Lately, I’ve been feeling so down about YouTube whenever I look at my analytics. Stuck yes that is what I feel. Getting the watch hours needed for monetization feels like it’s never going to happen. No matter how much effort I put into my videos and sharing them, it’s like the goal keeps moving further away. It’s really hard not to feel like giving up.

What makes it even worse is knowing that YouTube is already making money from my videos, and I’m not getting anything from it. I know I can hear some you guys saying I told you so. It’s frustrating, and honestly, it feels unfair. I’ve put in so much time and energy into my channel, but the system feels like it’s made to keep creators like me struggling. Some days, I feel like I’m just being taken advantage of.

I’ve thought about quitting so many times—just walking away from all of it. But then I think, maybe I’ve come too far to stop now. Maybe there’s still a way to make it work. I’m trying to remember why I started in the first place: to share what I love, connect with people, and make something that matters. The numbers can’t take that away from me.

If you’re feeling the same way, I want you to know you’re not alone. It’s tough, and it’s okay to feel upset about it. Maybe we just need to take a step back, think about new ideas, or even look for other ways to keep going. Or maybe we just focus on creating because it makes us happy, even if the system doesn’t seem fair.

Whatever happens, I’m trying to be proud of how far I’ve come. And if you’re working hard too, you should feel proud of yourself as well.

Much love,

Ally