Neuroscientist: "DELETE Your Social Media NOW!" - Here's Why!

Dr. Andrew Huberman describes the dangers of social media on your brain. As a neuroscientist, social media is a dangerous tool to give you dopamine hits. But at the same time, how you can train your brain and mind to be more flexible and avoid the dangers. If you find you are spending too much of your day on social media scrolling endlessly, think about possibly doing a small dopamine detox.
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[@JuniusGaming]

Deleted my FB and Instagram, and its amazing not having to know what others are doing. Just focusing on myself and keeping out of other peoples lives.

[@dallas1891]

Now this is solid reasoning. Good for you, man

[@nsddreams6556]

Did this on my 3rd month just have KZbin I can now wake up focus on everything I need to do an get out the way in the morning , work focus at work I’m an officer for a pretty big city I plan on making another channel & focusing an teaching people as well as myself about investing , so many benefits when I went to hang out with my old friends they are so different an I completely forgot the social media language, they explaining what they’re other friends did an how it was stupid “ like why does that matter , let’s keep it short focus on you king 👑

[@rklos11]

Good for you! 😊 Cutting back on screen time in general myself and feels good to exist in peace lol.

[@kathrynmcnerney6490]

Did it tonight! Feel better already!

[@nsddreams6556]

@@kathrynmcnerney6490 congratulations 🎊

[@wanderingfree149]

I deleted all social media and quit watching the psychotic news and just began to live my life. I can tell you, my anxiety went away, to sleep like a baby now and i quit clenching my teeth at night. Set yourself free by deleting social media and turn off the insane news. God bless you

[@WhereAreYouNowAtlantis]

Can you please share how you quit news? I do want to be aware of necessary phenomenon but I just cannot help the negative and controversial news around me. Especially youtube makes it really hard, by suggesting videos on topics that I do care about but are presented in an infuriating way by the people (which is also the reason they garner views though). i would be really grateful.

[@marcustyler8353]

@@WhereAreYouNowAtlantisjust don’t watch it. I quit watching the news over two years ago.

[@user-kd4zl4ul7t]

If everyone took your advice nobody would have even known there was a so called Virus. Stop giving the fear mongering enemies of mankind an in. Great comment.

[@lamindarboe7395]

What about KZbin

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

@@WhereAreYouNowAtlantisI stopped watching the news back in 2020 because I noticed it became toxic. I live in Florida so I need to know if a hurricane is coming, so during Hurricane season I keep the radar page open that shows where hurricanes are forming and their paths. I don't need a news channel to tell me about hurricanes because I can use the same hurricane path chart they use without all of their commentary and drama. Also if you use a News ticker and set it to what you are interested in such as world events it will just give you the top headlines. That way you will know if anything serious is happening in the world but you don't have to click on it or read the stories or anything. I have a ticker set up on my home screen.

[@drew8979]

Quitting social media, porn, and drinking moderately has changed my life for the better.

[@nkap416]

Drinking moderately, facts 😂

[@minacayy]

I challenge you quit drinking completely and see what happens

[@lincolnhtschick]

I think moderation is good.

[@samuelvelazquez8834]

@@AndruidJacksonlmao I laughed at that for some reason

[@thewesleygraves]

On the exact same path.

[@rob4990]

Iv’e been off social media for 4 months and the benefits are amazing . Less anxiety and getting more done

[@Jackthetraveller]

6 here yes it is amazing u don’t realize how bad it is for health untill u quit

[@MarioGomez-nd2mx]

Yep...💯👍👍

[@aimgoal2453]

What about KZbin??

[@djrkademusic]

​@@aimgoal2453you can control contents here

[@aResoluteProtector]

You're literally posting to social media lol. YT is social media.

[@dj_bubbs-TXQ]

It’s been 2 years since I left social media. I have no regrets at all. I got sick of people gossiping, drama, negativity & people faking their lives & friendships and sharing everything that should be kept private or craving attention with provocative pictures & selfies. A number of things I realised: 1. People who added me as “Friends” didn’t really care about me. They were “So called Friends” it was just to increase their friends list. 2. When people were going through their hardest times of anxiety, trauma and upset, I went out of my way & made an effort by helping & supporting them. But when I was going through my hardest times, including anxiety, trauma and stress. The people who I helped & supported never reached out to me to help or supported me even when I struggled. Everything has become one sided. 3. Certain posts or videos get blown out of proportion or completely taken out of context even if it’s nothing negative. 4. People lie about the amount of friends they REALLY have. Who in the REAL world has 100s or 1000s of friends WHO?? 5. Communication is very one sided. The same person had to make the first move to start a conversation as the other person doesn’t make an effort themselves or just can’t be bothered. 6. People lie about their lives, they only show the positive side of theirs lives which doesn’t show the REAL truth about the person. You can’t tell and don’t see if someone is REALLY depressed, upset, isolated, lonely, feeling suicidal or what’s actually going on in their actual lives. Even if people post how they really feel, people don’t always care or not interested. 7. It makes people fake and insecure. It’s not just school kids or teenagers in schools, colleges, universities or workplaces doing it, but grown adults as well are also being fake & insecure, especially managers. 8. People compare themselves to others just to get loads of “Likes” & comments. 9. Social media has increased loneliness, isolation, anxiety and depression which can be severe. 10. Due to social media and the increase in technology, it’s causing destruction & destroying peoples lives in the sense of their is no sense of unity, community, love and nobody wants to help each other. If they see someone doing something constructive and productive and they’re doing well in a community or society, people will laugh at them in an act of ignorance, and cannot wait for them to fall down. Social media is dividing people, not bringing people together. 11. Having a proper conversation or being real is considered not normal and people think it’s creepy. People don’t like having real conversations. 12. It’s made people to be narcissists, entitlement, ignorant, prejudice and bullies. 13. People can say things or make comments that are abusive, racist, sexist, ignorant, prejudice, misogynist, homophobia, xenophobia, discrimination openly online, rather than to your face. 14. I have seen Boys & Girls take provocative, selfies / pictures just to get attention from so called friends / strangers, sometimes in a negative way, for example, woman having their boobs / chests hanging out, body image, men & women showing off muscles, six pack & more. 15. With social media & the young generation with regards to friendships, people feel that if they add someone as friend request and they accept it, or meet someone & they click with them they automatically think that’s “friends for life” people need to realise that’s not how friendship REALLY works. Friendships are & should always be a 2-way street. Real friendships would make the effort to support & be there for each other through the good times, fun times, hard times, sad times, upsetting times & more. Communication & making an effort should be equal on both sides. Not the same person who always makes first contact. The other person should also make an effort too. We need to ALL learn the skill set of when we suffer from stress, anxiety, trauma, facing problems & more, that we should reach out to our friends, family or professionals for help & support, NOT turn to social media. 16. Our young generation has grown up addicted. They have been addicted to mobile phones, alcohol, drugs, social media & more at a young age It’s very sad. We are seeing the negative impact of what social media is doing, but we are not really reacting to it. I never had TikTok, Twitter or Instagram. Glad I didn’t sign up to any of them. Facebook was the only social media platform I had and it was recommended to me back when I was in my teens. I only use KZbin as I can look at interesting things like cooking recipes and motivation videos and music videos of festivals & concerts and more fun stuff. I enjoy going out in nature walks, bowling listening to music and learning new hobbies and watching movies. Since leaving it’s been the best decision of my life. I enjoy life more, I can now enjoy doing the things I do or want to try without being judged or told what to do without being made to feel guilty. I feel more happier and a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I think if social media disappeared forever, I can guarantee people will spend REAL quality time with friends and family. People will know who their REAL friends are and that they will do things together and have a good time doing it. I also feel that people will have proper conversations and listen and engage. I do feel sorry for our young generation. The young generation is lost. There is so much talent and ideas in young people and they need to show that in a positive & constructive way. We can make change for the future. The young generation needs real positive role models to look up to, for them to succeed in life & beyond.

[@RustyNickels]

What brought you back?

[@himangsaxena8218]

Great for you man

[@SyntheticVoices]

@@dj_bubbs-TXQ Good. Am looking to do it my self. Getting a dumb phone

[@RustyNickels]

@@dj_bubbs-TXQ KZbin is social media.

[@feral9902]

starting this from tomorrow. Deleted all the social media apps, i would delete youtube (for a month or so) and put my phone down.

[@morockin3554]

I went a whole year without a smart phone, not checking my email and social media every 5 min, and it gave that feeling of freedom of the days when our lives didn't depend much on know what others are doing. A great sense of relief. Side note : you'll also find out the real people in your life, the ones who would care to call you and make sure you're alright. The one bad side effect of social media is people caring more about how you're doing on the outside rather knowing how you feel on the inside.

[@corygriffiths4394]

Social media has destroyed our minds the reason why our society has a bad mindset is because of social media we see people that are popular and strive to try and be like them instead of being who we really are and that’s what irritates me to no end about our society today is that everyone seems to have this idea that we should look like this perfect person to have this perfect body and I don’t get it I really don’t and those people who are doing all of this crap are all over social media that’s why I quit social media I couldn’t take the bs anymore.

[@AMac-jf8rr]

indeed!

[@_mdzaid1]

I WILL TRY THIS

[@phattjohnson]

You failed to address the elephant in the room playa... what drew you back to it?

[@morockin3554]

@@phattjohnson well, I moved from the hectic life of Miami to my family farm in Morocco. Lived away from the city, was enjoying working in the nature and I really didn't want the everyday news to bother my peace. I'm back on social media now, however I find myself not wanting to be on them much except for KZbin which I use mainly for educational purposes( farming, motorcycling).

[@goldenrays522]

Deleted my TikTok and Instagram today because I realized how I can easily spend 3 - 4 hours just mindlessly scrolling away chasing the high of entertainment. This habit started to mess with my critical thinking ability because I was just loading up tons of useless information into my brain. I replaced all that with reading books and the news - at least this form of media challenges me to think and apply my own judgment whereas the others don't. Social media is like junk food to your brain.

[@ggill1530]

Beautiful words Thanks

[@HarjitSingh-rr2wl]

Exactly, so the bottom line is we all seek entertainment and it is best deal if we can get it from our craft rather approaching social media websites.

[@TheEppi3]

I would suggest to stop with news also. Anyway well done great choice towards freedom

[@NatalieKorotaeva]

Iii Miiii I😅😅 I

[@Jeanevans23]

Avoid the news That's where they condition people's minds to think whatever they want them to think They can project fear, anxiety, depression to you through the news Protect your mental health

[@Mareloko41]

I’ve been out of social media for 2 years now. Best change I have ever done.

[@IntuitiveLivingg]

I’m trying to quit so that I can better my life.

[@painistemporary]

Do it , it really helps physically and mentally

[@depe7946]

Yeah I try and take breaks, but that Facebook marketplace sucks me in. Where do you look for things to buy locally? Facebook took over craigslist. How I miss Craigslist

[@anonymousplayer8174]

I'm trying to quit KZbin because I use it for almost the whole day wasting my time just to read the comments, reply to comments and make a comment on videos. I currently lost interest in playing video games, spending time reading, doing other important things and hanging out with friends due to KZbin addiction

[@scottwheeler3452]

@@anonymousplayer8174 😅

[@WVMothman]

Essentially we're supposed to stare at the ceiling and feel boredom on occasion, it puts the brain in a reflective regenerative state.

[@MarioGomez-nd2mx]

​@@calgacus666right on! 👍

[@TrippyMindWaves]

Music, art, nature…here are three things to keep your mind flowing

[@BlueSkies66]

growth

[@brynne77]

Yes. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with being 'bored'. I am rarely bored, but if I am, I definitely don't pop out my cell phone and stare at it like so many others so. I might take out my grocery list (using paper and pen) and jot down what i need from the store. Or I will just lean back and relax. If I'm uncomfortable about something, same thing, I don't take out my phone. I just sit with the feeling of being uncomfortable and learn to manage it until I feel better. It's called being an adult and learning how to manage your feelings without your Smartphone to distract you.

[@brynne77]

@Calgacus Right. Good for you!

[@Jeff-im1ui]

Been sober from social media for about 4 and half years. I don’t regret my choice. I feel amazing. Somebody said it here, social media is like junk food for your brain. I am much more present in my own life and get to experience the real beauty of life.

[@Cherry-kc8dm]

This video is inspirational but so is this comment! I recently realized I haven’t been present in my life at all!! I’ve gotten addicted 2 aimlessly scrolling online & vicariously living through certain creators instead of creating the life I truly want to live. I feel like I’ve been wasting my life away by watching others live theirs. Realizing recently how most people aren’t even honest on what they post, a lot of folks are pretending to be happy while pushing a narrative- no one should take social media as face value. A lot of folks are selling a dream or faking the funk. I’ve been beginning to realize the lack of authenticity It’s time I truly live for me, create the life I want & become more present in my own beautiful life!! 🌸

[@vmoon6124]

Love this comment

[@jonatanleandoer5437]

KZbin is kinda social media as well lol

[@vmoon6124]

@@jonatanleandoer5437 it can’t be considered social media

[@jonatanleandoer5437]

@@vmoon6124 but it literally is by definition. Not an argument, simple fact

[@me-oi4or]

Deleted fb and insta, got addicted to yt Edit: imagine what will i get addicted to if i even delete yt.

[@alexawunor8853]

Very underrated comment 😂

[@yvonnereed167]

Yep very common for people. If it happens then there is a likelihood that the individual has aspects of their life that they are unhappy with or avoiding dealing with either because it requires a difficult and or unpleasant choice (ie leaving a relationship or job) or requires hard work and lots of effort and if that isn’t hard enough it may be that there are obstacles (people and circumstances like poor health) that sabotage or hinder the required effort in some way (like sand falling back into the hole you’re trying to dig) and if you are at the point of overwhelm you get addicted to distracting or numbing pastimes. Gotta’ chip away at the things that will help reduce the overwhelm (improve health and relationships and reduce waisted time on devices) so that each task you face is that little bit easier. Eventually avoidance may go away along with the “addiction” depending on the added complexities of people’s individual circumstances and personality.

[@me-oi4or]

@@yvonnereed167 its so true

[@biplobnath2]

Yaa...Mee to dlt everything even Whatapp but...I got addicted to youtube.... ☹️ Mainly I escape

[@jessyakku7620]

Earlier I was worried abt losing contact with my "friends"! But after deleting my FB account a few yrs back, I realised nobody even cares. All the likes, wishes, condolences are just for the moment. The ones who truly care for you will take time to reach out anyway. I'm so at peace with my life, kids, parents and work. Don't have to worry abt posting anything online or wait for others approval.. I also let minimal use of phone to my kids.

[@FreelancerAlpha1-1]

Being free from Pornography has been one of the best changes of my life.

[@unclesam4377]

How u did it bro plz I need it advice

[@JD10NN3]

Congratulations! 👏

[@FreelancerAlpha1-1]

@@unclesam4377 being 100% real the first and most important thing was Jesus. I was steeped in pornography going down some dark genres and stuff. The power of God is what set me free. Here are some practical things that have helped in supplement to that. 1. Don’t be on your phone close to bed time. When we get sleepy we get turned on. 2. Don’t take your phone in the bathroom, bring a book or a game boy. 3. The 3 second rule: if you start thinking of porn or doing something with somebody sexually, if it lasts more than 3 seconds, do whatever you can to change your line of thinking. Those are a few things that have helped me a ton.

[@EzraClawson-zc6ew]

​@unclesam4377 The easiest way to get rid of porn addiction is to give your life to God and confess your sins to God, trust me.

[@asem3841]

@@EzraClawson-zc6ew Repentance to Allah was my main driver of change to be porn free.

[@kiyaheza7485]

2.5 months free from all social media (permanently deleted my accounts - insta, snap, TikTok, FB, ect). Definitely decreased anxiety, better sleep, improved friendships

[@pdias8469]

It’s great idea to delete all social media. I am all for it.

[@engrafrika2976]

I have been out of social media for about 6 months ( using Email and whtsapp only ) and in this period i have achieved some important goals that i set to be achieved in this year! Staying out of social media will help you focus on your goals and be private! Not everyone should know everything about your life!

[@Blazetraxdj]

Music, Art, Nature, excercise, momentum, friends, family. Less is more. Quality over quantity. This is it. This is how to live happily. And yes, this applies for everyone.

[@blinkenschnaag777]

I've shut down my accounts on multiple social media platforms since 2018. My friends also gradually did the same thing. We understand how toxic it is to be obsessed and addicted to social media.

[@latoyatv9678]

Omg I just deleted my social media. Im ready to be the best version of myself offline

[@Jordan-ot7qf]

Yes. Same here. It’s been 4-5 months and I’ve never been more centered and grounded in the present moment. Everything in front of me is finally “real”! Blessings

[@anonymousplayer8174]

I'm trying to quit KZbin because I use it for almost the whole day wasting my time just to watch videos, read the comments, reply to comments and make a comment on videos. I currently lost interest in playing video games, spending time reading, doing other important things and hanging out with friends due to KZbin addiction

[@leonstoltz6088]

@@anonymousplayer8174 This is 100% me. I hope you (no we) will succeed in escaping this virtual, useless life. Lets' get back to reality.

[@anonymousplayer8174]

@@leonstoltz6088 yeah thanks

[@Andymartin1175]

Just curious a year on if you are still of social media? Did it make you feel any better?. Binned mine 2 weeks ago..

[@Magnusblues]

Nearly 4 months without Facebook and Instagram. My life is much better now. I'm not feeling stressed everyday

[@kypie1362]

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[@davidwebber6473]

It’s refreshing seeing a motivational post that’s not some person getting up in our faces to go start a business and to stop complaining

[@studiovega5052]

hahaha😂 i agree!! All i get in my face is start a business and hustle wake up at 5am etc etc

[@extendedplay8830]

I quit Facebook Instagram & Twitter - 6 months ago I’m truly blessed I’m my free !!

[@drc4168]

I long for a time when I was oblivious to words like 'dopamine'. Ever wondered why most of us are so screwed mental health wise....? We literally have everything...including and especially culture, music, books, knowledge, available to us all the time, anytime in our pockets. Yet many of us cant afford a house or medical care. Social media is one problem but carrying the whole world of everything for free in our pockets is the main problem. No longing, no waiting, no hunger.

[@JDforeveralone]

Very well written! Instant satisfaction!!

[@siddhantparshurami6370]

Yea necessary struggle is gone,which gives satisfaction after finding or achieving something

[@drc4168]

@@siddhantparshurami6370 EXACTLY!!!!!!

[@Veilfire]

It's crazy how in the future people who don't use social media will be considered outcasts and weirdos. Personally I use them just to lurk or for entertainment because I'm not narcissistic enough to post myself, but I can't say they have improved my life in any significant way. I've deleted Twitter, Reddit, don't go on Instagram anymore, I really only go on KZbin for educational content and TikTok because it's as addictive as crack. I feel lucky my brain was pretty much fully formed before getting on social media, I don't envy the kids who use them as their brains are still developing...

[@nickylugo6451]

Half on my contacts are gone, I decided to better follow educational content

it's already the case

[@JDoomhauer87]

Tik Tok is garbage too. Atleast KZbin is informational

[@tyrolthombeni945]

I like that💯.

[@mb3n88]

But ure using too much time on youtube. And youtube hit dopamine

[@aida087]

Started detoxing from social media and got back to my hobbies: walking outdoors, indoor gardening and yarn crafts!! I don't drink or smoke thank God, but I'm planning to delve into Yoga, watercolor painting and Portrait drawing!! Anything to keep my mind/hands engaged, and stop mindlessly bombarding my brain with the noise and chaos of the world, and feed my soul, my peace through my creative side which "everyone has their own unique gift/talent/creative side, you just have to try different things to find what "feeds your soul!!" DO what makes your SOUL happy NOT, what makes technology and social media happy!!❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Erica-cf1xb]

What's interesting is I'd love to have you as a friend on social media to see what you are creating.

[@ChinCo1]

Sometimes world needs *soldiers*, not selfish egoists. This time is now. Please, just sometimes read news.

[@rebarmarko2116]

Im 24 and not using any social media since almost 3 Years, the focus and extra time I have is great and I can’t imagine going back, no Netflix, I don’t own a tv and do not use any social media.

[@brynne77]

Do you use a Smartphone? If so, how often do you look at it?

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

​@brynne77 just when need to learn certain skills or level up with knowledge using a bit KZbin maybe give it an hour here and there and not every day with KZbin either. Focusing on real life is key!

[@ChinCo1]

@@brynne77 No reply :( lol

[@brynne77]

@@ChinCo1 Why do you say no reply? It was a sincere question about using a Smartphone.

[@hazza.2smoka]

Thank you so much. I really needed this, now I know that social media is just a distraction from reality. Social media has been eating away at my mental health, I’ve seen so many people posting all of these things that I haven’t done or achieved. I now realise that I need to focus on myself, instead of comparing myself to others and being sad over something I can’t change. I deleted all social except for KZbin, I see KZbin as a reliable source of information so I will keep it. But other platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. I’ve deleted them all and I don’t regret it

[@arpita5337]

Same

[@stillhere8553]

There's no mention of "DELETE Your Social Media Now." Deceptive because that's what I want to accomplish with most of them & was looking for guidance. KZbin is not one of them but I've been thinking about how sick SM has made us all & that is not to negate the obvious benefits; it's just to revisit if there is more harm or good being done.

[@RGMDG]

Agreed. Social media has done more harm than good due to over consumption. Like most things, moderation is the best approach.

[@stillhere8553]

@@RGMDG Agree but the problem is that the built in algorithms create addiction & addiction is an inability to moderate.

[@RGMDG]

@@stillhere8553 Therein lyes the issue. Have a great day.

[@michaelgroux839]

The problem is you not being able to limit and control yourself from dopamine, in hence (social media). That's the point of this video, its that you manufacture the dopamine that gets you addicted, you cant blame all your problems on technology, we created it and its a tool. use it for learning and not mindless scrolling through others lives.

[@noahmeraz7923]

My opinion is to only follow people who give you value. Ask yourself is following this account serving me or hurting me? Also Ive had to separate accounts for instance on Instagram I have two accounts one for family and fun, and the other for passions/learning ! Self-awareness is key also. When you find yourself staring at your screen too long, learn to look around in your present environment. For example if you are in your room look at the wall, the carpet, your clothes to bring you back to the present.

[@stewbugz5213]

The problem I notice with not being on social media, is dealing with all the people who are! I have never had a fb, instagram, or tik tok. People around me will have their noses in their phones…. It’s strange to me!

[@jojimy4637]

me to bro and i hate this

[@shaniacool8661]

So true I see people beside friends who just ignored the person beside them and be on their phones. Sad world we live in

[@veenurajain_1807]

Same happened with me.. i don't have insta , fb , twitter , messanger , it's just you tube in my phone. And when i go somewhere everyone around me is busy in scrolling insta or fb and i used to feel like an outsider but now i started reading ebooks so if they are busy i am also busy in reading my book and seriously i love reading fiction books, they are thousand times better than insta.

[@Erica-cf1xb]

Hell is very strange. Online...they are in heaven. It's a illusion.

[@ChinCo1]

Dude, you are just did same lmao.

[@Forbidden.wisdom.]

*”Do not fear having no friends. Fear having bad friends”* ~My life taught lesson ( more wisdom in my channel)

[@taeshi9541]

I can see how as a 16 year old my friends are being affected by the social media. Everything they talk about is just about trends, memes or an informal english language when english isn't even our native language. They are just trying to copy everything they see on social media and they have huge impact. For ex- asking randomly about nudes. Many guys in my school who I didn't even talk asked randomly about my nudes. Many 12 year olds are dating 20 year olds because they saw someone doing it on the internet and they think it is cool, they are having intercourse at 13 and I don't know what will happen with them if they don't change themselves. I realized how smart I was to never have social media in the first place.

[@Blue-qb5ei]

This is true. Broke my phone and didn’t get it fixed for a week. My dopamine level baseline definitely decreased a lot, my sleep became so refreshing, etc. I struggle with phone addiction, but I always think about that one week

[@italiener82]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean that your dopamine level baseline definitely decreased a lot. If I understood this video correctly (actually I have doubts that I did), your baseline level of dopamine when constantly engaging with your phone should actually drop, whereas when your phone broke and you had no access to it for one week, your dopamine baseline increased and normalized, therefore you felt more energetic to engage in other natural activities and your sleep quality improved.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

​@@italiener82yes, I think you are right.

[@seek_wisdom7772]

It's crazy listening to this because the first thing what was spoke to me in the Spirit was who get your dopamine first. I sat there puzzled at that question because it should be God first. Not your phone, social media, your morning food, your caffeine, nicotine, exercises, and more. In order to break that chain is by giving God first before all things. Good food for thought.

[@anointedone1995]

​@@Spurgeon_General The Holy Spirit

[@swathishetty1]

@@Spurgeon_General The Spirit of God, He's with us once we repent & start believing & trusting in God. it guides and leads us to our best. Lord Jesus blessings be with you! still not believing? repent & turn over! you will experience the love of God...

[@ayakmajok8337]

Bless

[@akc1739]

Beautifully said

[@SoberOKMoments]

Being out in Nature. Enjoying working (playing really) in my garden. Sunsets. All lift my spirits (dopamine) without a big drop in mood after.

[@sevenstepsurvival]

Haven’t had fakebook for like 2 years and it’s been enlightening lol

[@casb7231]

I got rid of mine almost 5 years ago and don't miss it at all hehe

[@sevenstepsurvival]

@@casb7231 I can’t imagine how another 3 years of fb liberation will feel like lol

[@casb7231]

@@sevenstepsurvival Some day you'll feel it

[@Eveline68]

I live in the Netherlands and when I'm on the subway or waiting in train station everyone is on their cellphone. I believe in creativity that comes out of boredom in a positive sense. Allow oneself to let your thoughts wander and just look around you. People are afraid of a feeling of emptiness and loneliness when they don't have the impulses of their phone.

[@jammyjay917]

Deleted my FB years ago and none of my friends contacted me in others ways, which they could have by text but they don't....even now in this age of so many ways of communicating, lots don't... I reach out and sometimes these people don't even reply... Now I have other friends, moved home, doing new things, new job... Do what makes you happy 💖💖

[@ekamhansara2619]

I deleted all my social medias (except WhatsApp and KZbin )Life is peaceful man.I deleted it on the 1st of January but I deleted it for 4 months last year it felt hella good.So I deleted it again but straight for a year this time.

[@vvc_551]

I deleted FB a while back because I’m a private person and don’t like to post my personal business. I deleted IG & SC a month ago and never felt better.

[@agapeshekinah4444]

I have been off Tiktok and Facebook for two months now. I haven't put a timeline for when I would get back but am hoping not anytime soon. Am enjoying the peace and honestly my anxiety has really gone down 🤗☺️

[@silverblade357]

I quit cold turkey this week after realizing I'd lost an evening to a rabbit hole of an argument no sane person would care about. Social media is digital cocaine and we all need to get clean! Thanks for the reinforcement!

[@petervass2745]

I guess we'll never know why we should delete our social media 😒

[@melissamasonj]

Ok thanks - I thought I was the only one confused.

[@hamza.fanchannel]

Me 2

[@favouragbai5116]

If it's not adding anything to your life If it is making you feel miserable You should

[@paneersabzi]

Hahah, your dopamine levels will drop soon by how the way it rises man. Social media do not have any significant role with your mental health. Infact it'll affect your mental health like anything. Social media, Smoking, Drugs are the bad ways to increase your dopamine levels because after the rise it'll drop real quick. that you'll feel too low later. That isn't the case when you go for a walk or when you do exercises or when you read your favourite magazine. Eitherway, apart from the neurotransmitters your brain will constantly compare yourself with random strangers on internet which will lead to an inferiority complex on the othergo. Social media is a safe place for narcissists and self centred people. And people do pretend like someone on social media who they're actually not. People stopped focusing on themselves. People started dumping lotta unwanted informations in their brain . That's not good as well. People started to ignore their beloved ones in real life and started spending hella time with strangers on internet. Sometimes that'll feel good that the person we met online is good and genuine rather than our irl people. But we've to understand that they're virtual mates and they've nothing to do with our lives that's why they'll seem to be genuine. And also lemme state one thing atlast that, Doesn't mean that your life will be miserable enough if you start to use socials. It's upto you. If you have self control. If you know to variate pseudo ones and real ones. If you know your limits that's fine. But human minds are generally in this way. Most of the users will forget the world when they enter that virtual world. That's the major con imo.

[@valeriab-6126]

Exactly 😂

[@fundamentalcoach]

Deleted Facebook and Instagram and never missed it a single day. Deleted fake friends and ditched ex devil. Living the best time of my life now!

[@alfredtafadzwabandera630]

I like your mentality 😊

[@denissemedina4619]

Thanks to social ,media I can learn more from professionals ( I’ve learned how to take care of my mind and body and about other cool study like different cultures, people, places to travel, new places to meet) so I think it depends how you use it

[@imabussuupson]

I thought about that too, but then I realized you can just use KZbin intentionally for all of those things. Starting to think overall the negatives far outweigh the positives, at least for me personally

[@johnlaken4351]

@@imabussuupson yeah that’s what i do use youtube for all that and just deleted tiktok , insta , fb all that and just learn on youtube how to take care of my self better and how to be more genuine happy yk

[@dankline9162]

The same was true for television. Depends on what you watch. It's on you to make good choices and be responsible for yourself

[@ricardofragoso6648]

you can learn it on other sites.....withou social media....

[@Jackthetraveller]

My health is 1 million times better since i deleted Instagram,facebook,TikTok all i use is youtube just for the reasons u Said and 1 week ago i started making videos to help others have a good life:) i realized after a while quitting social media made more to my health them quitting drugs anxiety doesent exist anymore in my life so happy it is like the 90s without social media or the News ❤ love life now and want to spread that love to the World i Wake up happy instead of thinking about my messages

[@DavidStrife7]

I love Dr. Huberman. I've binge-watched so many of his 2+ hour podcasts. You think 2 hours is a long time, but they're all honestly filled to the brim with interesting and useful information. Not more than a few seconds goes by without something being said, that could be potentially life-changing for an individual. Really great stuff.

[@JayG_]

Same here, and it’s great to hear from an actual scientist.

[@DavidStrife7]

@@JayG_ Yeah that's the best part for me about these podcasts. I hear all the anecdotes from other individuals and communities, but knowing this information and data is filtered is reassuring.

[@maishayartonahi]

@@DavidStrife7 which one should I watch?

[@DavidStrife7]

@@maishayartonahi Depending on what you want to achieve, my answers would change. Generally however, I think most people have 3 main problems to varying degrees; some will have minor problems in these key three areas, and some will have major problems. I would also place his podcast on sleep cycles and good habits to encourage better sleep, but I feel if you get these 3 right, sleep will naturally fall into place as an extra bonus. Dopamine Management kzbin.info/www/bejne/h56yd2OZp8msiLc His most popular for a reason. We live in a binge culture these days in a lot of countries. Tons of sugar, tons of games, tons of alcohol, everything in excess whether it's a substance, a device, or a habit. He talks about how your dopamine levels reset below baseline amongst a whole other array of information that guides you on how your motivation and mood can be negatively impacted by engaging in constant pleasure. Hedonism is destructive. Building Good Habits kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZTWY4N8r5qkbMk Once you stop destroying your motivation and feel more drive to get things done, you'll need things to do. This podcast discusses habits you can now engage in with a little discipline, thanks to your newfound motivation levels after managing your dopamine a little better. Diet Affecting Mental Health kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpuod6JplpZ0pKs Together with forming good habits, your gut has a huge affect on your mental health. I'm not just talking about feeling depressed or anxious (which are also affected by a bad diet), but also things such as not being able to think clearly. Both divergent and convergent thinking are affected, creativity, discipline, perceived happiness, every minor aspect of your mental state is connected somewhat with your gut bacteria biome. My grandfather used to be a social worker and he studied this aspect of troubled individuals for a while. The difference a person shows when taken off a cheap fast food diet onto a more nutritionally complete solution is massive. My grandfather has seen people go from seriously troubled and aggressive, to managing companies and achieving personal success, simply by changing their diet. Changing your diet is a habit that you require motivation and discipline for I would argue, so the first video is still my biggest recommendation. I hope you succeed with your goals, and I wish you the best!

[@maishayartonahi]

@@DavidStrife7 Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.. God bless you 🙏🏽❤️

[@Checkered_Demon00]

I’ve pretty much given up social media a long time ago! Most recently though I gave up Instagram because the reels were addicting BUT man, not having a dependency on something like that is great! I don’t relate to like 80% of the population and I couldn’t care less. It can make you really critical of how blind, numb and dumb others are though.

[@jsmithsemper4848]

The apps that you mindlessly open when you pick up your phone to do something else & accidentally open that app first out of sheer habit…. That’s a dead giveaway that your brain is hijacked & you need to delete for a bit. We gotta save ourselves. ❤

[@pch5938]

"How willing we are to lean into life and pursue things"

[@HarshitGautam11]

I'm so glad that I deleted Facebook and Instagram two months ago. It was really tough initially but I didn't give up on the urge, because I knew this social media is the stepping stone for dopamine urges and once you fall into it, you're finished. Now I only have KZbin and whatsapp (removed myself from unwanted groups too), so happy that I get recomened to this type of content to remind myself to not fall into increase dopamine whenever there are urges

[@saurabh6453]

Groups r cringe. Also beware of daily vloggers and steroid guyz

[@mickjay7397]

It's amazing how your life changes so suddenly when you break the circuit. Others comparing their likes and followers list as a sign of approval is just sickening. Some of the most high quality people I know have the least amount of followers and they'll step all over the rest when it comes to intellect and humour. You don't have to conform to others behaviour. Your life shifts to another dimension.

[@ianstuart5660]

Have found that to be very true!

[@therealanjell]

Need this feelinggg

[@youbetyourwrasse]

My dopamine goes up when I do hard things that are unpleasant. Chores in the hot sun. Complete fasting for 3, 5 or 7 days. The cold exposure is an example of this. It's NOT COMFORTABLE. We push through it. And realize how tough we really are. That our body is not who we are, we are something bigger. And that's a great feeling.

[@MrPrincebass99]

Highly informative, and the delivery of info in a slower and calmly inflective way feels relaxing.

[@BoardWalkToke]

I hate exercise but I do it everyday because I know I need to. I am not sure what he means by "reward" is bad unless he means that reward is eating a pizza or drinking beer. The reward for me is the fact that you know you pushed yourself and its something to be proud of. When I get to finally eat or rest it feels earned.

[@BobSmith-ve7gu]

I've been out for years. Never had Twitter or Instagram. Barely spent time on Facebook. Its sad to see the pussification of this world.

[@gwenechotaylor96]

I quit doing FB during covid because I recognized how negative an impact it had on my brain and spirit. Our lives need privacy. It weakens the mental equilibrium and the spirit to constantly be looking for attention and "hits" on social media. One of the worst things for mental health ever. Now, I'm more of a news junkie and it is a similar problem. Next up for me to tackle.

[@ydydufuf]

danger and evil..thats social media..i will never go back to there.. forever !!

[@therealanjell]

Wowww!! You are so right. It’s scary

[@satriyo-313]

My only "social media" platform is KZbin until now. There are still many gems on this platform, and I can still find genuine people there. Imo.

[@TrippyMindWaves]

Social media is ok, but it’s not my life. I find more fun listening to music or taking a nature walk. Taking care of my mind, body and spirit.

[@treycraig2563]

Yall got me hopeful that I just made a good choice. Since I left the military my days have been overwhelmed by doomscrolling and comparing where I’m at to others to the point I really broke down and started questioning if I was even competent enough to do anything. I’m starting back into college as a 26 year old next week so hopefully this will help keep my head clear so I can focus on bettering myself.

[@SuckMyToes304]

Thank you for your service..you got this bro. Don’t feel bad about yourself. A lot of those people are in crazy debts just to look rich I personally know a few of them that live like that. I got my degree at 28 in CS now I make 6fig. You got this bro!

[@MacherlaPrabhakar]

Thank you, social media is useless, rather focus our own ability and be creative, I can remove social media and focused on my work.

[@jamyllemendes8588]

Just did all of them tired of it all. I remember when life was without it and it was so good!

[@northerngaltrue]

Great talk. Not about social media. This is about dopamine.

[@user-cd4bx2so8n]

I am so happy now I get to live my own life in my own real time and not look at what other people from around the world are doing it feels amazing

[@RapidBlindfolds]

I always try to quit social media but fail within couple weeks, always sucks me back in. what would really motivate me is seeing some kind of study on the attention spans and productivity of social media users vs non social media users

[@tar1q109]

It is not about motivation anymore. Motivation will push you for a couple of hours or days. The Drive is what you,I,and all we need. Quitting social media and bad stuff like that is not a one or two week thing. It is a lifestyle. I hope I helped out.

[@RapidBlindfolds]

@@tar1q109 agree, thanks brother

[@yohannesgoitom1131]

I can do all things through christ who strengths me,,jesus is is way the truth the life the joy ,through christ you can do it

[@tonyamartin1425]

how about go find it lol

[@EMTReview]

​@@yohannesgoitom1131 Amen

[@troy897]

Deleted my Twitter a few days ago. It's the worst. It's just a forum for complaining and being gaslit. Huge time waster. I recommend getting rid of it if you can.

[@jameswebster6741]

It’s so important to get rid of your social media it’s a cancer

[@willlifter-motivationchann6061]

Yes, we must learn to enjoy the process and remain calm when we reach the goal. I watched the whole show and enjoyed it.

[@dsandwich12]

Zero social media for five years other than KZbin if you count that. No TikTok, nothing. My life definitely didn't get any worse.

[@DivineMystikalTraveler]

Deleting Facebook and Twitter has reduced the stress and anxiety in my life by at least 50%

[@sweetmelons17393]

it’s been 7 weeks for me, best decision yet. i’m loving it

[@queenoftenthousandmoons8864]

Very informative video social media can be a blessing and a curse at the same time this information I definitely wasn't privy to in no school or University

[@IRLSuperb]

NO: KZbin is not social media. You don’t get to “socialize” with friends here. Just watch videos of things that only interest YOU. (Like this video) I say this ahead of the smart a** people who will comment “you say this as you post this on KZbin” blah blah blah

[@Gyrfalcon312]

The ability to have a near real-time text chat, especially as a user via the phone app, blurs the line... somewhat. But I think I get the gist of what you're saying. We log in, the algorithm feeds us a list of recommends based on previous engagements with the site, click a video... In the comments section, there may be familiar usernames, even ones that _are_ friends if those folks have exchanged their KZbin handle with you on other sites. But you're not always connected with said friends on the level of knowing when they're online. That's my understanding of the split between the 'Tube and social media. I hope to learn more.

[@lolvlos]

Eh, since KZbin clips has been added, youtube has become more addictive, so it can be just as damaging.

[@user-do9nz3ul1m]

Yup deleted most social media and try not to watch the news anymore it’s just so sad now days you can’t help but get angry.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

Deleted my socials yesterday. I defended someone on instagram, and immediately got pushback. Got called some really awful names, which I’m used to at this point. What got me was the person I was defending insulted me and said she didn’t need anyone to stand up for her and I was a misogynistic asshole. I’m a woman, thinking I was defending another woman. I cried for a little and realized that none of it was real. These people aren’t even really talking to me, just expressing anger at a stranger. I don’t want to feel that ever again.

[@KatzeMelli]

i have had a really low phase the last two months and i went crazy on scrolling through social media. I kept switching between apps and it was impulsively. I realised it reminded me like when i was still smoking. The urge is so real. I feel addicted! I am old enough to remember a childhood without the use of internet and my early teenage years i had no phone. Myspace became only a thing when i was 15. So i tried to remember. What did i do to relax or wind down or just for phone? I loved to read, craft and paint. I have not read a book in years that was not related to my field of work. I downloaded a fantasy novel the other day and started reading again, i also finally reworked my desk area which i have been putting off for a year now. I feel better today. But i am seriously considering to get rid of instagram all together. But i am not there yet.

[@Erica-cf1xb]

It's also okay to use it for non-dating purposes. Those who bought into it all the platforms have a ton of problems and behave like monkeys. They have no problem exposing themselves to strangers for a fee, but all have anxiety in person, bit not afraid of random sex. It's weird as hell.

[@rozinafatima6947]

Thankyou so much!!! This video just saved from getting worse. I never used social media that much but recently I started using badly n I felt like things are changing in my brain so Thankyou for saving me😊

[@C.O._Jones]

Social media is a great tool! All young people are all over it, and it’s vital to them. This is a weakness you can use to destroy their lives if they mess with you. Simply post all their evil behavior with video evidence, and everyone will immediately know exactly what they are. It’s very gratifying to see their utter humiliation and desperation when they’re exposed. The revelations even made one evil teen who harassed me lose a scholarship and her chance to go to college. She now works in a convenience store. I’m surprised they hired someone fresh out of the loony bin after her failed attempt to end herself. She is no longer in any position to hurt anyone ever again.

[@danathrower2680]

Hum... finding a healthy balance in value. Connection, expressions, information, etc... drama free and observe for reality is important.

[@alejandrae5605]

I’m the only person in my family who doesn’t have FB, TT, Instagram etc! Nothing, zilch, zero! It annoys the heck out of me seeing my grown sister checking TT for hours or spying on people on FB! Please make the madness stop!!!

[@cherryalexander3914]

Thank you for sharing it is very much informative ❤god bless

[@alexbanker9355]

We love you, Andrew!

[@freddyhernandez6837]

This video talk about a lot of true realities. Love it

[@lovelace8702]

Always very good info, thank you for this one as well. Really helped my overall understanding of this topic!

[@Guy5505]

After being advised that my old tweets, for any reason, could potentially cost me real-life opportunities, I deleted Twitter and generally stopped caring about the platform. Recently I deleted my Facebook account, after discovering that some fairly toxic people were meddling in my life (reading my posts without my consent) I've decided to make an effort to be more involved in people's lives, without the crutch of social media.

[@human549]

social media fried my brain ,I now dont know what to do neither what i like, time just flies like a rocket and i have lost something that even i dont know of , i just want my time to be productive and not regretful, May god help me in this pursuit.

[@shodiyorovtemur6129]

Of course useful informations, but it doesn't matter whether you have social media or not, the most important thing is knowing limits using it, namely social media has also advantages for lifestyle.

[@aflack1000]

I have a little timer in front of my desk top monitor set at 15 minutes. I give myself 15 minutes to peruse the news, check email, take a quick slide through Facecrap, and check the weather. It's working quite well! I refuse to access the internet on my phone which is used exclusively for text and calls.

[@shodiyorovtemur6129]

@@aflack1000 yes , but I can't say that, because I m not such type of person , I just prefer moving with the times.

[@cainmarko659]

Been telling my friends for yrs to get rid of social media

[@peaceandquiet]

It's been like 8 years and I am still addicted, I can't leave all these social media platforms, they are fake and sometimes disgusting, bullying and making fun of each other, I compare myself to a lot of people who I never even met! This is crazy, and now I have depression and insomnia, I can't sleep without medicines.

[@xi_zi]

I have seen ppl saying social media is helping , damnn good nd blahhh blahhhh.....but lastly i myself got the conclusion that life without social media is smthngg what called real life with new adventure!!!goshh i got to know this at mahh early age now i can more be myself!

[@tigerscott2966]

My friends and their kids went berserk over social media.... That's the way it is in America....anything that is fast, free and easy - you own them...

[@Erica-cf1xb]

It's not free. It's bait. A trap.

[@tealmountaintrekking6141]

I like that this clip enforces the importance of self-talk. People often think they need to boost their neurotransmitter function by use of medication. Although this can be helpful for some, I think the majority of people would benefit from changing the way they think. Your thinking predicates your neurological and physical output.

[@Cherry-kc8dm]

I recently heard a quote that said our most important asset in life is our mind!! And that actually blew my mind because it’s so true- I used to think it was time… No matter how much time we have in the world, if our mind isn’t right we wouldn’t be able to accomplish much with that time. Your comment make me think of that quote because mental health is soooo important!! What we prioritize, how we speak to ourselves & how we think/view ourselves! We can only go so far as our mind in life

[@Shapanda]

“I don’t know why people are si keen to put the details of their private live in public; they forget that invisibility is a super power”

[@reginalynnbush]

Fascinating, thank you.

[@brendantaylor3570]

I know a girl who uses social media for different men every night, calls and sexts. Seems like a numbed addiction and I wonder what that does to someone over time, their view on men, sex, and always needing the next best thing. It’s like she became desensitized to anything that’s not new. Using “satisfaction” as the basis is poisonous I would think.

[@Erica-cf1xb]

She works in the matrix. If you talk to her, expect your life to be turned inside out and all the three letter agencies to be on that ass. They all have one brain.

[@laraoneal7284]

I’ve never had social media. No fb no IG YT only. No Twitter. I’m addicted to documentaries on YT and shows like this. I need to cut back on YT. I don’t need anymore at all.

[@kencyclare9097]

I’ve been off social media. It’s the constant KZbin videos that are getting me. I’m working on that now. Wish me luck everyone!

[@infiniteawaken1]

Yes same with me! No social media can't stop scrolling and commenting on KZbin videos .

[@musicandpoetry_8]

Lol same and tik tok

[@omgkekobeatz]

🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@shlty]

Thanks to social media, now we know how bad the social media is

[@rogerramjet6429]

I'll go out for days and leave all electronic devices at home including my phone. I don't need the validation, nor the ability to be contactable everywhere I go. I have a life to live.

[@tatianaa.3694]

I've deleted FB and IG but I can't do the same with youtube and for me is the most dangerous of all 😓

[@Phoenix00797]

Finally.. found my eccentric fellow soul 😊 This is one of my comments As to why not talk about KZbin and its effects 😮