Giving up my smartphone for a minimal phone (brick phone) ✨

Hey lovelies, Hope you're doing well, todays video is all about my process of giving up my smartphone permanently into just using a minimal mobile pay as you go phone. I hope you love this video and enjoy! love youuuu xxxxxxx
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[@qwertilicious2574]

Me, watching on my smartphone: interesting

[@Athena_420]

Me, watching on my smart tv: curious

[@Eduardo-xy8jj]

Me too kk

[@bomberdils]

😂😂😂

[@ShantiDawning]

Lol

[@Alliappalachian]

Lol same

[@strawberrysyrup13]

I’m 25 and Being bored as a child (without a cell phone and barely a computer) always forced you to have an imagination and sparked creativity to go find something to do, and that just doesn’t happen for me anymore because I’ll go straight to my phone. Can anyone else relate?

[@wildfire9635]

24 and it's exactly the same for me. 600%. And now I've gotten scared that even if I give up my smartphone, even just for a bit at a time or all together, it might not help me get my creativity back. I feel like I'll always just be 'behind' now

[@rakayabarre9528]

I'm 25 too. I spent so much time as a kid outside, my tiny garden felt like it was acres wide. Everything was so enchanting and brand new everyday. Luckily my phone isn't attached to me anymore, it was as a teenager. But now I spend my time housekeeping, cleansing, making things, painting and a lot of time in my garden!

[@Puttingthejaneinplain]

Yes chile.. We gotta run from this social media bs before we become robots. Seriously.

[@arialisestrellaartistry]

Yes ! I'm an artist from before technology and when I was addicted to social media I made the least amount of work. Now I limit everything that isnt art. Just keep creating, social media is programmed to be addicting and to take your time, so letting go is life changing.

[@mya.phoenix]

@@wildfire9635 well... you should try, not say 'what if'.....

[@hamstersleep35]

Harmony: 3 hours on social media is still quite a lot Me and my 8.5 hour average screen time: 👁👄👁

[@colleenmarie2111]

19.6 hours a day

[@charizmaticchronicles]

I'm on my phone all day like its my tv and everything

[@megitsune3090]

mine's 19 hours😭 but then my phone broke so.. karma

[@Sweet.peach21]

14 hours a day is unhealthy for me but who is gonna stop me

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Good god! Yall might have an addiction

[@damondominique]

The second we can figure out how to get Uber on a flip phone, I'm sold.

[@damondominique]

Everyone in the comments: "uHmMMM? tAxiS?"

[@Futuran123]

@@damondominique buy samsung z fold, its a flip phone you can use to get uber 🤭🤠🤯

[@etherealdepths]

You can always keep your smartphone for uber/social media apps when needed. most major places have wifi nowadays

[@AshishRaiprofile]

A cab app, a GPS enabled map app, an online payment app (google pay or something like that) and a portable hotspot bundled in a rugged flip phone .. that all I need to be it my daily driver but, such phones are not widely available. However, there are mobile OS like "kai OS" that pack these features.... so, there is a possibility but, again, the cost of those devices are expensive

[@eatplastic9133]

Where i come from we don't have uber- only taxies and they work with apps, mostly, so I now ride a bike :D That on the other hand encouraged me to drink less.

[@crashofthemoons]

Our society is turning into an episode of Black Mirror

[@ColourfulYou]

Fr fr..

[@sarahbethjacobs]

Yeah... I was just thinking that. I’m honestly shocked this is like a video... like this is a shocking thing,

[@letticiadelgado9865]

Tbh it’s always been an episode of black mirror

[@yli386]

@Gates of Gergovia Where are the zombies then

[@jessicacamacho5966]

It already it.

[@dysha3366]

It you cant completely give out your smartphone try this: - stop paying for 3G ( that way when your outside of your home you cant use your phone for much except calls and taking pictures) - when you are at home put your phone in a drawer when you don't need it - delete the most addictive apps and yes that includes youtube as well 😤 - forse yourself to not touch your phone for at least an hour after you wake up an an hour before bed - always log off of apps after your done using them (some apps like messenger don't have the log off option but if you go in your settings and clear the catche of the app it will automatically log you out)

[@sofia_rms]

This is smart

[@Gabriella-vo4oh]

Perfect

[@tasheve3015]

i’d say youtube isn’t that bad. i’m way more productive when i play videos in the background. i also listen to ASMR at night to help my anxiety. and it’s much easier to be honest, open and entertaining through a video than it is on instagram

[@jkaras6272]

thank you so much! this is exactly what i needed

[@ash.1429]

I still use KZbin but I make a playlist of the videos I want to watch (for example inspiration videos and witch videos) I only watch the videos of my playlist and I usually only add 2 per day. this way you prevent watching non-stop and you only see what is really important to you.

[@Chelsea-jv7fb]

With everything being online now because of the pandemic, I find myself deleting and then re-downloading social media weekly. I hate how addictive it is, and I can feel that it impacts my mental health, but for my job and school I need social media to keep up to date. It’s a tough balance ://

[@martinacalcagno2126]

Me too, I have to use facebook and WhatsApp for university and I hate it

[@blognroses3161]

So do I, I am obliged to use Messenger and Viber for my job and I really hate it.

[@karlykenny9937]

Absolutely! I need to force myself to just delete social media and just live life. Good luck with your journey!

[@ellemariea2620]

FOR REAL

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

You can get apps to lock you out of the addictive ones

[@sorchx]

Nothing angers me more than seeing a baby or a toddler with a phone planted in their face. How do parents not realise what an affect that has? When we watched tv as kids in the 90s, it was far away from us. No child ever sat directly in front of the tv for long, or we would have been told it's bad for our eyes. But yet now, babies have phones held up to their face and no one blinks an eye. It's terrifying and sad :( No one thinks about a child's brain, eyes, lack of imagination and development due to this.

[@peach_levell]

Yes! i definitely don't want to give my children phones until they're way older.

[@heyimerindavis8038]

I feel the same way I babysit for a couple of friends of mine and the one-year-old likes to watch was on my phone and I always hold it in arm’s-length away whenever she’s in my arms and I have something playing because I know it’s not good for my eyes to be so close to my phone let alone her little eyes.

[@ToxicEyes1010]

You are so right. My sister-in-law's kids start their day and end their day with phones in their face. I try not to make a big deal about it but I can see the effect it has on them. They get fussy when it dies and throw tantrums, even if we have the exact same netflix show on television and now they "can't sleep" without it. Phones are temporary babysitters imo. It definitely makes me uncomfortable, but it's cemented the fact that my children will use a phone when they can pay for it themselves.

[@scott2296]

Virtual reality is waaaaaaay better for children under two than having one of those dam smartphones planted in their face.

[@gotohoward]

I hate seeing toddlers too.

[@willlexie]

I also have "brick" phone and I think I'm happier, my life seems more peaceful. Glad to find other brick phone pals.

[@libbymcmenamin-brown8698]

yesyeyes

[@confusedsoup_]

I even find them a lot cuter lol The last time i was looking back a lot how it was to have one and now i want to go back to a brick phone but idk if it's possible because my uni class and all my friends obviously communicate about it sooo you know. I want to change it but i really don't know if it's possible because of that:(

[@confusedsoup_]

@@nicoleheron I looked up if a brick phone could possible have whatsapp and yees one specific nokia can have it and i think i'll buy it soon I'll use it only for that nothing other social media ☺️ i'm really looking forward to it but i think the first few montha or weeks it'll be reaally strange 😅

[@confusedsoup_]

@natokim Nokia 2720

[@confusedsoup_]

@@nicoleheron thank you! It's so nice knowing that people who thinks the same way exists and give you motivation and stuff 💜

[@edie92]

I'm 16 and I'm getting rid of my smartphone in 2021. Over lockdown I really realised how dependent I have become on social media and Ive decided I can't go on living on a screen for 6 hours + a day. Maybe I'll come back to this video at the end of next year and give an update :) UPDATE! Best decision I've ever made, since getting rid of my old phone I've been able to spend my time making art and music, met some amazing friends, and I got better grades than I could have imagined for my GCSEs in the summer. Also in general I just have more time to think and I feel a lot more at peace with life, and can prioritise what matters. Getting rid of my phone obviously hasn't solved everything but it has changed my life and I really urge anyone who is thinking of doing the same thing to do so. Honestly just stop watching youtube videos about phone addiction and do something about it yourself, you won´t regret it!! xx

[@gracieb9753]

i’m 14 and i wanna do the same :) only just getting rid of social media since it’s the main reason i’ve felt like i’m not doing enough in my day!! i realize most of the time when im bored i go straight to my phone instead of something else lol

[@abundantbaby9556]

did u do it

[@lunaa5464]

@@gracieb9753 Oo i didn’t give up my smart phone but i gave up social media i felt so much better and i learnt a lot, i was able to do so much more aswell !!! :D

[@niyaloves7143]

Yesss

[@phibone424]

me too. i use it as a distraction and the times i’m not on it i feel my emotions. i cant face them if i’ve got it in my eyes lol

[@lydia_birch]

As someone that has struggled with maladaptive daydreaming and dissociation since childhood I I've found that cutting down on social media and being more present in my surroundings has worked wonders. I want to eventually give up my smartphone and go to a brick phone but I'll admit it sounds very daunting! It's encouraging to hear from someone that has been successful in doing so :) Thank you for this video Harmony! x

[@lolapoente6216]

I have the same problem pls help me

[@Robertlane777]

Man I want to do the same. I have the same problem with the maladaptive daydreaming. Hopefully this could help

[@lorie2451]

I try to use my smartphone as little as I can. The other day, I had a conversation with my mom about "being bored." She said that her friend needed money to buy a tablet for her four year old because she got bored a lot. It really confused her when I told her that she needed to learn to be bored. Like, I will sit and just watch my chickens or cats or hell, the leaves falling from the trees but a four year old needs cartoons at ALL HOURS?!

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

I've watched dozens of 'I got rid of my smartphone' videos. Yours sealed the deal for me. Life's too short to keep wondering what it's like - time to take action.

[@rob2662]

how is that going? 2 years later?

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

@@rob2662 Damn, I never ended up doing it. I can't believe I said that two years ago. I bought a dumbphone and used it, but my work requires a smartphone...when that's no longer the case, I'd love to get rid of it.

[@tamsinsylvie4331]

Me: yeah smartphones bad! I want to feel boredom! Also me: watching on smart phone and avoiding boredom

[@harmonynicee]

Hello! I apologies i haven't uploaded in a while, this video had some major problems with uploading and it took like a 8 tries to upload. Love you all so much, thanks for sticking by and being amazing and ill be back soon xxxxxx

[@eduardotorres6108]

Maybe that's a sign? YT have become a Terminator land more & more. I only come here for few channels haven't move away from YT. There're other websites are less control like lbry, brandnewtube, bitchute, & more.

[@canhas6559]

Thank you for taking the time you need! Absolutely been LOVING the content lately, and I'm happy to patiently wait for it ^_^

[@auroracrepuscolo]

Hey! I LOVE the strength and the effort you put in this journey, and you're really inspiring, I might try it as well someday! I just have a question: what about all the new waste you come to generate? Like all those bits of paper, having to print down bus times, buying cds, buying stuff to supply for what the phone once provided you ...how do you cope with that? I'm curious to know your take on it! :) cheers from Italy ^^

[@joanna_vanderhoeven]

I've had some problems lately too on my channel, but then I found out it was my firewall that was causing the problem. So, I had to disable it while I was uploading, and then resume it straight afterward. :)

[@1Pineapple]

@@eduardotorres6108 brandnewtube lol?! hx for the tips, that sounds interesting!! :D

[@draculena]

there’s no better time than now to revive my pink razr cell phone yaaaaaa

[@crane8819]

I don't even know why I have a smartphone. I mostly use it as an overpriced MP3 player and when it isn't doing that it functions as a paper weight to keep things from blowing off my desk lol.

[@Maria-xd4uk]

I wonder if they still make brick phones with mp3 capabilities? My one brick phone 12 years ago did have that feature.

[@ashlynw.7291]

literally the only reason I haven’t gotten rid of mine is the devastating loss of losing all my music 😂

[@mejsjdjdhehejeje6316]

i have a flip phone and i get all my music for free and I have the radio too!

[@jaedacolleen59]

I just looked at my screen time for the first time in a while and saw that my average for this week has been 10hrs and 2 min/day... Mind you, I don't even have the time for this, I am working full time. I am losing my sleep. It's hitting me how awful that is right now. I just did the math, and if this week reflected the rest of the year, I would have spent 42% of this year on my phone. It is definitely time for a change or break. Thank you for this post! It was the reminder I needed to be present.

[@lanilynn1227]

When I visited my partner's family in upstate rural New York, I had NO service and I chose not to connect to his families wifi. I had the best week I've had in years because I was forming real bonds with him and his family, experiencing a new place, and enjoying myself. The only time I was on my phone was to take photos (I opted not to take my camera, otherwise I would have used it instead), check the weather, or read. I think my screen time was 30 minutes at most that whole week and it felt amazing, and I didn't miss a THING. I've also limited how often I am on social media and when I am "allowed" to use it and it's felt nice. Thank you for this video! I was thinking about your videos this morning and I take this (and the new moon!) as a sign that I should limit more.

[@katherynne8241]

It's so interesting to hear you describe having to do things in ways I just never stopped doing, even after having a smart phone -- paper shopping lists, keeping a written diary and planner, reading novels, being bored, listening to CDs, sitting in silence. I don't really think about this stuff a lot but it's always really interesting to me to hear that other people just don't do those things! I'm definitely older than you, and smart phones came into my life at a later time, so I'm not sure if that's part of why the relationship to the smart phone is just so different. This was a really interesting video!

[@stace_d]

I do all these things too, lol.. except CDs. Because in my elder years (mid 30s), I decided vinyl records are my thing 😂

[@hannahscholzel7369]

it is the reason... also if you don't have high tendencies to be addicted to something or trauma that you're coping with in an unhealthy way and just haven't gotten over that can also be why it's not affecting you so much

[@stepa3442]

haha same I had to lisen to that part again, I was like "what? relearning o plan in a calendar and write lists?" but yeah I am 31 I think it has to do with that

[@kristenr4016]

Out of curiosity, what’s your average screen time?

[@theladyamalthea16]

took a trip to spain and forced myself to not use any map apps/my phone but rather to ask people and it was the most rewarding and gratifying experience. I met so many great and kind people!

[@marikabroch4045]

I'm a French exchange student in Germany, and i forced myself to actually ask people for help in the street - not knowing the language at the beginning - and it's like the most satisfying thing. Then people get curious about you and ask you questions and stuff

[@NoriBearr]

I want to do this so bad. I’m honestly over my phone. I’ve deleted IG for the time being cause I’m just over it. I don’t like social media and my head feels muffled and painful because of it. Plus I have a laptop, I can do my lessons there and go on KZbin should I want to. I’m very tempted now and didn’t realise that this was an option till I saw this video! Thank you for this xx

[@ktevans881]

I have not ditched my smartphone, but I have deleted/deactivated all of my social media. YT is the closest and only thing close to social media I still have on my phone. It's been liberating and wonderful and I don't have any plans of going back to any social media platforms.

[@marisaanna]

i did the same thing in december and it really helps a lot

[@Fallingxleaves]

Same. It’s hard to give up my smartphone, I don’t have wifi and I need a phone to do my banking, log my work hours through my app, using maps... but like you I did delete my social media except for KZbin. Even that makes a huge difference

[@witchskee]

I also did this! I've felt so much better, too. Good for you!

[@ManateeGhost]

I've done the same thing. Never felt so free in my life.

[@Puttingthejaneinplain]

Im on the road to doing the same sis.. I feel like social media plays a big part in the corruption of our gen today

[@honeytearays]

A lot of the things we use smartphones for are optional. The device itself isn't bad - it's the way we use them. You don't have to justify having one or give it up to take steps to adjust the way you use it or rely on a smartphone. If it helps you to switch to a different type of mobile phone, do it. If not, don't. Everyone is different and we have different needs!

[@WatchJolene]

Yes. this. thank you.

[@teehee5700]

It’s also not entirely our fault, because the apps we use a lot is ment to be addictive

[@myrtila]

Exactly!!! The point is to make good use out of it and that’s the biggest challenge as well. Switching to a brick phone is relatively easy compared to maintaining your smartphone and using it only to the extent that benefits you. At the end of the day, a smartphone is super useful and convenient

[@ZEN-qb1lu]

Exactly..I have a smart phone but I don't have Facebook or Instagram or other social media . So I get the benefits of a smart phone without being addicted to it

[@ZEN-qb1lu]

@@teehee5700 that's more a reason why we need to get back in control of our own lives rather than than being a slave to tech companies.. people dont take our power, we hand it over.

[@crashofthemoons]

I also used to use my phone to bury my emotions. This year I finally decided to see a therapist, and uncovered a lot of crap that I had never fully recovered from. I will say it's thanks to my current boyfriend who helped me put down my phone and reconnect to the world through walks, hikes, and time in nature.

[@liminalquartz]

I support this SO much! I mean I personally am really into this "stop scrolling, eliminate the tech/social negativity" movement, but what's most important is that you found this and did it in the way that is so positive for you!! I keep hearing about people doing this brick phone route, and I admire that so much! I think there are so many people who should try this and whom it could really really help! For anyone who's confused and torn about this whole thing: I'm actually in the "still have a smartphone, but not social media" camp - I find the planner, camera, music, audiobook and texting functions to be positive things I don't feel the need to give up, but I'm pretty close to just deleting all my social media. You don't have to completely go brick phone if it will create more stress for you than good, BUT you HAVE to be honest about 1) how much time you're spending "scrolling" 2) whether it's positive or negative for you to have a smartphone at all and/or use certain apps. I know many many people who it's a self control issue where, they can't just delete their social media apps or whatever, if they have a smartphone, they'll just get them back. In that case you should 100% use Harmony's guidance and try the brick phone route. But just because I never liked social media and I don't personally feel the need to use it all the time, I'm not ditching my smartphone, because i use it more as a device, and that's a route you can take if it's positive for you! I personally find texting to be positive because my friends I text with are a source of joy, but someone else might find texting to be addictive, negative, and contact with people who bring them down - you have to do what's best for YOU. I really support anyone who wants to give up their smartphone, but just wanted to mention it's not the only choice between cold turkey and staying a slave to it :) If you're very honest with yourself, you can keep the elements that are not coping mechanisms/distractions.

[@xcaitlinxarrisx]

Everyone justifying why they have to have a smart phone in the comments 😂

[@nicoleavery7238]

They’re brainwashed and obsessed with materialism

[@bradlyisntfunny]

The addiction is real

[@ziasudo8601]

@@nicoleavery7238 Not necessarily. Some of us HAVE to have it because it's a work requirement.

[@saraheerie]

I think we're forgetting a large group of people. First there's the group of people who literally rely on their phone to be all these things bc purchasing a second hand smart phone for $200 is much cheaper than purchasing all those things separately (not to mention the amount of trees being saved with digital note taking). Second is the group of people whose only internet connection is through their smart phone bc of the high cost of internet service in some areas, or they live in their car or an RV or somewhere else that doesn't have an internet connection. Then there's the group of people who live in areas that lack certain support systems / communities like LGBTQ+ communities, disable communities and minority communities and those without these support systems irl rely on their connections via social media to their communities. We forget that sometimes what we think is a privilege is actually a necessity for a lot of people. Speaking as someone who went without a phone (smart of other wise lol) and without home internet for almost 7 years it really was a life changer when I finally got one.

[@Runitax]

@@nicoleavery7238 I don’t feel I am brainwashed! I knew the world before computers and smart phones. For me my phone helps me with my phobia

[@dizzyandbusy]

i would 1000% do this if everyone around me didn’t solely use whatsapp and instagram DMs

[@Bildlichunbekannt]

I hate whatsapp sooooo much but same. Everyone around me uses it and it annoys me so much.

[@dizzyandbusy]

@@Bildlichunbekannt it’s like people pay for texts and calls with a provider for no reason? We don’t need all these apps all the time

[@melissaheffner]

I just recently left WhatsApp and Instagram. Initially, that was one of my main thoughts too, but I sent out a message to my contacts saying I'll be available through text, or email, or even video call (Zoom, Duo, etc) and I have started to mainly focus on having in personal relationships. People who care about you or want to meet with you in real life WILL make the effort to text, call, or even email. I have had three in-person meetings with people I hadn't seen in months (its been a week and a half since I deleted it all) because social media creates such a false sense of closeness, in each meet up we spoke for 2 hours straight, just catching up on life. I realized how much I missed out on, how pressured social media makes you feel to look one way but secretly you're lonely, etc. Don't let that hold you back. My struggles with contentment, comparison, and even trust issues have decreased immensely since getting rid of those apps, my relationship feels more secure than ever, because I'm not constantly comparing, my thoughts don't taunt me the way they used to, and I have gotten to do numerous DIY projects in place of waiting around for texts, or posting or scrolling through media endlessly. It's possible and it is truly life-giving. Give it a try!

[@helenhoward2715]

My dad bought a flip phone with WhatsApp built into to it!

[@ritzypete1025]

@Diogo I believe there are flip phones that have WhatsApp.

[@emward6858]

I was born in the 80s so I've seen how phones have evolved. Life was so much better before phones took over , I've seen society change for the worst. The fact that people need to question if they can live without their smartphone is probably the scariest part. Life will continue with or without smartphones. We just have to take back control 😊

[@lourdescarolineribeirosanc6716]

I remember when I was 16 I CRIED because I was so happy to be felling bored and my parents thought that I was crazy. That was the last time I felt bored, and now I´m 21

[@bappo7105]

and everybody clapped

[@12.56AM]

what do you mean that was just in 2015 & why did you cry then?

[@erikaquinha]

eu

[@andone3968]

Well its not quite normal to cry cause you feel happy because you are bored. Who cries out of happiness because they are bored?

[@Taya0692]

As someone who went years without a phone back in 2016-2018, I can honestly say it was the easiest and most enjoyable time of my life - aside from the process of overcoming my depression and anxiety during that time, it made it easier for me to do so . And even now I have a phone mainly for work purposes and I still find myself forgetting to grab my phone when I leave the house. I think it's important to develop that disconnect between us and tech, severing that attachment .

[@hannahharding5872]

just wanted to leave a comment to say how much i've been appreciating and enjoying seeing and hearing you talk about your personal growth!! it's been so fascinating watching you grow over the years and i feel like i've grown along with you since i started watching years ago! i've been neglecting my own personal spiritual and mental journey for a while now (very much that kind of scrolling or doing anything to not think - i think i've been in a state of general unconsciousness) and this alongside other things has inspired me to take a leap (at least for a short while to see what happens) to uninstall most of the social media on my phone! i've also just embarked on trying to meditate for even just 5 minutes every day again, feels good to be investing meaningfulness in myself again xx

[@ruthsiepel3893]

I quit my smartphone a year ago and I still believe it's the best decision I've ever made. Kinda hoping that people get encouraged by this video because I truly think it would be so much better for anyone.

[@CondessaAnasta]

WOOOOWWWW UNFORTUNATELY I HAVENT SEEN yours videos for a long long time!! you changed a lot! three years ago you were my inspiration and still be! thank you for nice job on youtube and instagram! and its soooo cool that youtube showed me this video!

[@izzyismypuppy]

Honestly, I’m having a horrible day, but hearing from you just brightened it a bit. Keep it up!

[@gotohoward]

When I was a kid it used to be we watched too much TV. So I gave up TV. Some people listen to music incessantly. Always with earbuds on. Now it's phones. I don't really talk to strangers and my family outings can be tense with questions and comment about my life. Ef that.

[@s_kelli_ngton]

On a much smaller scale, the things I have done to reduce my smart phone usage are to deactivate my social media, I use a book planner with actual pen and paper, I keep my phone in my purse instead of my pocket (harder to get to), I keep a rubik's cube in my purse as well... when I get the urge to scroll, I fiddle instead. So much we can do to get on our own way 🖤

[@lunar_magick]

Hope your weekend gets better x

[@ReReChan]

I don't have a problem minimizing my relationship with social media. I have a problem with minimizing my relationship with youtube. It is literally the one thing that I do when I'm bored. I have Netflix but I hardly ever watch it. All I stare all day is youtube. It's super unhealthy and I need to get myself together!

[@koprolity5015]

how is it going?

[@selinesendagli8733]

Your outfit is giving me some real Christmas vibes 🎄

[@laurapriede2389]

I can't give up my smartphone because I have to use it for school. So what I did is that I deleted all of my social media/addictive apps. Now I watch netflix or youtube on my computer when I'm at home instead of scrolling through social media every time that I'm slightly bored. I feel a lot happier and days actually feel longer. Great video, Harmony! For many teenagers a life without smartphone feels impossible so thank you for spreading this very important message!

[@Rayowag]

I definitely think people should have 'no screen' weeks to bring things into perspective every now and then. I delete all my social media for 1-4 weeks every now and then and than helps a lot in resetting my relationships with apps once they start to become toxic again (by design). I'm attached to Instagram way less, I don't have the hardest time not using Twitter. The only app I'm still on a lot is KZbin. Which is definitely something I'm trying to work on since it does eat up your time no matter how much the content is educational or entertaining.

[@lornatw]

Same 💕

[@Neffera]

That’s a challenge 1-4 weeks without social media but that’s a challenge that I wanna take, ya feel?! And Sammme youtube is so hard to set a limit on how many hrs I wanna consume

[@themostjoyfulcommenter]

I mainly just use Snapchat because a lot of my close friends have it and I have a lot of things saved there but I keep notifications

[@div8321]

try to unsub from people that produce boring, brain-numbing garbage. i.e "I SPENT 6000.00 ON {x} CLOTHES!!!" or "BIG HAUL!!!" a lot of youtubers just flaunt how much money they have, and in turn, makes the viewer feel like shit for not being able to spend as much as them. it's all subtle programming. i recommend unsubbing from people that make you feel anxious/doubt yourself- I'm sure you probably have a few that make you feel inferior. into the garbage they go :)

[@katiepillarr_]

Wow! This video came to me as the perfect time. I’m trying to take a 6 month break from social media, but I haven’t been able to break away with my phone. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@clownbraiinz]

I literally was looking at a different phone plan last night thinking maybe it would be better for me to do something more minimal, and then this video comes up and it confirms that this is what I should do. Thank you, Harmony!

[@yes_noa]

Me too! I just switched from unlimited plan to limited one

[@ks9759]

I SWEAR your videos always come right when I need them! I mean, I was just thinking about doing this yesterday but I had no one I knew who could kind of guide me on what the process might be like....this was perfect. Thank you Harmony!

[@calleerobinson4796]

you don't need smartphones to do all the things, but it is great to have ONE device that does all the things instead of becoming addicted/dependent on multiple. Smartphones and their negative effects can be overcome with willpower and boundaries. Put it away when spending time with family, close it in the glove compartment when driving, charge it in another room overnight, have a no phones at the table rule. You need to disconnect and enjoy life, you can do it while owning a phone though!

[@wilsonnester750]

Absolutely! That level of willpower is incredibly hard for a ton of people (we all have the i airy chemicals we chemicals we crave) so thankfully we have techniques and success stories like Harmony’s guiding us :) But totally, willpower is ~1/2 of the work, with the other half being designing your environment to work for you (which or course requires some willpower)

[@ElsiaStar]

As an early 90s baby, I didn't get my first smartphone til I was a sophomore in college. Now I'm addicted to my phone, but the benefits for me outweigh the negatives. I'm always using maps(beforehand I remember getting lost on road trips & having to ask gas station clerks... which is not as fun as it sounds) and using it as a tool for work along with communicating with friends & family during this pandemic. But I commend you for doing this and wish you luck on your journey

[@triciamulan5982]

I’m 32 so I remember the “good old days” even before basic mobile phones when you would have to make plans with your friends at school and if one of you didn’t show up (because your parents wouldn’t let you out or whatever) you wouldn’t know why until the next day.

[@iiamthesettingsun]

I've been following you for many years and have always loved your content. You being open about your mental health and healing journey is so inspiring. You really help me with my own healing and spiritual journey. I've been thinking about ditching my smartphone (or t least social media) for a long while now to be more conscious and experience that layer of life you talked about to the fullest. Watching this video helps me take the first steps, so thank you. Sending u much love and light

[@cecilev5632]

God i wish i could give up smartphones, but its absolutely nescessary nowadays with online college :( lol genuinely no way around it too, I can’t call my classmates three am because i need their part in the project first thing in the morning.

[@ThyWorm327]

Laptop? :)

[@gotohoward]

Harmony is always doing a change. It's right for her like she said. I think it's better to use discipline with using social media and keeping the advantages. She'll have a smart phone before a year's up. Lol I use the phone for an assistant.

[@raveng8217]

If you can't get rid of your phone but wanna change your relationship with it, there are apps you can get where you can set time limits on how long you're allowed to use different apps each day. That way you can cut down on social media, while still keeping your smartphone for the practical/actually important stuff

[@kajamagdalena330]

i agree with Raven, i have a limit on my phone that turns off everything except messenger and spotify and my parents have the code to disable it so i cant use it

[@marew5422]

I tried to do this in high school but failed because so many of my classmates I did projects with only wanted to use apps like Snapchat to correspond. Im glad to see you living my dream!

[@Aleera616]

I want to do this so bad. I have adhd I'm completely aware of the fact that I have a smartphone/social media addiction. On one hand it helps me to do simple tasks because it's easier for me to do the dishes or brush my teeth with a video playing. But on the other hand I don't read anymore, I can't even concentrate on most video games and I used to love writing but didn't write anything the past years. I hyperfocus very rarely since using a smartphone. It is an aid of some sort but also something that makes my life so much worse. I feel like it would be easier to give up my phone if I wasn't living in the city (had to move here for job) and could go back to a more rural area again. Idk. Giving up my smartphone is definitely the goal but my adhd and my current living situation are making this really hard. But this video inspired me and I think I'm gonna delete some apps and try to put my phone away when I don't need it.

[@mossmaiden1794]

This has inspired me to look for a brick phone because Gods know I need to stop using my smartphone! Maybe this was the sign I needed... Thanks Harmony

[@LR-hu2pj]

When you mentioned that the girl who inspired you to do this, you called her "cool". This is how I felt when I also met a girl with a normal cellphone. She just had it so casually, like it was the early 2000s, naturally. I thought she was so interesting and cool. We really need to connect more with earth and be free. That's what makes us cool. Seeing a girl with a smartphone isn't "cool".

[@fvs3189]

you are only 3 years older than me but I feel like you are so much wiser than me, and I'm grateful to be able to listen to your thoughts

[@haleyk4969]

When I made the "life change" of going vegetarian I made sure to give myself time to work through all the foods and experiences I would miss when I gave up meat and "say goodbye" to those things which helped SO much with that transition because there were fewer surprises and I wasn't tempted to give up and go back to old habits. I'd recommend that to anyone who wants to try giving up their phone as well! Noticing what things you rely on your phone for and planning out how to do those things without a phone could help you feel less like you're taking a big, scary dive. Stay well, friends 💜

[@anjalimichelleart]

I’ve always wanted to give up my smartphone and meet it simple, it’s refreshing to see that you actually did it!

[@brownhairedgirl23]

sis, i really would do it too, but: - google maps for driving directions - emergency ubers when there are no taxis - new covid rules for signing into places with a code :////

[@cupcake123456789524]

I’ve been using a Nokia for the past 2 years. I love it! I am however missing a GPS but I did learn how to use a map, though. ^_^

[@zuzannakaniuga5524]

Honestly, why do I feel like all the people commenting are trying to justify themselves? Idk I thought that was pretty interesting 🤓

[@ktevans881]

😂 I thought that too as I scrolled. People act like the people in the 90's and back couldn't possibly have gotten through school or general life without apps and internet at our fingertips! Laptops and desktops can download apps too... just not at your constant beck and call in your fingertips. 🤦‍♀️

[@Hannah-nh5qj]

“What about directions? What about photos? What about the notes app?” Like.... guys.... Maps (even written directions from online) and cameras and notebooks exist for a reason. There’s no way you forgot about that, you’re making excuses.

[@ktevans881]

@@Hannah-nh5qj YES!! I still handwrite my directions to memorize them. Having my phone talk at me is more dangerous and distracting and I end up making more wrong turns than I would if I just figured out where I was going ahead of time.

[@IamAshleeRose]

Addiction Dopamine Not ready to give it up

[@saraheerie]

@@Hannah-nh5qj I think we're forgetting a large group of people. First there's the group of people who literally rely on their phone to be all these things bc purchasing a second hand smart phone for $200 is much cheaper than purchasing all those things separately (not to mention the amount of trees being saved with digital note taking). Second is the group of people whose only internet connection is through their smart phone bc of the high cost of internet service in some areas, or they live in their car or an RV or somewhere else that doesn't have an internet connection. Then there's the group of people who live in areas that lack certain support systems / communities like LGBTQ+ communities, disable communities and minority communities and those without these support systems irl rely on their connections via social media to their communities. We forget that sometimes what we think is a privilege is actually a necessity for a lot of people. Speaking as someone who went without a phone (smart of other wise lol) and without home internet for almost 7 years it really was a life changer when I finally got one.

[@DreamyBeanie]

So, I straight up deleted all social and mobile games off my smartphone and it changed my lifestyle. I'm reading and being creative more often. I'm finally learning how to use my creativity as a coping mechanism and finally taking the steps to focus on my mental health. I've even decided to reach out for help on how to recover from gaslighting and finally move on from it. Because of this change, I have decided to change to a classic flip phone here coming February or March. Thank you Harmony for bringing this to light for me and several others. XOXO

[@Neffera]

People hate calling now a days and it’s so annoying cause I don’t find a connection through texting.

[@allyji96]

I personally hate talking on the phone... it's usually just "uhhhh...yeah"'s all throughout the conversation, and I find it super awkward even if I'm talking to my fiance or parents. Might be my anxiety though, lol.

[@MEOWalina]

@@allyji96 SAME haha talking on the phone always makes me so anxious

[@frida8519]

I think that’s another example of how phones effect us and our need for constant stimulation. We get uncomfortable during awkward silences now bc our brain is always trying to fill the silence w something. My friends and I call each other and sometimes we sit in silence doing our own thing and I love that so much

[@leagirard1053]

Your comment just made me realize that I have a really small circle of friends especially in this pandemic cuz we all only like to call

[@KangelofEcho]

I hated calls before, I hate calls now. They’re so invasive >.

[@_Alimm]

There's an analogy I read that a smartphone is a pacifier for most of us. Anytime we're in an uncomfortable situation whether boring or awkward we reach for it soothe us as oppose to feeling those feelings and naturally building mechanisms to get through it.

[@emmastar3202]

*please give this likes so harmony can see it this is important!!!!!* I wanted to DM you something but I guess that's not happening lol so I trying this. I just saw that this tattoo artist is doing some flash, including portrait drawing of a woman and I instantly recognized her as you?? I'm talking your hair, even your jewelry AND your hand tattoos on your chest???? But she gave no credit, didn't tag you, no mention or anything. And it wasn't just like "oh that kind of looks like you, maybe she used you as a reference!" but it's 100% you. I just thought you should know that in case that makes you feel uncomfortable, then you should probably contact this person.

[@harmonynicee]

Hey lovely, DM on insta please! should be able to see it x

[@Sarzzy59]

This is such a timely video. I recently went on a holiday and the place we stayed at didn’t have wifi and after a couple days I was faced with the ugly parts of myself and all the suppressed traumas I hadn’t fully worked through. It ended up becoming a super healing experience. And shocked me how my phone had got me into the mess I was in. I felt like I was greeted by my younger self again spiritually and it reminded me of who I was before my personality was sold to me by the internet and influenced by social approval. Definitely plan on breaking up with my phone again for awhile!

[@ananimo1473]

The sad thing is that I have so many online friends, and none in real life. Could never leave them . Also I need to keep my eyes on bands news. But I don't really care about those stuff

[@amyg8176]

Bands typically have a mailing list so they can send email updates, if that helps!

[@vanilla5245]

Nothing wrong with that. How we use our phones is different person to person. You can limit your time etc too

[@vanilla5245]

Also i have a chronic illness so many of my friends are online too :). I just change other different ways i use my phone from time to time

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

I realised personally that the online friends I had only contacted me when I had insta. The moment I said I left and when they said they would keep in touch, they didn’t. I don’t know whether people cannot meet me on the same level or they’re not the truest friends to want to stay in touch but then again it made me step back and realise that I would rather have no one to talk to than people to talk to who would not stick by one day, having issues of their own and only message me when either of us are bored

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

@aena mustafa very true, can’t really win either way!

[@g1rlgengar]

I'm so excited to watch this!! I've been getting more and more irritated with relying on a smartphone and aiming to use it less but I've no idea how to adjust and adapt without it. So thank you Harmony for taking the time to make this video 💕

[@MIsadventuresofSavvy]

If u want to slowly wean yourself off of social media, most phone systems have timers u can put on apps. it takes some self discipline but it's nice to limit how much exposure i have to twitter esp now

[@amyg8176]

This is what I do! I give myself an hour on social media on Sunday’s, otherwise I’ve stopped using it throughout the week. Since there’s such a limited time I can use it, I’ve stopped scrolling so much and only look at the people I truly care about. Turns out I don’t actually care about most of the people/brands I follow lol.

[@stephanielaurenyoung]

Love this so much! I've been on a healing/spiritual journey for about 2 years now and I'm always looking for more ways to feel more connected to the real world. I am in the process of setting up my own business (life coaching) and I always felt I couldn't give up my smartphone because of my business needing Instagram etc. But you've given me hope that it's possible! Thank you for this 💫

[@stephanielaurenyoung]

Sidenote, would love to see the positive affecta this has on my sleep! Now that I've healed from nightmares and sleep paralysis I bet not having a smartphone would help me actually sleep a decent amount of time without waking😴

[@yikesmattiee]

Is no one going to mention the beautiful hand tattoos 🥺 they look so cute

[@themanofyorke6708]

There's so much wisdom in Classic novels particularly Thomas Hardy, the better Dickens books and the Brontes! Keep up the reading!

[@МиленаМиленковић]

i cant give up my phone completely but i deleted almost all apps, i only left google classroom and stuff like that for school, spotify, whatsapp and viber. i used to be on my phone for 12 hours a day and this week its only about 20 minutes and it was only because of school. it has been only 8 days but i feel so much better.

[@dakuran3378]

Hi Harmony! I have also a few months ago stopped using social medias, makeup and thinking about switching my phone. it's so nice to see someone talk about these stuff specially about social media and makeup. when I stopped using makeup not many people reacted but when I said that I had no social media on my phone people reacted very weirdly. I used to use an app called snap where you can have streaks with people. But these people did not actually talk to me but send a black picture with the text ''Streaks'', when I said that I was not feeling well and wanted to remove all social media people only cared about their ''streaks''. or followers. After all these bad reactions I have gotten I have realized that these people are kinda stuck in this world called ''social media''. People can't even sit and have a dinner with me without taking out their phones and going around on social media. Well anyway it's feels good to not be alone with this. Keep up with the amazing videos, and don't stress too much! c:

[@atlantismorisette5502]

I've thought about going back to an old phone as well. Good for you

[@CamillasChoice]

Very inspiring Harmony, thanks for sharing! :)

[@arielplustwo]

I thought I would share my phone situation in case it helps someone that cant give up their smart phone: - I have a second hand iphone 6 - I have a pay as you go sim that is 4 euro a month for 500mb and 500 call mins/texts - I am connected to wifi at home (the only place I use my phone for social media- I only have instagram and follow 80 accounts- my friends from around the world) - My data is turned off until I need to use maps or whatsapp someone- then it's turned off again. - I have an ipod for music - I have the usage limit on my phone set to 2 hours a day... then it tells me my time is up. - My phone is put in my drawer at night and not on charge.... that way i start the day with 50% battery and have to ration my usage or leave it downstairs to charge during the day.

[@spiritualexplorer5808]

I completely love these new types of videos you’re posting! Congratulations on your journey and thank you for sharing it with us!

[@Liurika]

I'm going to be obsessed about this solution you have presented... I feel so dependent on my phone and I hate it! I want to break up with it... Sounds scary but I do believe you that it's so worth it!

[@jordanrivera6649]

I crochet and I’m just obsessed with your little half sweater thing. I want to make one.

[@ash.1429]

I deleted Instagram, snapchat tiktok and other social media platforms. I still use KZbin but I make a playlist of the videos I want to watch (for example inspiration videos and witch videos) I only watch the videos of my playlist and I usually only add 2 per day. this way you prevent watching non-stop and you only see what is really important to you.

[@anarcisa]

The Juno Soundtrack is sooooo good. Very underrated.

[@Luciecfcm]

When you have a smartphone internet etc you do way less things than without I only deleted my social for a bit and I was way more creative and productive I painted, played instruments I read two books, took time to cook fancy meals ... And by cutting social media you realize who your real friends are

[@cassandra_cassowary]

I have a good and pretty healthy relationship with my smartphone I think, but I do often find myself missing the times before I had one where I couldn't simply connect to literally anything in seconds. I love being able to google any information, but there's definitely a very grounding feeling to not being able to be attached to anything other than your immediate surroundings. I'm glad you've had such a positive experience giving up your phone, and it's definitely something all of us could benefit from even if just temporarily

[@alexisjy7]

After finishing this video, I decided to finish making myself lunch and eating without some form of mind-occupying entertainment like I normally would and just let myself think.. It took all of 2 minutes for the tears to start. think I’m gonna make this a part of my daily practice. 👍🏻😌👌🏻thanks, Harmony✨

[@nathaliatally6952]

Odd yet perfect this came up because I've been highly considering doing this and have recently been saying it out loud and this is the first time I'm seeing someone else do it!

[@karupe9982]

I saw the title and thought "another signal" I want to do this but this smartphone is my tool in this dumb pandemic :( so glad you took the step tho. It's a nice thing to do

[@TheOnlyAliesha]

Same I usually don’t spend much time on my phone except while doing tedious chores or exercising but now it’s one of the few entertainments I have left when I’m not working

[@coocoointhebrains]

Sameeee i would ditch it but its my only tool for studying online for uni

[@heyitschris5054]

Thank you so much for talking about this!! I feel like I needed to hear this. Ever since the pandemic some of my coping mechanisms have not been working for me and I’ve been spending a lot more time just in my head. It is nice to have your point of view with coping so that I can understand mine a bit more. Love you dyslexic buddy!! :)

[@notavailable708]

That’s easy with everything you were able to do but if you have toxic people around you in your own house and you need to cope up with their projections and nonsense all day long? Your phone is your saviour just plug in earphones and you don’t listen to their siht talk 💛

[@AdelaTomankova]

I realized you're subscribed to Grimes! Nice! Some of her songs like crystal ball genesis and vanessa fit you really well!

[@sophia-vv7wt]

hi! I've been thinking about giving up my phone too, and just get away from technology and negative stereo types on the internet. I think it will be nice to appreciate more nature and other small things. you looks so happy and healthy. blessed be!

[@leastiller5956]

Very inspiring to see a KZbinr do this! Thank you for this video. I have spent the last 11 years on/off smartphones and one thing that I realised is that when I use a smartphone, I trust myself less. Like I already looked up the event that I'll attend tomorrow 5 times but I still don't trust myself to remember the time and place, so I look again. Whereas when I leave my phone at home, I have to do all the thinking and planning myself and in advance, which is actually empowering, lol.

[@josephsage3524]

I am 39 and it blows my mind that people have a hard time letting go of their smart phone....but...I didn't own a cell phone until 9 years ago and I dont use Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I'm not hating...I just find it interesting

[@hannahscholzel7369]

If you get into the topic more you'll learn how it's affecting people of a younger generation in your life.. it's a huge problem, I'm 22 and have been addicted to my smartphone as a way of burying emotions for almost 10 years. And I grew up on the countryside surrounded by nature and very educated individuals and even tho I would consider myself to be pretty selfreflected I've always been in a state of denial of how addicted I am and how much this is controlling my life and even now after realizing it I find it almost impossible to leave those behavioural patterns that I've been stuck in for all this time. It's like she said in the video... Ive unlearned boredom, but I've also unlearned to learn, to teach myself how to do something, can't concentrate for very long, constantly searching for distratcion and being bombarded by thoughts and cravings related to my social media use. Realizing what it does to my generation and even worse the people being born after 2010 and to the world in general is SO. SCARY.

[@josephsage3524]

@@hannahscholzel7369 very insightful. The world has been turned upside down. Who knows what it will take to set things back right....or if it's even possible

[@hannahscholzel7369]

@aena mustafa i have a brick phone now xD i have no regrets except for all of the (life) time i spent on my "smart"phone

[@Sam-ne6qr]

I never really comment on things but I just want to say that I’m proud of you and your journey and you really inspired me with this video, so thank you

[@finnd7146]

I can’t get rid of my phone because we literally just started the contract (it’s brand new) but before I got it I asked my mom if I could just have a flip phone or something and she just flat out said it was a bad idea and it just wouldn’t work. She was partially right for my circumstances, it would be harder to communicate with some of my friends and I have a lot of apps I need cause I can’t remember things and plan ahead. So I decided one day on a whim to just delete all the games and social media that I was addicted to and had unhealthy relationships with. It’s not ideal but I went from 8 hrs of screen time to 3 so I’m really proud of myself! The problem I’m having now is finding other things to do that I find enjoyable. I have depression and everything I do isn’t fun and everything just seems unfulfilling. I don’t know where to go from here because even reading, painting, hiking etc. aren’t enough for me anymore. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do?

[@l0nelygh0st.]

I gave mine up maybe five years ago for one like you have there. Didn't miss it and i can control my internet use so much easier.

[@audrey3446]

What scared me the most was when I saw how my older sister (millennial) and my parents can easily have fun banter and chit chat with people that work in shops and actually become acquainted with them. Never had that so far in my life, being 20 years old now I can start making that change.

[@haylee7951]

1 I LOVE that sweater... I think I’ll knit one like it ❤️ 2 Just so you know, I’m listening to this in background while I don’t chores for today

[@shirenakaioh]

Woow I still have a Nokia (The blue one) brick phone. Greetings from Mexico 🌹💕 I love harmony 🌸

[@ispeakelvish]

Dude... I saw this video and went to the bookstore straight away to buy the book. I think I might give this a shot.

[@ammoniumklorid5892]

Getting some Freddy Kreuger vibes with the sweater. Unintentional halloween outfit?

[@Betweengoldenhorizons]

This video was suggested for me at such a pivotal moment. Universe is trying to teach me.. I'm listening! Instantly subscribed :)

[@chloe-gy2hb]

Literally whenever they can get something like google maps on a flip phone, I'm sold. I've let go of needing music everywhere I go, I'm soooo done with an iPhone but worried about the navigation aspect of getting rid of it

[@wowsuchname1939]

Check out the light phone! Looking at preordering as checks the gps box for ya as well!

[@amaelleolivier7068]

I don't know if you still look at your KZbin comments but... This video has been in my "watch later" since it's out... It took me a long time to be ready to listen I guess. Right now I'm in a point in my life where I feel like I lost myself a bit, after a lot of hard times. I think I'm beginning to go back on track and this video touched me in the heart. So thank you for sharing your journey. I followed you for so long and it's so beautiful to have seen you evolve and be so honest. Thank you and... I guess I'm gonna change some stuff up in my relationship with my phone now 😂