I quit social media for 8 months (because I struggled with insecurity and comparison) and I learned 1 thing: I can’t control what I see all of the time, but I can control how I allow it to affect me. ❤️ Breaks are definitely super helpful!
I noticed that a lot of moms will be looking at their phone when they are with their children. The child will be talking, trying to make eye contact, and the mom is scrolling through her phone saying “mhmm, really?, oh cool”. It’s sad. 😭
I saw this happen on the train the other day with a dad and his daughter. The 7 year old kid tried to talk to his daddy and dad just ignored her. The really saddening part was that when dad didn't give the attention, the girl continued to "play" with the plastic toy phone her dad bought her to relieve her stress and frustration. I got sad for both of them. Its actually really bizarre what creatures we are becoming in our society because of cellphones. WHAT ARE WE TEACHING OUR KIDS?!? 😫😫😫
Literally for the last few years I would wake up and just sit on my phone for 30 minutes but I adopted a puppy and now as soon as I wake up I have to take her outside. It so nice to walk around for a little bit with the morning sun with a cute puppy. It’s a much better way to spend my time
Sitting cross-legged in my room eating pizza as I watch Meghan and revel in the big sister vibes. I stepped away from all social media except to keep up with family and friends. Reading has been something I love and I think high school has made it disinteresting because of how they make us read. I love reading and reveling in it. Love you Meghan 🌻💛🌻
So I just paused the video after the Mac Miller part because I wanted to say thanks for including him. I’m no where near his biggest fan but for some reason I took his death really hard and anything and everything I see that has to do with him now brings me so much joy, if that even makes sense.
I grew up without the internet. I feel for the younger generation. We just explored without the need to photo everything and be contacted via phone. Parents had to wait for you to come home and we would have to go out and knock on door for friends lol. Oh the free times where fun.
My church asked us a couple weeks ago to take a 10 day social media break (from Oct 6-16 and to journal what we notice). Got a lot of reading done, more cleaning done, spent more time organizing our homeschool units. Texted some friends. Wrote some poems and entries in my journal. It was a little lonely, but also pretty dang amazing.
RachelTeeKae what a phenomenal church and challenge! Thanks for sharing this. Most of us are so disconnected from being lonely and abide by its negative stigma. However, it is just as necessary! I will do this as well once my schedule permits. :)
*this is actually that important and needed from time to time* 🙌🏼🙌🏼 as someone who DREAMS of having TH-cam and social media as their job, I can sometimes get consumed by it all - so good to be reminded to switch off from time to time xxx
i was having a legitimately rough day. like minutes ago i had tears yall. but after pulling this up and 2 seconds later i felt like i could breathe again and was like, oh yeah sometimes its good to like pause and chill tf out, and other people are going thru things too, and we're all trying to figure how to balance things when life/how we perceive things gets toxic!!! what a blessing, what a babe, what a ray of sunshine.
while i was watching i deleted twitter, facebook, instagram, and snapchat off my phone and made a huuuuge list of productive, relaxing, and fulfilling things to do during my little break. idk how long i'll do this for, but i'm so glad you made this vid because i've felt really disconnected and all over the place lately and i think this will be a positive little change for me for now. thanks meg
I used to find it kind of hypocritical when people who work on social media talk about these sort of hiatuses, and then promote the shit out of things they want their audience to consume so that they can make money. BUT, now i kind of just think it’s healthy because creators are realizing that they don’t need to pump out content and work themselves dry, because it isn’t healthy on either end. It isn’t healthy to consume constantly, and it isn’t healthy to pump out work constantly. moderation in social media is so important
Absolutely loved this! It inspired me to do this again. I took a break from Facebook and Twitter. I left Twitter for a month ( inJune ) and then I just recently downloaded the Facebook app. It gave me such a better mind set and my anxiety had dropped so many levels. When I went back to Twitter I decided to take things with a grain of salt instead of letting every little tweet get to me. Social media has lost a lot of it’s spark for me. It used to be an escape and now I feel like I need an escape from it.
when you mentioned watching youtube videos that aren't productive, it made me think of how much i love your videos bc i'm always gaining something whether it be knowledge, advice, whatever. love you so much!! xx
"I took a break from social media and need to tell social media all about it now." Huh. You seem so super excited to talk about it! 😃 you are so sweet and cute!
hahaha I know it's a bit hypocritical! but I didn't take the break just to make a vid about it! I just wanted to start sharing again & figured this was someone good to share :')
Same every time I think hmmmm I miss seeing Megan vlogs and videos I wonder when she is gonna upload again then the next day she has a video this also happens with another TH-cam I love i am psychic JK about the psychic part
First of all sis, I love the Ladders MM intro, second of all, I love this video. I'm so glad more people are talking about a social media hiatus. I actually completely ditched my instagram and snapchat and could have sworn that my work ethic improved, my sleep improved, I wasn't as depressed all the time, I felt better, I had more energy, I didn't feel like I constantly had to tell people what I was doing. And well, to this day I just use Facebook maybe once every two weeks if I want to post something or connect with long-distance friends or family. TH-cam is my every day social media site but I definitely don't feel like I'm drowning anymore.. Love you my bright eco friendly Oregon queen :p XOXO (I still to this day get reminded of Donna Pinciotti every time I look at you.)
I’m watching this while having a break from social media this morning. I was in bed and started watching this this morning and I only watched it for 5 mins when I realised I was doing exactly what Meg was talking about. So I decided to take a break from social media this morning and I’ve got loads done. I’m just letting myself watch this during my lunch break and then I’ll have another break from social media to see what I can get done this afternoon :)
I deleted my Facebook and Twitter apps over a year ago and only let myself get on through safari. It’s honestly helped me be so much more productive and present and realize how much time I was wasting just scrolling through socials to waste time or avoid situations. 10/10 would recommend
Over the past year I’ve left social media almost completely, TH-cam and reddit are the only things I have now. It’s comforting to me to know that nobody in the world knows what I’m doing unless I tell them. Like, I’m not posting pictures of what I’m doing or who I’m with, I’m just doing my thing. I totally relate to the “oh I’ve got to post this on Snapchat/Instagram/whatever!”, it gets old after a while. I’m happy you got something out of your break from social media!
I love you so fucking much. I can’t put into words what a gift you are to TH-cam and how lucky I feel to have found you a while ago. I’m gonna be taking a break. Ive needed one for a while and this is my sign. Thanks Tammy!
I live in AZ and every time I go up north to get out of the city I try to stay off my phone as much as possible to live in the moment and enjoy the change of scenery. I’m definitely going to try this in day to day life because I sometimes feel super disconnected from reality. Thanks for making this Meghan💕👌🏻
So glad you've shared this! I am doing 30 days of no Facebook - but it's a bit funny that I'm watching more TH-cam!!! It's a great experiment for anyone! I've already found that it's easier to get to sleep and getting out of the habit of sharing all of these meaningful experiences has created much more "SPACE" - and room for other pursuits. There is definitely a high or a motivation or something to get me agitated and elevated. It is so hard to break out of patterns - but isn't this just the beginning of a new pattern? lol
So important Meg! Usually I like to take a day every week to avoid my phone at all costs.. also I just want to say THANK YOU for inspiring me to read, I've never been much of a reader, but last week I read 2 books and I was so consumed, yet so happy to be doing something other than watching Netflix/TH-cam. Love ya girl! xx
Missed ya so much ❤️. So happy you were able to take a break from social media craziness. Everyone needs a break from technology for the sake of their minds! Do what you gotta do to save yourself mentally and discover yourself within..WITHOUT the influence of social media!!
To get off my phone more I turned off the notifications on everything except for calls and text messages and it works wonders I also let my phone die I don't run for the charger every time it's on 10% cuz then I become too lazy to plug it in and turn it on something makes me get a book or Journal to keep myself occupied. my phones on 15% now... about to go offline after I watch this vid cause meg is life love you meg😘😘😘😘
Mar Turning off notifs is such a good idea! Probably a good way to even ween yourself off of social media slowly if someone wants to take a break but can’t stop using it cold turkey.
This completely inspired me. I deleted all the social media apps off my phone ( minus TH-cam ) and I am taking a break. I realized none of those people care about me and it’s not productive at all. Thank you Megan once again for putting my lie in perspective! 💕💕
Literally 1.5 hours ago I looked you up on insta cuz I hadn't heard from you in a while and wondered what was up. Then I got on just now and shaw your post! Excited to have ya back, brother.
I don't have any social media. I only have tumblr and whatsapp and sometimes that even becomes too much for me. It's good to take a break and realize there's so much to life that the screen you stare at and scroll through.
I haven’t been using social media nearly as much as I used to. I took a break for about a month, and it was so freeing. Honestly I have a huge issue with comparing my life to others, and it seems like everyone is having so much fun and “living their best life” while I’ve been sitting in the house not doing anything. It made me feel terrible about my circumstances so now I hardly get on it. I feel so much better because I’m not constantly comparing my lack of experience to those around me going to college, having a social life, and making something of their life. Social media is kinda stupid... over the years you follow and add a bunch of people from high school that you hardly ever speak to, who have no significance in your life whatsoever, and see every glimpse of their life minute by minute. It’s so pointless.
There are very few TH-cam people I have ever entertained the idea of meeting in person, but I’d absolutely love to hang out with you. I truly think you are a neat person. I think you carry on deep and meaningful conversations and that is pretty unique!!!
Faaaantastic video! I deleted twitter for “a week” a year ago and never looked freaking back! You come to realize, just as you said, that we just don’t need these places! Also that Mac Miller clip was so enlightening and true 🙌🏼
so early i'm watching in 360p LOL. VERY excited to hear your thoughts. I love taking a few days off every week where I just don't go on social media. It's so refreshing
I deleted, facebook, Instagram, tumbler, basically everything but TH-cam three months ago. It has been so freeing! I go on Facebook about once a week on my computer to check in on my family and friends but that’s it. It’s great and I plan on sticking with that.
I was on a social media break for about a year and now I'm slowly getting back on again. I learned a lot of things including what you talked about in this video :D
Your videos are so wholesome lol currently binge watching but meg ur hilarious and love your energy! Definitely relate on taking breaks from social media, it's nice to not share everything ya know. It's good to clear your head every once in a while 💕
Yesss Meghan I do this from time to time. Before doing it the first time I started with turning notifications off from ALL social media and have actually kept my phone like that from that point on and its been about 4 years with my phone like that and then do little 2-3 weeks break every once in a while! Thanks for sharing this
I'm 100000% going to be doing this! I had been thinking about it for awhile now after I also found myself constantly wasting hours just scrolling through twitter and instagram and therefore not ending up getting anything productive done. Thank you for giving me the push to finally do it!
I’m starting this right now! It’s Sunday night, I’m deleting Facebook, Twitter, instagram, and TH-cam. I’ll watch TH-cam videos on my laptop and I just started a new book today. Between work, school, homework, and my dogs, I’m sure I’ll stay plenty busy. I plan on doing this for a week. 💕I love your videos!
So happy you’re back! I’ve been wanting to do this so badly but a lot of people rely on my social media for contact! But I literally sleep with my phone in my hands! Thanks for the fucking push I needed it. I’ll take a break.... starting next week though lol! Love you 💜
You posted this at such a perfect time for me!! I was just thinking the other day that i need to take a social media break! I used to looooove reading so much and ever since i got heavily into social media i haven't read much anymore :(
I was actually planning on doing this since the beginning of my senior year but I was scared of missing out. But after watching this video it was just reassurance that I’m gonna go ahead and do it because social media is just like wasting my life away honestly.
I’ve always wanted to do this and I’m not sure what has stopped me. Social media makes me feel drained. Also thanks for telling us about goodreads. I’ve created an account and followed you because reading is so much more productive than scrolling for ages
Every time I see a toddler mindlessly staring at a tablet in public I feel so bad for them. I’m so glad I didn’t grow up with a screen attached to my face. Shoutout to getting excited about going to play in the park!!!!
I absolutely loved this! I've been thinking of removing myself from social media for awhile now and I think you've motivated me to actually try it. I've just become SO addicted! I totally relate to when I wake up I IMMEDIATELY grab my phone and scroll through everyone's stories and Apple has this new screen time monitor and it literally tells me I spend an average of 5 HOURS a day on my phone. It's just insane to think of all of the stuff I could be doing instead. Like maybe doing my school work lol
I take The train into the city for work every day. It’s not just the youth that’s always on their phones, almost every. Single. Adult. Is too. I’m sure it’s not social media but the fact alone that it’s their phone in their hand always surprises me.( Lately I’ve been knitting on the train, is that weird? I’m just tryna get these socks done)
I'm the one in a lot of people that does it all of the time, I think that it's so necessary. Social media mades me loose a lot of productive time and mades me feel really stressed and controled. All my friends know that they can write me and maybe I will not answer till it doesn't pass 3 or 4 days, because usually my battery dies and I forget about the phone and can't remember where I left it the last time hahaha Love your videos and this was the best video to come back :)
I switched to a flip phone in March and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I still have my old iphone which I use for music and instagram but I can only use it on wifi so when I'm out and about I don't even have access to social media which I love. also, my phone bill is only $30 per month now! it used to be upwards of $80...when I did the math I realized I'm saving around $600 every year! would recommend a flip phone to literally EVERYONE. plus it's a great conversation starter and other people really get a kick out of it
I took a 6 day break but came back to look at something for sale on my facebook marketplace. I felt like I "cheated" so I went back to my old ways. It felt weird and I've felt weird ever since. This video made me wanna try longer this time! So bye Instagram, facebook, snapchat, twitter, all of it! I got some reading to catch up on and a man to smooch! Thanks for sharing Meg! Missed your content and cant wait to consume more after my break! 😎
I've had an undeniable urge to do this recently!! I've realized that I have less time for things that aren't healthy or that upset me now more than ever. Snap streaks have never been my thing but I've had my first one going for about 70 something days & Ive learned that have no appreciation for it at all. Theres no connection there, it's a couple pictures sent daily to try to keep connected with no real connection. Isnt that what social media is meant to be anyways? Starting a connection, keeping the conversation alive? In my experience, it just hasn't been this way for me in a long time. I realize how many things I could do if I wasn't binge watching youtube in my bed every morning or afternoon. Scrolling through Instagram every time my brain has nothing to do for a few moments. I believe I will feel liberated from this, I need some more reality in my life, especially with anxiety. I need to be here, in the moment. I wanna read, I wanna have space for my mind to run. In essence, I want to free myself from the cage I've made up for myself. I think I will come back to certain platforms but very mindfully & with love for myself and other people. Thank you so much for putting you opinions & energy out there. Not only Meghan, but the people who let their words be known. I don't see the benefit of being silent if it makes me feel ashamed, I want to connect with people in a healthy way. I feel safe here, in this space. Thank you for that, I appreciate you all so much. Even if I have not commented here before, I feel welcome. Love you all, have a good week! 🍁🧡🖤🍁🧡🖤🍁
Honestly so happy I found ur channel, you actually make me think and try to be my own self. Honestly love doing weekend social media breaks but in general I don't really get onto instagram or facebook n post, lol Twitter just annoys me tbh. But I've thought about doing a social media break for longer.
Im for sure addicted to just scrolling through nonsense on social media. ive had an office job for a little over a year now and its made it that much more worse. Im gonna delete the apps and find something more productive to do in my spare time and limit it to watching youtube when i want when i come home in my spare time on my computer for a little bit.
I took a break from most social media (except TH-cam ) in the very beginning of August because all my friends moved away for collage and I was starting beauty school. i knew I’d be consumed with checking on their accounts constantly to see what collage life is like for them and i wouldn’t be focused on myself and starting my own school. I did feel like I missed out a little because I wasn’t seeing everything my friends were doing in their new lives but i defiantly enjoyed being consumed in my school and making new friends (basically impossible for me when I have my phone because im shy and I can hide behind it) for once and not worrying about posting everything on IG or Snapchat. plus then my friends actually called me or FaceTimed me to tell me what had gone on in their lives instead of a quick snap or text message. it was really full filling and still to this day I take breaks a couple days each week where I try to stay off my apps keeps me sane I feel
I recently deleted twitter and youtube from my phone because I noticed I use it about 7 hours a day and that CANNOT be all productive, so anyways I managed to lower those 7 hours to 1.5 hours a day! I'm trying to limit my use of youtube (on my laptop) to 3 videos a day or less, this video was one of the three today, thanks for making it
When I was 12 Facebook got really popular and I got into TH-cam and then soon like 14 yrs old Instagram came around and I was super obsessed with taking pictures of absolutely everything and I posted all the time!!!! Once I graduated high school I kinda just dropped off I still post and I still look but I’m not really interested in it anymore. But like everyone is everyone is so into it now and so I feel like I’m just not worth the generation. I feel so behind lol with music,memes, people and like general things people talk about
MEGHAN! I LOVED this video! I’m seriously thinking of doing a social media detox, maybe not for 2 weeks but I think for 1 week would be a good start 😊 as you mentioned the Instagram timer thing I IMMEDIATELY set myself one on my phone. Thank you for your wisdom!
I just bought a customized hydroflask after browsing their website and I couldn't help thinking of you and your favorite videos. I took a break from watching youtube videos but I was glad when I came back to see this video from you!
I'm 3 weeks into my social media break too! I feel amazing Edit: I've already taken social media break several times, and I've also quit some of them long time ago. And now I'm really considering quitting all of them except youtube. I feel great! Hope I give someone courage to try:)
Just logged out of all my apps. Damn am i addicted to social media😂 Thx for putting this out, hopefully after a week or so ill be able to get back on and have a better relationship w/ my phone!
You seem like a beyond your years kinda person. My kind of person! Love you, your channel, your energy and the way you say "because" LOL I hope I get to meet you some day - If you ever are in Arizona, hit a girl up! Doggie play date chill fest!
Love this. Good discussion!! x also totally gonna go check out your bookstagram ! I am the same in that I was never reader until a year or two ago, and it has changed my life and I love it so much!! And it's definitely a very valuable thing to take up your time instead of scrolling mindlessly for half an hour. I've done this a couple of times, staying off the socials, and it definitely clears the mind - gotta do it more often :) Will you be doing it again anytime soon ?
Since you've been trying to read more, you might want to check out the app OverDrive! I just recently found out about it, it lets you check out audio and ebooks from from local library to look at/listen to on your phone & it's free!
I allllllways try and be present when i'm with other people. I was taught growing up that using your phone at the dinner table is really rude (Granted that is a kind of "old fashioned" way to think about things but i'm 23 and still do it lol) and I get kind of offended when i'm trying to talk to someone and they're on their phone! I feel like i'm not interesting lol
I logged out of social media this month as well, other than youtube since thats more like tv for me. I also cut out sugar, Im working on my vices. Ive cooked a lot this month anf have also noticed i read the news a lot more in lieu of scrolling social media.
I definitely plan on doing this the start of next month (currently working on a video everyday kinda project right now) but I already have the habit of doing other things in the morning besides grabbing my phone right away. So good start already I guess lol
Love this as I needed to hear it all so much I recently came up with my own mad philosophy around social media that is essentially to turn of all notifications on anything, because to me notifications take away the 'want' and turn using you phone and media into a 'need'. I know I don't 'need' social media but as soon as I see that someone has posted on instagram or sent me a streak I'm no longer choosing to reach for my phone and use it as a pleasure but I'm using it as a chore (like something that HAS to be done?). If this makes sense! Went off instagram for a few months as well which was super empowering because it became my vice (addictive & negative) and was recently able to go back on and spin it in such a positive light for a while. This video is gonna help MAJORLY with continuing this :)
i want to do this mostly with twitter. I never use instagram and haven't since they changed the algorithm because i don't like that i cant see all the posts in order and every time i close the app and reopen its a new order of posts. I pretty much only use snapchat to keep up with close friends (i barely have any friends on snapchat because i deleted everyone that i didn't care or watch their stories) and i use Reddit a lot because its more of a social media where you talk to strangers and no one really knows each other in real life, so i just talk to strangers about books and video games i care about.
you look like a grandma and a little kid at the same time (but like...in a good way??) you're adorable
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And a big sister! All in one
hahahahhaha I feel this
I quit social media for 8 months (because I struggled with insecurity and comparison) and I learned 1 thing: I can’t control what I see all of the time, but I can control how I allow it to affect me. ❤️ Breaks are definitely super helpful!
I noticed that a lot of moms will be looking at their phone when they are with their children. The child will be talking, trying to make eye contact, and the mom is scrolling through her phone saying “mhmm, really?, oh cool”. It’s sad. 😭
RIGHT?! we all could get better! kids are just tryna hangout! lol
Meghan Hughes I mean, you would never do that with your pigs, right?
🐷 💛 🐷
I saw this happen on the train the other day with a dad and his daughter. The 7 year old kid tried to talk to his daddy and dad just ignored her. The really saddening part was that when dad didn't give the attention, the girl continued to "play" with the plastic toy phone her dad bought her to relieve her stress and frustration. I got sad for both of them. Its actually really bizarre what creatures we are becoming in our society because of cellphones. WHAT ARE WE TEACHING OUR KIDS?!? 😫😫😫
The Bride of Christ awe, this breaks my heart. Poor girl.
RachelTeeKae my mom ALWAYS does this to me :(
This is why I'm stoked to go to India & stay offline for a long time and reconnect with reality ✌️ love you sis!
ROCK ON BRUTHAAAA
Omg it's you!
Literally for the last few years I would wake up and just sit on my phone for 30 minutes but I adopted a puppy and now as soon as I wake up I have to take her outside. It so nice to walk around for a little bit with the morning sun with a cute puppy. It’s a much better way to spend my time
YESSSS PUPPY LOVE FOR THE WIN!
Sitting cross-legged in my room eating pizza as I watch Meghan and revel in the big sister vibes. I stepped away from all social media except to keep up with family and friends.
Reading has been something I love and I think high school has made it disinteresting because of how they make us read.
I love reading and reveling in it.
Love you Meghan 🌻💛🌻
So I just paused the video after the Mac Miller part because I wanted to say thanks for including him. I’m no where near his biggest fan but for some reason I took his death really hard and anything and everything I see that has to do with him now brings me so much joy, if that even makes sense.
I smile every time I see something from him! dead or alive! he's the best
I grew up without the internet. I feel for the younger generation. We just explored without the need to photo everything and be contacted via phone. Parents had to wait for you to come home and we would have to go out and knock on door for friends lol. Oh the free times where fun.
My church asked us a couple weeks ago to take a 10 day social media break (from Oct 6-16 and to journal what we notice). Got a lot of reading done, more cleaning done, spent more time organizing our homeschool units. Texted some friends. Wrote some poems and entries in my journal. It was a little lonely, but also pretty dang amazing.
RachelTeeKae what a phenomenal church and challenge! Thanks for sharing this. Most of us are so disconnected from being lonely and abide by its negative stigma. However, it is just as necessary! I will do this as well once my schedule permits. :)
PeachyWasHere I hope you enjoy it and make new discoveries about yourself. 💙
“Meghan is... Showering”
*whispers* Awesome 👍🏻
LOL that part made me crack up
*this is actually that important and needed from time to time* 🙌🏼🙌🏼 as someone who DREAMS of having TH-cam and social media as their job, I can sometimes get consumed by it all - so good to be reminded to switch off from time to time xxx
i was having a legitimately rough day. like minutes ago i had tears yall. but after pulling this up and 2 seconds later i felt like i could breathe again and was like, oh yeah sometimes its good to like pause and chill tf out, and other people are going thru things too, and we're all trying to figure how to balance things when life/how we perceive things gets toxic!!! what a blessing, what a babe, what a ray of sunshine.
while i was watching i deleted twitter, facebook, instagram, and snapchat off my phone and made a huuuuge list of productive, relaxing, and fulfilling things to do during my little break. idk how long i'll do this for, but i'm so glad you made this vid because i've felt really disconnected and all over the place lately and i think this will be a positive little change for me for now. thanks meg
I used to find it kind of hypocritical when people who work on social media talk about these sort of hiatuses, and then promote the shit out of things they want their audience to consume so that they can make money. BUT, now i kind of just think it’s healthy because creators are realizing that they don’t need to pump out content and work themselves dry, because it isn’t healthy on either end. It isn’t healthy to consume constantly, and it isn’t healthy to pump out work constantly. moderation in social media is so important
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Absolutely loved this! It inspired me to do this again. I took a break from Facebook and Twitter. I left Twitter for a month ( inJune ) and then I just recently downloaded the Facebook app. It gave me such a better mind set and my anxiety had dropped so many levels. When I went back to Twitter I decided to take things with a grain of salt instead of letting every little tweet get to me. Social media has lost a lot of it’s spark for me. It used to be an escape and now I feel like I need an escape from it.
when you mentioned watching youtube videos that aren't productive, it made me think of how much i love your videos bc i'm always gaining something whether it be knowledge, advice, whatever. love you so much!! xx
"I took a break from social media and need to tell social media all about it now." Huh. You seem so super excited to talk about it! 😃 you are so sweet and cute!
hahaha I know it's a bit hypocritical! but I didn't take the break just to make a vid about it! I just wanted to start sharing again & figured this was someone good to share :')
I was literally thinking “I wonder when Meghan will be back from her break” AS THIS APPEARED IN MY SUBSCRIPTION BOX.
Blessings 🙏🏼
Same every time I think hmmmm I miss seeing Megan vlogs and videos I wonder when she is gonna upload again then the next day she has a video this also happens with another TH-cam I love i am psychic JK about the psychic part
SO HAPPY TO BLESS U! lol
First of all sis, I love the Ladders MM intro, second of all, I love this video. I'm so glad more people are talking about a social media hiatus. I actually completely ditched my instagram and snapchat and could have sworn that my work ethic improved, my sleep improved, I wasn't as depressed all the time, I felt better, I had more energy, I didn't feel like I constantly had to tell people what I was doing.
And well, to this day I just use Facebook maybe once every two weeks if I want to post something or connect with long-distance friends or family.
TH-cam is my every day social media site but I definitely don't feel like I'm drowning anymore..
Love you my bright eco friendly Oregon queen :p XOXO
(I still to this day get reminded of Donna Pinciotti every time I look at you.)
I’m watching this while having a break from social media this morning. I was in bed and started watching this this morning and I only watched it for 5 mins when I realised I was doing exactly what Meg was talking about. So I decided to take a break from social media this morning and I’ve got loads done. I’m just letting myself watch this during my lunch break and then I’ll have another break from social media to see what I can get done this afternoon :)
I deleted my Facebook and Twitter apps over a year ago and only let myself get on through safari. It’s honestly helped me be so much more productive and present and realize how much time I was wasting just scrolling through socials to waste time or avoid situations. 10/10 would recommend
Over the past year I’ve left social media almost completely, TH-cam and reddit are the only things I have now. It’s comforting to me to know that nobody in the world knows what I’m doing unless I tell them. Like, I’m not posting pictures of what I’m doing or who I’m with, I’m just doing my thing. I totally relate to the “oh I’ve got to post this on Snapchat/Instagram/whatever!”, it gets old after a while. I’m happy you got something out of your break from social media!
I love you so fucking much. I can’t put into words what a gift you are to TH-cam and how lucky I feel to have found you a while ago. I’m gonna be taking a break. Ive needed one for a while and this is my sign. Thanks Tammy!
I live in AZ and every time I go up north to get out of the city I try to stay off my phone as much as possible to live in the moment and enjoy the change of scenery. I’m definitely going to try this in day to day life because I sometimes feel super disconnected from reality. Thanks for making this Meghan💕👌🏻
So glad you've shared this! I am doing 30 days of no Facebook - but it's a bit funny that I'm watching more TH-cam!!! It's a great experiment for anyone! I've already found that it's easier to get to sleep and getting out of the habit of sharing all of these meaningful experiences has created much more "SPACE" - and room for other pursuits. There is definitely a high or a motivation or something to get me agitated and elevated. It is so hard to break out of patterns - but isn't this just the beginning of a new pattern? lol
So important Meg! Usually I like to take a day every week to avoid my phone at all costs.. also I just want to say THANK YOU for inspiring me to read, I've never been much of a reader, but last week I read 2 books and I was so consumed, yet so happy to be doing something other than watching Netflix/TH-cam. Love ya girl! xx
AMAZING NEWS!!!
IM SO HAPPY I CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL! You are a breath of fresh air, make me laugh, and have SUCH a good VIBE!
THE YELLOW BANDANA WITH THE SUBTLE YELLOW ON YOUR SHIRT HECK YES
9:57 *meghan, we did miss you* ❤️
(but I’m glad you took a break and feel good now) x
I've been wanting to take a social media break for a couple months now, and now you've motivated me to finally do the thang!!
Missed ya so much ❤️. So happy you were able to take a break from social media craziness. Everyone needs a break from technology for the sake of their minds! Do what you gotta do to save yourself mentally and discover yourself within..WITHOUT the influence of social media!!
To get off my phone more I turned off the notifications on everything except for calls and text messages and it works wonders I also let my phone die I don't run for the charger every time it's on 10% cuz then I become too lazy to plug it in and turn it on something makes me get a book or Journal to keep myself occupied. my phones on 15% now... about to go offline after I watch this vid cause meg is life love you meg😘😘😘😘
Mar Turning off notifs is such a good idea! Probably a good way to even ween yourself off of social media slowly if someone wants to take a break but can’t stop using it cold turkey.
Ugh meghan you’re a true icon and inspiration i love you so much. Stay smilin baby!
This completely inspired me. I deleted all the social media apps off my phone ( minus TH-cam ) and I am taking a break. I realized none of those people care about me and it’s not productive at all. Thank you Megan once again for putting my lie in perspective! 💕💕
Literally 1.5 hours ago I looked you up on insta cuz I hadn't heard from you in a while and wondered what was up. Then I got on just now and shaw your post! Excited to have ya back, brother.
Yes!!! I love that iPhone has the new time limit feature!!! It also shows you how long you go on them too
I don't have any social media. I only have tumblr and whatsapp and sometimes that even becomes too much for me. It's good to take a break and realize there's so much to life that the screen you stare at and scroll through.
I haven’t been using social media nearly as much as I used to. I took a break for about a month, and it was so freeing. Honestly I have a huge issue with comparing my life to others, and it seems like everyone is having so much fun and “living their best life” while I’ve been sitting in the house not doing anything. It made me feel terrible about my circumstances so now I hardly get on it. I feel so much better because I’m not constantly comparing my lack of experience to those around me going to college, having a social life, and making something of their life. Social media is kinda stupid... over the years you follow and add a bunch of people from high school that you hardly ever speak to, who have no significance in your life whatsoever, and see every glimpse of their life minute by minute. It’s so pointless.
There are very few TH-cam people I have ever entertained the idea of meeting in person, but I’d absolutely love to hang out with you. I truly think you are a neat person. I think you carry on deep and meaningful conversations and that is pretty unique!!!
I need a friend like you in real life. Thank you for this and for everything you’ve helped me through lately.
this video came at the right time wow!!!! good to know i’m not the only one who has never taken a break from social media 😅
so happy for you taking your break from social media!! but i’m so happy you’re back! I missed my Meghan vids! 😂 love ya girlie!
Faaaantastic video! I deleted twitter for “a week” a year ago and never looked freaking back! You come to realize, just as you said, that we just don’t need these places! Also that Mac Miller clip was so enlightening and true 🙌🏼
so early i'm watching in 360p LOL. VERY excited to hear your thoughts. I love taking a few days off every week where I just don't go on social media. It's so refreshing
I deleted, facebook, Instagram, tumbler, basically everything but TH-cam three months ago. It has been so freeing! I go on Facebook about once a week on my computer to check in on my family and friends but that’s it. It’s great and I plan on sticking with that.
I was on a social media break for about a year and now I'm slowly getting back on again. I learned a lot of things including what you talked about in this video :D
Your videos are so wholesome lol currently binge watching but meg ur hilarious and love your energy! Definitely relate on taking breaks from social media, it's nice to not share everything ya know. It's good to clear your head every once in a while 💕
Yesss Meghan I do this from time to time. Before doing it the first time I started with turning notifications off from ALL social media and have actually kept my phone like that from that point on and its been about 4 years with my phone like that and then do little 2-3 weeks break every once in a while! Thanks for sharing this
I'm 100000% going to be doing this! I had been thinking about it for awhile now after I also found myself constantly wasting hours just scrolling through twitter and instagram and therefore not ending up getting anything productive done. Thank you for giving me the push to finally do it!
I’m starting this right now! It’s Sunday night, I’m deleting Facebook, Twitter, instagram, and TH-cam. I’ll watch TH-cam videos on my laptop and I just started a new book today. Between work, school, homework, and my dogs, I’m sure I’ll stay plenty busy. I plan on doing this for a week. 💕I love your videos!
So happy you’re back! I’ve been wanting to do this so badly but a lot of people rely on my social media for contact! But I literally sleep with my phone in my hands! Thanks for the fucking push I needed it. I’ll take a break.... starting next week though lol! Love you 💜
I missed your videos but I understand it's good to take breaks. Much love. 💞
Wow this was extremely eye opening and I’m grateful for that. Glad you had a great little break but also nice to see you in my feed again!!
You posted this at such a perfect time for me!! I was just thinking the other day that i need to take a social media break! I used to looooove reading so much and ever since i got heavily into social media i haven't read much anymore :(
I was actually planning on doing this since the beginning of my senior year but I was scared of missing out. But after watching this video it was just reassurance that I’m gonna go ahead and do it because social media is just like wasting my life away honestly.
I’ve always wanted to do this and I’m not sure what has stopped me. Social media makes me feel drained. Also thanks for telling us about goodreads. I’ve created an account and followed you because reading is so much more productive than scrolling for ages
Every time I see a toddler mindlessly staring at a tablet in public I feel so bad for them. I’m so glad I didn’t grow up with a screen attached to my face. Shoutout to getting excited about going to play in the park!!!!
Meg you're going to be an INCREDIBLE mom dude
I absolutely loved this! I've been thinking of removing myself from social media for awhile now and I think you've motivated me to actually try it. I've just become SO addicted! I totally relate to when I wake up I IMMEDIATELY grab my phone and scroll through everyone's stories and Apple has this new screen time monitor and it literally tells me I spend an average of 5 HOURS a day on my phone. It's just insane to think of all of the stuff I could be doing instead. Like maybe doing my school work lol
I take The train into the city for work every day. It’s not just the youth that’s always on their phones, almost every. Single. Adult. Is too. I’m sure it’s not social media but the fact alone that it’s their phone in their hand always surprises me.( Lately I’ve been knitting on the train, is that weird? I’m just tryna get these socks done)
GET THOSE SOCKS DONE GURL!!!
I'm the one in a lot of people that does it all of the time, I think that it's so necessary. Social media mades me loose a lot of productive time and mades me feel really stressed and controled. All my friends know that they can write me and maybe I will not answer till it doesn't pass 3 or 4 days, because usually my battery dies and I forget about the phone and can't remember where I left it the last time hahaha
Love your videos and this was the best video to come back :)
I switched to a flip phone in March and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I still have my old iphone which I use for music and instagram but I can only use it on wifi so when I'm out and about I don't even have access to social media which I love. also, my phone bill is only $30 per month now! it used to be upwards of $80...when I did the math I realized I'm saving around $600 every year! would recommend a flip phone to literally EVERYONE. plus it's a great conversation starter and other people really get a kick out of it
I took a 6 day break but came back to look at something for sale on my facebook marketplace. I felt like I "cheated" so I went back to my old ways. It felt weird and I've felt weird ever since. This video made me wanna try longer this time! So bye Instagram, facebook, snapchat, twitter, all of it! I got some reading to catch up on and a man to smooch! Thanks for sharing Meg! Missed your content and cant wait to consume more after my break! 😎
I've had an undeniable urge to do this recently!! I've realized that I have less time for things that aren't healthy or that upset me now more than ever. Snap streaks have never been my thing but I've had my first one going for about 70 something days & Ive learned that have no appreciation for it at all. Theres no connection there, it's a couple pictures sent daily to try to keep connected with no real connection. Isnt that what social media is meant to be anyways? Starting a connection, keeping the conversation alive? In my experience, it just hasn't been this way for me in a long time. I realize how many things I could do if I wasn't binge watching youtube in my bed every morning or afternoon. Scrolling through Instagram every time my brain has nothing to do for a few moments. I believe I will feel liberated from this, I need some more reality in my life, especially with anxiety. I need to be here, in the moment. I wanna read, I wanna have space for my mind to run. In essence, I want to free myself from the cage I've made up for myself. I think I will come back to certain platforms but very mindfully & with love for myself and other people. Thank you so much for putting you opinions & energy out there. Not only Meghan, but the people who let their words be known. I don't see the benefit of being silent if it makes me feel ashamed, I want to connect with people in a healthy way. I feel safe here, in this space. Thank you for that, I appreciate you all so much. Even if I have not commented here before, I feel welcome. Love you all, have a good week! 🍁🧡🖤🍁🧡🖤🍁
I've been thinking about taking a break too and this made me decide to definitely do it. Hell yeah girl
Honestly so happy I found ur channel, you actually make me think and try to be my own self. Honestly love doing weekend social media breaks but in general I don't really get onto instagram or facebook n post, lol Twitter just annoys me tbh. But I've thought about doing a social media break for longer.
I freakin love you woman. I just decided that I am done with social media for two weeks, shoutout to you for the inspiration
This video is literally another sign that I need to take a break already and I cracked up when you acknowledged that lol
Im for sure addicted to just scrolling through nonsense on social media. ive had an office job for a little over a year now and its made it that much more worse. Im gonna delete the apps and find something more productive to do in my spare time and limit it to watching youtube when i want when i come home in my spare time on my computer for a little bit.
theres actually a social media timer in your settings if you have an iphone! it came with the ios12 update. so you can do it with every app!
I’m starting! ❤️ excited
mac was too good to us.. he spoke so much wisdom
i took a 4 month break with twitter and Instagram and i loved it!
I took a break from most social media (except TH-cam ) in the very beginning of August because all my friends moved away for collage and I was starting beauty school. i knew I’d be consumed with checking on their accounts constantly to see what collage life is like for them and i wouldn’t be focused on myself and starting my own school. I did feel like I missed out a little because I wasn’t seeing everything my friends were doing in their new lives but i defiantly enjoyed being consumed in my school and making new friends (basically impossible for me when I have my phone because im shy and I can hide behind it) for once and not worrying about posting everything on IG or Snapchat. plus then my friends actually called me or FaceTimed me to tell me what had gone on in their lives instead of a quick snap or text message. it was really full filling and still to this day I take breaks a couple days each week where I try to stay off my apps keeps me sane I feel
I recently deleted twitter and youtube from my phone because I noticed I use it about 7 hours a day and that CANNOT be all productive, so anyways I managed to lower those 7 hours to 1.5 hours a day! I'm trying to limit my use of youtube (on my laptop) to 3 videos a day or less, this video was one of the three today, thanks for making it
Love love love the Dark Materials trilogy ❤️
When I was 12 Facebook got really popular and I got into TH-cam and then soon like 14 yrs old Instagram came around and I was super obsessed with taking pictures of absolutely everything and I posted all the time!!!! Once I graduated high school I kinda just dropped off I still post and I still look but I’m not really interested in it anymore. But like everyone is everyone is so into it now and so I feel like I’m just not worth the generation. I feel so behind lol with music,memes, people and like general things people talk about
MEGHAN! I LOVED this video! I’m seriously thinking of doing a social media detox, maybe not for 2 weeks but I think for 1 week would be a good start 😊 as you mentioned the Instagram timer thing I IMMEDIATELY set myself one on my phone. Thank you for your wisdom!
I fully support this and all you do.
I just bought a customized hydroflask after browsing their website and I couldn't help thinking of you and your favorite videos. I took a break from watching youtube videos but I was glad when I came back to see this video from you!
hi i was watching this as it became midnight and now it’s my 16th birthday :))) great way to start it off
I'm 3 weeks into my social media break too! I feel amazing
Edit: I've already taken social media break several times, and I've also quit some of them long time ago. And now I'm really considering quitting all of them except youtube. I feel great! Hope I give someone courage to try:)
I recently took a social media break too and it was really nice. I need to do it again, and for longer.
Just logged out of all my apps. Damn am i addicted to social media😂 Thx for putting this out, hopefully after a week or so ill be able to get back on and have a better relationship w/ my phone!
i love this video. Its so important to raise awareness of our social media habits. Thank you megsss!
You seem like a beyond your years kinda person. My kind of person! Love you, your channel, your energy and the way you say "because" LOL I hope I get to meet you some day - If you ever are in Arizona, hit a girl up! Doggie play date chill fest!
Glad you're back and you had a good break 😊
Meg is the true positive role model. Happy you’re back! But I really do want to know what you think of the trench album man?
i'll talk about it in my next ILTS!
I usually go by "what other people think of me is none of my business." :)
Love this. Good discussion!! x also totally gonna go check out your bookstagram ! I am the same in that I was never reader until a year or two ago, and it has changed my life and I love it so much!! And it's definitely a very valuable thing to take up your time instead of scrolling mindlessly for half an hour. I've done this a couple of times, staying off the socials, and it definitely clears the mind - gotta do it more often :) Will you be doing it again anytime soon ?
Since you've been trying to read more, you might want to check out the app OverDrive! I just recently found out about it, it lets you check out audio and ebooks from from local library to look at/listen to on your phone & it's free!
Thanks for sharing your experience, it convinced me to try a real break, and remind myself that includes youtube as well!
I allllllways try and be present when i'm with other people. I was taught growing up that using your phone at the dinner table is really rude (Granted that is a kind of "old fashioned" way to think about things but i'm 23 and still do it lol) and I get kind of offended when i'm trying to talk to someone and they're on their phone! I feel like i'm not interesting lol
I logged out of social media this month as well, other than youtube since thats more like tv for me. I also cut out sugar, Im working on my vices.
Ive cooked a lot this month anf have also noticed i read the news a lot more in lieu of scrolling social media.
I definitely plan on doing this the start of next month (currently working on a video everyday kinda project right now) but I already have the habit of doing other things in the morning besides grabbing my phone right away. So good start already I guess lol
Love this as I needed to hear it all so much
I recently came up with my own mad philosophy around social media that is essentially to turn of all notifications on anything, because to me notifications take away the 'want' and turn using you phone and media into a 'need'. I know I don't 'need' social media but as soon as I see that someone has posted on instagram or sent me a streak I'm no longer choosing to reach for my phone and use it as a pleasure but I'm using it as a chore (like something that HAS to be done?). If this makes sense!
Went off instagram for a few months as well which was super empowering because it became my vice (addictive & negative) and was recently able to go back on and spin it in such a positive light for a while. This video is gonna help MAJORLY with continuing this :)
i want to do this mostly with twitter. I never use instagram and haven't since they changed the algorithm because i don't like that i cant see all the posts in order and every time i close the app and reopen its a new order of posts. I pretty much only use snapchat to keep up with close friends (i barely have any friends on snapchat because i deleted everyone that i didn't care or watch their stories) and i use Reddit a lot because its more of a social media where you talk to strangers and no one really knows each other in real life, so i just talk to strangers about books and video games i care about.
found this so helpful and informative and mind opening 10/10
Show us the new things you cooked and baked!! I love your baking videos. I made the snickerdoodles and theyre so good
Meghan should make a podcast channel!
I think about this but I also play full songs & could run the risk of copyright! so I'm not sure man!