linked here soon). All energy, matter, space, and time are one. It requires a shift in the way we may have been brought up in our busy, modern life, of every man for himself mentality. But it is this law that is the most important foundation to grasp that all other laws are built on. It also requires a deep dive in the relativity of time (Einstein), Quantum Physics and what matter and thus energy actually is. Everything and everyone is connected to each other on a conscious and subconscious level. Because we are all energy vibrating at frequencies. The life force of all things forms a universal mind energy or collective consciousness. And this mind energy is again vibrating at frequency. Every thought, word, or action of ours will take effect on others. To understand The Law of Divine Oneness a little bit more. Strip back the man made titles and boundaries that we were born into or those that we've given ourselves: are you male or female? Strip that back. Are you a daughter a son. A brother a sister. A wife a husband? Strip that back. What is your cultural standing, racial standing, social standing? Strip that all away from yourself. Take all of these things away from who you are and what makes you you and look at yourself as a human being at the atomic level of what really makes you you . And this is - Energy vibrating at a frequency . Our cells are made of Atoms. Atoms are made of Protons Electrons and a nucleus but 99.999999% of each and every atom is made of pure space or energy. Energy is constantly moving, vibrating at different frequencies. It is the vibrational frequency as human beings and our collective consciousness that is connected / the divine oneness. How to apply the law of divine oneness: From a purely physical perspective: kindness. If we are connected to each other. It is easier to be kind to one another. We can be kinder and more compassionate to ourselves. We can be kinder, more compassionate to others by recognising that we are one. From a vibrational perspective: The emotion of love is one of the highest vibrational frequencies. If you feel love, you vibrate higher. So when you practice love, kindness and compassion to yourself (Self Love) you are operating at a high vibration. This has a two pronged effect. It helps you be a kinder, more compassionate person to others from a purely physical stand point. Being this way to others, impacts their life. It makes you feel better. It's just a nicer way to live. More interestingly, from a subatomic level, the structure of cells in the body, vibrate highly. You'll have probably heard the saying 'high vibrations' this is exactly that - our energy is vibrating high. The electrons in each and every cell in your body and the things that you touch and impact are literally whizzing, whirling and wooshing around at a super high frequency. And this is the way you'll want to live if you want to feel happy and manifest more of the good stuff into your life. This is why practicing gratitude, and feeling that tingly ball of love/good vibes in the belly makes us vibrate highly. When you encounter negative people or situations, try not to take their negativity into your own life and thoughts. Looking at it from an energetic level only - Taking on this negative energy affects your own energy. Awareness in the present moment by focusing your attention away from them and placing it somewhere else. Meditation, yoga, energy cleansers all help clear negative energy and focus the mind on the pure present. Pure consciousness. Helping the collective one consciousness of the world. Which affects everything / everyone. The benefit for you: a nicer, happier, less stressful life. Higher spiritual growth and a feeling of connectedness. Phewee. Well done, if you stuck with me this far you're doing great. From here the rest of the laws are easy. 2: The Law of Energy or Vibration The Law of Vibration hinges on how everything in our universe vibrates at a micro-cellular level as touched on above. Everything is constantly moving in a circular way, never resting, vibrating. The vibrations are all very different. Everything in the universe (matter (stuff) + thoughts) move in a circular manner, not only in the physical world but our thoughts and desires to move in a unique vibration frequency. Each thought and feeling has its own unique vibration pattern, and it will combine with those which possess identical vibration patterns. You'll have heard people talk about high vibrations, vibrating at a high frequency, good vibrations, getting good vibes. High vibrations attract other highly vibrating emotions and physical things. If there is something you desire you are going to need your vibrational frequency to match that of the very thing you want. Our thoughts are connected to the rest of the universe, if you choose to have more good thoughts, more goodwill follows through. Example: Everything in the world has a vibration. Good feelings such as love, or a positive attitude would create a higher vibration, whereas a negative attitude would produce a slower vibration. At an atomic level everything is constantly moving. Bashing against one another, these atoms are our vibrational energy source. Everything has its very own vibrational frequency and vibrations are attuned to other similar vibrations. Without the law of vibration, the law of attraction would become obsolete. Without the knowledge of how vibrational energies works we wouldn’t be able to attract anything to us. The law of vibration can fully function on its own. But it pairs beautifully with the law of attraction. They go hand in hand. The Law of Attraction needs the Law of Vibration. How to apply the law of energy or vibration: The best way to use the law of vibration is to raise your own vibration frequency as much as you can in everyday life. The more time that you can spend in a high vibrational state, the better life will feel. And the easier manifesting will be. Most of the common methods out there are fairly simple, and just require a little dedication to placing them into your daily life. When life gets in the way, if you feel the need to get good vibes - elevate your frequency. There are lots of great practices to elevate one's frequency, including going for a walk in nature, grounding the feet barefoot to the earth (grass with no shoes or better yet my favourite - sandy toes), doing yoga, sound bathing, and chakra work all raise vibration. Mindful meditation, to bring our naughty busy minds back to balance is key. And if any of you struggle with meditating, let me know in the comments and I'll look at sharing my all time favourite guided meditation. I used to struggle with meditation as my mind was soooo busy. I had no control over it. It wandered and ran away with me at all times. Even when I tried to bring it back to centre. I was a hopeless case. But I have found a wonderful way of starting a meditation that gets my mind in check allowing me to get to that sweet spot where the magic happens. 3: The Law of Action This is based on the notion that actions = results. Which of course we know to be true. But in life we may be putting in the wrong actions based on having the wrong thoughts. Each action would provide a different result, which is mostly based on thoughts, words, dreams, or emotions. We must select an action that solely supports our thoughts, words, dreams, or emotions. And the actions we selected must be supporting your thoughts and dreams which will help you accomplish your goal. So for example: Avoiding a problem will never work. By taking small actions this is sufficient to make the problem slowly but surely go away. The more discipline you apply to yourself to take action with the bigger things in life, the small things will take care of themselves. And it starts with ourselves. Working on ourselves (by taking action) is the best thing we can do to completely u-turn our life (if we are not getting the results we would like). How to apply the law of action: By changing the way you see things, taking on the ideas of Divine Oneness + practising gratitude, raising our vibration and frequency that we live on day to day. So by taking a mindset of "It's happening for you, not to you." If things are happening for you and the results are not desirable, then it is through action that you change these results to to more favourable or better ones. If things are happening to you, then we become a victim, with no control over taking action and thus results. Just thought alone, of removing this victim mentality or way of seeing things, can change the outlook, to inspire action. If you are feeling fearful or worried, you are thinking thoughts of fear and worry which then motions fear and worry, these feelings will bring about action of.... you guessed it.... more fear + worry. It is this action that then becomes that feeling or thought and this forms a cycle. Thoughts = motion = action = the way life is. Whether this is good or bad. It all starts with the way you see things and think, the way you perceive those things. The vibrational energy of those thoughts and feelings impact the physical realty of those feelings coming to reality. By working on our inner state (our thoughts + feelings) puts into motion a series of actions that will be better than by not working on our inner state. All of this knowledge helps us understand and think differently. This inner state does have an action for which we move nicely into the law of correspondence. Although I am writing here about the Laws of The Universe, you may notice that they all apply to us and our thoughts . Hold on to that thought as we continue on..... 4: The Law of Correspondence This law states that our internal environment reflects our external environment. Our external lives are a reflection of whats going on inside of us. How we are feeling is what we are manifesting which means that what we are experiencing now is a result of who we felt in the past. But we are in control of our life, the law of action allows us to make changes. Every action we make will be reflected in our outer world to our inner world, which is especially significant for thoughts. The quotes "As within so without" and "As above, so below" relate specifically to The Law of Correspondence. For example: If your mind is so concentrated on how unhappy you are, you’ll continue to have negative energy, which will make you remain unhappy. Because of this law, we can find ourselves in a cycle of repeating the same things over and over again. How to apply the law of correspondence: It all comes down to seIf awareness. If you notice a reoccurring pattern in your life, focus on changing your reactions to change an emotion. If you notice that your thoughts are not high vibe thoughts (love, joy, gratitude, thankfulness) change them to find an alternative thought process. Your focus and attention matters; your intention matters. 5: The Law of Cause and Effect Nothing ever happens in life by chance, accident or luck. It was Aristotle that philosophised that everything happens for a reason, whether we know it at the time or not. Quite often it's only later that we realise. It is each of thoughts, behaviours and actions that creates a reaction that follows. For example: Every action will have a reaction. Every effect has a specific cause or causes. According to Newton’s Third Law, for every action, there will be an equal and opposite reaction, whether that's a physical reaction, verbal, or mental. Every statement made will be followed with a comment or a reply, thus a perfect example of action and reaction. How to apply the law of cause and effect: Trust that every action will have a reaction, whether that's good or bad. The vibration of the energy that you put out, has a ripple effect. If you're coming from a place of negativity, contaminating the environment with this negative energy, then you will affected as a result. If you know this information, and we have freedom of thought then we are free to choose to change our thoughts and energy to more high vibrational thoughts. This in turn will directly take effect. 6: The Law of Compensation Comes after the Law of Cause and Effect where blessing has come into our lives through various forms such as gifts, money, friendship, etc. You may have heard this being referred to as 'you get what you give'. Your income you earn today is your compensation for what you have done in the past. It's as though input and output are closely correlated on a mathematical table. For example: You get what you give, or in another word, Karma. Whenever someone smiles, your mood instantly changes. Be the giver or the one who turns someone's day around. Be generous and donate what you have, and those things will come back to you in various forms. How to apply the law of compensation: To work with this law in a manner that compensates for love and support, for example, ask yourself, "Where can I support, give to others today?" Not necessarily financial but through random acts of kindness, helping someone, holding a door open, paying someone a genuine compliment, encouraging someone. For happiness, fill your mind with thoughts of happiness, optimism and success to be compensated with positive experiences in your daily life. At the very worst you'll feel better about yourself and sleep soundly knowing you've been the best version of yourself on that day. But you are increasing your vibration which in turn helps every single Law of The Universe. Wait for The Law of Compensation to work it's magic. 7: The Law of Attraction The most well known of the Laws. The law of attraction relates to manifesting and attracting things our way through the way we think, feel and act. If you vibrate highly you can literally act like a magnet, and nothing is out of bounds. I read the book by Rhonda Byrne in 2010 ish and felt like I understood The Secret. But manifesting is so much more than applying feeling to imagination. Some people can manifest easily, others need a real shift in mindset. This Law introduces things, people, or events into our lives by our actions, thoughts, or emotions. All these thoughts are energies that we use to attract more energy. Like attracts like. By producing positive energy will attract other positive energy. The law brings people with similar interests together. Living in a high vibrational state and being clear on what you want through asking and actions is key to applying the law. How to apply the law of attraction: Focus on what you desire, as though you have it already. Feel it in your tummy and feel those excited warm lovely feelings that come with it. Be playful with imagining every aspect of what it is you want. Come at this from the view of abundance (you already have it) and how wonderful that feels. And be grateful for it. The feelings of gratitude and love trump all feelings when it comes to using The Law of Attraction to attract the life of your dreams. If you want love but do not give love, for example, you're sending the universe a message about what you really want. Put out what you want to receive. If you repeat an affirmation but don't believe what you're saying, it's useless. When we focus on what we want versus what we don't want, it will show up in our life. There are no limits to peoples manifesting outcomes. 8: The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy Energy is can not be created or destroyed. It is always moving and transmuting, constantly evolving and changing from one form to another. The Universal Law states that we possess the power to change the conditions of our lives through transmuting energy time and time again, throughout every minute of every day. Higher vibration consumes and transforms lower vibrations, so we are able to change the energies in our lives by understanding the Universal Laws above. Understand them to fully understand the power of energy. Working with energy sometimes literally feels like doing magic. How to apply the law of perpetual transmutation of energy: Knowing this law and all of the other laws of the universe, we can actively seek to uplift the negative energy around us through positive thoughts and actions. Be mindful, notice when a negative thought crops up and work to question it, change it, swap it. Be present in the now by meditating. Healthy lifestyle naturally allows the body to live in a high vibrational state. Exercise, healthy food, breathing well, getting enough sleep all help in maintaining a positive high vibe. If we have a bad day, it's not the end of the road. We get to go again the next day and change that energy until living in a high vibrational state becomes the norm. Work at changing that 'glass half empty' to 'glass half full' state of mind because you can. Through the Law of Transmutation. 9: The Law of Relativity Everything is relative to something else. Life is a series of obstacles and challenges that we need to experience to grow. In order for us to develop and grow, we have to go through a series of problems, and endure while remaining connected to our hearts. These challenges can really test us. And may crop up time and time again (like a pattern) because we need to learn from them. This law also teaches us to compare our problems with other people’s problems, to put them into perspective. And how we give meaning to our problems is ultimately down to how we perceive them. Come at any obstacle the from a relative point of view. No matter how difficult the situation might be, there will always be someone else in the worst position. For example: We face many problems daily, when really these problems are made bigger in our minds than their true nature. Relativism exists in all things. Things are neither bad or good, that's how we label things based on our learned behaviours and world. Rather things are neutral and it's how we give it meaning. How to apply the law of relativity: Applying this law can help us understand the tougher parts of our lives with greater compassion. If we're feeling ungrateful for our financial situation or living situation, it could be because we're comparing ourselves with someone else's situation. Instead, we'd be better off appreciating what we have by practicing gratitude without needing to compare it to someone else. By looking in on the Law of relativity, it allows self awareness and a learning to occur that allows us to grow and live in higher states. By understanding that from a different viewpoint a problem or obstacle isn't so bad, we can then work out how best to work through the issue for personal, spiritual growth. When we look at things from a relative point of view we can keep everything in perspective and move through whatever life is passing our way. 10: The Law of Polarity This law states that everything has an opposite. And these opposites are at other ends of the scale if we were to put them on a spectrum. Polarity shows us that these opposites even though are on other ends of the spectrum, they are not always good/bad but can be complimentary and work together. Such as Yin + Yang, Masculine / Feminine. Polarity allows Example: If we have not gone through sadness, we would not know what happiness feels like. How to apply the law of polarity: Use the law of polarity to make changes on the same scale. If you're facing a difficult situation like a breakup or a health challenge, for example, tune into what the opposite looks like, which can reveal a new perspective. Because everything has an opposite. If you are fed up and hopeless focus thoughts on the opposite end of the pole. Focus on thoughts of happiness and hope, knowing that they exist and are there. They may be out of reach right now, but by directing awareness and focus to the poles, it is possible to change perspective. Failure to success. Fear to courage or bravery. Poverty to prosperity. They all exist with varying degrees of variation in-between. And because they exist we can learn to master polarisation by thought alone through meditation. 11: The Law of Rhythm All energy vibrates at a certain speed & rhythm. Everything has a cycle and stages of development. From the Tides to the rhythm of the earth and moon. The sunrise and sunset are all in their own rhythm. Our own bodies, moods and systems are all on a cycle and in rhythm. Mastery of rhythm allows us to live in balance and harmony in our own lives. Living in harmony is the best way to maintain a high vibe. The only way to master each rhythm is by facing the negative part of each cycle. When we live in disharmony it can sometimes feel like things are out of control. But just knowing the Law of Rhythm tells us that things will and can go back to rhythm. Through polarity. How to apply the law of rhythm: Take note of your inner rhythms and try to work with them instead of fighting them. Feel the emotion, give yourself a little bit of what you need / self care. Feeling tired and run down? Maybe it's time to give yourself some rest. At this point in the rhythm taking rest will keep your vibe high, instead of powering through. Understand that on the scales on the rhythm, opposite ends and in the middle, you can choose to stay at the optimum rhythm by simply holding your attention and intention to not letting the polarity of the rhythm affect you or bring your vibe down. 12: The Law of Gender According to the Universal Law, everything in our universe has its masculine (yang) and scared feminine (yin) principles. People, things, thoughts, atoms all have feminine and masculine energies. A new atom is birthed through a meeting and attraction of the feminine electron and masculine proton. When the feminine electron unites with a masculine proton, the creative process begins. The feminine particles vibrate rapidly under the influence of masculine energy, and circle rapidly around the latter. This combination of feminine and masculine work together in creation. This marriage creates light, heat, electricity, magnetism, attraction, repulsion, chemical affinity, gravity. Everything in the organic life has this marriage of The female creator with the physical energy of the masculine. Exactly like in the procreation of life. For example: The masculine is always present in the feminine form and the feminine always present in the masculine form. Masculine qualities are energy, logic, and intellect, the physical whereas feminine qualities are love, patience, gentleness, intuition, spiritual. There must be a balance between both masculine and feminine. Both feminine and masculine are dependants on each other. Divine Feminine Energy - Feminine energy is giving, passive, receptive and inward flowing. It is creative, empathic, compassionate, collaborative and intuitive right-brained thinking. In terms of electromagnetism, feminine energy is the electrical side. The minus sign on a battery, or negative on the poll of electricity (cathode). Feminine energy is the personality, emotions and the unconscious mind. Divine Masculine Energy - Masculine energy is taking, action oriented and outward flowing. It is intelligent, logical, rational and linear left-brained thinking. In terms of electromagnetism, masculine energy is the magnetic side. The plus sign on a battery, or positive on the poll of electricity. Masculine energy is the power of will, determination and the conscious mind. How to apply the law of gender: Achieve your own balance between the divine masculine and divine feminine energies in order to live more authentically. Each individual should aim to find balance between the masculine and feminine energies to become a Master in flow and ease. The takeaway And there you have it: a foundational post about the 12 universal laws . Theres a lot of information, especially if you're new to the concepts. The way I see it is that everybody is on their own journey. And just by being aware of the concepts alone, gives you the option to apply them to the day to day. Knowledge - understanding - applying - which allows us to master the balance of life on higher levels. Ignoring the ways the Universe works results in an imbalance in our lives and the world around us. This may lead to chaos, suffering, illness, disease. In my case a lifetime of depression. The Universe has an inherent ability to restore the balance. To help it along, knowing this knowledge is what allows us to make adjustments in behaviour. You may have heard the saying 'thoughts become things'. I had no idea how true this was. But you can't change your thoughts without having a basic knowledge. In time I'll add more in depth posts which I hope you'll read along. For years I'd known about The Secret / The Laws of Attraction / and Manifesting. With some success, but life being as busy as it is for all of us. My focus was more on the material world that we see. What if there was a way to get our thoughts in such order. So that only the good thoughts become things? It became a journey of discovery for me. That lead to applying. That lead to creating a fulfilled and abundant life. Knowing the Universal laws was my first step into the workings of just how powerful thoughts can be. Reading: Physical Laws If you liked this post about The Universal Laws, or found it helpful in any way - please share it and drop me a comment. I LOVE reading them. If this has opened a rabbit hole for you... I have so much more to share. Subscribe to our newsletter for more ways to manifest, improve life, wellbeing, health and learn about all the stuff I think we should be being taught in school. I want to share my findings and work in energy and Universal Laws to help as many of you guys as possible to live better. I love learning and love self development. I lived with depression for quite a lot of my adult life. Hardly living, just existing and going through the throws of life. It didn't need to be like this. Books below that Changed My Life during my own Spiritual Awakening: (I will add to this list as I continue on my own spiritual awakening books that I have found have helped me. Please comment if you know of any books not on this list for me to read). (Note: this page contains affiliate links - If you buy from this affiliate link this means—at zero cost to you—I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for your support!) BREAKING THE HABIT OF BEING YOURSELF - Joe Dispenza - As part of my healing journey before the spiritual awakening happened. I healed myself from a lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide. This book saved my life. And was what started me on a very quick healing journey (practically overnight, but certainly within 1 month of doing his suggested meditations), with what followed a spiritual awakening. The Kybalion: Hermetic Philosophy - Whether you’re new to spiritual exploration or have been on a path of self-discovery for years, Kabalian is a thought-provoking and transformative guide for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of life, spirituality, and personal growth. A Course In Miracles - A Combined Volume CURRENTLY READING - Get my Free Meditation to connect to your Higher Self here The Power of Now: A guide to spiritual enlightenment  - Eckhart Tolle A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Personal Freedom: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon - Joe Dispenza The Neville Goddard Deluxe Collection: All 14 Books By A New Thought Pioneer. - This changed how I manifested and was one of the best things I've ever read on manifestation with proven results. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy xx

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They not only help people understand the laws but embody and live them, raising frequency and aligning with higher vibrational living. Each meditation is designed to realign, reprogram, and elevate - making them ideal for healing, inner and shadow work, divine connection, awakening and manifestation. Our Most Popular Universe Laws meditation scripts below that you can use for your own meditations (personal or business use). 🌟 Meditation Scripts for the 12 Universal Laws (a meditation for each law) 1. Law of Divine Oneness Meditation Theme: “I Am Connected to All”➤ A heart-opening meditation to experience oneness with all life.“As I breathe in, I feel the entire universe within me. As I breathe out, I send love to all.” Click to Buy The Script on Etsy The rest of The Laws of The Universe Meditation Scripts are coming soon. Check out our Etsy store for all new Spiritual Tools for awakening souls and new releases. Visit our Meditation Playlist on YouTube to listen to our guided meditations. 2. Law of Vibration Meditation Theme: “Raising My Frequency”➤ Use breath, sound, and emotional visualization to align with joy, love, and abundance.“I am a vibrational match for the life I desire.” Buy The Script on Etsy 3. Law of Correspondence Meditation Theme: “As Within, So Without”➤ A guided inner scan and energetic reset to shift your internal landscape.“I tend to my inner world with love, and watch my outer world bloom.” Buy The Script on Etsy 4. Law of Attraction Meditation Theme: “Magnetic Manifestation”➤ A powerful visualisation to feel into your dream life and attract it through embodiment.“I am the creator, and my desires are already mine.” Buy The Script on Etsy 5. 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How to Apply the 12 Universal Laws to Everyday Life and get instant results. If you haven’t already - go download your 12 Laws of The Universe Cheat Sheet. A printable PDF guide of the 12 Laws listed in order with plain-language meaning for each to check in with daily. 🌌 The 12 Universal Laws – Quick Reference Guide A beginner-friendly reminder of how the Universe really works When you start to apply these 12 Universal Laws to Everyday Life you Instantly change your life. You will instantly start to feel more peaceful and connected. And because your vibration instantly changes you will affect your reality. By how much? You are the watcher of your own emotions and so by how much depends on how much you align with and embody the laws. You’ve read about the 12 Universal Laws - the energetic rules that keep the entire Universe in harmony. But knowing them isn’t enough. The magic happens when you live them. And then once you ‘live’ them you start to embody them and the rules that they follow fall in your lap. But in order to embody and align with these laws you must fully understand them. My detailed blog post should help you deepen your understanding of these laws. And you should also go check out 👉 My 12 Laws Overview YouTube Video that walks you through each law. You can check that blog here 👉. A deep understanding or ‘innerstanding’ of them allows for them to fully absorb into your subconscious to be more than just knowledge or just some info you read on a blog. They become part of you. Because they form the workings of the Universe and your divine connection within it. The truth of who you are at source. Beyond the labels of the mind that we apply to ourselves and then unwittingly become. And this is where we gave our power away. But we can reclaim it back right now. You must remember, if these laws are new to you (like they were me a few years ago) awakening to ancient truths and knowledge that you never knew even existed can take time. Be kind to yourself and simply sit with each law. 40 years of unlearning programmes and traumas can take a little time. But it doesn't have to take any time. Our choice (free will) allows us to instantly embody something should we allow it. But our ego mind tells us it must take time, and so my own journey was slow and steady. I only realised that it didn't need to be and that's something I'd really like to share before I carry on. When studying the laws I recommend you spend time daily in the laws living each and noticing when something crops up in everyday life that can be explained by or made better by applying the law. Mindfulness and meditation are key to embodying them. Below you’ll find simple, real-world ways to recognise each Law at work and to bring yourself back into alignment with it. These are the micro-shifts that make daily life flow with more peace, ease, and synchronicity. Let's go through each law and how to See it, Apply it and make that mental shift to see instant improvements to vibration and frequency immediately, that attract better outcomes. 1. The Law of Divine Oneness – Getting You to Remember Your Divine Connection to Everything & Everyone See it: When you feel separate or unseen. Apply it: Pause and silently bless the people around you—drivers in traffic, the barista, your children, nature, the water you drink, the floor under your feet when you wake, the tools that make life easier. Feeling gratitude for this connection to all that is. Make the Mental Shift: “We are all threads of the same fabric. What I give out, I receive.” And act within this. Do more. Be kinder. Open doors. Be at one with kindness for kindness sake. Your knowledge and embodiment of this law sends ripples out to the Universe that you won’t be aware of right now. Your knowledge of this connection sends a signal out to The Universe that you know and you are willing. A light is switched on where all other laws work in alignment with this first and fundamental law. 2. The Law of Vibration – Getting You to Feel Before You Act See it: Notice how different rooms or people feel. Notice how when something that you perceive as ‘bad’ happens and how you feel. Then make the effort to change the vibration to even only one notch up on the vibrational energy scale. For example: somebody cuts you up in traffic and you instantly feel that pang or rage. Notice the feeling, see it for what it is ENERGY VIBRATING. And then send awareness to a higher vibrational feeling. This takes practice. But in your noticing it and becoming aware of - you are no longer at the mercy of almost instinctive low vibrational feelings. You become the controller of emotion. And this emotion is what all creation and manifestation is based on. Apply it: Before sending a message, posting, reacting or making a decision, breathe and ask, “What vibration am I in?” “What am I feeling?” Make the Mental Shift: Choose the emotion you’d like life to echo back. Instead of rage from the driver, try to feel connection, so that you can lower that vibration from bling rage to something softer. Even one rung up anger is a better vibrational shift. But if you managed that what’s to stop you swapping the vibration to acceptance or even love. This is advanced alchemy and transmutation so don’t worry - this is huge strides in energy transmutation. But just noticing the feeling before a reaction to be aware of whether a better vibe ration would be more suitable. Why? Because the Universe will mirror back to you at a later stage. The Next Law. 3. The Law of Correspondence – Getting You To Notice Situations where the Inner always Mirrors the Outer See it: Patterns repeating - money issues, relationships, delays. You always seem to be encountering or being in a particular situation. Apply it: Instead of fixing the outer problem, notice it, then sit and journal the inner belief: “What does this situation say about what I expect or fear?” The pattern is usually always a subconscious or often conscious fear. The vibration of fear is mirroring the vibration of fear situations back in the outer. Make the Mental Shift: Change the story; watch the scene change. 4. The Law of Attraction – Like Calls to Like See it: When everything starts matching your mood. Apply it: Begin each day listing five things you already love. Gratitude lifts your baseline frequency. It’s one of the highest vibration feelings we can feel and so step into it easily by practicing gratitude as much as possible throughout the day. What are you grateful for? The little things that happen all day long - maybe someone held the door open for you. Notice that, feel gratitude and by the Law of Attraction you will call in more little situations of experiences and things tat make you ‘feel’ grateful and gratitude. The little things become the big things when you practice this daily. Make the Mental Shift: “I focus on what’s thriving, and life brings me more of it.” Rather than what’s not doing so well to ensure life stops bringing you more of what you don’t want. More of what we DO want please. And that’s feelings of: Love, abundance, happiness, joy, good health etc etc. 5. The Law of Inspired Action – Getting You To Notice the Feeling of when to Move When feeling Inspired. Move when Moved. See it: When you get a quiet nudge to call someone or try something new. A feeling that you should do something or act. Noticing these feeling. Listening to these feelings. Acting gently and aligned with these feelings. Apply it: Act before doubt talks you out of it. If you felt the nudge to do something, take inspired action relatively quickly because your thinking brain will always try to show up and tell you 1 million reasons why you should now not do ‘the thing’. And so if you felt inspired and then let your mind talk you out of it… this action that you should have taken is the exact energetic catalyst that would have propelled this energy flow through you to receive and create an outcome that would have been quite favourable. Make the Mental Shift: “I trust the gentle impulses of my higher self.” These little nudges are what is known as your highest self. Always pushing you towards your inner truest highest place in life. They are nudges to be listened to and acted upon. Programmes such as imposter syndrome or self doubt (or any other subconscious negative programmes that you maybe have taken on throughout your experiences since being little and in life thereafter) can creep in here if you are not aware and acting within the Law of Inspired Action. Divine Energy loves inspired action as it can move through it much easier than non-action. 6. The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy – Getting You To Know That Nothing Stays Stuck - everything is temporary and in flow and movement See it: Heavy moods or stale environments they are only energy and perspective. There is much that we can do to change perspective and energy and thus change the heaviness or density almost instantly. Your awareness of choice here is invaluable. Apply it: Physically move energy around. I can’t stress how good our bodies are at helping the movement of energy. Open windows, move some furniture, sage cleanse, move your body, jump around, play high-frequency music, laugh, get out in nature anything that makes you feel joy is key. Make the Mental Shift: “Energy is always moving; I can raise it right now.” This very minute. If life feels stuck, get the energy moving and flowing right away. The rest can be worked on in the coming days. 7. The Law of Cause and Effect – Every Thought Is a Seed. The thought is the cause. See it: Notice outcomes that trace back to earlier choices. A life situation because of something you choose, decided to do, the direction in life you took when you should have believed in yourself. Everything started with a thought. And subconsciously our thoughts can become sabotaged by limiting beliefs without our consent or knowing. Know today that even your thought here reading this is the seed of an outcome in the future. What will you plant with this knowledge and thought today? Apply it: Before reacting, ask, “Do I want more of this energy?” Make the Mental Shift: Plant only what you want to harvest. 8. The Law of Compensation – What You Give Returns See it: Notice the times when the feelings of generosity or the feelings of resentment around giving arises. This is pointing to a fear within. Remember most thoughts have subconscious fears behind them unless you are aware and embodying mindfulness. Apply it: Give with joy or don’t give at all. Bless every payment, every kindness. Make the Mental Shift: “Circulation keeps abundance alive.” 9. The Law of Relativity – Nothing Has Meaning Until You Compare It See it: Feeling behind, unlucky, or envious. Apply it: Replace comparison with gratitude. Make the Mental Shift: “Everything is relative. I’m exactly where I need to be to learn love now.” 10. The Law of Polarity – Opposites Define Each Other See it: Challenges that highlight what you truly want. Apply it: When you meet darkness, name its opposite and lean there. Make the Mental Shift: “Contrast clarifies my desires; both ends serve growth.” 11. The Law of Rhythm – Flow With Your Season See it: High energy some days, low the next. Apply it: Rest during inward phases; create when energy rises. Make the Mental Shift: “My rhythm is divine. I don’t push the tide.” 12. The Law of Gender – Balance Doing and Being See it: Overworking or over-daydreaming. Apply it: Blend both: structure with intuition, logic with flow. Make the Mental Shift: “When my masculine and feminine energies dance, creation unfolds effortlessly.” Use my Quick 🌞 Everyday Alignment Practice to embody the laws daily Morning: Choose one Law to focus on for the day. Midday: Notice where life is reflecting it back. Evening: Write one example of how you applied it. Small, conscious acts of alignment compound fast. Peace replaces pressure; synchronicity replaces struggle. Remember The Universe isn’t waiting to bless you - it’s literally waiting for you to tune in. The moment you live by these Laws, life starts to cooperate. I hope this landed right where I hoped it would. Giving you thoughts and daily ways that you can start to apply the universal laws to instantly improve it. And then begin your journey with utilising the divine energy that creates worlds to create your own world. First you have to know the knowledge. Then you have to align with the knowledge. Embody it, live it, so that your daily baseline frequency is the same as the life you want to create. Doing shadow work to get rid of any beliefs that don’t align with these always and the truth of what you really are. And knowing these laws are the keys to the whole Universe. What you do with these laws will determine what shows up in your reality. This is how the Universe works. 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It's official : YouTube pays me for creating videos. Still feels weird saying this!! This October 2025 I hit the monetization milestone on YouTube of reaching 1000 subscribers. Yeyyy. Here's what I learned on my journey. I hope it helps anyone START. CONTINUE. NOT GIVE UP. And honestly if I can do, anyone can. ANYONE. Go Check out my EBook Here: 0-1k subscribers How To Start Your Own Channel In this blog I'm going to talk about: My own experiences in starting a YouTube channel. Why I started one in the first place being an introvert, shy, woman of 40 that had low self esteem (a viewer actually said to me that if it feels so bad then why do it to yourself. Yeh thanks for that, but that's kind of the whole point. That's the fear I had to face to step into the person that I wanted to be. Not the person that was limited by doubt, fear, lack. This isn't a miracle story it's a journey with some effort required. And fear and stepping out of your comfort zone is truly where collapsing the timeline shifts massively. Big feelings = big results) And then my journey on actually growing it from 0-1000 subscribers. And most importantly - What I learned along the way. Btw , If you don't subscribe already please do stop by and subscribe  - it's like a virtual wave, like saying hello... when people subscribe it's my way of knowing that they're seeing my posts and that there's a point to all this - i.e. The blog, my writing etc. A little thank you - Firstly thank you for being here. Your kindness and nice comments helped me carry on. Every nice comment helped me believe in myself that little bit more. Every mean or back handed comment helped me dig that little bit deeper. So if you've already subscribed I honestly am so happy that you did and really truly from the bottom of my heart thank you. And what I'm planning on sharing over there regarding energy, vibration, frequency and pretty much all the workings of the Universe that I write on this blog. Is going to improve lives. It's going to change lives and get anyone feeling stuck in a rut or like they don't know what to do - it's going to give tools of hope, empowerment and that there is another way to life. I just had to become ready to do this and my own journey 0-1k was about becoming. I quickly realised that it wasn't about the end goal. The growth was in the journey. Starting a channel with zero knowledge of YouTube was a big one. As a main goal that if you follow this blog will know was something of a personal milestone I'd set myself when I started the channel almost one year earlier. I wrote a blog post about why I was starting a channel at 40 here . Also my main main goal really was to start earning another online income. And I still believe YT is the easiest and best way for anyone to start earning online. Here's something else: it's estimated to be less than 1% to 3% of all active channels, or approximately 2 million channels out of the 50-60 million considered active that are monetized which means I'm very proud to be in this category. And in all, it took me 1 year to get monetized . I'm taking a moment to feel proud and I can share the the one guarantee that ensured this success : And that was not giving up . Carrying on and continuing through any fear, carrying on through the unknowing, the uncertainty and sometimes quite honestly feeling like a bit of a wally on camera. But now I'm a wally that's monetized and it makes being a wally much easier let me tell you. So, Why did I start a YouTube Channel : as a shy introverted mum of 40 something? I was going through a spiritual awakening and this had come after living with depression for most of my adult life and functioning with it, self healing from 20 years of depression , in what felt like almost no time at all, which had led us to sell up our old lives in the UK and take 1 way tickets to Bali and worldschooling with our 2 kids . The plan was that we'd be based in Bali and then slow travel around South East Asia. And that's where we are right now almost 2 years in on the adventure building our beautiful house in Bali (we bought some land) and helping others raise their vibration , find their peace, practice Self Love and find their true selves which in turn helps them manifest, create like the conscious creators we truly are. When we are aligned with the correct energy and frequency. Personally I wanted to challenge myself fully in a way that nothing else could. I'd lived a lifetime of mental health problems which were no more for me. I was actually a little overweight too. Unhappy with myself. Just generally even though I was no longer depressed and at suicides door. I was a version of my self that was 'becoming' but was definitely not a finished project. I still had low self worth, low self esteem that on the surface wasn't there any more it was more of a subconscious levelling up that I needed. I was happy, feeling confident in my own skin for once in my life and getting stronger everyday. I had wanted to disappear for most of my life, I didn't want people to see me, notice me, comment on me. Even in the street - I walked with my head down NEVER looking at people - I didn't want to see them, notice them. I didn't want them to see me. And I still did this (even in Bali) I was much happier hidden away at home. It was a safe place where I didn't have to face judgement. The judgement was never from other people. It was a reflection of my own self and what I thought about myself. And even though I'd been brave. My healing journey was continuing in Bali and if I stopped here. I too would stop there. These subconscious things were still with me. My subconscious incorrect identification with who I thought I was stopping me from doing things and truly stepping into this high frequency self and life. I had no self love, self care, self anything still - even though i'd healed from depression. I was technically still the same person, identifying with an old me and I knew that would give me the same predictable outcomes (even in Bali). And this was all deep rooted within me. From my own work in helping other people I knew that I had to face my own shadows - the things that were hidden in my subconscious - deep beliefs (that were not true btw) your shadows never are ( shadow work ). They are picked up programmes from the 3d matrix that we took on as ourselves and internalised to become the identity that we have of ourselves. And depending on what these programmes taught us as we were growing up, they are mostly, self limiting, self sabotaging and stop us from living the life we deserve. They limit us from allowing happiness or allowing in the life of our dreams. The saddest part of this is that we do this to ourselves, because we ALLOW these programmes to run, when they are untrue, incorrect and not even real. we allow them to become real because we experienced them and feel like they are real truths about ourselves. We give our power away and become power-less. That's the lie. These were very deeply rooted in me after 20 years of depression. I'd healed the depression but had beliefs about who I was at the core of me that I needed to re-boot. Programmes that literally needed un-installing. And I needed something huge to jolt me into getting rid of these limiting self beliefs. A little like moving 8k miles across the world will give you the physical space to look at your shadows to give you the space to see reality for what it is and see yourself for what it truly is. Starting a YouTube channel for a shy introverted person that doesn't feel worthy or good enough will do this for you too. I wanted to collapse fear, collapse not feeling good enough, and collapse not feeling worthy. I 'knew' them not to be true. But yet somehow the old me was still limiting myself. And I knew from experience that the only true way to do this is to face fear head on. We'd taken very big life changing steps and the channel was a logical next step topics and going to be where I recorded my/our travel journey. BUT when I started the channel I was stuck in real and very present fear. And hear me out with this one. Every body feels fear when starting their own channel. It's normal and part and parcel of the whole thing. It takes you out of your old comfort zones (or traps of limitations as I call them) and forces you to face fear head on. It really is brave and I'm not going to sugar coat any of this: if you are thinking of starting a channel and are scared, then this fear is real and wont go away UNLESS you face it and start the bloody thing . But I was facing a very real fear of the topic / content I was doing these videos on (our Bali / travel life) and I was living in fear everyday with whether we'd done the right thing, whether the kids were happy and really just overthinking our daily life stuff. I was still living in feelings of fear and scarcity. I hadn't shifted this UK life at all. And so I was ready to face this head on and start learning to live with a safe CNS, to start living in abundance, safety, worthiness, and that I was good enough. And the only way I knew how to challenge myself was to throw myself to the lions. And do the very thing the old me would absolutely hate: To be seen. Starting something is a powerful thing . This burst of starting energy is like birthing the embryo of potential. It's a spark of momentous energy. Taking your own power back and stepping into a new timeline of your future self. And my only advice on all of the imposter syndrome doubts that creep in, the over thinking, the self sabotaging thoughts is to JUST START, Then JUST DO. Otherwise if you don't take this action you will forever be wanting to start that thing and still stay as the person you are, in the timeline that you are in, just wishing that you had started. And so I had started my own channel in Sept 2024. I could figure the rest out as I went. And that's the journey. See my very first video below - it's not great - I actually put doing this video off many times, until I saw my kids just looking at me and sympathising with my nervousness and overthinkingness but yet having a glimmer of sadness in their eyes. It looked like disappointment to me. And I couldn't have that. So the night before this video I cried. Yes as a 40 year old woman of the world that had seen things in her life actually cried over the fear of making her first video. Because I was scared and I didn't want to do it. I didn't even want a YouTube channel anyway. Sounds crazy and a little pathetic when I write this now seeing how something so small felt so big to me back then. But mostly at the time actually I cried for the person that I'd become and I was sad that I was at this point. I'd overcome life debilitating-suicidal at times-depression, I'd faced so much true fear in my childhood, I'd done really brave stuff in life, I'd moved my family 8k miles away from home truly believing that it was for a better life and I'd done all these things, yet I was shaking and feeling sick about making a video. And so after a cry I had to pull my boots up and make the god damned first video. Here's My First YouTube Video - my swollen face was because I cried the night before Then after the first video, I'm pleased to report that some of that fear disappears and you feel liberated and like you really could do the whole making a video thing again. And then comes the video topic. What would I do for my second video? And so it kind of went like this for a few months. Not being really sure what I was doing, nor what people wanted, nor knowing what did well and what didn't. But turning up doing a weekly video and trying to build some momentum, making friends on the channel and gaining subscribers. I'd started doing a weekly update video of the growth of the channel sharing what I'd learned that week in the hope that it would help others in a similar position to crush their YouTube goals and start their own income stream. In truth, my beating the algo hacks, changing settings here and there didn't really work. They'd work when I found them and I shared them but then they made no real difference overall. Check out my first 7 weeks YouTube progress videos here . But here's where I stopped making these videos - because I didn't know what I was doing by this point. I'd got myself into Overthinking territory, where I was starting to not enjoy making these videos. So after 3 months I stopped making videos and tried to get back on track with my own personal life behind the scenes. We were still travelling, still having huge life changes and I was feeling like I was not in a position to talk about my life because it was so up / so topsy turvy and so changey. I wasn't keeping in touch with friends / family and was feeling very lost and mostly like 'what the hell have we done' the last thing I wanted to do was to make videos on this stuff. And so my content stopped. And even worse I didn't know what I was going to make videos on going forward. What does YouTube Require for Monetization? A big reason for starting the channel was to become monetized. To start earning for the videos and content I would eventually be putting out. We work remotely and online so another income stream would be welcome. Diversifying is key to making a freedom life work. Earning passively whilst we sleep - and YouTube does that. In fact it's one of the best ways in my opinion to earn online. We create a video and then it earns for the rest of that videos life. To become monetized on YouTube you need to have 1000 subscribers AND 4000 Watch Time Hours in a year time period. I hit the watch time hours on the channel after just 6 months of being on YouTube it was the subscribers that took longer for me. It was this video that did really well and ended up taking me over the watch time hours: You can see from this video I'm finding my feet a little bit more. Being more like myself and not overthinking the videos. I'm just travelling and recording bits of that life and putting it into a video. Easy right? Well still not so easy for me. I was doing content that I was not really so passionate about. I love travel - but that's my life. And in my life I do want a private life (especially with kids). I also don't feel as though my travel videos help people. I was finding that I was delaying putting content out because I didn't want people to know my exact location and so my content was not flowing with life. I really wanted flow with the channel, for it to move in sync with me and the things I was overcoming or doing at the moment on my healing life journey that could truly help someone. I actually have a burning desire to help people and really if I was going to make YouTube a role similar to a job that I loved doing I knew that I had to pivot into helping people and to make that change. And here comes the self sabotaging and self limiting beliefs again. In as far as 'who do you think you are to make videos on this stuff' ; 'who's going to listen / watch'. At this point I was just at around 800 subscribers. My Zero to 1k Subscriber Journey I notice that every time I want to change something or do something different with my channel that it brings up every gremlin within. Every hidden block that I had and thought I'd worked through. And this is something that I'm coming to accept with the channel. It's a personal challenge until one day these things are just not things any more. They don't exist within my self identity, not even a little to re-surface. So I constantly must keep going and keep slaying every demon that crops up. I really could type and talk fro hours on what starting this YouTube channel has done for me. It's been quite life changing. Every video I make I step further into the person that I want to be. And I want to share with others how they too can step into the version of themselves that they may want to be and just how easy it is to do. And just how difficult it can be. But it doesn't have to be. I've had to turn up in ways that I didn't expect. I knew turning up physically to do the videos was obvious. And that takes effort - when you know you'll put a lot of effort in and get hardly any views or growth. This takes real effort. You cannot just stop doing the videos because the growth stops. You must do the videos. BUT I didn't realise the ways in which it would challenge and grow me and how in order to grow the channel I would have to face my shadows head on, time and time again and I did these for me. Every time I showed up, overcame, faced fear, went in blind, felt clueless, felt stupid, felt worthless, felt as though I wasn't good enough, felt unworthy - I faced it all as defiant little acts of self love. Showing up for myself has been the biggest thing I've learned through getting to 1k subscribers. I challenged myself in ways that the old me would never have done. Firstly she'd have never set a camera up, pressed play and talked to it. EVER. Because she never thought she was good enough, brave enough, anything of anything enough to do that. She was. I was. I AM! To do these videos I've had to become someone else. But that was my whole goal: To become someone that Loves herself, that thinks she's worthy, that not just thinks knows at her very essence that she is enough and it doesn't matter how many likes/dislikes/subscribers/growth. 0-1k was growth. But the growth was personal. It was never about the goal as I originally thought it was. It was never about the numbers, the subscribers, the money. It was always about the journey. And even though I didn't know it at the beginning - I was already enough. It took me the journey to realise this. Which is why I can tell you now that I know for certain that YOU ARE Already ENOUGH. Any way the YouTube Channel going forward is going to less of my travel life and more of the topics on this blog. The tools and things that people can use to raise their vibration, truths that let them understand their true selves (not the bullshit that we surround ourselves with pardon my French) - the false programmes, the I'm not good enoughs, the I'm not enoughs, people will judge me, who do I think I am to want more etc etc ) I know every single person reading this will relate in some way to this internal voice. And that keeps us stuck doing the same things and getting the same outcomes in life. And I also know how to stop it. How energy and vibration works in relation to The Universe and how to tap into a source of energy so powerful it creates worlds - that once you know it - align with it - you can create form, matter, stuff from thought alone. And so if you love that stuff give us a subscribe because what I'm sharing changes lives. Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our upcoming product launches... with freebies included. 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Week 1 - My YouTube Channel Growth Review Video and Account Stats It's been 1 week since I started my YouTube Channel and this is my promised once weekly review of the channels growth and how its doing, with one goal of growing the channel to monetized status. I want to be earning from YouTube in the quickest amount of time possible and plan to document the journey until I get to that point to show others how to do exactly the same. In week I'm happy with the progress. I'm loving making videos (which is the most important to me if i'm going to stick this out). All my stats and arrows are green and pointing in the right direction. Let's dig deeper... Check out my week one growth review video below: Analytics and Growth in Week1: 16th September - 22nd September 2024 things are going UP + that makes me happy During this week: I posted 11 shorts (more than my target 7 daily) but I've been finding shorts easy to do as I usually concentrate on Instagram and so I've just swapped my focus from Instagram to Youtube shorts for the time being as I see more potential to earn on YouTube than on insta right now) I posted 2 videos (hit my target) I didn't do the first weekly growth review video until the following day so that will show in next weeks stats. Just so that I could let the stats from the full 24 hours take effect and the week have the full 7 days. You can see for the 20th September things start moving. Maybe this is because YouTube see's that I'm active and not just a one post wonder. I'll keep up with the momentum here with posting 7 shorts and my 2 vids goal per week so YouTube learns my channel is consistent. YouTube loves consistency. And it's only week one and so I'm starting with the basics: Showing UP + Consistency. Overall the week I had 3.3k views | 30.2 watch time hours | + 15 new subscribers All of my stats are UP. Everything is green. It's only the first week and so there's not much to talk over here. I end week 1 with total 66 Subscribers | 30.2 WTH | I'm not concentrating on views. Starting week 2 with 66 Subscribers | 30.2 WTH. Of course the channel is a long way off the 1k subs and 4k watch time hours that it needs to become monetized but everything is moving in the right direction as opposed to the wrong direction and I can work with that! More of the same commitment and focus from me next week then time for the weekly Growth Review for Week2. Equipment I'm using: I don't have the latest video equipment to start this journey. I am using: Affiliate links for my Recommended Tools & Equipment: Check out some of the tools and equipment I use to create my content:  iPhone 13 : https://amzn.to/4f4kGRk   DJI Om 5 Smartphone Gimbal : https://amzn.to/3YDgFhD MacBook Air : https://amzn.to/4dSvwsT   📱 For More Mics, tripods, camera, lighting, and more: Visit my Amazon Storefront My Future Purchases Mini drone for Ariel shots : https://amzn.to/3UfCW29 GoPro for action and water shots : https://amzn.to/3YtpMRG   Wireless Mic for better sound quality : https://amzn.to/406WidC   Studio Ring Light : https://amzn.to/4dPQtnZ   Links to the things that Helped Me Grow My Channel in Week 1: Canva - Free or paid subscription to create thumbnails for the YouTube Vids 30 Ways to earn money from Canva FREE EBook My Canva Crash Course for Beginners EBook - A detailed guide with video tutorials to get you started with Canva CapCut - to edit my vids VidIQ - to learn from, do their daily learning tasks and get video titles / hooks + very good YouTube Videos to grow your account. I like these videos because they're super easy and concise. Plus the guy that does them is a Northern chap and I miss home. I hope you find this post informative. If it helped you in any way , please let me know in the comments. Mostly I hope it inspired you to start / grow your own YouTube channel to monetization. In the meantime keep up with our daily updates on social media below. And let me know if there is anything specific you would like me to cover on the blog about our Bali life. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help you. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy McFletchface xx

Week 2 - My YouTube Channel Growth Review Video and Account Stats (23rd September - 29th September 2024). I Started week 2 with 33 Subscribers | 30.2 WTH | I'm not concentrating on views only the monetization counters of Subs + WTH's). Read on to see how I increased my subscribers and watch time hours in week 2 and what I think helped with this growth. It's been another week since my last weekly growth review Week 1 ( 16th September - 22nd September 2024 Where things were going UP + that made me happy ). This is my Week 2 growth review on growing a brand new small YouTube channel from ZERO to MONETIZED Status. Starting a YouTube channel being one of the many ways to make money online (and serious amounts of money too!). I'm on a journey to start + grow my new YouTube channel to get that monetized to show others whats working for me & what's not. And I document that YouTube channel growth here so that other Mum's can do the same, no matter how shy you may feel! This is all about personal development + personal growth as well as channel growth... and income growth. If I can do this YOU can do this. Check out my week two growth review video below: Analytics and Growth in Week 2: 23rd September - 29th September 2024 During this week 2: I posted 8 shorts (hit my target 7 daily) I posted 5 videos  (hit my target 2 daily) I posted 1 weekly YouTube growth review video - this was week 1's video Overall on the week I had 6.3k views | 114.8 watch time hours | + 66 new subscribers!! (I'm blown away by this number tbh for week 2) I end week 2 on 99 subscribers to begin week 3 Week 2 was a really good week. Posting more regularly seemed to be rewarded by YouTube, but honestly I don't know how achievable posting 5 videos per week would be so I will be sticking to my goal of at least 2 videos as this is something that I can stick to. I needed to just get some Ibiza based videos up for a client I'm working with on the blog (so these were not my niche subject and a bit off topic). And on the weeks where I can upload more videos on my niche subjects - I will - as the increase seemed to be liked by YouTube, but 5 vids per week is not possible for me with my schedule right now. Most of these stats and increases in subscribers are coming from 1 video that is performing well. And would you believe that it's my first video - see blog post about that video here . It was my first video that I uploaded when I started this Growth Journey and I'm glad that even thought I didn't really know what I was doing on the filming side and editing side, I really did my best with what knowledge I had. And when I made that video, I tried to create it based on what I thought the viewer would like to see. With a timelapse speeded up house tour first to get them in, then a walk round talk round, with lot's of personable elements - mainly me - nervously talking to camera as I was quite nervous. But people seem to take kindly - I guess we've all been nervous right so can relate? Sometimes not trying to act and just being truthful and honestly yourself is really the best policy. I'll aim to do more personable 'authentically me' video's rather than just scenic view style videos (that aren't doing well on my channel). Where I thought it would be the other way around - I thought people would LOVE to see a beautiful beach. But who would want to see me chatting away. But that's the point! People do want human connection and not a scenic film. Also on this first video - I took some learning and education and applied it to that video before uploading it. Things like a well thought out title, a description, making sure it had a thumbnail (even though what I know now this is too busy and too wordy), making sure the video had at least 3 relevant hashtags in it's description, although if possible having up to 15, making sure any comments left were replied to swiftly, It's important to note that this first video in it's first week after uploading did not have much traction at all with very minimal views. I did go back into that video a few times and add more detail to the description, I changed the title a few times after using Chat GPT to come up with some other more hook based suggestions. And after that the video really picked up pace. I'll be making sure every video in week 3 has: A pre-designed Thumbnail (designed in Canva) that is straight to the point, designed for mobile and creates curiosity. A well planned out Title ( using Chat GPT and tweaking to my style) that does not repeat what the thumbnail says but adds more content to the thumbnail. A well written description with at least 3 priority hashtags but 15 can be used. I will Add the video to a playlist where possible to increase view time for relevant content. I will add subtitles to every video as this helps accessibility and people who like to watch silently. Of course the channel is a long way off the 1k subs and 4k watch time hours that it needs to become monetized but everything is moving in the right direction as opposed to the wrong direction and I can work with that! In fact who am I kidding week 2 has been AMAAAAAZING. And this is only week 2! Week 2 see's my channel at 10% toward my target. I'm very happy with the progress of the channel. And am starting to feel not so nervous on camera (a personal goal) and I hope that's coming across a little. More of the same commitment and focus from me next week then time for the weekly Growth Review for Week3. Equipment I'm using: I don't have the latest video equipment to start this journey. I am using: Affiliate links for my Recommended Tools & Equipment: Check out some of the tools and equipment I use to create my content:  iPhone 13 : https://amzn.to/4f4kGRk   DJI Om 5 Smartphone Gimbal : https://amzn.to/3YDgFhD MacBook Air : https://amzn.to/4dSvwsT   📱 For More Mics, tripods, camera, lighting, and more: Visit my Amazon Storefront My Future Purchases Mini drone for Ariel shots : https://amzn.to/3UfCW29 GoPro for action and water shots : https://amzn.to/3YtpMRG   Wireless Mic for better sound quality : https://amzn.to/406WidC   Studio Ring Light : https://amzn.to/4dPQtnZ   Links to the things that Helped Me Grow My Channel in Week 2: Canva  -  Free or paid subscription to create thumbnails for the YouTube Vids 30 Ways to earn money from Canva FREE EBook My Canva Crash Course for Beginners EBook  - A detailed guide with video tutorials to get you started with Canva CapCut  -  to edit my vids VidIQ  - to learn from, do their daily learning tasks and get video titles / hooks + very good YouTube Videos to grow your account. I like these videos because they're super easy and concise. Plus the guy that does them is a Northern chap and I miss home. Chat GPT - AI to help with coming up with Titles, Descriptions and Thumbnail ideas with hook. Unsure of ChatGPT download my 50 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Business FREE EBook to get you Started + The Beginners Guide to Using ChatGPT FREE EBook I hope you find this post about my experience on growing my YouTube channel in week 2 informative. If it helped you in any way , please let me know in the comments. Mostly I hope it inspired you to start / grow your own YouTube channel to monetization. And I hope you follow along with me to see what week 3 brings. I hope this post helps you to start and grow your own YouTube Channel at over 40. In the meantime keep up with our daily updates on social media below. And let me know if there is anything specific you would like me to cover on the blog about our Bali life. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help you. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy McFletchface xx

Week 3 My YouTube Growth Journey to Monetization Week 3 of working toward my goal of getting my small new YouTube Channel monetized as an over 40 year old Mom (30th September - 6th October 2024) - My YouTube Channel Growth Review Video's and Account Stats. It has been another week of steady growth (which is great), utilising Chat GPT prompts for help with SEO optimisation and sticking to my target of 2 vids, a growth vid plus 7 daily shorts. But something came up that was totally not expected for me on my YouTubing journey. Let's dig in for more... It's been another week since my last growth review Week 2 (23rd September - 29th September) where I ended the week with 99 Subs and 114.8 WTHours Also See week 1 My First growth review Week 1  ( 14th September - 21st September Where things were going UP + that made me happy). 33 Subs | 35 WTHours This is my Week 3 growth review on growing a brand new small YouTube channel from ZERO to MONETIZED Status. We earn all of our family income online, in various ways, some passive income, some working income. Which allows us to be free and travel the world with our kids. The next form of income that I am looking to start earning from is YouTube. Starting a YouTube channel  is one of the many ways to make money online  (and serious amounts of money too!). To become monetized, means joining the YouTube Partner Program, which requires my channel to have 1000 subscribers and 4000 Watch Time Hours before becoming eligible to apply. I'm on that journey now of start + grow my new YouTube channel to get that monetized to show others whats working for me & what's not. Just 3 weeks in - And I document that YouTube channel growth here so that other Mum's can do the same, no matter how shy you may feel! This is all about personal development + personal growth as well as channel growth... and income growth. If I can do this YOU can do this. Check out my week three growth review video below: Week 3 of Growing My YouTube Channel: 72 New Subscribers & Mental Health Matters! Join me on my journey as a mum over 40 trying to grow my YouTube channel! In this week’s update, I gained 72 new subscribers and learned valuable lessons about balancing growth with mental health. Discover my insights on staying positive while pursuing your passions. If you're navigating similar challenges, this video is for you! 🌟💪 Key Takeaways: Tips for growing your channel The importance of mental health in content creation My personal experiences and reflections Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on my YouTube journey! Hashtags: #YouTubeGrowth #MentalHealth #MumLife #YouTubeJourney #Over40 #ContentCreation Analytics and Growth in Week 3: 30th September - 6th October During this week: I posted 10 shorts (hit my target 7 daily) I posted 3 niche topic videos  (hit my target 2 daily) I posted 1 weekly YouTube growth review video - this was week 2's video go see it here if you haven't already. So you can see I committed and I stuck to it. Overall on the week I had 5.7k views | 183 watch time hours | + 72 new subscribers I end week 3 on 173 subscribers | 329 watch time hours Most of these stats and increases in subscribers are still coming from 1 video that is performing well. My very first video - see blog post about that video here . Which just goes to show you really can start, knowing nothing and doing your best. Sometimes your best is good enough. This has slowed down now and it's just 1 or 2 subscribers each day. And so I'm on the lookout for ideas and new videos that could be my next top video performer. Week 3 hasn't been a big one in terms of learning and applying new learning. I've stopped with my VidIQ learning and so I need to get back into the 5 minute daily lessons. So easy to do and so why have I fallen off track with this. Lesson learned - let's jump back in! But week 3 has been a week where I'm applying everything that I've learnt, and that's good ! I'm continuing to commit and show up as I enter a new week - week 4 - one of the reasons why 94% of YouTube channels never get to their monetisation goal. Just doing this one thing (although this is the hardest thing I've come across), will get you in the top 6% (in time). And I really do think commitment is everything with YouTube growth. The excitement and nerves are fading and as I go into week 4 I realise that this thing really is a marathon that I have to turn up every day for. The emotional side is dawning on me on just how gruelling this can be on our minds. I had a day where I didn't get any subscribers and it really sucked. It made me feel quite down, so this week I've been looking at removing myself from being so emotionally invested in growing the channel. When we have a dream or a goal that I want to achieve so badly, but understanding how Social media can really suck you in. And impact our mental health. I guess my take home message for week 3 on my journey is to look after your mental health when growing a YouTube channel. I'm working on a few video ideas around this topic since my background is in Psychology (I have a degree in P + Neuroscience), but I'm here for the healing of trauma in natural ways (having tried to heal through prescription drugs and nature and I know where the answers lie), helping others to heal their own emotional trauma through going within and working with vibration, frequency and energy (for we are all energy vibrating at a frequency. Changed the frequency, change the physical manifestation - it's that simple + that difficult at the same time) aura cleansing and sound energy work and I have a long history with depression which I can not ever go back to. And this YouTube marathon is a mindset thing. To combat this, I gave myself a once a day stats check where I checked in on my channel JUST ONCE in the morning to check subs and WTH. And no more. I was starting to go on my phone every few minutes to check my stats, which is not cool. It's not setting a good example to the kids (who are also starting their own YouTube channels right now). So I have a moral responsibility, not just to protect myself. This makes it easier I think, because i'm so good at looking after others, never that great on applying all my worldly knowledge to myself. Secondly, I took time out to go for a massage at my local spa. This was time away from the kids, time away from everything to go into myself and remember who I was. The noise of the world can layer on top of your divine magic. It's very important for me to remember that. Because that's where the magic happens. This YouTube channel will grow itself if my analytical mind backs off and my heart leads it. This I know - after manifesting a dream life through letting go. Purely trusting the plan and backing off from directing it in any way and truly knowing that something will happen. Like I do with the channel - I KNOW THAT IT WILL GROW TO MONETIZED. I feel this. I can feel what it's like. And so it already is. This is how Quantum Jumping works when manifesting (which is something I teach). I just need to show up, commit, do the work and enjoy the process. I highly recommend starting a self care routine to ensure that you stay healthy and well. If this thing really is a marathon, your health matters. I always find it so amusing that I know so much when it comes to trusting our intuition and the law of assumption when it comes to manifesting, but my naughty brain somehow creeps back in to try and take me off track. This is something many coaches deal with. Which makes you feel like a rubbish coach - but it's so easy to help others, why is it so difficult to apply to ourselves. This is one of the reasons why documenting your YouTube growth journey is so important - it keeps you looking at yourself objectively - avoiding getting swallowed up in the moment. You can see things clearly for what they are. One of the reasons why I started this and I think everybody should too! Thirdly, protect your energy. Believe it or not, not everybody wants you to win. And this doesn't matter because ultimately, people online are not really in your life. But from an energetic standpoint, their energy can affect you if you don't understand how energy works and you then unintentionally let it. Vibrationally speaking. So if you know this, then just knowing this means that you can stop any negativity from ever reaching you. It's as essential for me as brushing my teeth in a morning. Protecting your energy is so important with starting and growing your YouTube channel - even more so if you are an empath that feels EVERYTHING or a Lightworker. Fourth, in the art of self love, I made this cup of self love for myself and the kids (because I've been so pre-occupied with growing) that I forgot why I'm doing it in the first place. My Why. If you're interested: I'm doing this so I can continue to support my new way of living (because I love it and don't ever want it to stop). I'm doing it so my kids can see the best version of their mum. A mum that shows up for herself. And so I took a step back and took time to care, nurture and hug with a milky moon milk. I'm not saying the moon milk solved everything. It gave me the time to step back and realise a few things, that have now made me stronger to go into week 4. I highly recommend. Fifth: MEDITATE. Something that always slips for me when I'm busy, distracted, focused on something else. But meditation is / was always the answer. WE don't do it enough in the West. We are not taught how absolutely essential it is to life in our western schools. Then even when we KNOW the stuff, it's so easy to fall off the wagon (me!). When I met with a shaman in Bali, he held my hands and said that I need to meditate. I KNEW THIS. But what was my take home here was that I didn't need 'healing' from him, ' curing' by him, 'making better' of given a psychedelic plant - I just needed to go home and meditate - the answers are always in you. And the key to those answers is through meditation . So this is my gentle reminder to myself to meditate daily. And if you fall off the waggon, like me, when you're focused on growing something, this How to Meditation For Beginners post may help you as it does me. And so that's week 3 in my over 40 YouTube channel. I wasn't intending on focusing on mental health and wellness, but that's where week 3 took me. Or took me away from - and I want to share my experience in case any one else gets 'lock on' with their goal of growing their own YouTube Channel OR gets 'down' because it feels as though their channel isn't growing. Trust me, if you are showing up - you are growing! If you are committing - the channel IS growing. Let's get back to enjoying our growth next week equipped with some insights that week 3 brought, because this can only make us stronger. I'll be making sure every video in week 4 continues to have all the things learnt in weeks 1 -3: A pre-designed Thumbnail (designed in Canva) that is straight to the point, designed for mobile and creates curiosity. A well planned out Title (using Chat GPT and tweaking to my style) that does not repeat what the thumbnail says but adds more content to the thumbnail. A well written description with at least 3 priority hashtags but 15 can be used. I will Add the video to a playlist where possible to increase view time for relevant content. I will add subtitles to every video as this helps accessibility and people who like to watch silently. Plus add things I learnt this week The channel at the end of week 3 is at 10% of reaching monetization. This is no longer the 'long way off' the 1k subs and 4k watch time hours that it needs to become monetized. Which I have to take a moment here, is AMAZING! It's now well on the way to achieving what it set out to do and I'm very happy with that. I personally am starting enjoy doing the video's now. I feel like I'm getting a connection to me subscribers and I love their comments. I love that people are feeling inspired to start their own. I love that they're reaching out to tell me that. I also want to give back and share my experiences so they don't burn out, mental health fatigue so we can win together going forward! If you have been inspired to start your own YouTube channel as an over 40 mum or dad, do let me know in the commets. I love to hear it. Or maybe you've had your channel for a while and are starting it back up armed with the new knowledge to do it. Again drop me a comment. I am on your team! (especially on the videos ha ha as the YouTube Algo LOVES that!) More of the same commitment and focus from me next week, but with a nod to feeling, wellness and looking after myself - then in the blink of an eye it will be time for the weekly Growth Review for Week 4. Equipment I'm using: I don't have the latest video equipment to start this journey. I am using: Affiliate links for my Recommended Tools & Equipment: Check out some of the tools and equipment I use to create my content:  iPhone 13 : https://amzn.to/4f4kGRk   DJI Om 5 Smartphone Gimbal : https://amzn.to/3YDgFhD MacBook Air : https://amzn.to/4dSvwsT   📱 For More Mics, tripods, camera, lighting, and more: Visit my Amazon Storefront My Future Purchases Mini drone for Ariel shots : https://amzn.to/3UfCW29 GoPro for action and water shots : https://amzn.to/3YtpMRG   Wireless Mic for better sound quality : https://amzn.to/406WidC   Studio Ring Light : https://amzn.to/4dPQtnZ   Links to the things that Helped Me Grow My Channel in Week 3: Canva  -  Free or paid subscription to create thumbnails for the YouTube Vids 30 Ways to earn money from Canva FREE EBook My Canva Crash Course for Beginners EBook  - A detailed guide with video tutorials to get you started with Canva CapCut  -  to edit my vids VidIQ  - to learn from, do their daily learning tasks and get video titles / hooks + very good YouTube Videos to grow your account. I like these videos because they're super easy and concise. Plus the guy that does them is a Northern chap and I miss home. Chat GPT  - AI to help with coming up with Titles, Descriptions and Thumbnail ideas with hook. Unsure of ChatGPT download my 50 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Business FREE EBook  to get you Started + The Beginners Guide to Using ChatGPT FREE EBook I hope you find this post about my experience on growing my YouTube channel in week 3 informative. If it helped you in any way , please let me know in the comments. Mostly I hope it inspired you to start / grow your own YouTube channel to monetization. And I hope you follow along with me to see what week 4 brings. In the meantime keep up with our daily updates on social media below. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help you. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy McFletchface xx Related Video Content: Why Mental Health Matters when growing your YouTube Channel 5 ways to protect your mental health when growing your YouTube Channel 5 ways to protect your energy when growing your YouTube Channel Establishing a Self Care Routine Generic How to Sage video Generic How to Palo Santo video Generic Using Crystals for energy protection video Even in Paradise you need to protect your energy - Bali will chew you up and spit you out Tech I'm using to start and grow my YouTube channel

Week 4 of my goal getting small YouTube Channel monetized as an over 40 year old Mom   (7th October - 13th October 2024) - My YouTube Channel Growth Review Video's  and Account Stats. It's been another week of slower but steady growth, utilising Chat GPT prompts  for help with SEO optimisation creating YouTube Titles and Descriptions for free, using the free app Canva for creating my engaging thumbnails and sticking to my target of 2 vids, a growth vid plus 7 daily shorts. Continuing with ongoing daily learning from the free VidIQ plug in. Let's dig in for more... It's been another week since my last growth review Week 3 (30th September - 6th October) where I ended the week with 173 Subs and 329 WTHours Also See Week 1 My Week 1 First growth review (14th September - 21st September 2024) Where things were going UP + that made me happy) and I ended the week with 66 Subs and 35 WTHours. Week 2 My Week 2 growth review (23rd September - 30th September 2024) Where I ended the week with 99 Subs and 114.8 WTHours. Week 3 My Week 3 growth review (1st October - 6th October 2024) Where I ended the week with 173 Subs and 329 WTHours. Week 4 My Week 4 growth review (7th October - 13th October 2024) Where I ended the week with 222 Subs and 437 WTHours. This is my Week 4 growth review on growing a brand new small YouTube channel from ZERO to MONETIZED Status. We earn all of our family income online, in various ways, some passive income, some working income. Which allows us to be free and travel the world with our kids. The next form of income that I am looking to start earning from is YouTube. Starting a YouTube channel  is one of the many ways to make money online  (and serious amounts of money too!). To become monetized, means joining the YouTube Partner Program, which requires my channel to have 1000 subscribers and 4000 Watch Time Hours before becoming eligible to apply. I'm on that journey now of start + grow my new YouTube channel to get that monetized to show others whats working for me & what's not. Just 4 weeks in - And I document that YouTube channel growth here so that other Mum's can do the same, no matter how shy you may feel! This is all about personal development + personal growth as well as channel growth... and income growth. If I can do this YOU can do this. Check out my week four growth review video below: Week 4 of Growing My YouTube Channel Analytics and Growth in Week 4: 7th October - 13th October 2024 During this week: I posted 10 shorts (hit my target 7 daily) I posted 1 niche topic videos  (missed my target of 2 weekly) I posted 1 weekly YouTube growth review video - this was week 3's video go see it here  if you haven't already. So you can see I turned up but actually missed my target of posting 2 vids per week. I'm kind of having a mini crisis at the moment about what my niche is. I'm not sure if Bali life is something I can keep uploading videos on. Is it a topic I'm genuinely interested in? It's definitely a part of my life and I do love it. But with a family, life is not that easy to make content out of. Does anybody want to see it? Having lot's of anxiety this week as to what my niche is. Spent time working on niching down rather than posting irrelevant videos that felt unauthentically me and just posting for posting sake. I want to make content now that I genuinely love. And can really help people. Not just of me and my daily Bali life. Lot's to think about this week. I'm definitely overthinking everything and full of self doubt. I hope this doesn't affect my stats this week or impact my next few Weeks. Does anybody else feel like this? Overall on the week I had 4.5k views | 118.1 watch time hours | + 51 new subscribers I end week 4 on 222 subscribers | 437 watch time hours I started back up with my VidIQ learning in week 4 as I'd fallen of the waggon. Easy 5 minute daily lessons. This week I've covered 3 Main Things: When to craft a Title + Thumbnail Descriptions and The first 15 seconds of a video And applied these 3 things to this growth video. When to Craft a YouTube Title + Thumbnail Plan your title and thumbnail BEFORE recording or editing your video. You guessed it- I do the opposite ;-) Up until now anyhow!!! Because I am a girl that learns. Crafting a title and thumbnail before you film will allow you to plan your opening 15 seconds (more on the intro Do's / Don'ts next) so that they effectively mesh with the title and thumbnail. 3 Things You Must Do in Your YouTube Introductions I learned that the intro - the first 15 seconds of a vid is important: 3 things to avoid in the first 15 seconds (and I do all of them right now, so )'ll be completely changing this in week 5's videos). And that's: 1.) To NOT repeat the Title in the opening 15 seconds. Things like today I'm going to be talking about xyz (that I already said in the title) - the viewer already knows this, that's why they clicked through. Give them something else in this first 15 seconds. 2.) Don't Welcome the viewer. I'm English, it's in the fabric of my DNA to be polite and welcome. And apologise. And Queue. Stop being so English. The viewer literally doesn't care! They already clicked through - they don't want a nice welcome cup of tea - give them some juice, no in fact give them a shot of tequila. They're there for the tequila and to get the party started. 3.) But you still need to keep the first 15 seconds related. You can't just say something completely different to what the vids about just to say something different. Just word it differently, give them something else. Shortform: Don't repeat. Don't Welcome. But still related. You're not welcoming anyone, they're already here. You're not offering them a cup of tea. Just crack right on with the tequila. They're there for it. And I'm carrying this learning on into my week 5 videos. Let me reiterate: Repeating your title, welcoming the viewer, and focusing on non-related content will all result in boring your viewer and could lead to them clicking away. YouTube Descriptions are like talking to a friend - How would you Describe the video to them: I'm learning that descriptions must be created for the viewer only, to give them a little more info on the video and NOT for the Algorithm. The YouTube Algo already knows every single thing about your video from the moment it is uploaded. The description IS NOT A PLACE for keyword spamming and link spamming. So keep descriptions light hearted and informative in a readable way. A very simple take home is to write a description as though you're talking to a person. Describing it in a convo. How would you describe this to a friend? .... well, describe it like that.   What would you say to intrigue them into watching your video? It doesn’t need to be long. Anything from a few sentences to a couple paragraphs will do. Shortform: Write descriptions for your perfect viewer / your friend / people not robots! This guy is cute but you're description is NOT for him! In week 4 I was getting too caught up in giving so much detail because I thought it helped the algo. Again giving too much thought to the algo and not enough thought to my subscribers / viewers..., sorry guys... I'm just a Mum, trying to please all the things, all the time. Less stress, more chill with my descriptions. This also applies to life guys... we are not everything to everyone! In only in week 4 of my journey and I'm growing as a person. I'm mindful of the stats that 94% of YouTube channels never get to their monetisation goal. So only 6% do - and I'm sticking to my commitment of uploading my goals. Commitment is everything with YouTube growth. I want the same for you! And so that's week 4 in my over 40 YouTube channel. I'll be making sure every video in week 5 continues to have all the things learnt in weeks 1 - 4 to continue growing my channel because all of this is working: A pre-designed Thumbnail (designed in Canva) that is straight to the point, designed for mobile and creates curiosity. A well planned out Title (using Chat GPT and tweaking to my style) that does not repeat what the thumbnail says but adds more content to the thumbnail. A well written description with at least 3 priority hashtags but 15 can be used. I will Add the video to a playlist where possible to increase view time for relevant content. I will add subtitles to every video as this helps accessibility and people who like to watch silently. Plus add things I learnt this week If you have been inspired to start your own YouTube channel as an over 40 mum or dad, do let me know in the comments. I love to hear it. Or maybe you've had your channel for a while and are starting it back up armed with the new knowledge to do it. Again drop me a comment. I am on your team! (especially on the videos ha ha as the YouTube Algo LOVES that!) More of the same commitment and focus from me next week, then in the blink of an eye it will be time for the weekly Growth Review for Week 5. Equipment I'm using: I don't have the latest video equipment to start this journey. I am using: Affiliate links for my Recommended Tools & Equipment: Check out some of the tools and equipment I use to create my content:  iPhone 13 : https://amzn.to/4f4kGRk   DJI Om 5 Smartphone Gimbal : https://amzn.to/3YDgFhD MacBook Air : https://amzn.to/4dSvwsT   📱 For More Mics, tripods, camera, lighting, and more: Visit my Amazon Storefront My Future Purchases Mini drone for Ariel shots : https://amzn.to/3UfCW29 GoPro for action and water shots : https://amzn.to/3YtpMRG   Wireless Mic for better sound quality : https://amzn.to/406WidC   Studio Ring Light : https://amzn.to/4dPQtnZ   Links to the things that Helped Me Grow My Channel in Week 4: Canva  -  Free or paid subscription to create thumbnails for the YouTube Vids 30 Ways to earn money from Canva FREE EBook My Canva Crash Course for Beginners EBook  - A detailed guide with video tutorials to get you started with Canva CapCut  -  to edit my vids VidIQ  - to learn from, do their daily learning tasks and get video titles / hooks + very good YouTube Videos to grow your account. I like these videos because they're super easy and concise. Plus the guy that does them is a Northern chap and I miss home. Chat GPT  - AI to help with coming up with Titles, Descriptions and Thumbnail ideas with hook. Unsure of ChatGPT download my 50 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Business FREE EBook  to get you Started + The Beginners Guide to Using ChatGPT FREE EBook I hope you find this post about my experience on growing my YouTube channel in week 4 informative. If it helped you in any way , please let me know in the comments. Mostly I hope it inspired you to start / grow your own YouTube channel to monetization. And I hope you follow along with me to see what week 5 brings. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help you. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy McFletchface xx Related Video Content: Why Mental Health Matters when growing your YouTube Channel 5 ways to protect your mental health when growing your YouTube Channel 5 ways to protect your energy when growing your YouTube Channel Establishing a Self Care Routine Generic How to Sage video Generic How to Palo Santo video Generic Using Crystals for energy protection video Even in Paradise you need to protect your energy - Bali will chew you up and spit you out Tech I'm using to start and grow my YouTube channel

Week 5 of my goal getting small YouTube Channel monetized as an over 40 year old Mom   (14th October - 20th October 2024) - My YouTube Channel Growth Review Video's  and Account Stats. It's been another week of growth, utilising Chat GPT prompts  for help with SEO optimisation creating YouTube Titles and Descriptions for free, using the free app Canva for creating my engaging thumbnails and sticking to my target of 2 vids, a growth vid plus 7 daily shorts. Continuing with ongoing daily learning from the free VidIQ plug in. Last week I learned about when to craft the Title and Thumbnail for a video, Writing Descriptions and the 3 most important things for the first 15 seconds of my videos. Let's dig in for more of week 5 YouTube Stats and growth and what I learned to improve my videos and help grow my channel in week 5... Remember I have my eye on the prize to get monetized and start earning ££$$ from YouTube. It's been a week since my last growth review Week 4 (7th October - 13th October) where I ended the week with 222 Subs and 437 WTHours. Let's see how the channel grew in week 5 and the things that I implemented to ensure this growth. Also See Week 1 My Week 1 First growth review   (14th September - 21st September 2024) Ended week 1 with 66 Subs + 35 WTHours Week 2 My Week 2 growth review  (23rd September - 30th September 2024) Ended week 2 with 99 Subs + 114.8 WTHours Week 3 My Week 3 growth review  (1st October - 6th October 2024) Ended week 3 with 173 Subs + 329 WTHours Week 4 My Week 4 growth review (7th October - 13th October 2024) Ended week 4 with 222 Subs + 437 WTHours Week 5 My Week 5 growth review (14th October - 20th October 2024) Ended week 5 with 271 Subs + 531 WTHours (see my phone screenshot below) Welcome to my Week 5 growth review on growing a brand new small YouTube channel from ZERO to MONETIZED Status. I earn all of our family income online, in various ways. Which allows us to be free and travel the world with our kids. The next form of income that I am aiming to start earning from is YouTube. Starting a YouTube channel  is one of the many ways to make money online  (and serious amounts of money too!). How to become Monetized for a Small New YouTuber? To become monetized, means joining the YouTube Partner Program, which requires my channel to have 1000 subscribers and 4000 Watch Time Hours before becoming eligible to apply. I'm on that journey now of starting + growing my new YouTube channel to get that monetized to show others whats working for me & what's not. Just 5 weeks in - And I document that whole YouTube channel growth here on the Blog and over on YouTube see the full growth playlist here from Week 1 to Goal Monetized! So that other Mum's, Dad's, Families can do exactly the same, no matter how shy you may feel! For extra money, luxury pocket money for nice things / holidays etc, or to take over your 9-5 income (freeing you up to live the life that you dream - our dream is in Bali, free to travel and worldschool our kids). You're dream may look very different. But it's the importance of having a dream that makes life interesting! This journey for me, is all about personal development + personal growth as well as channel growth... and finally income growth. I'm an introvert. I'm shy. And for many years I felt like I was not good enough. Doing a YouTube channel is way out of my comfort zone. I'm naturally NOT showy, flashy or fancy. But I do know things that I think can help people and that's my goal with the channel to SHARE knowledge + inspire. If I can do this YOU can do this. Check out my week five growth review video below: - Week 5 of Growing My YouTube Channel + Hitting an Important Milestone on my Journey. 250 Subscribers or one quarter way to my Monetization Goal. Analytics and Growth in Week 5: 14th October - 20th October 2024 During this week: I posted 8 shorts (hit my target 7 daily) I posted 2 niche topic videos  ( here + here ) - please like them. I posted my 1 weekly YouTube growth review video - this was week 4's video go see it here  and like it if you haven't already. I share everything I learn on the YouTube section of my blog here so you never miss a thing A note from Fletch : So you can see the channel is growing. I hit a big milestone this week of reaching 250 subs which is 25% towards the goal of being monetized in 5 weeks. Which I'd been stuck at passing in the days running up to it. It seemed YT just didn't want me to hit target. I want this to inspire you to START your journey today. And let me know in the comments, because I want to see change in the world from these videos. I want peoples lives to be better. And I know from my earlier videos that people have been inspired to start their own journey and this makes my heart sing, BUT they too are now in their 1%, 5%, 25% growth stages. Let's do it together. If you have a hobby that you're interested in - start a channel. If you know things - us over 40's know stuff - we've been around the block and overcome so much 0 what would you tell your younger you if you could go back? Start a channel. If you are an expert green fingered gardener enthusiast - start a channel - show me how to get better at gardening. You have so much to offer the world. And I think the world is missing out on what you have to offer. Or if you have a dream. My Subscribers @WeAreItalyBound (a couple from Texas) have a dream of retiring in Italy (but they're not there yet) it's a dream. And their passion on getting to that dream just leaps off the screen when you watch them. I know they'll get there. But in the meantime, they're sharing everything they are learning along their own journey on reaching their dream to keep themselves accountable but also to teach others WHAT THEY KNOW / WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING. This inspires. So whilst I'm still early on my journey - you can see that I'm here. I'm on my way. Just through starting. Overall on the week I had 5.2k views | 121.6 watch time hours | + 48 new subscribers I end week 5 on a total of 271 subscribers | total 531 watch time hours I continued with my VidIQ learning in week 5 because it focuses me in baby steps. Bitesize manageable info that I can apply and share here. Easy 5 minute daily lessons. This week I've covered these Main Things: Finding my Niche. Getting clear on my niche. Creating a Strategy or plan is crucial for getting your audience to love your channel. The Growth Strategy The different types of content: Discoverable and Community building And applied these things to this growth video. Things I applied from last week: planning the title, hook, description, thumbnail before shooting video content. Focusing on the first 15 seconds being snappy and enticing. Keeping those video descriptions friendly and not keyword stuffy. These helped me focus more on the video content and what I was ptting infront of my viewers. Finding My Niche. Or Drilling Down + Getting Clear on that Niche I had a wobble in week 3 with my mental health and feeling quite drained with what I was doing and what content I was uploading. So niching down for the channel and getting really clear on what my niche is - was important this week. I want to focus more on the niches that are dear to me such as helping others to grow their channel, wellness, and manifestation. As well as Bali life. Bali life is a part of my life, but I'm not Mrs Bali and so want to come at Bali life from a family perspective of the things we're doing there as a family and how we're doing them. To help others thinking of making the move. Topics such as visa's, health insurance, all the practical side to educate. I used this Niching down workbook to drill down on the topics. Create a Strategy or a Plan - A Growth Strategy Just because 1 video does it all - doesn't mean all videos can do it all / nor should do it all. As an example see my first ever video (this is responsible for 50% off my current subscribers and watch time hours) just this one video - so my thought process was that if that one video can do it all, then surely my next videos should do it all / have it all - because they are better in so many ways. Or at least should be because I m learning and applying everything that I'm learning as the weeks go on and so naturally each video I create - should be better - and thus have even better results. I practically knew nothing in week 1 and in this first video. In fact I cried the night before, so my face was all swollen, I hoped nobody would really see it, but it turns out so far this is how I'm seen. But this is the mistake that a lot of creators make - myself included. They want every video they make to have it all - and get lots of: views subs comments likes bring in traffic to their website AND bring in sales (not relevant for me, but many on the platform are selling stuff) So instead of trying to create videos that do everything it's time to create a plan. Because in trying to do everything, we actually end up covering nothing well. And I feel as though this was me in week 4. I needed a plan. Week 5 has been all about getting a plan, because week 4 made me start doubting why people are even subscribing. My Bali life, although interesting wasn't really a fulfilling topic that was all encompassing for me to talk about non-stop. I mean, sure, it's a big part of my life, but it's not my all and everything. This got me doubting my niche, my whole point for being on YouTube and in the end stopped me from posting content. Week 4 was the only week where I didn't meet my target and this isn't an option going forward to grow a channel to monetization. Remember that key all important thing from week 1: CONSISTENCY. The Growth Strategy There a 3 types of videos in your growth strategy for your channel. 3 purposes if you like, for each video. Which can be put into 3 buckets: Discoverable | Community | Sales I learned that Discoverable Content main goal is to get new people / new audience to watch more of your stuff by offering a call to action to watch more related content. So going into week 6 I'm looking to creating a content strategy. I've got a weekly content calendar and monthly content calendar that I'll be sharing for you guys for free to download in week 6 so stick around for that. I'll share my weekly / monthly content plan. You'll get to see how to plan for the week and month ahead with a mx of different types of content that's specifically geared for growth. Week 6 is the time to get serious about growth. So you can plan your week of content and month of content rather than going blind (which may be your week 1-5) if you were like me! Having a plan in place will ensure the growth you are seeing continues / increases so that you reach your monetization goals. In week 5 I was getting too caught up in over analysing stuff. Some videos just don't do that well and some do. But if we apply everything that we've learned in weeks 1 -5 then we give all videos the chance to get picked up and perform well over time. Having a plan ensures content is good for a growth strategy and I'm sharing mine next week. Expect to see some big growth in this channel after this strategy has been applied. (weeks 7-10 is where we'll see the benefits of applying such a growth strategy during week 6). Stick around for that! I'm only in week 5 of my journey and I'm growing as a person in so many ways. I'm overthinking 'less' - I'd love to say I've totally stopped over thinking, but this would be untrue! I'm becoming less critical of myself. And so many other things that I want for others. 94% of YouTube channels never get to their monetisation goal. Only 6% do - and I'm sticking to my commitment of uploading my goals. I want to be in that 6% and I want you to be in that 6% too! Because I know we can!! Also i'm starting to get a lot of sugfestions my way from the YouTube Algo on growing the channel and how somebody got monetized in 10 weeks, someone got monetized in 9 days, someone got monetized in 3 seconds, someone was monetized at birth.... you get my point. Chances are you found me from the Algo doing it's job and putting the right videos in front of the right people. BUT it's important to stop comparing. It's nice to be inspired.... but the feelings of feeling like your not doing as well as others can really knock us off our track. And what's important to remember here is we're all on our own journey. But it is that OUR OWN journey. If we're applying all the learnings and skills to make each video that one bit better, then I promise you we will get to our GOAL! It's written. Give up because you feel rubbish about not blowing up in 3 seconds like that kid who became a millionaire selling a water gun he imported from China, that he promised free ones to people that subscribed. Other people successes should inspire us that it's possible, not leave us wondering whats the point. And how we feel on seeing these videos is on ourselves - we have a choice to feel utterly insured and take power from the fact that our future self WILL be monetized at some point in the future. And how good is that! And so that's week 5 in my over 40 YouTube channel. I'll be making sure every video in week 6 continues to have all the things learnt in weeks 1 - 5 to continue growing my channel because all of this is working: A pre-designed Thumbnail (designed in Canva) that is straight to the point, designed for mobile and creates curiosity. A well planned out Title (using Chat GPT and tweaking to my style) that does not repeat what the thumbnail says but adds more content to the thumbnail. A well written description with at least 3 priority hashtags but 15 can be used. I will Add the video to a playlist where possible to increase view time for relevant content. I will add subtitles to every video as this helps accessibility and people who like to watch silently. Plus add things I learnt this week If you have been inspired to start your own YouTube channel as an over 40 mum or dad, do let me know in the comments. I love to hear it. Or maybe you've had your channel for a while and are starting it back up armed with the new knowledge to do it. Again drop me a comment. I am on your team! (especially on the videos ha ha as the YouTube Algo LOVES that!) More of the same commitment and focus from me next week, then in the blink of an eye it will be time for the weekly Growth Review for Week 6. The Reason I'm starting a YouTube Channel over 40 Full blog post here - grab a coffee! Equipment I'm using to Start my New Small Channel - I'm not very techy but this stuff does me perfectly: I don't have the latest video equipment to start this journey. These are affiliate links btw, so if you click them I get a small commission. I am using: A paid for CapCut Pro editing software (the free version is enough, but I wanted to unlock some things to try out) iPhone 13 to film on : https://amzn.to/4f4kGRk   (I use to film everything on. Just what I had, I didn't go out and buy new) DJI Om 5 Smartphone Gimbal : https://amzn.to/3YDgFhD (again an old one that I had. A mid priced Gimble that gives me smooth recordings, I can use as a tripod and whilst out and about walking ) MacBook Air to edit on and upload : https://amzn.to/4dSvwsT  (newly bought, but I use it for work) So you can see, this is all fairly basic tech that most people will have access to. I have a big list of things that I would LOVE to buy but the goal is to show that most people can start and grow the channel to monetization stage without investing huge amounts of money and really just using what they've got. My classic phrase: 'Start where you are, Use what you've got, until the thing is done!' if you don't you'll never be ready (my experience) Links to the things that Helped Me Grow My Channel in Week 5: Canva  -  Free or paid subscription to create thumbnails for the YouTube Vids 30 Ways to earn money from Canva FREE EBook My Canva Crash Course for Beginners EBook  - A detailed guide with video tutorials to get you started with Canva CapCut  -  to edit my vids VidIQ  - to learn from, do their daily learning tasks and get video titles / hooks + very good YouTube Videos to grow your account. I like these videos because they're super easy and concise. Plus the guy that does them is a Northern chap and I miss home. Chat GPT  - AI to help with coming up with Titles, Descriptions and Thumbnail ideas with hook. Unsure of ChatGPT download my 50 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Business FREE EBook  to get you Started + The Beginners Guide to Using ChatGPT FREE EBook I hope you find this post about my experience on growing my YouTube channel in week 5 informative. If it helped you in any way , please let me know in the comments. Mostly I hope it inspired you to start / grow your own YouTube channel to monetization. If it did please subscribe to the channel for more tips and knowledge on growing a YouTube channel. I hope you follow along with me to see what week 6 brings. Where in Week 6 I'm focusing on Affiliate programmes, Pinterest marketing for videos, a cute growth chart download and much more.... In the meantime keep up with our daily Bali life updates on social media below. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help you. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy McFletchface xx

Find out why discoverable content is so important when growing a YouTube Channel. And what the correct weighting is for the different types of content videos when you have growth on your mind. The idea with Discoverable Content is to Get new audiences to watch more. When creating your YouTube Strategy for Growth, you'll want a mix of the different types of content: Discoverable Content (to attract new visitors with the main goal of getting them to watch even more of your content). Community Content (to satisfy existing subscribers with the main goal of getting them to interact). And Sales based Content (with the goal of generating income from showcasing a product that you love around your niche of course). Earning online with a YouTube channel is an amazing way to earn online, doing something you love. But in order to earn, you need to reach the levels set by The YouTube Partner Programme to be eligible to start earning. And that involves channel growth. You currently need 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch time hours to apply to The Partner Programme and having a good content strategy will help your channel grow. A good weighting for a growth strategy on a new and small YouTube channel would be 60% Discoverable, 20% Community and 20% or less of Sales content. And this is the strategy I'll be applying to my new channel as I continue to grow. For the purpose of this post we'll look at discoverable content. The main proponent in a growth strategy. What it is? And why it's so good at growing a channel. And we also provide a list of discoverable topics to help inspire you on your own continued YouTube growth journey. I'm sharing everything that I'm applying to grow my channel, so you can do exactly the same! It's week 6 of my own YouTube growth journey and I'm getting a strategy in place to ensure future growth for my new YouTube channel (hey, if you haven't already please give me a subscribe, it'll help my channel grow). I'm looking to monetize the channel as soon as I can to allow me to keep on posting videos for free and so I want to start looking at getting my own growth strategy in place to stop the YouTube content creator overwhelm, to get organised and to make sure the channel grows. Unlocking Your YouTube Growth: The Power of Discoverable Content As a new creator on YouTube, understanding the importance of discoverable content is crucial for your channel's growth. Discoverable content refers to videos that are designed to attract new viewers through search engine optimization (SEO) and engaging topics. In this post, we’ll delve into what discoverable content is, why it matters for your growth, and how you can effectively incorporate it into your YouTube strategy. What is Discoverable Content? Discoverable content is designed to be easily found by users searching for specific information, tips, or entertainment on YouTube. This type of content typically includes how-to guides, tutorials, listicles, product reviews, and trend analyses. By focusing on what potential viewers are actively searching for, you increase the chances of your videos appearing in search results and recommended feeds. What is the Main Goal for doing Discoverable Content? The main goal of discoverable content is to be discovered by a brand new audience. Hence why it forms the biggest portion of the content weighting. The aim is to get new people seeing the video and thus channel. The idea is that if we can draw these new people in with a video that they like, that they like you so much that they can't stop watching your stuff. We first need to make sure our discoverable content has been SEO'd correctly so we are showing up in our new audiences feed. Next we want to encourage them to click through to our video (with that engaging title and thumbnail), We want to keep them interested with our killer hook and intro in the first 15 seconds that keeps them wanting more, and finally we want them to WATCH MORE. My best tip for creating awesome discoverable content is to let your personality shine. Give tid bits of who you are throughout the vid, that keep the new visitor keen to learn more about you (tease your story) but whilst giving them absolute golden quality content for their search term (how they found you). Our main Goal with discoverable content is: Getting them to watch another video. By adding a call to action to the video with links to playlists (if you have them for the topic) or if you liked this you'll love this vid. Watch more here kind of phrases. In Short: Get new viewers. Keep them watching. With a call to action to watch more. Hopefully when they've watched more they just love you and your channel and you get that subscribe so they become part of your community and you can concentrate on Community Content for these people soon. They become part of your gang! Yeyyyy! Why Discoverable Content is Essential for Growth 1. Increased Visibility YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world, and discoverable content leverages this to reach a wider audience. By optimizing your videos for search, you can appear in search results and suggested videos, making it easier for new viewers to find your channel. 2. Attracting Targeted Viewers When you create content that answers specific questions or addresses particular interests, you're more likely to attract viewers who are genuinely interested in your niche. This targeted approach can lead to higher engagement rates and loyal subscribers. 3. Building Authority and Credibility Producing high-quality, informative discoverable content establishes you as an authority in your niche. As viewers recognize your expertise, they are more likely to subscribe and return for more content, further boosting your channel's growth. 4. Enhancing Engagement Metrics Discoverable videos often encourage viewers to interact through comments, likes, and shares. Higher engagement metrics signal to YouTube's algorithm that your content is valuable, which can lead to better placement in search results and recommendations. Tips for Creating Discoverable Content 1. Keyword Research Identify relevant keywords related to your niche using tools like Google Trends, YouTube's search bar, or keyword research tools. Incorporate these keywords into your video titles, descriptions, and tags to improve searchability. 2. Engaging Titles and Thumbnails Create compelling titles that include your main keywords. Pair them with eye-catching thumbnails to attract clicks. A strong first impression can significantly impact your video's performance. 3. Optimize Video Descriptions Use your video description to provide a summary of the content, including key points and relevant keywords. This helps YouTube understand what your video is about, improving its chances of being discovered. 4. Leverage Trending Topics Keep an eye on trends within your niche and create content that taps into these conversations. Timely, relevant videos are more likely to attract attention and engagement. 5. Encourage Viewer Interaction Prompt viewers to like, comment, and subscribe at the end of your videos. Engaging your audience can increase your video's visibility and improve your overall channel metrics. 6. Analyze Performance Use YouTube Analytics to assess which of your discoverable content performs best. Look for trends in viewer behavior, such as watch time, engagement, and traffic sources, and adjust your strategy accordingly. Here’s a list of discoverable video topic ideas that can help attract new viewers to your YouTube channel: Discoverable Video Ideas How-To Guides “How to [Skill] for Beginners” “Step-by-Step Guide to [Task]” Listicles “Top 10 Tips for [Your Niche]” “5 Must-Have Tools for [Activity]” Common Mistakes “Common Mistakes People Make in [Niche]” “Avoid These 7 Pitfalls in [Skill/Task]” Trends and Predictions “The Future of [Industry]: What to Expect in [Year]” “Emerging Trends in [Your Niche]” Product Reviews “Honest Review of [Product/Service]” “Best [Products] for [Specific Purpose]” Comparisons “X vs. Y: Which is Better for [Purpose]?” “Comparing [Tool/Method] vs. [Alternative]” Beginner’s Guides “Beginner’s Guide to [Topic]” “Starting Out in [Niche]: What You Need to Know” FAQs “Frequently Asked Questions About [Your Niche]” “Everything You Need to Know About [Topic]” Case Studies/Success Stories “How I Achieved [Result] in [Niche]” “Success Story: How [Person/Brand] Did It” Challenge Videos “I Tried [Challenge] for a Week: Here’s What Happened” “30-Day Challenge: [Goal]” Behind-the-Scenes “A Day in the Life of a [Your Role]” “Behind the Scenes of [Your Process/Project]” Interviews “Interview with [Expert in Your Field]” “Conversations with [Influencer] About [Topic]” Debunking Myths “Debunking Common Myths About [Your Niche]” “Truth vs. Myth: [Common Belief]” Personal Stories “My Journey in [Niche]: Lessons Learned” “What [Experience] Taught Me About [Topic]” Tips and Tricks “5 Tips to Improve Your [Skill/Activity]” “Quick Tricks for [Task] That Save Time” Additional Ideas Event Recaps : “Highlights from [Event] in [Your Niche]” Seasonal Content : “Best [Niche] Ideas for [Season/Event]” Collaborations : “Collab with [Other Creator]: [Topic]” These topics should help you create content that is both engaging and searchable, increasing the likelihood of attracting new viewers to your channel! Final Thoughts Discoverable content is a powerful tool for anyone looking to grow their YouTube channel. By focusing on creating valuable, searchable content, you can attract new viewers, build your authority, and enhance viewer engagement. Remember, the key to success on YouTube lies not just in creating great content, but in making sure that content is easily discoverable. Start implementing these strategies today, and watch your channel thrive! I really hope this information on Discoverable Content helps you. Let me know in the comments below. In the meantime keep up with our daily Bali life updates on social media below. Want to Start Your Own Channel But Don't Know Were to Start? Grab my EBook walking you through starting a channel as a beginner from 0-1k Subs. And MONETIZATION here . Stop Self Doubt, Fear & Uncertainty in it's tracks with this EBook. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help you. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy McFletchface xx

Find out why community content is so important when growing a YouTube Channel. And what the correct weighting is for the different types of content videos when you have growth on your mind. The main idea with community content is not to get tons of views but to make a stronger connection with your subscribers (who are your community, your girl gang, team members, your people). And get them to interact. We want lot's of comments and interaction with our community videos. When creating your YouTube Strategy for Growth, you'll want a mix of the different types of content: Discoverable Content  (to attract new visitors with the main goal of getting them to watch even more of your content). Community Content  (to satisfy existing subscribers with the main goal of getting them to interact). And Sales based Content (with the goal of generating income from showcasing a product that you love around your niche of course). Earning online with a YouTube channel is an amazing way to earn online, doing something you love. But in order to earn, you need to reach the levels set by The YouTube Partner Programme to be eligible to start earning. And that involves channel growth. You currently need 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch time hours to apply to The Partner Programme and having a good content strategy will help your channel grow. A good weighting for a growth strategy on a new and small YouTube channel would be 60% Discoverable, 20% Community and 20% or less of Sales content. And this is the strategy I'll be applying to my new channel as I continue to grow. For the purpose of this post we'll look at community content. See my previous post about Discoverable Content here . A smaller proponent in a growth strategy but one that is still important to build and keep your subscribers. What it is? And why it's so important for a growing a channel. And we also provide a list of community topics to help inspire you on your own continued YouTube growth journey. I'm sharing everything that I'm applying to grow my channel, so you can do exactly the same! It's week 6 of my own YouTube growth journey  and I'm getting a strategy in place to ensure future growth for my new YouTube channel  (hey, if you haven't already please give me a subscribe, it'll help my channel grow). I'm looking to monetize the channel as soon as I can to allow me to keep on posting videos for free and so I want to start looking at getting my own growth strategy in place to stop the YouTube content creator overwhelm, to get organised and to make sure the channel grows. Building a strong community around your channel can set you apart from everyone else that's trying to grow, trying to get new subscribers. Give the subscribers a reason to stick around. They liked your discoverable content (if they subscribed) so give them a reason to stay, get to know you and interact with your video (Like + Comment). Community content refers to videos that engage your audience directly, foster interaction, and create a sense of belonging. In this blog post, we’ll explore what community content is, why it’s vital for your channel’s growth, and strategies to effectively implement it. What is Community Content? Community content encompasses videos that prioritize interaction and engagement with your audience. This is a chance to share more of who you are. Community Content includes your origin story, Q&A sessions, behind-the-scenes footage and views, viewer polls, challenges, and collaboration with fans. It's a chance to be real and authentically you. And a chance to be vulnerable. By focusing on the community aspect of your channel, you not only strengthen viewer relationships but also encourage active participation. Community content won't require much editing because it can be the raw and honest you: my journey, my story, what a typical day looks like, things I've struggled with, where I am today. All interesting topics that friends would like to know to build on that community friendship. Why Community Content is Essential for Growth 1. Enhanced Viewer Loyalty When you engage directly with your audience through community content, you cultivate loyalty. Viewers who feel valued and connected are more likely to return to your channel, subscribe, and share your videos with others. 2. Increased Engagement Community-focused videos encourage interaction, leading to more comments, likes, and shares. High engagement rates signal to YouTube’s algorithm that your content is valuable, increasing the likelihood of your videos appearing in search results and recommended feeds. 3. Building a Supportive Network Creating a sense of community fosters a supportive environment where viewers can share their experiences, ideas, and feedback. This not only enriches your content but also helps establish a positive culture around your channel. 4. Valuable Feedback and Insights Community content provides an opportunity to gather feedback directly from your viewers. Their insights can guide your future content, ensuring you address topics that resonate with your audience and meet their needs. Strategies for Creating Community Content 1. Host Q&A Sessions Regularly hold Q&A sessions where you answer viewer questions. This can be done through live streams or pre-recorded videos. Encouraging viewers to submit questions in advance can drive engagement and make them feel involved. 2. Create Polls and Surveys Use polls to gather input on what content your audience wants to see next. This not only helps you understand their preferences but also makes them feel like they have a say in your channel's direction. 3. Show Behind-the-Scenes Content Share behind-the-scenes looks at your creative process, daily life, or video production. This personal touch allows viewers to connect with you on a deeper level, fostering a sense of intimacy and community. 4. Feature Viewer Contributions Highlight viewer comments, suggestions, or even their content in your videos. This recognition makes your audience feel appreciated and encourages them to engage more actively. 5. Encourage Challenges and Collaborations Invite your viewers to participate in challenges or collaborate on content. This not only generates excitement but also strengthens community bonds as viewers actively participate. 6. Engage in Discussions Create videos that tackle trending topics or common questions within your niche. Encourage viewers to share their opinions and experiences in the comments, fostering a dialogue that enhances community spirit. Here’s a list of community-focused video ideas that can help you engage with your audience and build a strong community around your YouTube channel: Community Video Ideas Q&A Sessions “Answering Your Questions About [Topic/Niche]” “Live Q&A: Ask Me Anything!” Feedback and Suggestions “What Content Do You Want to See Next? Let Me Know!” “Survey Results: What You Loved Most About Our Channel” Community Challenges “Join Me for a [Challenge Name] Challenge!” “Submit Your [Skill/Task] and I’ll React!” Fan Features “Spotlight on Our Amazing Community: [Fan Name or Project]” “Celebrating Subscriber Milestones: [Special Recognition]” Behind-the-Scenes “A Day in the Life of a YouTuber: Behind the Scenes” “How I Create My Videos: A Look at My Process” Collaborations with Subscribers “Collab with [Subscriber Name]: Sharing Their Journey” “Subscriber Takeover: [Subscriber’s Content/Skill]” Community Polls and Discussions “Let’s Discuss: [Controversial Topic in Your Niche]” “Community Poll: What’s Your Favorite [Topic/Subject]?” Monthly Recaps or Updates “This Month on [Channel Name]: Highlights and What’s Coming” “Channel Updates: New Features and Upcoming Content” Celebrating Achievements “Celebrating [Subscriber Milestone/Personal Achievement]: Thank You!” “Our Community’s Achievements: Highlights from You!” Viewer Suggestions “Trying Your Suggestions: [Topic/Activity]” “Reacting to Your Comments and Ideas!” Live Streams “Join Me Live: [Topic Discussion/Activity]” “Live Hangout: Let’s Chat About [Niche]” Content Creation Tips “Tips for Starting Your Own Channel: Community Insights” “How to Engage Your Audience: What Works for Us” Personal Stories and Experiences “My Journey: How I Got Started in [Niche]” “Sharing My Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned” Celebrating Special Events “Celebrating [Holiday/Event] with Our Community!” “Holiday Special: Share Your [Holiday-Related Topic]” Viewer Contests or Giveaways “Enter Our Contest: Win [Prize] by Participating!” “Giveaway Announcement: How to Enter and Win!” Additional Ideas Topic Debates : “Let’s Debate: [Two Opposing Views in Your Niche]” Community Shoutouts : “Thank You to Our Amazing Subscribers!” Interactive Tutorials : “Follow Along: Let’s Create Together!” These community video ideas can help foster a sense of belonging among your viewers, encouraging them to engage more actively with your channel. Final Thoughts Community content is a powerful tool for growing your YouTube channel. By prioritizing engagement and interaction, you can cultivate a loyal audience that actively participates in your content. Remember, building a thriving community is not just about the numbers; it’s about creating meaningful connections with your viewers. Start implementing these strategies today, and watch your channel transform into a vibrant community where everyone feels welcome! I really hope this information on Community Content helps you. Let me know in the comments below. In the meantime keep up with our daily Bali life updates on social media below. Follow us on Instagram: On YouTube: And always leave a comment below if this page has helped you.  I only write and share stuff on the blog to help you. So let me know. Does it help? Did you get something from it? And what do you want to know going forward? I am at your service, Fletchy McFletchface xx