just delete social media, see what happens.

[@reaganborland900]

its so sad that we were the last generation who got to have a genuine childhood without screens

[@morisan42]

I do get the sense of knowing what the "old world" was like, i mean i was honestly always a nerdy kid and played a lot of games from a young age, but there was a barrier to that in that I had to use a PC or console which had some oversight from my parents. i think mobile devices are so dangerous because you always carry it with you

[@kain6590]

I have two nephews who are in love with KZbin and video games. They don’t know how to go outside and have fun. It’s sad to watch

[@derrickoson]

@@kain6590how old are they

[@kain6590]

@@derrickoson 7 and 6

[@Ryangosling144p]

Yeah but i wished i was born a bit before so that social media didn't existed and waste me 2-3 years

[@zoecysewski6319]

The part "scrolling through your photos" is so real

[@davidlakaka6240]

This week I had 3 hours screen time on photos 😭😭🙏🏼

[@cloud6318]

@@davidlakaka6240REAL HAHAHA

[@Nefuyu0228]

Even I have social media, I do that.

[@plagueratsss]

@@davidlakaka6240ME TOO😭

[@Supernova0508]

​@@davidlakaka6240😂😂😂😂

[@onionallium2543]

its so terrifying how much a phone resembles an actual drug addiction....

[@thatsamshow]

That's dopamine for you. It's one hell of a drug!

[@flufychickens]

It's much much worse. Everyone everywhere is openly addicted to their phones

[@Canadian_4Ever]

It is. One of the worst.

[@elisecalypso]

its crazy

[@gustavorosas4065]

This comment really hits hard. All I can say is that staying off of instagram for months made a huge difference in my life as far as I’m concerned.

[@Skaisnanak]

0:06 people don’t wanna delete social media because they feel they’ll “miss out” but they’re not realizing they’re actually missing out on life itself.

[@AmericanVices]

correct

[@Svzfu]

I will just be bored

[@Skaisnanak]

@@Svzfu I’ve done a phone detox and you kinda stop feeling bored after the first day

[@Svzfu]

@Skaisnanak I've tried to hv fun without my phone but since I lost my friend nothing has been rlly fun anymore and I just keep trying to find distractions

[@Skaisnanak]

@@Svzfu you’re going to need to learn how to have fun alone then

[@CENZ.]

I fear that when I die I won't see memories in front of my eyes but thousands of reels

[@aafkgirl91]

Wow, this was deep

[@Harshitachouhan-i3x]

and that sounds so real

[@slimghost645]

We generally don't remember the reels we watch. It's literally a waste of time

[@Harshitachouhan-i3x]

@@slimghost645 yeah but we also don't do anything besides watching reel so more than half of our memories is nothing but scrolling. If only we utilised that much time to create some actually realistic memories! But anyways we are on our phone 24/7

[@normang3668]

You won't remember 99% of what you've seen on social media.

[@pwelsh6501]

Saddest thing is seeing the older generation waste their remaining years just staring at their phone. No final goals and dreams just wasting their remaining years glued to social media

[@CringePoop]

i mean theyve been doing this for years but with television

[@VINTAGELSDDRUGUSER]

seriously. they always said growing up that i shouldn’t be hooked on technology now im seeing them rot away watching TV or on their phones

[@gabrielrobles4200]

Exactly! And it seems to me that the older generations are getting addicted to phones but are not realizing the troubles it is causing to them, so it's even worst than it is with the younger generations

[@senbebe3320]

Ahh yeah definitely :( but also on the positive side they could be consuming content that’s good for them e.g educational videos or videos on nature etc 🥰 but yeah definitely it’s bad to see sometimes that there isn’t rlly a healthy balance and that a lot of their time is spent on their devices which also may not be bad but hard to see this loss of mindfulness in their lives almost 🥺❤️

[@Lillybelle.]

Let them live lol

[@guillermoramirez7548]

“You’ll feel like a kid again” is the perfect description. I did this for 6 months and it was the best decision I ever took. You can seriously turn your life around by doing this.

[@123asdasdasd-jh1iy]

Can you describe the particular changes in more detail?

[@I-dont-plan-on-uploading]

@@123asdasdasd-jh1iytime goes by slower, u enjoy being outside more, u get way more productive, etc.

[@frodidaniels1354]

Why just 6 months?

[@tusaispasquijesuis7433]

Did you stop after 6 months or are you still doing it ?

[@shaheer_ahmed__69]

What about after 6 months? Is 6 months the limit? 🤔

[@vikuxy]

I don’t want to die and realize that I’ve been watching videos for half my life or more. I want to live in the other 50% now

[@MdIrfan-w7j]

how strange is this we all belongs from different countries from world. but we all agree on this point. By the way where are you from?

[@sorasora7240]

WONYOUNG

[@MdIrfan-w7j]

@@sorasora7240 what does that mean

[@wisteriaxx]

@@MdIrfan-w7jwonyoung is a kpop idol

[@Lifisasoupimafork]

@@MdIrfan-w7j it's the person on her profile picture

[@kamillacsanadi6498]

"I only have like 2 friends anyway" REAL

[@ekberekberov2058]

repeat after me: LA ILAHE ILLALLAH

[@QKuasar]

facts

[@Jamesguu2024]

me the same when little, now look back it's good thing.

[@annibvn]

@@ekberekberov2058la ilaha ilalah

[@Ahka-k9f]

I don’t have any😢

[@amysteriousviewer3772]

To add to this: stop constantly listening to or watching things „in the background“ while doing other tasks. It doesn’t matter if it’s podcasts, audiobooks, KZbin, etc. You may feel like you‘re being „more productive“ or „multitasking“ but most of the time it is just noise that clouds your mind and numbs your thoughts. Embrace the silence. Edit: To clarify, I am not saying never, ever listen to things or that it is always bad to have something on in the background. I'm just suggesting to be more mindful of your consumption and to also allow for periods of silence from time to time during which you can experience your thoughts and emotions more clearly.

[@Patapouf_]

I will test it out and see if im more productive, thanks buddy

[@fanny.07]

totally agree

[@olivegreen7881]

Sooo true….

[@sy_33_priteshlungare27]

Well Said !

[@bakbaklavaa]

:(

[@shaista.saffari]

The scrolling through gmail hit different😭😭

[@kxmo.o]

Fr😭

[@aleijahharris1848]

Omg yes!!!!! Wtf!!

[@TheKnallkorper]

The first time I quit, I was scrolling the weather app 😂

[@FloresOrtodoxas]

Right???? I was doing this last night

[@sena8018]

Fr my friend for real

[@humanwiggle]

getting off social media gave me the mental space to create so much change in my life. started reading books, going on bike rides, simply spending time outside with my dogs, learning guitar, knitting. literally became so much easier to do the things i've always yearned to do without the incessant and uncontrollable urge to go on social media and waste away so much precious time. my brain definitely tried to convince me not to delete it and i even have cravings to re-download it at times, seriously feels like trying to overcome a drug addition

[@mari-qs7wu]

is youtube not social media

[@humanwiggle]

@@mari-qs7wu that’s a valid question. I do think it is social media. Since it is a platform run by ad based revenue and the purpose of it is to sustain our attention on the app for as long as possible. It allows people to share a curated version of what their lives look like and who they are, but it is not always authentic or the full picture of their experience. It also has the endless scrolling feature of shorts that most other social medias have too. And it collects data on us and shares that data to create personalized ads for us based on our likes, preferences, short-comings, etc. It also has the auto play feature that keeps our attention held in spending more time on the app. I try not to watch the KZbin shorts and remain conscious of the amount of screen time I spend on KZbin. But I do keep KZbin as a learning resource for topics that I am interested in.

[@hasan9682]

​@@mari-qs7wu It is but it is A LOT easier to use KZbin healthily compared to, let's say TikTok, Instagram or twitter

[@emiemi7725]

@@mari-qs7wui personally dont see youtube as as bad as tiktok or instagram, specifically because on insta and tiktok, you friend people, you watch their videos and photos and stories and you interact a lot more with people irl and people in general, on youtube, at least for me, i rarely comment or even go in the comments, and videos that pop up will have nothing to do with people i know and trends that are currently in my life, all the videos on my youtube are informational or the rare manga edits

[@lazysquidward]

@@mari-qs7wu it definitely is, at least a little, but I think a lot of people have their own “definitions” of what social media is to them, you know? on my own journey to cut back screen time i deleted tik tok, reddit, twitter, etc and all my accounts but i kept YT, instagram and pinterest just because those three are all used for something important by me; entertainment, speaking to friends, or otherwise. I think generally people define something like YT far differently from something like snapchat lol

[@No-wy2qd]

I deleted social media and honestly my life feels so much more quiet. Like I’m not constantly searching for something to fill the silence, I can just instead sit and enjoy it or do something with friends.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!!!!! !! !

[@sillymeowmeow5]

​@@mattm7050It's a lot harder for me in the winter because it's always cold and school and stuff takes up time, but trying new hobbies is a good place to start. Like my favorites are baking, crocheting and coloring!

[@ffion8815]

but youtube is social media no? or you mean the ones that are used for messages ?

[@matjsz]

@@ffion8815 i think that youtube works as a spotify thing, you just use it to watch or listen to something, but if you use it correctly can be very good, since you can watch interesting things and not only short videos (although, youtube shorts exist)

[@soulz_jay]

So you have no dreams in life?

[@IkerUnzu]

Best decision ever. I made it because I felt deeply depressed, but I’m so happy now. Also started meditating and exercising, which also contributed to me being happier and more aware. Being present is life changing and it’s sad that social media is taking that away from people… I also started painting which I recommend a lot !! It’s very therapeutic 🌱🧘🏼✨

[@cartoonhyperfixated]

Woah

[@Nakrawedzi12]

Nice

[@AlFirous]

⁠​⁠​⁠@examplenameyoutubeEverything can waste time if don't have good purpose or context. For KZbin I usually only open if I need search for something. I even using extension called "Unhook" for remove home, comments, recommended, sidebar etc. But, you do you.

[@alexandraaikonika]

KZbin is still a social media. You are only posting without analyzing current trends? I don’t think so

[@josunecamposorive4282]

Iker eres de los primeros tiktokers que empece a seguir en mi vida, y no sabes la motivación que me da que tu tambien te hayas atrevido a esto. Gracias de verdad🫂

[@Usthereout]

Honestly thought I was crazy for not liking instagram. Everyone around uses it, but I immediately get a pit in my stomach when I’m on it. Deleted it a year ago now and my mental health is just much more stable.

[@yummiburritobowl]

I’m in college too & I deleted instagram as well. It’s hard, but I do agree with you: it’s rational

[@nguyennguyen-be6ny]

I went to private school and the stuff I saw on my social media makes me question my existence lmao

[@krishafyme]

Bruh that honestly sucks so much, sometimes I m perfectly okay but seeing some shit gives me instant sadness bad feeling pangs

[@indiebish7045]

literally word for word stg sum about college makes u compare ur experience to everyone elses online @@jimjamjerry

[@ManicMaidenASMR]

I’m in college and I cannot spend more than an hour on Social Media 😂 I’m also a STEM major with straight As my ADHD would be a nightmare if I was using Social Media like these kids nowadays I would fail 😂

[@LP_0820]

"You'll feel like a kid again" is a very good description. I took a week-long phone detox and I was outside SO MUCH. You know those morning doves you'd always wake up to as a kid? I started hearing them again. I started just listening more to my surroundings. Observing. Watching the birds and learning their calls. Watching the ants build their hills. It makes you realize just how wonderful and interesting the little things in life are!

[@RaraAvis42]

They aren't Morning Doves. They are Mourning Doves. Perhaps they were grieving you leaving them. Or reminding you to return home? Either way you look at it, job well done, birds.

[@DogDogGodFog]

What if you live in an ugly country with a horrible climate and horrible architecture?

[@valedro]

​@DogDogGodFog Would you rather spend your entire life in a virtual prison or have a chance at moving to a country that is better suited to your liking?

[@tami195]

​@@DogDogGodFogThink positive for once

[@DenimAubreyRynkievich]

I deleted all of my social media for 9 months at the beginning of 2023 and it was THE BEST decision I’ve ever made. I went to college and downloaded everything again but after a month I decided to be done for good. It’s so toxic and the attention rush never ends. I’m finally reading long books, watching movies, and finishing tv shows again. As well as playing outside or just going on walks or journaling. Deleting social media was literally what saved my life. I highly recommend! Also, great video, thank you :)

[@lottegroenwold202]

Hey I wanted to ask, how does KZbin work for you. Personally I deleted insta, but I tend to scroll a lot on KZbin. And I don’t really feel that deleting insta made a difference. Do you have any tips?

[@st4vr331]

​@@lottegroenwold202youtube is also a social media, delete it

[@Patapouf_]

yes ! IDK too, do you delete ALL the social media ? @@lottegroenwold202

[@ashlinpw2453]

@@lottegroenwold202 unless u have really good self control the answer to that question is to delete youtube unfortunately

[@swanlake7333]

hey can i ask a question? i usually contact people through instagram and that’s how I talk to my friends, and stay updated with ‘pop culture’ in a way 💀 i just wanted to ask if you considered the fact of not remaining in touch with many people before you deleted social media, and what made you follow through with deleting it despite that? i want to delete social media but i’m scared of not being able to talk to my friends as easily anymore, or make new ones as i usually do that through social media 😭 ignore the long sentences i yap a lot

[@salwaabdullahi5945]

The fact that this felt so accurate. Deleted Instagram and tiktok and i found myself visiting my gmail every 10 minutes😂

[@corgilover78]

Abro real

[@corgilover78]

Relabalt relatbke relatable i mean

[@shradhaoza]

😂😂😂 so true

[@zeruiahthompson1406]

This is so real

[@chilupuriharshitha7261]

Well, it is the next nearest-sociql media kinda app

[@Angel-mk3em]

People lived for centuries without social media; it's extremely easy to be without

[@sadiemaxfield7566]

Its not when its all youve grown up accustomed to, its mass addiction

[@ToastFrench-xy7xq]

A lot of people are on social media nowadays so it's harder

[@thesheriff720]

​@@magical_lizard731it's not a massive revelation, it's more about trying to get more people to not waste their life on a screen

[@boom5732]

​@magical_lizard731 Yeah because they've grown up used to it, it's not easy to completely remove something that's been there most of your life even if its something as small as social media

[@Wizard_YT_4]

People years ago didn’t have stuff we do now,that’s why they all their stories on KZbin.

[@nicolafiorillo4048]

delete everything, life becomes magic. you will embrace again hobbies that you abandoned long ago and be happy about it

[@jangleerora]

Say that louder for me

[@nicolafiorillo4048]

@@jangleerora ok. DELETE EVERYTHING, LIFE BECOMES MAGIC!!! YOU WILL EMBRACE AGAIN HOBBIES THAT YOU ABANDONED LONG AGO AND BE HAPPY ABOUT IT!!!

[@nibcrib]

Hell yea, I just started playing bass again today, I hope I will come to play every now and then from now on

[@tinylifeoflin]

i only kept youtube and have actually learned so many more things. i started editing cinematic videos, learning languages, reading, crochet, go outside on hikes and stuff. i love this. i ofc am still texting ppl sometimes, but i do prefer calling bc its easier and more real. im so much happier now

[@Joseph-im8be]

Love this!

[@yadiraa4594]

That's what I did and that's how I got addicted to KZbin

[@MSN539]

@@yadiraa4594same

[@iamfrancesmusic]

But like how do u not get addicted to KZbin too tho 🥲🥲🥲

[@iamfrancesmusic]

Especially since it also has shorts

[@kausturmer]

I just can’t be bothered to social media anymore

[@firedaisi]

Real

[@KYLETISZAI]

Here you all are tho. Subscribe 🎉❤❤❤

[@Radman2617]

LMAO. I quit 2 years ago, after COVID I realized how much time I spent. You've articulated this feeling beautifully.

[@kausturmer]

@@chasethefeel I meant the others social media bro

[@notthingness]

​​​Same here, it's been 2 years for me with no social media, everytime i scroll i hate every part of myself so i thought that i should be deleting such a toxic apps for me. ​@@Radman2617

[@nixplicit6988]

In 2016 I deleted all social media except for youtube. Life is extraordinarily better without. Never going back.

[@itstej1249]

Same I don't have an insta , fb or any kind of social media except YT

[@HotelHackerr]

my issue is shorts lol. its so bad and if you have ever been on shorts, yk its just brainrot

[@dioanindra2920]

​@@HotelHackerrand sometime its really tempting to open and watch those videos on YT shorts even though you already know it is just a time killer

[@HotelHackerr]

@@dioanindra2920 fr

[@Eizan---69]

​​@@HotelHackerrI was also very addicted to shorts but i disabled them now its much better.

[@satansouls-]

Here i was feeling dumb that instagram had such a grip over my self-esteem, you made me realize that it's just a toxic app and that it doesnt really matter after all

[@cryaboutit3975]

Yeah. It finally took one more toxic person to drive me to leave it. Then in a time I needed support a lot of people exposed themselves as just suck ups to me. I privated my account and left social media.

[@macewindu6853]

When we were kids, we didn’t have all this tech and social media, when we were bored we had to find things to do, and our parents wouldn’t let us get everything we wanted. This discipline is lost when we’re older, because now we make our own decisions. In a weird way, we kind of have to be parents to ourselves, making the uncomfortable decisions that will only make us better, healthier, and happier

[@EepyEdd]

wise words, coming from a wise jedi. I really love that analogy!

[@Mainsterr]

100% agree, well said

[@Mike-i8q5g]

In the early 2000s all of this Instagram, Tik Tok... garbage didn't exist. Everything was better. Imagine it's the early 2000s again. It would be so nice.

[@NostalgiaRant]

Shoot, good statement. I remember recreating lightsaber fights, and asking the boys on how the walking dead was because it was rated R and mom wouldn't let me watch it. If I was bored I would go and pick Lukes lightsaber from hasbro and go beat the living hell out of my brother, now its just hopping onto a mobile game. The same kids who where playing Jurassic park are now watching corn and making A.I corn. Phones are not the problem its how much people abuse it, corn and all that bs.

[@ameliajane1999]

It’s so incredibly hard to tell myself no. ❤️‍🩹

[@Usthereout]

Deleted twitter, TikTok, and instagram. My attention span has already gotten better within a week, and I’m enjoying real life more.

[@Omanigirrl]

Did you delete your account also ?

[@Hayden_Cat]

Short form content is awful

[@usergt3rs]

u are doing great!enjoy the real world!🤍

[@iLoveBread260]

Your life spam increased that you're gona live up to 70 years 👍

[@ambo9569]

Same!!!

[@elliechriistine]

I cant wait til this is the new wave and social media becomes less important and we go back to present living

[@albertalfaro]

It sadly won’t, specially with devices such as the Apple vision system.

[@disco_depression]

​​@@albertalfaro I honestly don't know. It mind not sound much but as a gen z freshly out of highschool I see so many people my age trying to fight against their phone consumption and such mouvement indeed has begun in the youth, you can see all sorts of "quit your phone" videos now everywhere. Also I might be saying nonsense but I don't see the Apple vision system as the revolutionnary thing everyone thinks it is. This must be the 3rd time we are introduced to some VR headset-like concept. Of course it'll integrate many people's everyday lives (especially in the working field) but a lot of the noise seems to come from paid promotion by Apple on social media.

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

We should start a movement!

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

@@disco_depressionthey prolly don’t work that well anyway.

[@albertalfaro]

@@disco_depression Oh yeah, I’m part of gen z but sadly my friends don’t think like us, last time I closed social media and they instantly told me I was crazy and such lol.

[@waabke]

“The more you try to capture the moment the less you live in it.”

[@ChanYiChing6L-rv6ow]

‘Will my friends think that I’m weird just because I don’t use social media?’ This is the biggest problem that I face.

[@anthonylucero6650]

You’re a mook😒

[@Sabeeh]

dont care about ur friends care about urself, whatll make u truly happy

[@bholedg]

Hang out with them in person and you’ll enjoy it more than before, when you go off social media, likely you woun’t care about a trivial thing like that.

[@bigotis9042]

​@@Sabeehexactly

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!!!!! !! !

[@lostmrsmoss]

I'm heartened to hear this and to see the comments, because you are discovering something important: there is so much more to life than the virtual realities of social media. I'm 70 years old and grew up in the material reality of real social interactions, real things to do, the real streets and woods, making things, doing things. This real world was stolen from your generation and I cheer for you as you reclaim your lives from the virtual reality. Keep making videos, Tadeo! You're doing great!

[@christineeberth8280]

Thank you for your comment you really hit me with that, now I finally feel like someone has the same opinion like me. Love send💖

[@cosmicdahlia]

thank you for acknowledging it was stolen from us. I want more parks and libraries and third spaces again

[@christineeberth8280]

@@cosmicdahlia same here. I miss the old times and I want to change some things a little bit, all I can. Sadly the world around us doesn't change. People build more things, mordern, digital. It will be a downfall one day.

[@laurasangalli7231]

I am a watcher from Brazil. I stopped to use social media a few days before Christmas and you described exactly what I am feeling. It was the best choice in years. I can see the world like a young and happy person again! It's a freedom feeling.

[@gabrinjos104]

especially for you man, I know when summer hits in Brazil & if you're still off the socia media it will get WILD!!!

[@tydendurler9574]

Crazy How did everyone and their mum become heavy drug addicts in a span of not even 15 years?!? 🤔

[@Klo-papier]

I Love how brazilians always, at every Chance they got, say That They are From Brazil (No Hate, i Just find it incredible funny)

[@catoroki2039]

@@Klo-papier I love it when people write before the comment where they are from.)) I’m from Ukraine, for example, although in Germany. You understand how many people in the world know English. And you can imagine how he writes it in his country, and you read it in a completely different place

[@williaminenglish]

It's amazing, I'm also from Brazil

[@dwerfism1910]

I never posted anything on my social media. But i always wanted to. I was always an introvert, sat in my home , never went out, don't have Instagram-y pictures in my gallery or anything. I only have like only 2 friends too. I was pressured by my family to socialise more because it'll be harder for me in the future to live without any friends. Although i believe that , not everyone is friends and will help you in your life. I still would cry in my bed when I saw my classmates going to picnics and parties with their large group of friends. I craved these kinds of friendships. I still feel lonely and regret that, i couldn't have these sweet memories with friends and maybe never have again. I went off social media for a week. Was on KZbin this whole time. I feel safe and happy here. Social media does make us feel bad for many reasons. In one way I'm glad I'm not addicted to it. But i would forever feel bad that i couldn't have beautiful memories with a group of friends for being un-social

[@aleale4475]

If you want more friends then start going out and try to talk to people, or you can also do It at your class. Trust me at first it will be hard but if you keep doing it you will Be succesful (sorry for bad english im italian)

[@caitlinloismaxfield]

doom scrolling is like channel surfing the tv. It's aimless and time-consuming. Shorts and Tiktok are channel surfing. The fact that I didn't have Tiktok until 2020 is actually wild. What did i do before that. Ahhhh

[@doubraagbere3699]

Good question… hmm

[@pfftxoxo1502]

TikTok genuinely ruined my life like the amount of insecurities I picked up off that app that i never did on Instagram

[@Weeb_laz]

I still don't have TikTok 💀

[@temikgl]

I didn't ever install tiktok, and i'm proud of that Now the last and hardest socials media to reduce my time on are youtube, and discord a bit

[@Kotifilosofi]

Knowing that tiktok has especially been designed to be addictive to the max by the very efficient use of algorithms (btw, the same is true for shein & temu), and seeing what kind of effect it has on my friends, made me decide to absolutely never have it myself. I was devastated when my friend suggested me a video on yt she found interesting and she apologized it's "a bit long" and I expected it to be something like 30-60min, but it was literally 1min 30sek, was the last warning sign I needed. I'm used to watch over hour long lectures on yt as my standard, for her anything longer than a minute is exhausting. And she's very addicted to tiktok.

[@imjazzlyn]

One thing that held me back was the fear of not understanding my friends' conversations, not having topics to talk about, not getting the latest jokes, and overall feeling out of touch. If you're going through the same thing, don't worry. As the days, weeks, and months go by without any social media, you realize how useless they are. There comes a point where, if you were tempted to download them again, create an account, and commit to using them, you simply have no interest. They bore you, just like the first time you ever tried them. Because that's what they are-boring. The idea that "oh, if I don't have social media, I'll be left out of everything that's happening" is a lie to keep you consuming. Trends and memes are so momentary that they don't even have an impact on real life. Unless you hang out with other people who are chronically online, who can't talk about anything other than the content they consume on the internet, quitting social media won't have any negative impact

[@Peachgirl-cq8sg]

This… I still use social media but I use them widely different than my friends. My friends use them and stay up to date with trends, our generation, the basic stuff you see on TikTok. And because I use them differently, example to stay up to date with my hobbies, I just don’t connect with what they talk about or find myself not interested. Even with my hobbies, I do want to eventually lessen my social media use as much so I can do more physical productivity with my hobbies and less being online indulging them.

[@Outofsightoutofmind-w8g]

IFKR like recently I just created ig new acc again and when I just started scrolling I felt so guilty and insta drained me alot.

[@RaniaBhatti]

Watch the social dilemma you’ll see them go in depth about all the problems, how a few tech giants are controlling, manipulating, brainwashing, and changing the psyche of 2 billion people, why are only a few 1%er’s controlling the whole pubic, we need to take the power back and not be controlled by this

[@pranavitadakaluru]

I do 100% agree with you. Most of our friends cling onto the latest updates on animes, music genres and shows that they watch on. They got various topics to discuss from and that made me feel very isolated as i *was not just interested in them*. Now, the reason why i am addicted to media is to just catch up and try to mingle. I honestly don't feel like myself anymore.

[@Cynder024]

This comment is actually really refreshing and I needed to read this, thank you very much for this because honestly it's been on my mind for a few days. I really want to quit social media, God bless you

[@StarrSky]

This this is why I want to delete social media. I want to feel like a kid again

[@trashy.cat_.]

Its not always that easy..​@@LenovoProGaming

[@ratvolver]

it really is

[@StarrSky]

@@LenovoProGaming I did.. I feel 10x times better

[@StarrSky]

@@trashy.cat_. at first it wasn’t.. at times I still deal with fomo

[@yeahletsgo4113]

@@LenovoProGamingwhat about Whatsapp?

[@HoldenLongwood]

KZbin is the toughest one for me, been glued to this website for about a decade now.

[@mvchek]

On the other hand on youtube you can always watch something interesting and really often valuable where you can actually learn something which is completely opposite to brainlessly scrolling through instagram or tiktok

[@AndyNassab-e3j]

At least you can find educational hour-long videos on here.

[@joeyywill1234]

side note: having no socials etc makes you more interesting. People don't know what you've been doing so you have more to talk about with people

[@roselimonta]

@@countluciomorgasson now that part is so true

[@_draind]

​@@countluciomorgassonfocus on yourself, achieve your goals and you'll never run out of invitations.

[@lazysquidward]

@@countluciomorgassonI agree, but honestly, it also gets better after getting out of high school. i’ve slowly started deleting social media apps but retained all my friends; it just matters on fufilling those connections first :)

[@leolycachavez6171]

​@@countluciomorgassonthat's true, but if that connect got lost after deleting ur soc meds, y'all r not friends to begin with

[@Theoneandonlybish]

Fr​@@leolycachavez6171

[@TommyGee.]

No insta, no snap, no tiktok - only KZbin: I tell myself primarily for study videos - although I still get distracted here, which is what I'm trying to stop. Good luck folks 😊

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

Honestly same, all I do is post and watch Spyro content. It’s nice 👍

[@firephoen1x]

Yep, i find KZbin to let go of the hardest. Fb,Instagram is a walk in the park

[@Moonshine449]

@@firephoen1xproblem is I’ve watched YT my entire life. Deleted all socials but YT I just can’t keep off of

[@iLoveBread260]

Just as long as you don't go to yt shorts

[@ir7fan_]

Is there any way to turn off shorts in the mobile yt version?​@@iLoveBread260

[@Dylanlemay]

Me watching this on my phone 😅

[@mafuyuasahinaaa]

same

[@simsolyn]

I was thinking the same, after all KZbin is social media right?

[@fran1675]

​@@simsolynYeah, but i think that KZbin has a way more positive impact on your mental health rather than other apps like tiktok, instagram or whatever.

[@ivyyaninatu3551]

@@fran1675 KZbin has more positive impact if you watch videos instead of shorts, like I never had tik tok but I find myself scrolling none stop KZbin shorts. I really need find a way to block the option of watching them (which I think is impossible).

[@cola980]

@@fran1675, not in any way trying to tell you you're right or wrong, but out of curiosity, what makes you say that?

[@Ibra.Ayasra]

As a person that has never used Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok or whatever except for a very short period (I used Facebook for 1 to 2 hours daily iirc) then stopped, I can confirm that it made me much more productive, real and happy than my peers. You’ll face boredom at first and you’ll kinda feel overwhelmed, but it’s so fricking worth it when you start tasting life again. Heck I even learn stuff without realising. Thank god for such a blessing. Thank you for speaking out about this.

[@hyunjinsbrat]

i didn’t delete my social media, i’ve just spent a lot less time on it. my life feels a lot less anxious now.

[@Justateenager13]

Good for you

[@thedubstepdoge]

same i feel like going cold turkey won’t work for me since i’ve deleted and redownloaded apps like tiktok multiple times, instead i keep it installed and usually i don’t even think about using it, i also use apps like one sec to intervene when i try to use an addicting app and time limits so i don’t waste too much time, sometimes it’s good to waste a little time if you’re tired and want an easy break

[@Fraupachino]

We all deleted our social media accounts but we’d never give up KZbin. It’s pretty much impossible

[@slhtrf]

Its so real...

[@byersvhs]

ikk, but I honestly think social media is not all so terrible...but the real takeaway here is that, too much anything is bad.

[@ally1921]

true, but it honestly depends on what you watch on KZbin. it can be a great place to educate yourself, plus they tend to be longer (20-30 mins) so they aren't detrimental to our attention spans unlike social media.

[@samibichumani1176]

@@byersvhsbro it’s terrible. They (Google n Mark Zuck) misused people. 1) Incognito mode- with history enabled people used to have self control on chrome 2)For You Instagram- when the feed used to be by the following. People controlled their following list to limit or see what they wanna see. Now it’s like explore page 3) For you Twitter- same If these 3 things were gone then people would be to blame. But now these billionaire mindgamers are to be blamed

[@Unoriginal-Username69]

i ijust want some background noise that isnt my brother talking as loud as he can or saying slurs🙏🙏🙏

[@Badj4s]

Did a dopamine detox a few times. No phone, no screen, fasting. Doing absolutely nothing. It's nice and helps with social media usage. Haven't used Instagram and Facebook for years (apart from managing FB ads) My only vice is KZbin shorts, but time to cut that out as well.

[@Starr_lit]

No phone ??? What did you use ?

[@Badj4s]

@@Starr_lit nothing, sit on your ass and think, maybe do some walking

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

@@Starr_lit telepathy.

[@yo371]

If you want to cut out youtube shorts is the only option deleting the entire app itself or more a matter of willpower?

[@shaquilleoatmeal7389]

@@yo371 there are some extensions you can download that remove shorts, but mostly it is just a matter of willpower. you can begin by just closing the shelf on the reccommended page, helps me a lot

[@諸富愛美]

The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book Mareska Manipulation on Vexoner speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

[@DeeGuthman]

Bot

[@UnknownA-yn6yb]

Go to hell 🤬,bot

[@Iam.youraveragejosh]

The irony is that this video is on social media. We can’t digest this value without being here on social media.

[@maryam3093]

I don't really consider KZbin as social media, it's just media somehow 😭

[@melodyishere1908]

Thank you! This video felt so ironic

[@ellenmulcahy1575]

Great video, feels good to put the fone down!

[@mistypedhi]

Making content is not the same as consuming content. Plus, he specified that it is different if you use media to learn something useful.

[@JQIsabella]

And who do you think this video should be targeting? Probably people addicted and on social media

[@EugeneBlack-wb9qk]

I’ve been doing this ever since I quit my job 1.5 years ago. Spent the better part of a year in rainforests and climbing mountains, I’ve filled like 7 journals, started crocheting, my art game leveled up big time and I literally learned how to think. I realised I have so much more potential than I knew when I was working from sunrise to sunset and then revenge scrolling to feel some control over my time in the little portions of nighttime that I didn’t spend crying. I genuinely believe that meaning in life is found in movement, play and authentic connection with others. This is where you find love. Not just intimate love but the deep platonic kind philosophers talk about. It’s just a shame I’m autistic and extremely antisocial though , I actually use social media as a tool to stay connected with certain people on purpose now, and to share my art occasionally. I don’t know who you are but I really enjoyed this video and the message it sends. Keep it up

[@delighthailman8082]

Getting off of social media is one of the best things I've ever done! My mind feels quieter and calmer and all of the thoughts in my head are my own. I didn't even think about how many of my thoughts were influenced/regurgitated from strangers online. I've truly never been happier.

[@peryshko1273]

Oh yeah, exactly my thoughts. I want my thoughts to be truly my own because i noticed how easy it is to manipulate people. Also I genuenly didn't care about content i saw there

[@Funeral_Mannequin]

@@TomTom-bh2wf What have you been doing instead now that you've quit, may I ask?

[@kelsielichtenberger7664]

I deleted my social media about 2 weeks ago. I’m actually shocked at the difference it’s made in my life. I’m more productive, more creative, happier, sleeping better, spending more time outside in nature, reading, have a longer attention span, been calling friends and family members just to say hi. And a major thing I’ve realize is that it is GOOD to be BORED !! That’s when your brain can reset from overstimulation, and you will come up with other ways to entertain yourself. I don’t plan on redownloading the apps any time soon. I think everyone should at least try it once.

[@tashisstoked]

I’ve been doing this ever since I quit my job 1.5 years ago. Spent the better part of a year in rainforests and climbing mountains, I’ve filled like 7 journals, started crocheting, my art game leveled up big time and I literally learned how to think. I realised I have so much more potential than I knew when I was working from sunrise to sunset and then revenge scrolling to feel some control over my time in the little portions of nighttime that I didn’t spend crying. I genuinely believe that meaning in life is found in movement, play and authentic connection with others. This is where you find love. Not just intimate love but the deep platonic kind philosophers talk about. It’s just a shame I’m autistic and extremely antisocial though 😅, I actually use social media as a tool to stay connected with certain people on purpose now, and to share my art occasionally. I don’t know who you are but I really enjoyed this video and the message it sends. Keep it up 🙂

[@joellezima3506]

Just want to add to this, my dad got his degree in parks and rec and would always tell me “recreation” means “re- creating” yourself in nature, and I’ve always adored that. I deleted social media a few months ago and have read like 4 books since then and have been SO much better off. Here’s to endless months of activities not on our phones! 💕

[@mihh2005]

I felt confused, lost and didn't even know what i wanted to do. I just realized that the things what I loved to do hadn't pleasure for me anymore, hobbies like read, draw, watch videos or study about the things that I liked just was in a "second plan". Then I turn off my cellphone for a couple of days and then it looked pleasurable again. It made me alive again (im sorry for my English )

[@wheresheidy]

I've been off Instagram and Tik Tok for 4 months, been visiting the botanical garden more often, playing board games, watching movies and its to true... I feel like a kid again and its brought so much joy to my life! Thanks for sharing :)

[@roccomarra4741]

This video made me get off too and man, I will absolutely never go back. So much of my time is back, I’m getting involved in stuff rather than just rotting in my room scrolling. I’m actually so happy man. All credit to you

[@sofiaassecondi8635]

I love this video. I deleted all social media as a New Year’s resolution when I was like 14, and honestly it was one of the best choices I ever made. I’m such a big advocate for leaving that addictive brain rot, it changed my life and I feel like I’m really enjoying my teens like no one around me because it feels more like a prolonged child hood, because of all the curiousity and wonder at the little things you feel constantly

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

Exactly! Hold onto your childlike wonder, life is so much better with it.

[@Apella98]

Making a decision like this in the time we live in and especially being a teen is a big brave one, congratulations!

[@dixie.normus2k]

fr!! I'm 15 and I deleted all social media and it actually got me out of depression

[@dearreader9739]

You did not quit social media. KZbin is social media. You are here. So ...

[@ambo9569]

That’s amazing. Wish I had ur wisdom at 14!

[@doopsyquirk]

Man that is so true. I do not usually comment but yeah youtube is far far far more positive and good than other social media platforms. I liked it how you shared your experience and yeah if I put my phone down I will become a better person. I did this for a week and yeah i could realise that. if anyone reads this, all i wanna say is, pls do not waste your presious time LITERALLY indulging into things which serve you nothing!

[@aven5630]

Hope you're doing well, thanks for your comment, I'm trying to be a normal teenager again without being addicted to social media and internet 😥🙏🏼 Cheers from 🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@IksanHaris]

Yeah but I hate short on youtube it seems like tiktok or reels

[@connysmcb]

​@IksanHaris exactly, I've never had tiktok or insta but youtube shorts is just as bad in terms of addiction, and you can't disable shorts without having to get rid of youtube entirely which means no more long form videos either

[@BVBsniper]

​@@connysmcbPersonally I deleted KZbin from my phone so now I'm only able to watch vids on TV or on my tablet on the evening. Now I finally can take a piss without opening KZbin 😂

[@osmoes5674]

ty for this bro

[@UnexpectedAmy]

Thanks for the reminder! It really is like smoking, I quit for months, feel great, then it just takes a certain trigger and I'm scrolling in the fog again... Lets all keep trying our best!

[@Collinsara876]

I deleted twitter, tiktok and instagram because people are mean, toxic and I don't know if it's me but I feel forced to do things to be valid in social media, I only kept youtube to distract myself because I have anxiety and I feel so good, it's just like freedom, I don't know if i'm overreacting but I think social media is the reason why people feel so depressed nowadays😊

[@soyolophie]

I think social media is really bad for people with anxiety disorders. Deleting it obviously doesn't cure anxiety but for me it removes a massive source of pointless things to worry about.

[@soupplanet909]

So glad I quit social media back in 2020. Social media is information overload. My headspace feels much more free to wander and imagine when its not packed with information about other people's lives. Social media can make you feel like you're being "let in" on the every day details of other people's lives, but often it is only a highlight reel that leads to jealousy and miscommunication. Connection and learning about my friend's lives is most satisfying and fruitful when its in person.

[@st4vr331]

youtube is also a social media

[@Omnom_your_mom]

For like youtube is the most addicting app for me

[@lovelylexa]

⁠@@Omnom_your_momi agree it’s so much information in one app

[@dearreader9739]

You did not quit social media. KZbin is social media. You are here. So ...

[@LuznoLindo]

I am glad to see you chose to ignore the three users who "corrected" you. They aren't wrong, KZbin still social media, but the fact that's all they pointed out shows how little they really cared for your words.

[@basicallyaguyfromindia]

It's been 1 year , last year in Feb I remembered of deleting my social media.. I was bored Af for weeks.. after i relaized it actually was wasted my time from last many years.. and now after there is no loss in terms of career only loss was rid of unwanted peoples from my life... now I have a small circle fo friends whom I can spend time with.. by playing cricket or football... or going out for ride.. now I don't post pictures where I travel.. but love the feeling of living in that movement.. I don't have tension of who is liking my pics or commenting.. all is matter is the peace in my mind and clarity of thoughts ❤✨️

[@shivamverma9447]

nice one

[@Wony1zone]

Also put your phone into a drawer and write down your to-do list. Now do the work and once it's completed, use your phone as a reward. In this way, you will be more productive. You will tend to finish the work for faster. Bonus tip: In to-do list, write down this: going for a walk for 30min, meditating, drawing, taking a nap, shower etc. Remember to-do list is not only about chores, it can hold anything 😊

[@krishnalynne]

I deleted all my social media for a whole year a few years back. It was extremely challenging at first coz that was the main way I communicated with most people. But little by little, I was able to feel like a kid again like you mentioned! It felt like I was being rediscovering things that I once really enjoyed. Things like watching the sky/clouds, people watching, bird watching, going to the park, going to the beach, etc. It’s truly amazing the “bored” things we can rediscover without our screens. This is a good reminder because I want to do this again now!

[@miloyall]

For anyone who isn’t willing to give up social media but still struggles with their mental health; I point to exercise and meditation. Words cannot describe how much better I felt when I started working out, and I actually ended up finding out that I really love running and joining my schools track and cross country team. I’ve also just recently started meditating (nothing much, just 3-5 minutes every day here and there) and I’ve noticed how much more clear and creative I feel doing tasks afterwards. Start small, you’ll immediately notice the difference.

[@amethyst1062]

Yeah, I want to delete sm but…. I kinda have to have it to stay in the group I thankfully opted out of TikTok by saying I was banned from it from my parents(which was true, but I also hate it due to ppl eating Borax and their feces) Yeahhh, I hate life

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!!!!! !! !

[@donkeyexpresss]

TRACK AND XC ON TOPPP

[@hildamariaviljamaa]

I second this so hard! The same two things changed my life. ESPECIALLY meditation :)

[@miloyall]

@@donkeyexpresss true 😂😂

[@xmcerer]

I deleted TikTok a few days ago and man, when I tell you it changed me, it really did. In just three days I feel like a more productive and happier person. Instead of doomscrolling and watching all the horrible things happening in the world that you can’t change, you focus on your own world and you just need to get away from all that bad news. For example, I’m pro-Palestine and so many videos in my feed were about the bad things happening there, and it just came to a point that it was hurting me more than helping, as I couldn’t do anything to change the situation and it was just making me feel depressed. Deleting TikTok and twitter, you’re right it did make me feel like a kid again. I go outside more, I read more, I feel like I’m building an actual life for myself instead of watching other people live their lives and wishing that I was them. I went cold turkey and i have honestly never felt better, it might be the best thing that’s happened to me. If I hadn’t deleted it then who knows, right? It’s good that I’m breaking the habit early, as I’m fortunately still a teenager and have so much of my life left, so I’m lucky I haven’t wasted it yet.

[@anonymouslyadweeb7265]

I feel the same way. Watching people being hurt everyday and not being able to do anything, but it overwhelms your feed. It just wasn’t healthy

[@Elevenhopperjane]

Same I deleted TikTok a month ago I feel better

[@wispyfae]

To be honest I was very hesitant on deleting social media for this very reason because it felt like if I did then I’d be ignoring all of those people that have to suffer. But at the same time I know that there’s little to nothing I can do about it and I’d only be harming myself by continuing to consume that kind of content. I didn’t realize how negatively social media has been affecting me until now.

[@KindKam]

I’m so proud of u and don’t even know u. You’re so mature for your age. Keep it up. Keep making better decisions for yourself. Social media is sucking the life out of so many, especially middle aged.

[@lafandedadou491]

This is really true ! But I think we can eliminate something else of our lifes too: watching time too often. No, seriously. When I was a child, I didn't have this consciousness of time than now. At this age, I didn't have the need to know what time is it, I just didn't care. The more we grow, the more we have obligations and the more we watch what time is it, but I surprise me to do it the weekend or at moments where I have nothing urgent to do. Thinking constantly to time is stressful for me, and prevent me to be fully lost in the things I love to do. Because when I watch time, I think on what I have to do in few hours, or tomorrow. So I think that, when we don't really have urgent things to do, we can delete watches, clocks, in addition to screens.

[@divyanshusaroha3554]

wow man this is something I will surely do

[@LibraryofAcousticMagic3240]

I got rid of my old wallclock cause I didn't like the design anymore and it wasn't sticking to the wall all that well anymore. But I very rarely miss having a clock in my bedroom. I need to know the time when watching a series or youtube to keep track of my screen time - but my computer has that. And when i really need to know I can always nudge my phone to show me the time on the lock screen. Easy and out of sight when not needed.

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

I can’t exactly delete my clocks. And it’s not because I care what time it is 24/7, I just have a huge clock collection that I love to death. 😁 Honestly, waiting for a chime clock to sound on the hour will always be the highlight of my childhood. So if I wanna feel like a kid again, I guess I’ll do that, run in when my Seiko goes off. 😁 (And my other chimers, it gets pretty chaotic on the hour. 😁) Little bit joking, but I can’t get rid of my clocks for that reason. 😁

[@Collinsara876]

I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my back, and even physically I feel better in all aspects, with more energy and like I was before, the best feeling in the world.

[@kutlinho]

Social media makes you feel like "Everybody having beatiful life, why I'm stuck here?" and this initiates depression in human brain. Very nice content, loved that Gala shirt in 1:25 ❤ greetings from Turkey

[@cordelilah]

Maybe the future is people revert to flip phones or even just house phones bc they realize how counter-productive it can be to possess so much so easily. I hope that is our future, where human connections are established wholesomely and valued higher than they are now. Great vid, short and to the point for those who have lost their attention span from doom scrolling (aka me)

[@Moonshine449]

That’s a great idea. After my phone contract is up I will definitely buy a flip phone

[@imustaway]

​@@Moonshine449 Same

[@spacecowboygrim]

I also think it would decrease AI usage I’m not saying AI is terrible and should be vanquished but the usage of AI concerns me. Compromising pictures are generated of women online using AI, AI stripping the beauty of art and AI being used unethically in general If we don’t have a device that can run these AIs as often, we’d actually get to a point where AI can be used ethically again! It would also help everyone see the beauty of human interaction and emotion in art and music rather than relying on a machine composed of 1s and 0s Well, I can only dream of this reality…

[@Yui-im9su]

I totally agree. I’m letting myself consume everything I see from social media. I’m literally sick of myself overthinking everything

[@petrmatify]

😢😢😢

[@ninaweiss9995]

God, thank you so much. I had over 8 hours a day, and now I'm at about 4 hours. Still working on it. Started replacing my Phone with Meditation, Reading, Taking a 20min walk outside or Painting. That helped me a lot.

[@JBBEST]

Just caught myself mindlessly scrolling through comments. 5 minutes gone. Time to go to sleep.

[@Lunatic-Beleren]

Bro your skin is majestic. Thanks for inspiration to detox from social media having 2 friends is so relatable

[@RosannaLee-vn6jc]

Haven’t used for 3 years and it taught me one of the most precious lessons ever. I recently reopened my social media and I have developed complete self control over my consumption of social media - i mainly just use it on weekends. Heres what i learnt: first, you don’t miss out. By spending less time on shallow relationships, in return u realise u build much deeper relationships with a few close friends who maintain the relationships through intentional conversations. Second, you have clearer head and saved a lot of time that you can focus better on your goals and things that truly matter to you.

[@Listerinepeddler]

Need this to happen to me.... Happy for you... My self control is really poor

[@MoonFlower721]

I'm so happy for younger people that realize this sooner rather than later in life. I'm proud of you young sir for choosing real life over a filtered one. May your new found focus bring you lots of accomplishments.

[@海豚ちゃん-n6h]

This video resonated with me so much. I *always* tell people I want life to be like when we were younger, we would call each other to hangout, we wouldn’t get upset if someone didn’t talk to us, (ex.texting, people get so upset about being left on delivered but what if someone was just busy? Getting too attached too fast), there was never ill feelings if you disappeared and then reappear, it would just be like “oh hey! Long time no see what’ve you been up to? Where did you go??!” But now it’s all like “oh you ghosted us, you left us hanging etc” I loved your video so much because 1. You went straight to the point 2. You didn’t add anything extra like other KZbinrs 3. Super short video and super informative in just 5 MINUTES?!? wow This was the push I needed, you’re so right about scrolling being a coping mechanism, I’ve deleted all social media but I still see myself trying to find any website or something to scroll on. I’ll try what you did and I’ll update my comment in maybe 6 months!!

[@InnocentCottage-pk5rm]

Yeah

[@InnocentCottage-pk5rm]

Main problem with me is im not good at hanging outside

[@InnocentCottage-pk5rm]

@Nini.xyz5 What Hobbies are you thinking of?

[@Julie-pp9ir]

saw this video right after I deleted social media, a sign indeed😌

[@Horsesequine33]

I tried this. It’s amazing how much you change. It made me way happier. I did go out to lunch with my friends and asked them to put their phones down, they laughed at me. They couldn’t do it. Crazy how much it does to you.

[@montscherry]

this video is so accurate, in recent months I've deleted my accounts and social media, but I still end up falling back on them or on the coping mechanisms, it's important that we realize what things are directing our lives to be aware of where we want to go and who we want to be! thank you for sharing your experience ❤

[@millysmanifestations]

I deleted socials about 5 months ago and there’s a great difference in my daily life. I’m no longer walking down the street scrolling I actually notice things. I am present, I can watch a movie or video without simultaneously checking notifications. I genuinely feel like being on social media all day contributes to so many mental health problems because there are so many toxic people spewing their toxic mindsets online and that can be draining to constantly consume. I realize nobody really cares what you post either because I realize I wasn’t caring about what others posted either, i would forget about it in minutes. We sit there for hours and judge people based off of pixels on a screen instead of actually talking to them !! Our time here is a gift I promise you’ll never get it back so get off the damn phone and go outside. We were designed for so much more than these rectangles of glass and metal!

[@syakirasyah6959]

Fr i haven't gotten a new phone ever since it was broken and that was since last year. It's been pretty peaceful and kinda life changing without all the scrolling. I feel more relaxed and I'm not too worried about other people's lives. No more comparing. Just me being present in life. The best part about this is that i didn't expect for it to happen and take away all the access of my socials, friends, etc. Because of it i started going back doing all the things i used to love like my hobbies. Its really refreshing. I recommend

[@sivyh]

You would be amazed how much tasks, especially creative tasks, may be done without phone, computer or digital platforms at all. That's what I've been exploring and posting about lately, and there are certainly things to develop. Thanks for your video. Also, being alone with own thoughts is often sooo useful!

[@VaporChad.]

You would me amazed how much you CAN be done with a phone and computer. Literaly thanks to it I was able to learn and make a living with music.

[@sivyh]

@@VaporChad. i agree, and digital tech is one of the greatest inventions for sure.i believe that in XXI century, humans will find balance between digital and physical technologies

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

@@VaporChad. same here! Except to get the best ideas I just have to not worry and yes, stay off my phone and alone with my thoughts (or out and about with my thoughts. That helps too.)

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

@@sivyh I feel like I have a pretty healthy balance, I didn’t start KZbin til about middle school and I only used my iPod to make voice memos, play games and write little stories in notes. Even that got addicting I’ll admit. But as a kid I wasn’t allowed on the internet, and now I’m thankful for that because now I know how to manage my time on the platform more. (Better than most people I know, who feel like they can’t put it down for even a second. It’s sad.

[@SummerLowe-f8c]

I’ve noticed a change in my personality, I go through highs and lows. Recently I’ve felt increasingly anxious and depressed, my marriage hasn’t been going well and their a influencer that recently got engaged and I’m finding my self comparing my relationship to hers and feeling really deflated, not realising every relationship isn’t person. I’m also find I’m becoming very judgmental, passive aggressive with other social media users. I can feel a decline in my mental health and I have made a decision to delete TikTok, instagram sign out of my normal KZbin account. I believe this will help my mental health and allow me to be more productive and productive. Instead of running to social media why not read a book or go for a job/walk. It will be challenging but I think ill be ok.

[@opossumboyo]

I took this advice last year. Found out pretty quickly that you lose a ton of friends when you do this. Sure, some folks will still catch up periodically, and you can reach out to people if you make time, but you’re severely limiting your social interactions with people who you do not see reguarally. Just be aware of that risk before you do it, especially if you have a lot of friends who don’t live/work in the same place you do.

[@lucnotenboom8370]

Wonderful, inspiring, and not a bad idea.

[@Snackattack411]

I feel so silly admitting a small device had such an impact on me- but it left a cave in my heart I'm trying to mend right now. When I was younger, I felt inadequate and insecure about myself. I found solace in scrolling through social media, seeking validation and connection. However, looking back, I realize that this habit only fueled my insecurities and prevented me from truly improving. I used social media as a coping mechanism to fill a void and as a form of self-harm. This behavior became a long-standing habit, lasting for nine years, where I spent most of my time scrolling and playing games. Eventually, this led to a period of depression lasting eight months during my freshman year of high school when I realized I needed to start living my life. The impact of this habit on my mental health was significant. I'm a junior in high school. I'm struggling still. Whenever I put my phone down I feel overwhelmed by the amount of doors that open for me.

[@RR98guy]

Best thing I ever did was get rid of ALL social media and the smartphone back in 2016. Wasn't easy at first but now I do not miss it at all and I enjoy doing other things so much more like being outside when the weather is good and spending time with my dogs. I am also limiting myself to a maximum of 1 hour per day of internet use at my desktop..

[@dearreader9739]

You did not quit social media. KZbin is social media. You are here. So ...

[@vincentmichael7979]

I’m 28 and I haven’t been on social media for 9 years. The feeling of just opting out of something so negative is just great. Being on the outside looking in at my brothers and friends makes me kind of sad for them. However I DO have to have them explain a joke sometimes because I’m out of the loop

[@StinkyCat_ito]

I´v been doing this for months. And I can recognized how much it chaged my life, I've gone out more, I have read much more, draw again, tried to talk more with people around me, helping people and helping myself out. It's been a hard step, but I've realize how harmful and unhealthy it was for me, and how I hurt the people I loved that way, by being away in such trivial thing. Now, I am trying to do things that I've always wanted to do, and learn better habits to live a healthier life, trying to do things I didn't put much effort into. Such like writing a book.

[@uxxsia]

I’ve been in and out of social media for a year, with some periods of relapsing and in general, my happiness increases when I’m away of them. But you have expressed it very well: it’s a mental battle. In periods of boredom and loneliness social media is the easiest path to overcome bad feelings for a while. But those keep feeding your unsatisfaction, pushing lavish and unrealistic lifestyles in the algorithms. It’s definitely a weird cycle. You have summarized this feeling very well and I really enjoyed the video. Cheers :)

[@bluesrocker91]

I've quit and relapsed several times in the past. A few months ago I got off Facebook, Instagram and Twitter completely, and so far I've stayed off them. I think the trick was it was a logical decision rather than an emotional one. In the past I've quit because I was angry or depressed, and always ended up back on within a few days... This time I just felt like it had outlived its utility in my life, so I quietly dropped off it and did something else instead. This is now the longest I've been away from social media since about 2012, and I honestly don't miss it at all. In fact it completely slipped my mind for several weeks. It was just like when you quit a boring job. There's no ill feeling, no pangs of regret, you just move on and forget about it.

[@dinulichithma2381]

For some time, I felt like I was living in a world that was completely separate from reality, almost like a metaverse. Even though I wanted to leave that world and knew it was wrong, I couldn't bring myself to do it. I only made things worse. Similar to how we often see effortless accomplishments on social media and think we can do the same, the real world is much more challenging.

[@hayesjoseph8796]

i never comment on videos but this video is amazing. it really gave me that boost and confidence to finally stop using social media. thank you!

[@Tadeo13]

YOU GOT THIS BROTHER

[@levinstudying]

ive deleted social media back in 2021. Ngl I've never felt more empty, just isolating myself and trying to do productive things even when i dont feel like it. But i did try to went back on ig and ive never felt more depressed than ever. Thats when i tell myself to wonder around in the nature and spend time reflecting on myself rather getting back on the social media phase where mostly were fake.

[@auralla]

@@JophielThesame… awful for attention span

[@easoo_]

I recently turned 20 and while I still have a lot of adulthood left to experience, it already feels like so much has changed since I was a teenager. I don’t get joy out of being on my phone anymore, I miss having hobbies and feeling like I’m enjoying the present. Social media is just this toxic, energy draining presence in my life and videos like this are what keep me going with my goal to essentially quit my phone. Even when I don’t have energy for anything else but mindless scrolling, I’m trying to remind myself that the less I’m on it the closer I’ll get to that childlike wonder that I thought I lost

[@harkiratsingh2780]

SO REAL

[@FlooKooTV]

I’ve resorted to mostly an analog way of life nowadays. Been getting in touched with nature for the past 4 years more than ever, switched over to film photography entirely, abandoned pretty much all of my socials, I started reading books a lot more too. If I wanted to contact someone I’d rather write an email or a letter to them to show that there is a transcript and intent that I actually want to communicate with them. I’ve been in a much slower and tactile environment than it makes you really think about the things that we do. Social media is all trends and most of the trends are stale. And those who chase trends after trends are harming their personalities in the long run.

[@matthewwilliams3827]

With significantly less social media people would appreciate the little things in life a lot more, and nature

[@snowjae9380]

I got rid of social media years ago and have been reading more, exercising more, cooking more, and achieved my dream goals. I also just hung out with my friends in person and feel energized. Don’t let these social media companies take away your life- bc that’s exactly what they want as it lines up their wallets

[@Lkb6]

Sorry you’re going through this. I wish someone told me when I was your age that going through the ups and downs is literally a part of life and it happens for the rest of your life. Learning to be resilient and managing and coping is the best way to manage it. It’s hard, but understanding that through every trial, you are learning and growing and trying to appreciate all parts of life make it easier. Lots of love to you, you’re amazing! ❤️

[@Samaraa200]

Sometimes I get nervous around people who I don’t know, or when there’s a lot of people around me, I tend to use my phone as a coping mechanism. Phones are really an addiction. I miss being a little kid, enjoying what I had around me, playing with friends, being active, etc..

[@spencer5810]

0:47 Wow I never considered scrolling like that… time to delete all of my social medias lol. Thanks for helping me realize that. Awesome that you recognized and acted on this bad habit. I will try to do the same :)

[@officialmediamike]

If you are reading the comments, don’t ignore this video. What he’s saying is true I can confirm that this works. 👍💯

[@jatinvaishnav5728]

This is so relatable, when you try to avoid phone or quiet phone or social media. First thing happened to me was I became restless, what to do now? What to do immediately what will feel good? Man, lots of thoughts pop ups in the head. What to do with my life? What do I really want from my life? When the dopamine goes below baseline, your thoughts process also goes down, there comes a point when there is a downfall. Believe me, going outta, chit chatting with friends and family is much more rewarding than this mindless phone usage. It won't be easy, one will feel restless n confusing. I am wondering what will happened to people who are full time into phone. Danngg

[@Tasiiii308]

I deactivated all of my social media after watching your video. I'll stay like this for 1 month and will come back to give you guys result

[@ClarityEmerald]

To be genuinely Present in our day to day is a big blessing. Our phones are just distraction from the present and everyone feels comfortable living in distraction. But little to we know, it’s even more comfortable to feel connected by being present