I am on a break right now , since a month ... and now I don't feel to comeback there ! When I have people connected on social media actually makes me lonely because I don't feel deep connections with anyone of them ! Now that I am alone , I am not really lonely! I enjoy my company ! Take care, xoxo💜🐳💫
I agree, too many people are yelling into their devices, and not realizing how silly they look. Some people are like this 8 hours a day. I don’t know how they can focus on their work or studies.
Probably not going to happen as long as we continue to live life with a mask wrapped around our faces 24/7. Pretending to be someone we are not is exhausting yet we still do it because appearances matter more than living a truly meaningful memorable life.
Once I deleted Instagram, my experience with social media changed forever. I no longer base my worth on how many likes I receive. I don't rely on strangers to boost my self-esteem. I validate myself & it's incredibly empowering.
The fact that people actually have to have an excuse for taking a break from social media says a lot about our society. Btw Lana, I’m glad you don’t quit TH-cam, you were one of the reasons I started my own channel. I don’t know how to survive without your videos!🥺😂❤️
My social media break was incredible - I felt so much more creative, and discovered so much time I thought I didn’t have. I even felt my attention span improve. The first week can be tough, but then you really begin to enjoy it and don’t want to go back really.
I am 19 and i quit all social media in 2020 (expect messeges and TH-cam) It really did make me more clear, save so much time and energy, know myself, get away from toxic beauty standards, the you are not enough, the spending mentally, trends, etc I do not regret it at all, one of the best things i did
Same! And I felt like I had so much time in my hands, it was really great...but since coming back to it, I’m kind of losing control and getting lost in it again.
A breakup led me to take a social media break. It’s been refreshing to focus on me and have time and space to heal. Social media can be so toxic - I remember a time before Instagram when life moved a little slower and things were a bit more simple. My hope is that more people embrace social media breaks.
It's so important to get back to real world and avoid social media and comparison. If you read this, please know that YOU ARE YOU, AND THAT IS YOUR POWER.
“Everything heals. Your body heals. Your heart heals. The mind heals. Wounds heal. Your soul repairs itself. Your happiness is always going to come back.” ✨💚
Preach... there's so much internal destruction happening from using social media; the comparison that leads to all kinds of depressions and insecurities, not to mention the social validation loop we end up in to "fuel our self-worth and self-esteem", and of course the addiction part that leads to immense amounts of time wasted on there. I'm glad that you're using your platform to share this message! 🙏
It’s a fine line. On the one hand it’s exhausting, on the other I feel like I don’t exist if I don’t have a social media presence. I think I just need to be more okay with that
LOVE this! I also want to add that it's not easy for everyone to go cold turkey so I suggest a way to wean off social media slowly - set a limited time usage for each app on your phone. For example, I'm only allowed 1 hour on Facebook & Instagram every day. When the time runs out, those apps are no longer accessible until the next day. This allows me to use social media more consciously - only when I really want to and for a set period of time instead of just randomly and mindlessly like before. Hope this helps x
You are a very special person! And even though I might be older than you, I feel like learning so much from you and your videos/topics! Always after watching your videos I feel like focused on the important things in my life! Have a great social media break and be back soon soon :)
I know what you mean, especially with the photos thing. Sometimes when I'm out hiking I will be thinking, "oh this pic is going to get some views!" rather than stopping and admiring the scenery for what it is in the moment.
Social media is a platform where people present the best version of themselves. In hindsight, anyone who is viewer of that platform will naturally feel inferior and envious since you aren’t as happy or ‘successful’ as them, when in reality, everyone goes through ups and downs.
I agree Lana. I almost completely stepped away from FB and IG mainly because I noticed that only one point of view is being allowed now on certain subjects and I don’t believe that contributes to important dialogue. We should be able to share our opinions even if we disagree.
I agree! It is interesting how we can’t allow other viewpoints in and also how social media tend to show you also (curating our feeds) with more of the same.... missing the whole “there is power in diversity”
I am currently taking a social media break. It has been about 21 days and I feel so good. I have more time to explore other hobbies and read! I am so happy that more people are doing this!
I've stopped being on social media since December 2020 and I'm loving it so far until now. No more distractions though got lots of nice travel photos to post :)
when she said life isn't a race, I thought she's gonna say that life's a marathon instead like how we've heard ppl say before, but saying life isn't a race, but an infinite road trip just makes is soooo much better
i just got out of relationship and im doing the same break to help myself get over worring is he seeing my photos, is he liking them, it's just too overwhelming. Hopefully after this break i not only stop caring what he thinks but also other people and i start being myself.
this is exactly what I'm feeling right now and I've stopped posting on social media for a while because I need to hear my own thoughts and feelings. I was feeling like a huge mess being on social media all the time and feeling the pressure of creating things constantly. it was driving me crazy!
I've been off social media (except youtube) for 3 weeks now and I feel SO much better. I feel like I have so much less clutter in my head. and its so nice not feeling influenced 24/7 by everything. I can make my own decisions and do what I want to do.
"I can give you high blood pressure just on the phone by criticizing you. On the other hand, I can send a tweet to somebody in China and give them a dopamine hit" ~ Deepak Chopra
You conquer me more and more with every clip! Simple and efficient! Really nice and always relevant topics! I am slowly adopting “slow living” lifestyle and it makes a huge difference! At the end of the day I only have one life, I want to “feel” it! Big hug!
*i think this video is such an important reminder. as a viewer and a mini creator, instagram and tiktok don’t add to my life or allow me to create content that is meaningful to me. unlike youtube, you can’t even properly search for what you want so information overload happens and it’s overwhelming. the viral content on most social media are superficial or gossipy. it’s draining, especially when i’m staying home so much. Thank you for your insight.*
Taking a break from social media is so refreshing and I really feel the freedom that I always wanted before now that I deleted my social media in my phone.
I just started a digital detox this week to find inspiration again, also to clear my mind from anxiousness..it’s been great and I don’t feel like I’m missing out at all
I have had a break from social media every year for a few months and it's rejeuvenating! Last year I took a break from October to December and honestly in the pandemic time it made me feel more connected to my friends to not see what they were doing constantly and miss seeing them. I would instead write to or call the people I wanted to be in touch with and include them in meditation sessions - which was great. Now I have jumped back on both facebook and instagram for the time being but I feel like i never reach for the apps when I'm bored right now. When I get back into that habit I think it's time for another break.
I decided to take a “temporary” break from social media some months ago.... haven’t missed it since. Staying off social for the most part has really made me use my free time intentionally. And as other people have said, as a society we have lost the art of being truly bored, so by not having something easy to turn to when I am bored, I am instead forced to be creative and more productive in how I use my time. Highly recommend!!
"When you are able to maintain your own highest standards of integrity - regardless of what others may do - you are destined for greatness" - Napoleon Hill This resonated with me a lot... great video, Lana!
Being someone creative like you I appreciate so much the little production quality of your videos ! The sweet little details that show the dedication the time you spend making those videos and I just love it!!
I just finished my social media sabbatical today. It was great not to be in a constant urge to know what other people are doing. I de-cluttered my Insta account, unfollowed all the meme pages . I took this experiment to see how I would fare. We must not get attached to these things. Low key proud of myself !
OMG! Exactly what I was talking about on my last video about what 2020 taught me! I took a much needed social media break recently! Such good timing with your video 💛
If this wasn't my job (community management), I would do the same thing today... You got full support Lana, and I am glad you'll still be on TH-cam during this social media break. :) We'll be happy to see you back, and fully support you during this break. :)
This video is so timely for me. I deleted facebook just the other day. Also went and deleted an old tumblr account I had, but never used. Then went and deleted most photos off instagram that didn't represent me, and even deleted a few old youtube videos I had made that no longer align with who I am. Feel like digital minimalism is the way to go, such a clear-headedness that comes with that.
I deleted all of my social medias 2 years ago (except youtube lol) and i feel much better. I personally think that it gives me more free time to spend and also "Live life for yourself"!
Makes sense. Our best creative efforts arise not when we're mindlessly consuming but rather taking some time to reflect and letting ideas come naturally.
"Life is an infinite road trip, stop on the way & have a picnic, check out the view" Love that quote Lana, very good. I try to live by the rule of a little bit of everything, but not too much of any one thing, that includes the internet universe * Balance & harmony above all.
I deleted all social networks. and deleted some accounts forever. the days became longer, I began to get enough sleep. My brain is clearing. I improve my english with your videos. very interesting to listen to you.
Thank you for this video. I really needed this, I rather leave social media for good and never look back. I much rather focus on reading, writing, and finding myself
I’ve taken a break from social media recently but sadly came back to it. I’ve noticed that I was feeling more focused on my own life and values instead of outside world. I compared myself less to others both physically and lifestyle-wise. I’m a college student so I really know how famous social media influencers mostly photoshop their bodies and create a fake life online, I still compared myself knowing this. I can’t even imagine how much of an impact this has on younger people.
I did this now going on 3 months! And it feels so much like an energy connected to me and everyone else was cut when I disconnected from social media. I feel safely hidden from the worlds views. I learned to love myself better and my space and privacy.
I wish could balance being more social with my introverted nature. I find i get a little closer to who i am without the world circling around my head. I wonder what is worse? To try, but never find a place among your peers. Or to try, but to see little progression in get to know who you are and where you fit in the grand scheme.
I don't use any social media except youtube (where I mostly watch videos of channels I've subscribed to) and reddit (to find specific stuff that I don't have to go search on google). I find that i have much much more time and concentration to learn new stuff and get more work done "in real life".
I’ve been unintentionally taking a break from Instagram and Facebook for the past year or so...I just turned off notifications on the app, put them in a folder on my phone, and only check when I feel like it or remember. It’s saved me a lot of time from scrolling and when I check now, I really feel like I’m “catching up” on friends, family, creators, etc because I’m not used to seeing their posts every day!
This video made me send a message to my friends where I asked them if they want to hang out this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration. And I totally agree that the weather here in Stockholm is finally getting better, it is boosting my energy and happiness.
Totally agree with your sentiment! I’m only mainly on TH-cam now. Went from posting daily on Insta to just once a week - and usually my update’s only a clip from that week’s TH-cam video. It’s definitely freed up so much more head space... and reduced a lot of the noise around me. I do a total social media detox for at least a week, twice a year... and that also helps me check back in with what I’m posting and why... Looking forward to seeing your updates on what less social media’s done for you in your life! 🙌
I just watched Joseph Gordon Levitts TedTalk on this!!!! also I totally agree when you said that social media feels like everyone is in a room yelling. SO much noise...im so glad I deleted my IG 3 weeks ago. I feel so much more free
That's amazing Lana. I also felt to cut on social media. It's too much information. Personal growth is more important. Mental health is what we neglect most i think in our days, but it's that which we need to take care of the most. :)
I just landed a new job and I will be relocating to a new city in a few weeks. I too have been thinking about using the next few months to step away from social media that has been a huge part of my life for the last 15 years(Myspace in 2006), focus on my work, and developing meaningful relationships in the community.
Coincindentally ,I decided to do the same thing since yesterday.I started with removing Insta and Whatsapp notifications and I'm definitely using my phone waaay less and already feeling less stressed and anxious ! :)
I did this last week except for permanently. I honestly felt so anxious and wanted it back at first. After watching the social dilemma and reading and just doing things I "never had time for" I realized I ain't going back. It feels so refreshing and peaceful for so one who is struggling to care less about what others think and anxiety. I have youtube and Pinterest but check them both only on the weekend as those are the least addicting to me. Good luck to anyone who wants to try highly recommend it😉
I was never "active" on social media and didn't had an instagram until I started my channel. And since I don't follow any people I know there and use it purely for creative purposes, I found that not having instagram for my personal usage is probably one of the great decisions I have done 😄.
So true what you just mentioned here. I think it’s important to step out when we need and take time for ourselves. I took bit of a break around Christmas time from Instagram and it felt great.✨
I did the same thing back in September and LOVED it. I thought it would just be a temporary 2 week-1 month long break but I ended up not going back to a most of them at all. The ones that I did actually miss I brought back but kept it limited. I did fall back into a bad habit with tiktok in particular within the start of this year so I am figuring out if its reasonable to keep and use in a healthy way or if I need to just get rid of it entirely again, but either way my life has been exponentially better without social media taking up all of my attention span.
Yo! i’ve been just deleting my apps and then re downloading them once a week and browsing for like 2 hours then deleting them again! It works amazingly because I can stay plugged in enough to know what’s up and keep up with messages etc.. but also post things every week. This is the best solution i’ve found for the mental heath and productivity issues that social media causes me! ayy 🦋
Have you ever taken a social media break? How was it?
Yes, I felt like I knew myself better afterwards.
I need really had a headache 😫 but i cant😅
I don't use social media that much. I mean I have never ever had a Twitter, Facebook or Instagram account. I only use Reddit.
I am on a break right now , since a month ... and now I don't feel to comeback there ! When I have people connected on social media actually makes me lonely because I don't feel deep connections with anyone of them ! Now that I am alone , I am not really lonely! I enjoy my company !
Take care, xoxo💜🐳💫
I took a break from Facebook 6 years ago. Till this day, I have not looked back.
I hope this becomes a trend and more people start doing this
You’re right!🥺
I already started
Totally recommended
True,it need to be
Everything start with you
I tried doing it honestly after seeing people are so fake.
In a room where everyone is yelling. This is exactly my problem with social media.
True, I can feel that
Good analogy.
I agree, too many people are yelling into their devices, and not realizing how silly they look. Some people are like this 8 hours a day. I don’t know how they can focus on their work or studies.
Twitter
Who else would like the whole world to go one day without social media?
i think we need more than just one day
@@prisonmike5371 100%
Probably not going to happen as long as we continue to live life with a mask wrapped around our faces 24/7. Pretending to be someone we are not is exhausting yet we still do it because appearances matter more than living a truly meaningful memorable life.
1 day I don't think that would make any difference
Probably like a decade or two
Once I deleted Instagram, my experience with social media changed forever. I no longer base my worth on how many likes I receive. I don't rely on strangers to boost my self-esteem. I validate myself & it's incredibly empowering.
The fact that people actually have to have an excuse for taking a break from social media says a lot about our society.
Btw Lana, I’m glad you don’t quit TH-cam, you were one of the reasons I started my own channel. I don’t know how to survive without your videos!🥺😂❤️
It’s a great point
*SOCIETY*
Fax
Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.
So true
My social media break was incredible - I felt so much more creative, and discovered so much time I thought I didn’t have. I even felt my attention span improve. The first week can be tough, but then you really begin to enjoy it and don’t want to go back really.
That's exciting to hear!
I am 19 and i quit all social media in 2020 (expect messeges and TH-cam)
It really did make me more clear, save so much time and energy, know myself, get away from toxic beauty standards, the you are not enough, the spending mentally, trends, etc
I do not regret it at all, one of the best things i did
Lana: I'm taking a break from social media.
Us: 😥😪
Lana: Not TH-cam, not TH-cam.
Us: 😁🙏🏻
@@Analysis_Paralysis I love this community!
So true 😁🤗
😂😂🚀
Ah it’s calm guys, she said social media not TH-cam, Lana still going to pump them fire content
Yay
*it’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less* 🧘🏻♀️
Less and more fun 🤩
Absolutely
"the only way to reconnect is to disconnect" - i felt that
Great idea. I did the same in Jan and it was relieving
Ñoixe dude
Same! It felt really good
Same! And I felt like I had so much time in my hands, it was really great...but since coming back to it, I’m kind of losing control and getting lost in it again.
same!! It felt so good to not be a zombie on my phone screen.
We all need a break sometimes, it’s good for your mental health 🧠 💜
True ❤, we need to take break
So true! Sometimes cold turkey is best
A breakup led me to take a social media break. It’s been refreshing to focus on me and have time and space to heal. Social media can be so toxic - I remember a time before Instagram when life moved a little slower and things were a bit more simple. My hope is that more people embrace social media breaks.
It is so important nowadays to take a break from social media. It really helps.
Exactly
It's so important to get back to real world and avoid social media and comparison. If you read this, please know that YOU ARE YOU, AND THAT IS YOUR POWER.
Your profile picture is of your butt. Calm down.
“Everything heals. Your body heals. Your heart heals. The mind heals. Wounds heal. Your soul repairs itself. Your happiness is always going to come back.” ✨💚
:))
Thankyou. I needed this right now. Your comment literally made my day. Aaah such positive vibes.😩💘
Preach... there's so much internal destruction happening from using social media; the comparison that leads to all kinds of depressions and insecurities, not to mention the social validation loop we end up in to "fuel our self-worth and self-esteem", and of course the addiction part that leads to immense amounts of time wasted on there. I'm glad that you're using your platform to share this message! 🙏
This ☝️ awesome to see you on Lanas videos
@@matthewdavidson2641 Hi man! Good to see you here 😆
It’s a fine line. On the one hand it’s exhausting, on the other I feel like I don’t exist if I don’t have a social media presence. I think I just need to be more okay with that
Digital minimalism, is must and everyone should must apply it once ✔
Life isn’t a race, it’s an infinite road trip. So, stop on the way, have a picnic, check out the view. That’s what I’m going to be doing.
Love this 🤎
LOVE this! I also want to add that it's not easy for everyone to go cold turkey so I suggest a way to wean off social media slowly - set a limited time usage for each app on your phone. For example, I'm only allowed 1 hour on Facebook & Instagram every day. When the time runs out, those apps are no longer accessible until the next day. This allows me to use social media more consciously - only when I really want to and for a set period of time instead of just randomly and mindlessly like before. Hope this helps x
i took break from social media.. its been 2 weeks i havent installed n logged in on my insta n facebook ... and it feels so peaceful now :)❤️
Love hearing that
You are a very special person! And even though I might be older than you, I feel like learning so much from you and your videos/topics!
Always after watching your videos I feel like focused on the important things in my life!
Have a great social media break and be back soon soon :)
I know what you mean, especially with the photos thing. Sometimes when I'm out hiking I will be thinking, "oh this pic is going to get some views!" rather than stopping and admiring the scenery for what it is in the moment.
Social media is a platform where people present the best version of themselves. In hindsight, anyone who is viewer of that platform will naturally feel inferior and envious since you aren’t as happy or ‘successful’ as them, when in reality, everyone goes through ups and downs.
I agree Lana. I almost completely stepped away from FB and IG mainly because I noticed that only one point of view is being allowed now on certain subjects and I don’t believe that contributes to important dialogue. We should be able to share our opinions even if we disagree.
I agree! It is interesting how we can’t allow other viewpoints in and also how social media tend to show you also (curating our feeds) with more of the same.... missing the whole “there is power in diversity”
I am currently taking a social media break. It has been about 21 days and I feel so good. I have more time to explore other hobbies and read! I am so happy that more people are doing this!
I've stopped being on social media since December 2020 and I'm loving it so far until now. No more distractions though got lots of nice travel photos to post :)
i'm also taking a break from instagram this month to focus on my mental health! thank you for the further push :)
when she said life isn't a race, I thought she's gonna say that life's a marathon instead like how we've heard ppl say before, but saying life isn't a race, but an infinite road trip just makes is soooo much better
"... Not TH-cam"
that's the only thing I wanted to hear ❤️
Exactly ✔
i just got out of relationship and im doing the same break to help myself get over worring is he seeing my photos, is he liking them, it's just too overwhelming. Hopefully after this break i not only stop caring what he thinks but also other people and i start being myself.
this is exactly what I'm feeling right now and I've stopped posting on social media for a while because I need to hear my own thoughts and feelings. I was feeling like a huge mess being on social media all the time and feeling the pressure of creating things constantly. it was driving me crazy!
I've been off social media (except youtube) for 3 weeks now and I feel SO much better. I feel like I have so much less clutter in my head. and its so nice not feeling influenced 24/7 by everything. I can make my own decisions and do what I want to do.
I need a break from social media too. My brain got wired weirdly after starting FB over 10 years ago.
"I can give you high blood pressure just on the phone by criticizing you. On the other hand, I can send a tweet to somebody in China and give them a dopamine hit" ~ Deepak Chopra
Boom 🤯
You conquer me more and more with every clip! Simple and efficient! Really nice and always relevant topics! I am slowly adopting “slow living” lifestyle and it makes a huge difference! At the end of the day I only have one life, I want to “feel” it! Big hug!
*i think this video is such an important reminder. as a viewer and a mini creator, instagram and tiktok don’t add to my life or allow me to create content that is meaningful to me. unlike youtube, you can’t even properly search for what you want so information overload happens and it’s overwhelming. the viral content on most social media are superficial or gossipy. it’s draining, especially when i’m staying home so much. Thank you for your insight.*
Taking a break from social media is so refreshing and I really feel the freedom that I always wanted before now that I deleted my social media in my phone.
Yes, probably a couple of times a year. Every time I return I think, ‘I didn’t miss anything.’
Thats so interesting! Thanks for sharing!
I just started a digital detox this week to find inspiration again, also to clear my mind from anxiousness..it’s been great and I don’t feel like I’m missing out at all
Thank you for sharing Lana, you're so brave. This was so helpful.
You are so beautiful, your voice and clear speech. Keep going.
I have had a break from social media every year for a few months and it's rejeuvenating! Last year I took a break from October to December and honestly in the pandemic time it made me feel more connected to my friends to not see what they were doing constantly and miss seeing them. I would instead write to or call the people I wanted to be in touch with and include them in meditation sessions - which was great. Now I have jumped back on both facebook and instagram for the time being but I feel like i never reach for the apps when I'm bored right now. When I get back into that habit I think it's time for another break.
I decided to take a “temporary” break from social media some months ago.... haven’t missed it since. Staying off social for the most part has really made me use my free time intentionally. And as other people have said, as a society we have lost the art of being truly bored, so by not having something easy to turn to when I am bored, I am instead forced to be creative and more productive in how I use my time. Highly recommend!!
"When you are able to maintain your own highest standards of integrity - regardless of what others may do - you are destined for greatness" - Napoleon Hill
This resonated with me a lot... great video, Lana!
Oh yes, Daniel Titchener's here! Love it when my TH-cam subscriptions intertwine lol.
Lana, your voice is super soothing... keep up the great work!!!
I'm on a social media break (except yt and messenger) for 3 months now and I honestly feel great :)
Being someone creative like you I appreciate so much the little production quality of your videos ! The sweet little details that show the dedication the time you spend making those videos and I just love it!!
I just finished my social media sabbatical today. It was great not to be in a constant urge to know what other people are doing. I de-cluttered my Insta account, unfollowed all the meme pages . I took this experiment to see how I would fare. We must not get attached to these things. Low key proud of myself !
OMG! Exactly what I was talking about on my last video about what 2020 taught me! I took a much needed social media break recently! Such good timing with your video 💛
If this wasn't my job (community management), I would do the same thing today... You got full support Lana, and I am glad you'll still be on TH-cam during this social media break. :) We'll be happy to see you back, and fully support you during this break. :)
Yeah... I also work in social media, so it's difficult.
@@plantifulalexandra Uh, I definitely understand you... It's not easy to do... And I feel like I really need that break...
Taking a break from social media really helped me to reset my my mindset. When I came back I had a much healthier relationship with it. Great video!
I'm also taking a break from social media and it's being going great, I definitely needed this very much!!
This video is so timely for me. I deleted facebook just the other day. Also went and deleted an old tumblr account I had, but never used. Then went and deleted most photos off instagram that didn't represent me, and even deleted a few old youtube videos I had made that no longer align with who I am. Feel like digital minimalism is the way to go, such a clear-headedness that comes with that.
I deleted all of my social medias 2 years ago (except youtube lol) and i feel much better. I personally think that it gives me more free time to spend and also "Live life for yourself"!
Makes sense. Our best creative efforts arise not when we're mindlessly consuming but rather taking some time to reflect and letting ideas come naturally.
Thanks so so much ❤️❤️❤️
"Pausing to reevaluate" yes! Definitely felt this. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your experience :)
"Life is an infinite road trip, stop on the way & have a picnic, check out the view"
Love that quote Lana, very good. I try to live by the rule of a little bit of everything, but not too much
of any one thing, that includes the internet universe * Balance & harmony above all.
Beautiful ❤✔
I deleted all social networks. and deleted some accounts forever. the days became longer, I began to get enough sleep. My brain is clearing. I improve my english with your videos. very interesting to listen to you.
You have to fight through the worst days of your life to get to the best days of your life.
*I hope you never ever give up. 💯*
Social media is blurring my view, I need to see where I'm headed but my vision is clouded and noisy. I may result to this soon
Thank you for this video. I really needed this, I rather leave social media for good and never look back. I much rather focus on reading, writing, and finding myself
I’ve taken a break from social media recently but sadly came back to it. I’ve noticed that I was feeling more focused on my own life and values instead of outside world. I compared myself less to others both physically and lifestyle-wise. I’m a college student so I really know how famous social media influencers mostly photoshop their bodies and create a fake life online, I still compared myself knowing this. I can’t even imagine how much of an impact this has on younger people.
Thank You Lana for your re-centering perspective. It makes me better ❤️
I did this now going on 3 months! And it feels so much like an energy connected to me and everyone else was cut when I disconnected from social media. I feel safely hidden from the worlds views. I learned to love myself better and my space and privacy.
I wish could balance being more social with my introverted nature. I find i get a little closer to who i am without the world circling around my head.
I wonder what is worse? To try, but never find a place among your peers. Or to try, but to see little progression in get to know who you are and where you fit in the grand scheme.
I don't use any social media except youtube (where I mostly watch videos of channels I've subscribed to) and reddit (to find specific stuff that I don't have to go search on google).
I find that i have much much more time and concentration to learn new stuff and get more work done "in real life".
I started quiting social media a long time ago, it helpt me reacing my goals a lot.
I’ve been unintentionally taking a break from Instagram and Facebook for the past year or so...I just turned off notifications on the app, put them in a folder on my phone, and only check when I feel like it or remember. It’s saved me a lot of time from scrolling and when I check now, I really feel like I’m “catching up” on friends, family, creators, etc because I’m not used to seeing their posts every day!
Thank you SO much for this video! I have already thought of doing a break from social media too and finally you have encouraged me to do so. 😊🙏🏻
I agree, TH-cam (as a creator especially) is a different kind of "social media"
Yes it feels more intimate, more connection ✨✨
This video made me send a message to my friends where I asked them if they want to hang out this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration. And I totally agree that the weather here in Stockholm is finally getting better, it is boosting my energy and happiness.
Totally agree with your sentiment! I’m only mainly on TH-cam now. Went from posting daily on Insta to just once a week - and usually my update’s only a clip from that week’s TH-cam video. It’s definitely freed up so much more head space... and reduced a lot of the noise around me. I do a total social media detox for at least a week, twice a year... and that also helps me check back in with what I’m posting and why... Looking forward to seeing your updates on what less social media’s done for you in your life! 🙌
It seems like all the things I’m going through, you are too! This is so comforting. Hello from Los Angeles!
Much needed video ☺️ took break from social media for a weekz it helps. It is important to be aware about what we are consuming.
I just watched Joseph Gordon Levitts TedTalk on this!!!! also I totally agree when you said that social media feels like everyone is in a room yelling. SO much noise...im so glad I deleted my IG 3 weeks ago. I feel so much more free
That's amazing Lana. I also felt to cut on social media. It's too much information. Personal growth is more important. Mental health is what we neglect most i think in our days, but it's that which we need to take care of the most. :)
I just landed a new job and I will be relocating to a new city in a few weeks. I too have been thinking about using the next few months to step away from social media that has been a huge part of my life for the last 15 years(Myspace in 2006), focus on my work, and developing meaningful relationships in the community.
Social media is soo toxic, deleting instagram over two years ago has been the best decision I've ever made! 👌🏻
Nothing inspires me more than living ❤️
So beautifully put 👀🤩
You are doing great, Lana. Keep it up. We support you all the way :) I enjoy all your videos
Me too ,it’s been a little too crowded for myself and I have been living better off without it .so I’ll join you on your move hun
Take your time ..
believe it or not I took a break from social media last week (thinking of keeping it up until april maybe) and it’s SO liberating
Coincindentally ,I decided to do the same thing since yesterday.I started with removing Insta and Whatsapp notifications and I'm definitely using my phone waaay less and already feeling less stressed and anxious ! :)
I did this last week except for permanently. I honestly felt so anxious and wanted it back at first. After watching the social dilemma and reading and just doing things I "never had time for" I realized I ain't going back. It feels so refreshing and peaceful for so one who is struggling to care less about what others think and anxiety. I have youtube and Pinterest but check them both only on the weekend as those are the least addicting to me. Good luck to anyone who wants to try highly recommend it😉
Similar thoughts have been circling in my brain. Godspeed to you!
I tried this for 8 mos and it's great. Disconnet and connect to yourself first 💖
I was never "active" on social media and didn't had an instagram until I started my channel. And since I don't follow any people I know there and use it purely for creative purposes, I found that not having instagram for my personal usage is probably one of the great decisions I have done 😄.
I do this once a year. Not really meaning to, just getting to a point that I needed to. Thanks for sharing this.
That is so cool that you feel and honor that 👏🏻👏🏻🤗
So true what you just mentioned here. I think it’s important to step out when we need and take time for ourselves. I took bit of a break around Christmas time from Instagram and it felt great.✨
I love the personality that's coming out more in your videos! Per usual, an awesome video 💖
So glad to hear you are taking care of yourself and taking a break... they are always needed
I did the same thing back in September and LOVED it. I thought it would just be a temporary 2 week-1 month long break but I ended up not going back to a most of them at all. The ones that I did actually miss I brought back but kept it limited. I did fall back into a bad habit with tiktok in particular within the start of this year so I am figuring out if its reasonable to keep and use in a healthy way or if I need to just get rid of it entirely again, but either way my life has been exponentially better without social media taking up all of my attention span.
Yo! i’ve been just deleting my apps and then re downloading them once a week and browsing for like 2 hours then deleting them again! It works amazingly because I can stay plugged in enough to know what’s up and keep up with messages etc.. but also post things every week. This is the best solution i’ve found for the mental heath and productivity issues that social media causes me! ayy 🦋
Thank you very much