8 Stoic Tips For Spending Less Time On Your Phone

[@DailyStoic]

Timestamps 00:00​ - Intro 00:57​ - Control Your Inputs 01:42​ - Decide how you’re going to be reachable 02:40​ - Sleep with your phone in the other room 03:23​ - Start phone-free mornings 04:00​ - Get a smartwatch 04:36​ - Get AirPods, too 04:48​ - Get rid of social apps 05:28​ - Don’t use your phone for entertainment at all

[@beast8408]

Bruh I used my phone like my whole day

[@heatherdawnpipke1902]

Oops 😶

[@cameronmacdonald8394]

Thank you for including these! I'm much more likely to actually watch a list video with timestamps than one without.

[@FutureMindset]

Love the selective ignorance part. I once heard that if we're in an ocean of knowledge, we shouldn't try and drink all the water, we should learn to swim across it. We don't need to know everything.

[@FelipeKana1]

Good point.

[@GabithWhyborn]

Yes and it is impossible to know everything. Plus, knowing a lot of things intellectualy isn't the best knowledge.. the best knowledge is known by experience (without science, beliefs, words, langage....), you can reach it by meditating, contemplating, krishna yoga or even DMT, ayahuasca, LSD or mushrooms...

[@leotrif6739]

This video came out in the perfect moment for me. After 1 year of lockdown, I’m addicted to reading news (I refresh news pages too many times to be healthy ) and social media drains my time with nothingness. Anyone else like me??

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Same - so easy to fall into this without realising

[@nsideoutn8439]

I’ve gotten stuck on social media but haven’t even checked in like 3 days. But I’ve never been into the news. We’re in the Information Age, if something is important enough, you will hear about it elsewhere.

[@FelipeKana1]

Yes, the pandemic has hit hard on this matter. But to be honest, my KZbin usage was way too high already before it

[@moomoomagoo370]

I spend entirely too much time looking at houseplants on Reddit and KZbin videos.

[@natecook06]

It’s been really helpful for me to break my screen habit by being intentional and setting boundaries. First, no multitasking. When I’m turning on the screen, it’s with focus and intent. It’s like shopping with a firm list vs just browsing the grocery store aimlessly. No scrolling while I’m talking to someone, no checking pings while I’m in a meeting, and no videos while I’m doing other work. When I’m using my phone (or iPad or PC), it’s for a specific purpose, even if that purpose is to watch KZbin recommendations for the next 30 minutes (and disable autoplay). These days, I’m asking myself “is this KZbin video how I want to spend the next 7 minutes of my life?” It’s a surprisingly potent question that helps me turn away and do something else. As for boundaries, I have no screens after 9 PM and no screens in the bedroom. I sleep so much better. A past benefit was that I’d get out of bed quickly in the morning because I was bored without my screens, but that has faded with my decreased addiction. Nowadays, I just find it interesting how constantly stressed my wife is with her phone and email dominating her attention when she’s going to bed, waking up in the middle of the night, or waking up and browsing before getting up. I know that didn’t work for me and it’s a reminder of the pain that my disciplined behavior helps me avoid.

[@rdyt0]

That phone-free morning idea is incredible!

[@mrw9513]

"It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them" Epictetus

[@goalhuntproductions3053]

It's hard to beat a person who doesn't give up! Keep working, be disciplined, stay consistent and you will be successful.

[@workinprogress0123]

I don't know but Ryan's style of explaining is addictive.... Really really addictive and that's for sure that this man has changed me for good.

[@kmiloxix]

I was journaling today about this, thanks Ryan!

[@muhammadnurhusainirusmana7793]

This the last i use youtube on my phone, thank you so much ❤ i want to break the chain to stop using social media, i fell useless cause i dont have time to reach my real goals.

[@beeguy300]

Hey Ryan, have you ever considered making your own edition of Meditations? What I mean is Meditations but with you walking us through its contents. I think a lot of us would easily pay for a book like that.

[@MosesRabuka]

“Be the one in control not the one being controlled, you wanna make sure you are using the phone not the phone is using you”

[@st3v3z1]

I truly appreciate you Ryan. It is nice to have people in this world that I can look up to and relate to. Thank you.

[@jones1618]

Best advice of the decade (or two)! Our attention and will power are like iron filings and phones and social media are like 5 pound neodymium magnets. That pull is so strong especially if you have some other excuse to touch the phone like (as you said) using your phone as a watch. That is true for almost 90% of all people under 30 I know.

[@jonathonestrada3814]

Thank you for this. My life is pretty chaotic or so it seems. The more I think about it, it’s just poor time management. I’ve recently started reading about stoicism, and journaling. I never knew there was this way of living or seeing the world. I am constantly glued to my phone or my TV for longer than I care to admit. As of today I’m deleting all games, FB, unnecessary notifications off my phone.

[@mrw9513]

Ryan another exceptional piece of content, that is so relevant to modern minds. 100% agree People should use technology with temperance. Hope you have a great week and Best wishes and stay safe and well to you and your family buddy

[@nsideoutn8439]

Ryan with a Maiden shirt on!? 🤘 Haven’t checked social media in about 3 days. But I love my phone, for all the good reasons of course. Learning Spanish with Duolingo, a FREE app that is REALLY good. I do Elevate, vocabulary builder, Sci-show. How else will I get my daily stoicism!? Lol

[@lessmore444]

We’re paying, willing subscribers to carrying attention hijackers in our pockets. Reclaiming attention has become my 21st century challenge of choice.

[@taabishkhanself-improvemen7331]

Social media definitely can be a double edged sword. Just remember always, *if it's free, then YOU are the product*

[@hugoantunesartwithblender]

Not if is open source

[@adams13f]

Ryan ive read 2 of your books and plan on getting them all what an inspiration to so many keep it up man your saving lives.

[@DronesTwinkies]

Ryan yes i loved all your books, i highly recommend these books as well "Digital Minimalism : Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World" and "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked" by Adam Alter and of course "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life" by Mark Manson

[@andreibalintx]

Keep it up Ryan!

[@brennancarter7721]

I needed this video so badly.

[@alanmcmichael6406]

Me too!!

[@zaikdesdecali]

❤❤❤ great job Holiday.

[@DiovaneBianchin]

This video is just what I'm looking for, in the exactly moment. Thanks Ryan!

[@Tblack357]

That's a brilliant room. What an awesome library!

[@jasonarriola723]

Awesome video, thank you.

[@sarahj2073]

You're doing really important work. I am so appreciative of who you are and what you are doing here and in Life. Much Much Love.

[@CB-kf9pg]

I'm learning to hate my phone. I want to go back to the eighties😂

[@cotillion137]

Love your videos - they have been a huge inspiration lately. Not really buying the smart watch thing. I feel like it just closes the gap between you and your phone and attracts more of your attention.

[@lacplesis484]

This is something everyone should see... This is gold! Good vid!

[@AndrewDineen]

Why does it seem like I discover these videos right when I need them?

[@arfin97]

"Whatever the opposite of philosophy is, your phone is that thing" - Ryan

[@marcuspietarinen2678]

Thank you, needed to hear this

[@MikeRondeau00]

The things you own, end up owning you.. good video.

Curious. Just watched an episode of the Kung Fu 1972 TV series, and that idea was all over the place, both from the Taoist and Franciscan sides of the question. "The Chalice." But the Taoist version had been mentioned before in other episodes. There are many points of contact among Stoicism, Taoism, Christianity, Spinoza's God, and other views. Most curious.

[@karthiknmurthy]

Great video ryan.. thanks

[@DRFelGood]

Ryan, Thank You for your continuous research and intel flow to all of us (me) My Best Always, Jesse

[@builtnotbornpodcast1517]

So good. Ty!

[@victoriacastro3944]

This video has come at the right time for me. Thank you very much. 😊

[@rond.2408]

When you do social media, you are putting a “For Rent” sign in your brain.

[@therichmanguru]

Thank you for sharing your priceless advice and wisdom with us Ryan, you are my mentor. Thank you 🙏

[@D.E.Middleton]

Thank you.

[@coachtetchannel]

These are great Ryan! Appreciate all you do for us 😃

[@eashwarmurthy]

I have disabled all notifications except phone calls. Set a time period to use social media apps. No phone before breakfast and after dinner.

[@srimathi5116]

Needed this right now.... thank you 🙏🏼 🧡

[@NATJANOFF22]

Wow are those books behind Ryan ?

[@naviapoirot5451]

just started my social media detox and im on my 2nd month

[@josephdeleon3716]

I'm on my 4th month keep it up!!!

[@andrecalatre]

I found out these last weeks that a good way to increase my focus and get stuff done while homeworking is literally throwing my phone to the other side of the room (into my bed) after I used it to login.

[@RickReedPhD]

Great video - but I want to know more about that monster-sized book tower behind you. :)

[@katyfranklin7225]

Do you have suggestions for those who are responsible for responding to emergencies? I am responsible for responding to healthcare emergencies when on call and must have my phone with me at all times. I struggle to find balance.

[@naimrahman1578]

A comment to tell the algorithm that this is important.

[@Intuitivelogicalintrovert]

Awesome video

[@adamdrumgiles]

Great video & useful tips.

[@anitaelghandor7295]

You are so right.👍

[@MrKirby2367]

I have DELETED all social media save KZbin as it’s my substitute for tv and movies and I use it for kindle . I can say without a lie that the only time I touch my phone is to answer a rare call and text play Spotify on my morning walks or to use as a watch ( I don’t own one). My battery lasts a day and a bit and I have no underlying angst about an argument I was having over nothing to someone I didn’t know in a unknown location of I don’t know where. My life and brain have opened up and amazingly my unnoticed stress levels have disappeared. I feel like I’m not missing anything and gained a significant portion of my brain and life back.

[@benkenobi_]

I use my phone to listen to the daily stoic podcast, and other philosophy stuff especially here on KZbin. But the KZbin part is very tricky 😬

[@IrisBb7]

I also use the "emergency call" excuse. Do you know how many emergency calls I have had in my life? One. Did I answer it? No, because I was having a conversation with someone else :/

[@Hdbdhrhr]

ok I'm agree with you 90% ... I don't have social app, I don't watch TV since 2017 .... no Netflix ... but I do have KZbin because otherwise I wouldnt watch your video

[@laurenzojames]

I need this reminder. I want to dictate my action not be a slave with my actions.

[@richeremarcotte6880]

Loved the Iron Maiden t-shirt!!

[@thisone2540]

A very important topic

[@clubdevelopgrow8416]

انصافا خیلی محتوای خوبی است ممنون رایان

[@carlotapuig]

I don't have a smartphone, just a cellular phone for calls and text messages.

[@280StJohnsPl]

EXCELLENT !

[@baileyholmes8985]

Woo in the first hour!!

[@FirstnameLastname-mq1hp]

Social dilemma is good film on this topic🎥

[@SuziNils]

This is brilliant! Thank you for your great information and teachings. BUT…. the part here about being a little ignorant by choice is the thing I have found caused good, moral, religious people I know to ignore so many serious infringements to happen in our society that have resulted in us here in the U.S. to now live under a tyranny that we’ve never before experienced since our founding. MOST of my friends and acquaintances in my circle purposely ditch their devices, observe a strict sabbath, etc….and they also are completely CLUELESS to the extremely threatening and dangerous laws, senate bills, overreach etc that have been quietly creeping in here in CA that now has created a place where the sovereignty of the INDIVIDUAL FAMILY to be seriously threatened. They CHOOSE to cover their eyes in order to “have peace”: We’ve lost many rights as parents because good, Christian/Jewish/ Muslim etc parents chose to take soooo much time avoiding the “stress” of daily news and the world. I’m just saying way more of a balance than you suggest here is VITAL to us not continuing to allow more of our freedoms being taken away from us while we take our leisure time. More people are actually living like you suggest, than you think. And too much of that has led to those who are in charge to quietly take away so many precious freedoms and morality we used to have.

[@samratchattopadhyay3057]

Are those books behind your chair in that shelf ? Or it's an art ?

[@TheDhammaHub]

The "best" way to avoid harmful behaviors is by experiencing some of the negative consequences first-hand... sadly, few can learn it without

[@LauraBellanova]

🙏🔝 greatings from italy

[@scox7748]

set timers on apps. Samsung has Digital Wellbeing, it's good. I couldn't believe my stats, 6hours a day on my phone. Dropped to 2 hours by using timers on apps.

[@danielashman1753]

Error in the video. Misattributed quote. It wasn't Marcus Aurelius it was actually Hannibal Lector who said, "First principles. Of every particular thing, ask what is it in itself? What is it's nature?"

[@raymondtendau2749]

If you can break the link between feeling tones and cravings.‐If you can be with the pleasant without chasing after it,with the unpleasant without resisting it,with the neutral without ignoring it.Then you have cut the chain of suffering.At least for a time. ‐Rick Hanson ,Buddha's Brain.

[@hugoantunesartwithblender]

That's easy, is like using pomodoro

[@lpgoog]

Observation: Marrying young [Like Ryan & Cal Newport] has a positive effect on focus & productivity. Being single [mating game] is very time/energy intensive 😝💰📊📉

[@labornurse]

I agree ( got married at 22) but marry wisely, or they will take you down with them.

[@lovinaodey614]

How can I get the book please?

[@hugoantunesartwithblender]

I agree, but I prefer read the news in my phone than television. In my phone I just see them for 2 mins. People sometimes spend hours in television news

[@workinprogress0123]

"airplane mode can be a lifestyle" - Austin kleon

[@heavymeddle28]

I usually defend everything about stoicism but how is stoicism supposed to pay my WiFi provider so I can increase my screen time? 🤔 😊 ❤️

[@graphics12]

I’m trying to spend less time on my phone so I will make a list on how much time I used it everyday. Will be edited every day Day 1: 2h 41M

[@borncrazy143]

Awesome 👍 shirt iron maiden.

[@CreativeSoul101]

Is an alarm clock a good idea for me?. I use my phone for an alarm and music only in mornings. I been getting out more limting myself to youtube scrolling for one hour. I found Instagram useless and i didnt use it alot so i deleted it.

[@leerotzien2380]

I use my phone at night in my room if I need an important alarm and I listen to healing sounds most nights. Self control matters…

[@pablol4749]

I’ve been distracted 4 times by my cellphone while watching this video.

[@SangNguyen-lt9om]

A garage full of books reminds me of somebody lol

[@theborderline3616]

I'm watching this on my phone😋

[@حتىيغيروامابأنفسهم-م5م]

if youtube had twice-to-like clicks i'd have hit them both for all of your videos

[@Peter_Parker69]

Get off facebook, twitter and instagram - Marcus Aurelius

[@diegatzo10]

I got the automatic close captions activated and it translated Epictetus to epic cheetah, it would get really confusing If I were watching this with the sound off.

[@DoItNutrition]

If it’s an actual emergency, call 911.

[@Fourwedge]

How am I gonna learn from your videos without watching videos on my phone?

[@vanpore6326]

Using a phone makes me sad I don't know why yet this is the answer

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

Watching this vid on my phone

[@diogocorreia4862]

You are saying to have less inputs, to block stuff, but then in the end recommend more stuff. I understand but it’s still more or less contradictory

[@hip-hopman6636]

While we're scrolling, life passes by -seneca

[@axucaroso]

My brother kives his life very well without a cellphone. He may be right.

[@UnovianPrincess]

What if you wanted to read one of those books behind you that's kind of in the middle of the shelf? LOL Do you put the lesser books in the middle cause you know you'll never read them again?

[@bilateralgalaxy1743]

Put it away

[@formisfunction1861]

Fucking genius!

[@granda675asturias5]

The best is to use dumb phone

[@Lucas-ni3xp]

Well from a philosophical and psychological point of view aren't we all slaves of something up to a certain extent?

[@NSS6160]

Yeah that’s what I was wondering too, I don’t think we can say the concept of stoicism escapes the idea of slavery, but it’s a far better slavemaster than average things we can find ourselves enslaved to. The catch with thinking like that though is it doesn’t give that same motivation to escape the things you’re enslaved to. It’s much more rewarding to say I’m going to get freedom than to rather say I’m going to get a better slave master

[@harrietcraig7817]

I think Ryan is closely related to Fred Gwynne.

[@zaynumar0]

We're all addicted to our phones . Fuck it