reducing my screen-time to 30 minutes a day

Breaking your phone addiction can be really tough, trust me I get it. Come along with me for a week as I try to tackle my iPhone decency by limiting my screen-time to 30 minutes a day. It was rough but definitely worth it:)
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:08 The Night Before
1:21 Day 1
4:09 Day 2
7:11 Day 3
10:20 Day 4
12:31 Day 5
14:57 Day 6
17:29 Day 7
18:51 Day After
19:47 Bonus Day
21:34 Outro

[@lucedary5504]

what helped me was getting a dog. my screen time was 7-9 hours before and it got reduced to 1-2

[@MichelleGia]

This is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever read plz

[@patriciamalemikia2743]

I’m so addicted 😢

[@bunnuy]

THIS IS SO TRUE. i got a puppy 1 month ago and my life revolves around her now. she wants to play almost all day with me and i'm busy taking care of her :')

[@jenova6256]

Cute

[@evie_2023]

I really want to get one, but i still live with my parents and my dad's allergic 😭

[@FacelessM]

I remember the time when I've done my first dopamine detox. The moment you realize how critically addicted to screens you are is when you decide to leave them aside - for the first day I felt like a crackhead craving a hit. It really does make me wonder how our brains would operate if there weren't technology around us

[@MichelleGia]

no seriously, i didnt think id struggle that much in the beginning, it was actually so sad😭

[@b.7942]

im so addicted that im running from the dopamine detox even tho i wanna do one💀

[@soupafleye]

we’d live much more fulfilling social lives i’d guess and probably be more content and in tune with nature

[@kj8767]

​@@b.7942 I get that, it's hard at first but once you do it for a bit you literally don't wanna go back💀

[@toyafan]

i didn't realize how bad my phone / screen dependency was until i tried to lower my screen time last year and it caused me severe anxiety. i think it's important to acknowledge how harmful it can be even if we don't use social media. i definitely want to use my screens way less.

[@MichelleGia]

Yes exactly!! I thought once I deleted most of my socials I’d have an easier time being off, but that was not the case at all😭

[@leticiastar30]

fr...

[@daveforz]

interesting. reducing my screen time reduced my anxiety.

[@Soluçohiccup]

It's called abstinence.

[@Shirumoon]

Did you get over the anxiety? For me it's more of a depression. I've been forced to be offline for weeks when I moved to a remote location and it took 4-6 weeks until the phone company people did my internet connection and I felt miserable. Slept many hours during the day, relapsed in my bad eating habits, etc. I want to get rid of or at least strongly reduce my screen time but I'm honestly worried for my mental health.

[@nataliesoutlet]

such a fun video idea. I too have tried limiting my screen time. what works best for me is turning it off completely on Sundays. i feel most refreshed and like myself because i have no outside influences.

[@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344]

nice!

[@MichelleGia]

Ahh thank you so much🥰 & I love that idea!! Definitely going to try that out:)

[@Horrorzeit]

Yea turning everything off is the only thing that helps me

[@Mariri.X0X0]

I've been seeing you a lot on self improvement videoooszzzzz (cause honestly girl same)

[@nataliesoutlet]

haha it's my lil safe space on the internet!@@Mariri.X0X0

[@queenofcupsz]

Maybe it felt pointless sometimes because you were focusing on time and not on what you are doing during that time, like 13h on social media is extremely harmful but using spotify while working out or reading, google maps when you need directions etc won't do any bad. The big problem we have is that we pick our phone to use the calculator and then decide to watch 2h of KZbin 😭 the best way to challenge ourselves without being extreme is to try to reduce our screentime on apps that we use as escapism

[@glacyneyla-lifestyle]

Her last video was that she deleated her social medias for one year 😮 So her screentime of 13 h wasn't that I think 😮

[@sorasora7240]

@@glacyneyla-lifestyleit was probably youtube, she didn’t delete youtube of course

[@zielonaverte]

Ugh, perfect timing! My phone addiction has been so terrible all year, and since tomorrow the second half of 2023 begins, it feels like a perfect time to make some changes. This was very inspiring. I think I'll try to set 2h/day for the month of July as my goal. Not too extreme, otherwise I know I will fail and get frustrated with myself again

[@MichelleGia]

yes!! that's a great goal, i believe in you 100%❤️

[@sevvadn]

how was your path of achieving your July goal?

[@DerpPickles]

I think I was probably under 2 hours for the entire month of July, I'm interested to see so many people with such different experiences. I usually don't even think to take my phone on outings and usually my phone is another room from me when I'm home.

[@istartwithT]

I realised for my self that I use my phone as a distraction and numbing mechanism sometimes if I am having a bad time. After a while I tried to stop doing that and just sit with my thoughts. Journaling and writing them out can help as well. It’s a much healthier way to live and it helped me get to know myself better. I also realised that I have undiagnosed ADHD and my phone was like a Dopamine source. Overall, the less time I spend on screens (phone or laptop), consuming content, the better for my creativity. I have so many ideas and so much inspiration if I am off screen. Doing something creative on screen is okay tho, it’s just the endless consumption of media that numbs my mind. Well done on getting through the week!

[@ajdecaro5474]

tip for others struggling: get an alarm clock and start sleeping with your phone outside of your room! not having it right next to you first thing in the morning really helps in resetting your brain and feeling less dependent on the dopamine we get from scrolling.

[@Mai2727]

Don't feel bad about "not getting things done". We need to get past this idea that we need to constantly be productive. It's ok to just live and exist.

[@Chicoyo2]

My screen time has reduced so much from 24 hours to 1 hour and it’s a huge improvement. I’ve noticed I don’t feel the urge to wake up and grab my phone and now life feels so much better. I now only log in to watch the occasional video and only when I need to learn/ do smtg.

[@a_di_s]

24….😶😶😶

[@bailey200]

don’t judge them, they worked really hard to get where they are rn and you don’t know what people go through🩷

[@tabasumiman8552]

I also want to reduce my screen time. how did you reduced your screen time?

[@perpetuallin]

may i ask how you managed to get your screen time up to 24hrs? 😭

[@TotallyPizza]

PLEASE TEACH ME HOW😭

[@leighs1nterlude]

my screen time has also been kinda bad so as a solution, I had my mom take my phone for the summer (I'm using my tablet which is less distracting to watch informational videos without getting distracted) so far its been great and I've implemented habits such as working out and reading. Once school starts in September I hope to decrease my screen to an hour and then maybe 30 min depending on varying circumstances :)

[@MichelleGia]

Love that idea🥹❤️ and I love that your mom is helping you out that’s so sweet

[@MichelleGia]

Also so proud of you for maintaining the healthy habits:) it’s not easy!

[@MichelleGia]

hey yallzzz i know long time no see🥺lowkey this has been the most frustrating vid ive ever edited, but i hope yall enjoy hehe love uuu

[@qlonoutlaw]

Aaaah Thx So much, Michelle, for making this video!!!! I'm on the same schedule, trust me! You are doing yourself a favor by NOT being on your phone all day!! 🫶🫶🤍😊😊

[@MichelleGia]

Awee of course🥰 I’m happy you enjoyed and glad I’m not the only one😭!!

[@qlonoutlaw]

@@MichelleGia happy to help Michelle!!! Pls continue making more videos!!!🫶🫶🤍

[@jennahowell7224]

hey, when i got my screen time under control i limited myself to 2.5 hours a day, it's a really good balance and once i was ok with that I'd try get down to 1.5 hours on days i knew i wanted to be present. balance is key!

[@qlonoutlaw]

@jennahowell7224 wow your focus Is TRULY amazing. I'm definitely trying that out!!! 👍

[@marriahllayne]

I looove the community on youtube who prioritizes using their phone less & getting back in the real world!! Thank you so much for your videos they are so helpful 💕💕

[@visoldanh5455]

Where do u find the time to spend that much time on ur phone? I’m being serious how?

[@catwannabe506]

​@@visoldanh5455I just bend reality to fit my screentime

[@rooroom.]

Recently, I started getting way too influenced (in a bad way) by TikTok and instagram, everytime i opened those apps I felt drained. I got tired and deleted them. I realized I need to live my own life, since no one is going to do it for me. Thanks for doing this video!

[@rebecca004]

Same! I was using TikTok and instagram a lot !! But thank God I deleted them

[@ine8179]

I think replying to messages is fine, but it's usually social media apps like TikTok and Instagram that take huge chunks out of my time. This has inspired me to be more careful with my screentime and I'll think about how I can reduce it as well :)

[@sinjiniteer3000]

these past few days my screen time as been 11-13 hours!!! I have been disappointed in myself because of this. Every night when i would check my screen time i would beat myself up over it, but not anymore! I’m going to do this challenge for a week then afterwards cut my screen time down to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Thank you for this video! It really inspired me and woke me up making me realize how bad my phone addiction has gotten

[@robin5670]

hey!! how's it going? did you start the challenge? :)

[@jayneebustos]

How ironic because recently I've been so conscious about my screen time too 😓 so glad you're back, Michelle-- missed you and your videos ♡

[@MichelleGia]

hehe glad to be back imy2

[@cosmicdonkey3473]

The bonus day (where you said you failed at 38 minutes) was definitely not a failure. The important takeaway you got this week wasn't "I can use my phone less than exactly x minutes a day", but that you could lower your screen time and understand what your bad habits are (e.g., you learned you don't need to rely on maps, to appreciate music rather than just playlist scrolling, and developed an awareness for when your phone is unlocked). Everyone is different, and people trying to lesser their screen time to x minutes will vary, and the lessons they learn about their personal usage and happiness will vary, too. Great video!

[@katien3022]

Michelle, your videos are always up my alley. So calming, but talking about great topics. I’m going to get all ready for bed and cozy up to watch this before I go to sleep.

[@MichelleGia]

omg im so happy to hear❤️ i hope you enjoy, sending you love

[@gojo-zn7du]

OMG I love your video style, its so natural and reminds me of 2000s youtube videos. I enjoyed every bit of the video and as someone trying to deal with my electronics/internet addiction I think the 2 big things to focus on, is actually staying away from the electronics/internet AND figuring out what to do instead. Once these two things are figured out you are pretty much okay. Staying away from the phone still will remain a hurdle but over time and consistent efforts, the hurdle shrinks till you are able to cross it effortlessly with the least energy.

[@The_EclecticSkeptic]

I loved this so much! I have a pretty bad addiction to screens because of isolation and loneliness. This is really giving me a wakeup call and reminding me that the only way I can work to change that is by working hard, not wasting away on screens. I love you girl, you are amaing

[@meganw9380]

this comment motivated me because i am addicted for the same reasons of loneliness

[@strawberry0419]

omg same

[@bubblybridget56]

I've been trying to limit myself to 3 hours this month, after consistently having around 7. it's a pretty reasonable goal so I don't get too frustrated

[@paxielle]

I read somewhere that having a seperate alarm and not your phone is very helpful in cutting phone addiction because its not the forst thing you see in the morning

[@juniper974]

this is the first time I've seen a video like this where the person isn't like 'oh my god my screen time is SO MUCH it's 4 HOURS i'm literally so addicted tehe' but shows an actual concerning number 😭

[@MichelleGia]

😭😭😭😭

[@harmanjotkaur0209]

this girl motivates me different ways..following her to take a social media off and many other things i got really focused for an upcoming competitive exam. since two months my screen time hasnt exceeded from 1.5 hours. and guess what i have been the happiest and peaceful.

[@acerniss]

This was so motivating. My screentime is pretty concerning and I want to fix that, so it’s a great time for this video.

[@aika6202]

I'm trying this thing where I set my goal not to completely stop using my phone (even though 10 hours of screen time isn't good anyway), but to make my screentime productive and enjoyable. If I use it to read a book, listen to music, or watch a video while I'm cleaning my room - it's okay. I just try not to scroll tiktok for 3 hours, or watch something when I don't even want to.

[@vincenttsan7177]

i really resonated with your video. i just watched this on my laptop lying down on a mattress and i couldn't stop slapping the bed for the shared experiences and emotions. i did a 1 hour a day challenge instead of a 30 minute one. i also had moments where i believed i "lost my phone", i also noticed how having spotify closed didnt affect my screen time, and i also felt productive on my laptop rather than my addicting phone. what really helped me was learning that going on your phone for 2 hours a day = 1 month of your life/ i used to average 6-7 hours a day, so that would be 1/4 of my year purely on my phone. that sounded horrifying to me. anyways, congrats on your W michelle. i just subscribed

[@Itsasmasafaaa]

Just found your page and I’m loving your vids. Prob will binge watch now 😭💗

[@thepinkofthesun]

in june i tried to reduce my time on my phone because i noticed that i feel happier when i spend less time on a screen. now my time on my phone and pc is almost 100% just spotify and the time i use for research, work and studies. i feel at peace

[@skylerturpin693]

Thank you for sharing this! I relate to this a lot. I’ve gone thru periods where I significantly decrease my screen time or put my phone away completely, and it always feels great. But it’s definitely hard for me to find a balance that I can sustain long enough for the habit to stick

[@andylesg]

My suggestion is to think about what the ideal amounts of time to use each phone apps are. Some are good, some are neutral, and some are just purely addictive / bad.

[@fred-nu8in]

Beautiful vibes as always💕

[@grainnewrigley7639]

THANK YOU every other video has screen time of like 4 hours and ppl say that’s bad. THIS is the video I need

[@emilylindquist9786]

I love this idea but I think you should try it with not counting things like using your alarm, maps, listening to music while doing other things, guitar tuner, etc.! Like I use my phone for all those things plus calendar, to do list and grocery list and I have no issues doing that. The 30 minutes should be for really non-productive/addictive things

[@LeonSKennedy2002]

9:36 sounds so much like my ADHD. I didn’t beat phone addiction but after graduation and having all summer free to do everything I wanted, I realized that telling myself I’m just lazy because school is exhausting is kind of just a lie and not having school doesn’t magically make me productive. With ADHD, being productive can be the worst task ever unless you suddenly have a strong impulse to do it. I did do a little more creative stuff than usual and got more things done. But the amount of love I have for things like painting, embroidery and sewing should’ve enabled me to do it every single day. Some weeks I basically did nothing. It can be depressing but knowing it’s ADHD has saved me a lot of mental breakdowns. I don’t want to diagnose people of course, just wanted to put this out there for you and others who might relate to what you said. ADHD feels so normal until you realize this is literally not what a lot of people’s lives feel like at all. We’re not alone in this though 💕

[@snehasharma732]

BROO CAN U PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT ADHD IS?? I'VE SEARCHED IT ALL OVER THE INTERNET BUT I NEVER UNDERSTOOD IT AND I THINK I HAVE IT BUT IM NOT SURE CAN U PLEASE PROVIDE ME W A GOOD EXPLANATION

[@tyae5102]

@@snehasharma732its an attention deficit with or without hyperactivity. usually people with adhd are associated with being lazy when it’s actually way more than that, being unable to concentrate on tasks, privileging procrastination instead of focusing on a task because of poor decision making, impulsivity and poor concentration are all symptoms. it’s also being distracted very easily, needing to fidget, having a problem with deadlines or being on time, finding yourself constantly forgetting and losing things. it’s impatience and finding yourself talking over people, not handling frustration well and a lot more depending on the person. before being diagnosed something that made me realize i might have it was during a school year when i fully stopped being able to concentrate on subjects that i disliked and found a lot of stuff boring and it got to a point where i would do important homework at the last minute or not doing them at all. i felt burnt out from school because i find it boring. also look up adhd paralysis if you don’t know what it is. its what made me understand that something was really behind all my “laziness”. those are all symptoms that you’ve probably already read on the internet but if you want to talk more about it leave your instagram @ and i will dm you if you want to discuss it :) i hope this still helped!!

[@emiliyathefawn]

you're the cutest. such good practice to focus on how we spend our time wisely :)

[@MichelleGia]

Hehe thank you so🥰

[@kasitodo_]

I loved the video, the editing, everything! It was quite inspiring 💞

[@MichelleGia]

Awe thank you sm🥺🫶🏼

[@peachymaxie4573]

so happy to see you posted, and this topic was interesting to watch! your content is so relatable and I love to see a new video! also i take a million years to send text messages too, so glad i’m not alone lol

[@MichelleGia]

hahaha im happy you understand😭 and thank you, im glad your enjoyed it:)❤️

[@wholesomesimon]

Love this concept - great vid super motivating for sure!

[@MichelleGia]

Thank you Simon🫶🏼appreciate you

[@marissaleanne4544]

At my old job I would leave my cellphone in my locker in the break room at the end of my shifts and over my weekend, that quite literally forced me to use it way less and I felt so mentally clean. But, it's easy to stay away from it if you put it somewhere far away, the real strength comes with being able to have it right beside you and just choose not to touch it. I completely lack that willpower which mentally disturbs me lol

[@delilahmast9225]

I love love this. Thank you for sharing your experiences!🌹

[@baran-brbrbr7867]

I don’t use my phone A LOT but i use it to much for my own liking: 4 hours per week. Now with your video i see why i should do this challenge. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@vyrdntsoup]

this is such a good idea, have been toying with the idea of leaving my phone at home when i leave home sometimes but i found it a bit anxiety inducing lol. maybe ill try this instead! thank you for another great video, Michelle!

[@MichelleGia]

yes i feel the exact same way when i know my phone is not on me😭😭 slowly trying to fix that tho:) and of course! im so happy you enjoyed

[@warcatfurever101writeroffanfic]

I think if I were to do this, which I really want to cuz I love this video, I would leave out necessities like GPS. This is my fave vid out of all the vids I've seen from this category. Very proud of you :)

[@andylesg]

Thank you for the video, Michelle. I'm trying to reduce my phone screen time from 4hrs to 3hrs. This definitely helps!

[@scooby1264]

loved this video so inspiring literally going and setting a screen time limit on all my apps right now. also ur so stunning! xx

[@MichelleGia]

Ahhh so proud of you🥰 and thank you sm!

[@kzmkowa]

Ahhh, so happy you posted! :) ❤ This video idea is really hitting home lol. My screentime also has drastically gone up recently. Idk if I can do 30 min... But maybe I'll aim for 1-2 hours.

[@MichelleGia]

ahhhh thank you!! so grateful for you:) haha seriously i actually don't know why, but 1-2 hours is really good, i believe in you lovee❤️❤️

[@whossevn]

every time you upload I will always manifest we will get a podcast on Spotify from you and even short films from you. because your artistic as a whole michelle and you impacted so many peoples lives for the better. and you should definitely do more videos in nature. also please incorporate more guitar clips in your videos because i’ve recently been wanting to learn how to play ❤️

[@MichelleGia]

Awe you’re too sweet🥺❤️ I really was thinking of doing a podcast a while ago, but I have some different projects for this channel in mind so I don’t think I’d have the time, I’m sorry😭 Thank you so much for your sweet comment, it means so much to me you don’t even know🥹 I definitely will incorporate that more:)) wishing you all the best on your guitar journey!!❤️

[@abbie6195]

Your content is always so refreshing ❤

[@MichelleGia]

Awe thank you🥹❤️

[@vlogsbydaisy]

This video actually inspires me so much! My screen time on my phone is spiraling up & up as summer flies by. After watching this video, I changed my screen time & am looking to be more present in the moment. Honestly, I related to a lot of the things you said, like grasping your phone when you're not even using it. I'm so glad the algorithm brought me to your video, it was perfect timing :)

[@brandonhorsford]

Greetings Michelle, recently I’ve started working for the city in the hospital so due to circumstances my screen time went down. Although I’am usually on my phone because I read books 📕 on my phone 📱. This was a great video and idea. I hope you’re still meditating it’s very conducive for creativity!!!

[@mirage4662]

You are making me love myself more and more and more

[@alysd]

my addiction with social media is terrible. I’ve tried to quit but I always bring myself to download TikTok again (I successfully did it with instagram, I have it but I’m not on it) and I end up scrolling for hours and hours. I’ve followed your journey for a long time and I admire your decisions and how you handle topics so well. I always will try and reduce it, making new habits that will remove me from these unhealthy habits. Thank you Michelle All my love 💛

[@Ashley-ut9zp]

try deleting your tik tok account maybe or you can set up a time limit on the app

[@rooroom.]

I’m pretty sure you will get through this. Maybe you can reduce your time for now so you can get used to it instead of just deleting the app!😊

[@bunnycat24]

tiktok and instagram reels seriously mess up your attention span and dopamine receptors so try setting a time limit or abandoning them altogether if possible

[@Chickaqee]

there has to be a reason you keep going back... if your life was filled with things you enjoyed more you'd naturally just not want to use social media as much. It's not really about any specific habit that you need to get rid of, just more about reflecting on the way you use your time and seeing if it aligns with your goals and values. If not, why? Are you distracting yourself from something? Scared to take a step in life so you're procrastinating? etc

[@ritacouceiro5880]

You've inspired me to do smth similar thanks. My screen time was like 10h/14h on worst days and I NEED to change that so I think Im gonna try to get it down to 2h/3h wish me luck :)

[@minisrevenge]

there were so many moments like 9:07 that made me literally laugh out loud 😭🤣 You’re so funny!

[@fooddude777]

Your videos are always interesting and makes me want to try the challenges myself! Welcome back!

[@MichelleGia]

Hehe I’m so happy to hear🥰 and thank you! its means a lot:)

[@danbby5913]

such a calm video, loved the vibes :)

[@EmBro14]

Love the video ❤ I have been trying to reduce screen time too. I have been off all social media since January for the first time in years and it’s great. I have been able to cut back from ~ 11 hours to ~ 3 a day and I’m looking to do more! I find myself actually doing the hobbies I love and not doom scrolling 😊

[@mljcbff]

Been waiting for a new vid!!

[@MichelleGia]

hahaha thank you sm girl, im waiting for your cameo🥰, literally tho every summer he somehow finds a skunk to piss off😭😭 And no i felt that so hard, idk how it even gets that high its actually crazy:( im just like you girl if i have the limits i would just end up ignoring them. Im crying thinking about when we were trying to stalk your old family friends and the screentime limit kept popping up and you kept dismissing them😭 😭

[@MichelleGia]

wishing you all the best on your exams though girly❤️❤️ you got this!! youre in the home stretch:))

[@mljcbff]

@@MichelleGia THE STALKING THING BAHAHAHA

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

That's great you're doing it for your own benefit. Keep working hard to attain your goals.

[@MichelleGia]

Ahh thank you sm🥰!

[@benita143]

you're really underrated, you're content is what makes me decide to be better , it's cuz ik people like you are there that im still going on thanks for making content like this : )

[@MichelleGia]

Omg you’re gonna make me cry🥺 I’m so happy I could help, it means so much❤️& I wish you all the best

[@oliviaj9037]

The second I read the title my immediate reaction was ‘honestly, queen’ Excited to watch this

[@user-lv2jk2gu6w]

GONE GIRL IS SO AMAZING!! best book from my childhood

[@DirtMoss]

If you're still trying to limit screen time, I'd recommend really looking at what apps you have and deciding if they are a necessity or are they something you could instead use on your laptop. Another idea is removing apps from the main homescreen, I've found using that really puts into perspective what apps I actually seek out vs its just in front of me so I use it if that makes sense. Also that part where you were feeling overwhelmed by thoughts, you could take up journaling as a hobby if writing things out interests you. This was a great video! I think bumping the cut off to 1-2 hours of screentime would be more realistic considering you use some apps as a necessity like navigation/maps.

[@user-og9uj4iw6i]

well done you, you are inspiring me!

[@Horrorzeit]

Binging videos like this to finally get rid of my addiction

[@marinajarouche]

Ok I struggle so much with that, I wish people talked more about this. Thank you ❤

[@MichelleGia]

Awe of course🥹❤️!!

[@Anna-vu9rz]

Wait thats such a good idea of putting the screen time widget on your homescreen. thanks so much that will deter me from using it as often!

[@Valentino016]

This was so relaxing

[@joelroac]

That was fire!

[@MichelleGia]

Love ya🫶🏼

[@6ixk616]

Thank you for your content, it’s inspiring❤️

[@MichelleGia]

Thank you for supporting me🥹❤️

[@FGFsMo]

I don't like that the screen time on iPhones counts every moment your screen is on which I think is dumb. Like if I'm reading on the kindle app, I don't want that to count. Or doing logistical things like setting up alarms and stuff. I wish you could customize what is counted in your daily time!

[@ThatLaurenThing]

The irony of this video increasing my screen time by 21 minutes 🥲

[@sophrodriguezz]

i love ur energy omg

[@MichelleGia]

Hehe thank you🥹❤️

[@guidelga484]

Definitely starting this today since I’m sick of my phone lol

[@nqobilegumede585]

I missed your Videos Michelle!!!❤💎. I loved this one!!!!!💎

[@MichelleGia]

Awe thank you sm!! I missed you too

[@lareynarosie6160]

usually, i set time parameters just around entertainment like youtube or pinterest. but i discount spotify, or replying to emails and messages, because all of those things add goodness and provide comfort in my life :))

[@TheSuperbTV]

Not me adding to my screen time watching this 😂 Great video!

[@mayagetyonumber4911]

this came at the right time!! i've been on my phone for 5-7 hours a day when its usually about 3-4 so i think im gonna try do this but like for 1.5 hours a day since i have a food ig and depop i still want to run

[@user-kt9qd6hh4h]

Finally you posted a video ❤

[@shwetashah6589]

Great video, like always :) I need to do this. My biggest issue is I spend hours on youtube, and there is nothing wrong, but I will watch videos that don't benefit me at all. Like I spend hours watching drama videos, gaming, and much more. I want to start watching educational videos like yours and much more. My issues aren't Instagram, TikTok, and much more because the truth is, I am not a big fan of that platform because, honestly, I wouldn't say I like short-form content. I prefer the long-term. That's why I spend so much time on youtube, but I want to be more active, like doing things instead of watching, like cleaning my room, cooking, walking, ft friends, hangout w people, reading, diamond panting, and much more. I still want to watch youtube but not spend 8+ hours on youtube, so I want to cut down and do other things throughout the day.

[@MichelleGia]

Ahhh thank you sm🥰❤️ honestly I really feel you:( KZbin is the big one for me bc I love longer videos as well. I know you can do it though! Just slowly easy your way into finding things you to do apart from using your phone and it’ll get easier❤️you got this, all the best hehe

[@neverkira]

me clicking this video knowing damn well im not finna change

[@79kitkat79]

Thanks, this was a wakeup call for me LMAO - gonna keep myself accountable by commenting but my weekly average is around 7-9 hrs a day which is frankly terrible and i will aim for 4 hours this next week (my sis is also doing this challenge and reducing hers from 4 to 2.5 hrs) :3

[@79kitkat79]

got the screen time notif and it said my new weekly average is 4 hrs 45 mins!! (probs cos it wasn't the start of the week when I started this challenge so it had a few days of my old screentime in there). gonna keep reducing it slowly, I finished reading a book and it felt so good to do that instead of scrolling mindlessly

[@79kitkat79]

bruh yesterday my screentime was 11 hrs cos i accidentally fell asleep with my phone open watching asmr ughhhhhhbsfgnjdvxadsf

[@ihateithere5400]

​@@79kitkat79 update?

[@goobersims]

Girlll the way u had me LAUGHING I love ur personality

[@MichelleGia]

😭❤️

[@ethanlowofficial]

very insightful michelle !! i am chronically online so watching this video has inspired me to touch more grass 💯💯

[@MichelleGia]

u annoying asl😭 appreciate you tho❤️

[@yuhgurlana]

You’re amazing!!

[@jooniexim]

This was so relatable at 10:00 whatever you said is everything i go through, i just think everyone else don’t have to struggle through this, they’re just living without any bother and I’m the only odd one out, my mind is the only odd one out where i just want to get away from my mind, from my brain i wish i could escape my own brain. I’m so glad to see I’m not the only one I thought i was going mentally ill lol

[@handitover.]

Long comment warning omg: Your first day, struggling to figure out how to send a text or do anything productive within 30 mins, I think is notable. Also how you said your relationship with your computer is different than your phone because it’s more for work than entertainment. At least for me, restricting how long I’m allowed to look at my phone is not helpful, but changing the way I use it is more important. E.g. I remember the trend recently of people getting a “dumb” phone that ends up costing tons of money and sucks anyway, and I always thought, “why not turn your iphone into a dumb phone?” Like, delete those apps meant solely for entertainment so your phone can only use texts, emails, alarm clock, etc. The only times I have found success in reducing screen time and being more productive is when I remove them from my life completely; time limits just don’t work (hence why I’m on KZbin rn, I may need to delete it again soon) Another example of “screen does not equal EVIL” is you trying to practice guitar, but you couldn’t use the app. Viewers, use the apps it’s ok!! Apps for self improvement or hobby, messaging friends, etc. are not the same as tiktok or Instagram. Nowadays I’ve been using a language study app that takes quite a bit of screen time, but it’s not endless scrolling. Being mindful of what you do with your screen time is more important than cutting it out, I think. Also, another thing that stood out to me was how you placed great weight on “failing,” that 38 minutes counts as a failure compared to 30, and it made you more likely to say “fuck it, I’ve already failed, I can’t fail twice.” That’s another issue I see with these hard locks on screen time, because it take a complicated relationship w your phone and makes it very black and white. Like how leaving your phone accidentally on added to screen time and made you “fail,” but you didn’t!! It just made you feel like you did. Again, being mindful of your use and having 3 hours is probably better than struggling to stay within 30 mins, scared to reply to texts, and then feeling worse when you can’t manage to stay under time. Of course I’m not knocking your vid, I understand that this was an extreme challenge just to see what would happen, and it was really interesting to see your thoughts and results, both negative and positives!! Most interesting was your reflection on the constant itching need to check your phone, and how that slowly reduced when you set an extreme limit. Also your increased interest in reading!! I’d love to hear others thoughts and experiences with working on screen addiction!

[@soph1783]

as an avid webtoon reader, i would perish within 20 minutes. praise to you for having more willpower than i will ever have 😅

[@rainashah4901]

Waitingg for your next vid!!

[@steffney]

Such an important message in this Video! People (me included) should really focus on the present and develop hobbies for our attention span 😅

[@MarshleB]

Your videos are too interesting Michelle 💯🤣

[@MichelleGia]

Thank you Marshle🥰!!

[@jacquelynnescobedo907]

In high school I took a whole week off from my phone. I gave it to my mom to put it in the safe. I lived near the school so I didn’t need it for rides or anything. The first few days were rough and by the end I felt refreshed and my mind felt more clear of social media and and felt free of overthinking. After the week I didn’t use it as much as I used to. It felt great.

[@mregg3634]

i was so overwhelmed by how much i am using social media ( only scrolling) and how damaging it is but i was a bit shocked because my highest screen time is like 6 hours even though i am on my phone all day and here i read you guys have screen time of 12-13 hours...but i deleted instagram and removed shorts. first of all i am getting rid of short form content.

[@lalatahala]

ur so pretty 😭😭

[@MichelleGia]

Thank you🥺🫶🏼

[@tylerbeastgarrett]

I also take a long time constructing messages. I feel your pain 🥲

[@cecrop1a]

aw man there goes 21 of my 30 minutes :/ all jokes aside i’m trying to get my screen time down rn and this is helpful, thanks!

[@shalxnda]

i’m gonna try this

[@AhmedAli-kz9wm]

thanks for the tip i will try it out

[@evie9239]

my phone broke two months ago and after 3 days of anxiety... i was able to read 4 books a week lol.

[@MichelleGia]

Hahaha I love that for you😭glad we both agree the first 3 days are the worst. Hope you phone is okay now tho!

[@luvhyun7900]

one more reason to lower my screen time lol

[@0a9xh]

omg one time my screen time was 22 hours and 23 minutes😭😭😭😭

[@yes_noa]

HOW!?!?!