things i no longer worry about since i quit instagram

[@earthangelgemini]

hi everyone 😌 this video was meant to premiere tommorow night but my plans got cancelled tonight because my state is in lockdown so I am currently sitting outside in the sun with a beer, it’s 5pm here in Australia and I thought I would sit and watch with you! There’s some pesto sauce currently simmering in the kitchen cos we have heaps of basil in our garden 🌱🌿🪴 hope you enjoy. Thanks for all of your kind words lately ❤️❤️

[@jennifermagtibay3208]

Hello Peta, my facebook is already deactivated and i am thinking how to save all the photos of my kids the faster way.Thanks for your videos❤

[@emilymaryflowers]

Totally agree with everything you say. I came off Social media 2 years ago when I became a Mom. I didn't want to miss a moment of my sons childhood and I wanted to he as present as possible for him. I didn't want to be that mom who endless scrolls whilst your child is taking to you. I'm so much happier xx

[@earthangelgemini]

that's great! I hope I am the same one day with my kids- well done ❤️

[@ArtandKitchen_]

Without social media, we can be who we are.. our true selves.. without the need to prove anything to people for the sake of "likes"

[@KoalaLuv]

Just turned 18 not too long ago and I’m going through these transformations slowly I started archiving my Instagram photos it’s so hard to delete social media when ur entire generation is connected to eachother thru it

[@artofearth4073]

Peta, I love your videos about digital minimalism. I quit social media (fb, insta, snapchat, twitter) in May 2021 after 14 years of being on it (I'm 22). I've become so much happier and have so much more connection with the people and world around me. I feel so free. Watching your videos are so helpful with staying on this path of being truly present in the moment and not falling back into the social media world especially with everyone around you being such heavy users of social media. Thank you for your content! Never stop creating

[@PamPooh1111]

omg I realized I was dressing for pics for social media but now since I let go of snapchat, fb, twitter and Instagram I don't dress up as much. I mean I've always loved fashion but now I'm more natural and when I do take pics I print them out at walgreens and put them in my own personal photo album at home, yes I still have photo album books lol

[@ra1ng1rl]

That is so cute 🙊🙊💘💘

[@Christimony222]

Wow ! The thought of printing out my own photos for ME sounds so intriguing and convincing. I love that.

[@TheGDEventI]

The last thing you've mentioned is so true! It's way better to stay in the moment and enjoy it fully. I remember reading about an experiment done during a concert, people who filmed a lot and took many pictures missed a lot of details of the night and were not able to remember the concert as clearly as people who just focussed on the performance and didn't use their phone at all. Another thing that we need to keep in mind is that if we didn't post or capture something, it doesn't mean that it didn't happen. Many people really feel the urge to ''prove'' things through social media.

[@PamPooh1111]

Also when I had social media I realized I was always in a bad mood or had a slight attitude c I was being interrupted from scrolling and paid too much attention to social media but you're right, now that I have deleted them I have more patience, I have more time to reflect on the now and present moment, I've enjoyed my family a lot more cause I am not distracted, the only thing that saddens me now that I am gone from the digital world no friends check on me by phone. My phone has become soooooo dry since I let social media go but that's fine cause I am at peace and I haven't been angry or impatient based of scrolling or based off what I read on social media, live has slowed down a lot for me and I love it. Thank you, I have deleted social media and before and reactivated them but its been two weeks and that's the longest and I don't even have an urge to get back :)

[@PamPooh1111]

It's been a month and I'm still going strong

[@NevilleLawson0429]

I love so much your Fantasy self concept, it made me free of that internet avatar I was trying to be. Now I'm free to be authentic and real. Your channel inspires me so much, thank you very much for sharing these videos. Ps I hope you have the greatest day ever.

[@earthangelgemini]

i love the concept too- truly life-changing isn't it! that means soo much thank you Ender ❤️

[@simonefarquhar1109]

100% agree and understand where you are coming from. I deleted Facebook and instagram, alot oglf people ask me why and think its strange! 😆 I just smile and say I dont need it, I think its hard to explain to people who dont feel like its affecting them xx

[@earthangelgemini]

yes sometimes the reactions can be awkward and difficult to explain as it's so normal! i am happy for you ❤️

[@Julie-si3hi]

I'm trying to get off fbook...digital detox!

[@P7nkBubble]

I dont have social media at all, and I feel great 🥰❤🙏

[@Christimony222]

Instagram stories are the reason I’m quitting social media !! I can’t believe how even when I know for a fact I don’t want to be consumed by the app, I still can’t stop watching it. I hate the hold it has on my attention and time.

[@sisterhoodsignal894]

the birds n plants seem to totally agree with you 😸 feels good to watch this video. thank you for sharing 💕💞

[@earthangelgemini]

they were in good spirits when I was filming - I loved how it turned out for the video for viewers! you are welcome ❤️

[@aaronaustrie]

Maybe social media is a contributing factor to the many mental/psychological issues we face today

[@jamieflynn5008]

Subscribed! These stories help. I deactivated all my profiles today. It started feeling icky and my addiction to social media had become unmanageable

[@jamieflynn5008]

This is inspiring

[@bex2847]

i deleted the instagram app about a week ago & i agree with everything you said! my screen time has definitely decreased and i'm enjoying the fact that i don't aimlessly scroll through everyone's stories anymore! (also just subscribed!😁)

[@SarahHyde]

I quit too for about 5 months it's completely transformed my life inside and out I love it so much your inspiring me to share my experience it's incredible I've become a yoga teacher feel so free and have so much more mental compasity space, it's so liberating, are you in Australia love? I'm in Melbourne. ❤️ So much love xx

[@earthangelgemini]

yes I am actually not far from Melbourne. I live down the coast along Bellarine Peninsula. I agree- definitely share your story as I feel the message should go to as many people as possible, especially younger teens who I feel suffer from social media issues the most! thankyou ❤️❤️

[@milenaparotti2907]

Instagram is defenitely the most addictive one among social media for me as well, and it's the hardest one to quit. I've deleted the app from my phone and drastically reduced screen time, but I still own an account which I allow myself to visit once a month on my laptop. It still feels too hard to just quit completely, but your videos are helping a lot! Thank you Peta :)

[@earthangelgemini]

that's still amazing and I am sure it makes such a difference! ❤️❤️

[@vanja222]

I am coming from the Apronful of Stones channel and I must say this is so raw and honest! I never clicked subscribe button so fast ❤️

[@earthangelgemini]

her channel is beautiful!! thank you for being here and for the lovely comment ❤️

[@sneha_2005]

Lots of love from India! I have been a regular watcher of all your videos and I totally enjoy them. All the points about Instagram are so true. I have felt the same. I would rather spend time physically with my closest people or have a long phone call and catch up with them. Instagram adds absolutely no value to my life and it's super toxic and time consuming. Thanks for sharing your views, I'm sure it will help others too. 💕

[@earthangelgemini]

hello :) i'd love to go to India one day! lots of love ❤️❤️

[@seabreezesoapsofmaine]

I so love the birds singing in the background! Longing for the snow and ice to go away here...Thank you for sharing!

[@earthangelgemini]

i'm so glad you enjoyed! autumn in slowly on it's way here and I am actually looking forward to Winter this year too ❤️

[@klaasjeprins6821]

Your videos resonate with me. I love the discussion about fast fashion and instagram; I felt that as well when I had an account. You have a peaceful demeanour that comes across in your videos and they truly are joyful to watch!

[@earthangelgemini]

I'm so pleased that you enjoy & thank you ❤️

[@ApronfulofStones]

I love this and the honesty. Well done 👏 You be you xx 😘 ❤

[@aaronaustrie]

I've never had this social platform before so I don't have to worry about it. Social media on a whole is very toxic. Just makes NO sense period!

[@potionsdautomne520]

Sometimes, social medias do the opposite of what their name says. They aren't so social, but force to become a showcase of who we want to be. And remove present moments. So I totally agree with you 💕 (I hope my english is not too bad 🙈). Love from France

[@jordaaannnnn3835]

Thank you for this video!🖤 it’s crazy because is not until you’re actively aware of the toxic elements of using social media, that you realise how much it affects you! I’ve spent so long wasting my time on it! I’m working on distancing myself from the platform; i get so irritable and worked up when using it and I feel so much calmer and content when I don’t have to think about it😊 Love your vids!🖤

[@earthangelgemini]

good luck with your journey- it definitely gets easier as you get used to it xx

[@brietta]

love the backgroud sounds

[@charleelooo]

Love this! Ive been 3 years w/o Instagram and I used to just be liking my friends pics and checking their stories just to be polite.

[@jackiek4159]

I love how you've expressed everything I was feeling when I had instagram back in the days! It's definitely more freeing being in the moment and not having to worry about taking the "perfect picture" to get likes and validation from strangers! Life is much more simpler and less stressful! Loving your content! 🙏🏻✨

[@LilyLeeTracy]

I've really been enjoying all of your videos, they are really eye opening and inspiring. I have taken breaks before but I want to fully quit soon.

[@samanthamccoll3537]

I found your channel as im going through my social media and unfollowing everything. I love your videos 🖤

[@aaronaustrie]

Cool. I love your vibes ❤❤🤞🏽

[@solbutton1611]

Is anybody else’s toxic app KZbin?

[@dailymomliving]

I love this video. I’m on the road of doing the same. So excited to continue watching on here ♥️

[@earthangelgemini]

Yay! Thank you!

[@andrewandleatadraper519]

That was one happy bird. Love your garden. Can I ask what state your live in. I in the out suburbs of Perth. I do enjoy your out look on life.

[@earthangelgemini]

I live in Victoria along the coast not far from Melbourne :) I absolutely love Perth and have been there once and would love to go back when I can. thank you ❤️

[@mattiedewald2118]

Love your channel

[@ehpeachylove]

I deleted Facebook and don’t miss it. I don’t post stories on Instagram, I narrowed my access from other people just to my family and a few friends and a couple of people that I like to follow regarding artists that I like to keep in touch with or some people on the Great British bake off. But I’m sure not on it a lot. I think social media is a big waste of time and text people away from what’s important in life. Good for you for realizing where your time is well spent. Enjoyed your post.

[@hummingfly]

I am in the process of deleting my social media as in deactivating it because I don't feel I want to delete it. This would be my first time deleting it and I instantly notice a certain amount of stress when I think about deleting my accounts yet (attachment🙄). It's a feeling of fear of missing out especially with what my friends would share so that gave me insights about how attached I am to it. Also what you describe as your fantasy self, that really resonates with me, I always want to put up a sort of persona of myself which leading to that I now don't know who I am, who I REALLY am, what I REALLY want. I am close to knowing that but I know social media is standing in the way. I will be deleting my apps soon 💖

[@beach_girl1103]

Thank you for such a wonderful video!! I deleted my Instagram page and app last month. It was definitely the right decision for me. Instagram is lovely but it’s not for me. I was spending too much time on Instagram and trying way toooooooo hard to make my page well liked.

[@WC1Master]

Hi Peta! I enjoy hearing your stories and totally agree with you on social media. I have Instagram and Fb for business purposes (which I’m switching professions) and have another Instagram for personal. But I a few months quit with the posting of personal pics. Because it is time-consuming.I have become more present and in the moment! Like you said, you feel FREE! More time to do more meaningful things and things are more sacred to me and my little world. Watching all the way from Texas

[@mermaidtango]

I've never been on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok ... I left Facebook almost 8 years ago, after only a year on. I rarely get on Pinterest anymore, usually only to search recipes. I still like KZbin but am ridiculously picky about what I watch and how much time I spend on it. I appreciate your thoughts on this topic; my family and I have talked extensively about social media vs. in-person conversations.

[@indraclarke]

I love this video ! I was wondering what you do for living. Just curious ! Xx

[@elenaka5923]

Thank you for this video! You made really good points:) I can surely relate to this information 🤗

[@hairandknits4827]

I m actually like this and have been like this and am happy u r teaching people and sharing this cz people like us are been judged and also we r not like everyone.. Cz everyone is into materialistic things a lot and this is endless vicious cycle. The more u earn more u need,,, It has no end.. Whole life u will keep working cz u have to purchase all these things..i don't on this to people cz they won't like me. Peace of mind and happiness is so important to survive and is a realtime luxury, nothing else u need. I love the garden and greenery is there at your place. Actually nature increases consciousness and I think that is affecting u a lot cz same has happened in my life also.. I stay very close to nature. Love to see u like this.

[@LizaPopova]

I totally understand! I feel the same way about Instagram.

[@ourhinikerhome]

This has inspired me to delete my social media, I have a question! My biggest “fear” is not being able to have a successful online business because I don’t have a “following” and can’t market my brand. How have you let go of this & had faith in becoming successful online? ❤️❤️ thanks!

[@earthangelgemini]

hello :) i'm glad it could inspire you! i honestly don't think I can answer this question...youtube is my hobby on the side of working a full time job, it's something I do for fun and to connect with others. But many have asked me this question and i'll be sure to share anything I learn along the way ❤️ ❤️

[@elina_silentvlogs]

Thank you for sharing your raw and honest thoughts! 🌿 This is what we need in different social media platforms so that the content would reflect the real life. After all I find the real life most inspiring and exciting. 🌿

[@aaronaustrie]

Too much addiction and time-consuming. That's why I deactivated my FB yesterday.

[@Julie-si3hi]

This is so true, social media is helpful for connecting with friends and family that are far away so I'm finding it hard...but I've just purchased some lovely stationary instead x Here from pocket full of stones x

[@earthangelgemini]

that's beautiful, you are writing letters? i love it

[@dodominimal]

Can you do a video on how to recognize your fantasy self? This is so hard !

[@earthangelgemini]

yes i'll definitely be sharing more about this subject in the future :)

[@cocobeans]

I absolutely feel you! (oh btw this is susanna, i just changed my username lol) for the exact same reason i no longer post on instagram and have all this timeline of organised/planned photos where it's jsut so unrealistic to what life is and that fear of imperfection or what if people don't want to see it. it can be so suffocating. i tend to just go on there to view a couple of people's stories and that's it. for facebook i had to unfollow so many people that were just posting things that bothered me so i only briefly look at it to see interesting posts. i almost want to make a response to this video sharing my own experience about how social media can wreck havoc in mental health and how i managed it. im so happy that you are able to free yourself from it because it can be really difficult to break an addiction. i love that you feel free from those things. I think one of the best things in the world is having a face to face conversation. no amouint of text can ever make the facial expressions and sound of one's voice. that's one of the things that i really learnt.

[@earthangelgemini]

hi Susanna! omg yes I forgot to mention the stress of trying to have the 'perfect' and aesthetic feed. Yes definitely do a response I would love to see it! hope you are well & healthy ❤️❤️

[@carolynhoover9444]

Not everyone has this problem. And, I like instagram and don't necessarily agree with her comments. The younger generation uses apps more than others, I think. I don't use instagram to use personally save for a random post here and there. What I object to? Patreon. Originally put out there for artists who wanted to showcase their work. Now, all youtubers use patreon to entice signing up and paying for content and worse yet? 99% begin selling merchandise. Honestly? I think I am watching infomercials rather than a pleasant video. Many make videos a full time job but this means asking more and more for those who watch. Again, let's not forget the origins of what youtube was and that was for regular people to post. I am 71 and perhaps it is my age so comparing apples to oranges but my personality type is that I don't rely on social media. The one I think is Twitter. I don't use it, nor snap chat, tiktok or any up and coming. The younger generation see these apps as a form of communication and they don't have prior life before these technologies so they see this as a normal part of communication such as constant texting. So perhaps this individual was addicted to social media to get her through the day whereas many are not but are selective in its use.

[@alviaiscute]

I agree. I stepped back from IG. I still have my handle so that people can find me in other places but I no longer post other content than "hey, remember how I left this platform? Here's where you can find me!" 😂 and sometimes I catch up with folx I don't have on my fb or twitter. But posting and constantly checking is over for sure.

[@bouchradjeghader2014]

Thank you 💛 I feel the same

[@courtneyvictoriadunne2277]

This is so u related but I need help! I bought an amethyst and used it yesturday and today both times I experienced pressure and headaches during and after meditation! Is this normal? I read it’s something too do with opening of the third eye !x

[@sewadanauk8376]

Thanks for sharing, this video is amazing 🙌💓😊❤️ the last time I posted on instagram was 6th Jan 21, I’ve found that being on my spiritual journey that I seemed too be using the app less? Which is a good, I love to read books 📚Tarot & Oracle ❤️ PETA you have a beautiful energy 🥰 Love your videos Love 💕 😊😘

[@earthangelgemini]

i hope you are doing well, it's lovely to hear from you ❤️

[@tarotmumma56]

What apps do you use and what social media?

[@earthangelgemini]

i share the apps i use in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ2opJarbs2DbqM and for social media apps I have KZbin & Patreon and that's it x

[@talyahrachel]

i’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now and i have to say how grateful i am that you are sharing your journey because i and i’m sure others get to hear our thoughts are shared by others in a world where it’s becoming so less common to not have a technology addiction. i’ve stopped social media since november and recently deactivated my accounts. now i’m on a journey to use my phone less than 4 hours a day. my life is becoming so much more meaningful and thoughtful and i can just sit somewhere and enjoy my thoughts without itching for a digital distraction. thank you for posting these and please keep us updated on the nice things you do now instead and how you feel yourself growing. xoxo from florida

[@earthangelgemini]

this means a lot to me- exactly why I share my journey! good luck with it all, so pleased you are happier and mindful with your life ❤️

[@lizziegsack]

Last point so good about yeah having amoment and tleling others about it instead of someone seeing it on your sorry i honestly feel so awkward when people see my story and then are like oh how was that it just feels so unnatural and id rather tell the story than them see a version and ya kno yeah hah!

[@recyclinggremlin6827]

For me Instagram fuelled my eating disorder , engaging in the “ pro ED “ community as a pre teen warped my brain so much it’s affected my entire teenage years. I wish I never downloaded that app. I wish I could say I don’t see people going down the same route that’s not what’s happening right now , luckily there are creators like yourself who are a shining light in all that shit x

[@ChristiansPrayingTogether]

You're so beautiful with a lovely voice ♥️ This is how I feel about men ! Lol! I'm 52 years old with children. Stopped dating several years ago and never been happier. 🥰 I was never on instagram or any of that, but honestly it sounds a lot like how I felt about dating middle aged ! Lol! I'm sooo happy now. Like you picking out clothes for instagram, I'd pick out clothes for a date or bf and wasted so much time. Now I'm free amd happy with my kids and loving life 💞💞💞💞 So I relate to this in a different kind of way . Much love to you xoxoxo 🌼🧡🌼🧡🌼🧡🌼🧡🌼🧡🌼🧡

[@earthangelgemini]

I am so happy that you are happier and free and loving life with your kids- it makes me smile. Thanks for this beautiful comment and lots of love ❤️❤️

[@pazelemental]

In my case, I need IG to promote my business... any suggestions?

[@marinashepel6389]

Such a magnificent nature! In my new Instagram I mostly post photos of nature)

[@tarotmumma56]

I would love to ask your advice if you are ok with it ? Is there a way I can message u? Email or something ? Thank you! 🙏🏻🌟

[@earthangelgemini]

yes sure, email is [e-mail] ❤️