6 Months Without Social Media As A Gen Z
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- I deleted social media 6 months ago, and it changed my life. This isn't some joke of a self-improvement tip, it really made a difference to my quality of life. I discuss how my mental health improved, how I gained real friends, how I have become more productive and picked up the habit of reading again and became a better and happier person. As a genz, we could all use some time off tiktok and out with making real life connections and I hope this encourages you to do so.
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Quitting social media made me realize that our short attention span problem is actually caused by it. The popular social medias are known for chunks of information served in partial bite-sized pieces, no wonder we're so full of anxiety and misinformation
Me too! I used to be able to sit down and read a whole 500 page book in one sitting maybe with a bathroom and food break. Now when I tried to read I couldn’t even get through a few pages without thinking about something else, picking up my phone or getting distracted some other way
@@lunaas1029 books? Sometimes i can't even cocentrate on longer videos 🤣
There was a time when i was like "aw man, 9 minutes? That's too long!", but thankfully since now i'm more into youtube that problem is slowly getting fixed. Hopefully watching documentaries (i've finished the social dilemma! Yay) and reading books will be next for me 👌
agreed. and it's not helping that the tik tok algorithm is convincing everyone (including myself) that we all have adhd
@@emilyholmes9058 right it has me thinking if it’s even actually adhd or just our social media addictions fucking up our attention span!
Yes. Try getting an uninformed social media obsessed person to believe it could be harmful to their mental health.
yes!! social media makes you think you care about everything when really you're just overexposed to everything and overwhelmed.
This is it for me right here... when I tell everyone that I can care less to get on there. Deleted for 5 months now!
Yea true ive deleted instagram for almost a year now but i went on to utube/utube shorts this has made me so anxious now....i will from this day delete utube as well 🙂 hoping to be better in coming days❤️
Haven’t had social media in over 3 years now. As a 24 year old woman, one of the best decisions I ever made.
in that case, how do u cope with trying to find new people in the dating scene. I would imagine its harder since finding someone who doesn't use it would be practically impossible, its literally the first thing they ask for before even asking where you live.
@@akhay3348 I’ve actually become way more successful in dating because I don’t feel so anxious anymore. I’ve dated more people organically than I ever have using social media. It weeds things out in a way that makes it a lot easier to date. Still single but by choice! Meeting someone at a coffee shop or bonding over a hobby works like a charm.
Love that for you. Need to get on that
damn!! me too! im already 29........... im a guy........ but I quit social media... im just using dummy hehehhe
@@akhay3348 Who cares if they use it, what does that have to do with you? You can exchange numbers, and if they don’t want to then move on to someone else. There are many ways of meeting people in the real world, like just walking down the street. You must be very young.
Tiktok drags your mental health to the rock bottom, I've been feeling a lot better since deleting it.
fact.
Factsss
True that, I am grateful that I don't even have one. Amen.
Straight fact
Never used it a lot. Now want to start making content, which would basically mean that I will be using the app.. not the other way around which to me seems totally fine.
My teacher always says that people need to read books , draw, sing , dance because this is how mind can be more productive and learn how to think 💐😇
Agreed, and actually talk to folks who you love and be present 💝
I deleted Instagram almost a year ago. I was struggling thoroughly with my self steem. I think it has been the best decision I've made so far.
I started reading too and I discovered that is so fulfilling!
Great video Lucyyy
You can do it!
So did I, the only one difficult part is the anxiety for the first 2-3 days, then you'll feel like the meme: *“finally, inner peace”* because of the time it used to stole you before.
@@erichschl I recommend also taking cold showers daily. I know it may sound like it has absolutely nothing to do with social media, but it did wonders for me. If you regularly face an uncomfortable activity, it builds your tolerance to discomfort
Same. Instagram was the worst one for me when it came to self esteem
I'm a Christian and I decided to do a month long fast from Instagram, and it was great. I went back on and quickly got obsessed again, but then one day I was on the explore page like always and I just felt... sick. I actually found myself cringing and wanting to just avert my eyes from it. So I finally decided to just delete it all together, and praise God I did because it feels great!
Im happy that you’re happier without it😊
It's actually mind-boggling how most of us went through the same phase. For real!
Quitting, then feeling the pull back to open your apps in like first 3 days. Then you felt fine after no social medias for a month, and when you got curious and try to open it, you actually realize you can't stand them!
After all those stages then you're finally content with living without social media
Praise the Lord!
Social media can definitely make our daily lives less fulfilling and empty. I have been off social media for almost 2 years now and I have to say that the results have been wonderful. No snapchat, tik tok, instagram, facebook, etc. The next beast is surely youtube.
Jase Robertson once said (paraphrasing) that if you spend more time on your phone than reading the Bible, something has to change!
What does religion has to do with this
@@Xbk677 the word "fast" has multiple meaning. Fasting can mean fasting from food for dietary reasons, like you don't eat from a certain time to a certain time. In religious spaces like Christianity, fasting is for religious reasons. We can fast from food and also things like social media. I think religion was mentioned to distinguish the fact that this was religious fast and not to confuse people with the dieting term fast.
I wasn’t actually allowed to get social media and I used to be angry at my parents because I was one of the only people at school without it, but now I’m glad. I can see from people around me how socially media negatively affects you and the problems it causes, and I’m so glad that I’m away from all of that.
What kind of negative impacts have you observed it having on people?🤔
@@liadanryan-gerhardt7189 I know girls who have become really insecure since using social media to the point where they developed eating disorders, became cyber bullied and some even suicidal. I know a lot of people who got cyber bullied actually. I had a friend who used to be really nice but after she started frequently using social media she became really insecure and projected that by being really mean to others about the things she was insecure about (mainly weight). Those are just a few examples, and it doesn’t negatively affect all people but from what I have seen it does change some people
Sometimes parents are right about things we don't want them to be. Some kids grow up and understand where the parents were coming from, others rebel and I'm curious what causes rebelling against vs adopting our parents' advice.
I'm not allowed to have social media either..I only have you tube. This has helped me so much!! I realize I'm not the only one!!!!
@@ashlyn4954 yeah I get you, I sometimes feel excluded but overall I’m glad that I don’t
I have not been on instagram for about 3 weeks now. I agree with you...I really look up to older generations and just their ability to be present. I secretly hope one day social media goes away and "real life" is trending...Your video is inspiring! I am going to keep going :)
I totally agree!
my grandma have such a bad adiction to WhatsApp that is insane, she went visit my mom (for 3 weeks) and I turned off the wifi a couple of times and just pretended we had an internet problem. She visit my mom 1 time per year and instead of talking to my mom she was talking to people on WhatsApp.
When she is at home, instead of talking to people around her she is talking to my mom on WhatsApp. How crazy is that?!
yesss! also deleted it 1 or two weeks ago, inspired by my cousin (we're doing it for 6 months, then I'll see if I want to incorporate it into my life again, but not as excessive, maybe as a tool to spread my art....)! I could be on there for HOURS, which I now want to invest into studying, figuring out what I want to do, and draw & paint! I wish you the best on your journey, we've got this!
Totally wish that tooo !!!!
Guuuuuurl I wish you could have seen life before social media. Life was more meaningful. Family gatherings were more personal. We actually conversed. It was such beautiful times.
great video! as someone who makes a living on social media, its totally hard to turn it off. I am very envious of your journey with it!
At least you are using social media as a way to make a living, means it isn’t using you!
Hi @Humphrey Yang, did you end up making a 2nd account work related account? I'm at that point now where I do make a living on some aspects like freelancing and some selling in social media but they are all using one account. I'm seriously considering turning off my personal one and just having a work related one long term.
I don't make a living off social media, but I do create content for it, and I have this same exact issue and I hate it
I only ever had TH-cam because of fears and anxieties I had over other platforms. I was in middle school when Facebook got big and I already had a friend saying she wouldn’t invite me to things if I didn’t have one. Ha. I’m glad I felt that way as a kid and ever since. TH-cam has always been my home. 🖤✨
This is sad but true .. great work
The problem is, it's not just social media, it's youtube as well. I find myself scrolling and watching viodes all day without getting out of bed. I find myself feeling terrible after doing this, and this has affected my life to a degree that I cannot take anymore. I find that I'm not involved in my things, etc. Thank you for making this video. I have also been contemplating getting rid of the apps that I have been wasting time on. Hopefully, when I finish getting off social media, I will use it wisely again.
I see your point yeah :) You got this!
i quit social media for a month and highly recommend it! very beneficial, i made a video about it (:
So my issue is that I have no problem not using instagram, snapchat etc. My real issue is staying off of youtube and off of netflix. I have a lot of time now but usually I feel tired and I end up laying in bed watching youtube and netflix as a sort of 'relaxation'. Although I wish to use that time to go out and do hobbies or be productive. So really my question is, how to get motivated to study? How do I motivate myself to get out and not be lazy?
Motivation is hard. Sometimes you just have to force yourself to get up and do it. Then it becomes easier. Starting something new is the hardest part. Sounds like you may need to give up TV/videos for a little while!
Plan it, love it, and see for yourself
Hey, another way of looking at this is maybe you need a rest. I used to really beat myself up for how much netflix I watched when I thought “should have been studying” or doing something else. Now when I look back I realise I had really unrealistic expectations for how motivated I should be and how much studying I should have been doing. I think all that “procrastination” was actually just me getting the rest I need. (Obviously this is just my personal experience. Sometimes you do need a little encouragement to do things that bring you more joy (like hobbies for example), and there might be better ways of resting (like being in nature rather than on netflix)). I’d just encourage you to be kind to yourself and be curious about what might be driving this “laziness”, rather than immediately seeing it as a problem and beating yourself up about it.
I have the same issue but what I found is that using netflix and youtube as a reward after you get a piece of work done makes u more motivated. For example, try starting to do your work as soon as you get home and once you either finish an assignment / task OR you start to procrastinate then u can take a break and reward yourself for doing so! Then you should be able to get work done! Also, for netflix you should pause between each episode or each youtube video rather than in the middle so that you dont feel like youre missing anything and its easier to stop
One of my friends taught me this trick: if you want to get up and do something (go on a walk, a swim, pick up a book), just think to yourself, "If I get there and I don't want to anymore, I can always just turn around and go home."
Most of the time, you'll be happy with moving and won't turn around :)
Love this! “At the end of the day, all you’re doing is deleting a couple apps,” it really is so much more simple than we make it.
omg, true! i quit social media for a month and made a video about it, by the way, if you feel like checking it out (:
lucy! i love how real you keep it, i’m off of social media too except youtube and it really has improved my mental health for the better(: something about deleting social media is that often we feel we are the only ones off the grid but in reality there’s so many likeminded individuals like us out there. can’t wait for your next upload(:
Absolutely! If you look at the comments of these videos there are so many of us out there… so encouraging to hear we aren’t alone🥰!! Thank you so much for the kind words, it really means a lot
@@LucyAlllan your reply made me so happy! peace and love(:
Hey! I have a question. I'm also trying to get off social media, except youtube. How much time do you spend on youtube (or even netflix)? Since I catch myself watching youtube or netflix a lot instead of being productive.
@@Lilly-hk6qn if you find yourself spending too much time but don't want to delete your accounts, limiting your screentime or using website blockers works for me! i will block it on my phone and my laptop for some hours of each day when i want to be productive. knowing they are blocked helps my brain think about things other than that + is easier for me to focus on being productive. that's what i do with social media lately and it has definitely helped me!
@@LucyAlllan oui vrai
At the end of the day - I believe this:
- Social Media is a great tool if you use it to produce (instead of consume)
If you (behind this screen, yes you) improve yourself and create more will/discipline,
you can make wonders happen. My life massively shifted to being a producer that is present and happy.
my parents took my social media over a year ago. i was soooo pissed at the time *cue air punching* but i actually think it’s been good for me. the only thing that sucks about it is communicating with friends. almost nobody gets phone numbers anymore, but it differentiates between the people who actually care to get to know you. you have no idea how many guys just ghost you after they don’t get the response they want to “snap?” and it’s really helpful to weed out all of the douchebags who just want to hook up. totally recommend detoxing, voluntary or not.
Grace, in case you don’t know, your parents likely did this because they love and care about you. Much easier as a parent to let you be on phone all day. Much harder, but better for your well being to stop you. Thank them some day!
“Snap?” is so weak. Lmao, this is why dating is becoming harder (from what I’m seeing). It’s the equivalent of “wyd?”An ex bf of mine use to say that all the time. It’s so boring and shows no effort.
like seriously i hate those who text rude msg to anyone else without knowing anything even on social media everyone wants to be a cool by hating giving rude reply as they think that will make them turn into a bad bitch and those words that keep lingering on minds is all bcoz of social media umm glad to u for posting these things it made me encouraged💜thanks to uuu lucy
i remember subscribing right after your video about deleting social media, i can't believe it's already been six months! i deleted instagram more than a year ago and it's been the best decision. i hate how "important" social media are today, when i tell people i meet at uni i don't have instagram they are almost shocked. to me, it feels much better this way. great video lucy and love from italy ! x
Wow, happy 6 months to you haah! We aren’t alone on this journey 😅 so happy to hear you’re benefiting from the time offline
Same ☺️
@@abi_rff it is :( i hope you'll find your people, we're not weird for choosing to live in the moment and not online !
Gotta admit I also acted (kinda) shocked when my roommate told me he doesn't use social media. Not in a bad way tho, I was just really curious about the why and how and admired it
I also deleted Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and all other social media about 10 months ago and only a couple times did I wish I had it, but more often than not, I’m glad I don’t. I got a Facebook page again to find housing, and often I wish I didn’t have it. I also use TH-cam more than I care to admit. It’s hard and when I choose to be off my phone I notice how many people are on their phone. Happy more people are taking care of mental health and getting odd social media!
I decided to deactivate my instagram account 5 months ago and haven't missed it once ever since. In fact I have felt more peace and less negativity towards myself and have more time to live in the "real world". People my age (I'm 21) ask me how I do it and I tell them it was easy when you realize how little social media actually does for you in the long run. I'm glad to see other people in this generation turn away from the norm of living vicariously through others on their phones and promote healthy social habits! This is the first video of yours I have seen and I will be subscribing! xx
I dramatically reduced my social media usage about 9 months ago now. One of the best decisions I ever made. I had developed serious social anxiety trying to engage in activism online, and I felt better after just a few weeks. I didn’t give up on activism though - I just get my information from books and make my contributions in person.
I think the key thing is to take a realistic look at what you’re getting from social media and ask yourself if you can get that another way. Normally you can, and it often ends up being better than the social media version anyway
I deleted my socials last year. I did it a few weeks before a big move. The most notable thing for me was the fact that every time we stopped to have a break (from moving heavy house things, sofas, cabinets etc) id sit down and INSTANTLY start trying to find an app to scroll through. It was eye opening that in the downtime between jobs, i felt the only way to spend my free time was to scroll through things i dont find interesting...
I soon after found a lot of joy with sitting in the sun with a glass of cold water listening to the birds. Bliss.
i havent been on social media since August and it feels great knowing that i'm no longer attached to my phone anymore. being on your phone for too long can be very draining and seeing too much of people's business can be addiciting.
well said Clarissa
You’re right there Clarissa. Not only can it be addicting but also very depressive thinking you aren’t doing nothing in yo life just watching others live their best of lives. Ima delete my socials and work on myself. Doing more of what makes me happy and a better person. Focus more on my own journey and do better with myself… Thanks so much for the video :)
@@learnwithmanuella1036 yes, you should. I have gotten back to my true passions which was reading and writing.
Something I did while I was on my Instagram break was read books on my phone, or even keep physical books in my bag. If I had downtime, like being in a line or something, I always had something to do that was productive. This video is a sign I have to delete it again. Since going back, I started taking selfie’s again. It’s definitely not healthy for me.
Loved the video! As a preteen, I decided to stop using Snapchat and TikTok and my life has been different ever since. I’m a teenager now and my perspective on life has grown and improved so much. I’ve found my passions, my idealized life, and good friends. It was especially hard for me to go through Covid without these two main social media apps, but I got through it, and I feel better, healthier, and happier. I’d definitely recommend for others to try this long-term social media detox too!
Just turned 25 a few days ago and I have been off social media for 2 years now. I just got back on IG but as a private account with no pics just to follow celebs and architecture pages and its honestly more freeing to me. I always enjoyed person interactions and now that I get that more from true friends who want to see me means lot. I value other things all over again like I did before I got on social media as a teenager. Its simply freeing knowing that I no longer have to give someone a "handle" to follow me who will never talk to me again. Love the video!
Haven't used for 2 months n still going 💪
Ive been off of social for a year. What you said about people filling empty minutes with their phones (for example while waiting for the bus) is one the the things that annoys me the most nowadays. It's just 5 minutes, why can't you just look around for five minutes??..
Exactly Ana!
You literally look so much brighter and naturally happy. There's a sereine energy you're transmitting.
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thanks oriane xx
About the friend thing, i do wanna add though that it is a bit different with friends that live further away. Social Media can be an important way to communicate, and if that falls away and the friendship suffers under that, it does not have to mean that they weren't real friends - so i think the concern about that is sometimes really justified. Your video however is motivating me to delete all those apps that i really do not need to connect with others and that i tend to waste my time on...which quite honestly includes youtube as well, I'm glad i came across your video but i'd be kidding myself if i didn't admit that i only came here because i'm trying to procrastinate haha.
I would suggest getting their WhatsApp and calling them from time to time. As a traveller and someone currently living abroad, not having social media has not affected any friendships back home :)
@@LucyAlllan That's cool to hear that it works well for you even with long distance friendships! I have friends with whom that works as well, but i also have friends where social media just plays a more important role (even when i have their number). My point is more that friendships can be different, and the means in which you communicate or stay in touch doesn't have to be reflective of the quality :)
i deleted all of my social media too, i feel much lighter, less anxious and productive
i only have youtube bc sometimes it's very usefull
i love your videos! thank youuu!!!
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Im so happy you feel mentally better! If you get value out of TH-cam then you shouldn’t delete it😇
As with anything, self control and moderation are part of the key to balance your life. I try to look for videos that will teach me something to further my skills so I'm more productive. It's very tempting to look at "stuff" that's sucks your time and energy and I definitely fall victim to that, but if used the right way it can be beneficial to you and everyone you interact with. Just giving my penny worth of input! No judgement whatsoever. Find balance in everything.
Deleting tiktok was one of the best decisions ive made. I used to watch tiktok for hoooours, but now i have so much extra time!
Just disabling notifications and removing the icons from your first page on your phone or bookmarks is actually a great way of cutting hours without going full on delete mode... I deleted instagram because for me it was just a scrolling time sink. I kept facebook because where I live lot's of cafés and clubs use it to post their events and information surrounding those events, but I've disabled facebook notifications and removed the app from my homescreen which makes me scroll it far less often than I would before.
I had a baby at 18 (4 years ago) and I got rid of all my social media’s when I fell pregnant. I made a new Facebook with about 150 friends because of keeping in touch with old school friends and family etc. I am certain I would be a truly different person, in a bad way, had I not made this choice. I am very present and I just focus on my own life and those who I love. I am glad I’m not up-to-date with current trends because like you say, I’d much rather be up-to-date with the real world! I would like to get rid of my iPhone and just buy a good camera for memories next. Well done on your journey!!
It's so refreshing to see someone my age who has taken the same decision regarding social media! I deleted all my accounts three years ago. I don't really miss it at all!
so happy to hear you feel good about it :)
I love what you said about noticing that we tend to hop on our phone when we have a break of a few minutes. I was thinking about that last week, my compulsion to pick up the phone or do something, anything, if I had a 5-minute break, say in between tasks while cooking. Or having a podcast on, something to devote my attention to. Last week I actually tried not to do that during those short breaks in the kitchen, and it felt good; like you said, I guess it felt more like the days before social media (I was in college when FB came out). It’s still a habit for me to break, but it’s good to recognize that I do it. I’ve seen videos about not only ditching social media but also switching to a flip phone, and the idea of both is intriguing. Not sure if I could actually do it, but I like the idea of trying to limit myself to only checking once per day. I certainly notice that I spend way too much time on the phone doing really nothing important or meaningful. Anyway, love this video, thank you for sharing!
i deleted twitter, snapchat, facebook, and tik tok almost a year ago now and ive never felt better!! i love the term digital minimalism that you brought up because it so much nicer to have 1 or 2 platforms instead of 6 to check!! awesome video!
Love that!
I'm not gen Z but spend so many mindless hours scrolling thru social media. Been trying to be more productive but find myself still in the rut of laying in bed staring at my phone as you mentioned. Your video made me think and wonder why I'm living like this?! There's so much more to life out there! Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective on this ☺
You are so welcome!
i deactivated my main account last week and can't even access my other one, and it feels so good. i feel WAY more present -- i don't think we're supposed to know so much information about everyone's lives you know what i mean? and like what they're liking, where they are 24/7, everything they're thinking, etc. etc. it just leads to information overload sometimes which makes us more anxious !!! anyway love the video so much !!!
I have been social media free ( besides TH-cam) for almost 5 years now and I couldn’t be happier without it all!!
Nice Rachel
I’m the same! But honestly now my biggest problem is spending too much time on TH-cam. I’m considering giving that up too.. where is the happy medium? Do you limit your time on it daily? It’s so hard to not just grab my phone and check TH-cam whenever I get the chance. It’s just as bad as having social media for me.
@@YourCasey I feel you!! I’ve gotten to a point where I have watched all I can watch and have mindless watched dumb videos or horrible news on my feed or the random suggestions videos! So I recently bought a book so that when I have caught up with the channels I’m subscribed to and actually enjoy watching, instead of mindlessly start watching junk I pull out my book !!
This is such a great video! When my anxiety was really bad, I put my phone on silent for 6 months.
I quit social media in January (and I'm going to keep it that way forever) and I have changed so much. I finally know who I am and what I want. I haven't been this happy in so long.
Going into the new year without obsessing over other people. Social media started to get on my nerves and I got tired of the same people. Everything on it is fake. I’m gonna come back to this video a year later because I know I’ll be better and I won’t care. About it
Love that you have made this video! :)
I deleted my accounts a month ago after having severe anxiety and addition to social media.
I had chest pains and racing thoughts and could not focus. after two weeks of coming off of social media the anxiety finally stopped and has not come back. I totally relate to everything you say about it deteriorating your mental health.
I am in my 30s and very lucky to probably be the last generation to have an entire childhood in the 90s and early 2000s where social media did not exist and neither did smartphones to create screen and social media addiction.
Wow. So sorry about what you went through. Glad you took the bold step for your mental health. Interesting to note the social media toxicity can affect all age groups engaging with it. I've read somewhere that the human brain is not wired or evolved to welcome a thousand thoughts and people into it at a time which is what social media technically does.
Personally, I've found some social media groups can feel like being in classroom again despite having graduated from that class long ago. This isn't healthy.
In my 30s too and have had my fair share of the social media toxicity😂. I can laugh now because I've healed. I still use it as I can't help it due to work purposes especially but I use it with a lot of strong boundaries. Privacy tools like blocking, and unfollow buttons are my good 'friends'😀. The idea of moderation and using it mindfully, and minimally is wise.
I had a time in my life were I was off Instagram and tiktok and it was so nice. I still used snap but only to text my friends.
My life was more at peace and productive because I didn't have anything distracting me.
It takes a while to get used to it. But once you get there, you get there
true! i spent a month without social media and made a video about it, it was awesome (: you start living more in the moment and gets to see who are your friends for real
I'm a gen z too and like you i logged out of social media, this summer and it was so enriching i did so many things i know i wouldn't have bc i used to dedicate hours to my phone. And then i installed it again it's been a bit more than a month now and i am noticing how it's affecting me. So i logged out it again this week end for a much needed break i think. The real thing is that unlike what you shared i am still struggling to let go of it bc of many reasons but the point here is that when i question my self on the impact of social media on my life there are more "cons" than "pros".
My point here is just saying that asking this question to myself is making me think of how it can feel like a trap.
I mean maybe you’re not in the right stage to delete it so you shouldn’t 😊
GenZ like Lucy here are giving me the faith. I have a young girlfriend, also gen Z, and I have to say, that I am surprised by the level of maturity of her and her friends. Not that forced wannabe adult, nope, the real world one. I have faith in young people.
The Millenial.
We aren’t a half bad generation 😇
Im sorry buy you have a" young girlfriend" 🧐?
Am m thought the same lol what does he mean by saying “young girlfriend, also gen Z”?????
Mate are u born in 1996, 1997 or 1998 dating a 2001, 2002 and 2003 and below 😬🤨
@@borisjohnsonsson4088 pretty sure millienials are 1995 or below at least so it makes it even more awkward
My gosh! Having social media since 8 years old sounds kind of like a nightmare. I cherish my childhood memories of using my imagination whilst playing outdoors, loving to pour myself over books, and having tons of face-to-face time with friends. It's great you decided to get off of social media, as it is such a new addition to all of our lives. Genetically, we just haven't had enough time to adapt to the all-encompassing nature of the socials, which is why many people encounter addiction and mental health deterioration while using them. You are sticking to your guts and going back to what is natural for humans. Good for you!
I quit social media for half a year and then my friends thought I was dead 😅
I have autism and I am easily influenced by peoples moods around me or the overall environment.I quit social media due to my mental health deteriorating like a a bowl of melting ice cream, with all the negative hateful comments , death threats from internet trolls, and the infighting between which was my friends and family. So I had to stop because it affected my home and work life in a huge way. When I hit delete, it’s like a dark mass finally lifted and now I am much more happy, more empathetic,attentive with my surroundings. And just overall healthier.
I was working with a dude the other day. Every 2 minutes, he was glued to his phone sending snaps or screen shots or whatever Idk, It really slowed us down. It puts me off seeing how unproductive people are with snapchat so I'm not even bothered that I don't use it.
I use facebook and Instagram occasionally to catch up with a small amount of family and friends and it works great for me.
I think we could all do with less social media, it can easily become a dopamine addiction and doesn't allow you to fully live in the present moment.
That’s a very wise and mature view on this topic. I remember videos like that were extremely dramatic. “I used to have a computer and it poisoned my life but now I got rid of electricity in my house and became a millionaire entrepreneur productivity efficiency muscle hustle everyone with a phone is a loser”. I’m glad to see younger people being more grounded in reality. I don’t use many social platforms as well because I just don’t care about what they offer.
I recently deleted tiktok and noticed such a huge improvement in my mental health and anxiety! Love this vid
Tiktok is the woooooooorst! YOu got this girl!
@@LucyAlllan Thank you Lucy🥰
I remember when I was in middle school when cellphones and social media were just starting to become more commonplace, there was a huge moral panic about whether these things were rotting our brains. Endless articles of old people shaking their fists at clouds, having to write persuasive essays on these topics at school seemingly every term. It was an exhausting commentary because at the time, these things really just were a cool new way to socialize with our friends. I didn't feel "addicted" to social media until I was in university. It wasn't the issue people painted it to be in the early days, but turned into that issue over time when they were engineered to be so aggressively difficult to look away from.
I am so happy that you had been out of social media for half a year, out of that fake virtual reallity, that you had been so much productive learning how to do different things that bring you good dopamine and make you feel better with yourself and most importantly enjoying your time in real life. I love your content and I'm glad that you are happier since you quit those crap apps, love u🥰
Good job! Thank you so much
This video needs more promotion, more people need to learn what you have learned
I did the same around 4-5 months ago. All of its gone and i can deffinately say now it was for the better. I feel alot better mentally and more focused on my own life and goals. Awesome that you're talking about it I feel like more younger people myself included should think more about their use and if its healthy. All the best from australia
Perfect!
Deleting it put away my need to prove myself to everyone which was really toxic and feeding my ego now i got it in check
My social media journey has completely changed throughout the years. You won’t find me on Facebook, you won’t find me on Instagram, you won’t find me on tiktok, or reddit. I’ve completely deleted all of those accounts. The only ones still active are twitter (I have a healthy relationship w/ the app. I know most don’t but I have a pretty well curated timeline to avoid icky upsetting things) and Snapchat. My brain feels much happier just having those two. I like my bubble I’m living in.
I’m a few days in with deleting my IG & FB … this is encouraging, refreshing and timely! ❤️ please keep it up
You got this!
I am in the worst period of my life mentally and deleting social media has become a necessity for me now. I hope I never fall into this swamp again. I miss my old self.
Much respect for what you've done and your wise words. We know many people who keep saying they are going to quit social media but they never do; most of them don't even realize it is indeed a very brave decision that requires a great deal of determination and discipline. And not because they are addicted, but because they have grown up with it. It's all about learning to minimize the time spent on them and use it to our advantage in ways that can make us better.
I' m glad i am not the only one who stays off social media . Especially as i'm a teenager almost everyone of my age is on social media . But because of that i am a whole lot productive and i have tons of hobbies . And true fact about friends, those who are your REAL friends will find you and stay even if you are off social media . An inspiring video ! I hope this sets as an example of a still happy , wonderful life without social media.
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Yes, you are.!! Love from India.
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@@saidhanin2409 description says its Scotland
I am 19 & 8 months in. Not only have I gotten my mental health better, but I’ve also became a better person in general. Removing social media made me realize that there is much more to life than just group chats in Snapchat, posting pictures on Instagram, etc. I became more social with those around me, and have improved in school. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Note: At first it’s not easy. But the only way you can pull through is to focus on other things each day to take your mind off of the crave.
This is going to be why I'm deciding to limit my social media when i get older. I'm 14, deleted tiktok from my phone about 2 weeks ago, definitely has made some difference, both good and bad. I have instagram but it's solely for art inspiration so I don't have it on my phone and barely log into it. And hoping to keep it that way! :D
Also fourteen and recently deleted tiktok! I have so much more time now :DD
@@reuben3204 @- Silver Waters - do it and make it a habit before its too late hahahaa im 20 and im only just doing this now
I remember from back when I didn't have a phone in middle school when all my classmates did, I felt really awkward and out of place when everyone was on theirs and I was just sitting there. It gave me terrible feelings. To this day I would still not know what to do in a situation like that, and it gives me anxiety just thinking about everyone talking and me not knowing anyone and just sitting there silently That is to say that I think everyone who's able to do this is very brave and I look up to you all.
i am sober od tiktok for 5 months and i don’t think that i will go back to this
I did this for 4 years and it was the best decision ever! now I am done I am 25 and ready to come back To social media I feel much better! 😊
Good for you!
I deleted all of my social media 3 weeks ago and it's been so refreshing. I bet that if I hadn't done it I'd be even more stressed than I am right now.
The friends topic is a huge one for me. I have a lot of friends in my home town, far away from where I live, but not many around here. By watching what they post I get a glimpse on what they're doing with their lives and stay up to date. I'm scared that if I miss their posts I won't be up to date anymore at all and potentially "fall behind" (cause they obviously still meet up in real life, just without me). Not sure if it'd be half as bad as my mind makes it out to be, but that +the fact that I'm scared of being bored/having nothing to do is still holding me back from deleting them
I had a problem like this too, but I what I do is just simply log into the browser version to check out my friends and family and then simply just log out again in a period of time. Maybe once a week or twice a month?
The browser version of the apps sucks pretty much and that will prevent you from over scrolling I guess XD
@@AmIWhatIAm That's a good idea! I think I'll try that!
I'm not someone who spends so much time on my phone, but when I do, I cannot stop. Even working on the laptop gets super distracting. So many ads, so many messages notifications, things to look at and I cannot stop once I start. It's not easy for me to ignore it either. I've got periods without social media, even not having a working phone! Those are really some great and relaxing times for me. And if I have a thought oh I should check directions, or bus times, or Google that, but without a phone I can't and I just live in the experience. Wait an unknown amount of time, so what, ask for directions or find my way, and just continue in the moment without my phone constantly popping into vision.
I haven’t had most of social media for 3 years and just recently deleted tik Tok. I can vouch I feel like more of a real person and I focus so much more on my growth and I do not compare myself to others as often as I would of when I had social media. It’s become just part of my life not to share things on Snapchat Or Instagram and honestly it is much needed even if you don’t want to maybe test it out for a week and even a day if ur able and feel the difference!
deleting social media is the best thing that ever happened to me. i just thought about that. you spending your life thinking you have to prove you are something and have a life on social media. i end up realzing in the end i also tried to prove it to myself and spending so much time on social media made me feel even more worthless. since i am out of that its so weird listening to people talking about their social media addiction. i think you only realize how consuming it is once you are off of it. its so nice to do things for myself now and not to instagram it or whatever social media channels people use. i highly recommend it toeveryone to let go of all this pressure that comes with it plus you basically give away information about your lifes to social media companies without being paid by them. namaste 🙏
I am so glad for you!
I was away from social media for like 3 years .started using again few months back, at this point I feels as if I'm using it way too much.Think I'll go back to staying away from it.Thank you for pinpointing the facts😄🤗🙏
Thank you for doing this social experiment. I have been off and on with social media (especially Instagram) and after disconnecting from it, I really missed creating and gaining insight from other videographers. I decided to go back.. I think it's important to ask yourself why you feel the need to have the social media app and go from there. It's also important to follow accounts that are going to uplift you and benefit you in the long run (advice, self-help accounts, and like-minded people).
Thanks for sharing!
its been 3 years without a smartphone im totally happy and relaxed and its hard to see people using those smart phones and forgetting that they have so many things to do around them. by the way im using my laptop now!!!
Wow that’s so cool! How do you know where to go without google maps😯
@@LucyAlllan lol just don't move around much. Problem solved.
@@learnsec101 And how do you manage an office? Managers have started WhatsApp as an official app for communication.
@@priyankavarshney1 I guess you tagged wrong person. I didn't say anything about not using smartphone.
@@learnsec101 yup..my mistake
I deleted TikTok 6 Months ago and I don't miss it at all. I still got Instagram but i'm just checking on friends or doing Stories because i like to do them for myself and watch them back in the end of the day. I also got Twitter to quickly check on what's going on in the world and that's it. Not even Snapchat cuz when you break a streak some ppl just don't even bother to send you snaps again like???
As a 16 y.o. boy, I REALLY hope there is more and more girls teaching other girls to get on Dopamine Detox. I am proud of you. Yet I don t have the luck to meet friends like you and like the self improvement youtubers (like Hamza, Jordan Green, IceColdJT) , y'all really do be taking care of yourselves and you have my respect automatically !! Keep up the good work !
yes! people should really talk more about dopamine detox, i spent a month without social media and made a video about it, it was awesome (:
As a gen-z who deleted Snapchat in august I realized how much more happy I became life has been so much easier without it plus i have become sooo much happier.
I really admire you for doing this. I’m going to delete mine today. After reading about mark zuckerbergs plans to make the Facebook “metaverse” it was really scary and eye opening.
for me deleting tiktok made a huuge differnce - i felt like it was such a waste of time and it kind of captivated you and didnt let you go
I personally can't really afford to not use social media because of multiple reasons (such as friendships with people far away which I can't maintain otherwise etc), so my trick is to be off social media whenever I have holidays. I just tell my friends and family about it so they won't feel bad. It works very well, and I always feel relaxed afterwards :)
Am honestly feeling the best mentally and the most present in the moment that I've ever felt in the past 10 or so years, now that I've deleted the vast majority of my social media accounts. I think I subscribed around the same time you started the social media detox cause I found it funny how TH-cam recommended that video of yours video to me around the same time I had just come off myself. Congrats on the channel growing MASSIVELY!
Super happy for you Alex!
this is so cool! i also deleted my instagram (the only social media i had aside from youtube) and now there are times i even forgot that im “off” this social media thing. I did it because it was really affecting my self esteem and I couldn’t avoid the comparisons, beauty standards and all that. Now I really do feel so much better, especially not having this app that detonated bad thoughts for me and lots of anxiety, it has really change my process of learning self love and confidence. Also, I feel so much more present. I don’t know, it’s like I did a detox to my brain lol totally recommended (obviously, it’s not magic or a perfect solution, it just help you to live in a better way you every day)
good job Javiera!
i quit social media 2 months ago with my best friend, life has gotten so much better and I am motivating others to delete social media too!
I use social media because of my job. But I have several rules about it and about cellphone. I do not look at it while outside (on the streets or on the subway) I do not look at my phone at the gym, I do not check my phone while out with other people, I avoid the phone during my rest time or right before I sleep. This improved my life a lot, I even sleep better! As for instagram, I only follow inspiring things, such as journaling, and friends that I love seeing them doing well in life, it makes me happy rather than giving me anxiety.
this is something ive always wanted to do. i want to delete everything except youtube. my main reason for this is because of how much it distracts me from school and seeing you become so much more productive in school and with your hobbies without tik tok or other social medias is so refreshing and has really inspired me to delete tik tok for a while when school starts again. i really believe i can live so much better without things like tik tok consuming all of my attention just like you :)
such a great video. you really come across some great points and i wish our whole generation could watch this. i deleted tik tok because i was constantly comparing myself to the people on there and felt like i was never doing enough. i feel sooo much better and more in tune with the world. but, it’s weird being in highschool because a few of my friends will occasionally reference a tik tok and i had no idea what they’re talking about! 😅
I totally agree!
Grateful I we had out first computer (for the whole household) when I was around 14 and my first smartphone when I was already 26.
I got way better with social media, for me Instagram mainly is a marketing channel, that's it. And I don't stress over it anymore.
Great video! I went about a month without social media and that was amazing now I really want to go longer without it because I was really addicted and just too much negativity on it 👍
You can do it!
This is so true! Not being on social media gives you more time to do things you actually want to do. I am into reading a lot more and also feeling happier by living in the moment is helping me a lot!
i can relate soo much to this !! i deleted instagram 2 days ago and i feel so much better and relieved. i feel like i can experience life much more now and i know that i can chat with my loved ones via whatsapp :) very beautiful video referring to this topic !!
Ahh incredible news that you feel better without it😇
im a gen z aswell and a christian, i feel much better quitting social media especially tiktok and instagram, now i am less anxious and depressed, thanks for the video, God bless 💓
I have never seen a video by someone whose smile actually made me smile uncontrollably and brightened by entire day. :D
Ah wow this made my day so here we are, both bringing positivity aha! Thank you man☺️
Thank you Lucy! I just feel like I can't get anything done....I think, I will start my social media detox by unfollowing many, many people. I hope my Instagram will be like a safe place with only cool and inspirational things :)
I actually designed my own webpage, and put all my information, into that, for Life Coaching, self Care materials, and traveling Blogs. I got a Harley, and travelled around to country towns, I began trail, walking & running. I got a small notebook and Journal for personal growth, and put in polaroids, I study and have started writing my own material for my book.
can’t believe it’s already been half a year since that video!! wow, time really flies
Right??? Feel like that was a week ago😇😂
I’m 14 and decided to go off instagram last year. I feel a lot better, I am much more confident and happier.
i haven’t been on socials for 2 months. i have started going to the gym, reading, and finally feel like i’m in control of my life. i am living. :) 10/10 recommend!