FREE 30 Day Talking to Camera Challenge: How to Be Confident
Want to start vlogging but you feel shy or awkward while talking to the camera? Do this 30-day talking to the camera challenge to help you up your on-camera skills!
One of my big goals in 2023 was to FINALLY start a Youtube channel – something I’ve wanted to do for what’s felt like my entire life.
I’ve been a blogger for a while now and getting into video production has always felt like the next big step! So of course, I was SO excited to sit down and talk to the camera… that is until I realized JUST how awkward I felt haha. My voice came out suuuuper high pitched, I stumbled over words, I blanked completely, and I felt soo cringe lol. It’s like my communication skills just disappeared! The first time I tried to film, it took me over four hours to film a 14-minute sit-down video (click here to watch said video!).
To overcome this, I decided to create a 30-Day Talking to the Camera Challenge! In this 30-day challenge, I wanted to become more comfortable and confident in front of the camera and, by extension, boost my overall confidence. I also hoped it would help me express myself more naturally – no more robotic, shy, “Is anyone even watching this?” vibes.
I actually ended up documenting the whole thing if you want to see it here:
This post is ALL about my 30-day talking to the camera challenge.
THE WHY: HOW TO BE CONFIDENT ON CAMERA
Let’s be real – most content creators you see online, who seem effortlessly cool and natural on camera, have put in so much practice to get there! Think about someone like Casey Neistat – the OG YouTube vlogger that makes it look EASY. But it’s literally his job to tell stories and be on camera, and he’s spent YEARS honing that skill!
That’s exactly why I’m did this challenge – to build the confidence and ease that so many creators have spent years developing! For me, learning how to be confident in front of a camera wasn’t just about being able to speak well or look relaxed – it was also about pushing myself out of my comfort zone and feeling like I can geninunely show up as myself. Plus, it definitely helped with my public speaking skills too! All about that growth mindset!! 🙂
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THE 30-DAY TALKING TO CAMERA CHALLENGE
Here’s the exact challenge I followed if you want to do this yourself! I’d love to hear how it goes for you – drop me a comment on my YouTube video or this post!!
The Rules
• Record me talking for at least 5 minutes a day (usually ended up being 5-10 minutes)
• Focus on reducing filler words (like um and like – they just slip out without me noticing!).
• Maintain eye contact with the camera lens to build a connection (because eye contact is key!).
• Talk about a different topic each day to avoid getting stuck on one style or subject
The Topics
Week 1
• Day 1: The why & goals for this challenge
• Day 2: Discuss a book/article you’ve read
• Day 3: Talk about your morning routine
• Day 4: Teach an interest or skill
• Day 5: Share a travel story
• Day 6: Give an overview of your week (rose, bud, thorn)
• Day 7: 1-week reflection
Week 2
• Day 8: Talk about a project you’re working on / want to work on
• Day 9: Share a struggle
• Day 10: Discuss a concept you’ve learned
• Day 11: Share an experience that has changed your life
• Day 12: Talk about where you see yourself in 5, 10, 20 years
• Day 13: Share financial goals
• Day 14: 2-week reflection
Week 3
• Day 15: Reflect on things you’re grateful for in life
• Day 16: Talk about your favorite movies/TV shows
• Day 17: Share about someone who inspired you and why
• Day 18: Reflect on your strengths/weaknesses
• Day 19: Talk about a mistake you’ve made & lessons learned
• Day 20: Reflect on how you’ve grown over the years
• Day 21: 3-week reflection
Week 4
• Day 22: Share a childhood memory
• Day 23: Discuss something you’re passionate about
• Day 24: Talk about a hobby
• Day 25: Share something you’ve learned recently
• Day 26: List the top items on your bucket list
• Day 27: Talk about your proudest achievements
• Day 28: Share a funny story
• Day 29: Teach something
• Day 30: Share lessons learned and final reflection
