How I cut my screen time by 80%

In this video I'll show you how I cut my screen time by 80% in 3 weeks.
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[@makariespe]

Hey! Just wanted to mention that I still watch KZbin videos, check instagram, and respond to emails. I now just have more dedicated time blocks in my calendar to do so _on my computer._ That way I'm not constantly checking my phone for updates throughout the day. I hope I expressed it well enough - but I have nothing against smartphones. For me its just a matter of being more intentional with my time and with what I consume. Anywho, I hope you have a great day :)

[@Chachae122]

This video is such a gem. You are my favorite youtuber!

[@rossdaviesWEB]

Was just about to ask! I like this… I’m going to try it

[@yourtravelfriendanna]

How did you take out Spotify camera and maps when calculating screen time?

[@luman6511]

I would actually love if you do the same kind of video for the computer. I spend so much time on it (KZbin is my worst enemy) but I don't see a lot of solutions compared to the phone...

[@He_l_en]

⁠@@yourtravelfriendanna I think she just subtracted their sum from the original screen time (cause I believe your not able to ‘hide’ some apps from the calculation)

[@juliagaas8562]

Deleting Instagram then googling Instagram is so relatable 😅

[@makariespe]

story of my life 😅

[@ilan_profile]

Literally going through the same rn 😭

[@malu-hw5rv]

thats so me

[@lourdesrodrigo6374]

Im literally writing this in the YT tab I had to google bc I don't have YT installed

[@navier814]

@@lourdesrodrigo6374same

[@clarehiggins5398]

"This is my friend. My dad." Is a lovely sentence and sentiment I will think about for a long time. Love your videos!

[@makariespe]

🥹

[@MeredithAleighaWells]

I really appreciated the addition of your Dad in this video. Not only because he's entertaining but also because we often view phone addiction as the younger generations' problem. This video was a nice reminder these technologies impact everyone.

[@damnpirate1259]

So true, my mom didn't understand till she got her smartphone and tiktok :D

[@suiko619]

This made me want to spend more time with my dad.. and less time with my phone..

[@debbiemah6746]

Perfect!!

[@makariespe]

Perfect ❤

[@jim4]

this made me want to spend more time with her dad. Not that mine isn't nice, but her dad just seems like such a cool dad!

[@makariespe]

@@jim4 www.youtube.com/@LiveLaughLarrypod 🤭

[@BrandonCostlow]

I wish I could spend more time with my dad. Cherish the time you have. 😢

[@KelseyHontz]

I'm so happy that Larry is a main character on this channel because he's such a wonderful dad!

[@makariespe]

Yay I'm glad to know people are enjoying his cameos! I want to do a lot more Makari / Larry adventures 😄❤

[@makariespe]

Thanks Kelsey! :)

[@gabriellewilliams396]

U r really lucky to have that kinda relationship with your dad. Cherish it! Love from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@larryespe3029]

Awwe… shucks, Kelsey ☺️

[@tammyr7282]

Steps for anyone wanting to try but has a terrible memory like me: Week 1: - invite a friend - get an alarm clock - create a speed bump - calculate existing screentime - set goal Week 2: - delete apps - remove phone from bedroom - turn off notifications Week 3: - meditate daily - spend 24hrs straight without phone

[@makariespe]

Hey thanks Tammy this is great!! 🙌 Also, newsletter here for anyone who wants it! (not affiliated): www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/dec/14/sign-up-to-reclaim-your-brain-our-free-email-to-help-you-scroll-less-and-live-more?ReclaimYourBrain&Email&CMP=reclaimyourbrain_email

[@drwigglechin]

263 apps.... maybe I need this video more than I thought lol

[@makariespe]

😆 You got this. Go team!

[@ipshitajee]

Okay I feel better about myself, thanks for the comment

[@daisylua]

I came for inspiration on being more screenfree. I stayed for an INCREDIBLY cute and wholesome father-daughter dynamic. I had an abusive father whom I never see, but this gives me hope for the kind of dad my children can one day have 🥺 okay, going offline nowwwww!

[@makariespe]

Thanks for leaving this really thoughtful comment Daisy. I really appreciate it ❤

[@kittiq]

my father is emotionally abusive to my mother and is manipulative so im in a similar boat. but he's nice to his kids. although he still leaves us every day.

[@nancymartinez4677]

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbinrs!

[@makariespe]

Thanks Nancy 🥹

[@albaramos7310]

same here!! Makari Thank you !

[@Kapu389]

Same!!!

[@makariespe]

Well jeez. Thanks everyone

[@HereThereClaire]

Me too! :D

[@darxrad]

Alright you convinced me! I'm going for a run now, instead of watching KZbin. Thanks

[@makariespe]

Have fuuuunnnnn 😆

[@darxrad]

@@makariespe It was fun😊

[@maduuuuuuuuuuu]

your dad having 8 hours in the beginning is really relatable, also y'all are so cute

[@Felipeah95]

TEAM!

[@juneinblack]

Your relationship with your dad is so friggin' cute!

[@makariespe]

😆 ya I think I'll keem him

[@Smittenhamster]

I can already tell that buying an alarm clock and removing my phone from my bedroom will be super beneficial

[@jacobbertram9929]

it really was for me. I plug my phone in in the kitchen and then go down to my bedroom - when I wake up in the morning, I read and hydrate without any distraction from my phone. It's awesome.

[@Smittenhamster]

@@jacobbertram9929 10/10 also recommend. I at least implemented using an alarm clock and it's been great.

[@epav9423]

Your relationships with dad are sooo precious❤

[@christinecoleman5076]

This video made me cry. I hope my husband and I have relationships like this with our kids one day.

[@makariespe]

Hey Christine - thanks for sharing. I really appreciate it

[@amandalynn3300]

i LOOVE how your dad does this kind of stuff with you and is all for it, not many dads would do that! What an amazing video!! Favourite one yet!

[@makariespe]

Same 😆 And thanks Amanda! I'm glad you liked it :) :)

[@Vailskibum]

Usually what helps me when I have an urge to use my phone is taking out a book instead. It's nice to take a break from technology for once. Awesome vid!!

[@makariespe]

Agreed!!

[@letsgoiowa]

Hi Makari, I love that you clearly enjoyed making this. This was the push my wife and I needed to start healthier habits. Thank you for bringing some healing to the world!

[@goncup]

I loved that you did this with your dad. So nice!❤️

[@amfareed30]

the most exciting thing in this video is your relation with your father "this is my friend. My dad"...love that

[@JHA854]

Last year my partner and I replaced our phone alarm with a clock radio, instead of an alarm shouting at us at 7am, now it comes onto a radio station at 6:40 and we listen to it as we wake up. It’s so much nicer than a phone alarm and means the first thing you do isn’t look at social media.

[@paulinaaltofova6631]

I never comment on videos but this was so wholesome, i love your dad and the relationship you have. He seems so excited for being included and you guys did great:) you earned a follower!

[@paulinaaltofova6631]

oh and the video was so well cut and aesthetically pleasing:)!!

[@makariespe]

Hey thanks Paulina!! I really appreciate the kind words :) Never thought my content could be aesthetically pleasing so I'm feelin pretty fancy now that you said that 😏 💁🏼‍♀️😆

[@katj9787]

This video came up in my recommended exactly when I needed it! I was pretty good at staying off my phone and then I experienced some family losses and started using my phone more as a distraction. Now I’m spending about 5 hrs a day on my phone and feel awful but can’t stop. Starting this immediately!

[@Presleymua]

This is the purest and most wholesome challenge I’ve ever witnessed

[@themosthip]

this was so wholesome man im just in such a good mood after watching this

[@thatMUMofficial]

I’ve been trying to reduce screen time… My phone just consumes me and my peace! This video motivated me to take proper action.. love your content ❤

[@makariespe]

I love to hear it!! Good luck 😍

[@ellenj94]

Your dad is so unbearably lovely! Love your videos Makari, you’re such a great source of inspiration and joy!

[@makariespe]

Awe thanks Ellen!! He's really going to appreciate this comment 😆❤

[@larryespe3029]

Shucks, Ellen! ☺️. I’m not sure that I’ve ever been called “unbearably lovely” before! (“Unbearable” maybe?!) This kid of mine talks me into some fun things.

[@gefelice]

The fact you did this with your dad is so wholesome 😊

[@kayayluh]

I really love this video. You did an amazing thing while showing us how without trying to sell us something, or any of the over the top influencer stuff that we see so often today. Just you and your dad, working on yourselves, and being silly ❤. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@nidhi_8430]

This was adorable. You and your dad are so cute with each other.

[@garciabreu]

Oh man! My dad passed away a year ago and i had this same relationship with him... i just miss him so so much. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@Shabanezloth]

I need to get an alarm clock, I'm losing so much time everytime I wake up. Thanks for the inspiring video!

[@elwindewitte]

The relationship you have with your dad is heartwarming!

[@SophieEllery]

Love this and love that you did it with your dad!! I'd be so interested in an update after a while to see if you kept the screen time down, and if so, how you managed it!

[@makariespe]

So far so good!! :)

[@GianniBergandi]

Just wanted to say that you are a gift to this platform. You bring so much joy and depth to your videos, huge congrats 🥰🤩🍾🔥🎊

[@Nextlevelnesha]

My goodness...your relationship with your dad is such an authentic friendship 💗 💓

[@erickhaase4037]

From Sitting in my room thinking how I can focus more on my work to crying because you have such an adorable Dad. Great Video, Keep it up!

[@KatzeMelli]

i love this. I was severely addicted to my phone and social media. It messed with my ability to focus, my mental health and study more than i knew. I knew i had a problem when I started to get irritated whenever my phone was not in reach and it reminded me of my nicotine addiction. I‘ve weened myself off my phone how i did when I stopped smoking, it was shockingly similar. Lots of steps how it described here in this video. I try to keep my phone away from my desk and bedroom, when i study, i keep it in the bathroom for toilet breaks only and i deleted instagram (never had anything else) more than 6 months ago at this point. I am so glad i did. I feel a calmness again and realise that sometimes i will just be „bored“ on the train or in a super market queue, with my mind wandering in thoughts. I have not been lost in thoughts in years and i was delighted to realise that daydreams came back. I will try now the 24 h without phone, i didn’t even think of that. This was a lovely video ❤

[@makariespe]

Thanks for taking the time to write this thoughtful comment!! What a journey!

[@KatzeMelli]

@@makariespethank you for the inspiration 😊

[@liane2022]

Woah, this is definitely the most inspiring video for cutting back on your phone that I ever watched. Thank you for your honesty and positivity. Definitely gonna try it out!

[@taylorsleftoe]

This video is so cute! I love the father-daughter dynamic you both have. It has definitely motivated me to start this “challenge” by myself

[@YuhBoyRoy]

Your relationship with your dad is one of the most wholesome things I’ve seen and I love how you integrate your relationship into your content!

[@caterinarandom8410]

I forgot my phone at home once and went to work, the most freeing day of them all! I feel so light that day ❤

[@makariespe]

I bet!! So good 😍

[@sesh9652]

These last few weeks I’ve been trying to find ways to limit screen time and failed so this video is perfect timing! 🙌

[@makariespe]

Amazing! I love to hear it 😍 Honestly the newsletter is really great!

[@Xeromorphic]

And here you are making me addicted to your video's 😂

[@makariespe]

Oops! 😆

[@Paheena1]

The best part was definitely the 0.5 seconds of epic escalator footage at Best Buy + anticlimactic conclusion 👌🏼

[@makariespe]

😏

[@hablo_]

One of the most beautiful videos i’ve ever seen! You make me want to try this and get the old days back!

[@Bordsteinpflaster]

how can a video be soooo wholesome. u have an awesome dad and your energy is contagious.

[@XxXStarRainXxX]

This inspired me and finally I deleted tik tok, pinterest, instagram. I love this video so much, really good tips & also I couldn't help but tear up seeing how close you are with your dad and how much fun you have together. 🥺I'm jelly:,)

[@ponodude101]

This experience with your dad is just the sweetest thing, Your sense of humor and comedic timing is great. Awesome video overall and it makes me want to do the same!

[@osku9884]

Great video! Cute and wholesome connection between you and your dad.

[@thegoldman25]

This was so cute, I love your relationship with your dad

[@ssergium.4520]

That relationship with your father is just…. so beautiful.

[@IsolaMayne-jx6vt]

This video was so cute and inspiring! I couldn't stop smiling with you both!

[@makariespe]

Awe I love to hear it!! :)

[@Gabrielaa270]

I’m so happy that more and more people are starting to be aware that phone addiction is a real problem that we can overcome. Thank you for this video documentation of how positive it can be! I’m also after various methods to limit my screen time and now its 2/3 hours a day and I’ll try to make it less. Also this video inspired me to buy an alarm clock 😅

[@emilyh6266]

using a judgmental home screen wallpaper is honestly such a good idea...a great and sweet video, thanks for the inspiration and optimism!

[@katehosler5703]

Your dad being your friend is so relatable

[@Lu-du8bh]

The editing!!! you are so talented and this vid really opened my eyes. thank you

[@45aoh]

You and your dad remind me a lot of me and my dad ❤ I recently moved a few states away and miss him a lot, hopefully he and I can take a camping trip like you guys did sometime soon as well 😊

[@Sarah-qs8og]

I just love your channel so much.

[@makariespe]

Thanks Sarah 🥹

[@Michael_s.]

i dont know how you do it but your positivity is so nice and inspiring. Please stay always like that forever. Greetings from germany. :)

[@makariespe]

Thanks Michael! I appreciate it 😄 Hi from Canada! I love Germany 🙌

[@drizzle01]

i love those little transitions. they're so beautiful

[@Februarlig]

You are just a ray of sunshine and your dad i adorable

[@51000juju51000]

The underlayer of this video -your relationship with your dad- is sooooo beautiful. Keep growing this KZbin channel while having fun. You're a breath of fresh air, thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

[@makariespe]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

STOP IT 😭😭😭😭😭 please you are making me bawl my eyeballs out thinking about my dad!!!

[@makariespe]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I love this comment 😆 Sorry for the tears!!

[@DenisEneotescu]

This is peak KZbin. Congrats on your relationship with your dad, wishing you peace and love!

[@makariespe]

Too kind!!

[@bertalankovacs7623]

I swear I love this lady. She is funny, cheerful and pretty too. Need more people like her in the world. Thanks for your content. You inspire me to run, stretch and who knows what comes next?

[@debbiemah6746]

I know hey! So good! So good for the soul!

[@RNKittyCat1]

I absolutely adore the relationship you have with your dad. I had a very poor relationship with a dad with a lot of issues that caused a lot of trauma growing up, and it’s heartwarming and cathartic for me to witness the loving relationship you both have together.♥️

[@Poppy-333]

I was feeling the same thing. ❤

[@kristinotto102]

This was the sweetest video I’ve seen in a long time, your relationship with your dad is so sweet and makes me want to spend more time with my dad

[@FanEfteling]

I’ve watched this video like 6 times and I still like it, it’s so inspiring I’m doing the guardian newsletter right now thank you for the video

[@daniellegilbert9758]

This made me miss my dad 😭 Such a sweet video. I apprecaite you sharing with us!!

[@makariespe]

❤❤❤❤❤ I appreciate you for watching!!

[@BlueAnne]

This is the first video i watch on your Chanel and I love it. A love your vibe!!

[@makariespe]

Hey thanks Anne! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@jaipereira4702]

Such a wholesome video..Your Dad is a Champ!

[@TheBearEssentials]

This was the most wholesome and helpful vid I’ve seen in a while. I genuinely feel better after watching this. And inspired!!!!

[@makariespe]

Thanks DJ - I really appreciate it!! :)

[@shayleeann7481]

You guys are so bloody wholesome. I love it.

[@elisabethfu5569]

I wasn't expecting a video that fun! I love itttt

[@makariespe]

I'm glad! :)

[@icesentry]

I don't know why youtube started recommending me your videos, but I've watched all of them and they're all great! Also, I think I need to buy an alarm clock now.

[@makariespe]

Perfect!! :)

[@makariespe]

I love to hear it!! :) I threw an affiliate link for my alarm clock in the description if you want the same model :)

[@mbeard4914]

The algorithm brought this channel to my page and I'm enjoying the videos. Great job, you deserve more and more subs!

[@tanielity2409]

hi! just wanted to say that this video brought me so much joy. and not just becuase i am in my "tired of phone" phase but because of your interactions with dad and all this lightness and warmth between you! thats so so cool! wish i can do smth like this but it feels strange as we all adult and tend to be serious and independent today idk but this video feels like a safe space. thank u and have a nice day!

[@makariespe]

Hey thanks for leaving this really thoughtful comment! I really appreciate it :') And I'm with you - adulting is kinda overrated...

[@AutumnReeves887]

this is such a wholesome video. it's nice seeing people conquer goals and now i want to do this myself!

[@lumiere930]

incredible video. came for some tips about phone addiction and got a powerful reminder to spend time with my parents and loved ones.

[@debbiemah6746]

Oooo I like!

[@BrodyElkins-bk7vd]

wow i found this video randomly and it is so beautiful. i love your relationship with your dad. thank you for sharing this :)

[@makariespe]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@dwalp]

wholesome video. you and your dad have such a lovely relationship

[@destinyhenry3101]

I love that she did this with her dad

[@OnlyOneName]

What a great video in this subject. I didn't expect it to be so different. Well done and thanks!

[@Schmodin]

Great hat on Larry! Greetings from Stavanger ☺️ The gradual introduction of constraints on screen time sounds a lot more sustainable than trying to go cold turkey from day one, so kudos for that!

[@larryespe3029]

I bought the hat in Bergen 😊👍🇳🇴

[@nikamala28]

I love that you did this with your dad! That time together is truly precious! ❤

[@geekista]

I recently lost my dad,seeing you being so clise to yours really melts my heart, as my dad was also the epicenter of my life ❤ cherish those moments together, they will stay engraved in your memory ❤

[@makariespe]

I'm so sorry to hear that ❤ And I will I promise - thank you ❤

[@jime_rg]

The fact that you did this with your dad is so wholesome 🥺

[@kenfreeman8888]

That's a wonderful friendship you have with your dad. This is another fun and inspiring video. Thanks for doing all those activities and sharing the adventure.

[@makariespe]

Thanks for watching!!

[@krishafyme]

the only thing i didnt like in this video was a your healthy relationship with your dad, i loved it

[@alicjamalinowska7005]

That was so inspiring to watch! Also, it is heartwarming to watch you have so good relationship with your dad! Keep doing what you're doing

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

Love that you did this with your dad! Thanks for sharing, I’m going to try the newletter!

[@KendraSweenhart]

Can’t tell you how much I love that you did this with your Dad ❤

[@McMakistein]

Your dad is so cute, I love him! 😭😍

[@makariespe]

😂❤

[@adhd_catholic_collective]

THIS IS THE BEST!! Your energy is so infectious and doing this with your dad is so sweet and man I'm ready to do this myself!

[@Sbohems]

For that reason I acquired an Apple Watch : keeping essential stuffs like music, podcasts, GPS and an alarm clock out of the phone. Unexpected behaviour : the Apple Watch encouraged me to move more. And it is a fantastic accessory to manage timers for any purpose (productivity, tea, cooking, etc). Great content, by the way. And the way you arrange the video clips is very professional.

[@Martiin_.]

It's so easy to slip back into old habits, great video and great motivation!!

[@vicriosRN]

love seeing your relationship with your dad

[@_Seppixx]

Wow, for me the main part was not that you actually tried to lose your addiction to your phone. It actually was the wonderful relationship and interaction with your dad ❤