Do you ever want to quit social media?

[@carolynmontibello8421]

I quit Facebook, Twitter and Instagram over 3 years ago and it was a good decision for me. It seemed to simplify things in my life.

[@alaurasart]

I like that, using these platforms responsibly. I find myself unfollowing "influencers" if I'm not gaining any value from the people I follow, watch or listen to. KZbin for example is a great platform to learn new skills like how to fix your car, or how to crochet, or how to play the violin.

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

I quit social media, and I became interested in minimalism as it was better for my mental health :) KZbin is a creative platform, but I think it depends on the content you consume - that's where KZbin can get bad but luckily I use it the same way as you! also I could listen to you guys for hours honestly

[@abstractbybrian]

yes and I have. No Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Shut off all my blogs. It's odd I do something and think ok now I have to share....oh wait, no I don't have to anything else. I have discovered something. I feel when I do something and I can't share it, it feels like I haven't done it. That's scary.

[@Rainaman-]

abstractsbybrian yeah man. People think I am dead due to me not ever posting on FB. Or inconviniece of telling of recent event/trip/adventure to everyone personaly instead of 1 post that everyone would see. As an introvert, repeating your story 20 times just feels bad. It is like reciting a play not a genuine conversation at that point. Jeez, that was a weird rant...

[@sglacf]

I never had any of theses, im 33

[@abstractbybrian]

A little update. I am back on pinterest. I do get some really good ideas from there. I started a blog but just for fun and because I'm unemployed and have all day here at home.

[@teamlaprade]

I got rid of my smartphone a year and a half ago. I also deleted my Facebook account at the same time. Best decisions I've made in a long time! Now I have a simple flip phone with no internet access and no apps to keep me looking down when I should be looking up!

[@cayesh1234]

that's pretty cool! Was it hard to get accostumed to living without google maps, travel apps for trains etc.,? All the practical stuff.

[@matthewwodatch4613]

Respect!

[@teamlaprade]

@@cayesh1234 I realize this reply is incredibly late: It was not too difficult. I can look up directions and print them at home - old school!

[@leetv2223]

Amen.

[@hikegardentravel6546]

I quit my YT channel, quit FB and don’t use other social media but I don’t condemn those that do. It so different how media effects different people and I love everything you said. I also have no cable or television but do watch KZbin.

[@JuliaStueber]

As a social media manager I can’t quit social media as it is my work place. 😉 But I use it intentionally and consciously and luckily the company I work for doesn’t always want to put advertising in social media, but also good or fun content so even after 8 years doing it I still love my work and the interaction with our followers. On a private level social media is important to me to stay in contact with my friends all over the world. I also run a self help group in Facebook. I think the key is to not use it mindlessly, and to only follow those people your care about.

[@vickiekelly5866]

I absolutely love your living room conversations! I truly hope you continue. You guys are both so insightful and I found you right when I needed you the most. For that I thank you!

[@_thehappyhomemaker_]

I love this video. I have my KZbin channel and I see that as my creative outlet but I have recently quit all other social media for lent and so far -- day 3 I love it. I find that I have more time, less stress and anxiety and just time to focus on my and my little family. Less distraction and just so much more calm. I can't wait to start living in this real world again. Thank you for your video.

[@Itallnew]

Can’t stand social media. Especially FB. Love You Tube though!

[@MariasJournal__]

I have been following you guys since almost the beginning, thank you for helping us change our mindset, and the refreshingly good content you create, love this new series of videos you do! Thanks again for all the inspiration, I would love to meet you one day, I will be more starstruck than meeting any celeb out there! 😄

[@livelearnandteach7402]

KZbin is a great place to learn for me. I dont use other social media as its seems empty and pointless.

[@maryamronaghieghbal2375]

There was a time I was sick and kept thinking I won't last the year, and I won't have enough time to engage with my family and friends, so I let go of most of my social media platforms, buying more time and concentration. And it felt right, actually it was the right thing to do. I started to finish some unfinished job and engage in some excercises and have more quality time _with the time I thought I had left. Hopefully I last. At the meantime I came up with a lesson and that is: no matter what, you can always keep your options open and decide which way is better and more valuable for you to add more quality and meaning to your life, INTENTIONALLY.

[@alaurasart]

When I arrived to college when I was single I deleted my Facebook, for almost 2 years. I used to go on dates with people who'd say 'I tried finding you on Facebook and couldn't find you' in some cases it was a life saver because it helped me see the true friends I had and the ones that weren't. After I got married I decided to create an account to see what family was up to and keep the early friendships I developed in college.

[@lisaa3351]

I never had Twitter, had Facebook and quit and I still have Instagram but mainly to see what my kid is posting and follow a few inspirational quotes. I don't miss what I never had.

[@hopebritton3087]

Happy Birthday Josh!!!🎂🎂🎂

[@natashabailie5660]

In minimalising my stuff my values became clear and I realised social media was draining me and honestly adding no value to my mental health. I deleted the apps for a weekend and I was so worried about missing out I didn’t realise all the things I would gain. So that weekend turned into a month and now 3! I have filled that ‘distraction’ time with yoga, friends, good coffee, travel and it’s been nice to get bored. I’m watching KZbin, watching thought provoking content and feel tonnes better. I don’t think it’s bad, you need personal boundaries and if it feels shit stop doing it. Simple

[@carltonarts]

Yep, social media is their agents are impotent; thus i focus on my real friends, colleagues, and real people doing real progress and life.

[@SombraVelada]

Not entirely social media specifically but I was heavily involved in MMO's for several years and after burn out, spending way too much money on those games and toxic communities I quit those social platforms entirely. Years later I found that social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram was becoming too toxic and I ultimately quit those platforms. I fully deleted Twitter mainly because I got tired of all the discourse and hateful rhetoric on there and even though I still technically have a Facebook and Instagram accounts open, I deleted everyone except for only a handful of people I went to school with and left all the groups I was in because I found that having a civil conversation over a topic would result in someone getting their feelings hurt over something really ridiculous. Much rather have someone call or text me if they really need to reach out. If not it's no love loss. I"d rather live in the moment being my authentic self with only a few other individuals who really want me around or by myself.

[@i-chiulucero9647]

I don't use Instagram, and Twitter. And I am using Facebook to follow the group which as Dave Ramsey baby steps community, YNAB fans and the PMP certification exam pre group. Those groups help me keep me on track and reach my goals. However I am not as big fan to read other people's post such as what they eat or where they travel to...

[@mrfulgi]

Hi Josh, love the video. I deactivated my Facebook account about two months ago, deleted the app on my cell phone, and I don't miss it one bit. I'm not on Twitter, or Instagram. I'm thinking about deleting my Facebook account altogether. Parts of me don't want to, other parts say do it. I'm on You Tube, love watching your videos, and other videos as well. Ones that make me laugh, ones that are informative, etc. Like you said, it brings me value, thus that's why I won't ever get rid of it. :)

[@kimberlymaiers1859]

Happy Birthday, Josh!! Have a Wonderful day tomorrow!! Yes, I do think about cutting out facebook, or at least cutting down to just ONCE a day. ~ Have never been on any other media sites ~ Facebook has become a platform for "political squabbles" and very negative and/or depressing stories. I'm finding that I am cutting out people one by one. Soon, there will be about 5 left, the happy positive people that simply post fun, uplifting subjects! Lol

[@mercuryrising57]

I'm reading Cal Newport's Deep Work and am in the process of implementing time blocks for internet. I don't have anything but KZbin and currently Instagram (which I plan on switching to only business posts and checking once a day and taking Monday's off from any media because it's our family movie night). Just me! I don't think people get as much value as they think they do from social media, but I think Cal has a really great idea of not only the effects of distraction but the reality of it's application.

[@stephendavis3123]

Hi Josh. I don't think KZbin is social media if it serving the useful purpose of helping others improve their lives, as is the case with "The Minimalists". Thank you to you and Ryan!

[@clarencelaboranti4835]

happy birthday! good video, meaningful monologue, best wishes.

[@avraschmitting1320]

You guys are the only pod cast I subscribe to 🤓

[@amyobrien4245]

Great ideas! Thank you. I'm inspired to minimize my distractions!

[@Boop-beep-bap]

I am gald i quit Facebook an year ago. I wasn't interested in Twitter at all. Never understood how to use Snapchat. But I was in love with Instagram. Leaving Instagram was the hardest, and so one day I quit it cold turkey. I use to love Quora, but i deactivated it because i was checking out stupid questions. Currently I am using KZbin to watch my favourite videos. I spend 30 minutes a day on KZbin and i am particular about what i watch on it.

[@kimbolinarino9]

WHAT. That was an amazing admirable fundraiser!!!!!! How neat. I am a brand new viewer but I will be back. That was pleasant. :) I hope lots of people donated 37 dollars for that project.

[@WVMothman]

After 10 years I realized it has become an echo chamber of people who really shouldn't be part of my life, I'm either going to scale it down or get out!.

[@rollinsfish3628]

I quit FB, Instagram, and Twitter this week! Coincidental post here. I would get so lost in the sauce I had to get rid of them. I feel entirely more free without it. I read more, I write more, I am better off without the distraction of other people's 'created lives' on social media. For me that was always the problem! People wanted to appear a certain way that didn't seem novel or authentic! So that's my take on it. Many thanks!

[@pascal8920]

3:49 I can't agree on that. Of course you CAN loose a lot of time on YT, but as you said theres also very good content and I dont see the problem of watching those videos very often :)

[@janinetrinidad265]

Great video! Very informative

[@amylukenash4048]

I met my husband on American singles. It was in 1997 before everyone met each other on internet sites. I was told it was dangerous. I think I’ve always been ahead of everyone on social media. It’s a part of us now. If your not on social media it’s like your either trying to find yourself or get attention from it. Or your an off the grid kind of person. It’s nice to turn it off once in a while.

[@monship1165]

I started to say something about your living room being very, very different and then you said you are in the podcast studio. 😂

[@HeyLauryn]

I want to, but it's my job so I can never get away from it, but I'm working on focusing and pairing down.

[@holliholland2348]

I am wanting to get rid of Instagram. I use Facebook but only for family. That is how my family keeps in contact with me and my kid. But besides Instagram I use KZbin but I get these type of videos that add value.

[@kylieish8580]

I deleted my fb multiple of times, but still ended up creating 1.I didn't regret deleting it but at some point, its a tool that our teachers used today.They post assignments, announcements faster in fb, so I created one. Regardless, there's a big change of how I use my social media account now, way less and with good purpose.

[@RichardFriendartist]

great video...and an early happy birthday!

[@jjquan2071]

Happy Birthday!

[@skyblueerik]

I use social media for different things. Twitter: news and current events. Instagram: food and a few celebrities. Tumblr: memes and some art. KZbin is primarily for watching cooking videos and fast food reviews.

[@roman5385]

I'm just about to delete all social media accounts. Already did so with Instagram and Twitter. Facebook will follow soon. Could not be without KZbin though. I learn so much stuff on here. I also will not rule out future use of social media but it will be more deliberate if I go back to using those platforms.

[@elaineclaire7063]

Oh I've been quitting many times, for me is pretty traumatic because i am a victim of cyber bullying - i closed down facebook ever since i was harassed, i had to seek therapy to get over trauma. I think theres too many keyboard warriors out there who do not live a meaningful life so they hunt for innocent victims to prey on to tease/ harass/ just to make themselves better. Afterall, social media is a gratificated reality of what they portray - so they portray their fake self to belittle others. Social media is not a place to thrive at unless is for education purposes - which will never be as people use it for profits and glamourfication of their life. I prefer to be at peace with myself, also more productivity can be done without social media- the endless scrolling only leads to more comparison and hatred. Is better to filter noises than to consume it.

[@d.n.4079]

"I want to quit distractions." Perfect. That is all social media and I'm not a joiner of any of them for months at this point. I did quit social media forever and have never missed it (Facebook was the only thing I was a member of for a few months), not a member of any other. Life is too short to spend even a few minutes on SM. Go live your life.

[@angking95]

perf

[@matilda2]

Can you please talk about moving into a first home. I've got a seemingly endless list of things i think I must purchase before I can live there.

[@carminaandra3964]

I have been turning this thought over... but I have an on-line business and apparently one must BE on social media to appear as a "serious" business, because 'If you're not on Facebook, you pretty much don't exist'. What advice would you give in that respect? I find the whole idea of throwing my products on Insta/Fb/ Pinterest exhausting, when all I want to do is create those products. Still, no on-line presence= no sales. How could this circle be broken, or, at least... improved?

[@kallistoindrani5689]

Have you heard of Cal Newport? He could give you an answer to your question. I think it's in his Deep Work book that he talks about that. ( Basically, creating products 'value' gives more results then the time send on the social media platform. But that's very basic, he says it better. :) ) calnewport.com/blog/

[@kkani98]

Hi, As a minimalist what are the Apps you installed in your mobile...

[@clarencelaboranti4835]

I mostly use twitter to get some local news (I don't watch TV) and have to admit I sometimes fall in the mindless "thought broadcasting" you were talking about at the start of this video. I definitely don't use Facebook but have to have it open because of some group organised by people who I work with (I wish they would just agree on any cloud service for uploading data) and definitely use WhatsApp but that's more a messaging app than social. At least I use it as regular messaging. Also, I don't use Instagram because I feel is more like a prefab marketing and/or ad agency, so I'll probably reopen it when I have a valid excuse to open a business account there. Lastly, I do use VSCO, which is more of a photo editing/publishing tool (I'm into photography) and lately they've included messaging within the app. No follower count. Just private messaging and a separate collection of your favourites you stumble upon made public (better than mindlessly liking). Wait, is that social already?

[@user-ow7bi3se2b]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

[@Bestbuddybob]

Removed all but Instagram from my phone can access FB and Twitter from Chromebook when I need to.

[@Lulu-fk6yu]

Happy birthday 😁

[@kalyan3]

happy birthday dude!

[@judithbellink1194]

kalyan3 n

[@gek388]

Hi, Iove your livingroom conversations. I have a question about your physical therapy. What do you use for helping your back pain? I’d love to see you do a video about the subject. Thanks. T. Sari

[@amylukenash4048]

Omg...every second of every day. But I have met some awesome people so it’s worth the trouble. I was 12 when I got my first computer and I was online with prodigy talking to people when the internet wasn’t born yet. We had to buy a second phone line to use it. Young people don’t realize how great technology is today. My first real full time job was in 1991when I graduated high school and the store electronics boutique where I worked sold mostly software then ( now it’s called game stop And it’s all about video games) learned more there from the software reps that would come in and the regular customers who were full of knowledge. You learn a lot from being social. I wouldn’t change a thing. And I appreciate technology because I remember when it wasn’t there.

[@amiecopenhaver8422]

Donated. Happy Birthday!

[@rhythmworkshop7926]

The best thing you can do!!! Because there is absolutely nothing social about social media. The word social media is totally misleading. What is supposed to be social about it?

[@3llenzinha]

Are Pinterest and KZbin social media?

[@duckducks1234]

Feedback is different from trolling/rude opinions :-)

[@ahoardersheart]

❤️Please answer my question❤️ What would be your best advice be to someone who struggles with hoarding? There are only 2 days left of living room conversations...It would mean the world to me if you could answer mine, thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@amylukenash4048]

Happy birthday 🎈🎉🎊🎂🎁

[@duckducks1234]

Block those trolls, exactly! :-)

[@dyamoy]

Wait did Google+ ever reach its apex though

[@hannah_micaela]

Do you ever get tired of repeating yourself? I recognize that there is only so much that you can say on one topic. When I listen to your podcasts, I notice that some of the same themes, phrases, or ideas come across often. Does this get tiring for you?

[@AliaMasotti]

Yarrow Joy I feel the same, it's like the videos are pretty alike apart from the title. But this I think is the issue with minimalism video in general. I wish they accounted for more precise and rich description of the topic and then provide a number of proper suggestions, not only saying just what they do in their life. They are great guys but new ideas are needed after a while ;)

[@leannedonald7422]

They have to assume that this could be the first and only time a viewer may watch their clips. So they need to repeat the backstory for those viewers I guess.

[@AliaMasotti]

Leanne Donald you cannot build a KZbin channel thinking that everytime you have to start from zero... you may do it with longer divulgative videos, but these ones are planned to be short and practical

[@hannah_micaela]

I feel like I should clarify. I did not intend for this to be a negative comment in any way! I love the ideas that are spread, and it's always interesting to listen to your podcasts. I just noticed that things are repeated--not only in the videos/podcasts that you produce, but also just everywhere in the minimalism 'world'.

[@AliaMasotti]

Yarrow Joy same for me :) I keep enjoying the videos and keep watching them. Also, I generally think that if everybody start to make the "same" minimalist videos, it's actually a good thing because the movement it's spreading and we can appreciate even the cuteness of the beginners. Concerning the experts, we are also legitimate as audience and practiced minimalists to ask for more, when otherwise we don't provide new ideas ourselves.

[@ChrisPage68]

I never started. I could see Twitter ending up the hot mess it is now. And I don't think politicians should use it. There are more appropriate ways of communicating with the public.

[@faheeta5036]

R.I.P. Google Plus 💀 Aug 2019 💀

[@lydianone6393]

I did quit for 2 months but as i work on the web i had to come back. It consumes me and i feel soo drained sometimes. Always bad news first. Craving for likes. Sometimes i wonder what i have become.

[@fireflies15]

love this. I really want to quit snapchat but I dont know exactly how

[@prestonkendrickpearl2769]

I think anything where you can interact with people via internet is considered social media.

[@hakuso.3]

I only have KZbin now and, if more people I follow would mirror to Vimeo I'd dispose of it (to break from Google) as well.

[@sophiasummer7339]

Don’t use Facebook as much anymore at all. I’m still on instagram. Twitter for news and weather. And KZbin always!

[@jonbroster2817]

Quit Facebook and Instagram. Still on Twitter (for now).

[@danlc95]

YES!!!!! But I have so many business ties to it... :(

[@clarencelaboranti4835]

carbon copy insanity LOL