One Year Without Social Media As A Gen Z

I deleted social media one year ago, and digital minimalism changed my life. This isn't some joke of a self-improvement tip, it really made a difference to my quality of life. I discuss how my mental health improved, how I gained real friends, how I have become more productive and became a better and happier person. As a genz, social media is not all bad, but I think it's more important than ever (after 1 year of being inside) to take a break from TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook.
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WHO AM I :
Age: 23🎂
Where are you from?: Scotland 🌍
What did you study?: French, Spanish and Translation 🥐
Fun fact about me: I've lived in... the UK, Spain, France, Italy and the US !
#digitalminimalism #genz #deletesocialmedia

[@christina-vu4ks]

There's a book called "Stolen Focus" it talks about social media and how it has negatively impacted our cognitive abilities! It completely changed my life, haven't completely cut out social media but slowly doing it! Great video Lucy!

[@chloe3874]

Just finished this book and I want to tell everyone about it, such a great read.

[@nqobilegumede585]

Thank you for the book recommendation, absolutely can't wait to read it💃💃

[@FrankLoconte]

Thanks for sharing Christina!

[@ebentee]

Checking it out 🙏

[@kaouther6738]

@@chloe3874 could u share the author's name please?

[@extradela]

Giiiirl im also at 15 months without IG and it feeeeeeels soooo good!!!!!!! Now I have sooo many hobbies I could cry, and to not talk about all the time we have to just lay down under a tree, best time spent ever :*

[@vinayakgupta6105]

I am sorry I maybe lost, but isn't youtube technically social media? We can talk to people, see their replies and like or dislike videos and posts.

[@LucyAlllan]

I think it totally depends, I see it as more of a viewing platform than a social media :)

[@vinayakgupta6105]

@@LucyAlllan That's great! Me too! 99 percent of the times I just open youtube to watch videos like yours! They have really changed the way I perceive my life!😄

[@khalilahd.]

Wow that’s amazing. I definitely want to do it too

[@KashishTalks]

It's calming and you can find the real meaning of your life

[@Shilly]

If you go back to it, you realise it hasn't changed, and then you know why you left. So trust me, never go back and never look back. Its insanity. The only thing I would say to protect your brand is maybe to have a website just in case anything ever happens to youtube. Much love.

[@BBartistic]

You said it. It isn't changing a bit, it won't change and when you go back to it, you can't believe in what kind of a maze you where in. True hell.

[@sleeptide3350]

@@BBartistic wdym pls explain it

[@BBartistic]

@@sleeptide3350 stop using social media for 2 weeks and then go back to it. Notice is it changed or not? Then stop using social media for 2 more weeks then go back again. Notice is it changed or not? Then you will understand what do I mean.

[@PrintMuva]

Great point. It really never changes and you feel like you made a the right decision

[@rubyomaraholt]

Yes, and you think you will have missed so much but you haven't missed anything! I took a month off of Instagram and when I came back to it I thought I would have so many messages and people asking where I had gone - I had one DM and it was my friend sending me a meme!

[@starzaniaaa]

I love seeing stuff like this! I went through and deleted my social media accounts (snapchat, tiktok, instagram, etc.) last month. By this time now the accounts have permanently deleted. As a 16 year old I took notice of the impacts social media has on people nowadays and how distracted everyone becomes. I just turned 17 and don’t regret what I did. I like the feeling of not being as distracted and seeing videos like this is a breath of fresh air.

[@plengthun3928]

Congratulations! I have deleted Instagram for a couple months around 2022 new year, I just downloaded it back lol and I know that it's a mistake because I feel more peaceful without it and now I really think to delete it again forever. 😘

[@adaalonso]

I use Instagram just 15 or 30 minutes per day. I am 18, and I didn't need to delete my accounts. But KZbin... I spend a lot of time in YT. However, I see content like this, ir podcast, or music... I think that I couldn't delete my Instagram account, but i am happy that I am not addictive.

[@plengthun3928]

@@adaalonso Yeah you don't have to delete it permanently if you can control your usage and don't feel toxic about it. I'm happy for you that you aren't addicted to social media ❤️

[@ebentee]

You don't have to delete them, you can just put them on hold. That's also exercising your will power

[@minihorses8358]

Im 16 and i deleted most of my socialmedia

[@laanwis3366]

i deleted tik tok in march 2022. since then my life is much more lighter, i guess. I see people getting distracted during the conversation. Don’t see anything good about it…Sometimes it’s bothering me. But then i’m remembering myself being as much obsessed as them. I love trees, sunrises and ideas which comes to my had because of great mental health. I had a deal with strong depression for a while (in a past), but now i’m the happiest person in the world. All at all, my life became beautifully ~right~ and warm. Now i can read books and watch films without checking my phone. I don’t care about spam-messages. Love urself and be more confident about life without social media!

[@caataa98]

I haven't had social media for more than 7 years, I deleted them because they lowered my self-esteem a lot. By removing them, you realize that you don't miss them, and my day has gotten so much longer without them, plus I feel more confident about myself! It is definitely the best decision I have ever made, now I have quality relationships with people and that makes me very happy! Nice video!

[@mechanicman3305]

Is KZbin and discord considered social media

[@danielleml]

@@mechanicman3305 I would honestly say yes since they are media (or one medium and another medium) meant for you to socialize

[@mechanicman3305]

@@danielleml thx lol

[@TYGVlogger]

@@mechanicman3305 at least on KZbin you learn things You can watch documentaries, tutorials to improve

[@mechanicman3305]

@@TYGVlogger that's what I'm saying lol😅

[@genta5897]

This is what I've been feeling since 4 months ago where I deleted social media. As you said on this video, I feel happier than ever before. I am satisfied with small things like having enough food, going out with friends and even studying. We all don't live for getting likes or new followers or comments. We should live in our own life, not somebody else's life.

[@bingeducationcentre3557]

and i can also enjoy every second from my activities.

[@Slim.01x]

Facts

[@saigespaulding2757]

What do I delete, do I delete yt? Or does that not count ofc Snapchat tiktok and instagram I’ll delete but how about message?

[@user-oc6zz8cq4v]

Personally, I haven't got any social media besides KZbin and apps to call friends on. It does suck seeing people around me getting distracted so easily, and focusing on other people's lives other than their own. Loved this video Lucy!

[@discmod6422]

youtube is the 3rd worst social media app u can have for me ive been slowly going on less and less pretty much everyday but the reason its so addictive is because you can clearly see so many things that might intrrersted you and its such easy dopamine that is so hard to resist

[@shauncastertroy2534]

I'm not taking off a year entirely without social media, but I found so much peace and clarity on my mind without using them. I am now choosing my mental happiness and living a private/lowkey life. And this is new for me, because last year seems like every moment needs to be documented and I feel like I share too much about me and it leaves me no room for myself. I love your content. Sending love all the way from Philippines!🤍🙃

[@zaydgajia3478]

It's been nearly two years for me and though cutting social media wasn't the only thing that needed to go out of my life, it was a step in the right direction. We become stronger individuals when we aren't influenced heavily by those online, being able to feel comfortable in our own skin and having the energy to go and have interests and experiences without having to tell the whole world.

[@shauncastertroy2534]

Yeah, and for the past few years, being a "youtuber", I feel like i need to share everything and I can feel that I am doing things sometimes just for the content, and I feel bad for my friends, and so I am now quitting my socials and also taking a break from youtube. It was my best decision so far, living lowkey and private🤍

[@g.diaries]

I agree with everything you said. Unfortunately, now I am fighting with my addiction to instagram. I’ve come to realize that that is the only social media that got me in a toxic cycle of endless scrolling and fomo. Also, and it’s ugly to admit, one of the main reasons why that is its because I have the unhealthy habit of constantly lurking on my crushes/exes who are not checking on me like that

[@neicolai]

I completely understand, and knoe the feeling.. just know u can change and shift your perspective/life/ & habits by surrendering to your old self. and realizing your new self is beautiful. ur worthy & ur capable of new things and experiences. A big percentage of these addictions we face is mentally which creeps into the emotion & etc... once u pin point the problem(s), the excitement & motivation is within finding the solution(s).... you got this my friend.🤞🏽👍🏽

[@BarknoorZ]

I've also stopped using social media for over a year, and it definitely helps making life and experiences more fuller, like actually learning about how your friends spent their day through their own words rather than through a few snapshots. I do have to admit though I might have overwhelmed myself with the amount of new hobbies I started I can barely keep up hehehe.

[@Madeliefschram]

hahaha same thing here!!

[@k1ssy0urh3art]

i actually found the courage to delete my social media accounts just a week ago and found myself rewatching your six months without social media vid. so glad to be here to watch your one year reflection. love this!

[@ingerniero]

Wow, that's good, that's very good! I hope to get up the courage soon, too, and be free 🙌

[@mahakmonkey]

I hope it's going well!

[@ChloeRoseHarrison]

I quit all social media while at university - the only hard thing about this decision was the fact that EVERYONE was constantly asking me why on earth I did that, social media is often the heart of university social culture. I've never felt so happy and free and clear of thought. Recently I got Instagram again, as I've started a KZbin channel of my own and thought it would be good for promotion. I hate the way its impacting me already however, and am wondering if it's really worth it. I love your thoughts on this, it echoes my experience so well.A really beautiful video and message :)

[@CiaraLynn]

OMG the part about shopping. so true!!! social media encourages us to overshare, overspend, and overstimulates us!!!

[@ninjapirate123]

do u use it?

[@KING02002]

I never used social media in my life. I m 20 years old. my peers and friends force me to use social media but listened to them. I only use KZbin

[@JaeyunYD05]

The more time I spent without Instagram or Snapchat, the more I realised I didn’t miss them at all. I found more reasons to keep them deleted than reasons to re download. Instead of using the excuse of “oh it’s to text people” I asked for people’s numbers instead. This also got me out of a lot of unwanted conversations with people I didn’t like ;D

[@PP-ri5lv]

So true .

[@farihamohamedhilmy4700]

You have a valid point

[@danielabdelmalak3211]

This video had me in tears within the first minute. Thank you for sharing. Its a nice reminder that there are people who are feeling what you are feeling and that you are not alone. 🙏🏻

[@Amy-zz2mz]

I love your videos about Social Media! Thank you! I have deleted Instagram in December and I don't feel the need to download it again. I love how it makes me see that beauty is everywhere in real life and I love the realness and heart connection about that 💕🌷🦋

[@wisdombaker9079]

i’m 2 months in without instagram and just WOW! my life is so beautiful all the time, but especially when i commit to being present and LIVING these experiences! thank you for sharing your journey!

[@dana6722]

i deactivated my ig 3 weeks ago after 2 years with a time limit of first 50 minutes, then 30 minutes. even though i hadn't spend a lot of time on social media the last years, the difference is so real. life feels a lot slower now and i enjoy it. i watched all your videos on your quitting on social media and they help me stand behind my decision.

[@ingerniero]

Hi Lucy! I love everything you say, I really do. It's just that you have everything I aspire to have, everything I pursue. But... I don't know why it's so hard for me to disconnect. And I've tried several times, I always end up logging back into my accounts. It doesn't do me any good and I always end up comparing myself too. I know that getting away from the social media would help me in every way. I hope to get up the courage to do it, very soon. I'm so glad you've grown so much, I really am. it's amazing! Thank you for inspiring (us). 🥰🌻

[@BrookeTheOutcast]

I love the way you constructed this video is a wonderful way to show life without social media, it’s as if you see things more clear and you become more present in the moment. You’re not wanting to take a picture for the internet, if you take any, it’s for yourself.

[@reginatews3859]

You inspired me last year with your detox video and I started the same challenge for myself. I am so thankful for this step! Feel so much better now ❤️

[@khalilahd.]

Wow Lucy this is just incredible I’m so proud of you!! In a world filled with instant gratification and comparison it’s nice to see inspiring videos like this. I definitely want to take a chapter out of your book and take a break from social media 💛

[@jula871]

i havent used social media for 6 months. the best decision

[@aimebiampamba4736]

Congrats, I'm currently doing it since October 2021, what a change it's been so far

[@sdelly19]

I just finished watching your other social media videos this morning and then you uploaded this... crazy timing!

[@ixchelespinosa8154]

I just had a breakdown, your video appeared on my page and I’m surprised of how calm I felt

[@Izabelabarbir]

Great video! It felt like you are speaking my words, it’s been 4months without social for me and I’m very much at peace!

[@rvdnicki]

8 months since i deleted all socials, feelin a lot better

[@eman-oh2je]

You capture and word everything beautifully!! I stopped using social media a few months ago, and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. In contrast to you, I feel like I've lost contact with a lot of people I considered "friends," but I'm happier and more content with the two friends I do have:)

[@shauncastertroy2534]

For me though, even I am not communicating with my friends online, i am now appreciating their efforts to see and talk to me in person. That is next level contact for me. Anyways, keep going.

[@juanfcalleja]

Yo llevo un año también asi, y de verdad ha sido lo mejor que me ha pasado. Gracias por reflejarlo y exprimirlo tan bien!! Nadie podria hacerlo mejor

[@avi2120]

Whatever you said in the video resonates perfectly with me. Thank you. You are amazing.

[@carolinehenderson840]

I deleted social media two years ago and everything you talk about in your video is exactly what I experienced! I love myself so much more and it’s crazy how little I compare myself to others compared to when I had social media! Like you say, life is so much more simple and you end up focusing on what truly matters rather than getting lost in a negative vicious circle! Anyways, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience on the matter, it’s good to show the world that social media is not a « must have »

[@shauncastertroy2534]

Hell yeah. It is not a must have, plus I appreciate my friends more now making an effort to actually see me and talk to me in person. Plus, there is so much peace in my head right now.

[@saramarkowicz]

Bonjour Lucie (and everyone here) ! I follow you since a while now and I have to say that the kind of content you post, is the content I WANT to see more on youtube and everywhere in general. Your video is so simple and yet so effective. Just bravo. I never had tiktok but today I just wanted so too what it was. I left after 10 minutes because omg it was ... Full of terrible videos and even the good content were lost in an ocean of wastes... I just have youtube and Instagram for professional reasons so I am not having any problem with that. Life is just so much more enjoyable when you live it and YES now my friends don't tell me anymore "oh yes I saw that on your story !". So relieving ! Thank you for this video !

[@ViddushiSharma]

This video has stunning visuals. Along with your voiceover, I enjoyed it so much! It was therapeutic.

[@LucyAlllan]

Thank you so much, that means a lot😌

[@liekelouter]

I went two months without and it was genuinely one of my happier times, i felt really at peace. i had time to be at work and do things with full attention, and when i was at home i had time to make art or watch a movie. my connections did get closer but you do need a good group of friends that are willing to stick around. but at some point i also felt lonely when i did come back realising i had missed out on some things my friends share. especially because i live alone this was a major factor to come back, it's been hard at times but i don't know if keeping yourself of the gram is also the solution. i feel it's balance. getting yourself to a point where you odn't have a need to check your phone all the time.

[@shauncastertroy2534]

Balance is everything though. But so glad you tried it.

[@nehasinha3861]

your voice is so calming and the video is put together so well, can't wait to try this out myself :)

[@pammyb1316]

Just deleted my fbook I haven’t been on for a month . I love seeing this and I do feel I have a peace now ! Great video! I also am seeing I have more time now!

[@MM-ds7eu]

This is amazing. What a way to live. It seems like you have plentiful to live amazing life, where you can take whichever turn and be happy. You have escaped the validation and judgement, equally you do not impose it on others. I am jealous how soon and deeply you understood everything. AND given I see you as GenZ I have hopes that every other generation will have more and more people like you and our intelligence, courage and care for the world will blossom.

[@AnnaSophie-ss6vz]

I always wanted to use social media less but I still was on it for soo many hours per day. Last week my phone broke and I still haven't got a new one yet & now I feel how much I love spending time on things I really do love & not being distracted for a while:)

[@anyawilding]

I have definitely noticed similar benefits to taking time offline, although social media is also how I make money- being a photographer and content creator its unfortunately essential that being said it also provides me with such an immense amount of freedom, not working a 9-5, freedom to travel, express myself, build a community- I've met such amazing friends through it. I think, for me at least, its about curating how I'm using it, selectively following people, time limits- only using it a few days a week etc. If permanently deleting it works for some that's brilliant but there are absolutely ways to find the same benefits whilst still being on it :)

[@nico_o]

Me gustó el título de este video, por que me relaciono con el, en Enero de este año eliminé mi cuenta de Facebook e Instagram, eran las que más me frustraban, y solo me quedé con whatsaap y silencié las historias, también pensé unos segundos en eliminar mi cuenta, dije ahora no sabrán de mi, pero la verdad es que la gente no sabía de mi en lo absoluto, para nada hubo un cambio en sus vidas, pero si en la mía, y ahora me siento más conectada con lo que tengo a mi alrededor. Diría que fue una buena decisión, gracias por compartir. Abrazos!

[@simplybeingme]

You don’t know how much this video meant to me. It spoke directly to me! I appreciate you! Great content and good for you!!

[@LucyAlllan]

❤️❤️

[@HenryBenedictUSA]

Not trying to sound old haha, but I'm 28 and I remember what life was like before social media. It was amazing and it's pretty sad how it's now "novel" to spend time away from internet like it's some challenge. Unfortunately though it's too inconvenient for most people nowadays not to use their phones. I have Instagram and KZbin, but I've always preferred in person communication and found social media was only useful if I was using it for business purposes.

[@saramarkowicz]

Just like you !!!

[@HenryBenedictUSA]

@@saramarkowicz in person communication is the best 😄

[@crystalwater505]

LOL you were born when the internet was a thing. You aren't old.

[@salmanur2123]

I started doing this from 3 years it worked slowly when I realized that social media have taked my life now I am enjoying life and eating with real taste and achieve my goal and managing my time I am still struggling with the social media. Haven't completely cut out social media but happy with the result

[@simonesquared]

love this

[@LucyAlllan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JasperMakesFilms]

Great video! I've been thinking about deleting social media, but after seeing this Imma go for it, thanks!

[@user-dk7rf3ez8d]

really love your story, Im about to start a 3 months without social media journey as well . Appreciate your content

[@harischris]

Every summer that I go on vacation I leave social media for a couple of months and I find it very refreshing. I might try a year off.

[@biancacsc15]

It's nice see your 6 month video off social media and now with one year because your video style had change hahaha your first video helped me to analyse my addiction to social media and I'm trying to be off it. I didn't went extreme and delete it but I uninstalled the app and just use it in the computer when I want search something specific... Doing this I started to use it more as a tool rather than a passive user that just scroll all day hahaha

[@lauramcuervo]

I absolutely love this. thank you so much

[@LucyAlllan]

Ahhh thank u🥺😁

[@chrisstallardfilms]

Really brilliant video, I've been without instagram for 18 months now and im super happy, after watching this I've now deleted snapchat and Tiktok too. Much love x

[@caitdelores1251]

THIS !!!!!!!!!!!! everything about this !

[@jackisafanofthings]

i quit snapchat in november and instagram in april and i honestly never see myself going back. its just so much more relaxing and its so nice to not constantly be updated with things i really dont care about.

[@misspenguin5211]

Thank you so much, I'm struggling right now because I'm studying accounting and I feel so distracted with social media every single day of my life! I wanted to get rid of my phone but I couldn't since I need to attend online class here😭 I really hate of what I'm becoming 😭😭 thank you for this

[@ponyboy905]

Beautiful story. Thank you. The cinematography is a breathtaking as well.

[@LucyAlllan]

Oh wow that is such a compliment, thank you😌

[@modernhepburn4784]

Thanks girl !!! Your thoughts help me a lot 🤍🙏

[@natneopit5366]

Truths expressed by Lucy very well meditated : our body is only a mere vehicle that throw us through life from one experience to another. There's no need to get too much attached to it. It would be sick and neurotic.

[@maisha8427]

Thank you for the video!

[@nias3202]

Hi Lucy! Thank you:) That's very inspiring. For me a reduction of my screen time and deleting some apps works better in the long run. I like to share something with a group and exchange information. If I left completely, the group would not function. So I feel a bit divided. I see the point that connections with friends don't have to end or get even more personal. But I'm worried about losing touch with a group and the information shared, for example without social media I probably wouldn't have gone vegan. Many protests are organized via social media. Political commitment would be less accessable. Best wishes.

[@anleeeee5554]

This is literally where I am at. I’ve been thinking about it on and off in the past few years. What’s been stopping me is what you mentioned the fear of loosing connection with my friends especially as I live abroad and also the fact that I kind of had some desire of learning how to make money online. But I feel a lot better off social media and away from my phone in general.

[@shauncastertroy2534]

Couldn't agree more. The fear of losing my friends is scary but losing my self is not acceptable. Now that I choose my mental clarity and peace and my own happiness. Plus, I appreciate my "real" friends as they try to talk and see me in person.

[@manuhca37]

The answer for the final is "yes", social media is like a poison in our lifes! Amazing video, thanks for inspiring and sharing your journey

[@vagabondlife]

Your body is not a show off.....what a line! One random use somewhere in the world is proud of you. I am sure many are. Consider me a part of your league. A charmed circle of select few.

[@theluschmaster]

Yup, removed instagram and tiktok for a couple months too (only slowly started to come back recently on tiktok) and it makes an absolute difference - highly recommend! 💙✨

[@MinecraftWillZoBoB]

This is how i always think about my friends, my snapchat is as dry as a desert, but i like it that way. When i see my friends, i talk about what we have done, instead of already knowing what we’ve done, and it feels so much better. I just recently thought of social media as a chore, and it got so exhausting. i still use it to talk to people but i care less about what people think of me

[@williamponce4052]

Only 300k views is a shame... this is seriously good for people to hear.

[@shaunak114]

This is incredible! Definitely going to include this process into the design of my life

[@saptadeepadeb4221]

It's been 24months of deactivating my Instagram and 10months of deleting my WhatsApp ..!!! I deleted because I wanted to focus on an entrance exam, but now m addicted to stay out of this chaos! I feel happier & at peace ❤ Lots of love Lucy Keep creating ❤

[@monicasaini1307]

I have kept myself detached from fb since 2015 and from IG since 2018. I am happy n satisfied 😇

[@LisetteZ3]

That was really inspiring! I just logged out of my personal accounts on instagram because of your video

[@stayhigh94]

25th May 2021 I delete my social media, the best choice I've ever done! I feel close to all the feeling you have described! Nice to know that somebody in the world think in the same way. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-nz8nb2vi4n]

Did you permanently or temporarily deleted them?

[@stayhigh94]

@@user-nz8nb2vi4n I froze social media initially thinking about doing it for a limited time, then seeing the benefits, I've been without them for over a year. Accounts exist and it would be enough to log in with a password, but I have reached the point where I have no instinct that makes me want to open social media.

[@user-nz8nb2vi4n]

@@stayhigh94 thanks for sharing :)

[@HeARTforJesus]

God Bless you Lucy, thats so awesome! Yes many times we are so focused on how we see ourselves everyday that we forget to take the time and appreciate God for everything that He has done and are doing for us. Yes it is important to take care of our bodies as they are the temple of the Lord, however, we shouldn't stress over losing weight or feeling uncomfortable in the skin that God put us in. Stay encouraged, each and everyone of you are beautiful, talented and unique individuals that God has made so don't spend your life diminishing or regreting the life that God has given you. Live a God given happy, peaceful, healthy mentally, spiritually, and physically joy filled life. God bless yall and don't give up on God's calling for your lives😊🙏💜💙 Many Blessings, grace and peace in Jesus name Amen

[@hlvisuals]

incredible video as always!! so very inspirational :)

[@spiceoflifee]

I deactivated my ig on 12 may 2022 after watching your video. Was strong enough to not even think abt reactivating it. But on 7 June I just decided to come back “and see what’s happening in the world’’ nothing new same old stuff. People posting pictures, stories for likes comments and validation there’s nothing new to them. And I am not even using it. I don’t text ppl there I just watch cat memes and that’s it. I have other modes of communication with my genuine friends. And that’s all i want. I’m thinking of deleting it forever now :)

[@Yaniis]

it’s not really worth it tbh , me too i deactivated Facebook since 2016 and now i only have messenger to stay in touch with my friends and for study reasons , i deactivated instagram since 2019 , and like you did i sometimes comeback and tell myself ‘ i left this app for a reason why did i comeback ? ‘ , social media is full of fake images about people’s lifes .. everyone wants to prove that his life is the best and they rarely take photos for souvenirs but to impress other people because they’re insecure in their own skin .. , no social media at all is not good because we aren’t cave men lol , but one app like viber or messenger or twitter where u use it for keeping in touch with what’s happening in this world is alright , did you delete ig for good ?

[@nqobilegumede585]

♥️

[@spiceoflifee]

@@Yaniis Relatable. I’ve been delaying it for so long, and I give myself this excuse “oh but I don’t even use it that much” which is somewhat true and somewhat no. I use it a lot on explore page passing time watching memes which is bad too since im not using it in my free time 🤦🏻‍♀️, then some days i get back into those toxic habits of stalking ppl, thinking abt how their life is better than me. Ugh

[@mysterionz]

A year?! Congrats!! I’ve been without it for a month and a half myself.

[@LucyAlllan]

You can do it!

[@mysterionz]

@@LucyAlllan thanks so much Lucy. :)

[@khalilahd.]

Wow that’s incredible 🥳🥳

[@mysterionz]

@@khalilahd. thanks Khalilah :)

[@KashishTalks]

Add a little bit of meditation in your life as well.

[@mirshiban]

Good to see this ,bravo

[@irenicrose]

I’m 18 and deleted my Instagram accounts last year aside from a smaller one which I use rarely. I have so much peach of mind not seeing tons of people living “better” lives, and have found myself again. I do what I enjoy without thinking what others will think. I still have Facebook for my neighborhood but never use it for posting. I never got snap and am glad about that. I work at an ice cream shop and all the other girls there spend the whole shift snapping each other and worry so much about their image and it’s sad. I pray one day they will learn to love themselves as they are and not based on how others see or perceive them.

[@plengthun3928]

I feel you

[@MiyagiMugen]

Marvellous video I appreciate that !!!

[@SincerelyNoelle_]

I felt the same way. I still kinda do. But I decided to shift my perspective use of social media specifically Instagram and turn it into an app where I can share my creative hobbies and skills. I don’t use the app daily like I used to and it has had a huge impact on my mental. So for people who don’t feel completely comfortable deleting social media or use it for a business/hobby. I think it’s good to set boundaries with yourself towards the app to regulate how much external energy ur taking in on a day to day basis.

[@mocitolocito]

simplicity is bliss ❤️

[@xpru7181]

I did go in this waterfalls years ago, and are amazing. Thanks for the video.

[@LucyAlllan]

Yes they are! thank you!

[@Alexperrin98]

I’ve stayed off social media for a week and I’ve got to say I’m not coming back no chance

[@Matthew-if7qd]

This video really spoke to me. The visuals are so beautifully surreal! Oh and where did you find the music from? It's so whimsical 🌊🌊🌼🌠🌌

[@PrinceEzra.]

Great Video !!!!

[@rivka7926]

Awesome 👏🏻, I’m going to do it ,this week, I hope I can do it too

[@PrintMuva]

First, that adobe skillshare paid off 🤘🔥 second, I Deleted my Facebook 2020 and haven't looked back 😭😭 I only use socials to stay up to date and make money. Social media is a sesspool of unhealthy thinking. It take a strong mind to beable to disconnect in this day and age. Keep up the good work

[@mohammedhafeez3182]

This video is pure Gold

[@sofia-jf8xm]

This was very beautifully said and done. I am not going to quit social media but I've been trying to use it less and make it less toxic for me

[@NIGHTYSOLIVE]

Agreed

[@joandarc441]

Mountain and Trees are lovely

[@asisthya]

In my 2nd year without IG. Life so good. Nice video :)

[@mouadlahjiri1400]

Now I am one of those who deleted nearly all of their social media, yet I believe that it's not social media that ruins our lives but it's our relationship with it, the quality of our lives depends on our relationship with things, with money, with people... You can still use social media and still have a quality life you just need to be the man in charge.

[@snakemont]

Thank you!

[@mariocabilanjr9358]

I finally found the reason why i should delete all my social media accounts. Thanks a lot!

[@BanshanMarwein]

Wow what an achievement, congratulations 😍❤️

[@athenap8828]

I love that you made a follow-up video lucy it was wonderful(: I deactivated my instagram coming up to almost 2 years pretty soon! it is truly one of the best decisions i’ve ever made for myself and my mental health. i love your content lucy and the podcast!(:

[@khalilahd.]

Same. So important to do 💛

[@athenap8828]

@@khalilahd. so happy to know that there are likeminded individuals out there!🥰🌺🌱✨

[@poojitachand2811]

Same!! Hitting 2 years in September!

[@shauncastertroy2534]

Lowkey living

[@mayteav8129]

What is her podcast ?

[@urteruddy8205]

amazing video i want to go social media free but i'm afraid of being too lonely and isolated. thanks so much

[@Lunay08]

I left in March, and I felt great until I recently went back, and the only reason I did was for some groups that I loved, but I notice myself filling up my days with social media again. Im thinking of just removing it all together, as I seem to do the best when I remove distractions from my life completely. I have an addictive personality, and I want to do myself the favor of leaving

[@nizamkhan.72]

Such a peaceful video ❤️