I recently bought a flip phone because smartphones offer too many distractions which I can't afford to have. I now feel better than ever and my focus has never been higher.
I love this. I actually have been off social media entirely except for TH-cam for at least two years now and I feel like it’s allowed me to have a rebirth moment on how I want to approach social media when I’m ready to do so. I appreciate you sharing this.
Ofc! Social media is just so much pressure. Sometimes I’d wear a really nice outfit and when I wouldn’t get pics I felt like I “wasted” the outfit… but just because it’s not posted for everyone to see doesn’t mean it’s a waste!
So thrilled to see more people ditching social media all together. I've been off for 2 months now, and I feel a great sense of peace. I was reaching nearly 60k followers on IG, and everyone was so confused as to why I'd delete with such a following - in all honesty, it was just strange to have that many people aware of my existence. I hope this video reaches many and inspires others to do the same ❤
oh! I'm quite shocked to hear that because I guess you're the first person who I have come across, who had quite a lot of followers and still quit! I would like to know about what thoughts you had while quitting, because some people become social media influencers and brand deals start coming in, so they think of money. Didn't you think about that?
Trust me you did the right. More people are so worried about the amount of followers on social media than having money in their accounts and that’s when you know we live in a different world
That's great! I think the response you get from people being shocked shows how much we are comfortable prioritizing online attention over what is best for our well being. You chose what helped most even when it was hard. That alone makes you really awesome.
Your lifestyle right now is exactly what I've been looking for in my life. I'm just too tired of all this over stimulation. I miss being myself, enjoying books and walks down the park.
I bought a flip phone 8 months ago now. A lot of people I meet will act like it’s super weird or inconvenient that I have a flip phone, but I’ve been so happy with it. When I’m out in the world, I feel like I actually present in a way that I never used to be. I try to buy small editions of books so I can keep them in my back pocket for bus rides or waiting in lines! That’s something I never thought to do when I had a smartphone. Idk, it’s the little changes to my life that mean the world to me.
@@user87255they are all good. Doesn’t matter. Just make sure u can read on it at night. I have a very old one and it doesn’t have any form of light so I have to turn on the light in my room at night.
I'm 14, when I was 13 I stopped Instagram and got a huge realisation that a lot of people I call my friends really arent. I got a phase where I was fearing of missing out on social medias but now I'm doing better than ever and slowly building myself and my relationship with God up❤ Good luck to y'all!! :)
This is me with both TikTok and instagram, I did this about a month and a half ago and it is the BEST. dont try to fit with this generation's standards
@@jsmnqueen thank you so much for you encouragement! Yes I realized that I have yet to explore. I only now discover new passions that I never thought I could have!!! It's not roses everyday but I know I'm doing good and I hope you nothing but blessings
It’s crazy to admit and sad, but it’s an addiction. I tell myself that I won’t open an app then you sit there for an hour without realizing it. I miss those days where we weren’t glued to it. I think this is another reason why it is hard now to talk to people and start up a conversation.
I deactivated my social media this summer. It was a distraction and triggered my addictions which have altered my life. Glad to see others unplugging even if just for a bit. Mental health is wealth
Literally same….I did so much this summer that I’m so proud of regarding school and my career, I’m so happy and I feel like I grew and changed more this summer than any other summer ever
It’s so awesome that you’re 21 and so self aware. I’m 31 and have stopped all Social Media use. I’ve read so many books 📚 and done so much more exercise. My anxiety has gone down and my attention span is so much longer. I actually have real hobbies now and feel at peace. Keep it up 😊💕
same it's honestly so liberating after you get past the dopamine withdrawls and my bad fomo. I realized its not natural for humans to be so invested in others lives. I have more time to focus on my hobbies, going out, connecting face to face or calls with ppl who really care about me, grinding, working out, etc.
I deleted tiktok 7 months ago and haven’t had it since but for the last few months that same addiction has creeped up through youtube shorts. Gonna need to eliminate that too
Try watching tv instead its better than being on social media and its better to focus on one thing try a new hobby ive noticed my only hobby is being on my phone
We will replace one bad habit with another. Agree with the other comment that watching tv or a movie (no multi tasking!) is a good way to be present. It’s a start.
I’m 33 soon to be 34 next month God willing! I never had any form of social media besides TH-cam. Everyone thinks I’m weird! I enjoy an old school life a real life! I’m proud of you keep it up.
I’m 34 and had my Facebook since 2007 and good lord it’s not the same like it used to be 😅 I deleted twitter and Snapchat years ago and never been back
What I find very hard is when you are the only one in your circle who don’t use their phone Like everyone around you is like a zombie and you feel kinda lonely because everybody’s brain is just about what’s going on online
Left Facebook 8yrs ago. Best decision ever, tiktok 2yrs ago and instagram. best decision ever, realised social media controls my moods and life itself. U can never go wrong.!
Trust me you did the right thing and you are not missing out on anything at all. Definitely going to delete instagram off my phone and go a whole year without it
The reason why I gave up on social media, except TH-cam ( for like music and like for school and such ) is because it wasn’t good for my mental health. Always comparing myself to other people, their Careers, their easy life. They have no problems. Education status, money, always getting the latest things… and i just feel like shit. Okay I’m not like hating on them or anything, but constantly being ( even when I ignore them) shown these lives and beauty standards is really hard. I basically hated myself. Now I’m just trying to be kind to myself and yeh, like u said. Be in the moment… thanks for the vid! 😊✌️💕
@@aldra8507 well yeh, I guess I would give it a try. I remember my first phone was actually a Nokia brick phone as my very first. And I think it would be the Same, so why not. And also I think it’s fun everytime u end a phone call or something and u can just clap it, kinda sassy innit?. 🤣. Would u?
honestly same. i gave up on tiktok and only use youtube and i started to compare myself less to people. honestly i feel better now and proud of myself. also good luck on your journey, we can do it
@@dtjidn7888yes we can!! Thanks for sharing🫶🫶. honestly it makes me feel even more motivated than ever! And doesn’t it feel great not to always compare yourself to others, and just live life. it’s one less thing to worry about hey? 😁. And I hope your journey goes great too, kudos to you ❤️. LETS DO THIS!!! TOGETHER!!! 😆💕
I really appreciate seeing other people like me going on this journey and deleting social media. deleting social media allows you rebirth YOURSELF, you have no choice but invest in yourself and pour into your self with not being on social media.
I am 21, the same as you, but you are an inspiration and I thought you were older, you seem very grounded, it is a blessing to be able to watch your content and experience your wisdom and understanding.
Definitely gonna try this , social media especially tiktok made my attention span so short , watching a 10 min video became so hard , i can’t even focus in uni , it’s really messing up my brain
Agree! So glad I came across this. Also nice to see alot of the youth commenting on here who have also ditched social media & not just the youth but everyone else too
You've literally said all the things I've been feeling. People would ask me why do I take my breaks from socials, it's because I can literally feel myself getting "sick" from overindulgence. I realize I only feel like taking pictures of myself to post on IG, otherwise I wouldn't snap a thing. I've lately have been thinking of deleting everything as a whole and just live in books. With a terrible attention span, college can be difficult, and I find myself needing my phone for simple things like brushing my teeth, it's like I can't just focus on living.
i have not personally posted on social media since 2019 and for the most part stayed off of social media. About two years ago i was going through some things and wanted a distraction and downloaded tik tok and til the day i regret that decision. it has had me in an extreme chokehold for such a long time i reflect and ask myself what i’m doing but i continue to engage heavily. this was truly inspiration for me to try and stop being so tempted to click and scroll. majority of the time it causes me so much anxiety and somehow i’m extremely sad afterwards. it’s a warped reality and i’m really sick of it. i hope this reaches so many of us that need this reality check and pushes us towards a more simple lifestyle like how it used to be. you’ve definitely gained a new subscriber! your channel seems so real and full of healing and i’m all for it! i wish you and your channel much success!
Hey! I’m 21 and I live in NY too. I’m an artist, so for the longest time I thought the only way to be of relevance to anyone is if I was always on my phone, always making content, always watching other people’s moves to strategize to success. I have been of social media for 3 weeks and it’s been the best thing ever. More time, more focus, more creativity. My next step is getting a flip phone. I have decided that the people who need to see my art will see it, universe willing. And it’s been nice to find ways to ground myself despite my norm of the hustle and bustle of the city. I hope you keep us update on how everything is going without a smart phone!!
I’m 24 and have had IG since I was 14. I deleted the instagram app about a month ago and I’m so much happier. My boyfriend’s even noticed how much happier and less anxious I am now. I was trapped in that cycle of comparing my life to others (especially women) and feeling sad that I wasn’t yet married or have children. I’d also feel insecure when I would see my mother post a lot about my younger siblings and hardly anything about me. It was also the first thing I would go to in the morning, the thing I would think about when going out to new places or going out on dates. I would always think about what kind of pictures to take and what would look best for my feed. Now, I’m just taking photos for my own pleasure and making a physical photo album ^-^ I’m so happy my boyfriend encouraged me to delete instagram. It’s brought so much peace to my mind and heart. And it’s definitely a lot less pressure on our relationship with keeping things private (:
I love this! I’m also 24 and deleted everything including my streaming services. I just feel like I have thoughts on my own(idk if that makes sense). Social media really impacted how I felt about a lot things.
I have the same conversation with myself everyday! Just the thought of how much a phone can take away so much time that could be going to more important things!! It’s too distracting but addicting & I hate it 😫 I use my phone to literally “run away” from my problems or as a coping mechanism. Sometimes mental illness doesn’t have a specific look huh? Thank you for sharing this 🥰 LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL!
I’ve been saying this too. I used to read a lot and the phone distracted me. I’ve read 4 books this year and working on my 5th and 6th. Not near what I used to read but I hadn’t read that much in at least a decade. It’s nice. I got off social media and now I’m backing away from astrology/readings. I wanna dive back into God and stay there. I got lost in tarot due to a bad breakup/heartbreak and looking for clearer answers that just left me even more heartbroken and confused. The internet is interesting but I don’t want my child becoming one of these phone zombies and that starts with me
I’m slowly getting there with my addiction to social media. I used to be on my phone for 10 - 12 hours a day on my phone 2-3 years ago. Now? I’m on social media for 1 hour a day MAX (minus TH-cam) and I feel so much more present. I severely suffered with disassociation and not feeling like my life is real and now that I’m not even on my phone that much I feel so free and grounded. thank you for making this video as a reminder to keep pushing on living life to its purpose!!!
I'm off Instagram for 3 years or more and I never had TikTok, Snapchat and many others, I couldn't be more proud of myself. But sometimes I still spend too much time on youtube which is the only social media I have (because I can't uninstall it) or just reading news or something on the phone so I'm recently really trying to think about everything I'm doing during the day and make sure it's meaningful and purposeful, not just productive.
I’ve deactivated all of my social media accounts and reactivated Instagram days ago just to reach out to someone. It’s the same thing on there lol … I’m in no rush to go back 😂 I love how when you get bored you are choosing to occupy your mind with seeking knowledge / wisdom rather than on the phone, I have to start doing that
This video is so beautiful… I been too addicted to my phone, the internet, social media to the point it’s affecting my mental health I’ll be watching videos for 2 hours at night knowing I have to sleep, I’ll be sleep deprived, depressed, and anxious I’m ready for a change I’m not as attentive with my myself or my baby this video definitely gives me the motivation I need for me to change. Thank you…
I use to be like this too but I practiced self control to the point I can get a good 8 hours of sleep without being on my phone and I have mad energy the next day
Love this video! Well said and I agree with everything. I born in 2003, definitely missing the time when smartphones weren't popular, I also enjoyed just simple stuff around me. Now I feel addicted to my phone and I don't like it... Socials used to be interesting. I LOVED those simple pictures that people would upload, even celebrities were posting random simple stuff. I just miss this time.
I've only ever really seen your healthy meal videos on instagram and tiktok so it's interesting to actually see you talking! I love the message of this video because I feel the exact same way. My brain is literallyyyyy rotting with the constant use of social media. I don't feel nearly as creative, inspired, or even intelligent as I used to. I just feel like 'blegh' all of the time. I am going to try putting my phone in my drawer before I go to bed at night as my first step.
I was born in 2000 and I agree, the 2000s were just a different vibe. I catch myself saying all the time that I feel as if I was born in the wrong decade, but the truth is that we must be aware enough to understand that we create our own realities. The social media platforms and devices are designed by people that are powerful and rich and I truly believe that it's all a form of social control. These devices are supposed to help us free up our time, but I agree with you, they are just making us lazy while messing with our emotions. I deleted social media for two months this year and it was the best I have ever felt. I recently decided that enough is enough and I will never slip back into those habits again so I just deleted everything. I absolutely loved your video! It's probably the first one to really open my eyes about the ramifications of social media. I will always come back to this video whenever I feel tempted to go back. Thank you
I am going to give this a hearty try. Life before social media wasn't perfect but it is so much more peaceful. Social media is the ultimate challenge of discipline. Thanks for sharing.
You’re so awesome I’ve decreased the time I spend on social media and it’s def been way more peaceful. Being tapped in to other people thoughts, the comparisons, and looking at shit that I don’t even really care about had me mind fucked. Keep shining , we living our best livesssss FOR OURSELVES
Thankyou so much! I’ve been working so hard to help my peoples and you posting it on your big platform is so helpful and I’m honored this video touched you 🤍💐
I think lately I’ve noticed that when I go on my phone, hell even watching TH-cam, I don’t even enjoy it! I used to. I used to go on my phone a lot but it would be enjoyable, maybe because my attention span was still a little bigger. Now scrolling just feels like chasing, and I never feel satisfied. I love a well crafted video essay, or a gaming video from a favorite TH-camr, etc. But like for me it’s definitely excessive. I have an app (That I pay monthly for) that can lock me out of apps at scheduled times, and I can set up a mode where I can’t turn it off. I need to keep using that, I do it for a few days but then I stop. I need to keep it going to really see change. Anyway sorry for long post! But yeah. Social media isn’t even fun anymore. Might as well fill my brain with less things, and more quality things
I literally don’t even really have any hobbies. I just scroll in my free time. Like how pathetic is that!! I’m better than that, we’re better than this you know?
i needed this video. i've honestly been mourning the 2000's (my childhood). no phones, no social media. just friends, family and the real world. then in my teenage years 2012 and up, has all been online and i have barely any memories from that time, which is so sad.
Thank you so much for creating this video. It takes a lot of courage to be able to break away from the very thing we have been conditioned to “need”. I’ve noticed some of the same things you’ve mentioned and couldn’t figure out why I had been feeling the way I was feeling. Simplifying my access to social media and the internet may be the very thing I need to help me out more focus and energy towards the things that actually make me happy
I'm currently going through the same thing. I've been 13 days without my phone and it has felt like the longest period of my life. But I am less anxious, and less depending on other people and social media. It feels so good to lose the attachment, its hard but I've learned so much. I have like 8 more days that I am taking away from it hoping that within 21 days it will no longer be a habit! I wish you the best of luck on your journey.. stay blessed!
I really enjoyed this video and I’m 34 years old. You really dropped major jewels because you are absolutely right why we have to limit ourselves to social media!
I've been using a Light Phone for the last couple of months with the purpose of taking a break from my iPhone. I just switched over to using it full-time and I love it!! Not having a smartphone can definitely be inconvenient, but if you're willing to problem solve and make sacrifices, it can be so worth it & has helped me so much! People joke that it's harder to reach me now without an iPhone, but that's a big plus in my opinion... now the conversations I do have via phone are much more meaningful.
I am proud of you! I stopped watching the news (except for the weather) for over a year and for me, my quality of life is noticeably better. It's traumatic and repetitive.
I love your videos so much. I just found you on Instagram like a couple weeks ago, I watched that one TH-cam video that you have in your bio currently and went straight to your TH-cam. I love your videos so much bc you are truly so inspiring. I am going through so much but I have been trying to center myself lately and I don’t know man you just say the right things. Thank you so much for coming onto TH-cam and pursuing a career by showing your authenticity and doing it with confidence, not being afraid to stand in the spotlight. You are so beautiful and successful. ik you’ll only continue to grow and flourish. Thank you for lifting me up.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so so much for this video! I appreciate you speaking about this topic with the same seriousness people speak about other addictions. I actually did my university thesis about social media addiction and at the beginning everyone was just confused as why I was taking the topic so seriously. I feel like you explained and showed it in a very nice way!!! have a good day
Another mad video 👌🏾, I’m certainly doing a detox of my inappropriate phone addiction as well. Tried to do it before. I recently succeeded for 6 weeks without it, that was like 2 - 3 weeks ago. But I’m trying again. People r not in the present all the time which y I wanna change that.
I love this video so much! I’m so inspired by this even as a 28 year old, I’m tired. I lived through a time when phones weren’t as popular and I couldn’t wait to get to a point where I had my own. Now that I do, I haven’t put it down and I regret all the time I spent on my phone. Thank you for being transparent and being a source of inspiration ❤
Loved this video, you explained the issue so well! I’m also 21 and feel so much regret looking back at the past few years, realising how much time I’ve wasted just scrolling through social media. It genuinely does feel like my brain is starting to rot - where tf is the little girl who could spend entire days just reading and writing! So ready to end this addiction and feel like a real person again
Are we all on the same journey. I just got my dumb phone a couple days ago. Im transitioning from an online life to a more intentional one. I dont want to miss my own life watching someone else live theirs
i love your videos so much i just found your channel today and have been bingeing them! I feel like i’m currently in a similar place where i know my social media addiction is taking a serious toll on my life and i want to change that so i appreciate all the advice!!❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video. There have been too many moments in my life I feel like I was never really myself or really present in because of the constant search for more stimulation. Been thinking of getting a flip phone for a couple years... this was the sign. Thank you!
Loved this video and the points you made. I’ve been telling myself I’m going to take a break from social media for 6 months for the past 2 years and I’ve never actually brought myself to do it. This video really inspired me and pushed me to go through with it.
I love the way you described the negative aspects of social media and phone addiction. I've been on a journey of overcoming social media addiction since November. It's an ongoing battle just like any other addiction and that's the thing, people don't view it as an addiction the same way they do drugs, sex, alcohol, etc. I really want better for our generation, we literally grew up with social media and now it's controlling our lives.
Really loved this, I've been going through tons of "getting off social media" videos today and this one was by far the best. So many great points! Also, love your Beatles poster. Thank you
Deleted Instagram since 2021. The temptation to get back on it is messing with me. So here I am giving myself reminders why it’s BETTER to not have Instagram. Thank you for this video ❤
This video just randomly popped up, but it is no coincidence at all. I deeply resonate with exactly what you’re talking about, and even was thinking about getting a flip phone recently. So thank you for sharing! I am taking this as confirmation to what I’ve been feeling.
Wow, i love this so much. i constantly tell myself to try to spend less time on my phone & just go outside & live in the moment, but i just can’t find the will to, but now imma make it a priority & a goal of mines to do so. you opened my eyes for sure & made me look at it in a whole other aspect! thank you, i needed this.❤🙂
I've been struggling recently with trying to focus on myself and my phone is something that stops me from doing what I need to do to find myself again. This video really helped me more than any other motivational piece. Thank you 😊
This is so deep and I couldn't agree more. I wish more people, especially of your generation to be as self reflective about themselves and the disastrous world they're being ushered into. It's not rocket science that social media/cell phones contribute to a lot of what's wrong in this society today. Your insight, courage, transparency and willingness to self yourself apart has gained you much respect, and a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing this. Sending love + light ❤
I’m so glad you’re calling it an addiction because that’s really what it feels like. It became physically and mentally hard to turn the phone off even when I know I’ve been sitting for hours and my eyes and head hurt. I’ve taken social media breaks here and there but I always end up sucked back in. Last night I reached my breaking point, I just feel like the life im living isn’t even a real life anymore because I’m so consumed by it every day and I just feel empty and unfulfilled. Today is day one of no social media and I already feel so much better. I never thought of the flip phone idea and you’re inspiring me! Also it’s amazing that you’re so young and doing all this. I grew up when the internet was just getting popular and MySpace was new. And like you i was very unsupervised online and it wasn’t until just a few years ago that I really realized how much it was all ruining my life. I really respect Gen Z because of your self awareness and ability to change.
this really opened my eyes. you’re a very smart girl and worded everything beautifully where i understood and could reflect on my own experiences and agreed on EVERYTHING. my entire life is becoming altered to fit the social narrative i want to be perceived as online which i don’t want to happen. i’m going to change for myself and this video made me one step closer, thank you !!
❤❤❤ you go girl ! I’m happy that you are getting engaged into your awareness. I remember back in 2007 when the iPhone came out I was in high school. I thought at that time texting 💬 was bad I had the sidekick phone, but it was just the beginning. I remember too thinking at that time what’s next ? We had internet and MySpace I didn’t think we would get this far with this tech . Anyway I’m proud of you I hope you continue to reach your goal for four books a month.
I love this video. A flip phone is a bit extreme for me because I need to access maps, online banking, other instant payment apps and uber. I am selling my iphone 13 pro and downgrading to an iphone 5. It’s not fun to use and it’s also conveniently small. Stays in my bag. Trying to ween myself off youtube because although i generally watch pretty decent quality content: I am at the stage where I need to IMPLEMENT the tips instead of constantly being on my airpods 24/7. The bonus is the iphone 5 battery is so not great so I have to be very present and selective about what I listen to. With time, I will also need to learn to unglue mysef from my Kindle screen and just look up and enjoy the birds, sky, people watch etc. Thank you for this great video! B
thank you for this video! I have been thinking of this for a long time and I also watched a lot of videos about this topic but your video helped me in so many ways. I really liked your perspective on things. thank you for being you!
Hi, such a lovely video ♥️ I deactivated my Instagram 5 days ago. I did not dare to delete it completely. Somehow, I am a bit disappointed in myself, because I certainly spent 3 hours debating whether to delete or deactivate it. From this, I recognize how strong the influence of social media is. Since the deactivation and deletion of the app, I have been feeling much more free and alive.
You should be proud of yourself, take it one step at a time. I deactiviated my instagram multiple times for the past two years and finally this year I deleted my account about 2 months ago. It takes time and that's okay. Keep going:)
I’m 32 & feel the exact same way so the fact that you’ve found so much sense of self is very commendable. & don’t worry about what people think about you having a flip phone… I know I’d think you were interesting if I saw it b/c there’s way more of a story behind why you have that vs any new smartphone, it shows character. We all need to detach!
I deleted all of my social media besides TH-cam in 2019 before the lockdown during the pandemic. So many things changed in my life and I was stripped of friendships and relationships I really thought were pure. Getting off social media highlighted peoples intentions for me. I’ve been in an isolated place since then. I really see things for what they are now and how people will use you for what they perceive you to have. I have a video on my page listing the reasons why I wanted to get off etc. One huge reason was because I wanted my thoughts to be my own and to come from God instead of the media I was seeing on a daily basis. It was so freeing to get off and live a private life. Feburary 2023 I made a tiktok for business purposes and started posting on TH-cam again. I’m happy with my decision and don’t plan to share my personal life, photos, and details of my life with strangers ever again. There is a way to share while still being private and I think I’ve mastered that. I hope for the best for everyone just starting their journey 💕🙏🏾🫶🏾
7:19 same! In therapy now and trying to fix up my diet. Social media is definitely the missing piece. Start and end my day seeing other peoples thoughts/feelings, “thirst traps”, and pretending to be perfect or oversharing. I too love reading but can’t focus at all… it’s bad but im gonna commit to working on this. Thanks for this video 🩷
As a 30 year old I resonate deeply. I basically have had social media in my life since I was in 6th grade (pretty much over half of my life 😣), but first… I grew up on flip phones! I miss those days when that was the only form of communication with your friends. And as the internet evolved there was MySpace ❤ MySpace was better than IG, and less stimulating. It actually gave you tools and creativity in regard to learning how to code to make & design your own profile, and coding for fonts! I used to be so good at it that I could’ve been a web designer with the codes I learned. But then there came Facebook & Instagram and everyone had no choice but to migrate to those apps & also upgrade to smartphones. Everything is so instantaneous.. I think the idea of a flip phone is amazing; my younger sister born in ‘98 got one a couple months back. You actually both have the same one lol. She too only uses her iPhone when at home but of course sets a boundary with it. Your video made me consider getting one even more. It’s been almost a month since I’ve posted on Instagram, so it feels good not to be seen. I was so caught up in who viewed my stories or liked my photos.. it really affected my mental health. I honestly feel more present since. I think getting a flip phone is the next step.. it’ll also allow me to use my iPhone as if it were a computer like back in the day… the only time we used social media was AT HOME! After school or on the weekend just staying in touch with friends through MySpace or AIM (AOL instant messenger) if we weren’t hanging out. Man, those were truly the days. Instant nostalgia of simpler and more intentional/mindful times. With that said I’m proud of you too. Here’s to being more present 🫶🏻
I can relate to this. My approach is similar. I have pulled away from the “close-social” parts of social media. any platforms where engaging socially with others is the main focus (FB, IG in particular) I have deactivated those accounts. But any media that I can exist in my own little world in I still have (like TH-cam, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest) I’m not connected to any friends/family on any of these apps. So my engagement with others is para-social at most. TikTok and TH-cam I’ll leave comments chatting with strangers but there’s no real pressure to develop and maintain actual relationships online. this is increased my desire for in person connections and I’m glad. And with Pinterest and Twitter I’m literally friends with no one-I use one as online journal and the other as online moodboard. This has been fulfilling personally because it feels safe and protected. . I’m glad you have found ways to log out and tap in at such an early age. You’re going to open yourself up to so many life fulfilling opportunities. It’s a rich experience, why spend it on cheap thrills?
Long! 30m here and I guess the algorithm sent me here because we are on Similar paths… I grew up with dialup internet and vhs/VCR player and witnessed the the entire evolution to high speed internet and the ability to do everything from your fingertips. A little less than a year ago, I realized nothing really satisfied me anymore. I couldnt clinically say I was depressed but I knew something wasn’t right. I stumbled upon screentime in settings and seen my avg was something like 8hrs 40min per day and the breakdown of what I spent it on.. I wanted to cut back to about 2 hours per day haven’t gotten there yet but I’m now somewhere around 2h30 mins per day. Which is 6 hour per day.42 hours a week .. social media is a drug/ cult. 1. They hide the logout button, you often have to jump through hoops to log out now. 2. Once you do log out they send you even more alerts, usually in the form of emails trying to give you a recap of what you “missed” or they’ll create fake alerts or even now “memories” to get you to log back in… This person posted this… wanna react?. 3. When you log out it seems friends only want to send you links to SM Phones: it’s smart to switch to a flip phone as 1. It limits how much advertisers can try to sell to you. Just about every single email I recieve has a hyperlink to some sort of store… even the weather channel. Phones no longer offer a true silent mode… the silent mode still vibrates for alerts which is still a distraction. I keep mines in do not disturb which is silent but sends all 1st calls to voicemail unless I set it up to do other wise. When you get to the side of choosing to deal with the phone on your own terms you’ll realize the model is just like the game of tapping somebody on their opposite should to get them to look the other way except you kept falling for it.
Omg Muahrah!!! I just came across your content and I feel so grateful ahhh I LOVE this video. Such an inspiring tips here, definitely going to start incorporating similar habits to refine my relationship with social media :)) So much of what you're sharing here reminds me Superhuman meditations that I started using recently after a friend showed it to me. It's a really cool concept - multi tasking meditations helping you tap in to your ultimate self and manifest your future. Sooo applicable to leveling up your life and getting clear on how you want to live and feel. They even have a meditation to stop mindless scrolling on social media! Incredible habit stacking - can't help but share b/c I feel like you'd love it haha :)) it's been a game changer for me! So excited to explore all of your content x
I used a flip phone for like half a year. It was ok but definitely didn't magically fix all my problems. I found my self using more social media on my computer and doing other forms of procrastination. One of my main problems was that I still liked to listen to music and audiobooks on it and that was a huge pain.
Congrats! I have been off social media except TH-cam sins 2018 and it has been so liberating and refreshing. I had been feeling the pull to delete my instagram and when I finally set out to do it I remeber how anxious I felt. Like my heart was literally beating out of my chest because I was so scared to lose all of my followers and I had been building my IG page up since 2010 so it was my baby lol I knew I had to let it go because I hated feeling so attached to it. Im now in the mindset to let go of TH-cam aswell because it takes up way too much of my time smh
This is exactly what i needed to hear. I love this. I've been trying to have these kinds of dopamindetoxes many times, but it never works. You, however, make it sound so easy and motivating! Now I want to try again
I try to delete My social medias too, especially the ones where you scroll endlessly like tiktok and instagram. I deleted them since 2 month. I feel better. I kept TH-cam and twitter. TH-cam for long videos that -I- choose to watch, and Twitter for art. I will try now to not watch My phone when i wake up. :)
hey, im 14. I ended my social media(TikTok )addiction about a month ago. You could do it👍🏾.It improves mental health tremendously.
Proud of you 🩷
Wow I'm so proud of you!
I’m so proud of you
14!! That’s amazing! You’re doing amazing and light years ahead. Keep it up.
PERIOD BESTIE! Do what makes you feel good, lead your own life! we are cheering you on
I miss the old social media : no stories, no réels, just random pics !
pinterest lol
@@smiteabdu I’m talking about the old Instagram and Facebook, not Pinterest.
Ikrrr I really miss it!!
@@smiteabdu I'm not talking about Pinterest
in the end, it really was that damn phone...
something my mom said to me constantly as a teen 😂❤
I love this. I actually have been off social media entirely except for TH-cam for at least two years now and I feel like it’s allowed me to have a rebirth moment on how I want to approach social media when I’m ready to do so. I appreciate you sharing this.
Ofc! Social media is just so much pressure. Sometimes I’d wear a really nice outfit and when I wouldn’t get pics I felt like I “wasted” the outfit… but just because it’s not posted for everyone to see doesn’t mean it’s a waste!
Same
I’m about to get an older iPhone as well.
SAME omg
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So thrilled to see more people ditching social media all together. I've been off for 2 months now, and I feel a great sense of peace. I was reaching nearly 60k followers on IG, and everyone was so confused as to why I'd delete with such a following - in all honesty, it was just strange to have that many people aware of my existence.
I hope this video reaches many and inspires others to do the same ❤
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inspirational!!
oh! I'm quite shocked to hear that because I guess you're the first person who I have come across, who had quite a lot of followers and still quit! I would like to know about what thoughts you had while quitting, because some people become social media influencers and brand deals start coming in, so they think of money. Didn't you think about that?
Trust me you did the right. More people are so worried about the amount of followers on social media than having money in their accounts and that’s when you know we live in a different world
That's great! I think the response you get from people being shocked shows how much we are comfortable prioritizing online attention over what is best for our well being. You chose what helped most even when it was hard. That alone makes you really awesome.
Your lifestyle right now is exactly what I've been looking for in my life. I'm just too tired of all this over stimulation. I miss being myself, enjoying books and walks down the park.
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This. All of this.
❤❤❤
Boring
Just trying to get better!
I bought a flip phone 8 months ago now. A lot of people I meet will act like it’s super weird or inconvenient that I have a flip phone, but I’ve been so happy with it. When I’m out in the world, I feel like I actually present in a way that I never used to be. I try to buy small editions of books so I can keep them in my back pocket for bus rides or waiting in lines! That’s something I never thought to do when I had a smartphone. Idk, it’s the little changes to my life that mean the world to me.
What kind do you have? I want to buy one but I’m not sure which one to get
@@user87255 kindle paper white
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@@user87255they are all good. Doesn’t matter. Just make sure u can read on it at night. I have a very old one and it doesn’t have any form of light so I have to turn on the light in my room at night.
love this fr. keep doing you❤
I'm 14, when I was 13 I stopped Instagram and got a huge realisation that a lot of people I call my friends really arent. I got a phase where I was fearing of missing out on social medias but now I'm doing better than ever and slowly building myself and my relationship with God up❤
Good luck to y'all!! :)
This is me with both TikTok and instagram, I did this about a month and a half ago and it is the BEST. dont try to fit with this generation's standards
@@makaila8860 Im 100% with you!! You're doing well ❤️❤️
Im glad you've come to this realization at such a young age! I promise life outside of social media is so much more pleasant and real.
@@jsmnqueen thank you so much for you encouragement! Yes I realized that I have yet to explore. I only now discover new passions that I never thought I could have!!! It's not roses everyday but I know I'm doing good and I hope you nothing but blessings
Thank you for sharing this. It's really inspiring. I'm ready to let go of my instagram habit as well.
It’s crazy to admit and sad, but it’s an addiction. I tell myself that I won’t open an app then you sit there for an hour without realizing it. I miss those days where we weren’t glued to it. I think this is another reason why it is hard now to talk to people and start up a conversation.
There’s always a way to recover tho 🤍
this is literally me. tryna quit my tiktok addiction so that i can focus on me more.
fr... and its always tiktok
Omg I’ve been planing to get a flip phone for the longest
You should. They're not as cute and aesthetic as the old ones but it's great
Me tooooo I’ve been feeling like detoxing 🫠
Reminiscent of the y2k era...
All 2000s babies loggin
Literally sameee
Same. It's been on my mind for 5 months.
I deactivated my social media this summer. It was a distraction and triggered my addictions which have altered my life. Glad to see others unplugging even if just for a bit. Mental health is wealth
I did the same thing
Me too
Mental health is wealth❤
Yes it's so true.
Literally same….I did so much this summer that I’m so proud of regarding school and my career, I’m so happy and I feel like I grew and changed more this summer than any other summer ever
It’s so awesome that you’re 21 and so self aware. I’m 31 and have stopped all Social Media use. I’ve read so many books 📚 and done so much more exercise. My anxiety has gone down and my attention span is so much longer. I actually have real hobbies now and feel at peace. Keep it up 😊💕
Yes I’ve detached from social media and now live in my own little bubble. It’s so peaceful. ❤❤
very!!!
Indeed 🙌🏻
i am hoping to get there
So glad that worked for you 🤍
God called me to delete social media and its so cool to see other people joining that path🥰
Thats amazing! God bless you ❤
As a 14 year old, I agree!
i am really so proud of young people, like me, joining this. feel so good
Hallelujah!
So happy and proud of you ❤
I'm so happy this is becoming more of a wave. People getting off social media and going back outside.
Besides TH-cam, its been 7 months off of Social Media for me.
Keep up the momentum, its inspiring!
same it's honestly so liberating after you get past the dopamine withdrawls and my bad fomo. I realized its not natural for humans to be so invested in others lives. I have more time to focus on my hobbies, going out, connecting face to face or calls with ppl who really care about me, grinding, working out, etc.
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!!💪🏾
Have you noticed many changes to your mood & lifestyle?
@@edenbercier7511 beautiful! sounds like you're striving in your natural human design. Pray and wishing the best for you in abundance.
I deleted tiktok 7 months ago and haven’t had it since but for the last few months that same addiction has creeped up through youtube shorts. Gonna need to eliminate that too
Try watching tv instead its better than being on social media and its better to focus on one thing try a new hobby ive noticed my only hobby is being on my phone
We will replace one bad habit with another. Agree with the other comment that watching tv or a movie (no multi tasking!) is a good way to be present. It’s a start.
@@anthearatiu9768I agree tv is better than being social media in my personal opinion
I know TH-cam shorts sucks! I don’t really get on Tik Tok.
I’m 33 soon to be 34 next month God willing! I never had any form of social media besides TH-cam. Everyone thinks I’m weird! I enjoy an old school life a real life! I’m proud of you keep it up.
Amazing! You’re doing great! Don’t worry, your not missing anything. 💕💕
I’m 34 and had my Facebook since 2007 and good lord it’s not the same like it used to be 😅 I deleted twitter and Snapchat years ago and never been back
What I find very hard is when you are the only one in your circle who don’t use their phone
Like everyone around you is like a zombie and you feel kinda lonely because everybody’s brain is just about what’s going on online
Left Facebook 8yrs ago. Best decision ever, tiktok 2yrs ago and instagram. best decision ever, realised social media controls my moods and life itself. U can never go wrong.!
Trust me you did the right thing and you are not missing out on anything at all. Definitely going to delete instagram off my phone and go a whole year without it
@@jaysouthmusic8230proud of you, G. It's not easy but you got this. Y'all got this, we got this.
The reason why I gave up on social media, except TH-cam ( for like music and like for school and such ) is because it wasn’t good for my mental health. Always comparing myself to other people, their Careers, their easy life. They have no problems. Education status, money, always getting the latest things… and i just feel like shit. Okay I’m not like hating on them or anything, but constantly being ( even when I ignore them) shown these lives and beauty standards is really hard. I basically hated myself. Now I’m just trying to be kind to myself and yeh, like u said. Be in the moment… thanks for the vid! 😊✌️💕
Would u get a flip phone
@@aldra8507 well yeh, I guess I would give it a try. I remember my first phone was actually a Nokia brick phone as my very first. And I think it would be the Same, so why not. And also I think it’s fun everytime u end a phone call or something and u can just clap it, kinda sassy innit?. 🤣. Would u?
honestly same. i gave up on tiktok and only use youtube and i started to compare myself less to people. honestly i feel better now and proud of myself. also good luck on your journey, we can do it
@@dtjidn7888yes we can!! Thanks for sharing🫶🫶. honestly it makes me feel even more motivated than ever! And doesn’t it feel great not to always compare yourself to others, and just live life. it’s one less thing to worry about hey? 😁. And I hope your journey goes great too, kudos to you ❤️. LETS DO THIS!!! TOGETHER!!! 😆💕
@@Dark_angel781 thanks! I’ll give it a try, thanks for the suggestion!!
As a barista who keeps her head down a lot making drinks, bringing a book keeps me feeling Iess drained between rushes
I really appreciate seeing other people like me going on this journey and deleting social media.
deleting social media allows you rebirth YOURSELF, you have no choice but invest in yourself and pour into your self with not being on social media.
enough said! 🙌🏻.
I am 21, the same as you, but you are an inspiration and I thought you were older, you seem very grounded, it is a blessing to be able to watch your content and experience your wisdom and understanding.
Thankyou you got this
@@muahrahgirl yes we gone beat this addiction honey we control da phone our phone don’t control us.
Definitely gonna try this , social media especially tiktok made my attention span so short , watching a 10 min video became so hard , i can’t even focus in uni , it’s really messing up my brain
I’m 32 and I just deleted TikTok…instagram…Facebook…and etc I felt like I was doom-scrolling.
Young Lady, you aren’t only ahead of your peers in this way of be-in. But you are ahead of many people overall!
Wonderful message 👏🏽
Agree! So glad I came across this. Also nice to see alot of the youth commenting on here who have also ditched social media & not just the youth but everyone else too
Fr. I wish I had this level of self awareness at 21!!! Better late than never (at 27)
You've literally said all the things I've been feeling. People would ask me why do I take my breaks from socials, it's because I can literally feel myself getting "sick" from overindulgence. I realize I only feel like taking pictures of myself to post on IG, otherwise I wouldn't snap a thing. I've lately have been thinking of deleting everything as a whole and just live in books. With a terrible attention span, college can be difficult, and I find myself needing my phone for simple things like brushing my teeth, it's like I can't just focus on living.
i have not personally posted on social media since 2019 and for the most part stayed off of social media. About two years ago i was going through some things and wanted a distraction and downloaded tik tok and til the day i regret that decision. it has had me in an extreme chokehold for such a long time i reflect and ask myself what i’m doing but i continue to engage heavily. this was truly inspiration for me to try and stop being so tempted to click and scroll. majority of the time it causes me so much anxiety and somehow i’m extremely sad afterwards. it’s a warped reality and i’m really sick of it. i hope this reaches so many of us that need this reality check and pushes us towards a more simple lifestyle like how it used to be. you’ve definitely gained a new subscriber! your channel seems so real and full of healing and i’m all for it! i wish you and your channel much success!
It is ironic to say that you don't use social media while literally posting on social media.
I took this step of deleting social media only a two weeks ago and I’m so convinced that my life’s gonna change to the better. and it is
Hey! I’m 21 and I live in NY too. I’m an artist, so for the longest time I thought the only way to be of relevance to anyone is if I was always on my phone, always making content, always watching other people’s moves to strategize to success. I have been of social media for 3 weeks and it’s been the best thing ever. More time, more focus, more creativity. My next step is getting a flip phone. I have decided that the people who need to see my art will see it, universe willing. And it’s been nice to find ways to ground myself despite my norm of the hustle and bustle of the city. I hope you keep us update on how everything is going without a smart phone!!
I’m 24 and have had IG since I was 14. I deleted the instagram app about a month ago and I’m so much happier. My boyfriend’s even noticed how much happier and less anxious I am now. I was trapped in that cycle of comparing my life to others (especially women) and feeling sad that I wasn’t yet married or have children. I’d also feel insecure when I would see my mother post a lot about my younger siblings and hardly anything about me. It was also the first thing I would go to in the morning, the thing I would think about when going out to new places or going out on dates. I would always think about what kind of pictures to take and what would look best for my feed. Now, I’m just taking photos for my own pleasure and making a physical photo album ^-^ I’m so happy my boyfriend encouraged me to delete instagram. It’s brought so much peace to my mind and heart. And it’s definitely a lot less pressure on our relationship with keeping things private (:
How do you make a physical photo album? I want to do the same thing
love this
@@Neesha242get a scrapbook and put photos in it
I love this! I’m also 24 and deleted everything including my streaming services. I just feel like I have thoughts on my own(idk if that makes sense). Social media really impacted how I felt about a lot things.
I have the same conversation with myself everyday! Just the thought of how much a phone can take away so much time that could be going to more important things!! It’s too distracting but addicting & I hate it 😫
I use my phone to literally “run away” from my problems or as a coping mechanism. Sometimes mental illness doesn’t have a specific look huh? Thank you for sharing this 🥰 LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL!
I’ve been saying this too. I used to read a lot and the phone distracted me. I’ve read 4 books this year and working on my 5th and 6th. Not near what I used to read but I hadn’t read that much in at least a decade. It’s nice. I got off social media and now I’m backing away from astrology/readings. I wanna dive back into God and stay there. I got lost in tarot due to a bad breakup/heartbreak and looking for clearer answers that just left me even more heartbroken and confused. The internet is interesting but I don’t want my child becoming one of these phone zombies and that starts with me
I’m slowly getting there with my addiction to social media. I used to be on my phone for 10 - 12 hours a day on my phone 2-3 years ago. Now? I’m on social media for 1 hour a day MAX (minus TH-cam) and I feel so much more present. I severely suffered with disassociation and not feeling like my life is real and now that I’m not even on my phone that much I feel so free and grounded. thank you for making this video as a reminder to keep pushing on living life to its purpose!!!
I'm off Instagram for 3 years or more and I never had TikTok, Snapchat and many others, I couldn't be more proud of myself. But sometimes I still spend too much time on youtube which is the only social media I have (because I can't uninstall it) or just reading news or something on the phone so I'm recently really trying to think about everything I'm doing during the day and make sure it's meaningful and purposeful, not just productive.
I’ve deactivated all of my social media accounts and reactivated Instagram days ago just to reach out to someone. It’s the same thing on there lol … I’m in no rush to go back 😂
I love how when you get bored you are choosing to occupy your mind with seeking knowledge / wisdom rather than on the phone, I have to start doing that
This video is so beautiful… I been too addicted to my phone, the internet, social media to the point it’s affecting my mental health I’ll be watching videos for 2 hours at night knowing I have to sleep, I’ll be sleep deprived, depressed, and anxious I’m ready for a change I’m not as attentive with my myself or my baby this video definitely gives me the motivation I need for me to change. Thank you…
I use to be like this too but I practiced self control to the point I can get a good 8 hours of sleep without being on my phone and I have mad energy the next day
Love this video! Well said and I agree with everything. I born in 2003, definitely missing the time when smartphones weren't popular, I also enjoyed just simple stuff around me. Now I feel addicted to my phone and I don't like it... Socials used to be interesting. I LOVED those simple pictures that people would upload, even celebrities were posting random simple stuff. I just miss this time.
Smartphones definitely changed the game
Like tumblr! And three way calls on house phones! Good stuff man
I've only ever really seen your healthy meal videos on instagram and tiktok so it's interesting to actually see you talking! I love the message of this video because I feel the exact same way. My brain is literallyyyyy rotting with the constant use of social media. I don't feel nearly as creative, inspired, or even intelligent as I used to. I just feel like 'blegh' all of the time. I am going to try putting my phone in my drawer before I go to bed at night as my first step.
I was born in 2000 and I agree, the 2000s were just a different vibe. I catch myself saying all the time that I feel as if I was born in the wrong decade, but the truth is that we must be aware enough to understand that we create our own realities. The social media platforms and devices are designed by people that are powerful and rich and I truly believe that it's all a form of social control. These devices are supposed to help us free up our time, but I agree with you, they are just making us lazy while messing with our emotions. I deleted social media for two months this year and it was the best I have ever felt. I recently decided that enough is enough and I will never slip back into those habits again so I just deleted everything. I absolutely loved your video! It's probably the first one to really open my eyes about the ramifications of social media. I will always come back to this video whenever I feel tempted to go back. Thank you
I love watching videos of other young people trying to get their lives together. It's truly inspiring. I'm 17. Thank you for sharing.
I am going to give this a hearty try. Life before social media wasn't perfect but it is so much more peaceful. Social media is the ultimate challenge of discipline. Thanks for sharing.
*You got this*
You’re so awesome I’ve decreased the time I spend on social media and it’s def been way more peaceful. Being tapped in to other people thoughts, the comparisons, and looking at shit that I don’t even really care about had me mind fucked. Keep shining , we living our best livesssss FOR OURSELVES
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this and I hope we all find the beauty and purpose of our lives.
Thank you for sharing this video with your people.
Thankyou so much! I’ve been working so hard to help my peoples and you posting it on your big platform is so helpful and I’m honored this video touched you 🤍💐
I think lately I’ve noticed that when I go on my phone, hell even watching TH-cam, I don’t even enjoy it! I used to. I used to go on my phone a lot but it would be enjoyable, maybe because my attention span was still a little bigger. Now scrolling just feels like chasing, and I never feel satisfied. I love a well crafted video essay, or a gaming video from a favorite TH-camr, etc. But like for me it’s definitely excessive. I have an app (That I pay monthly for) that can lock me out of apps at scheduled times, and I can set up a mode where I can’t turn it off. I need to keep using that, I do it for a few days but then I stop. I need to keep it going to really see change.
Anyway sorry for long post! But yeah. Social media isn’t even fun anymore. Might as well fill my brain with less things, and more quality things
I literally don’t even really have any hobbies. I just scroll in my free time. Like how pathetic is that!! I’m better than that, we’re better than this you know?
i needed this video. i've honestly been mourning the 2000's (my childhood). no phones, no social media. just friends, family and the real world. then in my teenage years 2012 and up, has all been online and i have barely any memories from that time, which is so sad.
*Social media doesn’t hit the same as it used to be*
Yup
This is beautiful I have been off of IG and FB for a year. It has allowed me to pour more into myself. I have definitely reclaimed my TIME.
Thank you so much for creating this video. It takes a lot of courage to be able to break away from the very thing we have been conditioned to “need”. I’ve noticed some of the same things you’ve mentioned and couldn’t figure out why I had been feeling the way I was feeling. Simplifying my access to social media and the internet may be the very thing I need to help me out more focus and energy towards the things that actually make me happy
you’re so inspiring, thank you for helping me wake tf up
It was the first time I watched a video from beginning to end without fast forwarding.
I'm currently going through the same thing. I've been 13 days without my phone and it has felt like the longest period of my life. But I am less anxious, and less depending on other people and social media. It feels so good to lose the attachment, its hard but I've learned so much. I have like 8 more days that I am taking away from it hoping that within 21 days it will no longer be a habit! I wish you the best of luck on your journey.. stay blessed!
I really enjoyed this video and I’m 34 years old. You really dropped major jewels because you are absolutely right why we have to limit ourselves to social media!
I've been using a Light Phone for the last couple of months with the purpose of taking a break from my iPhone. I just switched over to using it full-time and I love it!! Not having a smartphone can definitely be inconvenient, but if you're willing to problem solve and make sacrifices, it can be so worth it & has helped me so much! People joke that it's harder to reach me now without an iPhone, but that's a big plus in my opinion... now the conversations I do have via phone are much more meaningful.
I love that you mad this. You said everything I’ve been thinking and you have inspired me to actually take action
I absolutely love your videos and hearing your thoughts on things.
I am proud of you! I stopped watching the news (except for the weather) for over a year and for me, my quality of life is noticeably better. It's traumatic and repetitive.
I love your videos so much. I just found you on Instagram like a couple weeks ago, I watched that one TH-cam video that you have in your bio currently and went straight to your TH-cam. I love your videos so much bc you are truly so inspiring. I am going through so much but I have been trying to center myself lately and I don’t know man you just say the right things. Thank you so much for coming onto TH-cam and pursuing a career by showing your authenticity and doing it with confidence, not being afraid to stand in the spotlight. You are so beautiful and successful. ik you’ll only continue to grow and flourish. Thank you for lifting me up.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so so much for this video! I appreciate you speaking about this topic with the same seriousness people speak about other addictions. I actually did my university thesis about social media addiction and at the beginning everyone was just confused as why I was taking the topic so seriously. I feel like you explained and showed it in a very nice way!!! have a good day
Another mad video 👌🏾, I’m certainly doing a detox of my inappropriate phone addiction as well. Tried to do it before. I recently succeeded for 6 weeks without it, that was like 2 - 3 weeks ago. But I’m trying again. People r not in the present all the time which y I wanna change that.
You can change it for sure
I love this video so much! I’m so inspired by this even as a 28 year old, I’m tired. I lived through a time when phones weren’t as popular and I couldn’t wait to get to a point where I had my own. Now that I do, I haven’t put it down and I regret all the time I spent on my phone. Thank you for being transparent and being a source of inspiration ❤
honestly I've seen SO MANY self improvement/social media addiction/dopamine detox videos but this ones the best! Love your honesty
Loved this video, you explained the issue so well! I’m also 21 and feel so much regret looking back at the past few years, realising how much time I’ve wasted just scrolling through social media. It genuinely does feel like my brain is starting to rot - where tf is the little girl who could spend entire days just reading and writing! So ready to end this addiction and feel like a real person again
Are we all on the same journey. I just got my dumb phone a couple days ago. Im transitioning from an online life to a more intentional one. I dont want to miss my own life watching someone else live theirs
Btw the phone im trying out now is the Xiaomi qin f21 pro from dumb wireless.
i love your videos so much i just found your channel today and have been bingeing them! I feel like i’m currently in a similar place where i know my social media addiction is taking a serious toll on my life and i want to change that so i appreciate all the advice!!❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video. There have been too many moments in my life I feel like I was never really myself or really present in because of the constant search for more stimulation. Been thinking of getting a flip phone for a couple years... this was the sign. Thank you!
Loved this video and the points you made. I’ve been telling myself I’m going to take a break from social media for 6 months for the past 2 years and I’ve never actually brought myself to do it. This video really inspired me and pushed me to go through with it.
I love the way you described the negative aspects of social media and phone addiction. I've been on a journey of overcoming social media addiction since November. It's an ongoing battle just like any other addiction and that's the thing, people don't view it as an addiction the same way they do drugs, sex, alcohol, etc. I really want better for our generation, we literally grew up with social media and now it's controlling our lives.
Really loved this, I've been going through tons of "getting off social media" videos today and this one was by far the best. So many great points! Also, love your Beatles poster. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This inspires me to stay strong and continue ending my social media addiction .
Deleted Instagram since 2021. The temptation to get back on it is messing with me. So here I am giving myself reminders why it’s BETTER to not have Instagram. Thank you for this video ❤
This video just randomly popped up, but it is no coincidence at all. I deeply resonate with exactly what you’re talking about, and even was thinking about getting a flip phone recently. So thank you for sharing! I am taking this as confirmation to what I’ve been feeling.
Wow, i love this so much. i constantly tell myself to try to spend less time on my phone & just go outside & live in the moment, but i just can’t find the will to, but now imma make it a priority & a goal of mines to do so. you opened my eyes for sure & made me look at it in a whole other aspect! thank you, i needed this.❤🙂
I've been struggling recently with trying to focus on myself and my phone is something that stops me from doing what I need to do to find myself again. This video really helped me more than any other motivational piece. Thank you 😊
This is so deep and I couldn't agree more. I wish more people, especially of your generation to be as self reflective about themselves and the disastrous world they're being ushered into. It's not rocket science that social media/cell phones contribute to a lot of what's wrong in this society today. Your insight, courage, transparency and willingness to self yourself apart has gained you much respect, and a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing this. Sending love + light ❤
I was off social media for a good 3/4 years straight. Going from using it everyday to not using it at all.
I’m so glad you’re calling it an addiction because that’s really what it feels like. It became physically and mentally hard to turn the phone off even when I know I’ve been sitting for hours and my eyes and head hurt. I’ve taken social media breaks here and there but I always end up sucked back in. Last night I reached my breaking point, I just feel like the life im living isn’t even a real life anymore because I’m so consumed by it every day and I just feel empty and unfulfilled. Today is day one of no social media and I already feel so much better. I never thought of the flip phone idea and you’re inspiring me! Also it’s amazing that you’re so young and doing all this. I grew up when the internet was just getting popular and MySpace was new. And like you i was very unsupervised online and it wasn’t until just a few years ago that I really realized how much it was all ruining my life. I really respect Gen Z because of your self awareness and ability to change.
this really opened my eyes. you’re a very smart girl and worded everything beautifully where i understood and could reflect on my own experiences and agreed on EVERYTHING. my entire life is becoming altered to fit the social narrative i want to be perceived as online which i don’t want to happen. i’m going to change for myself and this video made me one step closer, thank you !!
❤❤❤ you go girl ! I’m happy that you are getting engaged into your awareness. I remember back in 2007 when the iPhone came out I was in high school. I thought at that time texting 💬 was bad I had the sidekick phone, but it was just the beginning. I remember too thinking at that time what’s next ? We had internet and MySpace I didn’t think we would get this far with this tech .
Anyway I’m proud of you I hope you continue to reach your goal for four books a month.
I love this video.
A flip phone is a bit extreme for me because I need to access maps, online banking, other instant payment apps and uber.
I am selling my iphone 13 pro and downgrading to an iphone 5. It’s not fun to use and it’s also conveniently small. Stays in my bag.
Trying to ween myself off youtube because although i generally watch pretty decent quality content: I am at the stage where I need to IMPLEMENT the tips instead of constantly being on my airpods 24/7.
The bonus is the iphone 5 battery is so not great so I have to be very present and selective about what I listen to.
With time, I will also need to learn to unglue mysef from my Kindle screen and just look up and enjoy the birds, sky, people watch etc.
Thank you for this great video!
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thank you for this video! I have been thinking of this for a long time and I also watched a lot of videos about this topic but your video helped me in so many ways. I really liked your perspective on things. thank you for being you!
You’ve got my support girl !!! I try the same things as you and its saving my life.
Hi, such a lovely video ♥️
I deactivated my Instagram 5 days ago. I did not dare to delete it completely. Somehow, I am a bit disappointed in myself, because I certainly spent 3 hours debating whether to delete or deactivate it. From this, I recognize how strong the influence of social media is. Since the deactivation and deletion of the app, I have been feeling much more free and alive.
I couldn’t delete my Instagram I just removed all my followers and unfollowed everyone.
You should be proud of yourself, take it one step at a time. I deactiviated my instagram multiple times for the past two years and finally this year I deleted my account about 2 months ago. It takes time and that's okay. Keep going:)
I’m 32 & feel the exact same way so the fact that you’ve found so much sense of self is very commendable. & don’t worry about what people think about you having a flip phone… I know I’d think you were interesting if I saw it b/c there’s way more of a story behind why you have that vs any new smartphone, it shows character. We all need to detach!
I deleted all of my social media besides TH-cam in 2019 before the lockdown during the pandemic. So many things changed in my life and I was stripped of friendships and relationships I really thought were pure. Getting off social media highlighted peoples intentions for me. I’ve been in an isolated place since then. I really see things for what they are now and how people will use you for what they perceive you to have. I have a video on my page listing the reasons why I wanted to get off etc. One huge reason was because I wanted my thoughts to be my own and to come from God instead of the media I was seeing on a daily basis. It was so freeing to get off and live a private life. Feburary 2023 I made a tiktok for business purposes and started posting on TH-cam again. I’m happy with my decision and don’t plan to share my personal life, photos, and details of my life with strangers ever again. There is a way to share while still being private and I think I’ve mastered that. I hope for the best for everyone just starting their journey 💕🙏🏾🫶🏾
7:19 same! In therapy now and trying to fix up my diet. Social media is definitely the missing piece. Start and end my day seeing other peoples thoughts/feelings, “thirst traps”, and pretending to be perfect or oversharing. I too love reading but can’t focus at all… it’s bad but im gonna commit to working on this. Thanks for this video 🩷
As a 30 year old I resonate deeply. I basically have had social media in my life since I was in 6th grade (pretty much over half of my life 😣), but first… I grew up on flip phones! I miss those days when that was the only form of communication with your friends. And as the internet evolved there was MySpace ❤ MySpace was better than IG, and less stimulating. It actually gave you tools and creativity in regard to learning how to code to make & design your own profile, and coding for fonts! I used to be so good at it that I could’ve been a web designer with the codes I learned. But then there came Facebook & Instagram and everyone had no choice but to migrate to those apps & also upgrade to smartphones. Everything is so instantaneous.. I think the idea of a flip phone is amazing; my younger sister born in ‘98 got one a couple months back. You actually both have the same one lol. She too only uses her iPhone when at home but of course sets a boundary with it. Your video made me consider getting one even more. It’s been almost a month since I’ve posted on Instagram, so it feels good not to be seen. I was so caught up in who viewed my stories or liked my photos.. it really affected my mental health. I honestly feel more present since. I think getting a flip phone is the next step.. it’ll also allow me to use my iPhone as if it were a computer like back in the day… the only time we used social media was AT HOME! After school or on the weekend just staying in touch with friends through MySpace or AIM (AOL instant messenger) if we weren’t hanging out. Man, those were truly the days. Instant nostalgia of simpler and more intentional/mindful times. With that said I’m proud of you too. Here’s to being more present 🫶🏻
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Wow I feel like I could’ve written this myself.
I haven’t been on IG since 2018. FB since 2011-12. I miss MySpace so much and designing!
I can relate to this. My approach is similar.
I have pulled away from the “close-social” parts of social media. any platforms where engaging socially with others is the main focus (FB, IG in particular) I have deactivated those accounts. But any media that I can exist in my own little world in I still have (like TH-cam, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest) I’m not connected to any friends/family on any of these apps. So my engagement with others is para-social at most.
TikTok and TH-cam I’ll leave comments chatting with strangers but there’s no real pressure to develop and maintain actual relationships online. this is increased my desire for in person connections and I’m glad.
And with Pinterest and Twitter I’m literally friends with no one-I use one as online journal and the other as online moodboard. This has been fulfilling personally because it feels safe and protected.
. I’m glad you have found ways to log out and tap in at such an early age. You’re going to open yourself up to so many life fulfilling opportunities. It’s a rich experience, why spend it on cheap thrills?
You are so wise. I’m 44 - not that age means much, but I’m learning so much from you. It’s all resonating. Thank you for making this video.
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30m here and I guess the algorithm sent me here because we are on Similar paths… I grew up with dialup internet and vhs/VCR player and witnessed the the entire evolution to high speed internet and the ability to do everything from your fingertips. A little less than a year ago, I realized nothing really satisfied me anymore. I couldnt clinically say I was depressed but I knew something wasn’t right. I stumbled upon screentime in settings and seen my avg was something like 8hrs 40min per day and the breakdown of what I spent it on.. I wanted to cut back to about 2 hours per day haven’t gotten there yet but I’m now somewhere around 2h30 mins per day. Which is 6 hour per day.42 hours a week .. social media is a drug/ cult. 1. They hide the logout button, you often have to jump through hoops to log out now. 2. Once you do log out they send you even more alerts, usually in the form of emails trying to give you a recap of what you “missed” or they’ll create fake alerts or even now “memories” to get you to log back in… This person posted this… wanna react?.
3. When you log out it seems friends only want to send you links to SM
Phones:
it’s smart to switch to a flip phone as 1. It limits how much advertisers can try to sell to you. Just about every single email I recieve has a hyperlink to some sort of store… even the weather channel.
Phones no longer offer a true silent mode… the silent mode still vibrates for alerts which is still a distraction. I keep mines in do not disturb which is silent but sends all 1st calls to voicemail unless I set it up to do other wise.
When you get to the side of choosing to deal with the phone on your own terms you’ll realize the model is just like the game of tapping somebody on their opposite should to get them to look the other way except you kept falling for it.
I cannot believe you are being bullied, you seem so wise and down to earth. Thank u so much for sharing this video x
Thank you for putting into words what I have been thinking and feeling❤
Omg Muahrah!!! I just came across your content and I feel so grateful ahhh I LOVE this video. Such an inspiring tips here, definitely going to start incorporating similar habits to refine my relationship with social media :)) So much of what you're sharing here reminds me Superhuman meditations that I started using recently after a friend showed it to me. It's a really cool concept - multi tasking meditations helping you tap in to your ultimate self and manifest your future. Sooo applicable to leveling up your life and getting clear on how you want to live and feel. They even have a meditation to stop mindless scrolling on social media! Incredible habit stacking - can't help but share b/c I feel like you'd love it haha :)) it's been a game changer for me! So excited to explore all of your content x
I used a flip phone for like half a year. It was ok but definitely didn't magically fix all my problems. I found my self using more social media on my computer and doing other forms of procrastination. One of my main problems was that I still liked to listen to music and audiobooks on it and that was a huge pain.
Congrats! I have been off social media except TH-cam sins 2018 and it has been so liberating and refreshing. I had been feeling the pull to delete my instagram and when I finally set out to do it I remeber how anxious I felt. Like my heart was literally beating out of my chest because I was so scared to lose all of my followers and I had been building my IG page up since 2010 so it was my baby lol I knew I had to let it go because I hated feeling so attached to it. Im now in the mindset to let go of TH-cam aswell because it takes up way too much of my time smh
finding your video made me feel that i'm not alone on that journey of "undigitalization". thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and ideas!
This is exactly what i needed to hear. I love this. I've been trying to have these kinds of dopamindetoxes many times, but it never works. You, however, make it sound so easy and motivating! Now I want to try again
I try to delete My social medias too, especially the ones where you scroll endlessly like tiktok and instagram. I deleted them since 2 month. I feel better. I kept TH-cam and twitter. TH-cam for long videos that -I- choose to watch, and Twitter for art. I will try now to not watch My phone when i wake up. :)
Thank you for sharing you have truly inspired me 💕🫶🏼