Hi Kris! Thank you so much for this video. I deleted all of my social media (but not TH-cam) three weeks ago and the things that I loved before such as reading, writing, drawing, dancing, travelling and walking came back to life. I felt so much better my head was clear I felt like I had my own universe whenever I did things on my own. I don't watch the news either probably for six years now it’s just all nonsense and BS. News is just meant to distract you from reality. I feel more creative when I don’t have social media and I’m not scared to interact to people or socialize to people. It’s just so much better 🥰❤️ I wanna create video like this soon and share my thought and perspective 🥰💓
Hey! Thank you so much for listening to my tea. I’m beyond happy to hear you took the leap and trusted your intuition. Congrats! I love to hear that you’re getting back involved with the things that you love! That’s powerful!! I look forward to watching the video you creat! Keep me posted :)
After awhile, you feel stupid for posting things on (sc,insta, ex) It makes you feel good at the same time when you let go bc you not like everyone else.. we got to find solitude in are selfs to get better💪🏼
im off social media for a month now. in a week i've read 3 books. havent done that ever since i got into tiktok, and i LOVED to read. i feel so much better
Quit February 11th 2021 best decision of my life. Went from broke to rich have 3 businesses 2 children staff retired living my dream. I will never go back. I tell my wife take a day off you will see how much of your life you get back but never will. Sleep improves instantly and brain over thinking completely stops. Have more time to listen to your inner voice
It’s great to e-meet you! Thank you for sharing your story. This is very powerful and all too common when we take control of our lives (mind). Keep spreading your light 🙏
Most times the “inner voice” that we hear that tells us to do good n live good is usually God🥺. God still speaks and He will never tell us to do something that goes against the Holy Bible 😊 You can as, Him to speak to you and help you understand His love and voice in your life
I wanted to quit gaming and social media for so long, and I eventually did in January. But I like to discuss random topics with people, and so my friends once I told them about my idea tried to tell me that I am wrong, and that social media isn’t bad, calling me dumb to begin with. I did listen at first but I am so glad I have ended up where I am now. Sometimes I feel upset and feel like I miss the “online” people, however I am aware it’s just my brain being used to all the attention I was getting, even though being completely aware that most of them didn’t care that much as I have. I always felt useless, but now? After three months, I already got a plan, I want to become a psychiatrist and I know that I have all time in the world right now without medias and games, I feel really motivated and happy with my life choices. So yeah I agree with everything completely, and also thank you. People like you made me realise how much I missed my real life.
Hey!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us :) It means so much hearing other people’s stories. It confirms that we’re all dealing with similar things. Congrats on the strength to respect yourself. You need to be strong to go against ‘the norm’ I’m happy to hear about your plan. It’s an amazing plan! Sending you some love along your journey
I had a complete breakdown and deleted my insta, tik tok etc. I just felt so bad because I had allowed myself to become so influenced and wasted so much money after seeing things like it was nothing.
Never feel bad for something you did. I’m sure you got many lessons from such experience. Fortunately, we’re a species that learn from our decisions. This allows us to learn and not do things that don’t bring us value or create negative influence. It sounds like you are out of that dangerous social media loop, and that’s something to celebrate 💙
I haven't gone back to social media since 19th Dec, 2021. My anxiety levels have gone down significantly. I'm now selfish with my time and energy (in a good way). I'm starting to see personal growth now. There's beauty in growing in private. My life is too precious for public display on social media. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with us. 🧡💙
YES!!!! These comments bring me the most joy. It inspires me like no other. Thank you for sharing your story. I want you to know that it’s inspiring and really hard what you are have done!
I finally deleted social media and I feel calmer but restless too I keep scrolling on my damn phone for finding something else when Im bored. TH-cam is a big addiction too. Its inspiring and I want to find the answers of what to do with my life and what to do instead of wasting my time on social media or tv. And you are right.... Im the only one who have the answers what to do. Nowone else. Thanks for a great video ❤
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. I completely understand. It’s been over a year and I still catch myself grabbing my phone and after a few seconds I’m like what am I even doing haha. We’re programmed… I started reading to pass the time. I notice a lot of joy. Just need to find the type of reading you like. Can be fictional, non fictional, self development, etc. it just feeds the mind with healthier information than a phone..
@@mindfulnesskris thank you for your answer 🙂I do read a lot of books, mostly biography . But found myself scrolling anytime Im bored or restless. I have to learn to leave the phone in another room. Yes we are programmed, you are so right. We do so many things without thinking. I guess we have to be more mindful and change our habits. Thank you for great videos. They really inspire me. I will try to meditate. 🙂
Lots of truth you spoke. Thanks for the vulnerability. Struggled with the same addictions and plus some. Gave them up in January. At first, the free time was SO overwhelming, not to mention how hard it is to kick the dependency I had on thc. Now I am tapping into outlets I love and it is growing my character. I find pleasure in the small things in life and I feel little need to be on my phone l, besides for work and the a TH-cam video here and there. Take care.
Thank you for watching and sharing your insights! It’s very powerful that you’re tapping into your wisdom and enjoying the little things. Sending you some love along your journey!
going on 4 months of no social media, it feels amazing. even when i try to get back onto it i dont feel the incessant need to scroll. i actually find it quite boring, and the things/hobbies i focus on now are way more interesting and fulfilling than scrolling.
Needed to see this. Now, I need to learn to do my hobbies without feeling the need to take “aesthetic” pictures of them to post onto my story or regret if I don’t. Especially now that I’m getting off of social media again. Hopefully permanently this time.
I enjoyed your video,. Personally I loath the way social media molds us as creators and spectators. It's societal cancer. Yes there's good in it too but ultimately a life without it is so much more peaceful and beautiful. Good luck with your channel Kris.
I’m so sick of SM. I realize how much time I spent posting and scrolling and I don’t have anything to show for it. It didn’t strengthen my relationships. If anything it weakened them. Humans are supposed to interact with each other instead of a screen. Plus why let a platform decide what type of content you see? It’s too easy for someone to sway you in whatever direction they wish. If I got really sick or died, who’d be there or go to my funeral? Probably none of them because I haven’t built real relationships. I’m a better parent without it. My time is my own now.
This is powerful. Thank you for sharing. You are filled with wisdom. You took back control. You see the dangers it has. You have the awareness. And that’s the most important 🙏
You are a GREAT parent. Thinking about your child while pondering your sm time is meaningful. I see too many parents out with their kids but still.. on their damn phone...
Such an excellent video. Minute 21:58-22:20 really hit home for me about the feeling lost, all the content we are taking in subconsciously by others who are trying to find their answers while doing the same thing. That has never been presented to me in that way before and it really resonated. thank you so much
I will do it tomorrow. It’s my birthday. 48 years old. The depression and anxiety I’m in will be the last hopefully. I will keep you tube to listen to you and other people with the same thinking. I used to read a lot, I used to love my passion for my entrepreneur role. But after an abusive relationship I had to flee. I was isolated and social media was my life. I have never been so deposed . I’m a yogi, mindset coach, interior designer and real estatebroker. I want to live a slow life, with real people . Create, love old music, love old architecture and I guess I’m an old soul. I will do it!! Delete it
Happy belated birthday! Did you get a chance to try? I’m sorry to hear about your journey with the relationship... If you ever want to connect you can send me a message on Instagram and we can exchange WhatsApp’s. I’m always here to chat and connect with likeminded people - I love that stuff and that’s the point of social media, to take the relationships outside of the apps. It sounds like we have a lot in common! Social media is not for us. Hope to hear from you!
I quit social media four years ago just (YT) because I learn stuff on YT. I took it a step further last week by deleting my Strava account. Noticed ppl are addicted to their smartphone 24/7. I got rid of my 7 year old iPhone and now have a flip phone.
Been off Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat for three years now and it's been the best decision I've ever made. However, I'm finding myself doom scrolling on TikTok now and am really feeling the comparison hit me hard sometimes. And with what I'd like to do as a career kinda requires social media, session drummer. Other than that I want to be off all social media
Thanks for sharing your experience with social media. I hear you… it’s such a difficult journey. The world continues to become more and more digital. Therefore, where the eye balls are, is where the work is… I’m also trying to find that healthy balance of understanding we need it for work, but, also putting our mental wellbeing first. It’s all about mindful consumption and self discipline. Giving yourself 30 minutes a day max. When you notice the mindless scrolling, you stop right away… Hope you find your healthy balance 🙏
The last thing that people quit is the politics, news and fightig and chaos, that sucks people´s energy. instead of gaining energy with nice people and hobbies.
ive been without social media for close to 10 years now...i did isolate for a long time (even though i had a lot of friends/groups beforehand)...the isolation was liberating in a way - lived near a forest/river for years, felt like a monk, i worked a lot, progressed in my career, but now in my early 30s its pretty tough creating new connections, and it does make me feel like i missed out on something / look like an outcast - esp. as i would love to create a family...its also hard to find the same depth in others like i created in myself through all of this
After 13 years on FB, I quit on July 4,2024. It's been rough, but life will be so much better for those who are too tempted. You will sleep better, reading is great, exercise and walking more and be more active.
I never cried so much just deleting and seeing how much time I wasted. What’s the point of going back if yu wanted to quit in the first place? ❤I hope one day our society will wake up from this consumption 🥰
You remind me of Doctor Mike! I’m thinking of quitting FB & IG and just keeping YT. I need time to work on myself without the constant distractions. It really can be a waste of time.
I decided to do this starting on new years last year and I havent been on social media in 9 months im so proud of myself and im going to continue forward and I wanna not be on social media no more
Hey Brandon, thank you for watching! Yes, it’s awareness that I will always push. More people are becoming aware of how dangerous it is.. I’m happy to see you are aware of it 🙏
@@mindfulnesskris Yes, I’m glad I watched this because we need to be aware how social media can harm everybody so, we need to be careful how to use it.
Your channel is extremely underrated. I deleted social media once and my productivity and happiness went up tremendously, but I had to download Instagram again for a 4 day school trip (for schedules and stuff) it lead to me not deleting it again and procrastinating a lot. Now, I've managed to complete all my daily tasks (martial arts training, reading,praying, learning new stuff) I still struggle to not watch reels or TH-cam shorts. I'm planning to delete everything again aside from TH-cam, since that's the only one that gives me real value, good luck on your journey and I hope everything goes well for you. You gained a new subscriber.
YES! Happy to hear you’ve been able to reflect and understand what’s causing harm in your life. Step 1 in anything is awareness. Happy to hear you’re also focusing on what brings you joy! Glad to have you part of my journey. Reach out if you got any questions!
Wow, man, what a great video! I've been going through some hard times because I'm 20 and still don't know what career to pursue. I'm in university but have been having second thoughts about my major since I entered. And when I delete instagram, I always get those thoughts of pressure about my life path and feel bad, but I know it's something I have to do. These days, I've learned to think of it more softly and don't put too much pressure in myself because I'm still young, but I need this time to find out more things about myself. However, one of my friends is going back to germany, and instagram would be helpful, but until he came to Brazil, he had no social media, and we talked about its cons. Still don't know how we'll keep in touch, but surely getting off is the best thing to do. This video was the motivation I needed to do it. Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much for sharing this message with me and the community. You have a lot of wisdom that is growing within you. You are aware of the doubts and awareness is the first step in everything. There’s a few more if my videos that I believe will benefit you. This is something I dealt with for about 10 years till just recently. I hope you continue to discover your core values and what aligns with you. You create your purpose, you create your happiness. Remember, you are the creator 💙 if you ever want to chat deeper, I’m always open!
This month will make a year off instagram and it was the best decision ever. Stopped comparing myself to others and I was living in the moment more plus I became more productive. Most importantly I found out that all the so called friends I had weren’t really my friends, even the ones I knew over a decade showed their true colors because of social media
Guy from Nepal currently in Canada here; glad you were in Nepal! Been on the same journey of no SM for about a month; the amount of shit I don't have to deal with now is just so massive. I have clarity, I have focus, get things done. The boredom that comes with it is a part of it but you slowly learn to channel your boredom to something productive (or better, just enjoy the boredom staring the sky). It's interesting to note that you have a tendency to be hooked to youtube (which I did earlier) but now I've been a bit strict on myself; just 1-2random good videos now and then once in 2-3 days. I currently feel like this is where I always want to be, not stuck on my phone but rather listening and being aware of all the stuff around me. Kudos to you! SM is shit designed to make your life shit! One can definitely live without it.
Hey! Thank you for your comment and sharing your wisdom with us. I’m extremely joyful to hear your growth without social media. It’s very powerful what you are doing. Very mindful of your journey as that’s all we can ask for 🙏
All Is well Brother ! I found this video because I was looking for where you've been ?! but looks like you're doing the right thing !! I'd love too get in contact bro !
It has been 7 days since I deleted discord which was my final social media app, i feel much calmer and much less anxious. I have started reading and i am getting ready for college so the timing was great
I used to hardly go on social media but not working at the moment and being home it’s so hard not to scroll for hours. It was also taking away my time from God and my own personal thoughts so I’ve been consciously trying to get off of social media. I realized when I was happier and stronger in my faith I wouldn’t go on it as much. Just remember to be present, live in the moment Those moments are being wasted when you spend it on your phone. Now to get off of TH-cam more..
I quit doomscrolling last September-ish. I used to doomscroll instagram and reddit and I have deleted both of those apps from my phone and it's bene great since doing that. I am much more grounded and emotionally stable, I accept and can handle being bored better, and I see fewer advertisements per day. I don't consider watching long form content to be doomscrolling and I believe that lots of other people watching these videos agree with this too. Deleting social media is definitely a net positive, 10 out of 10, do recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience with me and the community! It’s very powerful to hear that you have taken control of your life, and you’re not letting life take control of you. It makes really happy to hear stories like these. I’ve yet to hear a negative story about somebody quitting social media lol. It really is the modern day drug… a really bad one
I’m have a planned exit. I do have a skincare brand but I can’t take it anymore. As a spiritual & sensitive person, social media just killed my personal identity and increased depression. I feel like a shell of a person having to be a brand for 5 years on SM.
I 1000% understand! We have A LOT in common. This has been my struggle for so long and still dealing with it today. I’d love to talk more about it, if you’d like to reach out on Instagram (mindfulnesskris) I’d love to connect deeper. Maybe have a video chat? I think it’s key to connect with people who are navigating through the same thing. 🙏 @melanietritt4092
@mindfulnesskris I also recently lost over 100 pounds. I've been trying to collab with someone to tell my story via a remote podcast or some sort of like way we could call eachother and stream it. I'd love to do like Q/A and answer questions. I've made several huge changes in my life but a lot of the bigger more popular TH-camrs never got back to me with a response. @@mindfulnesskris
But how would one find knowledge and like minded people or watch you on TH-cam? I quit social for following people I know and use it as a learning and in-powering tool. It’s all on how you use it to be honest. knowledge is power!
Thank you for listening! Yes, that’s my goal as well! Definitely challenging, but very possible and beneficial long term. Hope you’re enjoying the journey!
If you're in a relationship, SM tells you that you are a loser for being in one. If you're not, it tells you that you are a loser because you are not. SM will shame you for literally everything!
I want to delete Instagram , TikTok .., but there’s also a lot of valuable content - like nutrition/health type accounts , mental health accounts , a lot of good information on social media , so is it worth to keep , or best to delete accounts entirely? Can anyone help me out with this, I’m so confused with what to do… also when talking about deleting social media - all platforms other than TH-cam ?
Thank you for your question! Here’s my thoughts on it: Step 1 is awareness, knowing that there’s an unhealthy relationship with it, that’s the hardest part Step 2 is creating a healthy, mindful relationship with social media. Maybe your long term goal is deleting it completely, or you just want to take control over it, and not let it take control over you. Once you understand your goal, you can slowly work towards it. Step 3 I always advocate for mindful consumption. To me, this is what that looks like. You are in control, not the platform. You don’t scroll the for you pages, you look at platforms where you have more control. We don’t need for information, we just need the right information. TikTok for example is designed to keep you doom scrolling and it will never end. TH-cam you can have some more control as you can follow a few creators and ONLY consume their stuff. Instagram as the option to have a section of ‘favourites’ where you only see their content. I’d recommend you start with only consuming 1 platform. TH-cam or Instagram. You don’t scroll the for your page. You only consume the creators that you’re really into and value what they share. Which brings actual value and doesn’t make you feel something negative inside. You put a limit of 10-20 minutes a day. If you are consuming for value and education. Have your journal beside you, when you learn something, write it down. Don’t just consume. Actually right it down and learn it. When we consume mindfully, learn, and adapt into our lives real change can happen. Eventually, when you’ve created a healthy relationship where you aren’t grabbing your phone every minute when you’re bored, then you can decide if you want to keep social media or delete it completely. But no need to make any massive decision right away. A Mindful approach is key. Hope this helps!
@ thank you for the tips! I kind of avoid TH-cam these days cuz I don’t know what to watch .. can you tell me what to watch / not watch on TH-cam so I’m not wasting my time ? Also when u deleted all social media did that include TH-cam ? Thanks!
Hi kris... I underestimated you and just said to myself hey look at his video as well, but i really connected with lot of stuff that you said, reasonable and wise .. i deleted my Instagram 2 years ago and still don't like that but my weakness is TH-cam and im really struggling with it
Hey! Thank you for your comment and watching my video. Give yourself some credit that you’re only into 1 platform. That is powerful. In life, if we do not so good things mindfully and in moderation, it is not so bad. So, if you’re doing less than 15-30 minutes a day on TH-cam, and you’re doing it to advance your knowledge, gain inspiration and motivation, and you feel better afterwords then there is nothing bad in my opinion. If you do it for long period of times, it effects your, and your overall wellbeing, that’s when you stop using it. Hope this helps!
My pleasure. Thank you for listening! You got this, you will notice a massive improvement in your journey through life, it will change everything for you 💙
@@mindfulnesskrisToday I woke up and I understood why IG kept me in a loop of unhappiness. It kept showing me how little and insignificant I was in this mainly "happy" and "partying" world. On top of everything when you see your ex there doing the same with someone else. It is very detrimental to your health when you are lonely already. I remember I was much happier when I did not have IG. Of course, I was also not as aware of my wounds as I am now, but still... You video makes so much sense.
I recommend you start slow. Cut your time in half. Do 1 video a day. And start reading instead. Start walking. It’s not bad if you do less than 30 minutes, stick to positive stuff that makes you feel good. It’s all about balance 💙
Yes, that’s is crucial.. staying connected with loved ones is non-negotiable. Maybe create a ghost account? Only follow family? Or maybe all via WhatsApp?
Been quit and deleted Facebook,Instagram and Tiktok a years ago.... feeling so great and so much better.... i dont have to say something stupid on facebook post when im drunk....not gonna share the photos of me go to gym on Instagram....never gonna watch the sexy half nude dancing girls on Tiktok..😂😂😂....
@bahdabingbahdahboop I do consider it as social media. I agree with the other comment, it’s a platform form of deeper information and less transactional than a quick swipe. You as the user has more control. But, still a media platform and it’s our job to be mindful on that!
not all media are owned by big companies. At least not in all countries. And who, for you, is "they"? I agree that social media can be addictive, but I do not agree that there is a conspiracy going on. For me, it is that companies want us to consume more. And social media companies want us hooked to be able to earn on advertisement. Very simple. But of course: very unethical.
Hi Kris! Thank you so much for this video. I deleted all of my social media (but not TH-cam) three weeks ago and the things that I loved before such as reading, writing, drawing, dancing, travelling and walking came back to life. I felt so much better my head was clear I felt like I had my own universe whenever I did things on my own. I don't watch the news either probably for six years now it’s just all nonsense and BS. News is just meant to distract you from reality. I feel more creative when I don’t have social media and I’m not scared to interact to people or socialize to people. It’s just so much better 🥰❤️ I wanna create video like this soon and share my thought and perspective 🥰💓
Hey! Thank you so much for listening to my tea. I’m beyond happy to hear you took the leap and trusted your intuition. Congrats!
I love to hear that you’re getting back involved with the things that you love! That’s powerful!! I look forward to watching the video you creat! Keep me posted :)
theres a lot of clowns on social media quick to judge people too way more freedom being off it
it’s really lonely when you don’t have friends to fall back on lol but not having to deal with anxiety and comparison feels nice 🙃
I get it… I spent 5 years in isolation. Away from everybody. I still sometimes feel this way.
It’s interesting eh?
After awhile, you feel stupid for posting things on (sc,insta, ex) It makes you feel good at the same time when you let go bc you not like everyone else.. we got to find solitude in are selfs to get better💪🏼
You’re not alone. Making friends as an adult is hard. Can you join a new hobby or sport or book club and meet people?
You're never alone- you have yourself and God ❤❤❤
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im off social media for a month now. in a week i've read 3 books. havent done that ever since i got into tiktok, and i LOVED to read. i feel so much better
YES!!! The magic is happening. Congrats and keep me posted on your journey. What books have you read?
Quit February 11th 2021 best decision of my life. Went from broke to rich have 3 businesses 2 children staff retired living my dream. I will never go back. I tell my wife take a day off you will see how much of your life you get back but never will. Sleep improves instantly and brain over thinking completely stops. Have more time to listen to your inner voice
Thank you for sharing this
It’s great to e-meet you! Thank you for sharing your story. This is very powerful and all too common when we take control of our lives (mind). Keep spreading your light 🙏
Most times the “inner voice” that we hear that tells us to do good n live good is usually God🥺. God still speaks and He will never tell us to do something that goes against the Holy Bible 😊
You can as, Him to speak to you and help you understand His love and voice in your life
Social media is a waste 🗑 of time in life, so I would rather go back to the 90s and the old school time.💯💯
Oh yes… I wonder if it will get better before it gets worse
I wanted to quit gaming and social media for so long, and I eventually did in January. But I like to discuss random topics with people, and so my friends once I told them about my idea tried to tell me that I am wrong, and that social media isn’t bad, calling me dumb to begin with. I did listen at first but I am so glad I have ended up where I am now. Sometimes I feel upset and feel like I miss the “online” people, however I am aware it’s just my brain being used to all the attention I was getting, even though being completely aware that most of them didn’t care that much as I have.
I always felt useless, but now? After three months, I already got a plan, I want to become a psychiatrist and I know that I have all time in the world right now without medias and games, I feel really motivated and happy with my life choices. So yeah I agree with everything completely, and also thank you. People like you made me realise how much I missed my real life.
Hey!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us :)
It means so much hearing other people’s stories. It confirms that we’re all dealing with similar things.
Congrats on the strength to respect yourself. You need to be strong to go against ‘the norm’
I’m happy to hear about your plan. It’s an amazing plan! Sending you some love along your journey
I had a complete breakdown and deleted my insta, tik tok etc. I just felt so bad because I had allowed myself to become so influenced and wasted so much money after seeing things like it was nothing.
Never feel bad for something you did. I’m sure you got many lessons from such experience. Fortunately, we’re a species that learn from our decisions. This allows us to learn and not do things that don’t bring us value or create negative influence. It sounds like you are out of that dangerous social media loop, and that’s something to celebrate 💙
I haven't gone back to social media since 19th Dec, 2021. My anxiety levels have gone down significantly. I'm now selfish with my time and energy (in a good way). I'm starting to see personal growth now. There's beauty in growing in private. My life is too precious for public display on social media. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with us. 🧡💙
YES!!!! These comments bring me the most joy. It inspires me like no other. Thank you for sharing your story. I want you to know that it’s inspiring and really hard what you are have done!
I finally deleted social media and I feel calmer but restless too I keep scrolling on my damn phone for finding something else when Im bored. TH-cam is a big addiction too. Its inspiring and I want to find the answers of what to do with my life and what to do instead of wasting my time on social media or tv. And you are right.... Im the only one who have the answers what to do. Nowone else. Thanks for a great video ❤
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. I completely understand. It’s been over a year and I still catch myself grabbing my phone and after a few seconds I’m like what am I even doing haha. We’re programmed…
I started reading to pass the time. I notice a lot of joy. Just need to find the type of reading you like. Can be fictional, non fictional, self development, etc. it just feeds the mind with healthier information than a phone..
@@mindfulnesskris thank you for your answer 🙂I do read a lot of books, mostly biography . But found myself scrolling anytime Im bored or restless. I have to learn to leave the phone in another room. Yes we are programmed, you are so right.
We do so many things without thinking. I guess we have to be more mindful and change our habits. Thank you for great videos. They really inspire me. I will try to meditate. 🙂
@oldsoul4762 I write in my journal , not everyday but when I feel the need and also read more.
I’ve been reading and journaling instead ❤❤
I completely agree with you. I did it for three months. Totally get your perspective entirely.
Right?! It feels like power is given back to us. We’re not walking zombies lol. Happy to hear you took a 3 month break 🙏
Lots of truth you spoke. Thanks for the vulnerability. Struggled with the same addictions and plus some. Gave them up in January. At first, the free time was SO overwhelming, not to mention how hard it is to kick the dependency I had on thc. Now I am tapping into outlets I love and it is growing my character. I find pleasure in the small things in life and I feel little need to be on my phone l, besides for work and the a TH-cam video here and there. Take care.
Thank you for watching and sharing your insights! It’s very powerful that you’re tapping into your wisdom and enjoying the little things. Sending you some love along your journey!
going on 4 months of no social media, it feels amazing. even when i try to get back onto it i dont feel the incessant need to scroll. i actually find it quite boring, and the things/hobbies i focus on now are way more interesting and fulfilling than scrolling.
Yes!!! This is so powerful :) happy to hear of your experience. I also find it boring now if I do think of scrolling. That’s powerful of you!
Needed to see this. Now, I need to learn to do my hobbies without feeling the need to take “aesthetic” pictures of them to post onto my story or regret if I don’t. Especially now that I’m getting off of social media again. Hopefully permanently this time.
I’m on a social media break and reflecting on how it’s influenced my life and ways of thinking. Thanks for sharing your story.
My absolutely pleasure, I’m glad you’re reflecting on it. That’s the first and hardest step!
I enjoyed your video,. Personally I loath the way social media molds us as creators and spectators. It's societal cancer. Yes there's good in it too but ultimately a life without it is so much more peaceful and beautiful. Good luck with your channel Kris.
I agree with you completely. Creator or non creator. Always being molded into something…
Thank you for your kind words. Sending you some good energy!
I’m so sick of SM. I realize how much time I spent posting and scrolling and I don’t have anything to show for it. It didn’t strengthen my relationships. If anything it weakened them. Humans are supposed to interact with each other instead of a screen. Plus why let a platform decide what type of content you see? It’s too easy for someone to sway you in whatever direction they wish. If I got really sick or died, who’d be there or go to my funeral? Probably none of them because I haven’t built real relationships. I’m a better parent without it. My time is my own now.
This is powerful. Thank you for sharing. You are filled with wisdom. You took back control. You see the dangers it has. You have the awareness. And that’s the most important 🙏
I can second this comment and I wish I could go back in time and never had let my friend at the time to convince me to have social media
You are a GREAT parent. Thinking about your child while pondering your sm time is meaningful. I see too many parents out with their kids but still.. on their damn phone...
Such an excellent video. Minute 21:58-22:20 really hit home for me about the feeling lost, all the content we are taking in subconsciously by others who are trying to find their answers while doing the same thing. That has never been presented to me in that way before and it really resonated. thank you so much
Thank you SO much for watching :) I’m glad it resonated. It’s a crazy cycle eh…
Thank you SO much for watching :) I’m glad it resonated. It’s a crazy cycle eh…
I will do it tomorrow. It’s my birthday. 48 years old. The depression and anxiety I’m in will be the last hopefully. I will keep you tube to listen to you and other people with the same thinking. I used to read a lot, I used to love my passion for my entrepreneur role. But after an abusive relationship I had to flee. I was isolated and social media was my life. I have never been so deposed . I’m a yogi, mindset coach, interior designer and real estatebroker. I want to live a slow life, with real people . Create, love old music, love old architecture and I guess I’m an old soul. I will do it!! Delete it
Happy belated birthday! Did you get a chance to try? I’m sorry to hear about your journey with the relationship... If you ever want to connect you can send me a message on Instagram and we can exchange WhatsApp’s. I’m always here to chat and connect with likeminded people - I love that stuff and that’s the point of social media, to take the relationships outside of the apps. It sounds like we have a lot in common! Social media is not for us. Hope to hear from you!
I quit social media four years ago just (YT) because I learn stuff on YT. I took it a step further last week by deleting my Strava account. Noticed ppl are addicted to their smartphone 24/7. I got rid of my 7 year old iPhone and now have a flip phone.
Yesss!!! This is the greatest accomplishment anybody can make. Congrats. This is impressive 🙏
Been off Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat for three years now and it's been the best decision I've ever made. However, I'm finding myself doom scrolling on TikTok now and am really feeling the comparison hit me hard sometimes. And with what I'd like to do as a career kinda requires social media, session drummer. Other than that I want to be off all social media
Thanks for sharing your experience with social media. I hear you… it’s such a difficult journey. The world continues to become more and more digital. Therefore, where the eye balls are, is where the work is… I’m also trying to find that healthy balance of understanding we need it for work, but, also putting our mental wellbeing first. It’s all about mindful consumption and self discipline. Giving yourself 30 minutes a day max. When you notice the mindless scrolling, you stop right away…
Hope you find your healthy balance 🙏
The last thing that people quit is the politics, news and fightig and chaos, that sucks people´s energy. instead of gaining energy with nice people and hobbies.
Does it ever… thank you for sharing this. You are absolutely correct. I do not think there is anything worse than that… it’s poison
ive been without social media for close to 10 years now...i did isolate for a long time (even though i had a lot of friends/groups beforehand)...the isolation was liberating in a way - lived near a forest/river for years, felt like a monk, i worked a lot, progressed in my career, but now in my early 30s its pretty tough creating new connections, and it does make me feel like i missed out on something / look like an outcast - esp. as i would love to create a family...its also hard to find the same depth in others like i created in myself through all of this
After 13 years on FB, I quit on July 4,2024. It's been rough, but life will be so much better for those who are too tempted. You will sleep better, reading is great, exercise and walking more and be more active.
YES! Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
I never cried so much just deleting and seeing how much time I wasted. What’s the point of going back if yu wanted to quit in the first place? ❤I hope one day our society will wake up from this consumption 🥰
Yes! Thank you for sharing and so happy to hear you took back control!
You remind me of Doctor Mike! I’m thinking of quitting FB & IG and just keeping YT. I need time to work on myself without the constant distractions. It really can be a waste of time.
Agree! I'm gradually limiting my time on social media like Tiktok, Instagram, even Facebook recently. And I really just feel much better right now 👌
Yessss!! This brings me so much happiness :) congrats!
At 16 I did the same and now at 21 I feel like it was so worth it as most social media made me feel drained rather than connected and happy
Happy to hear you had the power at such a young age. That is inspiring 🙏
I decided to do this starting on new years last year and I havent been on social media in 9 months im so proud of myself and im going to continue forward and I wanna not be on social media no more
Damn, that’s honourable. I’m proud of you as well! Congrats. That’s the hardest thing in this day an age! Keep going 🙏
Amazing video, loved the way your worded your train of thoughts!
Thank you so much!! I really enjoyed making this video!
Hi Kris, thanks a lot for this and I'm glad i watched this because we need to know how social media affects everybody.
Hey Brandon, thank you for watching! Yes, it’s awareness that I will always push. More people are becoming aware of how dangerous it is.. I’m happy to see you are aware of it 🙏
@@mindfulnesskris Yes, I’m glad I watched this because we need to be aware how social media can harm everybody so, we need to be careful how to use it.
Your channel is extremely underrated. I deleted social media once and my productivity and happiness went up tremendously, but I had to download Instagram again for a 4 day school trip (for schedules and stuff) it lead to me not deleting it again and procrastinating a lot. Now, I've managed to complete all my daily tasks (martial arts training, reading,praying, learning new stuff) I still struggle to not watch reels or TH-cam shorts. I'm planning to delete everything again aside from TH-cam, since that's the only one that gives me real value, good luck on your journey and I hope everything goes well for you. You gained a new subscriber.
YES! Happy to hear you’ve been able to reflect and understand what’s causing harm in your life. Step 1 in anything is awareness. Happy to hear you’re also focusing on what brings you joy! Glad to have you part of my journey. Reach out if you got any questions!
Thank you it was a nice drive with you 👂
Thank you for your time and attention 💙 glad it brought value!
I love how passionate you are. Keep going!💜
Thank you for your beautiful words 💙 If my only accomplishment in life is getting people off social media, I won 😅
Wow, man, what a great video! I've been going through some hard times because I'm 20 and still don't know what career to pursue. I'm in university but have been having second thoughts about my major since I entered. And when I delete instagram, I always get those thoughts of pressure about my life path and feel bad, but I know it's something I have to do. These days, I've learned to think of it more softly and don't put too much pressure in myself because I'm still young, but I need this time to find out more things about myself. However, one of my friends is going back to germany, and instagram would be helpful, but until he came to Brazil, he had no social media, and we talked about its cons. Still don't know how we'll keep in touch, but surely getting off is the best thing to do. This video was the motivation I needed to do it. Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much for sharing this message with me and the community. You have a lot of wisdom that is growing within you. You are aware of the doubts and awareness is the first step in everything. There’s a few more if my videos that I believe will benefit you. This is something I dealt with for about 10 years till just recently. I hope you continue to discover your core values and what aligns with you. You create your purpose, you create your happiness. Remember, you are the creator 💙 if you ever want to chat deeper, I’m always open!
I’m on my 29-day no social media. I feel great, I feel like I’m living a normal life. ❤
Yessss! This brings me the most joy :) congrats and keep going!
i quit social media today. 21-06-2024
YES CONGRATS!!
One month update ?
I feel you, bro. Welcome back.
I appreciate you - much love 🙏
This month will make a year off instagram and it was the best decision ever. Stopped comparing myself to others and I was living in the moment more plus I became more productive. Most importantly I found out that all the so called friends I had weren’t really my friends, even the ones I knew over a decade showed their true colors because of social media
YES! Love hearing this. Thank you for sharing your experience and what you got from it. It’s more common than I thought!
Guy from Nepal currently in Canada here; glad you were in Nepal! Been on the same journey of no SM for about a month; the amount of shit I don't have to deal with now is just so massive. I have clarity, I have focus, get things done. The boredom that comes with it is a part of it but you slowly learn to channel your boredom to something productive (or better, just enjoy the boredom staring the sky). It's interesting to note that you have a tendency to be hooked to youtube (which I did earlier) but now I've been a bit strict on myself; just 1-2random good videos now and then once in 2-3 days. I currently feel like this is where I always want to be, not stuck on my phone but rather listening and being aware of all the stuff around me. Kudos to you! SM is shit designed to make your life shit! One can definitely live without it.
Hey! Thank you for your comment and sharing your wisdom with us. I’m extremely joyful to hear your growth without social media.
It’s very powerful what you are doing. Very mindful of your journey as that’s all we can ask for 🙏
@@mindfulnesskris Thanks, mate. If everything goes well, I might see you in Nepal at the end of the year! Keep inspiring!!
I miss this guy lol my childhood best friend ❤
No way!!! As if this video found you 😂 I miss you too, so many memories and such a great time with you! Hope all is well 💙
All Is well Brother ! I found this video because I was looking for where you've been ?! but looks like you're doing the right thing !! I'd love too get in contact bro !
It has been 7 days since I deleted discord which was my final social media app, i feel much calmer and much less anxious. I have started reading and i am getting ready for college so the timing was great
Amazing, congrats! That is a beautiful accomplishment. Not many people can do that. Congrats on taking the power back 🤝
I’m deleting all social media today. It is a real addiction though and it’s very hard. But I’m doing it.
Same here
Yesssss!! This brings me the outmost joy! Happy for you
Well done mate you should be proud
Appreciate the kind words! 🙏
Thank you, I'm starting today. 🌱
Yay - that brings me a lot of joy
I used to hardly go on social media but not working at the moment and being home it’s so hard not to scroll for hours. It was also taking away my time from God and my own personal thoughts so I’ve been consciously trying to get off of social media. I realized when I was happier and stronger in my faith I wouldn’t go on it as much. Just remember to be present, live in the moment Those moments are being wasted when you spend it on your phone. Now to get off of TH-cam more..
Mate. What insight. Are you like a grandmaster of life now? Thank you
Mate! Appreciate the kind words. You definitely brought a smile to my journey 🙏
Wow i never wanted to stop listening 🎧 to you . I pray you get more subscribers
Thank you for the lovely comment and boost of motivation :)
I quit doomscrolling last September-ish. I used to doomscroll instagram and reddit and I have deleted both of those apps from my phone and it's bene great since doing that. I am much more grounded and emotionally stable, I accept and can handle being bored better, and I see fewer advertisements per day. I don't consider watching long form content to be doomscrolling and I believe that lots of other people watching these videos agree with this too. Deleting social media is definitely a net positive, 10 out of 10, do recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience with me and the community! It’s very powerful to hear that you have taken control of your life, and you’re not letting life take control of you. It makes really happy to hear stories like these. I’ve yet to hear a negative story about somebody quitting social media lol. It really is the modern day drug… a really bad one
Keep up the great work man! love the content!
Thanks man! I appreciate that! If you got any video ideas for me I’d love to hear them!
I quit Facebook in 2022 and decided to give up Instagram for this summer. I just want to work on finding myself.
That is beautiful! I completely resonate with you. Happy to hear you are taking back control
Awesome video ~ thanks for the inspiration and sharing this video 👍🔥❤️🙏🕉
Thank you for your kind words and watching the video!! Deeply appreciate it 🙏
I’m have a planned exit. I do have a skincare brand but I can’t take it anymore. As a spiritual & sensitive person, social media just killed my personal identity and increased depression. I feel like a shell of a person having to be a brand for 5 years on SM.
I 1000% understand! We have A LOT in common. This has been my struggle for so long and still dealing with it today. I’d love to talk more about it, if you’d like to reach out on Instagram (mindfulnesskris) I’d love to connect deeper. Maybe have a video chat? I think it’s key to connect with people who are navigating through the same thing. 🙏 @melanietritt4092
I got rid of it on September 1st. I am enjoying hobbies that I got so bored of. Everything feels different. I feel kinda like a kid again.
AMAZING! Congrats 🙏 love hearing these stories
@mindfulnesskris I also recently lost over 100 pounds. I've been trying to collab with someone to tell my story via a remote podcast or some sort of like way we could call eachother and stream it. I'd love to do like Q/A and answer questions. I've made several huge changes in my life but a lot of the bigger more popular TH-camrs never got back to me with a response. @@mindfulnesskris
Thanks you for giving the good advice man❤️
Thank you for listening with an open mind!
I'm on week 3 of no social media (besides TH-cam), hope to never go back :)
YES!!! Love hearing this. Are you now on week 5? How has your journey been?
It is day 2 for me, except youtube
Are you still on the journey?
Great video. I agree 100%.
Thank you for watching :)
I’m on day three n only keeping my TH-cam . I realized how pointless social media is 😂esp If it’s not making me money
Yessss! Exactly!
That part
But how would one find knowledge and like minded people or watch you on TH-cam? I quit social for following people I know and use it as a learning and in-powering tool. It’s all on how you use it to be honest. knowledge is power!
Yes, I completely agree. Mindful consumption is powerful. It sounds like that’s what you’re doing :)
Thank you for sharing. We are going through the same thing & are excited for this new journey of mindfulness + business without social media.
Thank you for listening! Yes, that’s my goal as well! Definitely challenging, but very possible and beneficial long term. Hope you’re enjoying the journey!
If you're in a relationship, SM tells you that you are a loser for being in one. If you're not, it tells you that you are a loser because you are not. SM will shame you for literally everything!
I want to delete Instagram , TikTok .., but there’s also a lot of valuable content - like nutrition/health type accounts , mental health accounts , a lot of good information on social media , so is it worth to keep , or best to delete accounts entirely? Can anyone help me out with this, I’m so confused with what to do… also when talking about deleting social media - all platforms other than TH-cam ?
Thank you for your question! Here’s my thoughts on it:
Step 1 is awareness, knowing that there’s an unhealthy relationship with it, that’s the hardest part
Step 2 is creating a healthy, mindful relationship with social media. Maybe your long term goal is deleting it completely, or you just want to take control over it, and not let it take control over you. Once you understand your goal, you can slowly work towards it.
Step 3 I always advocate for mindful consumption. To me, this is what that looks like. You are in control, not the platform. You don’t scroll the for you pages, you look at platforms where you have more control. We don’t need for information, we just need the right information. TikTok for example is designed to keep you doom scrolling and it will never end. TH-cam you can have some more control as you can follow a few creators and ONLY consume their stuff. Instagram as the option to have a section of ‘favourites’ where you only see their content.
I’d recommend you start with only consuming 1 platform. TH-cam or Instagram. You don’t scroll the for your page. You only consume the creators that you’re really into and value what they share. Which brings actual value and doesn’t make you feel something negative inside.
You put a limit of 10-20 minutes a day.
If you are consuming for value and education. Have your journal beside you, when you learn something, write it down. Don’t just consume. Actually right it down and learn it.
When we consume mindfully, learn, and adapt into our lives real change can happen.
Eventually, when you’ve created a healthy relationship where you aren’t grabbing your phone every minute when you’re bored, then you can decide if you want to keep social media or delete it completely.
But no need to make any massive decision right away. A Mindful approach is key.
Hope this helps!
@ thank you for the tips! I kind of avoid TH-cam these days cuz I don’t know what to watch .. can you tell me what to watch / not watch on TH-cam so I’m not wasting my time ? Also when u deleted all social media did that include TH-cam ? Thanks!
I want to do this but I’m nervous
I hope you did it! Let me know
Hi kris... I underestimated you and just said to myself hey look at his video as well, but i really connected with lot of stuff that you said, reasonable and wise .. i deleted my Instagram 2 years ago and still don't like that but my weakness is TH-cam and im really struggling with it
Hey! Thank you for your comment and watching my video. Give yourself some credit that you’re only into 1 platform. That is powerful. In life, if we do not so good things mindfully and in moderation, it is not so bad. So, if you’re doing less than 15-30 minutes a day on TH-cam, and you’re doing it to advance your knowledge, gain inspiration and motivation, and you feel better afterwords then there is nothing bad in my opinion. If you do it for long period of times, it effects your, and your overall wellbeing, that’s when you stop using it. Hope this helps!
I've been thinking abt it.
I'm ready to do it.
I'm watching from the Caribbean islands 🌊
P.s you're cute
Love to hear you’re watching from the Caribbean! Some of my favourite place on earth. Thanks for the compliment hehe
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am about to do the same...
My pleasure. Thank you for listening! You got this, you will notice a massive improvement in your journey through life, it will change everything for you 💙
@@mindfulnesskrisToday I woke up and I understood why IG kept me in a loop of unhappiness. It kept showing me how little and insignificant I was in this mainly "happy" and "partying" world. On top of everything when you see your ex there doing the same with someone else. It is very detrimental to your health when you are lonely already. I remember I was much happier when I did not have IG. Of course, I was also not as aware of my wounds as I am now, but still... You video makes so much sense.
Since I decided to delete facebook, instagram and threads my screen time went down by 56% which is crazy.
Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for sharing those stats. How do you feel mentally?
17:00 really hit me.
I deleted all platforms and only have instagram but I barely go there
Amazing!! I’m really happy to hear that. It’s all about mindful consumption, sounds like you’re doing the right thing!
I don't know how to handle my youtube addiction. I guess if I had friends and family it would be easier
I recommend you start slow. Cut your time in half. Do 1 video a day. And start reading instead. Start walking. It’s not bad if you do less than 30 minutes, stick to positive stuff that makes you feel good. It’s all about balance 💙
It’s so hard for me to quit SM because my entire family is overseas and it’s the only way I get to keep up with them 😢
Yes, that’s is crucial.. staying connected with loved ones is non-negotiable. Maybe create a ghost account? Only follow family? Or maybe all via WhatsApp?
I have been for 3 years without social media
Amazing!! How has it been? I’d love to hear more
@@mindfulnesskris in fact I would like to talk and being part of a community
@@mindfulnesskris when can we talk
I’ve been off for several months.
Thanks !
Been quit and deleted Facebook,Instagram and Tiktok a years ago.... feeling so great and so much better.... i dont have to say something stupid on facebook post when im drunk....not gonna share the photos of me go to gym on Instagram....never gonna watch the sexy half nude dancing girls on Tiktok..😂😂😂....
Happy to hear you took control! It’s crazy what these platforms do to us. Thanks for sharing your story 😅
I do it now
You got this! Let us know 🙏
@mindfulnesskris can I ask about something?
I dont care about other people and their lives. My issue is the fast short videos and the need to log on and fill 2 min of waiting with reels
I hear you. Same here.
Im on my 6th month
YES! Keep going. That’s insane. 6 months is really good. That means you’ve won. Don’t stop.
TH-cam is social media
It definitely is!
Im addicted to TH-cam.
Do you consider TH-cam as social media?
I’d say it is but it’s more info about things and how to do them.. than just photography of perfect moments
@bahdabingbahdahboop I do consider it as social media. I agree with the other comment, it’s a platform form of deeper information and less transactional than a quick swipe. You as the user has more control. But, still a media platform and it’s our job to be mindful on that!
Well i use to love instagram. And now its been 15 months I am on any single platform.. Yeah only youtube.. I am thinking to quit it too. 😂
Wooo! Proud to hear this :) very powerful! It’s a good feeling when you quit everything 🫂
@@mindfulnesskris should I quit TH-cam too??
Good Stuff
Thank you! 🙏
Good video - you’ll be addicted to TH-cam in no time
Thank you!
If I am, please help me 😅
not all media are owned by big companies. At least not in all countries. And who, for you, is "they"? I agree that social media can be addictive, but I do not agree that there is a conspiracy going on. For me, it is that companies want us to consume more. And social media companies want us hooked to be able to earn on advertisement. Very simple. But of course: very unethical.
I subscribed so fast I am going throw the same thing
I appreciate the support!! Sending you love :)
TH-cam the final frontier; gotta get off TH-cam too 😂🎉
Dude SKAP is a Hypocrite!!! This fool said Jokic has no help lmao. The same excuse Lebron Fanboys use WOW!!!!
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