Develop a consistent streaming habit

 Develop a consistent streaming habit

Starting your streaming journey is an exciting experience, and you put a lot of effort into setting up your channel. However, before you know it, you miss one of your scheduled streams due to unforeseen circumstances. The following week, work commitments and other priorities cause you to miss even more streams. Eventually, it becomes overwhelming, and you put your streaming on hold, feeling like you just don’t have time for it. Sound familiar? It is a common scenario not only in streaming but in everyday life whether it is working out, dieting, writing, or any other new skill you may want to develop. Making streaming a habit is crucial in maintaining consistency and never missing a scheduled broadcast. Let’s talk about how to turn your passion for streaming into a sustainable routine. 

Overcoming the Opposition

For those who have yet to stream consistently for weeks, the struggles that come with it may not be fully understood. If you are still in the early stages, working on getting all the equipment and graphics ready to start streaming, you may believe that this is the hardest part. However, this is a common misconception that can lead to disappointment for many aspiring streamers. Every time, you want to go live, you must first overcome a challenging internal battle. There is an inner force within us that continuously hinders us from achieving our goals. We have previously called this ego, self-doubt, or fear but for our purposes today we will call this self-sabotage our opposition. The opposition will challenge any aspiring streamer at every opportunity, and it should be noted that this battle never truly ends. The fear, self-doubt, and urge to avoid sitting at your computer are all part of this ongoing battle that we will face as streamers. No matter how many streams you've done or how much experience you have, these obstacles will continue to impede your progress. However, with every successful stream, you will build resilience making it easier to fight these internal struggles. As we all know, the opposition is not alone. It has allies such as busy schedules, technical problems, lack of sleep, illness, and other real-life problems that can all serve as legitimate excuses not to stream. 

Strategy

The opposition is cunning and will stop at nothing to prevent you from reaching your goals. It will manipulate your thoughts and make you forget important commitments, it will convince you to prioritize anything but streaming, and it will make you feel overwhelmed and exhausted, constantly battling against it. Having a structured schedule, which includes clear planning and organization, is a powerful tool in defeating the opposition. By keeping an organized calendar, one can not only be more consistent with streaming, but it will also help you keep a handle on your day and make the most of your time. This habit not only increases efficiency but also promotes clarity of mind throughout the day. The calendar helps keep track of what can and cannot be done, enabling one to prioritize tasks effectively. The opposition may try to trick you into thinking you are being productive by engaging in activities like creating channel graphics or updating social media feeds. However, these tasks can consume energy and time that could have been spent streaming. Contrary to popular belief, keeping a schedule may not detract from personal life, but rather enhance it. Often, we can become engrossed in our streams and end up needing to arrive on time for personal events. This is one of the tricks of the opposition, as it slowly chips away at one’s personal life. By breaking down the day into specific blocks of time, streams can start and end punctually, allowing for more quality time to be spent with loved ones. 

Unleashing the power of Organization

The opposition hates clarity and will do anything to prevent you from starting and finishing streams. Having a structured calendar is your strongest weapon in defeating the opposition. By adhering to your schedule, you are able to keep a clear and concise handle on your day. Planning ahead and using your calendar to set aside specific blocks of time for your streams, preparations and other non-negotiable activities will help you to stay organized and focused. If you have a one-time event or engagement that conflicts with your regularly scheduled stream time, simply adjust your schedule and plan it for another time. Don’t allow life’s distractions to deter you from doing what you love. Life is unpredictable, but with a schedule in place, you can be prepared for anything. When it’s time to start your stream, there should be no indecision or last-minute preparations. By following your calendar and pressing the Go-Live button, you will have defeated the opposition and emerged victorious. Remember the calendar is your strongest weapon and by using it effectively, you will be able to stream more consistently and improve various aspects of your daily life. 

Final Thoughts

Battling your inner demons is an ongoing fight, be prepared for the fact that the opposition will return and bring new challenges. Unexpected events, work overtime, illness, self-doubt, and inclement weather are just a few examples of what may stop you from streaming. However, by acknowledging that this force will always be present, now that you have the tools, you can be ready to fight it whenever it comes your way. Make streaming a steadfast habit that even you cannot interrupt and pursue your dream with unwavering determination.