Two days ago, I realized that I wasted too much time checking my analytics. If I hadn’t done it as much, I could have spent that time watching Netflix and giving myself a break. You know that feeling when you think you should have done more that day. However, distractions and disruptions ruin your plans. There are many external factors that disrupt my productive phase, but checking analytics is the main issue.

At the moment, I’m struggling with how to manage my time. That’s ironic, considering I don’t have work today. Last January 2025, I remember juggling school, work, and personal duties. It was normal for me to lack sleep and almost lose my sanity. I was happier back then because I knew my efforts were valued and rewarded. However, in the current field I want to pursue, you constantly encounter numbers. My main problem is that it becomes obsessive.

Checking My Analytics on TikTok

Every time I wake up, I check if I have sales in the yellow basket as a TikTok affiliate. I also check whether my scheduled posts already have engagement. When I see that there are no sales or engagement, I feel sad. Since I need to use that account to watch videos and learn strategies, I feel like I’m being left behind. It’s frustrating to see those numbers. I often get disappointed because videos I thought would generate sales don’t meet my expectations.

Whenever I check my daily commissions, it affects me when I see zero. Sometimes, I even have a five-day streak without earning commissions. When I do get one, it’s usually only ₱4. I know this is normal, and I haven’t given up. I remind myself that one video could go viral after a month or even longer. However, checking my earnings too often just wastes my time. I also check my video retention to see which hooks work best. Maybe I should just be happy right now since I can already pay my dues in February 15 HAHAHHA. I’m not saying checking analytics is bad, but it should only be done occasionally.

Checking My Analytics on YouTube

After checking my TikTok commissions, I check whether my YouTube video has gone viral. I feel disappointed because a video I worked hard on for over 20 days seems wasted. I don’t feel burned out, but I feel that pouring all my energy into it isn’t sustainable. Imagine researching sources, writing the script, and doing all the edits, only for YouTube not to push it through the algorithm. It’s frustrating.

Still, I appreciate the people who value my work. I almost teared up when I saw a comment saying that I’m underrated.

Since my current video isn’t getting enough impressions yet, I decided to create another channel. I already have one about my favorite animal, and I’m planning to create another one. This time, I want to share facts about my favorite country. If I successfully leverage that account, I could get more opportunities like brand deals. Maybe I’m just motivated to create more because I’ve seen positive analytics from my Shorts-focused account. I just hope I can make the most out of it.

Planning to Create a Facebook Account for These Channels

With this in mind, I’m considering creating Facebook accounts for these channels as well. I can also take opportunity to their Content Monetization program. I just need to check if I can fit them into my schedule. I know I can, but it will require careful planning and strict workflow to avoid bottlenecks.