How quitting social media changed my life

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[@noblelies]

I quit social media and I lost weight, got a job promotion, earned a master's degree, went on two 3-week international vacations and added $40,000 to my annual income. Best decision I ever made. Never going back.

[@michaelcalder443]

Congrats, well done for seeing your potential, greetings from Ireland

[@juliarodrigues8085]

noblelies awesome comment. I also want to but I’m a singer so these days it’s all about promoting yourself on social media. I don’t know what to do

[@juliarodrigues8085]

luca fresh thank you for the reply. And I do agree with don’t get caught up in the drama!

[@connykubinger]

​@luca fresh so important! i feel that social media and the real life have as little in common as porn and real life s*x. it's a selectively curated fiction. most people forget that...

[@Amelia-qg9po]

KZbin’s social media? You are on KZbin now typing?

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

The hook is 'reconnect with old friends', the reality is those old friends don't really care to know you anymore.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

The reality is life happened. Unless you never got out your same small box your entire life uve lived in. Bc that def sounds more like your vibes

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

@@ahhwe-any7434 No shit life happened. I get that, but friendship is a two-way street. You don't know my vibe from one sentence, bro.

[@morgan-sk-4499]

big truth

[@reemaalhamdan3222]

​@@ahhwe-any7434 Yo that's literally what they're saying. Basically, it's very low probability that the person you're "reconnecting with" is actually interested in putting effort, because they have a life of their own and you have yours.

[@danielharris5150]

It's true. We care about them, but they seem to ignore us. So...it's time to let em go :) I've been living social media free for 6 months now.

[@山本言-x4f]

I quit social media but still addicted to KZbin

[@herberthill9984]

same lol

[@ppjskh]

I feel like KZbin is more productive though than these other apps because you can actually learn things and watch productivity and self-motivation videos, that's what I do! :)

[@sebastienchamarande5710]

@@ppjskh but 'most' people end up spending hours watching productivity videos and fall into the bias they're learning and improving, but they never take action. KZbin, by the way, is a social media, and like any social media, it is nothing but a tool. Everyone is free to misuse it or make it truly useful. Social media is nothing but a catalyst for our own shortcomings.

[@herberthill9984]

@@ppjskh for sure ! I did feel bad giving up on social media ...but ONLY for a second lol my life seems much less complicated now ...and I wanna keep it that way lol let's keep on enjoying KZbin though 😁😁

[@nomoreescape4084]

@@sebastienchamarande5710 That was me for years!! I rarely use facebook, never got me hooked. The same goes for all the other social networks. But youtube? I wasted so much time here i'll never get back.

[@Atheria444]

A woman I know was linked to this guy on Facebook who had 4,000 "friends"....but when he died, only 4-7 people came to his funeral. True story.

[@RobMcGarr]

Oh man that is bloody sad :(

[@karenmancina9517]

Isn’t that something. Wow.

[@Atheria444]

@S Tra That's not the point.

[@Lftt447]

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[@madkittyjoey70]

My gosh! That's horrible! :'(

[@jordshot1543]

social media is terrible , when you get off it and see how much other people are constanly on it and live through it is sad

[@akiraelai8053]

Jordshot 1 I totally agree, especially in high school...it’s HORRIBLE

[@four-x-trading5606]

Very I am even considering a flip phone cause I use KZbin too often

[@islandgirlxx3465]

+Katie I can relate. I do have a flipphone which is my actual phone and I also have a smartphone just to use internet. I dont have social media but I am addicted to KZbin. It's crazy. I am now planning to put my smartphone away for 1 week and be creative with my time. Good luck!

[@four-x-trading5606]

islandgirlxx thank you yeah same here

[@ianpearson8976]

I think a good way see how much these people on your fb give a shit bout u is tell them to give u their number and add them to WhatsApp and msge and see if they reply.

[@josemoreno1123]

Back in the 80's and 90's when I was a kid there was nothing like social media and life was much better that way.

[@sunflowerkitten5065]

God I miss the 90's.

[@markwhittaker6866]

EXACTLY!

[@berrex5152]

Ooooff

[@waterheaterservices]

We lived just fine in the 80s and 90s with out social media, didn't we?

[@israelruelas5756]

Hell yeah! I miss the 1990s

[@nevetscoulibaly8292]

i'm 26 years old, i'm studying computer science but i don't use any of these social media and i'm living very well

[@PlasmaSnake369]

Now you have to live in the world full of people brainwashed by these things

[@PlasmaSnake369]

@Yousef Ghaneemah good point

[@gregthornton4209]

@Yousef Ghaneemah youtube has music, kittens etc all in 1 place. plus where else would we bitch about Social Media...??

[@bluekarma4]

Isn’t YT social media?

[@FlukyChannel]

Soo it's possible! Just deactivated my twitter and have 30 days to recover it otherwise, it's lost. Idk. Good bye virtual world. :(

[@ShoshanaBrand]

People don't behave well on social media. They get into stupid arguments, especially about politics, and they go out of line, calling you names when you don't agree with them and such... In real life I don't get into such scenes. And this is the main reason why I quit social Media.

[@elizabethaden9011]

@S Tra lol troll

[@RevGary]

@S Tra very witty lol

[@andahtheo4237]

I got insulted this morning about a post I made about politics

[@chosenone101]

I beat my social media addiction in 2014... I love and enjoy my life these days!

[@RobMcGarr]

That's great to hear - good on you! 🙌

[@doncoleman3904]

I’m happy for u I beat mines too 3 years free

[@AkshaySinghJamwal]

Since when is KZbin *not* social media?

[@teccash3507]

That’s wonderful stay that way

[@Maggieokeefevideo]

do you have any advice on quitting it but also keeping your business afloat?

[@rl1890]

Social media brings out the worst in people

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Richard Lewis: The same could be said for the internet in general sometimes? The detachment and distance it gives can and does encourage some to be rude, brave and vulgar. For example the way people talk to each other now and then they would not dream of doing face to face, sometimes simply because of a difference in opinion.. Just a thought I had anyway.

[@hoi808]

I’d say war bringers out the worst in people

[@anon9579]

Just like the apocalypse

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

@ Easily done.. You aren't the only one.

[@briana14333]

Agreed. So many narcissistic, self-righteous, insecure high school kids of all ages.

[@Jes71793]

Just deleted all my social media a little over a month ago. It’s been a weird experience, I constantly find myself wondering what all my friends are up to. However I now go out of my way to make real connections with people. It’s a trip how we search for recognition through our phones (social media). Put down your phones and talk to each other I promise it’s much more rewarding the getting a couple of likes.

[@doncoleman3904]

You in a great start an continue stay that way an stay away from that devilish social media’s platform

[@Fxtrial]

You should also see how awkward it is when you are in a WhatsApp group of more than 200 people and no one sends a message.

[@peggyprose]

And yet here you are!

[@Chronicles_of_the_tavern]

I quit all social platforms, funny how that’s the only way your “friends” preferred way of communicating is through DMs. I’m always the one reaching out to people through texts or phone calls seeing how everyone is doing or to plan something. But since I don’t have any social media and I’ve completely halted on reaching out to people ( since friendships is a two way lane) I don’t receive texts or calls from anyone. I’ve completely just moved on, and I’m ok with it. I’m so much more productive now, and stopped drinking. I love flying under the radar.

[@kllpmc333]

This Is Me too 👌🏽

[@briana14333]

Flying under the radar! Closing social media accounts is definitely like that! I like how you worded it. It really is an eyeopener to see who really cares. And strangers can't pretend they know you because there is no way to glimpse into your life without actually talking to you!

[@tamerab3124]

I can relate to the friends part for a fact!

[@stellaqaustralia]

Space Boy In my experience, friends are overrated anyhow. It’s good to be self-sufficient in all areas of life. True friends might THEN come along. ✌️

[@P1995.]

It’s absolutely wonderful not having text messages every day and worrying about other people’s lives

[@mytwocents848]

Very well put! I'm 73 years old and have never used Social Media except You Tube (is that considered social media?). I see how stressed and tense my children and grandchildren are who are on Social Media 24/7. I think the difference from my generation to now, is that we weren't "on call" all the time. We didn't have input of confusing information thrown at us constantly. We didn't carry phones around with us (there weren't any😄) And news was something you watched once a day in the evening and could turn off if it was annoying. We had more time for our thoughts, our friends and just experiencing life. I'm not saying my generation is better, just maybe more relaxed and peaceful. I have to monitor the amount of time I go on YT. I try to steer myself towards positive videos and love history docs. However, during this period of time with all the upheaval in our world, I avoid YT's home page and go right to what I want. Who needs to be constantly reminded of all the chaos? A person can handle only so much. Thanks for your video!

[@RobMcGarr]

I think KZbin is a bit different: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHy8fX6ba9xkgrc But no doubt it can still be addictive. I'm quite jealous of your generation in this respect, and feel sorry for my niece and nephew who have grown up with social media!

[@renzo6490]

You Tube (is that considered social media?). I think it is. Now, I'm going to keep checking to see if my comment generates a response.

[@brynleytalbot778]

If you use KZbin like you'd watch TV then it's not as invasive as social media but do be aware of the algorithmic content selection that's there to feed prejudices and encourage addiction to its platform. We all want to be validated. The comments give the illusion of interaction but frequently descend into one line dismissals of hostile intent. It's one of those platforms that's addictive unless you put it aside until you have time rather than it eating your time. It's major danger, in my opinion, are the lifestyle videos accompanying music tracks and lifestyle channels, both of which convey unrealistic idealisations of perfection that are corrosive creating feelings of being insufficient. Like all social media it's designed to be addictive and seemingly harmless. It's funded by advertising so it must target users interests to make them buy. If you vary your viewing extensively and enjoy being challenged by varying viewpoints it truly screws the algorithms into atrocious recommendations. Lots of fun!

[@skrillawarlock]

KZbin is like a Dictionary with videos and music

[@Kevinschart]

technically youtube is social media. however it is world's different from facebook, instagram, and twitter. KZbin is a tool that can enrich your life. I've probably gained the education of 5 or more lifetimes with youtube.

[@goldn909]

You start to realize how programmed others are to react to current events where as you actually analyze how YOU feel not just go with how the WORLD feels

[@Србомбоница86]

Absolutely,people are incredibly automatic ,like they live on an autopilot

[@nikkili8944]

@@Србомбоница86 NPC meme...?

[@briantreadwell2206]

Not on it - people so busy sharing their ‘moments’ they are not fully appreciating them for their worth

[@veeandola]

Lol on Instagram people don’t even share moments anymore. Everyone is a wanna be influencer/model. I wish we went back to sharing moments like the early FB days 08/09

[@Rebelz173]

veeandola facts!! Then early days were the best these kids don’t know 😂

[@corydaniels2967]

How about actually talking with each other. That's a novel idea. I remember a time when living in the moment meant so much more , than this way. I love to feel the pages of a book or to actually hold a photograph. Kids used to do alot of crafts that their parents saved to share with them when they got older. The teachers used to get the kids to trace their hands on paper or in clay and then they would decorate it for mothers day or fathers day. As a parent I loved to see those things come home from school. Social media is for the birds. I am only on u-tube to find out where are the latest lies I am suppose to believe. You need to keep your mind on positive things and positive people.

[@briantreadwell2206]

I watch channels on KZbin that peak my interest - enjoyed Rob’s v-logs. I neither influence or covet followers but it’s good to see the perspectives of others - especially when sense prevails

[@brynleytalbot778]

veeandola I don't think anyone shared moments. They created Facebook lives to feel part of something but in the end lost their own identity. The rebellion against materialism resulted in experiences being bought, but just like the addiction to buying things, the same aim emerged, the illusion that even though you're all doing the same experiences that somehow you're actually different. Facebook makes its money by selling you to its advertisers, who know that Facebook view everything you do and therefore can decide what's most important to you and market it, knowing that insight is highly prized by advertising. Even your moments are constructed by peer pressure through intense algorithmic analysis of your activities both on its platform and though cookies transmitted back to it from your activity on other platforms and your web browsing. What we've lost sight of is that from the 1950's onwards advertising took a place in society to promote lifestyles that sold products. Even the moments we thought we created were constructs of clever marketing through the generations. Teenagers, sexual liberation, nightlife, etc, are all, when looked at dispassionately, constructs to create markets to sell images of an ideal life, all requiring purchases to "fit", thus expanding the economy. Facebook et al simply turned traditional advertising and consumption on its head, emerging as a dominant director of lives. I often joke that the FDA would never license any drug that required such doses, or invoked such levels of addiction, as those consumed by social media users. It was never innocent. The early users didn't know of the addictive nature of it or the use of psychological manipulation to engage the user and make addiction practically impossible to avoid. It's tough to drop out of what everyone connects through and effectively invoke lockdown on your social network.

[@Perros333]

I have been off Facebook for about a month and I feel 1000% better all-around: mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

[@theroyalknight592gy]

I've been on Facebook for 10 years, I think it's time I get rid of it

[@sanafizasana4351]

I just started fb in my 30's and just for my love for series

[@ppjskh]

@R S123 there's a buying and selling app called OfferUp which is what I use as an alternative to Facebook Marketplace! :)

[@Brucie_Boy]

Do it!

[@thomasmorrison3794]

Never did it, never will. Feel sorry for those who are addicted to it.

[@Amelia-qg9po]

I’ve quoted social media for 8 and half years! It’s easy, but not for you “obviously”

[@wendyberger8892]

It’s all about the validation game. It;s so artificial.

[@goldn909]

Then you start posting what society wants instead of what you want and what’s real to you.. for the sake of being liked

[@sarroor3449]

Yes, all about narcissistic validation and reflection in the "likes" of others

[@hannah.jane444]

Yes! Everyone just looshing energy and getting deeper into the program vs freeing yourself and living YOUR life for YOU ❤️🌈

[@brynleytalbot778]

The Golden Goddess I've made this remark elsewhere but it's important to note that since the 1950's advertising promoted ideals of perfection though lifestyle presentations that constructed "marketing characters" of us all. We exist in highly marketed constructs of what an ideal Western society is. It's all directed towards economic growth and the illusion financial success gives happiness because we then we can buy happiness. It's not society defining wants, it's advertising converting wants to needs thus ensuring we can't do without them. The individual becomes anathema to the process of converting society to ever changing concepts of ideals of perfection invoking purchasing of goods to reach the unattainable because it's always moving one step away from your achievement. We don't know what we want or who we are because we've lost sight of anything that's actually real. Maybe lockdown forced a perspective few were prepared to take. Many lived on virtually as if nothing happened. That's the societal disconnect of social media. It's frightening.

[@novaturient425]

I've seen people in the comments here on youtube actually thanking others for liking their comment. Genuinely THANKING them. As though the likes somehow put extra cash in their pockets or food on their dining table. How sad is that...

[@syedmuhammaddanielhassnain5990]

Lets turn off these hallucinations and start living. Every time I turn-off my phone or leave it home I start to learn, have fun, doing sports, being happy.

[@awestrope74]

Leaving Facebook in 2013 one of the best decisions I ever made. Social media is bad and evil for society for sure. Really enjoying the new direction of your channel

[@sillyfella2009]

Ok boomer

[@sableann4255]

@@sillyfella2009 stupid comment

[@theanimalguy3077]

I have never had a social media account, and that’s how it’s gonna stay!

[@Abovedamatrix3352]

I'm gonna be facebook free for the rest of 2020 starting from now.

[@RobMcGarr]

🙌

[@unknowngirl5147]

Me too

[@fourthdimensionfilms33]

I took the step today myself! Let's stay strong together!

[@heatherripley3692]

@@fourthdimensionfilms33 Me too! I feel like I've entered the "real" world. Why didn't I do this sooner??

[@fourthdimensionfilms33]

@@heatherripley3692 Its truly eye opening after you break free! I've truly strengthened my relationships with others physically and feel more connected. I even convinced a friend to join me in this endeavor :)

[@brightphoebesays]

I've also found that making a big announcement like, "I'm leaving!!" doesn't help. If you want to go, just go, no rules, be gentle on yourself. That's the only way you can really leave. Decide to, just within yourself.

[@codyw1]

Bingo. Same with people who do that on forums. I've quit forums... I just stop going on, not make a fuss about it...

[@brightphoebesays]

@@codyw1 Me too. I did the same.

[@amitgb]

Absolutely right. I am going to quit WhatsApp right now, and then thought I should let people know that I am quitting, but on second thought said - what the hell...lets quit

[@stellaqaustralia]

brightphoebus I’ve been weighing this up myself but you’re right. I can’t see any benefit to announcing it.

[@keithjefferson2196]

That's what I did

[@ПаркурКанал-и6л]

I hate instagram. Every time i go on it i get jealous. I see people hanging out with groups of friends or girlfriends. Parties, fun everything. It makes me feel lonely and as if i have no friends. I do have friends but not as much as these people on instagram. Whenever i post something i get a few likes and thats it. I only get comments from my friends. No hot girls pay attention to me even the ones who follow me. While other people get so much attention for posting things. In general instagram is evil. Billions of people use it. Its absolutely insane. I think people spend way to much time on it including myself. So i deleted all of my posts and i dont think ill ever post again. Ill still use instagram only because i have friends to keep in ckntact with and sometimes some posts on it are funny. But other then that, im never posting again. My account is dead.

[@Turtleback8024]

@hot girls not paying attention😂

[@shine2678]

I felt it too...

[@davidmureithi9530]

i understand you bro. you are not alone

[@patrickbonham949]

🙄🙄

[@raysubrata1337]

Your words resonance with me. Is there any more channel or group that support for mental health?

[@gem.2122]

I came off social media maybe 3 weeks ago? To be honest, I'm not counting! I don't miss it at all :) I feel free, I feel present and happier. It's not until you are not consumed by it, that you realise how controlling, addictive and unhealthy it can be.

[@rossiboy3000]

Great video! Deleted Facebook and Instagram today, feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders already. Looking forward to living a more authentic life 👍

[@angelaknox]

Hey Ross! Did you stay off? :)

[@richcannon92]

Totally agree with him. Anybody quit watching the news?

[@luminatez1783]

Exactly! I rely on others to tell me things like our city has gone into a "must wear a mask" phase. I'm sure if it's bad enough, (zombie apocalypse 😂) I'll hear a siren or something. I have reached a point in life where I have to watch 30 minutes of cute or funny animal videos just to balance out 10 minutes of watching the news!

[@Addictedtothewild]

I stopped watching “main stream” news. It’s absolute click bait garbage!! Look for independent news. I really like Tim Pool.

[@briana14333]

YES! My parents and sister have to continuously tell me how the world is crumbling day after day

[@madnessintomagic]

Not the real news, no. But absolutely screen out the right wing propaganda sites like FOX. Legitimate journalists don’t deserve the anti “the media” garbage being spread about since Trumpsh invented “fake news” and deflected attention away from the actual fake news and shone it on everyone else, causing legit journalists to be targeted by his cult members.

[@asmoncat5049]

Me

[@sevenrue4754]

I’ve quit my social media and only use KZbin with purpose and I’ve limited myself to 3 hrs a day mainly because i use it for motivation or educational purposes. One thing i wanted to point out is the fact that the developers of this software don’t even use it. I never knew those interviews existed! Wow that says a lot !!!

[@RobMcGarr]

Using tools is great, it's when they start using us that's the problem!

[@goldn909]

That’s the funniest part. Even they don’t let their kids use these things or at least limit them to these tools.

[@gregorygimigliano]

Duh because they invented them to be as addictive as possible. You dont get high on your own supply.

[@jameslyons1624]

I limit my KZbin views of 24 hours a day and not one more second

[@sevenrue4754]

Billie Jo it was 3 hours a day not all in one go though and for educational purposes. So i would listen to videos about financial literacy on my hour ride to and from work instead of listening to music, or i would listen to self affirmations while doing laundry, or health related things. Mostly things career wise that would help me get to where i want to be in life. But now i don’t even watch KZbin that much anymore either

[@tariek9259]

Very wise words. One of the best things I’ve done for my mental wellbeing is regularly going off social media.

[@niconikolin7680]

I’ve done this several times through the years and highly recommend it. The issue I’m faced with is that whenever I do go off grid for any duration, majority of my friends/family don’t keep in contact unless I’m on the app. I feel like I’m being forced to stay online in order to keep these relationships.

[@RobMcGarr]

I know what you mean. I guess it's about finding ways to stay in touch with the people that really matter - whether that's phone calls, email, WhatsApp, or whatever.

[@Feber2001]

Sameeee.

[@jmac79ers]

For me, it is a scary time to be raising children. So many people who are addicted to social media didn't even grow up with the internet, let alone a pocket computer connected to 100's of 'friends'. It is reassuring to read some of the comments here from younger folk who have turned away from it all.

[@senoritaaurora5123]

I hate seeing children with phones. Imagine the exposure to porn, political arguments, fake news, photoshopped images and propaganda...all before their brains have finished forming. Horrifying.

[@armaanmehanger4154]

As a 15 year old I can say that social media has an impact on my life. It doesn't much anymore because I've learned how to use it to my advantage. I'd also like to bring up the argument that if your kids do end up using social media and struggle socially, that isn't a good or bad thing at all

[@lr8786]

I don't want my children using social media especially my daughter..

[@senoritaaurora5123]

@@lr8786 no way to stop them

[@briana14333]

My sis is addicted to her phone and of course now her son is addicted to his tablet! I remember growing up in a house where EVERYONE read books and magazines and newspapers! And occasionally watched television. It makes me really sad how things look now.

[@GeldardtheGrey]

I quit Facebook a month and a half ago, I didn't have any other social media, but I do not miss it and I think I'm better without it. It's evolved into a forum for political, religious, social, moral and current affairs views and opinions, plagued by trolls or people looking for an argument that wouldn't dare say it to you in person but can hide behind social media. I've taken to exercise and spirituality more, and writing short stories.

[@RobMcGarr]

I think it's great to discuss and debate those kind of things but there are definitely people on social media whose minds are made up and they're not coming to it from a place of open-mindedness and understanding.

[@lacasadelasflores6552]

I just quit today for the same reason.

[@matthewhansen112]

I quit FB about 2 months ago, never had Twitter, still keep IG mainly to keep in touch with family but I don't like it so it helps me to stay off.

[@fiftyfiftylifestyle456]

Well said 👏💕

[@coltthestarsheriff3544]

It's pointless to discuss those thing there, where everyone is on some kind of narcissistic drugs and full of agression. Yeah, it evolved in just that, you can't even post and enjoy benign content like music and do not feel weird anymore.

[@cameraguy6297]

I deleted all my accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat. I feel free.

[@cameraguy6297]

@S Tra Love the irony

[@GiveItUpDot]

now delete YT .. .... EXACTLY!!!!?

[@skrillawarlock]

Good now just use KZbin to learn knew things ! Cooking , languages , how to change your oil in your car lol .. etc.

[@TheAmoscokkie]

delete ur youtube too. It a social media too. ( Really dumb ppl in the internet)

[@madmaxrerisen]

Only one more do delete. Youtbe brother, but at least you get real news. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3S5hn-ke9l4gcU

[@ih4630]

I agree with you… I don’t consider KZbin to be part of social media. For me it’s educational… Learned a lot.

[@brynleytalbot778]

It's all related to your focus within its content. With lifestyle channels being visual video Instagram accounts it is social media. However it's been smart in allowing such a diversity of content thus escaping the criticism of its competitors. Used, like any tool, it's educational and constructive. A chisel can sculpt a piece with beauty and majesty is one persons hands and in another become a weapon inflicting death and carnage. Much lies in the users hands and intentions.

[@israelruelas5756]

Great for finding workouts and recipes for dinner

[@Atreides93]

I'm so so thankful to God that He keeps me away from the virtual world that doesn't really exist and countless harm it causes.. and im really glad there are still people like me out there whose mind and eyes are open to realize the world is much better without social media

[@andrewjohnston5942]

No Facebook, no LinkedIn any more, no instagram, still use Twitter. When you work 12 hour shifts, four days on four days off, you are naturally rationed. Always make time to read books, time management also helps.

[@2legit2Kwit]

andrew johnston I have the same schedule. Love it

[@HighLineOrBust]

twitter is the one you need to quit

[@sajuarosam3854]

I deleted my Facebook and Instagram today. I went for a walk instead, and discovered a section of river that I didn't even know existed. Found an arrowhead. Saw a hawk fly overhead and heard it screech. Found a beaver dam. An old campsite. It's sad how much life I was missing out on for the sake of a few likes or comments.

[@elsyaaaaak]

It's harder for me because for teens, not using "instagram" makes me look less appealing and "not cool". I think during this quarantine, I've learned that social media is just a huge waste of my time and I spent a huge amount of time just to see what other people's doing and comparing myself to them (to my friends, influencers, etc). For the first and second day, I think it was pretty tough. However, after weeks it seems normal. I'm still using youtube and quora. Taking breaks from instagram does affect me a lot (In a very good way) and I think I've improved a lot during the times I'm not on social media and I start working on myself more rather than seeing how's people life. sorry for my english though

[@flowerbreath825]

I have to try the same way

[@hendraprasetya2999]

I can related to this. It is hard at the start , it come with drawback, but it all worth it in the end ... Your life improve by the day

[@elsyaaaaak]

@@hendraprasetya2999 yeah

[@Chief24444]

It truly is freeing and clears your head!!! Everyone should delete social media now

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Im not sure why im here for. I honestly dont take things that personally. If i dont consider you personal, idkw im supposed to be affected. Its actually always amused to think the gov cant govern everything. Bc online activity doesnt ever translate the same way off line. The only thing im thinking about is why this is in my feed. It really shouldn't be that damaging unless you make it that way. -Im just as hidden online as i am off. :/ I feel like a lot of the are maybe just fake ppl. I could delete everything tommorow & be fine. I just gathered it prob helps some to stay connected tho.

[@armyfangirlimnida9393]

I quit using other social media platform aside from KZbin.messenger and Gmail ..since then i feel so happy ,less stress ,anxiety and depression.. i also become more productive..

[@RobMcGarr]

Great to hear!

[@mikkiduf]

Thank you! I needed this, I feel as if social media is sucking the life out of me!! I’m quitting this nonsense!!!

[@1framistan]

When I was a little boy back in 1965... we didn't even have TELEVISION. I was a small boy, but I remember our family had what is called, "togetherness". That means we all sat in our living-room talking to each other, dad read newspaper... we told stories and laughed about things. Then we got a TELEVISION. It was black & white and it got about 4 channels. All of us noticed we had LOST OUR TOGETHERNESS. We actually talked about how we don't talk with each other anymore. We just sit and watch this BOX. People today do not miss that togetherness because they never had it to begin with!!! Think about that. You don't even know what togetherness is because you have never experienced it. P.S. I am 65 years old.

[@christinsongbird]

It’s all a facade. Like high school. 😂

[@godlikevr39]

@Joseph_477 LOL, it's ironic when someone is showing their inability to relate the video to the comment and understand how it all comes together. You're dumb dude. I imagine you don't have many deep conversations lol

[@lyubomirmirchev1121]

To be honest, because of social media i lost most if not all of my friends, now i have 1-3 friends who i have met in person and we have become really close

[@RobMcGarr]

1-3 real friends is a lot better than 100 casual acquaintances 👏

[@anikibrother7691]

Why do you think you lost some friends because of social media ?

[@lyubomirmirchev1121]

Its true that i lost quite alot of friends, well mostly because of stupid little things that we fight online about , like me saying to them that we never go out and hangout, they go out with everyone else except me , and when i ask them to go out they say that they are busy and say that maybe another time and it becomes never

[@msg3tr1ght]

Lyubomir Mirchev I went through the same thing but I’m much happier with a few, more genuine friends. Don’t feel bad for speaking up and setting healthy boundaries.

[@CorbalianVoss]

The only social media I have is KZbin. I like to think that KZbin is more of a personal development tool with it's how to videos and documentaries - I've learned a lot from it.

[@Србомбоница86]

It's basically internet TV,that's all KZbin is ,but more interactive and with much more censorship

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

I also have reddit so I can ask questions about investing/fitness

[@luminatez1783]

Same here, me and my kiddo have spent HOURS watching documentaries on youtube! Everyone laughs at him being 7 and autistic but knowing so much about the ocean or the universe for example. 😂 He gets so into it, pictures in books just don't have the same impact of seeing the beauty of the planet or galaxy as most documentaries do. Who needs social media when you can explore the entire planet and history from home? 😋

[@CorbalianVoss]

Lumi Natez this was favorite comment I read today. We have the same hobbies! X

[@goodvibeztk5369]

Yup that pretty much how I use it...

[@catcaulfield]

I came off everything apart from here (KZbin) around 4 months ago. Even through the covid crisis I still stayed off and I'm so glad I did! I don't miss it at all.

[@suecalver4213]

Instagram disabled my account a week ago and I don’t know if I’ll ever get it back. During that week I’ve felt sad, angry, disconnected, and a massive sense of loss after taking years to build up connections and followers. Having said that I’m now realising how addicted I was, how large parts of my day were taken up with scrolling, commenting and creating ‘content’. I’m starting to feel freer and clearer and I’m thinking maybe I don’t want or need my account back. I’m amazed how much it dominates my thoughts and that’s not a good feeling at all... thanks for sharing your thought provoking video.

[@paws057]

I got rid of Facebook a few months ago and haven't really missed it. It's sad really when you go out to eat and everyone is looking at their phone. I also could never understand why anyone would put their whole life on Facebook to start with. Every little event of every day is on there, why?

[@imeldabulacan3295]

they want to get some attention and popularity at the same time

[@renzo6490]

@Deb -group meeting, dinner with friends....all phones OFF and out of sight.

[@codyw1]

Don't have a mobile, never have, never wanted one. If I'm out of the house, I don't want to be contacted thanks. That's why I'm out of the house.

[@quamifilms]

I left social media for 3months and counting. I don’t miss it. There’s so much fake news and fake personas. My ex is still on it and it’s sad how much it’s taken over her. Too bad. But I do spend more time building and focusing more.

[@Cameron_Jamie94]

I took inspiration from your original video on coming off of social media, and removed myself from it. I'm actually more in contact with my friends without it than I was before!

[@RobMcGarr]

It's amazing how social media can actually make us less social!

[@oz1902]

“And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made.” Paul Simon.

[@kuba324x2]

@@Davidmaverickzthat's from a song. Sound of silence

[@Mrs_Yu]

I'm quit social media since March 2020, and I'm better now.

[@Amelia-qg9po]

KZbin is social media? So, you haven’t quit

[@Mrs_Yu]

Haha, yes is it

[@justmadeit2]

I deleted Facebook about 5 years ago. I've never gone back

[@hannah.jane444]

Amen! My quality of life increased by leaps and bounds when I quit social media and my main emotion was RELIEF. It helped me focus on myself vs trying to “prove” or “earn approval”... so silly when you think about it

[@originalbrothafullasoul9033]

For me personally KZbin is the only social media site that's worth my time and attention. This video for example is worth every bit of my time and attention. Thanks for sharing

[@andtheniwaslike698]

Thanks for this! Social media is draining and likes are an addiction, done with it.

[@LostInDistance]

I came off Facebook almost a year ago. Feel ten times better for it! Found myself spending so much time scrolling through the news feed reading pointless posts. It can become an awful addiction if you aren’t careful.

[@Mayes6k]

I’m glad I watched this.

[@RobMcGarr]

I'm glad you feel that way!

[@pomeraniandogmacana5237]

I'm glad to see your comment

[@Scoob505]

Music sounds like I am in a fancy spa in a hotel. Which is a good thing! Also great video, I deactivated my facebook a few days ago. Never again.

[@CCTH-86]

I started taking a break from Instagram 4 days ago and Twitter about 10 days ago - and I'm still on my break from them. I used to spend a lot of my time on Facebook - 4 or 5 hours a day on my PC and 2 1/2 hours a day on my smartphone. Have taken short breaks from FB a couple of times. Nowadays, I go on FB to communicate with friends, book groups and music groups - 20 minutes on my smartphone and 90 minutes on my PC. Felt a lot different than ever...and that's a good thing. I encourage people to cut back on the use of social media or just get a break from it altogether (or both). It's gonna help you be more productive and feel at ease with yourself. If you have depression - severe depression, step back from social media if and of its platforms or all of them making you feel that way.

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

Use social media as a tool to achieve your goals, don’t make it your life.

[@RobMcGarr]

100%!

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

Rob McGarr Good stuff Rob 👍👏 keep it up 😎

[@samanthab8807]

It has inspired me to look for recipes in the past.

[@angelajimenez8478]

Rob McGarr yes

[@SirenaSpades]

Nice excuse.

[@tammyallen4072]

Ive turned all social media off.. I feel free... I feel much more in touch with real life..once you free yourself you will get it...social media is an addiction..so yes I encourage everyone to start with a 30 day detox. You can do it! ❤

[@AnneTherese.]

This is the most compelling video I have found regarding social media and leaving.

[@RobMcGarr]

Hope it helped :)

[@chuckbradley1]

Life is too short. Live it to it's real potential. Travel, explore, discover, reinvent. (Tempus Fugit - Time Flies).

[@blacklight8581]

I deleted my Facebook 6 months ago and there's no intention to get it back , it's absolute shit and waste of life not only part of time Instead of fb I learn English and read a lot of books Love from Egypt ❤️

[@zttrains385]

Haven't been on Messenger,. Facebook or Instagram since 2 AM this Tuesday ... Best decision ever , I feel more relaxed ...

[@Kpf01]

🙂

[@AllanDavisArt]

Are you back on Messenger, Facebook or Instagram? Be honest!

[@dianereagan8047]

I just deleted FB out of my phone because of your video. Before FB I was reading several books per week. FB has negatively effected my memory and concentration. And I knew better than to let this happen. Thanks.

[@abbeysnails]

I've actually been thinking a lot on a total social media "detox". I'm honestly never really on (I only have FB and IG account), but I want to be able to get to the point of not needing to go on to check in. IG is honestly very damaging - I love it, but I hate it too. During this pandemic, its even more damaging to be on these platforms. I'm missing out on hobbies I love and just having inner peace. Watching this, I am definitely going to fully implement my social media detox. If I end up completing deleting these apps then I'll be content. Glad your journey worked out for you. ❤

[@RobMcGarr]

Good luck, hope it works out well for you! 🙌

[@dextert]

Amen brother! Ive read 18 books in 8 weeks as a result of me quitting social media. Mental health is way better. I sleep better. Ive gained more knowledge by reading. I caught up with more people that matter. It’s been one of the best experiences ever.

[@maduontu8732]

Since I quit Facebook my relationships have improved..I'm no longer under pressure.And I sleep better too.I read books more now

[@Amelia-qg9po]

Facebook is a easy platform to bully others for no reason and to spread fake news to scare people

[@nathanosterhaus]

Deleting your apps is different than deleting your accounts.

[@BKgamer718]

exactly...ive deleted my FB account entirely! pictures, "friends".....everything gone... social media only wants to be in your business waiting for the day you spill your tea just for likes.

[@kiwi8476]

Should of videoed of deleting accounts rather than deleting apps because there is a difference, there is still that temptation because your account is still out there.

[@RobMcGarr]

True. Ashamed to admit that feels a scary step too far right now. Hopefully one day.

[@green_eye_gossip]

Rob McGarr just do it

[@Србомбоница86]

@@RobMcGarr I don't have a single account except here on KZbin , literally nothing else ,nor I need it

[@marts5555]

I never have or ever will use social media, I see very few positives from social media, but all’s to their own , read and get out in the fresh air and meet people, can’t wait to see some golf from you , good luck 😉

[@officialniktheking6891]

that feeling of "i dont give a shit if anyone sees my posts or if i post" is insanely cleansing.

[@skithewhitestuff]

I applaud you Rob, for bringing this to the attention of the public. By making a conscious choice to quit and informing us all how and why you have done so, this can only help others take a look at how and why they themselves use social media. I’m sure that most younger people wouldn’t understand that social media can be addictive, especially as they are only using it in the same way, and no more, as their the peers. I hope that many people get to know about the negative element of social media and get to see that there is a great deal that they are missing in the real world. PS. Still miss your golf vlogs, nothing comes close to yours

[@michellephillips3655]

Every bodies TALKING but no one says a word. Everybody's LISTENING, but no words ever heard people SIT together, but they all STAND apart. SO PUT YOUR SQUARES DOWN and LISTEN to your MINDS and HEARTS.

[@TVResults]

I started by turning off my phone on Sundays..the benefits were so clear that I stayed with it even when I have to have it on. The only thing I have is youtube and I limit it to two videos per day.

[@TheAmberlion]

I applaud you in your endeavour to re-claim your life.......... Be true to yourself..... you will continue to find that Creation is not about control/manipulation..... Im 84 years of age still doing what I Love....... All the very best in living a life that matters. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leemason666]

Great video. I permanently deleted my Facebook account over 3 years ago along with my Twitter account too. Never had a Snapchat account and also ditched Instagram. I was diagnosed with severe depression before I took action and first thing my psychiatrist said was to stay off social media as the negativity was making me worse. I wouldn’t go back on social media now if they paid me. My missus still lives on Facebook and every now and then I will ask her if I’m missing anything and replies Nope. Same old crap. It has freed up so much time now for me and have plenty to talk about when I catch up with family. I urge you all to give it a try and see what it does to you. 👍

[@RobMcGarr]

Cheers for sharing that mate. I've slipped back into it recently but think I'm due another detox!

[@aussiecoastie72]

I did the same thing 4 years ago , and I never looked back . I want my interaction with people to be in person ... not cyber .

[@imawarrior996]

I am on a social media pause right now. I was getting so depressed and my anxiety was spiking. It’s only been five days but I am so much more relaxed and sleeping better. Hopefully I can make it permanent.

[@LarimarCabrera]

Yesterday I deleted You tube from my phone. I am excited for the extra time and silence I will have. Also I am excited to hear God's voice clearly by diving into the bible more instead and renewing my mind. But it really is an addiction because here I am, on my laptop, at 10 am, looking for "music to listen to while I clean". But I ended up here, after watching 2 other videos.. SO I decided to watch this video as my last for a while. Thank you for helping me look forward to getting rid of social media. I definitely have that fear of missing out sometimes.

[@AccordionJoe1]

Make no mistake, smart phones are an addiction. My own daughter, in her 40s, admitted she goes to sleep with her phone on the pillow next to her.

[@imjustchillman]

Praise God!! I deleted all my social media accounts 3 years ago! God saved me from my own vanity. All glory to God.

[@goldenerafanatic4042]

Social media destroys us spiritually, that’s for sure

[@imjustchillman]

@@goldenerafanatic4042 Indeed. If something is free, the product is you. Facebook even removed the option to delete your account, that tells you something alright. They dont want you to leave.

[@janmargaret7972]

I agree with you. I am a much calmer less anxious person since cancelling facebook and twitter. I don't miss being out of the loop at all.

[@JeriDro]

I don't even want a phone

[@codyw1]

Never had one. Work from home, I can be reached there. If I'm out doing something, I don't wanna be reached!

[@joydorsett1631]

I felt the same way but having your own business you have to have a phone to be able to get in contact with people and most people always push Facebook I kind a hate that everything has to be social media-based when really we could be able to talk to each other face-to-face without having to be on social media not saying KZbin isn’t social media it is but I feel like people have more of a sense of community here than most of the others

[@AnnalisaJ]

I left Facebook 4 Years ago and never looked back, I am now slowly working on IG, planning to delete my personal account and just keep my business one, as I am a photographer, I do have a website but so many client ask for an IG. That would probably allow me to focus more on creating KZbin content, which I enjoy and makes me happy! Baby steps!

[@Alexander-iy6qk]

Thanks Rob , I needed to watch this , I have quit Facebook for more than 4 months now without me missing it , trying to quit Twitter and get my life back ... thank you for the video again

[@jacobwiebe3745]

Proud of you Rob. Three weeks and counting for me and I can't say I miss it. I may check in at some point, right now meh 🤷‍♂️

[@munhassan7840]

Well done I’m not on it either. Feel free happy. Im trying to teach my children. Fantastic video more people needs to live an authentic life. It’s unhealthy. I love reading it’s so good for you, expanding your mind and self developing.

[@spu5990]

Well done Rob, thankfully I don't use Facebook etc that often. Its no wonder that young people get depressed!!

[@kimsukreng1608]

You're really encouraging.... This social media really is hurting mentally and physically seriously.

[@mrkimmo1414]

I have been off social media for just over a year now myself, I cant believe how much people talk about social media - it's so boring... but we all must start to wake up and see that youtube is just as much of a social media platform as the others or at least it's getting that way. 👍

[@sononi4798]

I feel like I get a lot of value out of youtube that I never got from FB. I learn a lot listening to podcasts, watch yoga classes and find more people willing to be authentic and vulnerable about their personal stories.

[@mrkimmo1414]

@@sononi4798 And I agree but KZbin is monitoring and cutting down on what we the viewers can see, the algorithms have completely changed and youtube is new banning channels if they dont agree with what is being said, that is control. I agree with you, but look at how KZbin is going, it wont be long before it's just another social media tool

[@sononi4798]

@@mrkimmo1414 100% agree about the censorship issue. I'm responding more to the addictive, validation seeking aspects that the video is focusing on. KZbin feels very different as a content consumer, there's nothing at stake. You can find channels and people that are talking about exactly what you're interested in. I imagine it's different as a content creator.

[@mrkimmo1414]

@@sononi4798 Ya ok I understand what you mean now and it's a good point 👍

[@ibadullah9470]

well, I was way too much into Instagram and Facebook, my daily routine was scrolling to these social accounts, these applications are really making us think that everyone is happy in their lives except us no moreover we start to overthink as if no one loves us or as we are alone in this world. its been almost two years now I haven't touched any of my social accounts the best thing is that I am enjoying my life without telling anyone wow!! keep up the good work rob

[@gilchoi9708]

Very timely post. As a father of 2 young girls, I've been having discussions with my wife about this very thing. Hope the handicap is faring well, by the way.

[@mikewood8680]

From your story is seems you moved from being social media dead to feeling truly alive again. It’s inspiring...think what you will accomplish embracing life this way.

[@habibsherazi8232]

I left all social media apps last year & believe me I never regrets it once..It give me so much space in my mind🥰I am away from so much of negativity & pretended behavior.I feel relax now.

[@Nuk3Lear]

I entered University without any social media, and I found myself to be way more productive and it felt like a part of my brain gained clarity and space. Its not for everyone but this was the best decision for myself.

[@esmesal6006]

Wow👏. I might have to do that. I go in within a year . Still in hs

[@jcollin]

I did this 12 years ago. Now I don't even bother where my mobile phone is. It would be lying around somewhere at my home and I always use a wired phone.

[@RobMcGarr]

That sounds like the dream!

[@traceyluck8722]

Thanks Rob you have singlehandedly help me realize what a waste of my time it is, I’m going back to using my hands to do things outside and reading books again. Thanks