I'm not addicted to watching YT videos but I'm addicted to the comments section on each video I watch on YT. Because everytime I watch a YT video, I look at the comments
This is a massive problem for me, for a while and I have been watching too much utube, I definitely agree with you on several points such as: having a designated spot for your phone during the day and during bedtime; stop notifications etc. I want to focus and set an example for my sons, because at the moment I’m a stay at home dad and also I don’t want to distracted and do things with them and for me. Thankyou for your video :)
This video speaks to me much. I can take a break from most social media and then TH-cam becomes my scapegoat for it. This video helps a lot. But I figure that taking a break from TH-cam or even just change how I use it/how frequently I use it will make a huge difference this year 2023. And I can connect more with the one who created me.
@@SocialExhaustion Somehow I became more addicted than before. But also I haven’t fully implemented all of these advice in this video. I’m supposing it’ll need to be in steps. Also, finding an Alternative to using it has been quite the challenge.
Hai yesi. Very useful content. Before lockdown i was using youtube as search engine. But during lockdown I started addicted to youtube and facebook. I should reduce screen time. thank you very much for making good videos.
Thank you SO much for this video, especially the DF TH-cam extension recommendation. I was wondering if there was a way to hide recommendations and the feed!
This video and channel is pure gold so i even subscribed. I have unsubscribed from many channels which were well made and I like the person doing it but it did not fit in my core interests ( which are already too many ). When I was in high school too many years ago my headmaster told me I had too many interests which makes me a sucker for addiction to youtube. I need to be a creator not just a consumer!
First of all, I loved the tips! Thank you. I've been working on digital minimalism and irl as well tbh. I barely watch TV and have been trying to use my phone and laptop less, except for work. I'd like to ask, though, how do you keep up with the news? Or you don't? I think it causes me a bit of anxiety but i feel like i should be up to date with stuff... What's your tips on that or could you make a video on it? God bless!
News is something I generally find out from other people. If there’s a topic I care about, then I may look it up, but most things are outside of my control, so I don’t see the point in me knowing and worrying about something I can’t change. Like COVID for example, I worked on a COVID ICU unit during that time.. the LAST thing I wanted was to hear all about it OFF the clock. It was definitely better for my mental sanity not to follow the news.
You could pick one or two news and set a time of day or day of the week to check. I chose a local one and a major one. Reading news is also better than watching it, so try that too.
yeah the addictiveness is really crazy. I thought it was bc I was single and i live alone so i had lot of time on my hands, but I talked to people with busy jobs and children to take care of and even they were addicted to youtube and their phones and couldnt stop watching. So it kinda had nothing to do with how much time you have on your hands or what stage your life is in... it's just an addictive substance in itself like cigarettes or drugs and alcohol
I just unsubscribed from channels that I don't watch anymore! No idea why I subscribed from them in the first place lol. Of course your channel remains on my subscribed list!
Well I am honored, thank you! P.s. Your comment about LinkedIn for some reason doesn’t show up where I can comment back, but I have never used it. The jobs I have applied to have not needed one, but I am a nurse, so I cannot make a recommendation on it.
My friend, it sounds like you’re in major need of a social media fast. This is something I do as a creator from time to time. I delete my TH-cam, download a good audio book (to keep my mind on something else, something of growth) and set a designated time to go without it. Personally I did it every weekend for a while to get a break from it (because it’s my job) but i eventually got used it and didn’t miss it at all. It’s hard at first, but SO worth it. Try it out!
@@YesiIbarra thank you you're so kind. Ok I'll start media fasting on the weekend and see how it goes then I can gradually increase. I know its going to be so so super difficult but I'll give myself some grace and not beat myself up about it. 🥺🙏🏾Namaste💝
@@YesiIbarra 🤔I think i just fear missing out on the good stuff on here, eg:I'm always looking out for the next productivity video (🙄yet my life is so opposite & honestly they all kinda say the same things, just different messagers. And surely having 400+ downloaded unwatched videos should be a crime on this youtube streets and I'm 💯% guilty😫
It used to be fun. Put it on general and auto continue. The trips TH-cam used to take me on were amazing. Pre algorithm. No more variety. No more “where the heck did THAT come from” it isn’t what it used to be.
Sweetheart what is your background. I must say your parents raised you well. You are a dream to every man’s heart. Your husband has a great wife. Keep up the good work. I do admire wonderful ladies. 56 years old widower, I appreciate my wife dearly. Life is great, I do thank the universe for guiding me on a daily base. There is so much love for all to share. No fear. God Bless
You seem to have a lot of love in your heart. Thank you for your kind words. I grew up poor and hungry for love as a child, but this made me have a desire to “see” others as I wish I had been seen/valued. I eventually became a hospice nurse - the job that taught me to value life. Your experience with your wife no doubt shaped your perspective on life. It helps me to remember how small I am and how quickly life passes.
I find that turning on grayscale on my device really helps me reduce how much TH-cam I watch. For informational videos, I don’t mind watching them in black and white, but entertainment videos just aren’t fun to watch that way. It’s nice that I can still use TH-cam to get information, but I don’t end up getting sucked in for hours. I turn on grayscale every other day so I can enjoy entertainment on TH-cam, just not everyday.
What else am i suppose to be addicted to or spend most of my hours on? My body needs 8 hours daily of sleep and needs to eat, so is my body a sleep junkie? Am i addicted to work bcus i work a little over 40 hours ? Am i addicted to informing myself bcus i like to watch youtube to keep educating myself on matters of all over the globe? I dont understand how youtube can be an addiction or a bad habit for me at least , maybe if you’re only using it for entertainment i can see why but im always using it to see the world
You make a great point. An example I love is that water is necessary for our survival, however, too much water can throw off the salt balance in our brain and can be lethal. I think it all comes down to “how” it’s used, just like you mentioned. You seem to know what works for you because you are not using it for entertainment. Great point!
My wife watches on average 7-10 hours of youtube every day. I am desperate. All hobbies and house errands grind to a halt giving way to youtube watching. TH-cam addiction is a thing and could be very toxic for someone. Don't underestimate its power of destruction. We are actively seeking ways to cure it
Oh goodness.. that sounds like an incredibly difficult situation. Eliminating the triggers is so crucial. If she’s willing to work on it, perhaps she can try placing the phone in a ‘ksafe’ - a hard plastic box that locks for the amount of time you set it for. My husband struggled with video game addiction and we got rid of our television and game set - eliminating the ability for him to play. It was hard for him at first, but he is much happier now than ever. Our marriage benefitted greatly from it. My prayers go out to you and your wife.
I never like videos unless I actually love them. My liked videos playlist has less than a hundred videos. Unsubscribing from channels isn't gonna help much cause I spend hours watching videos from the recommended ones. I believe the only way for me is to not open the app in the first place.
In reference to ‘liking’ a video, I also mean ‘enjoyment.’ In short, TH-cam has an algorithm to determine what you may ‘enjoy’ and that is why clearing your history may be helpful. Ex: TH-cam is more likely to recommend similar videos if you watch all the way to the end, replay, or reverse during the video because it shows that you ‘liked’ or ‘enjoyed’ the content. But if you think not using the app at all will benefit you the most, then maybe try deleting it for a certain period of time. Like maybe try a 1 week challenge and see how you feel.
I have not even watched the whole video and cancelled notifications immediately and encouraged my wife to do so No more dings. Only immediate family can call in ‘silent’ time. Will also start unsubscribing from youtube except for special people I really want to follow. Tried this with email and about a year later my junkmail is vanishingly close to zero. Now back to the video.
Watching a TH-cam video to cure my TH-cam addiction!
Well as long as it helps I guess! 😁
I agree but this video is pure gold in that respect
And you know it's crazy how creators on this platform say other social platforms are addictive but ignore youtube.
There’s definitely such a thing as “too much of a good thing.” Ultimately it has the potential for good or bad depending on how we use it.
I'm addicted to youtube 😔 its 2am and I'm still watching. Your video came on my recommendations thanks for the tips
Oh boy, well I hope you’re sleeping soundly now and that it helps! One day at time. You’ve got this! 😁
Whole day I was scrolling youtube and finally happy to watch this video. This is what I wanted in the end.
That’s perfect! I’m so glad. 😄
Right!
I'm not addicted to watching YT videos but I'm addicted to the comments section on each video I watch on YT. Because everytime I watch a YT video, I look at the comments
This is a massive problem for me, for a while and I have been watching too much utube, I definitely agree with you on several points such as: having a designated spot for your phone during the day and during bedtime; stop notifications etc.
I want to focus and set an example for my sons, because at the moment I’m a stay at home dad and also I don’t want to distracted and do things with them and for me.
Thankyou for your video :)
As a parent, I’m sure that would be a great decision to make. Family time is so valuable.
This video speaks to me much. I can take a break from most social media and then TH-cam becomes my scapegoat for it. This video helps a lot. But I figure that taking a break from TH-cam or even just change how I use it/how frequently I use it will make a huge difference this year 2023. And I can connect more with the one who created me.
That seems like an amazing goal to work on for 2023! 😊🖐
How’d it go?
@@SocialExhaustion Somehow I became more addicted than before.
But also I haven’t fully implemented all of these advice in this video. I’m supposing it’ll need to be in steps.
Also, finding an Alternative to using it has been quite the challenge.
really helped me as i am addicted to TH-cam after deleting all of my social medias
Oh, I’m so glad it was helpful! I wish you well after steeling your social media accounts. I hope it’s a positive change for you.
Hai yesi. Very useful content. Before lockdown i was using youtube as search engine. But during lockdown I started addicted to youtube and facebook. I should reduce screen time. thank you very much for making good videos.
I’m glad you found it helpful!
Thank you SO much for this video, especially the DF TH-cam extension recommendation. I was wondering if there was a way to hide recommendations and the feed!
I’m so glad it was helpful to you!
This video and channel is pure gold so i even subscribed. I have unsubscribed from many channels which were well made and I like the person doing it but it did not fit in my core interests ( which are already too many ). When I was in high school too many years ago my headmaster told me I had too many interests which makes me a sucker for addiction to youtube. I need to be a creator not just a consumer!
Thank you for your kind words. I find that using our creativity tends to make us happier in general.
First of all, I loved the tips! Thank you. I've been working on digital minimalism and irl as well tbh. I barely watch TV and have been trying to use my phone and laptop less, except for work. I'd like to ask, though, how do you keep up with the news? Or you don't? I think it causes me a bit of anxiety but i feel like i should be up to date with stuff... What's your tips on that or could you make a video on it? God bless!
News is something I generally find out from other people. If there’s a topic I care about, then I may look it up, but most things are outside of my control, so I don’t see the point in me knowing and worrying about something I can’t change.
Like COVID for example, I worked on a COVID ICU unit during that time.. the LAST thing I wanted was to hear all about it OFF the clock.
It was definitely better for my mental sanity not to follow the news.
@@YesiIbarra it does make sense! I’ve been questioning it and coming to the same conclusion as you… Thanks for the insight.
You could pick one or two news and set a time of day or day of the week to check. I chose a local one and a major one. Reading news is also better than watching it, so try that too.
Appreciate this. I do the same thing with leaving my phone across the apartment/bedroom and it really helps!
It really does make a big difference!
Good Video!
Well, my mental state is fricked up bc of TH-cam and stress i have in real life so i probably need to touch some grass :D
That sounds like a fabulous idea!
I wish I would’ve found this video 6 years ago
Thank you
My pleasure 😊
My TH-cam addiction help me from gambling addiction. Watching content on TH-cam really help me.
Thank you Yesi! These are very good tips.
Thank you for watching! I am so glad it was helpful 😁
yeah the addictiveness is really crazy. I thought it was bc I was single and i live alone so i had lot of time on my hands, but I talked to people with busy jobs and children to take care of and even they were addicted to youtube and their phones and couldnt stop watching. So it kinda had nothing to do with how much time you have on your hands or what stage your life is in... it's just an addictive substance in itself like cigarettes or drugs and alcohol
I just unsubscribed from channels that I don't watch anymore! No idea why I subscribed from them in the first place lol. Of course your channel remains on my subscribed list!
Well I am honored, thank you!
P.s. Your comment about LinkedIn for some reason doesn’t show up where I can comment back, but I have never used it. The jobs I have applied to have not needed one, but I am a nurse, so I cannot make a recommendation on it.
@@YesiIbarra Your welcome, I'm learning alot from you!
And I can't find my comment about Linkedin for some reason. But thanks for responding to it!
i always use laptop for studies and i dont know subconsciously i just keep watching youtube.....
Hm.. that sounds like it could be problematic. Hopefully my tips can be helpful for you. I wish you the best in your studies! 😊
its 4 in the morning im still scrolling and still piling up my watch later list , this is chronic 😞😢😫😭
My friend, it sounds like you’re in major need of a social media fast. This is something I do as a creator from time to time. I delete my TH-cam, download a good audio book (to keep my mind on something else, something of growth) and set a designated time to go without it.
Personally I did it every weekend for a while to get a break from it (because it’s my job) but i eventually got used it and didn’t miss it at all.
It’s hard at first, but SO worth it. Try it out!
@@YesiIbarra thank you you're so kind. Ok I'll start media fasting on the weekend and see how it goes then I can gradually increase. I know its going to be so so super difficult but I'll give myself some grace and not beat myself up about it. 🥺🙏🏾Namaste💝
@@YesiIbarra 🤔I think i just fear missing out on the good stuff on here, eg:I'm always looking out for the next productivity video (🙄yet my life is so opposite & honestly they all kinda say the same things, just different messagers. And surely having 400+ downloaded unwatched videos should be a crime on this youtube streets and I'm 💯% guilty😫
It used to be fun. Put it on general and auto continue. The trips TH-cam used to take me on were amazing. Pre algorithm. No more variety. No more “where the heck did THAT come from” it isn’t what it used to be.
Sweetheart what is your background. I must say your parents raised you well. You are a dream to every man’s heart. Your husband has a great wife. Keep up the good work. I do admire wonderful ladies. 56 years old widower, I appreciate my wife dearly. Life is great, I do thank the universe for guiding me on a daily base. There is so much love for all to share. No fear. God Bless
You seem to have a lot of love in your heart. Thank you for your kind words.
I grew up poor and hungry for love as a child, but this made me have a desire to “see” others as I wish I had been seen/valued. I eventually became a hospice nurse - the job that taught me to value life.
Your experience with your wife no doubt shaped your perspective on life.
It helps me to remember how small I am and how quickly life passes.
Excellent report here , thanks
Thank you!
Thank you very much ❤️❤️
I hope it was helpful!
Nice work!
Thank you for watching 😊
Thanks Yesi
Muy buen contenido!
Gracias!
I find that turning on grayscale on my device really helps me reduce how much TH-cam I watch. For informational videos, I don’t mind watching them in black and white, but entertainment videos just aren’t fun to watch that way. It’s nice that I can still use TH-cam to get information, but I don’t end up getting sucked in for hours. I turn on grayscale every other day so I can enjoy entertainment on TH-cam, just not everyday.
What a great tip! Thanks for sharing that.
I am happy to be addicted to TH-cam because today I came across your video "When God writes your story."
When I delete social media, I get into TH-cam heavily.
What do you do to avoid addiction to technology?
Go hiking. Bushcraft and drink a lot of beer. 🍻
Drawing or font making. Started font making lately, on paper.
Thanks a lot !! For making video on this :)
It was my pleasure. I hope it is helpful :)
What else am i suppose to be addicted to or spend most of my hours on?
My body needs 8 hours daily of sleep and needs to eat, so is my body a sleep junkie?
Am i addicted to work bcus i work a little over 40 hours ?
Am i addicted to informing myself bcus i like to watch youtube to keep educating myself on matters of all over the globe?
I dont understand how youtube can be an addiction or a bad habit for me at least , maybe if you’re only using it for entertainment i can see why but im always using it to see the world
You make a great point.
An example I love is that water is necessary for our survival, however, too much water can throw off the salt balance in our brain and can be lethal.
I think it all comes down to “how” it’s used, just like you mentioned.
You seem to know what works for you because you are not using it for entertainment.
Great point!
It's an addiction if you lose control of your time around it and if it interferes with more important things in your life.
My life ia youtube practically yeah its bad
Yikes, I hope you find this video helpful!
Mines aswell
My wife watches on average 7-10 hours of youtube every day. I am desperate. All hobbies and house errands grind to a halt giving way to youtube watching. TH-cam addiction is a thing and could be very toxic for someone. Don't underestimate its power of destruction. We are actively seeking ways to cure it
Oh goodness.. that sounds like an incredibly difficult situation.
Eliminating the triggers is so crucial. If she’s willing to work on it, perhaps she can try placing the phone in a ‘ksafe’ - a hard plastic box that locks for the amount of time you set it for.
My husband struggled with video game addiction and we got rid of our television and game set - eliminating the ability for him to play. It was hard for him at first, but he is much happier now than ever. Our marriage benefitted greatly from it.
My prayers go out to you and your wife.
I never like videos unless I actually love them. My liked videos playlist has less than a hundred videos. Unsubscribing from channels isn't gonna help much cause I spend hours watching videos from the recommended ones. I believe the only way for me is to not open the app in the first place.
In reference to ‘liking’ a video, I also mean ‘enjoyment.’ In short, TH-cam has an algorithm to determine what you may ‘enjoy’ and that is why clearing your history may be helpful.
Ex: TH-cam is more likely to recommend similar videos if you watch all the way to the end, replay, or reverse during the video because it shows that you ‘liked’ or ‘enjoyed’ the content. But if you think not using the app at all will benefit you the most, then maybe try deleting it for a certain period of time. Like maybe try a 1 week challenge and see how you feel.
I have not even watched the whole video and cancelled notifications immediately and encouraged my wife to do so No more dings. Only immediate family can call in ‘silent’ time. Will also start unsubscribing from youtube except for special people I really want to follow. Tried this with email and about a year later my junkmail is vanishingly close to zero. Now back to the video.
What an amazing example to follow! Best wishes to you. 🙏
TH-cam is my downfall😭😭
Oh no! I hope this video provides some tips that are helpful for you.
I can't hear you i shut you tube off!
Awesome! I wish you well.
Irony 😙