DELETING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR 30 DAYS CHANGED MY LIFE

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I decided to delete social media for 30 days. It changed my life... I'm never going back to my old ways, now that i've seen the other side.
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[@kaleybreen3025]

The first thing I noticed after quitting social media, was how much everyone else was using their phones.

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

yeah it can get quite annoying but its hard to realise you cant change it so it makes you feel bad

[@Seggsier]

Yes it’s kinda sad

[@kaleybreen3025]

@@strawberryjpeg6000 you mean other people using their phones... or yourself?

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

@@kaleybreen3025 other people like if you are in a social situation, our automatic responses now is to go on our phones w people but being someone w/o social media is a different perspective of that. doesn't mean its bad its just you realise how weird and impactful it is after

[@Senapses]

Same, its insane yo. Literally ppl are walking while looking down at their phones. I don't go on my phone outside, other than phone calls. And I'll always follow that rule

[@huggingpuppy2613]

"Delete social media off your phone for seven days" This is when you know that the KZbin channel is real there telling you to stop watching them. Respect

[@jolenerangel8994]

That's 7 days off KZbin but enough time to be back for their next video

[@raidwipe]

They likely wont put out another video for the next 7 days. Don't big this up more than it actually is.

[@jolenerangel8994]

@@raidwipe "we'll see you next week". Pretty sure if they don't intend to post next week they wouldn't have added that in

[@larsheldring4805]

Amazing comment! Indeed, respect for Yes Theory.

[@ameliawilliamson2848]

They’re

[@august5447]

Well I wish I could also start my day with a quick jog and surfing here in Canada

[@ElleAngeles]

Haha surfing part same here

[@kaylazaremba3515]

Oh my god I would love to surf

[@svetabaeva4219]

Here here

[@ruthplayspubg7648]

I’m a kid who lives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and there’s nothing to do especially during quarantine...

[@RyanPoutine]

Ive surfed at the west Ed mall before on their fake wave machine. If you live in bc Canada your closer to the ocean. I used to live in Alberta tho.

[@bossmangj8258]

This makes me realize that so many people have unrecognized talent and don’t do anything with their life’s because there to obsessed with their phones.

[@ammamam3618]

And I'm one of those people and I'm a kid

[@onine1396]

@@ammamam3618 are kids around you the same? you guys are growing up with this stuff all around you

[@sophieevans8432]

@@onine1396 yep. Im 15 and I told my friend I deleted tiktok 8 months ago, and she was like... what do you do

[@randomrandom5316]

Right? Artists like Da Vinci or great minds like Tesla might have not have achieved what they have achieved if they were born in our time coz they might be busy watching tiddies on instagram, they could be those e-boy tiktokers

[@alinakorovina681]

ABS-O-LUTELY. I used to spend every spare second creating designs and illustrations that I was crazy about and that gave me SO much joy to create. Over the years that inclination had gradually been slipping away as I devoted so much more time and energy to instagram, to where I never reached for my sketchbook at all. I thought I'd just lost the passion. I quit instagram last week (not for the first time, but absolutely for the last), and I've already started drawing and writing again, almost involuntarily. I'm being pulled like a magnet towards the blank pages whenever I have down time, and things are flowing out. This is only the beginning, the withdrawals haven't even finished. I'm so excited to see where this chapter leads, I'm so much more determined to make something of my gifts after realising I spent so long throwing them away! Can only imagine what incredible undiscovered talents are being stifled by social media addiction...

[@RedZeno]

Me : *watching this video on my phone* Me : This is such a good message Me : *clicks on another Yes Theory video* Thomas : Am I a joke to u?

[@maroes1221]

RedZeno same 😂😂😂

[@kkevinypastor]

Loooooool

[@aprilbeauclerc6382]

Same 🤣

[@georgelindsay4371]

but then he must aLLLLLLSo want views lmaoo

[@juliamibuy2749]

i feel like whenever people stop using socials youtube is the only thing that ppl keep n yano what? thats ok lmaooo

[@salvatoreferma3118]

Social media connects you closer to people far away, and creates distance between you and the people close to you.

[@MASTERMIND2368]

If you watched the whole video, you would know Cal mentioned that this was the positive side for social media, just social media is not a replacement for real life, and mindless scrolling is not good for you

[@salvatoreferma3118]

I did watch it entirely, it‘s just a saying that i recently heard and instantly came to mind.

[@heatwole]

Excellent way to put it

[@kailani_mcgovern0526]

Salvatore Ferma that's what phone calls are for 😂😂

[@bri20902]

or letters to make it for old school lol @@kailani_mcgovern0526

[@ChillingMysteriesTV]

Leaving social media and having no friends is a whole new level

[@omar90s91]

- Is the same shit, before the internet i would still be alone and bored, so is the same deal.

[@royannegw1004]

It’s great motivation for me to go to work and be friendlier to my coworkers though 😂

[@chrissmith1152]

the boredom is unbearable

[@Maob08]

No social media, make new friends

[@miguelgt2010]

Are you describing me?

[@palaks3330]

Me: not understanding what the big deal was *opens screen time* *11 hours 17 mins* Me: shook and contemplating life choices

[@piyushnandurdikar9234]

lol Quarantine has worsened the situation.

[@palaks3330]

Piyush Nandurdikar so true, plus it’s not like we have the motivation to learn something

[@ammamam3618]

I'm 10 and I have like 16-19 hours of screen time

[@Aknahsus]

@@ammamam3618 You must be watching a lot of Peppa Pig.

[@ammamam3618]

@@Aknahsus I don't watch Peppa pig..

[@toscae]

I immediately wanted to delete the youtube app, but was like damn no I need to finish watching this video first

[@Mohit-iu3ge]

Sameeee!! Lmao.. I deleted all social media apps but I just watch a couple yt vids per day now which are related to my studies and a vid of yes theory whenever it drops :D

[@rome3563]

Holy shit we can relate!

[@liamsonrobert]

Relatable 😂😂

[@rymc3437]

KZbin is still less toxic than other social media like instagram or twitter, you can find interesting content there

[@hauntme5697]

Sammeee

[@YesTheory]

In order to regain control in your life, you must rethink your relationship to social media, rediscover the pleasures of the offline world, and reconnect with your inner self through regular periods of solitude. Try deleting social media for 7 days and replace that time with offline activities that you value. I promise it will change your life. It surely changed mine, and I’m never going back to the way it used to be...

[@me9949]

first

[@utkaaaaa]

i also suggested that idea sometime before :D

[@utkaaaaa]

@@me9949 me is first xD

[@JewishGirlRox]

Social media? I threw away my smartphone.

[@ezzeldeenmalek]

I STARTED DOING THAT ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND THIS GAVE ME A GIGANTIC BOOST AND MOTIVATION I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH AND THANKS THOMAS FOR BEING A HUGE INSPIRATION YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH THIS VIDEO MEANT TO ME !!!!!!!!!!!

[@strigiformes5434]

When school forces your daily screen time to 8 hours

[@thebasedchad5239]

Fuck school no seriously fuck school

[@coastalbeaches7181]

bruh It's so annoying

[@CC-bj5jq]

the school system is sus

[@florenceleclerc1154]

after only 14 days, he seems so much calmer...

[@qalinle1231]

Yh

[@amalyagoub1560]

I have been living without social media from a year now.. A lot changed in my life, i read over 60 books, i changed my lifestyle, I learnt new things, started learning new languages, I got back to drawing, i started to wake up early and sleep early and i found that this actually suits my lifestyle decluttered a lot of unnecessary stuff in my house, came to the concept of minimalism where i started to live with less items. getting rid of social media is the best decision i have made in my life

[@Theone12328]

God bless you 🙏

[@amalyagoub1560]

@@Theone12328 Thank you !

[@amalyagoub1560]

@M E it's okay! Waking up early is a myth, maybe it suits me but not everybody. Maybe I'll be productive more by waking up early but others are more productive during the day by waking up late.

[@armyfangirlimnida9393]

were the same...

[@dragonborn32501]

Dog.....how did you type this comment if you got rid of social media? Unless your using it again, but your comment is saying otherwise

[@Aschenputtel2009]

Just deleted Instagram and Facebook. They didn't spark joy anymore.

[@misthename7091]

I relate to this on maximum level 😌🙏

[@kerimberdigadamov1604]

Let’s go Lisa! I’m joining you.

[@md.nazmulhassan9505]

After quiting social media I understand how much I compared my life with others.

[@xCitrusHDx]

Damn it's been more than 4 years for me already without social media. I'm never looking back again. This video helped me immensely. Thank you Yes Theory

[@marlena8492]

Does anyone else feel guilty for watching this video?

[@connorkenway6845]

haha, true

[@oayhammouda]

The problem here is that he thinks 2 hours a day is bad. I do 7-9 hours a day 😂

[@luciferslettuce]

Hell no.

[@sofiayay2485]

Nah

[@Christinacalm]

yes i super guilty and I know if I did this would fail

[@milesmaggi5400]

To think I am using Social Media to watch this video.

[@enlathestrange]

I’m using the chrome app. I deleted the KZbin app so I only watch when I’m at home on WiFi

[@StranGeYT247]

@@enlathestrange why though

[@AlexA-iy6jk]

@@enlathestrange smart

[@rowandowdall4741]

@@enlathestrange same

[@Nina-856]

@@enlathestrange It's a great start, but when you are home for the entire day, you are going to be spending most of your time in KZbin?

[@nelsonzampieri3756]

I‘d love to watch a follow up into this, how is it after 2 years? Have you came back to your old habits? Are you still trying to be out of social media? Thanks guys, your videos are awesome

[@charliexoxox]

"if you're feeling an instinct that has been around for a long time, be wary of fulfilling it with something that's been around for ten years" whoa

[@GeorgiesLaughter2626]

You guys should try a zero waste week next! :)

[@williamholtgordillo4375]

Make it a month!

[@wealthiness]

What's wast?

[@aguacateamidala2173]

@@wealthiness I think she meant waste ;)

[@glebtutik6898]

А вот это классная идея. Особенно, если поставить за цель вообще не создать никакого мусора. Чтобы прямо ZERO waste!

[@libbywickham4169]

Fr!!!

[@yoco4124]

Anyone else notice the higher production quality

[@VedantFalcon]

Yes! The Wim Hof video made it clear.

[@th3proman]

they switched to premiere pro

[@homed1765]

yoco will smith gave them such cash

[@MalteSpieltYT]

well they have 4 editors :D

[@princessdiamz3687]

Yasss I want that too😩

[@matildabangs73]

This makes me want to chuck my phone out the window and go travel the world (After quarantine lol)

[@kianbull7053]

Need a travel buddy?

[@aidenfitzgerald2428]

bro u said this 7 months ago and it’s still going on

[@sinterklaas8611]

Good luck with that

[@thefantasticone5623]

@@aidenfitzgerald2428 bro u said this 8 months ago and it's still going on ;-;

[@lilianab4756]

😄

[@RICHARDROLLINSONDESIGNPHOTOGRA]

I freaking love you guys, this has been the best thing for me in the last few years and especially now during COVID-19. 4 years ago I trashed my TV and now limited social media too has been a breath of fresh air 🙌

[@davidb178]

Thomas: Uploads this YesTheory views for the next 30 days: 📉

[@underrock8707]

David B jezzzz😂

[@EvelinaNestecka]

Hahahhahaa👏🏻👏🏻

[@lilykern8200]

HA

[@bentong9854]

🙌🏻👏🏻

[@deschlong]

David B 😂😂

[@leokvxch3161]

YES THEORY VIDEO IDEAS: 1. Zero Waste Challenge 2. Hosting a Talent Show 3. Trying out one job on one day 4. “Art from scratch” = raalizing that we can find beauty in everything all around us 5. Behaving like a Tourist in your hometown and maybe even discovering new things from a new Perspective 6. Collaborations with other KZbinrs (depending on what channel they have) - Make-up: Trying Drag? - Food: Eating something that you hated as a child - Travel: Race Time! Whoever arrives to a chose destination ANYWHERE on the planet wins ;) 7. Trying to make someone (a subscriber maybe?) famous 8. Get hired as an extra for a movie/show & fuck things up 😜 not in a bad way obviously 9. TED talk? 10. Live Tinder? Similar to Jubilee’s version or as seen on the late late show 11. Behave like you are a celebrity and look what happens 12. Try to become local legends lol. (as in, do something around your neighborhood/city that people will remember for a long time and will tell tales about) 13. Fly to one subscriber who will turn 18/21 and host their birthdayparty (fyi I’ll be turning 18 in August 😌) 14. Run for President 2020 ;)

[@grlfromvenus]

Leo Kvxch I love the birthday party idea. I would want them to fly me somewhere for my birthday though lol (mine is in september)

[@fershuzarazua]

They already gave a TEDtalk. They even got tattooed by the youngest tattoo artist (who also has a TEDTalk)

[@leokvxch3161]

fershuzarazua Oh nice, I didn’t know that :)

[@MaxTalksMovies]

Number 14 is my favorite

[@d4yzr3kt40]

PLEASE DONT TRY DRAG PLEASE

[@toadster5519]

One of the most amazing things about social media is connecting to others around the world, but it also brings our social skills down sometimes if we replace interacting through a screen rather than real life with people around us.

[@franzliszt9400]

He says you can become depressed. Well i got depressed by watching this video and then seeing how much time i use my phone a day. I have decided not to use social media in a month too! Thank u for your inspiration.

[@oscarfyrk9167]

So inspired I closed down youtube before the video ended.

[@rouvenlink5072]

Oscar Fyrk loll

[@aaron022804]

That's the power of how yes theory never lies

[@deschlong]

Oscar Fyrk same

[@LifeofSelene]

And then opened it again to comment :P

[@aliveforlife]

😂

[@gabekunin7831]

How are we supposed to stop using our phones if you keep posting these amazing videos?

[@padscraft]

Use the computer only to watch these videos! 😄

[@Henry-xe8gs]

@@padscraft 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Bea-le9tl]

Download every thursday and Sunday to watch then delete again😂✌🏻

[@starstencahl8985]

Minimize your social media usage to the most valuable stuff, it’s already a big difference

[@connorgreen8880]

They only post like once a month now though. Or is there somewhere else they've been posting that I haven't seen?

[@gracehattery6942]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve watched a decent amount of your videos and I have to say this is one of my favorites. I find myself often struggling with my time management a lot and I always just barely get things done. I struggle with waiting for the last minute to do school work or studying. KZbin for me has become almost an addiction and I mostly watch pointless videos. This video was really eye opening and seeing someone delete was extremely motivational. Thank you so much!

[@patrixborade]

Left social media on 21st July 2019 just there on KZbin since then for motivational videos like yours. Glad to see I’m not alone there’s many more who have quit it & are feeling better about it.

[@-john2g3]

3,5 hours per day ? pff those are rookie numbers

[@witheredbonnie9434]

yeah i do it from 8am to 2am

[@lordboros7742]

24/7

[@slimbeatz4125]

shang shut up loser

[@dazman1127]

@@jukomi5019 yeah, shut it boomer

[@richyb4561]

@@jukomi5019 relax it was a joke. Sort of...

[@randyelliott3418]

I did it for a year and three months and you really learn to appreciate the world in a different way. It’s amazing

[@abhijaymathur1677]

Wow man that's really great!

[@jerrenrhyndress8305]

Whyd you stop?

[@keana172]

Randy Elliott that’s amazing !

[@randyelliott3418]

Principle of the Thing it got to be an obsessive habit of checking my phone and I hated that. I just downloaded it recently and made it a more controlled thing to use to my advantage.

[@nour-cs1rq]

are you in school? if you are, how did you manage to balance both of those things because i’m in 8th grade in an IB school. so we use laptops and emails a lot. did you have that same problem or was it a little easier for you?

[@norah-xe5sf]

you are a true influencer. you've inspired me to delete all my social media apps. i have been feeling restless and it doesn't go away just by scrolling through Instagram and seeing the things I want to have and places I want to be. you are truly changing my life through your videos, truly speaking to my spirit. thank you, thomas.

[@vincentpiano123]

You are changing people's lives. Every single video I'm watching tears me up as I fully grasp the lack of seizing the moment in my own life.

[@tinius7mosvold807]

Make an app that challenges people daily to perform acts of kindness or things that are out of their comfort zone. The app could have a section for fears and insecurities and that could help personalise the experience of the app. Another idea for the app would be that it could arrange meet ups for fans and fan-organised events which push forward the ideals of spontaneity, kindess and seeking discomfort

[@onenighttoremember]

Perfect!!!

[@legendofawesome6470]

Aye

[@dnp8839]

Love this idea. Like this comment guys!!!!!

[@Moorddeus]

Wow I love this idea!

[@WiktorBobecki]

Yes!! 🧠

[@HeetJoshiofficial]

When that interview started, it made so much sense that half way through i left my phone and went for a run. No music, no posts, no stories just the sounds of nature. Was lit

[@aymansyed5270]

Heet Joshi congratulations bro

[@wealthiness]

What was on fire did you put it out?

[@alex_hinton]

same man, same

And than you craved the phone and started shaking and immediately grabbed it to post comments.

[@MitchellBPYao]

So even as a young man, u can do it but wouldn’t it be weird

[@bradleybaldwin4435]

i was spending 7 hours a day. deleted social media’s a few months ago and my mental health has sky rocketed. i feel so happy and i feel like a kid again. best thing i have ever done. i used to go to sleep at like 3am and now 9:30 pm most nights. it might seem boring but i wake up at 6 and feel amazing doing more stuff than i would’ve ever in that space of the night. I really feel like deleting it played a huge role in my evolution as myself

[@beans2445]

Damn... That guy from TED Talks also the one who inspired me on removing myself from social media. Now I'm almost a month away from it and guess what??? None of my friends even noticed. And only if we can tell all the users to atleast do this detox, we could all be happy. And that's an underrated fact these days.

[@misbahshaikh3507]

Really!? Non of them noticed I'm so surprised I wanna go off social media

[@haroonrasul7134]

Its true like you wouldn't be using insta, not sending snaps no texts on Whtsapp and no one would literally ask where is this person. And it's real.

[@AjCanda]

Your voice narrating is the best

[@TXLUNA448]

Next video “Getting rid of my friends for 2 months how it changed me”

[@lowandsidewaysgarage4157]

Josue Luna i’ve been doing it for years

[@dansdankmoonroom2681]

Literally me over the last 2-3 months, I lost almost all of my friends and only have one close friend left now, and yeah I may have more time because I'm not spending time with them anymore but it didn't help my mental health but it's starting to improve now that I'm moving on from them

[@syedabdullah4206]

Same its almost been a year I meet them occasionally but due to studies I couldn't meet them but believe me you really want them

[@akshatagrawal2653]

Your videos are really very inspiring and motivating enough for me to seek discomfort. Keep up the good work!

[@channeljumpstart4069]

Such a great video - not just the message, but the honesty, storytelling, and editing!

[@olinka-hz2hc]

Thomas: the problem is that we spend too much time on our phones Me: watching this video on the phone

[@lexframes5335]

Well he's talking to people in their "language" i guess ;)

[@olinka-hz2hc]

@@lexframes5335 yea i think so too :,)

[@sayuntamrakar8003]

I'll start after this video. Thank you for the motivation!

[@krane-44]

I would ask "let me know how your doing"... But you won't be able to.

[@hithere3072]

@@krane-44 HAHA . WHAT A COMMENT

[@krane-44]

@@hithere3072 Oh yeah yeah

[@swiglow777]

KRANE-44 oh yeah yeah

[@6-string_guitar578]

Do it for ur country New Zealand oh yeah yeah

[@f11bot]

For me I just turned social media into a mailbox: deactivate notifications. I check it from time to time when I want, it doesn’t distract or interrupt me, feels a lot more natural & peaceful. Discovered this by accident by using the a social app where notifications don’t work (it’s a bug), but I found enjoying it a lot more that way! Happy accidents.

[@sweetsonya39-]

Thomas you have a soothing voice tone. :) ❤❤ thank you for sharing !! I appreciate it.

[@gajendrasinghrajput2118]

In case if you missed the last video which was deleted! So this year things to come: Yes theory podcast Matt's ironman Yes theory book New show Next documentary Live event New apartment New yes theory HQ Next level editing 2 new members Sorry "yes theory" guy's but I love you so much❤

[@AidanRyann]

if i didn’t watch the last one you would’ve been a hero...actually you still are

[@gajendrasinghrajput2118]

@@AidanRyann 😜

[@hissanqazi1623]

For Samsung users: Settings > Battery > Battery Usage > Recent Battery Usage. And u'll find your daily phone usage there 🙌🙌

[@jakekaplann]

thx bb

[@psychrolutes3422]

Oh shit Its one hour, nice Played video games the entire day.

[@tyb.jesus_]

Jeez 13 hours a day

[@TommyWeber]

ItzDanny 05 Dang mines one hour

[@jk-gn7fp]

You can download "Digital Wellbeing" from the Google Play store to track usage, too

[@TheChromophile]

I absolutely love how meaningful, real and good quality content this channel has. Love love love what you guys are doing ❤

[@radupana6753]

I saw this video 1 year ago and it inspired me to take the challenge. I did it for 30 days back then and it completely changed my life and the way I was thinking about myself,the important things around me. 1 year later,I still believe in spending less time on my phone,and every time I get back to using social media way to much,I'm setting a goal again. Thank you for this video

[@ThriftMagicApp]

This changed my life. I've been off of social media for 3 months now, I deleted my Snapchat, Instagram, and youtube. In this time my attention span has improved, I find it easier to talk to people, and I'm less stressed all the time. I used to not be able to read books or even focus on a single task at a time. I'd scroll through Instagram while watching Netflix at the same time, now I find my self reading for hours and staying more focused on tasks when I do them. I believe this is because I'm no longer being bombarded with notifications and checking my phone hundreds of times a day. I also find my self more engaged in conversations with people now that I don't open Instagram and start scrolling every time a conversation gets awkward, I was using my cell phone as a digital pacifier and it was unhealthy. The most important change is that I feel much happier now that I'm not wasting hours of my day and what will amount to years of my life maintaining useless social connections or browsing useless content. Thank you Yes Theory for changing my life and I strongly urge anyone who feels stuck or needs a change in life to try this out. It will change your life.

[@micah1094]

this probably seems random but thank you for motivating me to go through with this. i've been wanting to do this but at the same time scared of doing this (which is just another sign that i'm too addicted to youtube and instagram) but you've given me the motivation to go through with it.

[@laurenzr.8524]

how were you watching this video then lol

[@tomcourtney9555]

Good for you. That’s amazing. But... how are you watching this

[@madisonbailey5950]

T

[@vanish7542]

Cappp

[@wenhuber]

I went 30 minutes without social media once it was crazy.

[@dangwen]

Wen lol

[@saumya9331]

So brave

[@F7YUBVlogs]

Wen I have a dream to reach 1million subs, be part of the journey 🔔

[@navalkumarshukla9447]

Wow, that explanation was really good and the fact that it's so obvious yet invisible has blown off my mind.

[@RonPaulLover123]

After seeing this video it's the straw that broke the camels back. So I dont post to social media or have them setup to ping me with each new msg. (Thats annoying) But there is still information overload because i watch a lot of videos and read a lot on Facebook. So after seeing this video.. and for 3 days now ove ditched the information overload and have yet to go back to Facebook or much of youtube. I've also been meditating several times a day listening to waves crash on the beach noises. I plan to do this 30 days+. I'm 3 days in and I already feel better. I've been stressed and anxious since my failed IT business 2.5 years ago. I'm working out more and plan to start visiting friends more starting asap. So far so good! I'll come back and post the rest of my experience here when the 30 days are up. You guys rock!

[@olivera591]

I'm going to do 30 days thanks to this. Let's go!

[@TaiStar42]

later

[@reece2614]

Having a good day on this fine May 16th eh?

[@Danadryl]

Reply back in 30 days to prove it, I guess...

[@reneurrutia-lopez1698]

Oliver A it’s been a week since you posted this, you got 3 more to go

[@yannickleroux3212]

Buckster 2 more

[@puredimension8925]

A phone lets connects you with people far away but.. It makes you disconnect from people the closest to you.

[@MitchellBPYao]

use it at home and not outside

[@chifreak6]

@@Baileyando 😳😬

[@chifreak6]

PuRe Dimension...epically TRUE!!! There is DICIPLINE in everything.

[@puredimension8925]

@@Baileyando xD Your to attached IDC tho i just heard my mum say it from facebook xD

[@hailsvlogs1188]

PuRe Dimension thats what texting is for

[@ShiaGirl18]

13:22 Thank God someone else understands this! I have observed I function better when I take time away from all the things and people around me.

[@maggiejane17]

All of them shocked at being on their phones for 3 hours a day when I just check that I am at a average of 10 hours a day 😂🤦‍♀️

[@jasperlow8200]

This makes me realize that so many people have unrecognized talent and don’t do anything with their life’s because there to obsessed with their phones.

[@tuahdanish1]

What

[@sandfang]

THIS. IS. BRILLIANT. Been spreading this message around friends for years. Thank you for making it big. This is the good life.

[@Ammar-ib3yl]

I'm so happy I'm not the only one. I did this exact challenge for 4 months. I also went in my spare time and found an after school job. Truly a great and enlightening experience. I've tried encouraging my friends towards this too but I guess everyone will find it at their own pace. I'm gonna do it again starting today because I honestly miss the clarity I had and the pure joy of just making the most of what I had in my life. Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one, rock on 👍

[@jacobtorris3428]

*I remember when these guys had like 70k subscribers*

[@auroracane5450]

Jacob Torris k

[@micahh8840]

k

[@Darksiegify]

I remember the star rating system before they was around.

[@BrianUMC]

Bandwagon, real fans been here since 47k subs !

[@EthanBigBlue]

k

[@JerChung]

Amazing message. We're all addicted and we can be doing productive things with our time, creating, living, and connecting with others around us.

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

fantastic. this is amazing. I think we all know it deep down but this puts it all on the line. right in our vision. thank you

[@drewsanders6572]

I’m glad I wasn’t there to say my screentime

[@messerschmitt4268]

Andrew Sanders I got 10:47 hours today 😬

[@drewsanders6572]

Messerschmitt sheesh yeah I’m around there lol

[@azesh239]

Damn.. me too😓

[@lucas20.25]

I’m like 3 hours

[@franciscorodrigues4730]

@@messerschmitt4268 wow that is alot😶

[@joehewitt4728]

Thanks for making me spend an extra 20 mins on my phone today

[@checkeredtowel4196]

Joe Hewitt ummmm actually 18:40 😂😭

[@aamashqaiser9967]

@@checkeredtowel4196 2 min to read comments xD

[@heyitsme2148]

Hahaha so smart

[@joehewitt4728]

@Siddhartha Kc I just didn't tho

[@devonrumpel]

Love Cal, what a pleasant surprise! Deep Work, his previous book, is one of the most important books I’ve ever read.

[@chrismarklowitz1001]

Can we just give props to yes theory for promoting a happier life for their viewers rather than what would give them the most revenue. Ie linking their social media

[@ilhamburger8288]

deleting social media for 30 days me: *open youtube and instagram through my computer*

[@jigggro]

Done that too.

[@berghauss]

Computer is ok, point is not to bring all this social media with you everywhere, on your phone.

[@tenssuit]

@@berghauss Not really the point though

[@Mohit-iu3ge]

Nah bro. That's cheating. Does not fix a lot

[@p__jay]

When you do this on your computer you are way more aware of it. It’s about the constant usage which is possible in almost every moment...

[@emmarose2671]

ok, so now I'm going to go the rest of the summer with only being able to watch two youtube videos every day. I've gotten to the point where KZbin is taking up so much of my life that I feel like I haven't accomplished any goal and I've become really lazy. I believe there is good content like YesTheory, Ted Talks, and other channels that I don't want to cut out of my life because they make me a better person, so that is why I will still only watch a maximum of two videos a day. Thank you YesTheory for this motivation!

[@urgae6829]

Emma Rose I’m gonna try that this Summer! I wanna have real fun!😂

[@emmarose2671]

@@urgae6829 Good luck! We can do it!

[@urgae6829]

Emma Rose yass

[@yasmine8387]

Hey, can we have a feedback on this ? ☺️

[@nieshamae]

Gonna try this too. But 4 vids everyday.

[@kiranathepworawut7985]

Very inspiring video. Social media really makes us expose to to much information and can cause us to compare ourselves to what we see online. I remember my self one day I was scrolling my IG and started feeling that my life is so boring and ordinary. I never felt like that before and then realized it is because what I see on other people IG. Seeing them going out have activities to do everyday make me start to compare my life to them. We all have remind ourselves that what we see online is not always what it really be and people have different lifestyle. Having a normal lifestyle is not a wrong thing and having a adventurous lifestyle is not a wrong thing either. It’s all depends on what you prefer most.

[@Balanceiskey-nd6el]

Watching this now. Thank you for making me more informed about the psychology! It makes total sense. Thank you Yes Theory

[@amyh6759]

Yikes he thinks 4 hours a day is bad, you should see my screentime

[@Mitchis_Euphoria]

Amy H lol same

[@AmazingStoryDewd]

It is. The only time I ever put in more than 2 hours is on the weekend so and that's occasionally. I got better things to do with my time

[@willhuntington]

James Roscoe stfu nobody cares

[@WaZeez]

Amy Hong same mine is 5 hrs per day

[@THOLAO85]

Mine goes on 8h a day

[@Percy_Fawcett]

Thats it, I been wanting to do this for a long time, today I start. Thanks Thomas

[@nilspure]

Percy Fawcett how is it going?

[@shelbyyyy.s]

Nils P. he’s no gonna answer lol

[@jaylils]

3 months strong!

[@abd4620]

you can surely tell how focused and present he became I felt the same, books and not rushing immediate responses from people on social media make you feel more calm and clear in thinking

[@capital.B]

I don't use social media from the start ... like when ppl were running around building their world on Facebook when it's first booming, I just sat there looking at them and how much they've been consumed by it. Because of that, when I finally use them, I use with very clear awareness and realisation that it is not and will never become my life. Nowadays, I have social medias but use them only for good cause, like rescuing animals and checking new ideas and inspiration. I can still go many days without and still stay pretty happy with life.

[@hannahmathews9129]

when i see the yes theory notifications, it makes my day so much better

[@need4spe3dBeast]

Hannah Mathews agreed

[@zachsao6695]

Dude your storytelling skills are off the charts !! Amazing work you've done there. I would recommend you watch John Fish's video about the studies made on social media and their relation to depression and anxiety among teens and people in general.

[@petermccormick5932]

Could we have a year check in to see how Thomas is doing? I often struggle with relapses no matter how well I do in the beginning so it would be nice to see Thomas' experience.

[@joshuastefannoabao5179]

I watched this twice already and the second time i watched it, it hit me hard. Starting this monday, i’ll start my 30 days no social media. Hope i’ll make it and you too guys

[@kearaseasholtz3843]

Could u guys try doing a week (or longer) without waste??? HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!!!

[@tlenobel5280]

Did 2,5 months and it wasn't even that hard

[@mistamauro]

Yes.

[@ramabedri6716]

YES

[@leumens7708]

y e s.

[@emunahohr9734]

YASSSSSSSSSSSS PLZZ

[@natebly2188]

Damn I average 9 hours and 30 mins a day or almost 67 hours a week wow I have no life

[@binilshyam1383]

Get help..

[@ibrahimmahmoud7714]

That's disgusting

[@ihmin3n]

Same😂 and not proud of it...

[@KingKing-jq9lf]

How to waste a life

[@xtra_612]

Thx it was it me alone, 9 hours + SLEEPING 10- 9 hours a day what the fuck man.

[@lourdesmartinandrade8642]

I'm going to try this right now, I wanted to do it for a lo g time because I felt like my body was begging me to stop using my phone so much. You inspired me to finally do it and I'm thankful for that. I'm sure I won't regret it at all. Thank you 💙

[@skyedoll4933]

I really really needed to see this. I truly believe this just changed my entire life

[@Mcgoughi347]

Me: that’s so inspirational! Also me: goes back to Instagram immediately

[@F7YUBVlogs]

Ian Mcgough I have a dream to reach a million subscribers, be part of the journey 🔔

[@robcarey6633]

@@F7YUBVlogs leech

[@tgaming1155]

Lol

[@eleyleft]

@@F7YUBVlogs stop leeching subs

[@MassisPipes]

Me: that's so inspirational! Also me: ... No really, that's inspirational. I just deleted FB & Reddit off my phone... Let's see how long I last.

[@Mar55997]

I deleted my social media around 3 weeks ago and within that time I managed to get a job pick my grades up and hit the gym.

[@MicCheckMemoirs]

Omar Mimi Lahlou congrats brother!

[@rajivr16]

@@MicCheckMemoirs Why does everyone have that picture as their pro pic?

[@Rameeshasweetworld]

Ikr! My grades and life in general improved so much, it was such an addiction.

[@feetusdeleetus3796]

Yeah well i doubt anyone really cares about grades

[@brokeboymotorsports5674]

rajivr16 it’s a meme and joke to do with the channel maximilius millions have it

[@CeeJayDee94]

tried this before watching the video. Definitely mind opening. I ended up re-downloading. This video has inspired me to go back to deleting all social media, thankyou

[@interest21stcentury74]

Great!! Since the beginning of the new decade, I've done the challenge for four times (Some approx 30 days and some for months), but now I'll begin with the 100 day challenge out of social media and day 1 is 9/6/2021, wish me luck!! and thank you for your wonderful content Yes Theory from Lebanon, you deserve all the 6.66M subscribers and even more!

[@mariejeanne8116]

In two months I'm taking my final exams and I need to study even more than I already am.. I kept thinking that I don't have enough time but then it came to me : I spend a ridiculous amount of time on my phone! But I couldn't give up social media..when you uploaded this video I decided to finally take action! Thanks for inspiring me!! I'm deleting all apps from my phone! See you in two months!! PS Don't upload any cool video, I don't want to miss your incredible content!! Jk

[@letosakellari2032]

#panelele19

[@giannisp.775]

Καλη δυναμη ρε αρρωστια !😉

[@ljwilliams6275]

Just remember you can pull up your laptop id you need to watch that youtube video etc. Still using it but the fact you have to get a laptop, logon, google and watch means you are less likely to do it

[@alanoud10]

Goodluck

[@lijntje266]

think of how much there is to watch when you finish those exams =D it will stay here so you can watch it then ^^

[@JukeboxHero361]

I didn't know KZbin was considered social media, I have a serious problem if that's the case 😂😂😂

[@dru1894]

I’m telling you. I think I’m addicted you KZbin. It’s terrible lol

[@siafaalvin2209]

It has a similar features and effects - diminished attention span, scrolling through videos, skipping ahead in videos, following trends, toxic comments, etc.

[@balf1111117373]

Yeah sometimes I scroll through the comment section and try to talk to people about certain subjects. Crap I’m doing it right now

[@Itheeric]

Same. I'm almost completely off of FB and insta, but I'm constantly on YT in my free time... I'm definitely addicted, and the problem is that I don't feel like making a change because the short term enjoyment feels good. Deep in the back of my mind however, I know that it's bad for me in the long term.

[@1enaan]

I have a BIG Social Media addiction, wow. Lmao.

[@Wertys]

i’m starting this today for the whole month of November!! been wanting to do this for months since I first saw this video, but needed to wait for the right month to do it. November is that month, wish me luck!!

[@maxksenich]

Thank you so much! This will be life changing!

[@snowfred4821]

My girlfriend convinced me to delete social media for a week and i did it I fotgot when i was allowed to use social media again and just kept going and now i havent used instagram for half a year and i think that its a rly important experience which everyone should make

[@3GM65D]

while using youtube 😁

[@denver3739]

@@3GM65D Still would be quite a difference I would bet, even with youtube still being used.

[@arthurrocha_]

@@3GM65D YT can have some really good content, IG is mostly images of people doing stupid day to day life things.

[@marianlinse9000]

Views on the next yestheory videos gonna drop so hard😂

[@lambo-ca]

Marian Linse 😁😁😁

[@afkalpha8645]

But at least its providing the viewers with benefits. Smtg the yestheory fam wants

[@F7YUBVlogs]

Marian Linse I have a dream to reach 1million subscribers be part of this journey

[@louisvalbo1884]

F7YUB Vlogs Terrible self-advertising.

[@swaggemysoul1415]

I love these guys too much to just stop watching them, so I'm gonna have to check up on you guys every once in a while if all goes well.. but for now I think I have to accept the challenge

[@km-zq9nt]

Honestly this inspired me so much! I will do this. Thank you

[@mikestump7373]

Challenge accepted I’ll edit this comment in 30 days Today is Day 27 of the challenge. I officially failed today. I downloaded Instagram and KZbin and I don’t really know why. I don’t know why I couldn’t survive for 3 more days but I do know i want to try this challenge again. I have to say though as soon as I did delete Instagram and KZbin I felt AMAZING. It was pure happiness and last week was just absolutely fabulous in so many ways. Also when I said challenge excepted that was no spelling error I’m just kind of an idiot lol. And I really got a real laugh looking at all your responses. And I’m going to go fix my spelling error right now. I will be starting the challenge again in 3 days. The day I should’ve succeeded. Wish me luck guys :) Oh and why did all the star wars trailers have to come out when I was doing this challenge?! 😆

[@davortomljanovic4490]

Tactical .

[@daledo8604]

Its been 3 hrs. How you doing?

[@masonchapman1433]

In the mean time, learn about the English language, it’s “accepted” not “excepted”

[@tukangsampah103]

Nice, you might have more time to learn English.

[@laurenmclachlan]

Good luck

[@keithhilson6482]

I like how this video is about not going on social media when everybody is watching this on social media

[@giannacrotty8045]

Keith Hilson which is how you know it’s true. It’s not in these people’s immediate best interest to tell you to get off, they make money off your veins. This is a selfless act, for the betterment of society.

[@agamsingh8072]

granted youtube is a social media site but then we watch what we want to, we know what we are getting into, unlike instagram facebook or twitter where we just waste our time scrolling through shit all day long

[@unknownwarrior5672]

You can still start the challenge right aftet the video.

[@giannacrotty8045]

ReyMe ReyMe yes of course. No one not on social media is thinking “welp, better get off Instagram”

[@t-bone9239]

Tbh KZbin is not social media in my opinion

[@aryannigam9849]

I am first year student and I really want to thank u thomas and yes theory to push this realisation in my life so early...............I really love u guys a lot and lots of love , positivity and healing vibrations from india ........Love Thomas , Amar and Matt so much

[@deepanshukirola7181]

first of all thankyou Carl , I was just thinking of doing this but I just can't get the motivation. But thanks to you now I am doing this.