Social Media Is Destroying Your Focus. It's Time to FIGHT Back.

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

What is your go to distraction?📲

[@simeonbennettphotography]

Instagram

[@Jesus_isb3tter]

Insta 🥲

[@alexmerenda315]

Instagram and KZbin!

[@HarryLovesHermione]

I grew up when social media didn't exist and I would love to go back to when it didn't exist. Not knowing what people were doing with there lives and no comparing to others. I rather live my life without social media and without having my cell phone. I even got a lock box for my cell phone and love it cause I can focus on other productive things also I can sleep better

[@AngelicWitch444]

@@susannahfriesenofficial when I’m watching a video or a movie I like to do something creative like sewing or jewellery but I’m not sure if that affects my attention span :(

[@lorenarivas7135]

I recently got a new job where I work from home. This was a big change for me, in my previous job I was busy 24/7. Now, that I have more time on my hands I've been trying to implement ways to improve my health from walking/jogging during lunch to cleaning up my house every day. However, once I finish all that I'm left with so much time I don't know what to do, so I start scrolling on all social media and try to watch videos but my mind is blocking it. I used to love reading, I was obsessed with it, and now I'm going to use that free time to implement reading!

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

Thats awesome! It's so easy to get caught up in the doom scroll, and spend like an hour just scrolling mindlessly.

[@Kedda21]

My problem is reading comments while watching a video. Also looking for other videos while watching a video. Off topic, where is your cream purse from? It's so cute!!

[@jrb1737]

Same

[@alisonlawrence2636]

I replace my phone with simple knitting and solitaire with real cards. I can give people full attention while doing these❤🎉Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas

[@Arwenn-edits]

Reading is a good activity to improve your attention span, but it depends on what you’re reading, cause if it’s a writing style or genre you’re not interested in, you won’t be as invested and it’ll be a lot harder to stay focused. But once you find books you enjoy, you’ll exercise that part of your brain, and eventually, digesting more difficult forms of literature will get easier. (This applies to movies as well, but with films, it helps if you have not seen the movie 100 times - that’s usually my problem 😅)

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

This is true! It has to be something you're interestef in!!

[@conniedaisy2278]

Yes the attention span definitely makes me really anxious as I am constantly worrying about a billion things at once!

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

oh no!!

[@vivi-dn2sz]

Great video! I think my biggest distraction is my phone (Instagram) and youtube. I work from home and I really struggle to solely focus on my work, without having a video play in the background.

[@Gooeybrowniebaby]

I have found guided prayers extremely useful in fixing this problem. I use the app ‘Pray as you go,’ run and maintained by the Jesuits based in London and their team. Many a time, You’re invited to just sit with God and do nothing. There is a daily devotion as well as other types of retreat-like prayers. For all you Christians out there.

[@booklozz]

I tried out the pomodoro technique recently for the first time and it was a huge help! I got so much more done because I was focused. I have slipped on using it lately, but I definitely want to keep doing it

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

Yes! I want to implement it myself more!

[@larryfleming3rd]

I’m early! Thank God for this video. The way you attribute fact to faith is edifying, and I receive it so much better. I’m going to work on getting my screen time down! 😅 Thank you Susannah. Question: Could you do a video on the “Proverbs 31” woman? I’ve seen a lot of videos not accurately representing the meaning of that scripture and trying to make it trendy. Thanks again! 🎉

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

Thank you so much! Yes I could do a video on that!

[@taranjeetkaur2123]

Thank you for this video sister ❤

[@abbijoy4010]

Things that help me is yes deleting tiktok and instagram but also audio books and just sitting in Gods presence in worship. 1st Thessalonians 5:17 says pray without ceasing. How are we supposed to pray or hear from God if we can’t even sit still and listen. It has been a personal struggle for me also😭

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

It's definitely something we all have to work on!

[@bompat4582]

I also recommend puzzles 😊

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

yes! puzzles are another great option!

[@simeonbennettphotography]

Great video 👏such an important subject. I struggle with phone/social media addictions. I try and get outside when I can to switch off 😊

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

Thank you so much! I would love to get outside more but its so cold in Canada rn!

[@thisIsTheDayTheLORDHasMade]

when I'm visiting people/hanging out I leave my phone at home or just don't touch it. and frankly, I don't have much to do on it anyways (besides hay day 💀)

[@JackL1997]

this is so good. Thank you for posting it! I am going to try to do the same in 2025.

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

Thank you so much!

[@silviagreco3807]

Kindles, and ereaders in general, are made with what is called digital ink. There's no blue light a it doesn't strain the eyes like a phone screen!

[@radwahany2688]

Your videos make me strong ❤

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

thank you!!

[@michellemarie1197]

I feel like social media and streaming has forced our attention spans to become shorter when i used to have cable i never got so annoyed with commercials and i didnt mind having to not choose a show to watch and it would just play whatever was live, now its a hassel to pick a show or an app to go on and with ads i feel like they come at the wrong time and the format of social media is too addictive and makes it harder to concentrate

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

yes agreed!

[@bhsprinkle]

I'm slow & stress when there's too much to do. Therefore, I don't think I'm well-suited with this overly social fast-paced world we're currently in.

[@thisIsTheDayTheLORDHasMade]

it's winter and cold outside in europe but I have the window open almost all the time 😅

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

its the same here!

[@Oceanwaves-d8l]

The attention span epidemic thing is a nightmare --- not only because we're less productive, but for a more sinister reason: it makes people focus on the wrong type of things. Instead of focusing on reasonable explanations and debate, people are focusing on short and fear-mongering/rage-bait content and comments. In a world where well-written explanations or proper research are disregarded, but fear-mongering or entertainment are focused on, this means that exciting lies can become fact. The Flat Earth society just needs to do some decent TikToks then everyone will be in it. Our truths don't have to be _true,_ they have to be _fun._

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

This is a great perspective and explanation. This is very true.

[@radwahany2688]

As a person who studies online Coz that's the source that I have now what should I do?

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

keep doing that! just try not to get distacted by other websites or apps.

[@nehagantayat3610]

My biggest distraction is my crush messaging 😂😂

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

hahah this is valid🤣

[@starboiXI]

.25x focus 👀

[@MarieHynesDuPisanie]

My biggest distraction is WhatsApp 😭

[@andreasracha8185]

When will you start back doing videos on Christianity and Jesus again. I miss your Christian content

[@susannahfriesenofficial]

I'm not sure! I feel God pushing me in a different area right now :) I may start posting on Instagram again soon, but probably not everyday.

[@andreasracha8185]

@@susannahfriesenofficial Fair enough do your thing then lol.

[@thisIsTheDayTheLORDHasMade]

delete tiktok!