how I quit my YouTube addiction

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[@marikaalpis9037]

He returned when we needed him the most 💪

[@misterbeach8826]

Yes, it is not so much about KZbin but general media consumption. Yes, if you want to end up like the typical TV-music-film-game-book consumer with no own life and little real-life achievements, go ahead. This is as old as entertainment; it only gets more accessible, cheaper, and more fun in recent decades. If you have goals and plans in life, then remind yourself that as a total consumer, you will not get there if all you do is consume, consume, consume, consume.

[@fl3urs.des.champs]

during finals seasonnn

[@dy2c]

400th like let's go

[@saumitra6711]

fr

[@elenisidiropoulou7475]

Unlike the avatar that vanished when we needed him the most...

[@emegvf]

If I’m being honest the only reason I’m addicted to KZbin is because I have no social life. I can happily close the app and do the things I want to do like exercise or create art. But the fact I have to be alone all the time is what keeps me on KZbin. Long videos and podcasts makes me feel like I have friends. I’m autistic and have always struggled with communication and maintaining friendship.

[@tinkersdinkers]

me too, i hate any sort of silence but i find that switching to music instead is a lot better, but even then it’s very hard :(

[@RubberTag]

Same here, I don't really know what I should do if I'm not occupying myself with KZbin, series, food and stuff

[@ethanoptimized]

Your self-awareness is a huge step in the right direction. A lot of us unconsciously see our favourite youtubers as our best friends in a weird way.

[@LigmaBofa]

Same. I keep asking my family for help but they are too sucked into Facebook, online shopping and their own lives to help. It sucks because I feel like the burden shouldn’t be on them, but I can clearly see them struggling too. It’s almost like they don’t want to recognize the downsides like with alcohol.

[@adammontgomery7980]

I find that nobody in my daily life shares interests with me. I like learning all kinds of things but have no one to talk to about them. KZbin is at least an outlet for comments like this one. However, we need to be careful with something that's like a digital drug, designed to be addictive.

[@mistaj837]

I'm really suffering with youtube addiction, I can't delay my gratification. Thank you for this video James. It came to me when I needed it the most.

[@robinson_ryan]

never say "i cant", friend

[@cbazxy2697]

it was shorts for me, I started using newpipe as alternative then switched to website on pc. I also used thumbnail changing extension and unblock origin to remove shorts section from website

[@Viberiderz]

Same

[@sorenjunkers3834]

yes and now you will continue binge watching good job. at least he made you feel better while you wasted another 9 minutes ;)

[@DeepPatel-lz8fj]

lmao dude it was same here but I basically handed my phone away to my parents. i now use youtube through my laptop only when I need it, doing this adds several additional layers of actions which I would have to do in order to use youtube, these layers give me time to think about the action I'm committing and whether i need to watch yt right now. its not perfect, infact i stumbled upon this video only because i was bored and opened yt, but it for sure has gotten better.

[@neek8902]

I needed to see this today. You uploaded this 7 minutes ago and I have been sat here at my desk preparing for my calc 3 final lamenting about how much time I have spent in front of KZbin unproductively. Your channel has helped me get back on track with my studies over the past year, it seems like my last obstacle to this degree is my screen time.

[@honestabe_9207]

Same!

[@kazzy8545]

Cheer up I know you can

[@rahulmuthu4090]

same fking boat, how are you learning calc 3?

[@psibarpsi]

The last line hit hard. For me, it's more like "the only obstacle to me living my dream life is KZbin".

[@joelarizmendirivera9535]

@@rahulmuthu4090 professor leonard watch his stuff at 1.25 speed if you are a little bit unpatient like me, He has been the only professor that makes concepts stick

[@dien2971]

Recap: 1:26 recognize our behaviours if those are different or not 2:39 think about the stuff you'd be doing rather than doomscrolling 3:03 rethink whatever we're doing as unattractive and unappealing. he talked about doing a youtube channel as a purpose during pandemic and helped him reseting his dopamine 4:25 there're a lot better productive ways to enjoy your life instead of doomscrolling which end up not being restful 5:44 find your goal, who you want to be (he said about his dad also) 6:34 doomscrolling is bad for your mental health 7:02 prevent this from happening again by figuring out our mental health Happy Thanksgiving, James!!!

[@SW-fh7he]

Thank you

[@KwtChrstphr]

thank youu :))

[@Farhan_sav]

Tysm

[@BRIAN_IVERSON_20]

it’s an 8 minute video man. gfy

[@sanjaysundi9933]

Read 'Atomic habits '

[@techsleeper8023]

You describe my situation perfectly "how I associated relaxation was with KZbin". I've started to realize that I don't actually like the dopamine mine that is social media, the only part I like is talking to my friends/family and seeing what they're up to. It keeps me connected but it's so easy to fall for the short form content hole and spend precious hours of your time looking at nonsense. Social media has been prevalent in my life since I was in middle school and I can honestly say it's given me brain fog as I can't remember certain parts of my life. I hope for myself and others to regain freedom from doom scrolling and to invest time into meaningful hobbies.

[@markm0000]

It’s been a few years now that I’ve known about this problem. I’ve tried a handful of times to stop cold or slow down but it doesn’t work. I need to focus on figuring out what else I can be doing with my time first.

[@mariahhasfuntimeshere]

I really recommend the book Digital Minimalism for what you’re talking about. It has a section dedicated to when you don’t want to give up social media to keep up with people, and it talks about how to keep up with people that are important to you in a deeper and more meaningful way than social media. I liked it a lot. Though, I haven’t actually gone through with it yet 😅

[@Sana-nv3tj]

I relate to that brain fog part

[@bubbadoes6225]

The KZbin shorts are what really got me hooked. I wish there was a feature to turn them off. That is the reason I don’t have tik toc or any other social media other than KZbin.

[@bartomiejkudzia6152]

​@@bubbadoes6225You can install an extension in the browser, that displays shorts like regular videos. On the phone I use New pipe and Revanced Extended, which you can customize (for example hide the "shorts" tab in the bottom bar)

[@space_1073]

I've been procrastinating every single class I'm in. A few hours ago I chugged 2 energy drinks convincing myself I'll turn it all around in an all-nighter, but all I've done so far is nervously watch youtube and now it's 4 am. I've been watching youtube 12 hours a day all semester, things are at their boiling point now. I needed this video, maybe yesterday would have been better, but better late than never. I'll reply how things went even though nobody probably cares lol.

[@marmolades]

how’d things go?

[@randombirbo]

Hope you make you get yourself out of the rut. Don’t give up 💪💪

[@boops-wp9uz]

Hope you are well!

[@Nurof3n_]

Hope you made it out

[@reb3799]

Never give up

[@ghrenix2300]

I'd suggest people to also read digital minimalism. The point is not to quit forever, the point is that technology is very useful, but we generally don't use it for specific goals, rather we just interact with it to interact. Learning to control this by finding what you value is important. You can allocate time each week to check up on specific creators you enjoy rather than sit daily for three hours scrolling and hoping that something good pops up. Simple planning like that gives you the time and freedom to do things you value and enjoy instead.

[@divyanshishukla7665]

1:06. "Not really about quitting, but about having a choice / regaining the control " Can be applied to a lot many aspects. A good thought tbh

[@youmnawahdan5416]

It's really hard for me to control myself ,stop scrolling and start studying but when I play your streams while studying I really can focus so well .please don't stop doing these videos it helps alot

[@conoryoung7735]

I miss his streams

[@qwxerrwskd2341]

whennhe do streams and where . not innyt Inthink

[@TheBackstreetNets]

Man, you're an angel. KZbin addiction has been a serious problem for me too. I wouldn't say I've fixed it by any means. I did have about 3 weeks recently where I was off it. All of it. No KZbin, Reddit, Podcasts, Netflix, etc. And it was some of the happiest 3 weeks of my life. I felt more, I felt better. My depression lifted like I was miraculously cured by Jesus or something. And then it all went downhill again. But now I know what the better life can be like and I can achieve it again. Wish me luck!

[@Steffan0]

Hermano, te veo más centrado y más grande ya desde el primer video que vi del canal, ambos hemos estado progresando y solo me queda decirte que muchas gracias por los consejos y la compañía en este año.

[@MoonHunting]

Hey, ex-KZbin addict here. I figured how to deal with that on myself, but your video would be really helpful back then. I just wanted to say that its nice to see that another peson has the same motivation as me, to be a good father. It was one of the first things i've written in my "What i want to do in my life" list. To be a good father and raise strong and independent children. My father was a great provider, he worked and worked for me and my sisters, even when things got tough. Even still, he didnt spend much time with me. Yes, i remembered some times that we played football or wrestled for fun, but i needed more. I dont blame him, i dont blame his father for not teaching him that. They come from different times and different environments, ones where survival is the most important. They didn't have opportunities and even time and freedom to think what they wanted My only hope is that I can break this cycle with me, and my chlidren can continue that onto their own children. All I can do is Try & Hope

[@creatrixZBD]

Keep that front and centre, man. You got this. 💪🏼

[@fubumaruda2128]

Shutting off youtube now. It went too far. Don't be afraid of being bored, it's what will make you interesting

[@leasunny847]

It's so crazy that I'm watching this video being in the exact same situation. I remember studying with your streams when I was at home and in high school after the pandemic. You helped me focus like no one ever has. Then things happened in my life and it led me to a state of vegetation where I was addicted to KZbin, to pornography, to reels, to Instagram, to watching what others were doing while I did nothing and complain about it but without breaking the loop. Thank you for this video James, I feel a lot less alone and reading the comments I realize that I have never been alone ! I have exams in two weeks, your video helped me get back into my revisions seriously, and get back into sport too. THANKS !

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

Whenever you seek something to read, remember: Basic Information Before Leaving Earth = B I B L E (KJV) and a search: BIBLE + FREEMASONRY.

[@CherryMary.]

And when we needed him most, he returned. ✨

[@berserker9689]

This issue with using content as escapism as you described rather than an varied activity in moderation is a big part of what has put me in a rut since COVID. I've dropped out of college multiple times because I couldn't focus on my work and felt like I was in a deep haze, I'm in my early 20s and I'm still figuring out what to do with my life and getting more conscious of these habits and mitigating them completely to improve it is definitely something I need to work on. I notice that the hardest part for me is starting to do it and also to resist unconscious urges to engage in escapist activity. It can also feel quite overwhelming with all of these different "productivity" strategies to pick from when you don't even know where to start from in the first place. I've been attending therapy again, and trying to work with those suggestions but I've been slacking off due to this issue. I struggle with GAD (chronic anxiety) every day and I notice that content-as-escapism doesn't help, it actively makes me more neurotic instead of relaxed. My issue with a lot of productivity and self-help/improvement content is that I feel like honestly a lot of the creators are charlatans trying to sell you a product or packaged ideology (*cough* redpill content *cough*) as a solution to all your life's problems but I admire your relatability and I feel that you're quite genuine in these videos and trying to see everyone succeed so I trust your stuff as a supplementary guide to work with.

[@andra5979]

If it’s overwhelming, which is certainly relatable, it’s because you’re overthinking it. All you really need for productivity is a to-do list and a calendar, you’d benefit much more from focusing on journaling. Writing out your goals, the emotions of anxiety surrounding those goals, and a few steps in order to get closer to your goals will start getting you closer to your desired position in life. I left college in a similar fashion, dropped out multiple times, eventually found myself in the workforce making good money, but I eventually burnt out after working 60-70 hr weeks due to my work’s labor shortage issues coming back from Covid. Journaling helped me realize I wanted to go back to school, finish my degree and get a job in a different industry. I’m now back in college with a 4.0 GPA, largely because I came to terms with myself about what I wanted and how I would go about achieving those goals.

[@evanalexander9157]

cant even tell you how relatable this was. been having a really hard time lately getting myself to not waste the little downtime I have on doom scrolling with my brain fully off. it's like i havent even been doing it for enjoyment/pleasure anymore but just to fill a sort of void of meaning I feel after studing all day with no apparent 'payoff'. of course, I realise that the true payoff is in the form of small incremental changes to my mind and - hopefully - a job one day, but the 'me' that is experiencing the present moment rather often has a stronger pull on my actions than the 'me' that is rational and thinking on a long time scale. need to fill that void with things like reading and 'true leisure' like you and people like cal newport have talked about. thanks being the realest james

[@Aaron-ln3ht]

This was really touching, thanks for being so vulnerable with us, it means a lot. Especially as a man, being vulnerable opens the gates for other people to have meaningful conversations about these issues.

[@impsycko_]

I totally agree with you especially on the point where you try to make something unattractive and such. My professor once said that his teacher used to say a phrase “only dose makes a thing not poison” and I think this phrase applies in the topic of social media addiction. It’s hard to cut out social media entirely especially in our generation, but I think taking time off, watching educational videos and following people who inspire you to become better is the best way. Use social media but don’t let it use you. 👍🏻

[@space_1073]

well said

[@impsycko_]

@@space_1073 Thank you

[@jessi.cachua]

im getting back into reading and going on walks which helps a lot when im bored so I liked how you said you didnt force yourself out and that you just forgot about it, that was useful. when you said you wanted to be a good dad that sht got me teared up bc I feel the same of wanting to be a good mother, having a mother who was neglectful and who also suffered addictions (not anymore tho! thankfully). I just had a convo with her about it not too long ago trauma dumping and sht and we just cried together lool. anyways, merry thanksgiving! thanks James

[@lilfisherman6988]

I really appreciate the humility, genuineness and care put into your videos. The stuff about wanting to break your addiction and be a good father is also one of my greatest goals in life. Happy Thanksgiving 🙋

[@hermit25]

thanks james , just following your day studying first thing in morning and watching youtube last thing in day has helped me a lot .

[@alexmcnally]

Your channel is probably one of the most inspiring things i have ever seen in my entire life. I just started College (England) this year at 16 and i only just got the grades to choose what i wanted to study, I don’t think I’ve ever taken something so serious in my entire life as going to college and i credit that to your videos James. Thanks for uploading

[@dmxp]

i was just looking for this since the last 3 days, thank you for making this

[@ryanoakes2894]

Thanks James for sharing how you broke this cycle. I’ve been struggling to break this KZbin cycle for a long time now. I’m really dependent on KZbin to help me sleep and “relax” after work. This really motivated me to really reflect on my habits and goals. Thank you.

[@ArturoGarzaID]

He didn’t break it he’s still on KZbin.

[@jamey6236]

James, you are truly one of the only people that has significantly changed my life in a positive way from being on the internet. I have high respect for you. Then coming out with a video like this just helps with the same issues I have (and the majority too). Profound blessings to you and your followers.

[@cosimonodragon4544]

this video found me exactly when I needed it, thank you so much! good luck to everyone else out there

[@anasg007]

You changed me forever. 2 years ago i was with you every live studying. I needed you back then, you were my mentor and made me stronger. Now in college still following the things you teached me. I miss the uploads, sometimes when im struggling I look at my right(my ipad used to be on my right when studying with your stream on it)

[@violete-vi3pg]

is he going to go live again?

[@aayushkakade8221]

@@violete-vi3pg Don't think so.. he has graduated

[@eze1196]

​@@aayushkakade8221he already has graduated? Wow

[@user-hc2qc1pl5f]

Man, I was stuck on your old channel thinking that you no longer posted any videos or that you had retired or something bad happened to you, then I found that you had a new channel or oh my God, thank God that nothing bad happened to you. Keep going, I love your videos 💗💗

[@user-cb1wn6sj7j]

Like me I thought so too

[@chunyinschan]

Great timing on the video, I also really needed to watch this right about a couple minutes ago. I have two papers due today (on my final semester) and I have been procrastinating for many weeks and watching KZbin-binging to get away from it all. Thank you for this!

[@anikxx]

thank you for returning with this video this is exactly what i need bcz ive been spending hours scrolling on youtube lately

[@mio8767]

I loved this video. This has been a magnificent gift from you to us. Actually, nowadays I was thinking about it and I wanted to figure it out. This loop made me tired... I appreciate that I found a chance to think about and look over the issue again by watching your video and hearing your words. Thank you James💚

[@damianmayers9317]

Dude its actually CRAZY you posted this video. I feel like I have been in a rut recently and I decided today that I would stop smoking until I better my life. I am taking this as a sign that I am doing the right thing!

[@loiscassels8966]

Quitting smoking is always the right thing! Good luck.

[@grqfes]

are you still trying to quit

[@rosphere4332]

I can't believe how perfectly timed this was. I have exams in roughly a week and im super burnt out so ive just been wasting away time on social media. Yesterday I deleted Instagram and KZbin from my phone, but KZbin is not something I can escape so easily. I study on here, I listen to music etc etc and it just sounds like excuses but it lets me get away with so much. Thank you for this video, James. I will do my best. and bro was so cute at the end of the video, the lil frown 😭cute as hell

[@koroshiyashinigami]

You make such clear cut and transparent videos! That's why you're MY favorite!

[@kiaruna]

I’m severely addicted to KZbin this is really a life ruiner and I have my finals coming up soon so thank you for uploading your insights in this , bro !

[@isun666]

I felt the change in your expression and pain in your voice when the topic about your dad came up. I have a similar story and also want to become a good dad some day. Also battling hardcore addiction while trying to create a crucial change in my life. Lets hope it all works out. Will see you on the other side, and will keep on fighting till i breakthrough 👊

[@brianhernandez8625]

Crazy how I was just found your channel today watching your stuff during a free and on my way back home a new upload Love your stuff❤

[@Colin-Smoke]

huge amount of respect for your openness about your struggles with addiction / aspects of your personal life, james. I am sure this video will help a lot of people get on the right track! : ) addiction and mental health are inextricably linked -- there is a reason why people with neurodivergencies and/or mental health issues are incredibly-susceptible to addiction in all forms, not just KZbin. with how stimulating youtube and other social media platforms are + how immediately accessible they are, its a really common pitfall for many. ultimately the key here, as you mention, is addressing the root causes that in your life make you susceptible to addiction. going to therapy (if you are able!), building positive support systems, getting medication to help you manage, etc. will all help the vast majority of people in their fight to resist addiction. super important message, and I'm glad our generation is waking up to it. (and that we have folks like you sharing and echoing this message!) cheers, dude !

[@Sana-nv3tj]

0:01 I needed this right now. I have been watching you since 2020 and you have always been my "go to", whenever exams are near. You're really very inspiring, James ✊ Hope you and Mika 🐱 are doing absolutely fine!

[@believer.4026]

Thank you very much for the video, actually for being there at all. These days have not been pleasant for me at all. My mom got in a car accident so that she will only be able to walk in like 2 months. My grandma is diagnosed with cancer. The household is on me. The weather here where I live is very cold, so you can barely see the sun and even be outside for more that 10 mins before freezing. It's also my last year of university and I must do my best to graduate. I lost my job because of my employer's unfair attitude. Things are too much all at once. Kinda wonder what to start with. But I'll try as hard as possible to deal with them one by one. And I'll hope it turns out to be getting better somehow. ❤

[@leeguh]

always coming in clutch thanks king

[@noa2453]

I have always denied being addicted to KZbin because I rationalized it not being a "social media" application; however, I find myself trying to find more and more videos/youtube shorts rather than doing research or completing my assignments. Thank you for this video.

[@dylanbradshaw8706]

Another book I'd recommend along with Easy Way and EasyPeasy is the Freedom Model by Steven Slate. It states that mental addiction is not a real thing and reinforces the decision making power we have in using substances and is easily applicable to social media, porn, etc. Very compelling read and it's written by former substance users who went through the programs.

[@spacecoyote6646]

How ironic. A KZbin video about quitting KZbin

[@fritheaxolotl27527]

it's not ironic. where else could you find the biggest concentration of youtube addicts that could benefit the most from this video?

[@holyshititsjosh]

I just found your channel and im trying to go through something like this and you changed my mind about KZbin and I might follow some of your steps. You are super relaxing to listen to and you feel like a friend that I’ve known forever, very welcoming vibe. I appreciate this video and keep up the work, I’m definitely gonna check out your other videos.

[@mikasa3250]

It feels good to see you happy. Cause honestly you have helped alot to me.❤

[@ahsanmujtaba2734]

I am a very unproductive and procrastinating human but your videos have made me change my mindset and convert it from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset to somewhat of a extent thankyou for your advice and i totally agree with you about the addiction of highly dopamine induced content on the web its bad and its making our generation more lazy i believe we can fix this easily we just have to look at it from a different perspective thankyou for your words and goodluck on all of your future endeavours.

[@zakbyakuren9326]

Finally, he's back when i'm suffering with youtube's addiction

[@guillemclibbon3873]

This is exactly the video I need, I've been addicted to KZbin ever since I got my phone and I'm glad I can finally bring it to an end. Thanks bro

[@aftahiardi669]

bro uploaded this vid at the perfect time, couldnt be more thankful for you bro

[@georgina.sawyer]

Tips: -Think about the stuff you'd rather be doing than watching KZbin. For example, reading, hanging out with friends, working on a hobby. Write it down on a list to remind yourself. -Find ways to view the service as unattractive. It could be seeing KZbin as the dopamine trap it is. Taking a break from the platform and refocusing your goals onto something else might help you to see all the qualities you don't like about it. -Don't associate it with something positive, like relaxation. Instead find new things that help you to truly relax like exercising, meditating or reading. Break that association. -How is this hindering the person you want to be? Find motivation in understanding why you want to break yourself away from this tendency. Is there something from your past that you don't want to repeat and or be in the future? -Be aware of all the ways that your life is better when you spend less time on KZbin. You should get to the point where you start to prefer not being on the platform. Prevention: -Watching KZbin and other easy dopamine hits, is a symptom of the bigger mental health problem in our generation. There is a general feeling of a lack of purpose and sadness. Recognize that you may be using these platforms just as a way to ignore those feelings. -Take the time to improve and work on your mental health however you need to, to eliminate the cause. Overall, KZbin is still a really helpful platform, and you don't need to cut it out of your life completely, we are working toward being aware of how we spend our time and therefore having a choice, rather than getting stuck in a loop of feeling bad, watching something to make yourself feel better, then feeling bad for not spending your time how you really want to, and so on.

[@user-cb1wn6sj7j]

❤Thank you

[@rigelr5345]

I also grew up with no father (totally absent from birth) and worked really hard in college to not end up like that side of the family (he got arrested for violence and sexual assault and it was in the news, yikes)... I ended up graduating with top grades in 2022 (your streams really helped me in that!), but it was so stressful and physically hard to do my final thesis in he lab because of my chronic stomach disease (had it since childhood) that I didn't know what to do afterwards. I was scared to start a PhD even though that's what I always wanted. So I went to Japan and South Korea for five weeks, which was great, but then I got home... I found a job in industry and while the team is good and I like the coding part, I really hate that I have to do customer support and I feel like there's nothing I'm moving towards anymore. Kind of like I'm Mr. Anderson in the Matrix. I'm not sure what I even want anymore. I feel so lost recently :/ Anyway why the fuck did I start writing an essay... I don't know lolll thanks for the video as always though. I started my own study with me channel this year and hope to see it grow into something in 2024

[@ui4391]

get rich and build an aesthetic physique, than you have the option to stop and think what is life really about, quit being a loser.

[@BatmanAOMC]

Yes because that's... fulfillment in life? What's the thing with telling people nowadays that getting rich and going to the gym makes you happy? There's more to life than that. @@ui4391 Some genuine advice to OP: find something out of your work that you like. Sometimes you can improve your work and work towards a new goal when you can create a juxtaposition between a hobby and work. I know someone who was obsessed with D&D and was also in IT, turns out he helped create some programs to help people play the RPG during pandemic.

[@aerka0s760]

Maybe you could find a hobby, outside of work? And some goals to achieve? If you liked visiting Japan and South Korea, you could start there, with something linked to it.

[@sanda_nish]

You already archived many great things, and you did well. My recommendation is taking a some me time for yourself. Go on a road trip or whatever you find interesting, which something healthy. I'm sure you will figure out .good luck

[@shriharinagesh8247]

hey bro, you cant just mention a study with me channel and not link it, at least let us know what its called

[@chicoanonimo7650]

As always, is a pleasure to watch a new video made by you. Thanks man, keep going 👊

[@gavinvales8928]

Merry Christmas James, thank you for always helping us

[@CandaceTough]

It really helped me when I used the half filled half empty method. Basically I tried many alternatives to relaxing activities like for example solving a Rubik's cube or practicing card magic to shift my focus away from KZbin whenever relaxation comes to mind instead of constantly thinking "Don't scroll" which technically keeps the thought of scrolling in your head still. Hope this makes sense lol

[@laymonaaa]

I graduated high school while studying with you and now im second year med, i missed you tho

[@DepecheMode5]

It's great that you had the courage to speak openly about everything that has consumed you lately. Thank you!

[@leansipperr5494]

a while ago i was sad to see that u disappeared, it's a nice surprise to see u back buddy

[@doriangaay]

I use KZbin for body doubling when I need to clean and study, kinda like you would listen to a podcast while doing something else, but I do sometimes get into a loop of doing nothing BUT watching youtube or scrolling through social media. This video was rlly helpful

[@Dogman262]

The "body doubling" is an issue

[@doriangaay]

​@@Dogman262 why is body doubling in quotes for you? That's what it is. Plenty of videos of ppl doing 'study with me' stuff where it's just silent with some chill music, no talking. Same with cleaning. I do it irl too, with friends and family.

[@doriangaay]

@@Dogman262 I get how it's a slippery slope, but balancing overstimulation and understimulation are important, especially for neurodivergent ppl. Just have to do it mindfully I think, and everyone is different in that regard.

[@ivanfaigenbom5300]

"KZbin" was an excuse to share some interesting tips and honest opinions about addictions these days. I really empathize with the fact that our generation is sad one bc of the lack of a promising future. I think it is necessary to realize this to find what drives us and find a purpose for our life. I remember one time you posted about your insecurities about continuing to upload videos here because you felt it was a contradiction to your own ideas (about the danger that youtube could pose if used incorrectly). But I really think you succesfully achieved to use your channel as a tool to provide useful and inspiring ideas for life. As always, thanks James. ♥Virtual Hug :D ♥

[@mariokostadinov988]

This dudes videos have such a 90s/early 2000s vibes. Love it.

[@claudineijr7254]

Rooting for you, brotha, stay strong 💪 may you keep sharpening your balance in 24’ and always

[@user-tl7dv7xm7n]

Sorry I'm not native speaker, but I wanted to say that I love this channel so much and years before it helped me to understand myself better and study more and see some representation of person who's a lot like me. And now I found out I struggle with social media and screen time overall after breakup so I just searched "how to break phone addiction" and after scrolling a little through not-so-relatable titles I saw this!! And quickly understood that video was posted just a day ago. I'm grateful that things that I need just be popping out of the air it's beautiful

[@jadesded]

This is bold, and I'm glad our generation is taking this stuff seriously (especially in the wake of seeing Gen Alpha growing up into this cycle). I think about this stuff a lot because I've gotten good at quitting unnecessary vices and I think the internets hard to quit, yes you have to face yourself head-on which is scary, but also social isolation and systems that prevent us from breaking social isolation are what keep me on the internet. What I mean is depending on your location there often isn't places of gathering: third places, or places where expression can exhibited and the law of addiction is when you quit something you usually pick up a habit to cope (or to replace the function of the thing) with quitting and that's really hard because say you've distanced yourself from old friends, there aren't any good places to meet that don't involve drinking in your area and when you do meet people they're also addicted to the internet and meaningful connection can get lost. Essentially when you have no alternative to the internet what then? and maybe I'm just coping, but it really feels like there aren't many good options out there (yet?) I see more and more about this conversation ongoing in education/community spaces, and this idea is kind of what I'm studying as an art educator and unifying the community through art.) Maybe I'm looking too big picture, like you're talking specifically about youtube and that's kind of sore-spot for me because YT is the one socialmedia I can't kick (I've invested too many parasocial relationships here), but I think being mindful is a better approach, like I personally carry around a CAT S22 Flip now because it can do necessary smart phone functions but isn't nice to use for long periods of time, and in my life I found when I am out I can afford to lose access to social media and contain my usage at home (though I feel less productive at home now I think). So idk, I do remember a time in middle-school (early 2010s) I had unsubscribed from all my YT channels I followed and started fresh & with it I created a new personality and stressed not needing to watch every new video, so I know it's possible for me to improve my relationship with YT somewhat lol. Kind of turned into a ramble but I'm procrastinating finals. I hope this stream of consciousness helps someone lol

[@erickong3965]

this actually does rlly help. Used to be a stellar student, but youtube and all these escapist habits ruined my life. Now basically flunking the past 3 sems of uni and struggling to resist the temptation of giving up or sticking through with this and getting back on my feet. What you said about 3rd places rlly resonated w/ me - I feel like my major (cs) is antithetical to that and because my high school friends, who all motivated each other and hung out, went to different unis im srsly struggling. It relieving to hear that other people are struggling the same but also doing things about it too. Its almost like theres a light at the tunnel

[@dylanboyer7012]

THIS WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED THANK YOU IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS FOR THE PAST WEEK THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

[@Mandelbrot_001]

Hey James I wanted to thank you for having been so sincere about this topic. I find very helpful listening to talk about it. I share your point on the capability of having a choice and being able to stop doing something, because it requires thinking about our action and listening to ourself and the things we want to do. I’m struggling with KZbin for a year now (I mean that’s when I started being able to figuring out when I’m using it in the wrong way), and I often found myself in the same situation as you. For some time I have been able to successfully concentrate on my studies, but recently I started struggling again. Life seems like a circle hahaha. I’m also searching my light out of the tunnel… but one day you’ll se me become a mechanical engineer 😎

[@SM-qo9gr]

ironically posted on youtube

[@anjneyrai]

A practical tip for Android phones ( because I have never used apple so I don't know about that ) - Turn off your KZbin search history and recent activity, what will happen is that suddenly your home screen will become totally blank and there will be no recommendations on your phone this way whenever you open KZbin mindlessly Then there would be nonthing to scroll. first you have to think that what I should watch and believe me that's really a task this will give you a moment of time for you to think whether it is meaningful for you to be on platform or not If I talk about KZbin shots then what happens is that whenever you scroll KZbin shots then the next time they are the same and they never change so that's also irritating and so you will stop scrolling anyways this has really helped me a lot as an aspirant. And on windows you can do it better by using extensions.

[@DynestiGTI]

I love the vibe you give, you sound really genuine.

[@chalino5555]

Hey James, your content has changed my life!!! Love your content about living healthy

[@Dodkil]

I was born in France in 2000 and I understand every word you spell. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you helped me with your videos. I hope that many more young people like us will awaken because this new version of internet is full of mental traps that it is so easy to fall in... I really hope the best for you, happy christmas ^-^/

[@harrisbrown6800]

23-years-old, 'young'

[@subriderem]

​@@harrisbrown6800well 23 is pretty young, stop spreading hate for nothing duh

[@harrisbrown6800]

@@subriderem Grow some thicker skin before it gets too wrinkly.

[@Sammig8]

youtube is such a rabbit hole man

[@liftlikewolves]

I have a business finance final tomorrow and I had your 10 hour study session on in the background to help me out. I have been struggling with this addiction for a bit, thank you for your advice!

[@willis7111]

I had 5 other KZbin tabs waiting to go when I watched this one. I needed to hear this, thank you.

[@adama3231]

You know you’re addicted to KZbin when KZbin recommends you this video 😏

[@swordgaming7598]

where is his cat??

[@goo9205]

Thank you, I've been looking for a video like this! I had quit or gained control of everything except youtube. You're amazing

[@nandiniss1807]

thank you james for making our lives more meaningful, I am 18 and have kind of the same story as yours and it took me a while to understand what I have been doing wrong. I really wish I can get to your level and make myself proud!

[@Wrinkle_1882]

My summary: Regain the ability to make a conscious choice: 1. Recognize your use of KZbin (the difference between what you think and what you actually do). 2. Think about what you'd rather be doing instead of watching KZbin or scrolling. 3. Rethink the addiction as unattractive and unappealing behavior - perhaps by finding activities you enjoy more or pursuing other interests. 4. Choose alternative ways to 'relax' instead of watching KZbin (consider the association you developed during this time). 5. Recognize your self-image and the direction in your life, such as your goals or the person you want to become. 6. Prevent it from happening again - work on improving your mental health and avoid using scrolling or watching KZbin videos as a means of escaping your emotions PD: if you have resources to learn to fix our mental health is welcome lol

[@victorjuister3219]

Jesus loves you guys

[@LauraNolet-mt1go]

He does : )

[@eyevenear]

You're literally the best version of my younger self, so proud of you bro.

[@DerPanzerLP]

Thank you, your videos are rare, but always of value

[@sekiki96]

Oh, and the Discord you have put in place helps me as much as your videos (a LOT) !! I've met great focused ppl and we cheer up each others, sharing goals, daily to do, accomplishments... I wouldn't have done that much this year without you, so thank you also for that 🙏 I'll come back to thank you again when I'll accomplish my main 2023-24 goals 🔥

[@aformula4198]

Can you share a link to that plz

[@f8cool]

Quite fun, that youtube recommended this to me. Thanks for motivation and books. Stay strong man!

[@ronald7501]

Wishing you the Best James and thank you for everything ,you've been doing . Happy Holidays :)

[@alexvbebeshev]

+❤

[@sekiki96]

I feel it's very important for you and it is also for me, thank you the values you share ❤❤❤ we need more of that with that much authenticity. It would also be great to have a deeper dive into the subject, but it's also good to have a short introduction to it 💪

[@sabery8654]

Been needing this kind of advice, thanks alot.

[@mikasa3250]

Broo I needed this the most 😭 😩 .....thanks a million.

[@tommob4780]

This couldn’t have come at a better time for me. Thanks bro.

[@siaapov]

It's my birthday today, thank you for uploading 🌷

[@zulalldr]

It was really good that you make that video just when I quit social media but addicted to KZbin :') I have been working with you for 2 years and I trust you for your mindset💆🏻‍♀️And it's about situations...definitely agree dude

[@hcotechconsulting4816]

Huge fan of the channels James , I still go back and study with your streams .

[@aquinvarghese6832]

bro you inspire me the most, please try to make a book on your advices for life [how to remove addictions ..etc]

[@YopYoo0505]

I really improved my social media addiction (the same way you described it here) but the only one which I still struggle with a little is KZbin. Thanks James for this video!

[@CooldownCentral]

good stuff as always bro. its hard to get out of that loop and telling urself "im listening to useful stuff so its fine cuz im being productive" when it's really just the same loop as before and coping with boredom in the worst way possible

[@srgeyt]

I have 3 computer science finals tomorrow and I NEEDED THIS, so thank you for posting this RIGHT NOW of all times, thank you jvschools. Thank YOU!!

[@AdamBechtol]

Nice, working on this myself. I didn't expect you'd have actual steps to achieve the goal. Thanks.

[@colldsunshine]

thanks for this video, it’s very helpful to me. I’ve been worried about addiction for a long time, but recently I started working on myself, and I hope it will get better!!!