A fan of yapping and sharing updates? These tips to document your life might just help you!

People love content that offers a glimpse into someone else’s life. If you’re planning to share a slice of yours, here’s how you can start documenting it.

Doom-scroller or not, you must have come across people documenting their lives on social media. It's not a trend but a lifestyle that everyone wants a piece of. After all, not everyone needs to be funny, fashion-forward, or be able to deliver crazy visuals or insane talents. All one needs is to be themselves in front of the camera. However, success as a content creator is a winding path to traverse, even with this content style. 

From the get-go, even if you can figure out what to film or how much to share, the thought of "how to make your videos feel less boring and more happening" might plague your mind. While it is common, it is not something that proper guidance cannot solve. Luckily, creator Aryan Verma has the perfect guide for you. With his reel, "21 Things You Can Document (Starting Today)", he has created a well-thought-out and easy-to-understand guide that can help you make your digital diary feel alive. 

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It's one thing to know what to document, but it's a whole different story to decide how much of it can be content. Instead of putting your entire life on display, finding a niche or specific part of their day-to-day life can work just as well. From sharing silent thoughts to even staying off-camera, documenting life can be done in a format that one is more comfortable with. Created for those stepping into the world of content creation, Aryan highlights three key elements: showing what’s real, shaping it into a story, and staying consistent. According to him, following these three principles can help you document your life in a way that feels both authentic and engaging.

Check it out here!

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Meanwhile, if you're starting fresh, here are some other tips to try out:

Introductions

One of the best ways to start your documenting journey is by making an introductory reel. Introduce yourself, your likes and your interests to the social world, while you edit the video in a way that shows off your aesthetic.

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Start with what feels familiar

As a beginner, you can start by showing what your day looks like, from the moment you wake up to when you crash back on your bed. It doesn't need to be very detailed; just glimpses and a simple voiceover are enough.

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Find a style that connects

Formats like "here's what I realised today" is  another beginner-friendly style of documentation that works, a style where you sit down or have a montage of clips and pictures, and share what you learned today. These kind of videos hits hard due to their motivating nature.

Another way is to use your knowledge on a specific topic or niche. Use it as a base and start documenting. The information can be divided into an episodic format.

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Filming or documenting life is something that has found it's audience. Knowing how to share parts of your life and making it interesting can feel like a lot of efforts but it is not difficult. 

If you are planning to step into this workld, we hope these tips are helpful.