CHANGING MY LIFE IN 28 DAYS – PART 1
Over the past few months, I’d been feeling unmotivated and somewhat lazy. I wasn’t accomplishing what I needed to and lacked the drive to push forward. To break this cycle, I set out to change my life in just 28 days by taking on a series of challenges. My goal was to establish better habits and, hopefully, inspire others to do the same.
The plan involved several key commitments: going to bed at 10 PM and waking up at 7 AM, learning a new skill every week, going on an adventure, exercising five days a week, always showing up on time for my appointments and more things. To make it more interesting, I added a twist: I had two “lives” to lose. If I failed twice before December 1st, I’d have to shave my head as a penalty. This made the challenge more exciting and fun to follow.
The content was divided into four videos, each covering a week of the journey, from Monday to Sunday. I edited the videos using DaVinci Resolve, which I’ve always found reliable and well-suited to my skill set. In this first video, I share my initial experiences and reflections. My skill for the week was learning to whistle, and my adventure was hiking the Rot Platte, which rises 1,500 meters above sea level.
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Self-Reflection
Creating this video was a huge learning experience and a departure from my usual content. It was a significant project, and I felt everything went smoothly during the first week. I managed to edit nearly the entire video before the week ended. I rented a microphone and attempted to “interview” myself, which turned out to be quite challenging. Remembering what I wanted to say while avoiding stumbling over my words was tricky. I experimented with new editing techniques, including creating a captivating intro, which added a fresh, creative touch to the video.
Challenges
Filming myself at the beginning of the video was difficult. I had to record my self-interview 2-3 times due to distorted audio or improper camera focus. Additionally, I filmed with multiple cameras and SD cards, which made organizing my footage a bit chaotic. To make the challenge’s stakes more engaging, I created a fun skit showing myself using clippers and shaving my head, adding a personal and humorous touch to the video which I used Adobe After Effects to make.
What I Learned
Through this process, I learned the importance of testing equipment before using it. Asking a friend for help can also make a big difference instead of trying to handle everything solo. I realized I need to improve my organization, especially when managing SD cards and video files, as mixing them up caused unnecessary confusion.