Had to delete all my socials in my phone to focus on writing my final uni project. It's terrifying to notice all the times you unconsciously try to reach out for your phone in a day, but overall I feel more calm, focused and happy - yay! 👏 Love your videos!
I unfriend so many people from my social media. And I only post creative stuff on my social media that only 3% of the people on earth will tend to say anything. I don't like arguments because it's counter productive
went on months detox and it felt surreal, days felt a whole lot longer. nowadays i use it to push any creative project, being mindful about the time spent can be just as hard but looking at it as a tool makes a big difference.
Hardest thing for me to detox from is TH-cam. I learn so much from it but I can also look back on long days of watching YT and I’m not actually sure what all I watched. Great video Robert!
Just a quick recommendation that has worked for me is that turned off history in the settings part of TH-cam. That has helped me to not keep scrolling and seeing stuff that interests me. When you do that in the home tab instead of seeing all the videos that the algorithm recommends you, you will see nothing and just now I realized that even the shorts tab does not recommend anything all you see is a black screen. It won’t show you any shorts due to you turning of the history option. The only video that I see are the ones that TH-camrs upload that I’m subscribed too like Robert creating. Hope that helps.
for me what helps most is just have a device per type of task Tablet for Email, Calendar, Etc (sits next to my bed and bring it with me to meetings so I can access my email and calendar if needed) Home PC for Entertainment (basically just use it like a TV Box + Console in the living room) Laptop for Productive (kept in my backpack for when I need) Phone for Communication (lays on a wireless charger near the entrance for when I go out, exists exclusively for being reachable and because phone number is borderline legally required) What I did ^^ I love how I survive with 256gb on laptop/PC, and 128gb on phone/tablet
this is so great because I have tried social media detox for almost a year and it feels amazing because i just did not miss out on anything, and most of the important people in my life are great and they dont really mind me not having socials and they respect that and i still get to communicate with them, and that social media are just for entertainment purposes especially those from people whom you didnt know, its not bad to have socials what's bad if it takes too much of your time that you forget to really live in the moment and just succumb yourself to these algorithm and you just feel to justify like its the norm because its nothing compared to how you really you live your life even if it gets boring or not interesting at all.
Honestly, you are the greatest creator I have seen in a while. I generally get excited when I see your content. Keep up your amazing work. Your style is inspiring!
What I always do is to hide the social media apps that I had on my phone and then set a password to make it hard to access them. This creates friction for me in accessing them. However, I can't fully hide TH-cam because I get my ideas from videos I watched here.
Another great video. I have about 10k emails I need to go through because when I sign up for a site I go through it so quickly and auto check the darn newsletter or other dumb auto matic emails. I need to unsubscribe and clean it up. I try to make a dent in it all the time but I need to spend a couple hours and just clean it out. I have been also slowly selling off old clothes and downsizing my wardrobe. I don’t know if I will ever be a minimalist pro like you Robert but I am enjoying your videos and slowly simplifying my life , keep it up. Side note : Watching this on my break with my new moft creator kit wallet stand, bought it from your recommendation and I am huge fan of it !
Rob, give us an update on the social detox. I’m currently going through one myself. I’m aiming for 1 month or till the beginning of the year. When I return I’ll add the apps on my iPad rather than my phone.
HEy dude, first days were rough, not gonna lie, FOMO 100%. But I am starting to feel calmer and more centered if that makes sense. How about yourself, how is it going for you?
Great video! After a few weeks watching your channel and bring your tips to my day, my life is slowly getting better and the feeling of be on the right way is amazing! Thank you, Robert! Hugs from 🇧🇷!
I'm more addicted to look at my screen of devices if they are in dark grey gradient colours and when the screen is tidy and clean because I love that aesthetic. I hate to look at the screen when it is cluttered and have so many colours. So I guess the cleaner the screen is the more I am tempted to see. Just to see, not to open anything. Haha
I was expecting some bs to spill from this video but still was curious what will be here I was so wrong and I like it, this video really what is 1st step for digital minimalism. This video really was pretty useful and good, wish ya luck for the future
Hola, Robert. Cómo estás? Valiosos consejos, como siempre. Hace varios años que vivo sin redes sociales (a excepción de TH-cam), y te aseguro que no las echo de menos. Cómo lo llevas tú? Te está costando mucho vivir sin ellas? Te deseo un feliz año. Hasta pronto 🍀
Hola Esther! Todo muy bien y tu como estas? Feliz año!! Ha sido dificil para mi, pero se siente bien. Llevo un mes sin redes sociales, ha sido una experiencia gratificante.
This is pure genius. I had the pleasure of reading something similar, and it was sheer brilliance. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove
I really enjoy your videos:) How can I change my phone to black and white, while even Apple’s applications is green or something? Do you use an app for it?
Sorry buddy, I use the Samsung t7 and t5 (t7 is faster) www.amazon.com/Samsung-T7-Portable-SSD-MU-PC1T0T/dp/B087DFLF9S/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=Samsung+t7&qid=1702829777&sr=8-5
In the thumbnail I read „Building a Second Brain“ I thought you would say something to this method from Tiago Forte. Nevertheless thank you for the great video.
hey, robert - great video. would love for you to elaborate on your "deleting Instagram" experience. i am planning a social media detox in 2024 and have already started implementing it. would love to get your tips on that. you also mentioned that you have deleted your Instagram - does that mean that your detox is a permanent one?
Hey there!! Glad you liked it. Well, 2 weeks ago I just woke up overwhelmed and deactivated my account. There is an option to deactivate instead of delete. So technically you 'delete' your account temporarily but can get back to it whenever you want. As for tips, I am not sure what you mean, I just went cold turkey. I will make a video of my experience with no social media next year stay tuned for that!
Hey there, that's a great question, the idea is to do a 30 to 60 days detox to see how I feel, and maybe I'll get back to IG but I am not sure yet. Are you on social media?
@@RobertCreatingyes, actually I follow you on IG, and I realized your account was disabled until I got on this video and saw you are on social media detox, I am planning to do the same, I’ve tried to do this in the past but always fail within the first 2 weeks 😅
Hey buddy, they are all from Pinterest. You can set them up with the app shortcuts and images, the process is pretty simple, I explain it here: th-cam.com/video/XuUUzrDp7YE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oG9-TcYUZIVKnazn
How is your experience with social media guys? I’m curious
Had to delete all my socials in my phone to focus on writing my final uni project. It's terrifying to notice all the times you unconsciously try to reach out for your phone in a day, but overall I feel more calm, focused and happy - yay! 👏 Love your videos!
I unfriend so many people from my social media. And I only post creative stuff on my social media that only 3% of the people on earth will tend to say anything. I don't like arguments because it's counter productive
Yeah!! that's why I don't use Twitter @@MaiElizabeth
addictive i must say!
went on months detox and it felt surreal, days felt a whole lot longer. nowadays i use it to push any creative project, being mindful about the time spent can be just as hard but looking at it as a tool makes a big difference.
Hardest thing for me to detox from is TH-cam. I learn so much from it but I can also look back on long days of watching YT and I’m not actually sure what all I watched. Great video Robert!
Yeah dude, I feel you.
Glad you liked it 🤟🏻
Facts.
Just a quick recommendation that has worked for me is that turned off history in the settings part of TH-cam. That has helped me to not keep scrolling and seeing stuff that interests me. When you do that in the home tab instead of seeing all the videos that the algorithm recommends you, you will see nothing and just now I realized that even the shorts tab does not recommend anything all you see is a black screen. It won’t show you any shorts due to you turning of the history option. The only video that I see are the ones that TH-camrs upload that I’m subscribed too like Robert creating. Hope that helps.
@@jljara918 Had no idea, thanks!
🤟🏻@@davidvaillancourt
for me what helps most is just have a device per type of task
Tablet for Email, Calendar, Etc (sits next to my bed and bring it with me to meetings so I can access my email and calendar if needed)
Home PC for Entertainment (basically just use it like a TV Box + Console in the living room)
Laptop for Productive (kept in my backpack for when I need)
Phone for Communication (lays on a wireless charger near the entrance for when I go out, exists exclusively for being reachable and because phone number is borderline legally required)
What I did ^^
I love how I survive with 256gb on laptop/PC, and 128gb on phone/tablet
thanks for sharing!!
this is so great because I have tried social media detox for almost a year and it feels amazing because i just did not miss out on anything, and most of the important people in my life are great and they dont really mind me not having socials and they respect that and i still get to communicate with them, and that social media are just for entertainment purposes especially those from people whom you didnt know, its not bad to have socials what's bad if it takes too much of your time that you forget to really live in the moment and just succumb yourself to these algorithm and you just feel to justify like its the norm because its nothing compared to how you really you live your life even if it gets boring or not interesting at all.
Hey there!! Thanks for sharing, 1 year is a long time, congrats friend. I am glad you feel better 😊
Honestly, you are the greatest creator I have seen in a while. I generally get excited when I see your content. Keep up your amazing work. Your style is inspiring!
Thank you so much friend!!! I appreciate the support 🤟🏻
What I always do is to hide the social media apps that I had on my phone and then set a password to make it hard to access them. This creates friction for me in accessing them. However, I can't fully hide TH-cam because I get my ideas from videos I watched here.
That's a great tip thanks for sharing!!
Did you know that you are the only person who organized my life? Thank you so much for the amazing tips 😍
Ohh wow! Glad I can help buddy, thanks for watching!!
I’ve been loving your content dude! 😊 hugs from Argentina!
Glad you like the content, thanks for watching dude!!
Another great video. I have about 10k emails I need to go through because when I sign up for a site I go through it so quickly and auto check the darn newsletter or other dumb auto matic emails. I need to unsubscribe and clean it up. I try to make a dent in it all the time but I need to spend a couple hours and just clean it out. I have been also slowly selling off old clothes and downsizing my wardrobe. I don’t know if I will ever be a minimalist pro like you Robert but I am enjoying your videos and slowly simplifying my life , keep it up. Side note : Watching this on my break with my new moft creator kit wallet stand, bought it from your recommendation and I am huge fan of it !
Thanks Sean!! I am not a minimalist pro hahaha 😂 I’m glad you enjoy the videos, also glad you liked the creator kit, it’s pretty smooth right?
No Gary Vee was hurt during shooting of this video 👀
Hahahaa
Rob, give us an update on the social detox. I’m currently going through one myself. I’m aiming for 1 month or till the beginning of the year. When I return I’ll add the apps on my iPad rather than my phone.
HEy dude, first days were rough, not gonna lie, FOMO 100%.
But I am starting to feel calmer and more centered if that makes sense.
How about yourself, how is it going for you?
i like ur vibes! 👏👏 pretty clean and simple
I appreciate that!
Great video! After a few weeks watching your channel and bring your tips to my day, my life is slowly getting better and the feeling of be on the right way is amazing! Thank you, Robert!
Hugs from 🇧🇷!
I'm so glad you are enjoying the content Pedro!! Thanks for watching
I'm more addicted to look at my screen of devices if they are in dark grey gradient colours and when the screen is tidy and clean because I love that aesthetic.
I hate to look at the screen when it is cluttered and have so many colours.
So I guess the cleaner the screen is the more I am tempted to see. Just to see, not to open anything. Haha
hahahha 😂 it's supposed to be the other way around but I feel you, I also love the black & white aesthetic
Thank you for inspiring videos, Happy Holidays!
Glad you like them!! Happy holidays friend!!
Great video! I’ve been needing to do a digital declutter of my laptop for a long time; this has helped motivate me 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Great video man, for real
from the videography, to the storytelling and the simplicity, your content is top, love it
Thanks Daniel!! I appreciate you watching 🤟🏻
I was expecting some bs to spill from this video but still was curious what will be here
I was so wrong and I like it, this video really what is 1st step for digital minimalism.
This video really was pretty useful and good, wish ya luck for the future
Thanks!! I am glad you found it helpful!!
Another great video! I literally make all of my tech minimal now because of you! Keep up the great videos!
Appreciate it friend!! Glad you enjoy the content
Hola, Robert. Cómo estás? Valiosos consejos, como siempre. Hace varios años que vivo sin redes sociales (a excepción de TH-cam), y te aseguro que no las echo de menos. Cómo lo llevas tú? Te está costando mucho vivir sin ellas? Te deseo un feliz año. Hasta pronto 🍀
Hola Esther! Todo muy bien y tu como estas? Feliz año!!
Ha sido dificil para mi, pero se siente bien. Llevo un mes sin redes sociales, ha sido una experiencia gratificante.
This is pure genius. I had the pleasure of reading something similar, and it was sheer brilliance. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove
thanks for sharing
Listening to Bejo!
🤟🏻
Love from india❤
Thanks for watching ♥️
Your videos are the best man
Thanks buddy!! I appreciate the support
I really enjoy your videos:) How can I change my phone to black and white, while even Apple’s applications is green or something? Do you use an app for it?
Thanks buddy!! Just choose a black and white wallpaper. If you wanna change the color of the apps, you need to create shortcuts and use B&W icons.
as a fan of yours and minimalism, to spot my ig reel in this video made my day.
Hey dude, you are the reason I am addicted hahaha, thanks for the support it means a lot!!
No esperaba ver a Bejo en este vídeo 3:10
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I think you forgot the SSD links in the description. Was looking for those.
Sorry buddy, I use the Samsung t7 and t5 (t7 is faster) www.amazon.com/Samsung-T7-Portable-SSD-MU-PC1T0T/dp/B087DFLF9S/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=Samsung+t7&qid=1702829777&sr=8-5
In the thumbnail I read „Building a Second Brain“ I thought you would say something to this method from Tiago Forte.
Nevertheless thank you for the great video.
Glad you liked it!!
5:27 this puzzle looks great, where can I get it? :]
Hey buddy, I bought it in a local shop in Colombia. Sorry :( But if you are here, you can find it at Panamericana
Does anyone know how he makes all his app-icons black and white?
hi there, I've made videos about how to do it. th-cam.com/video/XuUUzrDp7YE/w-d-xo.html
Some apps I use happen to be black and white though
what program were you using for the storyboards? Great video
Hey buddy, thanks! I use Milanote for storyboards
Can you tell me what your Battery Health is (MacBook Pro)
85%, I've had the laptop for 2 years now.
Still going strong.
@@RobertCreating thank You. Du You will Upgrade to a MacBook Pro m3?
Not sure, I might in the future but I am happy with my laptop
hey, robert - great video. would love for you to elaborate on your "deleting Instagram" experience. i am planning a social media detox in 2024 and have already started implementing it. would love to get your tips on that.
you also mentioned that you have deleted your Instagram - does that mean that your detox is a permanent one?
Hey there!! Glad you liked it.
Well, 2 weeks ago I just woke up overwhelmed and deactivated my account. There is an option to deactivate instead of delete. So technically you 'delete' your account temporarily but can get back to it whenever you want. As for tips, I am not sure what you mean, I just went cold turkey. I will make a video of my experience with no social media next year stay tuned for that!
Was that a dig at GaryVee there, unfollowing him? haha! Love your stuff man!
hahahha, thanks Jack!!
Nice video dude
Thanks dude! Glad you enjoy the content
Handsome!😉😉😉
thanks
Hi Robert, do you have plans to go back to instagram at some point? Or your main goal is to live without any social media platform in the long term?
Hey there, that's a great question, the idea is to do a 30 to 60 days detox to see how I feel, and maybe I'll get back to IG but I am not sure yet. Are you on social media?
@@RobertCreatingyes, actually I follow you on IG, and I realized your account was disabled until I got on this video and saw you are on social media detox, I am planning to do the same, I’ve tried to do this in the past but always fail within the first 2 weeks 😅
Thanks for the follow, you should try again, aim for 30 days this time @@angeld7053
How can I get the icons that you use on your device?
Hey buddy, they are all from Pinterest.
You can set them up with the app shortcuts and images, the process is pretty simple, I explain it here: th-cam.com/video/XuUUzrDp7YE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oG9-TcYUZIVKnazn
unsubcribing for GaryVee is one of the greatest decluttering priorities.
hahaha 😂
Grayvee be like 😱
Hahaha 🙈 I don’t think he is watching
What if we forget Nordpass password?
hahaha, tricky! it must be something you will always remember
@@RobertCreating 😂
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That Uncle Vee diss was unnecessary lol
hahahaha
Do you have IG?
Hey buddy, sorry I am taking a break from social media at the moment
All this talk about detoxing from social media and not a single Matrix reference, come on dude ;)
hahahaha
sure thing shia laboeuf
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