How My Life Has Improved By Leaving Facebook

[@lmusima3275]

I deleted Facebook permanently last week. I was totally done with it. It got boring and useless.

[@roberhart]

YES!! Congratulations. I really started to hate how much of facebook was an absolute waste of time. What has been the most immediate difference you have noticed since you deleted it?

[@lmusima3275]

@@roberhart Personally I feel a weight is lifted off. I'm free of the anxiety I got when I used to post photos or comments and get very few likes or if I'd get a response to a message. I no longer have to waste time scrolling through the feed seeing silly posts about how wonderful other people's lives are in comparison to mine.

[@roberhart]

I just want to high five you all day! I’m happy to hear you feel free of the anxiety and social comparisons. Keep enjoying your freedom and living your best life!

[@roberhart]

It’s almost like you took the words out of my mind haha what is life like at the 2 year mark?? I’m only 5 months in now

[@steventopper9310]

@@roberhart I don't enjoy using Facebook it's useless not worth my time can't promote whatever I want I lose friends and cut ties with people because people on there aren't really my friends people abandon others on there and can be candy ass jabroni's at times.

[@BrianSmith-lj6ug]

I deleted my account today.I just questioned why i was spending four hours a day looking at what other people who i've never met were having for dinner & arguing over ficticious characters in TV shows.It is actually an addiction like a drug.Your video helped me do it so thanks.

[@roberhart]

Brian congratulations!! It’s no little feat to delete Facebook!! And you are so right it is like a drug. I hope you are ready for the withdrawal that comes, you will feel weird for the first little bit but stay away and you’ll be much happier 👌👌👌

[@justinengland9814]

You are still wasting time on social media here... Irony!

[@lonewolf.7699]

The arguing over fictional characters is so real. I recently deleted mine over this. It kept getting worse and worse time leave it behind now.

[@rudyhowie]

Welcome to the club! I quit Facebook almost 3 years ago. Never looked back. I don’t miss it one bit.

[@roberhart]

It feels great to be a part of the club!! Thank you for the warm welcome 🤗 what was your situation before you left Facebook? And why did you leave??

[@rudyhowie]

@@roberhart I realized that it was becoming a huge distraction in my life. In the first few years, I found Facebook to be very entertaining and useful for keeping up with friends and family, in addition to engaging in soccer debates in the (now defunct?) Chelsea FC group. Anyway, as time passed and my career progressed, I became more concerned about pursuing more intellectually stimulating activities while preserving my privacy at the same time.

[@leonKennedy0023]

hi , a new member here haha

[@roberhart]

Welcome welcome it’s great to have @uhtred

[@leonKennedy0023]

@@roberhart thanks man

[@simplymhei9714]

social media are getting worst, Toxic and gives me depression. 😢 So i stop it. Focusing my inner self and reading bible

[@roberhart]

Congrats on stopping it! Focusing on our inner selves is a much better spend of our time!

[@user-ex4si2md6r]

Amen X Infinity and beyond 😉🤠👍

[@user-ex4si2md6r]

F. Facebook nazies

[@user-ex4si2md6r]

They are about to ruin our culture and depress everyone

[@Isytrice07]

Hey today is my first day letting go of Facebook. I do have a question, was it difficult at first for you? To be honest I feel a bit anxious. I know sounds crazy because it’s only first day lol.

[@EricSPizarro]

If there is a lesson I learned when using Facebook is that people that are no longer part of your life should remain away. Facebook does not reconnect you with the people from your past that you didn’t know about in years- because time and distance change people and generally not for the better. I quit two years ago and I still see people so glued to this forsaken social network along with others and combined with the psychological decay due to the pandemic people have become extremely distant, nomophobic and hostile.

[@roberhart]

Very well said! I agree and I think Facebook really capitalizes on that "FOMO" which ultimately is a lie and a trick. I am so excited to be approaching my 1 year mark of being Facebook free and I cannot imagine ever feeling like going back.

[@joshuarichards8065]

@@roberhart it's ironic how FOMO on Facebook can make you miss out in real life. So many of my family, former coworkers, and acquaintances were so attached to Facebook they forgot hobbies and experiences exist.

[@mrreddington777]

I quit Facebook myself dude. At first it was difficult but it's actually been refreshing. No more arguing or reading ridiculous and hateful comments.

[@roberhart]

*virtual hi 5* congrats man! Isn’t it great to step away?! And I’m sorry you had the same exercise with the arguments and hateful comments. It can become so toxic. What do you do with your extra 38 minutes a day? Haha

[@mrreddington777]

@@roberhart haha yeah it's just great overall man. With the extra minutes I'll watch KZbin videos or read a little more. I actually sleep better now lol

[@roberhart]

Nice man! What channels do you watch?

[@user-nz8nb2vi4n]

I'm joining the team👏 When you realize that social are useless, you just have to be brave and going step by step away from them

[@roberhart]

Amazing! 👏👏🎉 welcome to the team, it’s great to have you! I like your point about bravery, you are completely correct. Kudos to you for being brave!

[@user-nz8nb2vi4n]

@@roberhart thank you for sharing your experience! It's nice to hear your opinion and it's also useful to keep on this journey 💪 already subscribed

[@roberhart]

Well thank you so much! It’s so amazing to know my experience was helpful and relatable. I also love hearing about other people’s thoughts and experiences, just like yours. So thanks again for sharing your insight about bravery it also helps me on my journey!

[@heatherwiner2883]

Yes. FB made me depressed as I saw families and spouses out doing activities together. I saw people enjoying holidays together. I am alone and these triggered me. I now feel I should get out into the real world and do more.

[@roberhart]

I echo Tom Tom’s comments. And want to say sorry you were feeling alone Heather, the holidays and summer time can feel especially tough. I hope you’re doing well!

[@karlc2869]

​@@roberhart The locking of my Power Stone account was the final straw for me. I decided to limit my site hobby to IG, Twitter and KZbin. Plus, I want to take care of my mental health, Rob.

[@lantran8967]

I felt the same way as well. I'm done for good!!.

[@Teaandcrumpets134]

Don't let it bother you mate achieve things on the quite and keep your self to your self.

[@wentworth3721]

Just did this, and I feel the same way.

[@skyrimwarrior]

I quit Facebook in April 2018, I never went back. Now so many other people are now quitting Facebook, or will quit by 2022. Facebook now has the lowest Ratings ever in its years. It now has a rating of 1.8 out of 5, many people are quitting, because of all the fake accounts and fake news headlines. People are gonna be happier without Facebook in their life’s. It’s just a great big waste of time. I’m glad I never went back.

[@roberhart]

I didn’t now that about the rating!! I agree that people are going to be happier without Facebook. We have to spread the word ;)

[@quchi7232]

Welcome to the light! It’s been 3 years since I’ve quit that poison hole.

[@roberhart]

You are a better person than I haha I’m happy to say I have joined the club. What is it like after 3 years of no Facebook???

[@catherinewylie6959]

It's been almost two for me. It is a poison hole in so many ways even though I sometimes feel out of touch and like I have probably missed out on certain connections and opportunities not being on it, but I have to create those myself now. Being hyperconnected on Facebook also brought a lot of random stress into my life that caused me some big prolems at times.

[@vstar7196]

Way ahead of you. I quit Facebook six years ago. And the feeling of freedom was overwhelming. And every time I see someone obsessively scrolling through their newsfeeds now, that feeling returns. Facebook adds absolutely nothing positive to our society or culture.

[@roberhart]

Man, I am so envious (in the best way) that you freed yourself 6 years ago!!!! in 1 month I will be at the 1 year mark and that feels amazing. At least I can say I saw the light and followed it out of the rabbit hole that is Facebook. Cheers to being free!

[@zamiadams4343]

I left Facebook 7 years ago and it's one of THE best life decisions I ever made. I suffer from depression/anxiety and once I quit I noticed that I was back to my old self. I read tons of books, I've started a small business and I feel better about myself being away from the distractions of looking at other people's lives constantly (which made me more depressed as I was long term unemployed) The only downside is that I don't meet up with people so much and I'm not in the loop to find out where parties are but hey that's the price I payed for my freedom, great video man.

[@Nzbass-head1995]

🎉

[@stevensnyder7334]

I recently deleted Facebook and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. FB is such a big waste of time and not to mention it’s very toxic. FB tries to do everything and it’s just too much. Quitting FB has been so freeing and living a present life is the way to live

[@gopherbar]

I’m quitting fb as well, gave notice to my “friends” and as of yet only a handful of people have asked me why. That’s why, I don’t use it, people don’t contact me, it’s just a platform for people to gloat on what their doing and not actually talking to their friends. I don’t even know 800 people so why would I add them …I don’t think I will miss it to be honest, my dad doesn’t use it, I phone him and talk to him.

[@Ryan-mx4ll]

Isn't it crazy people that delete their facebook are like "Now what" and act like drug fiends getting clean and have to deliberately find other things to do with their time to avoid the urge? Man, that's bad.

[@roberhart]

💯!! It truly goes to show the addictive power of both technology and “social media”!

[@Xarfax321]

I am struggling with the same problem! And with that I saw the full scope on just how messed up it was! Its just a site, and yet it did feel like I was quitting drugs! So I know I did the right thing!

[@hoppercar]

I deleted my account ...and I have a complete workshop at home to keep my mind and hands busy.....don't need fuckbook

[@Xarfax321]

@@hoppercar Welcome to the outside! I have been free from facebook since July last year. And things have been great!

[@maxgreenwood2609]

It’s a sad description of society these days that someone contacted me to ask if I was ok because I was quiet on Facebook. It takes someone to go off Facebook before someone picks up the phone to see how you are.

[@roberhart]

Hahahaha woah, I’m not sure if I should laugh at rumours of your death @bennymcbally but the look on their faces had to he amazing!!

[@Faithandseekerofchrist]

That it's how it really is and I don't think anybody close to me has a clue that I deleted my Facebook and not that anybody looks at my Facebook anyway. I still have messenger because I don't want to give those people my number but eventually I will end up deleting Messenger as well. Not one person asked me what happened to my Facebook and that is how sad it is!

[@dral22]

I also plan on quitting social media as well, especially Instagram. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾, God bless you

[@roberhart]

Woo congrats! Thanks for watching. So far I’ve only quit Facebook but I’m very close to joining you with quitting Instagram. It’s lost the majority of its worth for me

[@GooglyMcDoubleface]

I don’t even know what my password or Instagram is and I want to delete things off Instagram and I can’t do it because of the way the algorithms are

[@fidelcastro236]

Once people realize that they don’t actually interact with anyone on fb People delete it ! Social media is anything but social!

[@roberhart]

*Louder for those in the back please*

[@emiliequesnel8661]

Quit Facebook (and all other social medias) last summer. Best decision we ever made! It’s so liberating, and and reminded of this freedom whenever someone says “have you seen this or that!?” Or “omg did you see what this person posted or commented!?” Nope! No more drama for me! Annnnd I don’t encounter those stupid people who just make you angry how much dumb they can act anymore. That’s the best!

[@roberhart]

Okay so if you had to give someone advice on why they should quit facebook. What would be your top 3 motivators for quitting????

[@emiliequesnel8661]

@@roberhart 1. You feel free to live your life how you want it to be, not feeling the pressure of adhering to societal expectations. 2. You stop seeing people being hateful or stupid on that platform, therefore you don’t get negative reactions towards this, like anger or depressive feelings. 3. You could gain so much extra time in your day, you could learn something new, invest more quality time with loved ones or even take more time for self care or self growth.

[@roberhart]

Yes yes yes!! This is where I say *louder for those in the back*! I have identified with all 3 of those throughout my experience as well

[@mirandack4350]

Plus youre not able to be who you are on facebook, if youre happy and others are not happy they would ask "why are you so happy all the time?" Its crazy.

[@karlc2869]

​@@roberhart Like I said, the last straw for me was when Facebook locked my Power Stone account last week. I created two short lived accounts and one account last Thursday before I decided to finally quit FB for good and instead settle in with Instagram, Twitter and KZbin.

[@mpmcruz]

I quit about 5 years ago; everybody should do the same. And I tell you, I’m happier.

[@roberhart]

I am envious of you for getting of Facebook 5 years ago! I wish I had your foresight. Congrats on that!!

[@tarottimewithandie]

I deleted mine without saving anything. Don’t miss it. I was a total junkie too. No regrets. Been a few months now . Free!

[@jeffjacob4463]

Hi Rob, My wife and i have watched all your videos since the olympics including some of your older videos of your skateboard adventures. We Support you in everything you do. I started social interneting over 30 years ago on the newsgroups. It was nothing like it is today. Today people are trigered by the stupidest things. A Few years ago i met and asked Mark Leach of KYD (a youtuber of Keep Your Daydream) how he deals with all the negitivity of peoples comments. His answer Was very simple," Dont engage". Engaging gives them all the power. This made total sence to me. Congradualtions on making the right choice.

[@roberhart]

Hey Jacob! Thanks so much, this is what makes the internet such a beautiful medium! Your comment and support mean a great deal to me. And I really like that advice, I suppose I had to learn the “don’t engage” for myself 🤦‍♂️ but I learned my lesson and am now wiser for it

[@raisa_cherry35]

I quitted FB for the third time just an hour ago and I feel refreshed,one of my uni aquaintance left a comment saying "What happened with you" but I left silently without responding to his answer as I don't owe him a response. The constant updates of my friends starting a job or have graduated feel like giving me a middle finger that I can't achieve what they have achieved,it affects my self-esteem even more so in this pandemic,just frigging sick and tired of it! It has dawn on me now that FB is overrated and downright horrible.

[@roberhart]

I agree with Benny! You’ve got another congratulations from me! Be happy and enjoy your life, it’s the only one we’ve got :)

[@raisa_cherry35]

@@roberhart Thank you Rob :)

[@raisa_cherry35]

@Benny Mcnally I never ever liked that shitty FB,i tried to fit in there but realized eventually its not for me,glad you too quitted 👏

[@edplunk600]

I realized one day that I was not on facebook for even 15min that month. After I quit, I realized that it was freaker than I thought. But I didn't spend that much time on the computer. I rather watch the clouds and get my zen on. Try zen or walking and being with Your thoughts instead of have them presented to you by a screen.

[@lantran8967]

Best feeling better!!

[@rhaltunen]

Just got rid of mine after 15 years. Got rid of cable television back in 2015. The road to freedom continues...

[@b.r.fowler785]

I just deleted my Facebook account earlier this evening. I can’t deal with the toxicity anymore.

[@courageouswomenofgodmindset]

I quit facebook tonight 😊 Posted my decision in a story and those who wants to stay in touch will know what to do. Been thinking about it for a while. Been unfollowing a ton of people and following useful accounts on topics I'm interesting in. Still...too much negativity. Now it just feels so right and so good! Will focus on more productive things...starting my youtube channel ha! ha! 😉

[@roberhart]

First off, congrats on breaking out of the Facebook hold! Enjoy your new freedom and enjoy starting your own KZbin channel 😉

[@robertcampbell1523]

Deleted my account today, it just got too impersonal. Half the people that were on my list I never heard from anyway so no big deal. My close friends/relatives have my phone number and can contact me. After hitting that delete button, I just did a big sigh of relief. There is life out there and I don't want to be like the rest of the noses buried on their phones. Great video thanks for posting! :)

[@z1ltch433]

I had stopped using my fb account beginning of 2022 removing it from my daily life. I noticed I was actually feeling better about myself over time and I didnt expect that. After I noticed I started using it again daily this past month, I finally deleted mine today permanently and I wish I did along time ago. Fake friends. Fake family. fake fake fake everything. Feeling better already that I finally put a stop to it forever.

[@DV-tx6ol]

Quit facebook as well. It wastes time. I found myself scrolling passively. I examined the people who were enjoying social media the most. The people getting the most benefit, and I realized I didn't like any of them or the kinds of people they were portraying themselves as. Attention seeking people, hungry for validation. I might have been one of them, but over the years, you just realize you don't actually have this much invested interest in other people's lives. I don't care what you're eating, where you're going, who you're hanging out with. It's a two way street so I stopped presenting my life to people. My mental health was in the crapper for the past few years. I did many things. Meditation. Therapy. Self-care. Truly loving myself. And, one of the things I was surprised to find standing in my way was social media. It was a must to remove. I love my family and friends, but you kind of cease having anything to talk about when you know everything. "oh, I saw on Facebook..." I was tired of having conversations like that. I was also tired of friends giving me attitude when I asked about their lives in person too, "I posted it on facebook. Don't you check?" Almost in an ego kind of way, as if you're deserving of my attention every day like you're my "news feed." When that feature came onto facebook, I complained, stressing that my friends and family aren't "news." I'm not collecting people and wanting a popularity contest with their content. This is their lives. Not entertainment. That's when I knew Facebook wasn't there to create a moral and fair environment. An environment that doesn't help you learn to socialize with humanity in a healthy manner. Social media makes me fear for the future of our world. It has some benefits which people will argue for those benefits as if that's all that they can see. As if they can't understand the detrimental mental health effects over time, over years. Nor recognizing the symptoms within themselves. With what happened in January, you can see what happens when information and social media is left to the hands of people who want to monetize speech. Social media wraps itself in a UI that parades itself as if it's there for you and your benefit. What it really wants it to sell your information and keep you in the wheel of addiction. And that was the very purpose of the "news feed." Not to help me sort my family and friends better, but to keep the most entertaining things first so I'll keep viewing ads and participating. Facebook and social media as a whole doesn't care about your micro social life, it wants you forever stuck in a toxic relationship -- a loop.

[@SR77736]

Exactly this is exactly how I feel. Nothing but people showing off and seeking attention and trying to force their lifestyle and views on others. I am not interested in them. And they only post the good stuff and half of it it fake and filtered. It's annoying and unrealistic. I definitely don't care at all to validate someone for something basic that everyone does. Like who cares?! It's pretty boring too. Its the same crap over and over again and ig is not different.

[@tinablankenship6831]

Yes 🙌

[@lantran8967]

Everything you said is spot on!!

[@annc7739]

I deactivated my Facebook for over 2 years now and didn’t go back to reactivate it. My life has improved afterwards.😊

[@khimmybee322]

Good for youu 😊

[@DanneLen]

I just finished the "Storytelling through Film" class on Skillshare and your video was listed in the projects. This was excellent!! Hit all the points from the class and kept me engaged and now ready to let go of FB! Awesome job!

[@roberhart]

Hey thanks so much!! I learned so much from that class! How did it go for you? Have you uploaded a video project for it? Link it here so I can watch it :)

[@beaulieuonnp593]

Facebook so so bad for my mental health. I get fed up with the regular bullying by grown ups all the time, and there is no safe place without bullying even Knitting and Weather groups. Yes, ,can you imagine people arguing and fighting over favourite or cold weather. I am not sure what to do about my photos so I need to figure out how to print them out somewhere safe.

[@taokuoh6805]

Photos are the only thing I care for on there.

[@asphaltandtacos]

The creative groups are littered with bully type comments. As an admin there are days I feel like banning members over one comment that crosses the line. Groups are boring and full of nonsense. The same question is asked every day in software groups. It is annoying. Friends are not your friends on there. They will stab you in the back without warning. I find KZbin tutorials to be better. There are professional networks for video editing software which are better.

[@roberhart]

Oh they are?! I havent been active on a group in a while now. That’s so sad! I enjoy KZbin tutorials as well. What are the best tutorials, or tutorial channels you’ve stumbled across??

[@beaulieuonnp593]

@@asphaltandtacos yes, it is really strange. In the real world, they tend to get on with each other. I probably ask the same questions too as not that techy. They are not friends at all on these hobby groups. But you are right, the tutorials are completely different, I watch a few watercolour tutorials and it is all quite normal, but I expect if they are on other FB groups, they will be horrible. I suppose people are nice when they want something.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

@@roberhart well done for not being active in a group still. I occasionally go on them, but just for a hour or so when I want a question answered.. and then I go lol

[@coryfusting9294]

I'm ready to drop Facebook permanently in the near future. In recent times I'm adamant in feeling that it's never been "fun" or "engaging" but more of a compulsive habit. Yes it's there for "connecting with friends" but even then I've never felt truly "connected" and it's led to more bad to good, along with seeing so many other people just drive themselves insane. I also feel it's a psychological thing as likes and engagements feeds that attention as well. I started taking a month off every year for mental health reasons (A social media vacation, I'd call it) and honestly I just don't really miss anything when I come back to it.

[@roberhart]

I completely agree with you. When I look back at my time on Facebook I wasn’t ever really “happy” and “social” on it. I don’t miss it at all! I support you taking a permanent vacation from Facebook!

[@johnrider5701]

It's now been one month since I quit Facebook and started living a normal life again and I'm much happier and don't miss it at all ,,,

[@gouravchakraborty9801]

People scolded me and isolated me for quitting FB, IG and WhatsApp for more than a year. I never looked back with no regrets.

[@FomorViceroy]

I, too, quite Facebook early this month. I kept messenger around simply because there are some folks that I only communicate through that method with, but, otherwise, I've felt no compulsion to go back to it. It's just so damn freeing.

[@roberhart]

congratulations!! and welcome to the freedom club!!

[@Red-m4s]

I deleted it because over the 10 years of promoting business or dating or people I went to school with I’ve GAIN NOTHING . I’ve gain nothing valuable not a business deal not a relationship not a friendship. Nothing but depression seeing other people with different lives strive or fail. It’s not me anymore

[@madkittyjoey70]

After watching your video and other videos of various people saying that they called it quits on Facebook and other social media, I started thinking about how it truly has been taking a toll on my mental health. I'm thinking about calling it quits on FB in March for the whole month. I don't know for sure whether I'll ever go back or not after the month is over.

[@roberhart]

Awesome! I really think that is a great idea! If you do it, please come back and share your experience and whether or not you will be keeping facebook!!! Good luck👍👍👍

[@madkittyjoey70]

@@roberhart It's now been almost a year since I quit Facebook and I honestly don't miss it. I read more, keep in touch with friends on the phone, and like being at one with my own thoughts.

[@MiracleMommy8759]

I deleted everything today. My whole fb identity is now gone from 2010 till 2020.

[@roberhart]

Wow that’s like ending a long term relationship! Congrats on breaking free and welcome to the club!!

[@phoenixrising5640]

I have tried for years to quit facebook. But its like I an itch to come back. Then time seems to run away from me and i am once again swept up in the bliss current of Newsfeed. I am thinking of deleting permanently as it is literally controlling my everyday life. Hours of my day is spent scrolling and I dont get a thing done. Its a never ending cycle if pleasure and regret. 😩

[@roberhart]

Your struggle is all too real!! I wish you all the best and hope you can free yourself of the Facebook cycle!! It will be worth it! I can't attest to that!

[@shininglightstar843]

Not a fan never have been. Dont need trends nor to follow the sheep. Be a line wolf. Be yourself!!!

[@TheHumanMystique]

I love my fb gardening groups the most, I've learned so much. But scrolling through is a massive waste of my time and energy. I'm ready to take the challenge.

[@roberhart]

Do it do it. I shared your conundrum, my biggest challenge was the Marketplace. I really didn’t want to lose the ability to buy and sell. But then I would spend hours scrolling and making sure I didn’t miss the next good deal. It was a weird blend of FOMO and addiction. I would love to hear if you decide to take a break from Facebook (and most importantly what your thoughts were about the break). No matter what though I wish you all the best trying to balance life and social media!

[@TheHumanMystique]

I deleted the app a couple of hours ago. I'm gonna set an alarm to remind me to come back June 1st and share my experience.

[@roberhart]

I am so excited you are doing this and that I am pumped to hear your experience (the good and the bad). Thank you and good luck!!

[@diannagerber292]

I hit my breaking point with Facebook when I was hit with a "community stardards" violation for a chocolate pie recipe I shared from A YEAR AGO. Like seriously??? That's when I realized that this bs with censorship has gone too far.

[@roberhart]

Everyone has their “straw” and once you hit it, it is really hard to find the good in Facebook again! Although I bet your recipe is so good it has to be illegal :P

[@curtis1793]

FACTS fam. I already didn’t like the censorship I was seeing going on with other people. But then when it happened to me for using profanity?? Yeah I’m out

[@SR77736]

Instagram has become this way too. They both suck.

[@robertrobinson3788]

I got restricted for saying ape 4🎀

[@karlc2869]

The last straw for me was when Facebook locked my Power Stone account.

[@stevenrsnyder5134]

I too recently deleted Facebook and my goodness it’s been amazing. I just couldn’t do it anymore, Facebook is so toxic. I couldn’t stand how Facebook did every single thing which made it so addictive to me. And it’s really sad how everyone is so addicted to their phones and are just zombies. Hell my wife scrolls for hours but I’m hoping this change will open her eyes. Speaking of which when I told people I deleted FB people thought I was crazy haha. But who wants to be normal, I like being the odd man out. I guess I’m old school and still like to TALK to people, anyways it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made and hope more will make this change

[@nicolepada2414]

Yes, you are right. I deactivated mine a couple of days ago and I don't miss it. Facebook is boring and a waste of time.

[@roberhart]

Congratulations Nicole!! Welcome to the club 👏👏👏👏👏👏 you’re going to have so much more time to do things you love, it’s going to be great!

[@NoName101]

Next month, I will be off Facebook for a year now. As a Christian woman, it really helped my spiritual disciplines skyrocket. What I always wanted to be - a disciplined person - I have become and am continuing to be. It has honestly been so awesome.

[@tresors-celestes]

Hi Mia. Thanks for the feedback I believe in Christ too 🌷🌼🌹🌺 and convicted to quit Facebook. Where are you from?

[@NoName101]

@@tresors-celestes Hi! I’m from the Philippines 🇵🇭. Yourself? It really changed my relationship with God in the best possible way. I’ve never more disciplined in my life.

[@tresors-celestes]

@@NoName101 I am from France. ☺️ You probably spend more quality time

[@souldesire5932]

@@tresors-celestes Yep, I'm there right now, felt convicted for a long time. I write messages to people to try to use it as a platform, but it's so zombified and deadened..it's like look scroll look scroll mentality, so nothing really sticks heavily it seems. It's a dark place spiritually for sure, owned and stamped. Disguises as something wholesome, family oriented, but toxic in reality.

[@NoName101]

@@souldesire5932 I fully agree. I’ve been feeling so free from not knowing other people’s business. It’s made feel like my mind is a lot less cluttered by what people do that don’t concern me.

[@deef631]

I left Facebook in September of 2020, and it is the second best decision that I have ever made. I have used my spare, over the past few months, to write a novel, which I just completed. Now all I have to do is edit and publish it.

[@roberhart]

I absolutely love hearing stories like yours! Congrats on reclaiming your life and writing a novel in the process!!! all the best to you!

[@vsmith113]

I deactivated my Facebook from August 2016 and reactivated it December 2020. I decided to delete it yesterday. Facebook is boring and people are negative. I’m tired of looking at filtered photos. 🤣

[@roberhart]

Wow I’m impressed you deactivated Facebook all the way back in 2016!!! I wish I had done that too haha and I’m sorry you had to delete it again already 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ What would you say is a major benefit of deleting Facebook???

[@vsmith113]

@@roberhart I am able to focus on myself and my family. I lost 25 pounds, I eat healthier, I grown closer to God, and I did get married in 2019. Facebook make you want to like pictures so you can be liked. It is time consuming because you can get lost in looking through other people profiles. The most beneficial factor about not having Facebook is there is no stress. I rather check my credit score at this point in my life. 🤣

[@roberhart]

First of all, congratulations on getting married! And secondly, I have never heard someone compare Facebook to checking their credit score haha 😂 that is the funniest thing I’ve heard about Facebook!!!

[@vsmith113]

@@roberhart Thank you 😊 Life is good!

[@PebbleBeachLife]

I did the same. 2 days before my birthday. On my birthday only 2 friends and 3 close family wished me a happy birthday. No one else did as they no longer received the automatic zombie birthday reminder.

[@tinablankenship6831]

I noticed how disconnected from people I was even though I would be able to keep up with peoples life’s but I wasn’t actually living my own life.I noticed the more time I would spend on there the more bitter I became towards everyone for no reason.My mental health got worse and then I relapsed on alcohol and Facebook became who I was.I woke up one day and deleted it.I started putting more time into trying new things.I now wake up make coffee listen to audible and we’ll now I’m starting to work out in my livingroom.Omg My new audible is Atomic habits by James clear.It’s so positively mind changing

[@roberhart]

This comment fills me with so much joy! I seriously can’t get enough of these stories. Huge congrats on making these changes!! AND HOW AMAZING IS ATOMIC HABITS?!? I am actually working on a book review series of videos dedicated entirely to it right now!! What do you think I should include in my review??

[@lantran8967]

So happy for you!!

[@crpwifey2562]

I logged off last week and feel better already in my mind

[@roberhart]

Amazing to hear! I can say that is only gets better and easier as well :)

[@royfr8136]

i suspended my account yesterday. I joined it in 2007 - 15 years of the habit. Too many superficial people that were simply not friends. So much information was given to these people who did not deserve that information. 'Friends' - they are not and that is what hurts without even knowing it. the superficial nature is hurtful even if you are not fully aware of it. And the fact that when I made the decision to leave I felt it only necessary to inform 4 or 5 on the 'friends' list - I doubt if any other will even notice that I have gone.

[@helencruzbryant5354]

Left FB on Dec 31, 202 8:25 3. Haven't been back for many of the reasons already mentioned here. It's the biggest mega mall online designed to induce buying responses by its users while having fun....kind of like a Las Vegas Slot machine, addictive, affecting my mood information gathering system ......I went back to books, poetry, puzzles, games, learning ASL online, becoming more fluent in Spanish, writing actual letters to friends, arts and crafts, almost 0 TV etc ... self care and peace of mind and heart has been my priority. No impulse buying, better sleep...... ......I could go on but I won't. Great video content and great advice! Leaving FB is One of the best decisions I've ever made without a doubt.

[@Madu8000]

I deleted my Facebook account last week. Now I have more time for myself. I feel so grateful ♥️♥️♥️

[@shalomchild7414]

I love the sound of the book you mentioned, The Power of Consistency.

[@stevenrousseau9824]

I quit Facebook after becoming so depressed ended up in the hospital with suicidal thoughts. I realized after years of people commenting less and less and talking to me less and less. I finally realized I don't have any friends and the realization was magnified by no one talking or liking any of my post. Been off FB for 2 months and I feel much better about myself. Haven't heard from a single one of my 100 FB friends yet ✌️❤️💡

[@1SeekTruth101]

Thanks bro. I'm feeling that way right now - super down. It's not everyday I feel this way as it's more complicated than just FB. Moving to a new town and starting over at 60 after ending a long term relationship play a big part. I wish I knew how to recover from this quicker. Wondering if FB is bad for me now. Perhaps it is.

[@helencruzbryant5354]

Glad you saw the light. Your true friends are warm when you hug them. Anything else is simply a well designed computer system for gathering information. Most people begin by adding close family and friends, adding pictures, birthday, your favorite things, the people whom you inquire about etc. Red flag anyone?

[@lauragoodman8475]

I'm testing the waters with the Facebook sabbatical idea and have posted this "gone fishing" picture and uninstalled FB and Messenger app. I'm finding it overwhelming and mentally draining. I am quite an empathetic person but I find people keep bombarding my Messenger with their problems, night and day, for years. Then I also find that FB is a massive waste of time and does feel like a high school popularity contest. It is Fakebook. I want more time for reading and my creative writing. My only worry if I delete it permanently is the usefulness of Facebook for personal businsss so that customers can reach you there. It's great you are using your time more wisely and getting more done!

[@roberhart]

@lauragoodman I am so excited you are taking a sabbatical from Facebook! If your experience is going to be anything like my first few weeks away you will be feeling recharged in a way you haven’t felt in years! (I’m an empathetic person as well and has the same draining feeling when I was using Facebook). I’m also very excited to hear how your creative writing goes as you spend more time with it moving forward! Please feel free to report back on this video in a few weeks when you’ve had some time to explore :):):)

[@marciachristina9513]

I keep going back and forth on deactivating and reactivating like idk everytime i get on there something in my soul doesnt feel right but i think this time im done

[@drewcunningham2]

I just deleted my account today as I am just fed up with all the crap appearing on my feed plus I truly believe FB has too much control within contemporary society and it has done much more harm than good - I feel a great sense of freedom, to be honest with you..........I also do miss the marketplace.........great post!

[@GooglyMcDoubleface]

The Facebook marketplace is we’re getting out of control just people posting stupid crap that they shouldn’t say thing with Next Door app

[@susanmeadows4680]

I just quit. I feel so relieved. Facebook is absolutely horrible. Social Media is scary. I did it and I didn't think I could. An addiction that was causing me so much stress.

[@roberhart]

Congratulations on getting free!! Do you have any advice for others who might be reading your comment/story???

[@sddeeps]

I feel sick & depressed from social media

[@roberhart]

I am with you on that! What would you improve to make social media more social again?

[@CaseyLaarkamp]

Just deactivated Facebook for a third time. I know I will be coming back to it in December for the sole purpose of finding a new roommate, but I 100% intend going off indefinitely once that is accomplished. Every time I leave Facebook, it’s so liberating and I never miss it.

[@roberhart]

Well welcome to the club for the time being haha at least you know your intentions and can use Facebook to serve you rather being a consumer!!

[@shantellyvette]

Deleted my FB today and I felt a huge sense of relief.

[@lindalabello6424]

In Facebook is very dangerous especially if you're disabled or married

[@manjunathn7533]

Never had Facebook account because very early I understood that these social sites are stressful and do not add any value to life.

[@feathersandpawstv]

You are very sensible

[@karek4635]

I quit Facebook and IG (my only social media accounts) after over a decade of use. A lot of my reasons overlap with yours. I am glad you posted a video, and although I don't have a channel I almost feel inspired to share my perspective on quitting as well, to inspire and encourage others. Maybe someday! Thanks for sharing!

[@roberhart]

Woo congrats!!! (And thank you for your kind words). It’s not easy to finally pull the plug, at least it wasn’t for me. If you are ever interested in sharing your perspective maybe we could work it in to one of my videos!! It would be awesome to “interview” you and get another perspective. Think about it and coming back if you’re in and we can work out something 🤗🤗🤗

[@BethieBlasphemie]

@@roberhart That would be an interesting series. I would absolutely watch it. Interviews with people about quitting SM/Facebook.

[@aquariuschild0710]

I keep feeling triggered when on social media. It never affected me until recently and I feel envious out of nowhere and I feel any negative post is aimed at me and getting worked up. Its so weird

[@roberhart]

Hey @Aquariuschild07 I noticed the same feelings before I decided to step away. You are not alone!!! I hope you can find that balance and resilience again!

[@RobertWilson17]

Quit FB a few years ago. Thought it was a ridiculous waste of time with all the phoniness, the narcissism, the fake friends and all the people posting stuff I could care less about. I have REAL friends AND family I spend my free time interacting with rather than rotting my brain on FB for hours a day.

[@roberhart]

Robert you are making our name proud haha

[@rogerchristensen2741]

I have experienced bad harassment including pedofilia, and facebook seems no wrong with these msgs and suggest ME to block these strangers. I am leaving FB. If you dont care about your customer, you dont deserve my time. Im glad i found someone who support me in leaving FB. Thank you for this video, it means alot for me. I feel like im going insane here, and nobody belive me on what shit i have to deal with on FB.

[@roberhart]

Glad you got off FB and you got value from my video! It feels so good to be free of the drain that FB brings to our lives! Good luck Roger!

[@rogerchristensen2741]

@@roberhart Thank you ❤

[@christinabriggs1782]

I quit Facebook and messenger as well, and haven't looked back.

[@pyramidhead138]

its been nearly 3 months for me. i dont miss it

[@Voyager759]

I have unfollowed all of my FB "friends" regardless of their status in my life. I don't need their daily pics and photos, and preaching/bragging/annoying posts. Nowadays, I use FB only to check upcoming events or get some updates from relevant institutions/organizations I am part of. I do this on a weekly basis. The less I interact with FB, the better. So, I have adjusted it to my personal needs, until something better comes along.

[@lauren-jl9xc]

See we grew up in the 80s-90s, with aol knowing what life was like without phones & Facebook….todays kids only know life with social media & the next generation will never let it die

[@roberhart]

Agreed! And it seems like it is only going to get weirder with the MetaVerse coming in the next few years! I was a teenager in the 90's and I remember how different it was and actually experiencing boredom! We don't experience boredom at all anymore!

[@lauren-jl9xc]

@@roberhart you’re right , I was born in 88 & when I tell my younger cousins that we grew up without cell phones they look at me like I lived in the medieval times or something…if only they knew how cool we really were :)

[@roberhart]

Haha I know the struggle! I’m an 88 baby as well. We are transitioning out of “relevant”!!!

[@lauren-jl9xc]

@@roberhart yep , tbh even tho I’m against metaverse , I invested in the stock lol

[@roberhart]

Haha nice!! I have been looking into metaverse stocks as well. I don’t think I will personally use it too much but I definitely want to make money off of it! Good luck with those investments! (If you want to share any investing ideas or strategies, feel free to share you knowledge with the rest of us!)

[@jansmith6566]

Great video 👍 you really It’s strange but deleting Facebook was like shutting a door to noise and disturbance. I had an immediate feeling of calm and quiet, no worrying about acknowledging a post or not liking someone’s fabulous feat 😅

[@nathanmyers5324]

I quit Facebook because I kept getting put in Facebook jail for every stupid little thing. I've seen people say worse things and not get jailed. What's the point if I can't speak my mind? You know freedom of speech...

[@roberhart]

It’s such an undefined road we are on with “social media” platforms. It’s going to get worse before it gets better… if it does at all

[@misstigerlilly7353]

I have never been to Facebook jail but I don't get on there very much but Reddit is awful about that , I asked before I posted a question and it didn't have a cuss word in it or anything and other people posted worse and I only asked for advice and it said your banned for 3 days from r/******** and if you get on it from a different account you will be banned for life from Reddit and I thought LOL ,NO I WON'T BECAUSE REDDIT IS BEING DELETED !!!! WHAT JERKS !!!!

[@kingrambo4l559]

I've been in Facebook Jail over 20 times for little to No reason , Too many fake accounts on there. Bots, scams, Negativity , And boring shit ... And the app is too strict . 👎 Deleted my account last month

[@roberhart]

Good riddance Facebook! Congrats on getting off the platform!

[@thomasjordan5578]

Finding old friends and making new friends is the compelling attraction for me. The undercurrent of nefarious behavior/ thought modification is creepy and unacceptable. Emotional blackmail is used to render participants vulnerable to mind control, it’s ugly.

[@roberhart]

Those are powerful attractions for sure. Thomas have you stuck with Facebook?

[@theganadofighter]

I'm starting to quit facebook : 1. It's because there are many dangerous things. 2. I don't wanna post cuz I don't wanna do wrong, including commenting. 3. It gets boring because you scroll everything and I don't find anything interesting

[@roberhart]

Congratulations on the beginning of your journey to leave Facebook. I wish everyone was as thoughtful and conscientious as you. Keep going on that journey!

[@kjetilnorgard6131]

I been without a facebook account for two years, and never wish to go back to it

[@roberhart]

I wish I stopped 2 years ago! I’m only at 4 months without Facebook and I will never go back. I’m with you on that one!

[@kjetilnorgard6131]

@@roberhart I am sure you will be able to stay away from Facebook for ever. It was very difficult in the beginning, but after some time, we stop thinking about it, and even forget about Facebook totally. Wish you all the best.

[@roberhart]

Thank you!! I’m going to remember your advice when those slip up times happen 👌

[@Krissy-sk2vb]

I went 6 years off Facebook and got back on because of the pandemic. All I am getting is dating request and people blowing up my messenger. Really I'm not available like I'm thinking about deleting it again

[@roberhart]

That sounds like my nightmare!! I remember when Facebook started the dating beta and I used it for a total of 3 minutes before I began regretting it!! How was your life without Facebook??

[@aftereverything1769]

I QUIT FACEBOOK TODAY! This video gives me the courage to permamently delete my account for good. Thank you!

[@roberhart]

Wow this comment made my day!!!!! I am so happy for you and honoured that I helped play a part in your decision!!! How is your life without Facebook???

[@Freemind_solo]

I'm joining you today,after 15 years of being captive, I'm finally free

[@fightingwarrior5893]

Nothing but a place of competition. All support when you’re struggling. Once you succeed the support stops.

[@Abdi_Sydney]

I’m so glad I saw this video . Thanks sir sharing . Quitting as planned 1st day of the year :)

[@roberhart]

Awesome!!! Thank you for commenting. And congratulations on quitting (on the 1st that is)! Make sure you come back and comment when you have quit Facebook! 😇👍

[@jorgezuni2818]

How did you saved all the picture data to your computer 💻?

[@roberhart]

Hey! there is an option in your settings to download all your data! It is really simple, I just googled it and had it downloaded right away. Well it takes up to 1 day, but the process was easy to start!

[@ALSuspiria-sh1ss]

Im 38 years old and had Facebook since 2009. I had over 1000 friends people i had classes with in elementary school, middle school and high school and college and actors actresses and it was fun and cool and entertaining but as time went on I matured and grew older and noticed people were leaving Facebook and I just never went on anymore and now its just not my thing I haven't talked to anyone unless they know my phone number and it just became strange and weird to have Facebook it wasn't my thing anymore or my style i thought it became boring I stopped caring for it and 4 years ago deleted it and im never going back I only have a KZbin channel which I watch videos but I absolutely do not do anything on social media because its just not my thing and I grew out of it dont care for it anymore and its just awkward I don't comment nor do I post anything so that's that. What do you think?

[@roberhart]

Hey! I think made a great choice for your mental health and sanity! My decisions were based on many of the same premises as you. And I have been much better off without Facebook in my life. How has it been without Facebook for you??

[@ALSuspiria-sh1ss]

@@roberhart im loving it. It was cool to have and fun but I just grew out of it....its not my style and personality anymore to do social media. Its just not me anymore.

[@thelatenightmusic3608]

I deactivated while watching this video.... tnq bro for getting me out of toxic

[@roberhart]

Hey man it’s an honour to know my video helped you out. Enjoy the freedom from Facebook’s grasp!!

[@thelatenightmusic3608]

@@roberhart tnq bro...It's really toxic

[@Puchowalkerturner]

I've deleted Facebook like 2 times in between 2010 - 2020 (and then recreated a new account earlier this year). But I really hate Facebook and I always have a feeling of getting rid of it. I use a fake name, rarely post anything or talk to anybody (so idk why I even have it).

[@roberhart]

The pull for Facebook is hard to get away from!!! I waiting for almost a decade before I had had enough of it. It’s so hard to get rid of!

[@GabrielSantos-el4ir]

Yeah I’m quitting or deactivating Facebook except messenger because I’m trying to save myself and my mental health because of personal issue that is affecting me greatly mentally and physically 😔 I’m so tired ngl

[@roberhart]

I was at the point as well!! I’m happy to hear you’re getting rid of it, welcome to the club 👏👏👏👏👏👏 time to rest up and get back to the stuff you love that fills you with joy!

[@allen8iluminada]

I just quit FACEBOOK! It was hard, but I did it and it feels great already! Nov. 18, 2021

[@roberhart]

WOOOOOOO!!!!! That is so awesome, you took a huge step in your mental health (and sanity haha). Stay with it, the first month is the hardest. How has is been since you deleted it?

[@allen8iluminada]

@@roberhart Thanks for asking! It's been great since I got rid of FACEBOOK! Now I have: . More mental peace, tranquility . More time to Pray, Plan things to do, Organize my home, Talk more to my neighbors, friends, and family . Paint and sketch more . Walk more . Smile more . In general, I feel like I came out of a prison, and now I'm free! 🤗🙂😇 . The REAL world is 100% better than any VIRTUAL or AUGMENTED world! . Dec. 1, 2021

[@roberhart]

This is just wonderful! I wish everyone who is on the fence about Facebook could read your experience. It would help guide so many people. Keep living it up in the real world!!!!

[@TheNova5]

I feel like I’m probably a rare Facebook user. I don’t take my profile seriously. Any information sold from my profile is useless. Any information gathered from my mic and used to target ads doesn’t bother me. I don’t buy products because of a advertisement anyway. Also, I like to see targeted ads in my feed. If I have to see ads it might as well be something that I like. It’s kind of fun seeing dorky Star Wars/fandom ads in my feed. I’d never buy them but it’s fun.

[@roberhart]

I admire that mindset. I know for me, my profile bordered on being a joke but it was too real and I noticed I would get sucked in to the Facebook rabbit hole too much. Keep using your Facebook smart 👌

[@NewfieAsianKid]

I HATE FACEBOOK yet I use it anyhow and when I post something on there, I always get into trouble and am held accountable for what I post by family members. I plan to DELETE it but the 30 days deletion process keeps luring me back in. I'm stuck in this never ending perpetual cycle spiral here of a LOVE & HATE relationship for social media.

[@u842]

I just deleted Facebook yesterday and i was sad right there you know theres a problem. My marriage status on my husband says married. But Facebook doesn't defined us as a couple. This will give me opportunity to spend the time with my children. And i did have a tiktok got rid of that 2 years ago.

[@davidperry4013]

I quit Facebook and fought with the withdrawal symptoms, and felt like a breath of fresh air.

[@45652355]

1 month off facebook never felt better in my life thank god

[@roberhart]

Amazing! Welcome back to the real world 🍻

[@malikhasnain8027]

I am from Pakistan, and people here have only one escape from worries and that is Facebook, just imagine every person of a country escaping their problems by using Facebook, how it must be affecting their mental health. We don't even have proper mental asylums. It's pure mess here. Thankfully I found the courage and left Facebook.

[@marjorinestotch4093]

Just decided to quit today. Finally had enough of my terrible habit!!

[@bgmill70]

I am leaving myself. I made up my mind about this 100%. I temporarily deactivated for a week and now I am back on just trying to attempt to gather peoples emails and phone numbers. At least those who want to syay in contact. Pull the plug and will delete Monday.

[@bgmill70]

I have been off of facebook for a few months now. Best thing I ever did. I do miss connections but not the forum, hours of endless scrolling, their algorithms and bait punish tactics. Waste of time. I text email and call my real close friends and family!!!! I am not their advertisement pigeon anymore!!!!

[@iamu2247]

I've been waiting for people to leave Facebook. Aren't you feeling better already? :)

[@roberhart]

Immensely!!! How long have you been off of Facebook???

[@iamu2247]

@@roberhart like at least a year now. Before that, it was deactivated for two years only to use messenger. Its surprising how much stronger my relationships are with the people I ended up staying connected since then. 😊

[@roberhart]

I wish everyone would read what you just wrote and understand it for their own lives as well!!

[@robertszelepcsenyi3695]

You look so satisfied on the video. It must have been immense pleasure to get rid of that scam. :)

[@roberhart]

Oh I am so satisfied with my decision! I’m glad you can see it :D it felt amazing getting rid of it!

[@sammo7017]

I quit Facebook but I have a page to teach my language and another one for discussing a certain religion so I just enter every few weeks, I post something and I immediately log out which takes 5 minutes, I even put the app hidden... I'm so grateful 💙