How to cure your YouTube addiction

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[@fatmahuseynli2424]

You can't imagine how much psychological damage my addiction causes right now Thank you for helping I will try these

[@TurtleFootMining]

Trust me I can. ❤❤❤

[@dingpongcrate]

KZbin is a great resource for learning and curiosity. It's all about Balancing family, work, life, and a little KZbin.

[@mekaartstudy]

You don't need to know anything that you really don't need.

[@dingpongcrate]

@@mekaartstudy agree. consume what matters to you

[@PaulaJones-zu8jx]

exacttlllyyyy that's the ONE reason why i haven't just sworn off KZbin! dang it, it does help unless i start doom scrolling.

[@dingpongcrate]

@@PaulaJones-zu8jx only consume what you need to know

[@wotizit]

​@@dingpongcratefine I'll start

[@cormactaylor8667]

UnTrap is the tool I've been looking for since KZbin started trying to force feed us shorts. Unreal recommendation. Thank you!

[@thejayalto]

It’s fantastic.

[@GarThree]

mee too , i am soo glad i finally watched this video! Thank you and good luck to us!

[@laak4891]

​@@thejayaltoThank you so much for sharing it! I've been wanting something like this for ages! As someone with very atypical neurology, KZbin very much helps me focus (think music, white noise, or podcasts), and often can teach me a lot of things I need to know for my life/work/etc. The problem then becomes all the predictive algorithmic BS, which leads me to watch things I don't need to watch, and often don't even care about. I learned about Untrap, and actually got out of bed, turned on my PC, and made sure I installed and configured it right there before I forgot. I've you to thank for being freed, untrapped if you will, from the clutches of my own brain chemistry, yet in a way that allows me to retain access to this bottomless treasure trove of information we call KZbin. Cheers!

[@kiyohiko222]

Thank you so much for this, the last extension is like a dream come true.

[@aero7848]

i just found out there's an extension for the dislike button.

[@MickeyMullin]

And speaking of the algo, glad it introduced me to your channel! Intrguing tools, and I'll be checking these out (as I sit here watching videos during what is supposed to be my productive time...)

[@SimplyNobel]

Thanks, Jay! Yes, I too have a love/hate relationship when it comes to KZbin. My addiction has been repetitive stat and comment-checking. Do you use all three of these blockers!? Which one is your favourite? I regained access to my sisters WiFi 3 months ago. Can only access it via my new office space, hallway and occasionally my bedroom and the kitchen but the reception isn't great there. I did recently stop notifications from coming through my phone but that doesn't stop me from still checking KZbin and Medium overly frequently. I have managed full detox day out of sheer will power and I felt great! Gotta get back into the habit of that. Keep saying I will but then my brain thinks "a quick check can't hurt" that check is never just a "quick check" though! All that said, I love KZbin and I endeavor to make a part time living out of it. Thankful that that's even a possibility, regardless how challenging it may be! Thanks for openly talking about your own KZbin addiction 🙂

[@lorenzosorbelli1271]

I finally found the courage to admit to myself that I’m pretty much addicted to this, thanks for the video

[@emmanuelezeagwula7436]

i'm gonna implement this week ! Thank you very much man

[@shivanshuraj7175]

Phones don't let you uninstall it

[@ahmedghaly941]

Just Android that doesn't let you uninstall it but on iPhone it allows you to uninstall it

[@MainAcc_1]

They do just disable it

[@ahmedghaly941]

@@MainAcc_1 yes but u cant uninstall it from ur android since its basically a part of ur system so u can either disable it or hide it

[@MainAcc_1]

@@ahmedghaly941 yes that's why I said disable it (I also use the hide function too although my phone still shows the hidden app if you search it)

[@m.i.c.h.o]

Untrap for youtube is incredible. Thanks for the suggestion mate

[@RodPrimata]

you did it again, thats something i am looking forward to. i only logged here to download an sound effect...

[@thejayalto]

Hahaha I hope this continues!

[@buzzcutbiene2211]

Me too, I do not even have a phone because I know things would get bloody awful then

[@jaredrush4302]

I'm definitely going to try these out

[@malenaklaus8727]

I turned of personalised browsing and history in youtube, now I only have my abos or the option to search for a video. It really helps!

[@shangtsung88]

I'm debating between voluntary prison or moving to North Korea as extreme measures for my YT addiction...

[@thejayalto]

Good idea. Follow up video coming soon…

[@Papierzeit]

Thanks for the inputs, tried everything but since you can just uninstall it or just delete and reinstall the browser the temptation is way too easy. My dream would be if the internet provider installed a tool on the router where you can set this schedule and if you can't actively change it again. THAT would be extreme, but I think it's the only real way if you can't force this inner will yourself.

[@thejayalto]

I'm pretty sure you can block websites at a router level - but it'll mean you'll never access...

[@Papierzeit]

@@thejayalto Yes, not every router has this special function. Ours, for example, has a parental control function where certain MAC addresses, i.e. computers in the local network, cannot be given Internet access at certain times. That alone is enough for me personally because I do a lot of analog writing and don't need the Internet then.

[@jmg9509]

I had this same hope and did a lot of research. It might be possible to contact your ISP and have them disable a site, but haven’t tried it

[@WhatNow3790]

Great video Jay! I’m trying to learn how to use other videos in my videos. For example, how did you add that Andrew Huberman clip to your video, without get a copyright claim? Thanks again 👍

[@rks8820]

All of these blockers can easily be circumvented by starting windows in safe mode. They are a waste of money.

[@AMW.]

Reyuu is one of the best creatirs out there on utilising smart devices rn, props to him

[@thejayalto]

Agreed. He’s great.

[@jonaragogna]

Oh no I am supposed to be finishing my edit right now and I just thought, let me check what's happening on KZbin before I add the last sfx :( thanks jay

[@thejayalto]

It’s actually crazy I often I do that - and I’d consider myself quite disciplined… Cold Turkey is the only way.

[@nehamarne356]

I have one of these extensions, I ended up disabling them and started using youtube. Is there any way to stop s=diableing the extension??

[@theexecutestyle8935]

4:06 got me lyin on the floor

[@RadagonTheRed]

That donut comment hurt because I’m both addicted to KZbin AND fat.

[@kaalraam]

first meaningful comment: as a creator, the bigger urge is to look at YT studio (even more than actual YT)

[@thejayalto]

That's funny you say that - was debating including a bit about 'Goodbye Metrics' which is literally UnTrap for KZbin Studio. Check it out.

[@KevinYeePharmD]

Funny seeing you in this side of youtube kaal

[@KyrieQHD]

Damn, 5 minutes ago was telling to my friend about my KZbin addiction And where do I find the solution? On KZbin of course:) Great video and I really enjoy your style man! You went in a completely different direction from retention editing and this looks so great, you're the future of this platform I'm a video editor and your video "KZbin is changing" infulenced me a lot in terms of my work Even made a video about this topic myself (pinned you and some other people who I stole this idea from in the comment lol) Keep up an amazing work!

[@thejayalto]

As I said, KZbin ain't all bad!

[@KyrieQHD]

@Bunnieeeonline exactly, home page and suggestions should be closed most of the time, there should be and intention on why am I going on KZbin right now But at the same time, algorithm showed me so many things that inspired me, ideas, tricks and probably changed my life drastically over the lifetime

[@Divyv520]

Hey Jay , really nice video! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos better than your Editor with good pricing & turnaround time and will also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your video to reach to a wider audience ! Lmk what you think ?

[@Jaggerbush]

With rare exception like now - i only look at my subs which is mostly audiobook type stuff

[@christopherdsmd]

The best way i stopped my youtube addiction was to disable google tracking your watch history. If you disable your watch history tracking KZbin stops recommending you new videos, your homescreen is blank and there is no youtube shorts

[@thejayalto]

Do you ever miss the homepage? Even if it's for an hour a day just to switch off?

[@christopherdsmd]

​@@thejayalto I just did this change about 2 weeks ago, I would say no, havent had the desire to turn it back on so far, I'm satisfied with just my sub box, but different solutions work for different people just sharing what worked for me.

[@User-actSpacing]

Thanks Tom Scott

[@artemisrosewood]

he does sound like him! 😂

[@Dawaria]

needed this

[@thejayalto]

Hopefully it helps - certainly helped me!

[@hayattmohamed7690]

I love the audio!! What is your recording process, and what’s your gadgets??

[@thejayalto]

Shure SM58, everything else is pretty typical - the room is pretty bad for sound but I've made it work.

[@hayattmohamed7690]

@@thejayalto do you link it to the laptop directly or do you have an external recorder?

[@HeyJohnScott]

​@@hayattmohamed7690 A 58 is an XLR mic so it would most likely need an interface that would then plug into the computer through USB. For example: Elgato Wave XLR.

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

I also love his audio! But it might actually just be his voice that is great 😅😊

[@me_27710]

brooooo thank you

[@AtHomeInTurkey]

I have this very different. I work until my concentration is worn out and have a break. Make a coffee and have a session on KZbin. It's my moment by the coffee machine with others so to say. But..., when I am done and should be walking away from the computer to go do something else. That's my moment to be aware of.

[@thejayalto]

Could you time it? The opposite of blocking - you use BlockSite to set a timer and give you access for an hour or so (BlockSite also has an ‘allowsite’ which could do this)

[@AtHomeInTurkey]

@@thejayalto Yes, that's an option. Lucky for me I do not have to be so strict with my time. Don't have to get work done. It's just that it feels like wasted time and as an control freak a feeling of loss of control. An that sucks haha

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

That’s very interesting because this give up function on the forest app is like stabbing myself in the eye honestly. I can’t do it! I’m like am I seriously such a wimp that I’m going to kill this tree just to scroll my stupid phone again for the millionth time today? So I usually don’t kill a tree once I’ve started. But actually opening the app and turning it on…… that’s a different story 😅

[@LaytonObserves]

V relatable video. I don't suppose you've come across any Chrome extensions that hide YT Studio metrics?

[@thejayalto]

Goodbye Metrics

[@LaytonObserves]

@@thejayalto Tried searching for that in the Chrome web store a few weeks ago, but it looks like it's been discontinued 😅 (Appreciate the response, though)

[@daniel_q40]

How do you block it on the phone for good?

[@RayraBahadur]

👍very useful! Great Idea

[@thejayalto]

I'm glad you found it useful, sir

[@RayraBahadur]

@@thejayalto ❤

[@Vairag91311]

Hey Jay , really nice video! I was wondering if I could help you edit highly engaging trending short videos from your long form content like the one on my page which can help you built your strong personal brand across all social media platforms ?

[@jobba3632]

Good video thanks

[@mortyk182]

well you can still simply remove the extension

[@user-mj2ps7kx4y]

thank you men

[@livingonhighvibe]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Yes and yes. I am lucky that I don't necessarily care about shorts that much but the stuff like 15 minute length videos. It's a complete drug for me. I am installing all of these and that's it. I am getting the paid one.

[@johannesklein7064]

Have had cold turkey for a while definitely recommend it worth the 30€

[@Krishnasaish1]

Free Mac app suggestion: Self control - lets you block websites for a specified period of time. You cannot unblock the website even if you delete the app. I wish there was one for iPhone as well.

[@thejayalto]

Better than Cold Turkey?

[@lifesfluff]

I need KZbin for work but I wish .. I could have education KZbin only lol

[@therealgrowth3416]

No for real, our primal brains get hijacked so easily with these algorithms. It doesn't serve me in the long run. It feels like a real addiction, it's not good...

[@BrentsBistro]

Delete the apps off your phone and the only way to check is on your laptop/ desktop. It may not be much but it does make a difference.

[@thejayalto]

100% - this would be my first recommendation for anyone trying to control it. You’ve just got to take the hit!

[@lizardsisland6059]

literally deleted all the social media apps and accounts a few months ago and i still spend hours watching youtube videos just by using chrome😭😭😭

[@personalitydev]

@ 4 May 2024 (10:31 AM)

[@SpectreShadow13]

I'm not only a helpess KZbin addict but I'm also a news addict, anyone else have this? Just constantly googling irrelevant information and scrolling through strangers grams? Feel like i've wasted my life away on this.

[@yigitguzel0]

❤️

[@ratchetandchank8648]

1:00 well that didn't age well

[@TheSteelTower]

Easiest thing that helped me was to unsubscribe to everything entertainment based. Amazing how many hours it’ll give you back in your life. I even did a video about it

[@mekaartstudy]

I deleted all app accept KZbin and tik tox ready to, I am sick of having it on my cell phone.

[@Billerd346]

I tried this a week ago and I unsubscribed to all 120+ channels I was subbed to and honestly it hasn't really done much I often still get content relating to content I like to watch (gaming video essays challenges fitness) and I even still get suggestions from channels that I used to be subscribed to also it hasn't really felt like that much has changed from before just myabe the home pages is slightly changed on how it suggests videos than before but I still get content I like basically all the time I was kinda disspointed as I thought this would work but it really didn't myabe I could do the oppiste and subscribe to a bunch of channels that have topics that I don't think are entertainment but i'll most likely try a bunch of methods such as the one in the video and also some of my own creative methods youtube really just knows what I watch by now I'm a big youtube addict and I gotta fix this problem before it get's worse I normally watch youtube while even doing simple things such as eating changing and going to the bathroom walking and sitting in a car My first thought to quit this addiction was to stop watching youtube when I don't need to and I actually followed through I would stop bringing my phone to places that I don't need to bring it I would walk with out it I would eat lunch dinner and breakfest without it I did this for like 2 weeks and I only had like 1 or 2 small times where I used it and one of them was on the first or second day where I forgot while eating dinner and watched youtube but it hasn't done anything and I watch youtube for a simlar amount of time as I did before I don't wanna just delete the app as youtube is my basically my only source of online entertainment because I don't watch tv basically at all and not really any other social media but youtube is helpfull for tutorials on how to do certain thing it also helped me lose weight and learn a couple of ways to make money and it got me into some of my favorite hobbies which I really enjoy but youtube has me wasting my time instead of those hobbies I hope I can down to 1 hour a day at somepoint as then I can enjoy the app for entertainment and still use it to help me if I need help with something hopefully the methods in this video work.

[@Billerd346]

I tried this and it didn't work I still got content from channels and was subscribed to even after unsubscribing I have done it for a week and it's still the same.

[@gangarthethief]

Lol I’m addicted to KZbin sp hard that all i know i was their was it was first created i was their when it was a golden age and to the fall and until now damn idk what i would do without KZbin shit its just tv for me while watching tv lol or playing games or when i sleep etc lol I don’t poop when watching KZbin because that’s gross and I dont want my phone to be gross

[@WW11110]

Says the man with 100 million views on this great video... Lol

[@rehaansh618]

Make a video on how we can make videos, just like that? No ideas come for some reason whenever i sit to write ideas ... When just try to blabber in front of camera nothing comes in mind at that time?

[@thejayalto]

It's a reps game (and I've still got a long way to go).

[@rehaansh618]

@@thejayalto ok thanks 👍, also good luck for your journey 😃

[@madamemims8370]

Is videos on KZbin real

[@crossllc]

get one sec i beg, actually such a solid app

[@thejayalto]

Now that looks good. Downloading.

[@josepha4471]

'promo sm' 💪

[@user-yf8iv3ml1p]

Bro if I do that I’ll just use another browser

[@thejayalto]

You can add multiple browsers to Cold Turkey. It's pretty bulletproof if you want it to be.

[@aero7848]

@@thejayalto i liked your comment because he's probably not coming back lol

[@kaalraam]

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