PROFESSOR Explains Why & How You Should QUIT SOCIAL MEDIA | Cal Newport & Lewis Howes

[@nmertes7]

Interesting case study: When I had Facebook, everyone I knew wished me a happy birthday. After I deleted my Facebook, no one ever wished me happy birthday ever again (except mom).

[@sunnygirl9691]

They receive a notice on Facebook and/or an email notice of the birthday. They send you a no-effort quick message. I would prefer a meaningful message from people who made an effort to reach out to me. 1 or 2 meaningful contacts is WAY better than 50 meaningless ones.

[@GinnyBerch]

I have my birthday hidden on fb because I was done with getting birthday messages from people who didn't really know or care when my birthday was. The few messages I get now, they mean something.

[@drophthal3867]

Yes! I kept my birthday hidden this year. And nobody wished me.

[@deedeeasten]

I love your observation. I JUST last week deleted my BD off of FB. Trying hard to use it for my business only...then off. Annnnddd ironically enough I am in the process now of deleting all that I haven't spoken to and have no chance of building a relationship with in messenger. This will be a very large # of accounts. Its so fake. My new motto is upon a friend request, if I'm not able to build a relationship with the person...bye bye. This is a great bit of info to keep in mind! Don't fidget...go take a walk! I love this!!

[@bluemoon7200]

😦

[@noneofyourbusiness5433]

Social media is exactly the same as the drug/party scene. When you’re out and partying you have loads of “friends” but the moment you stop partying you never hear from those people again. 90% of your social media friends will go away when you quit it.....they’re not really friends.

[@Bolaway]

Nice example. I realized the same through the years. The person I had as my best friend since childhood preferred to post on facebook that his dad died instead of talk to me or his friends. This is trigger my alarm and made me quit social media. When I almost died starving without a job or money, nobody in social media asks how I could be. They just want to show themselves and complain for everything you disagree. Most of people there now are cruel and don't have corage to say the same face to face.

[@mysteriousoneMM]

This is something I am discovering currently!

[@valentinasemenkova4953]

True, but that doesn't matter because its interaction in the moment, which shows how very important interaction really is.

[@JackieReyes]

So true !!!

[@AndrewEvenstar]

It's so true. Most of my social media friends are older high school ones or just people i met through the years. Not even people I talk on a weekly basis.

[@geegeegarcia]

So I woke up one morning and literally just cold turkey deleted my FB, IG and Twitter. Almost 3 months later my businesses are busier, I've attracted people into my life who are on the same high Vibrations, and even met a male who I actually have genuine interest with and also has zero social media.... Sometimes the thing that we think is validating us is actually holding us way down.....I can't see myself going back on social media anytime soon 🥳 Update 10/2021 - It's been more than 6 months and business has tripled for both my businesses. Started a podcast discussing health, wellness, and self-love. Investing this time and energy into vibrating at a higher consciousness also attracted a man I'm crazy about too!! You attract what you are, not what you want!! NAMASTE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE 😍 ❤ 💖

[@thothheartmaat2833]

it definitely seems like its all bs to sell us stuff and take from us while offering nothing of value..

[@hsquared9582]

That's amazing! You have to clear up space to receive more, and that's exactly what you did.

[@alyissathamm]

That's great I have been off for 3 weeks at my longest, woke up yesterday and deleted it again I'm hoping that I can stay off :)

[@geegeegarcia]

@@hsquared9582 indeed darling. I should've did this waaaayyyy long ago. 🥳

[@geegeegarcia]

@@alyissathamm you got this. Keep your attention on things that keep you happy and most importantly be in the moment. It gets easier each day!

[@janelleenns2596]

I have been off social media completely for 4 months now and my mental health has improved exponentially

[@janelleenns2596]

@@anthonybonifer1524 I have deleted my Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Reddit accounts. I use youtube for entertainment just as I still do Netflix. While youtube may technically be a social media platform, it is vastly different than every other platform in terms of interacting with friends/family/acquaintances. So I disagree with your statement.

[@Emily-us4gq]

@@janelleenns2596 love it

[@Booster85]

@@anthonybonifer1524 your a jackass!

[@otisobl]

Not to rain on your parade, but what you do right here is engaging in social media.

[@janelleenns2596]

@@otisobl then so it is

[@ladybird491]

( Edited)I left social media and wrote 2 books, and took lots of classes and now I have success in my life purpose. I have finished writing 3 more books, since this post was made, and 5 new poems accepted for publication and another poetry class completed. When I say I left social media it means all the chatting it up when it has nothing to do with my products or goals. For those who doubt that I wrote books, my book the last time I saw you is on the first page now of Amazon under it's main keyword which "Poetry Chapbook" I am not trying to boast just making myself clear. I can prove all this. It is almost impossible to get as much done as I have, if you are chatting on social media every day or just surfing watching videos. Please note that I don't watch youtube videos, I listen to them, which keeps my brain focus from getting exhausted. I prefer to stare at painting and photos than youtube videos, because I am a writer.

[@jenniferj6580]

@Victoria Hunter, do you have a phone to use for necessary calls?

[@vaquera9368]

@@jenniferj6580 what does a phone have to do with social media??

[@rubyv7231]

Yup I left social media about 8 years ago🙌🏼

[@sirjulis8906]

Definitely taking this leap towards success.

[@rubyv7231]

@Ronnie Quest what I think most ppl are talking about is instagram, facebook, Twitter, etc.

[@thaisdeoliveira8483]

I quit social media in 2020. All my energy and focus is on myself now. I’m happy :)

[@HarimBaller]

Same, just got in the youtube realm studying health and helping family, sometimes i consume to much then create, i guess i found another thing to work on 😋

[@ognjen8888]

So, how i can find you?

[@heathercush5096]

so now you spend time with watching bs KZbin videos and commenting them, what an achievement.

[@Diana72910]

@@heathercush5096 “bs KZbin videos” yeah you are talking about yourself because most of us who quit most social media apps, use KZbin for education purposes. There is good content here and you won’t see your friends/strangers posting stuff only to brag (unless you specifically seek that content)

[@gavin3598]

That's amazing...2020 caused many of us to change for the better.

[@osse1n]

*Digital Life isn't real. Disconnect from everything and try to use social media as little as possible, preferably using it for business or taking care of other errands. Practice mindfulness by living your real life. Take long walks and enjoy the nature, your surroundings, birds chirping, kids playing around. Cherish your time with the family and friends. Put the phone down and start living. You will be amazed how many things we miss out while zoned out. Be in the now.*

[@Just-Nikki]

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me love it, I quit all social media except KZbin and I go outside to ground myself after I use KZbin. My mindfulness practice has been life changing. We spend so much time in our own heads and it was getting harder and harder for me to stay present in my daily life and I had to make a change. I absolutely agree with you. I choose to live my best life. Namaste 🙏🏼

[@amy8486]

Thank you. Love this advice. I have been off social media for 8 months now. My friends think I've lost my mind bc I actually did it. They ask why would you do that and they say oh, don't be that person... Or say I wish I could do that. My response is, you can. It's opened eyes and my mind to how damaging too much time spent "scrolling" can be. Comparing your life to these fake personas online is so unhealthy. The only thing I use is KZbin for insightful videos like this one. I needed a break from it all. I have found I don't want to go back to it. Not feeling the pressure to post everyday and "one up" the next person has been a huge relief. I don't feel the need to take pics of my food or "check-in" while I'm dinning with friends or family, instead I enjoy the moment and have real conversations with them. It's been refreshing to say the least. Once you step away from it and become aware of your surroundings it opens your eyes to how real social media addiction is.. You see others faces buried in their phones and gives you a glimpse of how you looked when you were consumed with the digital world while ignoring everything and everyone around you. I don't expect others to stay away as long as I have. I do recommend people take breaks from it. At least be mindful of the amount of time you spend online.

[@sandra02111978]

I gave up Facebook many years ago. Still have IG, and do often question if I should give that up too.

[@jpdp3339]

"Digital Life isn't real" - love it!

[@reneerenee1783]

❤️ well said

[@Just-Nikki]

I’m 45 and I never had time management issues or depression until I started over using social media during some life changes and I started noticing both. I had to disconnect, I go onto KZbin less than 30 minutes a day and I ground myself after to be mindful and present in my own life. The impact was DRASTIC and I can’t see myself going back. We are doing ourselves such a disservice. We bought board games and have family game night now and we cook new foods together and I realized we were making eye contact more and communicating more. Kids now don’t even have social skills or respect their elders because online they are used to saying what they want as well. I could go on and on but y’all get the point.

[@reneerenee1783]

Well said. I’m 44 and totally agree with you.

[@andreaward6411]

I’m 24 and I agree. I never had a smartphone until after college. I grew depressed and anxious after signing up to Facebook during this time and after quitting it I feel a lot better. Ironically my parents also got smartphones during that time and now their looking at their phones constantly. Unfortunately, I still watch KZbin more than I should.

[@chokitamukherjee6960]

@@andreaward6411 hi Andrea I am 23 ,and I too got a smartphone and FB after going to college. I resonate with you.

[@doncoleman3904]

Exactly it’s crazy how these devilish social media’s platform turned folks into evil an mean people with no feelings of love are respect no more shit really sad

[@teccash3507]

It’s the devil I hate all social media’s platform

[@evelynsingleterry5440]

I’m on a social media detox right now. 5 days in. My rule is, I can only watch educational and important interviews like these. 🌟📖 so much growth it’s incredible.

[@Respect2theFallen]

Would u say this vid and that lifestyle is more relevant/productive now since this comment is 7 months old and this vid is 2 yrs old. I quit FB for about a yr and recently thought I should hop back on to expand my photography/videography?

[@yogajaxx8299]

​@@Respect2theFallen Don't go back! Maybe there's a better platform for expanding your photography and videography? I'm not on. it but maybe Behance? But a platform that's more focused and intelligent and you don't have to look at pointless time wasting posts, people's cats or dozens of irrelevant adverts! Good luck with your photography!

[@Respect2theFallen]

@@yogajaxx8299 thanks

[@LesleySnipes87]

your commenting to random people on a social media ffs

[@Verbsdescribeus]

I started doing this since may 2020 and it works :) good luck!

[@vanhamies8512]

Soon 64 years old, I have never had a smartphone or even a cellphone. I leave the house on my own with no gadget or connection. Some laugh at me but I like life this way.

[@AAguko]

as you should my guy 😎

[@takz0743]

I am the same. I don't want an electronic shackle.

[@makaylahollywood3677]

@@comdrive3865 When I leave the phone at home, I feel free, adventursome and powerful.

[@saber8560]

With due respect, this type of rigidity is different from Professor Newport who has learned and has access to these tools and platforms AND maintains a disciplined value-based philosophy that dictates & guides his behavior. Its not about rejecting the tools, but rather integrating them into your life while purposely rejecting the lower value items so that one can double down or triple down on the high value items through a focused and concentrated life.

[@WastedTalent83]

there is always middleground... you can bring a cellphone with you just in case something happen. That doesn't mean you have to stick to hit 24/7. People should just become BETTER humans, and control their own actions/cravings.

[@anadacruz8115]

I deleted my Facebook and Instagram 6 months ago and I feel my relationships with people have improved a lot. Now I know who my real friends are 😄 also I don’t feel any need whatsoever of having social media again, and that makes me feel free ✌🏼

[@Gigi_fromNY]

Wonderful! I’d love to do the same, but what if you work online?

[@Verbsdescribeus]

good for you... some of us are stuck on social media with work :)

[@Verbsdescribeus]

@@Gigi_fromNY same...

[@sucram1018]

@@StoicWei They won't but claim they felt better. 🙄 They literally are on KZbin which is social media but act obviously to it. This is why I don't take these videos and people seriously about this whole "I deleted social media" or "you don't need social media". It's like but your on KZbin still and of course we don't need social media but it does have value. As you said, why won't she leave KZbin then. She should 100% disconnect from all social media then. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Quora, Snapchat or whatever she uses. But she obviously hasn't so I won't take these people seriously. And notice all of the people commenting about how thwy deleted all of their social media are on KZbin still making it known. They haven't let at all.

[@sincerelysandi]

@@Gigi_fromNY it’s your job so this you need.

[@cmickie3296]

I gave it all up 3 years ago. No regrets. I own my own mind and time. Everyone should get off social media and get back to living.

[@t.l.5755]

How do you manage YT?

[@janiemiller825]

I agree ☝️/ I dropped FB & feel genuinely happier.

[@damonhayden1179]

It's been 2 weeks sinced I deleted Facebook and what I notice is that my mind is allot more at ease and is allot more focused I'm happy with my change

[@AtlasCompleXtheProd]

@@snatchinitback4635 And what have you done? lol

[@AtlasCompleXtheProd]

@@snatchinitback4635 about? I meant at all lol, other than correct people online and tell them they haven't done as much as they think they have. Yeah it's technically true that youtube is technically social media, but you also, I assume, aren't an idiot and can tell what she meant. Giving up what people usually mean when they say "social media" is pretty dope, and pointing out a technical truth is honestly not worth it if it doesn't build people up instead of bump em down

[@wplants9793]

I LOVE the idea of sitting with the discomfort of being bored, and how you can incrementally train yourself to gain more focus. And the waking, wandering while holding ideas in your head is such a great practice.

[@gareth3152]

Your ability to focus can be your USP at work

[@Jaylade]

boredom is important. read Cal Newports book Digital Minimalism

[@yegi6207]

Taking walks, especially around nature and without cellphones, is quite underrated and an excellent tool to clear your mind.

[@lewishowes]

🧡

[@musicisagoodvibe]

,,Confidence is silent, insecurities are loud....." same with the urge to be seen everytime, everywhre......

[@SM16]

I love your reply,thank you.

[@sahtemehdiavcstarkd8712]

Well.said

[@28copland]

Love this

[@teacher9882]

True

[@LoriSavingWild]

Being in Nature on a daily basis will change your life. Thanks for this great interview.

[@teccash3507]

Facts

[@P_Belle]

Yay to Gardening!

[@RiaLuna1]

What a great profile pic you have! :)

[@legacyisalifestyle]

GREAT GUT CHECK!! I just took my phone to my car. The next time I check it will be at the end of my workday. The idea of being co-dependent on social media and my phone in general is alarming to me. A few weeks ago I purchased a $5 alarm clock from Wal-Mart and I no longer sleep with my phone in my bedroom. The very thought of the attachment makes me feel powerless. Thank you for this timely message.

[@tiffanyingram783]

I found myself very anxious and sad(?) last year for no reason. I stopped checking my social media for about 4 months, and I felt so much better. Great video!

[@lewishowes]

🧡

[@kakkoifly8980]

"The competent person is quiet and easy"

[@SummeRain783]

Are you sure? People say I’m quiet and easy going but am I competent? Haha

[@zoeygonzaga3253]

@@SummeRain783 BRUH SAME

[@lindsayslifecafe7569]

I deleted my social media 2 months ago and have never felt more at peace.

[@uisblackcat]

@Anju Philiphs It’s a little but different. The comments here are often geared toward the creators, etc. You’re technically correct, but KZbin is in a different category from Facebook or Twitter.

[@Bangastarch]

Honestly considering it.. but then it’s also a business platform for my music but genuinely considering it seriously

[@Bangastarch]

@Anju Philiphs yes hundred percent .. but we are here learning something so ..

[@ajaykumara7158]

Educative Podcast for addicts

[@photoeducationbydaniel]

No you didnt you're here KZbin is another point of social media

[@jenmdawg]

I quit all social media 5 years ago and all the improvements are real but no one talks about how hard it is. I definitely had a very hard time the first year - so many people I truly love were on there and it had become the main way I kept in touch. I also launched my own business and moved out of state where I knew no one and I had an “impressive”social media presence (colleagues, etc) which I derived a lot of satisfaction from… but the most important things in life really do require time, effort and sacrifice and it’s great to have my actual values reflected in this choice to quit all social media. Just want to add my experience as it’s not always easy but yes, it’s worth it!

[@Cacofonixravi]

People have to take his message seriously otherwise they will regret it down the years for the wasted time.

[@reneerenee1783]

I totally agree

[@teccash3507]

Facts

[@4Mikes4Mindset4]

Fact

[@DavidrKun]

I have to agree, I felt I have lot so much time due to Tech, I enjoy it. But more important things in life. Unplug and go out there.

[@isha9660]

More importantly... wasted mental energy

[@laurzee]

I have been off of it for 2 years now. Best decision I've ever made. I never really cared what people I went to high school were doing, and now- I can go back to not caring. Ahhhhhhh. Sweet freedom.

[@adatbh]

Felt this

[@wisdom-for-life]

Great interview.. Couldn't agree more.. delete the social media. I really like his idea of walking and keeping focused on one idea you're developing.

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@KateFisherCrippen]

One of the best interviews you’ve had! Thank you for being greatness!!!

[@rubengazaryan2783]

@@lewishowes Brilliant analysis, thank You so much!

[@xpsxps1339]

Classic - all big philosophers walked and debated the ideas; nothing new.

[@SargonvonThule]

yeah also delete this video cuz it has robbed u from ur focus to live great, what u dont understand destroy it, so american..

[@brettmaurer1840]

The last time I felt "bored" was years ago, when I was, in fact, deep in social media. I can't stand when people say they are bored. Opportunities for fulfillment are everywhere.

[@billofhealth1661]

I believe that people do not become bored, rather they have become boring.

[@tiny2700]

Omg yes. I never understood people who get bored. I always want to say "So what you're telling me is that you're brain-dead?" :))

[@matthewphilipp6115]

@@comdrive3865 fr tho. If I have nothing to do my mind will go wild places and I still have a blast in my own imagination

[@davidu8688]

@@billofhealth1661 well that use to mean there was something else they would rather be doing but today.... Really and truly it means you're on the wrong path

[@spikeybug1]

Being bored is just a stagnant mind.

[@ladybird491]

Imagine all the books that have gone untouched and sitting in layers of dust cause people prefer social media. People think I am crazy and alien, when I say I prefer books, than social media.

[@GoferGirl]

Makes me sad to think about it. Same with all the times we have ignored our loved ones. I once forgot to pick my nephew up from school because I was 2hrs deep in a stupid political Facebook debate. I don't even remember what it was about, but I do remember my nephew asking why I forgot him and covering the shameful truth by saying I lost track of time while working on my book. Also, i have also heard that reading books teaches way more about the world than the 24hr news cycle. Without news and social media, think how much we could learn, create, and connect with what really matters.

[@ladybird491]

@@GoferGirl you almost made me cry. You are not alone with mistakes like that, and I am ashamed because I did something similar with facebook, didn't answer calls from my family and almost missed finding out that my mother died. My daughter abandoned me and her father and her best frienfd for facebook and got very addicted, our family has never been the same. she never got off Facebook even during family time and it led to so many fights until it broke our bond. My husband is very addicted to TV to the point, that the president can walk in and he won't stop watching Tv, and now we are facing a separation because he spends almost all his free time watching tv. I told him that constantly watching TV is no different than staring at KZbin videos all day, being on social media all day but he doesn't believe me. He has spent alot of our money on movies..etc and we could of went on trips. I have realized that once you break your addiction to social media, and tv and bar hopping, which is all forms of ways (people try to escape reality and get addicted), you can no longer be with people who are still addicted. I live a very lonely life now because I am reading books, and listening life advice, and want to talk to people face to face, do things with people off the internet, but everyone I know just want to be on social media. Social media and tv broke up my family.

[@deedeeasten]

@@ladybird491 wow! What a sobering comment and word to the wise. I am sorry and thank you for sharing this.

[@deedeeasten]

@@GoferGirl thank you for sharing this. I know this is painful. Its very helpful to others too. Thank you.

[@jenniferj6580]

Good for you Victoria.

[@mjb6446]

A lot of young men would benefit immensely from removing all social media from their life, joining the NoFap movement and engaging in regular physical activity. In my personal experience, these three things in unison helped to crush depression, anxiety and feelings of inadequateness and built up huge self esteem and confidence. It doesn't happen overnight but stick with and after a couple of months you will start to see serious positive changes in yourself and once that happens, you will never again want to go back to the toxic shit that was poisoning your life. It's not an easy road, at first, but it does get easier.

[@jacebeleren1703]

I'd tend to agree with all 3, except the NoFap thing. Depending on the person, NoFap may do them more harm than good. It's not unhealthy to engage in, it just needs moderation like anything else you do.

[@ThatVeganTeacherYouTube]

Are you interested in the truth? watchdominion.com if you are brave enough to learn, then, subscribe to my channel and tell me how you are evolving.

[@chris10isleyen]

Can confirm

[@23Jpro]

I quit 1 week ago and the moment I deleted it, I felt this unexplainable happiness. Had the best day in a long time. I don’t plan to ever go back but I agree with everything you said. Social media is a toxic drug that is causing depression and anxiety and for people like me that suffer from both, it is best to stay away from it completely.

[@Verbsdescribeus]

toxic shit is not on social media where you can actually block and remove...

[@Afronyx]

This has made so much clear to me. There is all this noise in my head ALL the time and I now know what it is. I will be buying this book. Reading used to be my favourite pastime I cant even focus anymore. Thanks Lewis really enjoying the show.

[@Charlie-pk3jr]

That's the biggest change for me too, not reading. I loved reading , I use to read several books at one time. Now I can't even get through a chapter. CRAZY

[@Charlie-pk3jr]

That's the biggest change for me too, not reading. I loved reading , I use to read several books at one time. Now I can't even get through a chapter. CRAZY

[@Embraceheressence]

Same girl, same.

[@angelaaaron9253]

@ Not About Beauty same here. I have been a reader since I was old enough to pick up a book to read. I have now gotten back refocused with reading books which is most peaceful and and enjoyable for me. Lewis is on target about social media, it can soak up so much time that we can be using to become more creative in discovering the purpose of God for our lives.

[@tqt252]

Is so hard for me to shot down my brain when trying to sleep.

[@benny9794]

1. Quit social media for a month and decide on how you will spend your freed up time (like interacting with other people, self-reflection, and skill-building) for me: Sports, creative, intellect (Martial arts/fitness, guitar, books, and social interactions) 2. After a month, decide how you will use the media to enhance your life as a tool. (How and when) 3. Cognitive Training for Focus: Take mindful walks where you focus on a problem (be it professional, mental, health, etc.) and meditate on solutions and ideas. Learn to be bored! Right now you are giving your brain a treat for checking a screen every time you are bored! 4. Being alone with your own thoughts give self-insight and growth and process thoughts and ideas.

[@oldsoul94395]

I deactivated my Facebook for like 3 months and didn’t miss it at all. Then I went back on there, really didn’t miss out on anything, and realized it made me feel worse. I love a simple, very private life and to see what others were doing and posting made me start comparing myself to them. So I finally just deleted it and feel good about my decision!

[@abeautifulworldnow]

I quit Facebook and Instagram about five months ago. At that time I was feeling frustrated with so many things and shared frequently thing which I thought other people could benefit from, all the while giving up valuable time. Since giving it up, I have started learning Spanish for two hours a day and learning how to invest my money for myself instead of turning it over to a mutual fund. I am earning 10 times more than my “professional” did. If I had stayed on as a Facebook/Instagram addict I would have never accomplished these skills.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Right, circle of friends on Facebook have similar interests because they keep in touch with each other. All my high school classmates are Trumpers & they always agree with each other on republican policies. I am a vegan & I post things about vegans & weight loss & usually never one like from anyone. Most of my classmates & friends eat the Standard American diet.

[@Verbsdescribeus]

great! but some are stuck on social media due to theri jobs! however, social media detox works!

[@drleety]

Most people only showing the perfect side of their life. Examples: Went to a beautiful places for vacation, boyfriend bought a nice iPhone for her etc. Hardly anyone showing the troubles they are facing in social media. This creates the false perception of life.

[@waheedkhanpresents]

I read above as ‘ boyfriend bought a nice iPhone for his cat” 🐈

[@yomama...isaverynicelady]

Yeahhh. I always see guys hotter and younger than me with tons of confidence and money and can do whatever they want. Makes me want to be like them but also feel like our young days need to be like that and if they arent you are "not cool". I think its part of the problem with American party culture in the media. People get pushed to think they should be young forever and have no responsibility and think they should feel bad if a bunch of attractive people arent waiting to sleep with them.

[@Yotrymp]

Haven't found actual info on it, but heard there's a lot of fake influencer types on Instagram going into debt just to look cool.

[@carolinekoling424]

So true.

[@jasonlee8156]

I've seen some people texting online about thier personal problems also. For some people social media is their main social outlet. They may not have any friends or people to talk to. So some of these people will share their miseries online and also whine/bitch about whatever irks them. But otherwise I will say it's a very poor substitute for a real social life. Unfortunately this can only increase with the covid pandemic. With social life pretty much restricted or gone in some cases you can't hope to see this situation improve immediately.

[@swenett1308]

I left facebook about 3 years ago and instantly I was more at peace. I won't go back. I aspire to live a quiet life, minding my own affairs and building myself.

[@Embraceheressence]

I recently deleted all my social media apps except for KZbin. And I honestly feel so much better! I feel mentally energized and I feel like I’m ready to take on anything. This video is very informative, thank you!

[@pieter9058]

YT is social media. I'm quite addicted to hundreds of channels and reading all comments.

[@lizzzarduh]

@@pieter9058 I am too but I think it’s not as bad as scrolling through Instagram and facebook they’re more like instant gratification

[@shamarialonz6929]

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[@sherrysherry1083]

KZbin is the only one I kept too. I use it for studying. It’s amazing and fun. The other ones were too communistic for my personality.

[@ThecreativeTolu]

This makes me remember when I was younger, about the age of 15. I wasn’t on Instagram and even though I was on Facebook, I couldn’t afford internet to always be on Facebook so I spent majority of my time alone with myself. I finished high school one year earlier and I was pretty much waiting to turn 16 so I could start university. In this period, I remember I wrote a lot (I’ve always liked writing). Now, I don’t write very much, I have all these ideas, I write them down But I don’t actually sit down to write these stories. I’m no longer as focused as I used to be. Thank you for this video 💞. I really need to detox from social media and go back to find my inner passion, my inner voice and inner creativity

[@clarisaojedaleon3653]

DO ITTTT

[@chrisvids1820]

I feel similar, trying to find my inner peace as well. Honestly I've been feeling the urge to not use a phone for a set amount of time, like a month or so. Recently I deleted FB from my phone, it's been a great step

[@shamarialonz6929]

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[@teacher9882]

Hi Did you and how’s it going?

[@PussycatVlogs]

Omg same, it's crazy how much I used to write and now "I don't feel creative" due to Social Media.

[@LA-lq1zf]

I’m a visual artist and I miss when Instagram was about photography. But my love and care for my mental health is more important than being on Instagram just to satisfy my artistic visual needs. Which literally gave me headaches and vértigos for scrolling so much. I’m on day 7 of my no Instagram and I’ve already done so much I even got a new job :) time to get in shape for summer. Wish me luck guys lol

[@Misty_Mist7]

Any updates?

[@stephensaul3148]

I dated an Instagrammer for 6 months - MOST of the time, it was her and her phone and me... NEVER AGAIN... we couldn't sit down together without her taking pictures of every single meal, or coffee and cake every single time... Bye Bye and good luck baby.

[@RiaLuna1]

Hahah damn that’s insane 😂

[@EdjeMr1975]

Phone Junkies

[@olas591]

I meet a model and her social media is always about her picture in new york and all that but her life was a complete misery. Always without money or not much at all, she had to work at a restaurant to cover all her life. Fucking egocentric useless IDIOT.

[@saramarkowicz]

OMG I know how that feels

[@SummeRain783]

Omg that annoys me so much. I have friends who use social media but probably not that obsessed. Every time we go out to eat I have to first wait for them to take the perfect pictures and then we eat. I see food and I just want to eat it! Who ever came up with the idea to take picture of it??? Loool. Can I eat the picture later and taste the food? If so, then maybe I’ll re-consider.

[@victormendoza3295]

I'm learning Guitar and putting it on youtube. I'm also writing a book, 180 pages so far.

[@masabozicfilm]

Good for you Victor!

[@dicktillotson1431]

I guess you're still looking for a dopamine fix of some "Good for you's", and thumbs up's!😂🤣😂

[@versatale]

@@dicktillotson1431 ahhaha come on, dont be like your name!

[@andrewizard8285]

Well done Vic 👊🏿

[@j_freed]

Dick Tillotson - people never stop looking for validation and learning with others, this is all about supporting the doing of actual things rather than than fake Instagram stuff... One is healthy, the other is twisted.

[@oh.Zala_]

the three truths that i discovered in my life: 1. be a honest, realist, optimist 2. do not multitask 3. life is about adventure and experience (it was longer with further explanation when i answered in my head, but wanted to share what i came up with, for the sake of it)

[@belindamarie3222]

So glad you mentioned not multitasking as I am so bad at it. And often feel pressure to do it...especially living here near nyc..people are all on 98 speed doing so much at one time. It's exhausting to even watch..LOL. I like your approach much better :)

[@Shaneka_Kay]

yea I like multitasking but I realize its not always good. I came up with a list of 5 focuses out of 25 things for my life right now and I am sticking until it gets done. When I have too much going on at once its gets too overwhelming and nothing gets done, or gets done to a certain quality without burning yourself out.

[@mindy561]

yes YES yes

[@juleeanng]

It has already been studied that multitasking is not so good for the brain. I ddnt save the links nor vids. Just research about it

[@jennifer6833]

I’m currently taking a social media break, I do this twice a year, Lent and Summertime. It’s very relaxing, and it takes about a week to adjust too, well worth it. Makes time to be creative and be a lot more present. You see everything very differently when disconnecting, the perceptions are better, less attached to a device is better.

[@amylee9]

Do it permanently . The earth will keep spinning.

[@Emily-us4gq]

That's awesome

[@terryc4590]

I am comfortable being alone and have multiple hobbies to keep me busy to get through this pandemic. I’m lucky because there are many people who can’t adjust to being alone while shelter at home edit with nothing to do.

[@agametedua]

Even with half a mil in views, this guy's wisdom is still underrated. Thank you, Lewis!

[@amateruss]

If you still use social media to flaunt your seemingly "flamboyant" life then you probably still have issues, mainly insecurity issues.

[@lifeobstaclewarrior2685]

It’s true. And I’m sure it’s my side with my fitness posts and activities. I need to work on that.. 😞

[@lifeobstaclewarrior2685]

*my ISSUE

[@Esther-ps3vx]

I know someone who flaunts her wealth every single time on FB. Her new this and her new that and her experiences an expensive restaurant and expensive holidays. Sad that she needs to show people how well off, she is on FB. What a way to live.

[@a.k.emerson424]

So true. I haven't posted a picture of my family or myself in almost 5 years. Time to get rid of Facebook once and for all it seems.

[@carineilan7986]

@@lifeobstaclewarrior2685 awareness is everything so good for you!

[@TheeDrGroyper]

People look at me like I am an alien when I tell them I no longer have any form of social media. When I left social media, I instantly became relieved and at peace and felt a huge sense of freedom, I increased my net income by 50% and was less distracted in life in general.

[@a.s8003]

That's awesome! Good for you ☺️ I'm doing the same and it feels great!

[@LISLOVESTRUTH]

Lewis is such an awesome interviewer. He gives the guest time and space to answer thoughtfully and meaningfully. Also, this professor is a great communicator. His face looks open and empathetic the entire time that he's sharing his ideas and hearing Lewis' feedback

[@lewishowes]

👍

[@StudentsCanIHelpYou]

He is My favorite Author. He has changed my Life completely. 💕

[@manishsandbhor9997]

No you changed your life With cals help man

[@marcosbinda639]

check out atomic habits by james clear.

[@manishsandbhor9997]

@Susan Cross hi

[@tmcginnis21144]

Do you help with weight loss

[@ngot5]

Lb

[@zinhlemyenithecareercoach]

I’m highly productive at work now that I’ve stopped using social media.

[@dulcem.hernandezg.4449]

That's so true... It's my second week and even sleep better.

[@thabisodiphare8647]

its been a week since i quit instagram.

[@Verbsdescribeus]

glad you realized that :)

[@yeralydosmaganbetov4878]

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[@hridayeshsharma539]

When I use too much social media I feel literally depressed because it's not me who is control at that time. It's like I'm being controlled and there is nothing I can do about it. That's what social media does to you!

[@ifeawosika966]

I quit my social media. Too many zombies claim to be "friends"

[@10RBREEZY]

@Dave K wild!!!

[@fernandoalarcon8534]

c'mon friend.

[@starlettehandy4331]

I totally agree.

[@bradley3549]

Commenting on KZbin is basically social media. You wanted people to like this comment. To comment their support. That is social media in a nutshell. If you watch KZbin like people watch TV - then it's just media.

[@ifeawosika966]

@@bradley3549 You failed big time. KZbin has a large majority of like minded folks sharing ideas. Who cares for likes? Just sharing my experience. Can I post pics of where I am, the food I'm eating, and what I'm for for friends and family to see on youtube? No, then shut up and quit projecting.

[@CandyxZombie]

I deleted fb only two months ago and two of my friends have said to me "hey, I notice you don't have fb anymore, are you okay? Do you feel bad or something? " and my answer was: "why I shouldn't be okay just because I don't have fb?". And thinking about this literally I feel more freedom now. I've seen ppl deleting social media one week or two and then back to social media because they feel the need of posting but I think the real goal of deleting social medial is don't feel the need of posting or the attention of strangers.

[@masabozicfilm]

well said !

[@ProseAndPetticoats]

"Few people have the courage the be alone." Something I've been saying all my life haha. Spending time alone with your thoughts is so important. I love being alone and I love zoning out. I won't quit social media because a lot of my sales as an author and a musician come from being present online. I think it's important to know HOW to use social media and really regulate your time on it. I never scroll on Facebook - I only post. And I regulate my time on Instagram. I also often turn of the WiFi on my phone just so I can get a break :) If I wouldn't be an author/musician, I'd delete everything for sure. :)

[@Veselinov21]

Couldn't agree more! These days it is very important to have a social media when you're a performer so people can find you.

[@Vinegarissweet]

Good stuff. I'd suggest to ppl that if they absolutely had to use social media for business to follow zero. Don't scroll like you said and you can still engage with ppl that reach out to you. That away you don't waste a lot of time on it.

[@SplashCannonball]

Maybe. But podcasts and video broadcast are great tools! :)

[@ProseAndPetticoats]

@Zumba Flower It works for me 💙

[@minimalmillionairemom]

I feel so fortunate to be older and not have grown up with a cell phone or social media.

[@teccash3507]

Facts

[@annasenior6969]

Yes it seems stressful somehow because it never stops

[@littleblackbabycat]

Me too🙌

[@ladybird491]

I am glad to have grown up when there were book clubs instead of social media (clubs within clubs). 🤣

[@eggshell99]

I’m in my forties and found out I was dumped by a 60+ year old via his 30 year old girlfriend Instagram. I wish I hadn’t joined social media because during the 90”s and early 2000 I would have never known about such things. It hurts more to see it on social media.

[@user-onyoutube868]

This is the most valuable video regarding social media that I have ever watched. The presenter has his priorities in proper perspective. Being there for your family is the most important gift you can give them. Making real connections with phone calls, cards, etc. shows a level of caring that can't be conveyed in any other way. Showing up speaks for itself where responsibility is concerned. Well done gentlemen.

[@HenryCrescini]

Great video! No clickbait title, no stock images in between, just two men having a great, thoughtful conversation one can really take something from. Thanks a lot, Lewis and Cal!

[@lewishowes]

So happy you are enjoying the content. I would love for you to subscribe and leave me a review here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id596047499

[@gabyt8865]

I stopped looking at fb because most my friends were very political and I didn't agree with them. I didn't want to unfriend people just for that so I just decided to stop going on FB . First I resented those particular "friends" but now I think they did me a favor because I just never went back and I don't miss it ...

[@nyat5413]

Same. I got tired of debating people over opinions. Just social topics that I have a different view on than most. I had better things to focus on within myself. When I left FB it was the best. Haven’t been on since New Years Eve

[@conniewatson9658]

Same reason why I went off. Way more peace in my life without it.

[@spikeybug1]

You never get anywhere with arguments on fb

[@rocsund]

i deleted my FB account last 2013 and that’s the best thing I ever did

[@drewyetti]

I’ve deleted Facebook and Instagram back in 2017 and deleted Twitter at the start of 2021. I never looked back and i actually felt better as being on those social media sites was a waste of time and exhausting, not to mention depressing on having to compete and compare with other people lifestyle. But they biggest revelation is that you never really had many friends and the people you have on Facebook don’t really care about you.

[@memyself-nd-i]

I quit social media and I couldn't be happier for doing so. I hate social media and life is much better without it

[@gurveensidhu5319]

true'

[@MidwestBoxin]

I literally just broke up with a girlfriend who is 25 this year, ( I am 30) and she wants to be a "Social Media Influencer" instead of build a life lol FUCKIN WOW. lol I am def glad I was born when I was so I can decipher between both lifestyles. Young enough to understand social media, but Old enough to know this is NOT the way we should be. This is what big brother wanted.

[@townbythetown]

Man the term influencer really boils my blood. These people should be more focused on at least influencing loved ones with positive actions than trying to get approval from fake friends on a stupid app. Crazy how many relationships these apps ruin but shit man maybe it made her show her true colors and you dodged a bullet

[@patstenspeed]

same man.

[@redonionsyummy]

Find someone who has non digital passions/hobbies.. dating her was a valuable experience to understand what you don't want 👍

[@DougHinVA]

you are still failing to key in normal English sentences... go proofread your post.

[@olas591]

I meet a model and her social media is always about her picture in new york and all that but her life was a complete misery. Always without money or not much at all, she had to work at a restaurant to cover all her life. Fucking egocentric usless IDIOT.

[@karek4635]

It's been over a year since I deleted FB/IG. My social life has sorted itself out in the best way. Crystal clear priorities now. Mental health improved, lost 10 pounds I didn't realize I needed to lose automatically, better intimate life, better connections with our kids. Less BS and "static" noise running in the background of my mind.

[@RobinDavisStudio]

Brilliant. Loved this interview. As an artist, the quiet moments, the walks in nature, the meditating, the time to just sit quietly is when the real ideas flow.

[@DianthaV]

**deletes Facebook and Instagram** **KZbin addiction activated**

[@yveqeshy]

excatly this, getting over YT addiction might be harder

[@PitterPatter100]

I started watching YT recently because I wanted to educate myself about US politics. Now I'm constantly on YT and I need to stop.

[@dogjeepmeat]

Zzaaactly!

[@MalcolmCookInk]

KZbin reliance is like the older generation and network TV though. right? The difference is they were programmed by TV schedulers etc and on here you're being programmed by a supercomputer that is having a few billion people making similar choices.......

[@PitterPatter100]

So true!!! And even more addictive and time consuming.

[@TrollMeister_]

In one of the videos I watched on KZbin, Steve Jobs said focus is the art of saying No. Just say no, no, no..to everything but the task at hand.

[@yvonnes8701]

Slack gives you anxiety-you’re forced to constantly be on and responding to people when you have work to juggle at the same time.. and many times you don’t have to answer right away and people do not know how to be more considerate with their behavior of questioning

[@manuelr1405]

so true i'm happier after quitting FB. people don't even converse anymore.

[@noellemartin6332]

i was addicted to fb, and in 2016 i terminated my social media accounts, and got my life back.

[@VivVal33]

Every word coming out of these two gentlemen are like me trying to express myself. I wish everyone in this planet would watch, actually listen, and change something about their lives. Maybe a small solution would be to schedule time blocking three times a day without any tv or screen in front of us. Thanks again Lewis, the world needs more down to earth people like you. Blessings from Miami.

[@nicolegenerale]

yesss i agree. he is expressing exactly what I think. It'd be awesome if we could all change this part of our lives.

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

We should all reduce the amount of social media that we consume. 🔥

[@miinxxx]

it’s better than to just quit it all together

[@j_freed]

We should not allow it to consume us at all.

[@miinxxx]

@@j_freed social media isnt all terrible. It has its good things where u can keep up with friends that you don’t get to see often and even make new ones and such. You just need to know how to limit yourself so that you’re not all consumed in it to the point where it affects your mental health and well-being.

[@yasuotanaka4636]

remove completely it's a brain washing machine that makes people lifeless, heartless, egoistic shits

[@yasuotanaka4636]

@@miinxxx it's not keeping up it's just lying to yourself, you have no idea what they're doing just a getting a glimpse of fake reality they want to present you, while you're losing on real life and wasting time and energy to do something meaningful

[@alinakant2960]

My phone was broken once and I did not have one for almost one week! I have never felt so free and smart in my whole life! Smart because I was getting things done! It was like snipping my fingers! I had everything done instantly! While when I got my phone fixed it took me days for simple assignments that can be done in a few hours!

[@kristenf8825]

Thank you for this video. I'm facebook "fasting" for Lent and am thinking about deleting permanently. It's sad and I feel ashamed when my son asks me to not look at my phone. It's time for a change for myself and especially for my son so I can be an example. Thanks again for a great reminder!

[@rachaelmccarl]

Good for you. I hope you do. It takes a lot of courage to admit something like that, so if you can change it now you won’t have a life of regret. On a positive note, deleting these things is pretty easy and effective! You can do this!

[@marcuscross8051]

I find it such a shame when I see people walking while looking at phones. If you can't go for a walk without looking at your phone, something has drastically gone wrong. People will do anything to avoid being with their own thoughts. It's especially sad if I see a young mother with a child, and she's on her phone. That child is going to grow up being paid no attention to at all.

[@rachaelmccarl]

It’s a painful thought, the neglect because of the stupid phone.

[@lucybellescott7531]

It's a shame to see a mom pushing their toddler around the trails with trees plants people & dogs, yet the child is looking at a screen .. getting addicted early on.

[@Skeptigal1]

Or a pet owner walking a dog, completely ignoring it.

[@Verbsdescribeus]

i saw a lot of comments of how free people feel without social media... good for them! just remember that many others are stuck on social media with work! social media is like a street that connects places... you either choose to cross that street or you stay aside and watch others crossing, colliding, jumping on it... technology needs to come in your favour not the other way around... ps: this year i learnt to reduce my time spent on social media from 8 hours to 4 :D life is great :)

[@lisar.2549]

This guy cracks me up. He’s just naturally smart enough to never do dumb things.

[@FretfulBadass]

🤭

[@brennonguilbeau569]

A know-it-all?

[@jjones1988]

Keep up the truth! Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.

[@waterheaterservices]

Amen so be it

[@citrineforme]

I gave up social media including FB in 2010, and still going strong....11 years later I'm motivated to see just how long I can go without it.

[@rhondajo7822]

THE TEMPTATION IS THE KEY TO FREEDOM..... I've been contemplating that statement for several days and it finally made sense while listening to this conversation. In relation to this topic of social media and the sense of outside manipulation, loss of control over our lives and the resulting anxiety brought a clear understanding of the statement, 'the temptation is the key to freedom". I realized that the answers are always inside of me but I just have to access the unformed questions yet to be asked.... like playing a game of Jeopardy! For me the question I need to ask was, "WHY do I FEEL I need to check in with Facebook or Messenger? WHAT do I FEEL I will miss... how will I be left out or deprived of something "good"? WHY am I feeling anxious about not being included in the "prize" that is offered as social media bait?" And for me the answer was I was being TEMPTED by an age old NEED/DESIRE to be "wanted", to be "valued", to be a "part of the family". Early experiences of rejection and abandonment have always been present just below the surface, like subcutaneous fat!

[@GoogleAccount00]

💯🔑🎯

[@TheGregWestJr]

I feel anxiety lifting off of my shoulders as I watch this video. Nice!

[@teccash3507]

Facts

[@selenajet6525]

I really love how Lewis Howes interviews. He LISTENS and asks the right questions!

[@Dbb27]

He’s amazing. I love his shows.

[@StephaniRoberts]

Love this. Especially the wandering walking...I do that daily at least once and it makes a huge difference. I listen to books or podcasts for some of it or just nature. My ringer and alerts are always off and this allows so much time work things through and allow ideas to flow in. It’s amazing!! Do it enough and you WILL crave solitude and moving in nature.

[@nerudaearth8815]

it's the best feeling

[@MTGoddard]

" I will only have you if you are sweeter than my solitude " Warren Shire

[@notsobasicbecki658]

I'm so glad I found this. I needed this right now. All the censoring lately, I've made up my mind I was giving social media too much power in my life. I deleted FB, Twitter, Instagram, Snapshat, and even Spotify a week ago. Left KZbin because we use it for my children's schooling and such. I want to be more present and take my power and mind back. I appreciated this talk. Thank you.

[@Mariana-st2kr]

It depends on how you use it. I unfollow toxic stuff and only use it for positive stuff and I learned a lot, for instance another language, because I chat a lot with people from other countries. People with similar interests (Music, art, history). Social media was very positive for me. I also learned to play bass watching youtube.

[@mcat823]

I agree that if you are using social apps in place of actual intimate relationships, or as external validation, the problem isn’t the app. The problem is how one see his own self worth, and that needs to be internal. Fear of intimacy isn’t the fault of FB. Its like blaming the alcohol for alcohol addiction. If you use it to fill needs incorrectly, then well, you had self worth issues long before social media. The point should be self fulfillment from internal rather than external sources. And CPTSD healing so we aren’t looking for validation in the first place. The internet is amazing, use it for porn or to take piano lessons. That’s on the user, not the sites.

[@PARADOXsquared]

I agree that there's a balance. It's also great for finding niche (or marginalized) communities that can be hard to find otherwise. I think we just need to work on bringing those communities offline also.

[@PleaseNThankYou]

Ok, I would love to hear you two come back to this subject in 2021 !!

[@FreeSpirit47]

8:29 That's a profound statement. People are afraid to be alone. I'm alone 95% of the time. After a long marriage became abusive, I left, then divorced. I was alone for the very first time in my life. Coming from a large family where not only did I have to share a bedroom with 2 sisters, we all slept in the same bed, shared dresser & closet space. When I left my parents home to serve in the military, I always had 1 - 3 roommates. Then, when I married, I had 4 children. When the divorce was final, I lived completely alone for the first time in my life. It was terrifying! It took some time to adjust, a few years! Letting myself adjust to it was key. The single & dating world had changed so drastically in so many horrible ways. After a couple years, I decided to get out there. It was even more horrible than I had thought. Married people acting as if they were single, all the lying, cheating, demands for immediate sex. It was a real shock for me. I got my heart broken probably a dozen times, had 4 stalkers. 9 years ago, I moved to another state. I thought that a change in location might be a good thing. A guy from my past found me online, convinced me to give him another chance. Just when I thought that dating could not be worse, it became much worse. After that ended, it was clear that I would be much better off single & living alone. When i used to hear other girls talk about how horrible men are, it was really repulsive to me. From the bad experiences, I saw that I was starting to think like them. Hating on someone based on gender makes zero sense. At that point, I stopped dating at all. Guys were still asking me out, I made a promise to my heart that I would never let her be shattered, ever again. I still get asked out, yet, it doesn't interest me. I poured myself into working out & working from home. Becoming more fit & toned while building a pretty sweet nest egg! Because of the USAF, I speak 5 languages fluently, so, I use that skill to support myself. It's very isolating, it pays well. If I could, I would be around people more, yet, this is my life. I have adjusted to being alone 95% of the time.

[@NefariousSpineLizard]

Oh my god, I can relate on so many fronts but as someone who is chronically ill.. I just can't live alone. I'm better off dead honestly

[@FreeSpirit47]

@@NefariousSpineLizard Aw. So sorry you are dealing with chronic illness. That has to be so hard to live with. I hope that the people in your life love you & are taking care of you.

[@adatbh]

Wowww this was a rollar coaster but thank you I’m so glad I’m knowing all this now gives me internal peace gonna discover new hobbies Declutter And just change my number Also vibe in peace too

[@FreeSpirit47]

@@adatbh The key component to having peace in my life was to allow myself to adjust to being single & celibate. Not at all hating on men, more like loving the peace I have in my heart which was ruined when I allowed a man into my life. I had a wonderful grandfather, a very caring, patient male supervisor in the USAF. Last yet definitely not least is my son who has grown into a fine man with respect for himself & respect for women. He overcame his life challenges to become educated, to work in his career of choice, choose a wife carefully. I have several male platonic friends who understand that it will only ever be platonic. I would sacrifice my own life for any of these wonderful men As a completely single woman I can indulge my passions for art, for creativity without anyone bitching about how much $$$$ I spend my own money on art supplies or the time I spend on my projects. Traveling is also a passion, I can pick up and go whenever I wish for as long as I wish. I work online so I can take my work with me if it fits into my fun travels. It was very difficult, time consuming, to build my life for myself. It was also very much worth it to become the free spirit I had dreamed of being.

[@adatbh]

@@FreeSpirit47 bless your soul This gave me a wonderful sense of peace inside thank you I plan on moving places next year for uni I would also get a dog since I’m kinda friendless now and but I’m using this year too work on myself then next I’m going to do so so much better

[@sheri8331]

I stumbled across your video while being mindless. . . mindlessly watching and mindlessly on my computer. The truth hurts. This whole thing has been the worst thing to hit my family and is frighteningly overwhelming for how to overcome.

[@vanHoey]

Lewis is one of the best interviewers around today.

[@morningdewacademic]

Dr. Cal Newport is truly amazing and a genuine individual. I absolutely loved "Deep Work", and he's so right we need to keep off of social media and put in the dedication and focused work for even an hour at a time and then take a break. I personally prefer to study for two hours and then break, but everyone has to find their own system. Awesome interview!

[@Ирина-н3ф1щ]

It's the second video with Cal Newport that I've watched recently and I'm so fascinated with the topic. I get so much inspiration from the people who promote this mentally healthy offline lifestyle. Totally agree with the things he says. I'm considering restricting the time on social networks and I think using desktop only for social media is crucial.

[@vedaperez3359]

This is so true , I been telling my teenagers how important it is for their own future to get away from social media and focus on their life better✌️

[@Verbsdescribeus]

teenagers are intoxicated with internet since all this online school classes anyway...

[@teacher9882]

Did they listen ?

[@aravis_]

After quitting actively being part of social media (I turned some profiles private, so my personal friends can message me stuff there) I lost so many followers and "friends" from there, just for not being active anymore and I've never felt happier.

[@TearingDownIdols]

I've encountered a host of millennials whose personal relationships are almost exclusively restricted to social media. As a result they're clueless when it comes real life interactions and relationships, yet they think they have it all figured out and that the entire world revolves around them. It's a warped perspective, and I honestly believe that if they were ever to lose social media they'd fall apart. The dependency is horrifying. They live in artificial digital bubbles.

[@Emily-us4gq]

So so scary makes me worried to have kids one day, what will happen to them ?!

[@TearingDownIdols]

@@Emily-us4gq All depends on how you raise them. I have six. None of them have any electronics aside from MP3 players.

[@jewelsbarbie]

I wholeheartedly agree with your comment. I went to a restaurant and witnessed 4 girls video taping themselves receiving their meals, uploading posts and pictures of their meals to social media, and they spent the rest of their time with their faces buried in their phones and taking photos of themselves holding their food. They never once put down their phones and talked to each other. It was so odd and sad.

[@TearingDownIdols]

@@jewelsbarbie Geez... that's terrible. Downright depressing.

[@Fighting_Fatigue_117]

@@jewelsbarbie I remember my Staff sergeant from when I was in the army cadets saying he saw four girls in a restaurant laughing on their phones (they were texting each other) he spoke to them and said "why don't you all just say what you're texting out loud?" I don't remember what they said back.

[@ennvee1989]

I purchased his book how to be an A student around 10 years ago.Glad to see Cal Newport is still out there doing big things!

[@mattanderson6672]

Thank you! Thanks for not interrupting too much on this Lewis Great interview

[@amy8486]

Wish there were more Cal Newports in the world. Thanks for sharing Lewis

[@amy8486]

@@lewishowes Hi Lewis! I'm glad you asked. I respect Cal's dedication to giving people his full attention & not allowing social media distract him from the important things in life. I've personally been off of social media for 8 months now, with the exception of KZbin, and it's the most freeing feeling. It was difficult to break the habit for the first few weeks but now I don't want to go back to it. I'm sure I will get back on Instagram in the future. When I do I will be mindful of the time spent there. Everything within moderation, right? Keep up the great work! Love your content.

[@teccash3507]

Facts

[@artsiecrafty4164]

I went about doing this in a different way. I knew I had been avoiding the really hard work of learning to draw. I went to art classes. But I also required myself to draw for at least be hour every day. I did or placed the drawings in a bound sketchbook. I dated them all. I am on my seventh filled sketchbook. My work has proved greatly. When the lockdowns hit, there were no more classes. I kept up the drawing and painting at home. I fixed up my studio. I started doing old master copies. I had a full life, even though I live alone. Lots of peace and joy. I also went for walks and got really good at home cooking. I lost some weight. Now that social media is so prejudiced towards my political persuasion and was censoring me, I spend much more time away from it. Thanks for the mention of Pinterest. I never used it before, but maybe I can start on it for my art. I don’t have to keep myself off social media. I’m just not interested.

[@happinesshotel5375]

I quit social media. I still watch KZbin videos because I love learning. I’m not wasting my time with video game stuff. Just podcasts and self help. I do still have my Instagram for my birds, I can tell you I have more time in the day for learning and working.

[@lookintothesoul1560]

I’ve been off social media for a week now and I’m already seeing the positive benefits. It’s like a heavy cloud has lifted. Social media has gotten very heavy these past years, but more so in 2020. It’s like there’s cyber wars now.

[@violet6848]

Loved this discussion! Social media is so toxic and damaging. Also side note: Cal reminds me of Jason Bateman! Lol

[@russellhelton2255]

You are definitely right and he does look like Jason Bateman

[@violet6848]

@ching chong I’m sorry, what? Lol

[@SplashCannonball]

Omgosh....he DOES! LOL

[@violet6848]

@@SplashCannonball right?! Lol

[@thembinkosisithole2053]

the book 'deep work' is a blessing. 14 months no Facebook, I don't suffer from FOMO anymore. enjoy running and my communication skills improved.

[@Atheria444]

I've quit social media a few times and VERY few people made an effort to keep in touch. Social media is shallow. Hell, they won't even email you as that's too much effort. They want to only use Facebook Messenger. My friend knew this guy with over 4,000 "friends" but when he died, only 7 people came to his funeral. My only issue is that I do need social media to market my spiritual work. But, I may delete it anyway.