The Psychology of Vlogging and What Keeps Us Watching

When I was a kid, I thought vlogging was corny.

Why would I want to watch someone document their life?

It seemed pointless.

But as I’ve grown, I’ve come to appreciate this form of content.

Especially when it aligns with my interests.

Lately, I’ve been getting back into my fitness grind, and I find myself fascinated by bodybuilders who vlog their daily routines.

They talk about what they eat, the psychology behind their diet, their training routines, and even their personal lives.

Vlogging isn’t just about lifting weights…it’s about capturing life from multiple angles.

And as I consume more vlogs, I’ve started to understand why people are drawn to them.

The Power of Visual Connection

Vlogging taps into something deeper in human nature, and it all begins with the eyes.

Visual engagement is powerful.

On YouTube, viewers get a more complete version of their favorite creators.

Unlike text-based content or even podcasts, where the creator remains a faceless voice, vlogging brings them to life.

When we see someone on video, we connect with them on a deeper level.

Our eyes capture a lot of information.

We don’t just want to hear about someone’s experiences…we want to see them from multiple angles.

Vlogs provide this experience, allowing us to feel like we really know the person.

It’s not just about the words they say.

It’s about their expressions, surroundings, and actions.

Seeing Different Angles Humanizes People

I was trained by a guy who annoyed me because he talked too much.

I dreaded being around him.

But then, we had to take a trip together.

To my surprise, during this trip, he was quiet…almost reserved.

I found myself stepping up and filling in the conversational gaps.

Seeing this different side of him humanized him in my eyes.

Often, we lose our temper with people because we see them in only one context.

A single “angle.”

But when we experience multiple sides of someone, we begin to see them as a full, three-dimensional human being.

Vlogging does the same thing for content creators.

It shows us that they don’t just lift weights or give speeches…they eat, sleep, and spend time with their families.

These glimpses into their lives make them relatable.

Should You Vlog?

I understand the value of vlogging, but I don’t see myself doing it publicly.

At least not anytime soon.

I might vlog before a speech, but for now, I prefer to keep parts of my life private.

However, I do enjoy private vlogs.

I record family trips and personal moments, not for public consumption, but for my own memories.

Looking through my Snapchat, I see a collection of personal vlogs.

From Hawaii to the Bahamas to my wedding preparations.

These moments are priceless.

Even if you don’t want to become a public vlogger, I highly recommend documenting your life in some way.

There’s something special about capturing moments on video.

If blogging was inevitable, then vlogging was an even more natural evolution.

With blogs, we read someone’s thoughts.

With vlogs, we see their lives unfold.

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