This Completely Changed How I Use Social Media

[@SeeYouLazer]

This man is a genius. I was always confused as to why he would choose to only wear the same outfit everyday. But now it’s finally clicked. He does it so he can use old footage and just blend it seamlessly into new videos 😀 great work my friend.

[@mattdavella]

Hahaha I'm an evil mastermind.

[@teepz04]

@@mattdavellaniceee. Btw do you watch JoJo's?

[@buhaypantra862]

Omg that's fricking genius 😱

[@mommyaisha9057]

Wowww man I've been following Matt for a long time and didn't think about this

[@kitluwi2495]

I thought you would say something like decision fatigue or something. That caught me off guard lol.

[@A_K48]

I started with 30 days challenge and ended up with 2 years without social media so far. Other than consumable social media like youtube and reddit. My mental health has never been better and I haven't had a panic attack in months.

[@torusseltherussel2475]

Nice one

[@rufinoguillen6435]

Excellent job!!! 👏

[@01919]

Noah read their whole comment.

[@saiyaf5301]

@@01919 lolll ikr

[@mikimay8335]

Good job with your desilusion tho 😄

[@abcd9433]

I just straight out deleted all my social media accounts with no intention of coming back to them. Worked like a charm. Everything is so much more peaceful and I feel like I have a lot of time for the things I really need to do. You really start looking at things differently. I would totally recommend it. Great content, Matt! Love it!

[@Kyle_da_athlete]

Same man. I've deleted ig, Snapchat and Facebook and I don't even care about it anymore. I only need KZbin as it helps for school and WhatsApp to talk to my family

[@abcd9433]

@@Kyle_da_athlete Great stuff man! I only use WhatsApp and calls on my phone. I don't use KZbin until I get a notification from Matt's channel.

[@diegofernandez6981]

@@Kyle_da_athlete Bro same thing here. Things are so much better now. You can focus on more important things and don't be consumed by this virtual reality.

[@Shmyrk]

Same. Years ago. What’s surprising is the DISGUSTING feeling I get when I seldomly log on. After your break from it for an extended period of time, you (or me, at least) realize how unhealthy it can be.

[@meryem-sh7wg]

how do you use your extra time you used on social media apps? i really want to decrease the time i'm spending on my phone but i can't think of anything i can do in my free time rather than just scrolling through social media. do you have any recommendations? i would appreciate it

[@anupampanta9497]

Scrolling through the comments is also a distraction,

[@JoeShowCheek]

Thanks. Just stopped scrolling 😀

[@Imhotep0]

Install Distraction free youtube to remove the comment section and the recommanded videod feed, it gelps a lot. (Only works on computer tho)

[@mickey9613]

do it dont just say it ya dum dum

[@Fernanda-px5cn]

Its a good one tho 😅

[@abby-xw1yr]

I feel attacked

[@eyesofisaac]

If Matt sold merch it’d be a diverse line of differently shaded grey tees.

[@analicemadi2111]

I’d buy

[@Fluedix]

50 shades of grey?

[@jessmacdd]

@@Fluedix now that's marketing

[@Fluedix]

jessica m is it coincidental that I’m a director of a marketing company? 😂

[@eyesofisaac]

Fluedix THE CHANCES LOL

[@erincafferty5388]

It’s funny that immediately my brain went to “but then...” and “what if...” Guess that means it’s time.

[@zakariasadrati8051]

Haha yeah

[@mikimay8335]

That still doesn’t mean it is a good idea tho

[@jquiet6487]

@@mikimay8335 what?

[@TfwNoGiantGF]

miki may What ever you say miki.

[@mikimay8335]

JQuiet i mean her thoughts “what if” may be completely legit. So it doesn’t mean what she think it meant

[@rennutp8294]

''Hey that guy has bigger biceps than you'' Only example that he didn't show an actual picture of simply because there isn't one

[@bquiet1839]

Was searching for this comment

[@paccarcrap]

Yes he did, his place. His residence looked pretty minimal to me but yes there is more to minimalism besides physical stuff.

[@Thinhnv]

I hit the comment section just because of that quote :v lmao

[@SamuelNavarro2]

Until you run into Jeff Cavalier

[@Loggerr]

@@bquiet1839 me too hehehe

[@MV-qx8xh]

I feared I would lose contact with all my friends, not be invited to events, and be completely isolated. I still took the jump and deleted everything 10 months ago and I have noticed nothing but benefits. I still talk to my friends, I still have get togethers, but I know have peace of mind and more time in my day. If you're on the fence, you can deactivate as a trial. Trust me, it's worth it.

[@aadityakalwani]

What about in quarantine as a kid, I literally don't have anything to do and I'm still working out 2hrs a day so there isn't much more to do...is there?🤷

[@Yabber5]

Aaditya Kalwani read books

@@aadityakalwani yes, learn useful stuff while you have time, learn about yourself, personal development, kids who learn and put time early in life get further than the rest.

[@RezhwAmanj]

I'm totally with you. Everyone said it's a bad idea to delete social media when I'm in my freshman year of college because I need to make friends and social media is the only convenient way. I deleted Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit in January and my friendships have only gotten better, plus I have still been able to meet new people (and I am an introvert). It turns out that liking and commenting on people's posts isn't really socializing. Sending someone a text or calling them is an infinitely better way to connect.

[@paper2222]

for me, the fears are what if my friends change? what if they did something amazing that changed their life and i missed it? will they love me as much?

[@promoter787]

Hey Matt, my name is Elias, I am a 17 years old student and discovered your Social Media Detox video last year. I could really feel how social media made my daily life more stressful. So I decided to do a social media detox for a few weeks in 2020. Now five months have passed and I still havent decided to install Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. My life literally changed a bit because of a single video on your channel. And that was only one video. Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It might sound strange but I think this is the smallest amount of recognition I can give you. Thanks and keep going💪

[@Muslimah393]

That’s brilliant. Keep going. Best wishes to you.

[@daizeemeii2653]

I love this!

[@atharvawathe9710]

Yes keep going .... u will be a great man ahead ..cz u had finished your most distracted thing

[@mrsudheer2777]

How did it go...now How do you keep in touch with your friends?? How do you make new friends who would ask abt your social media acnt??

[@promoter787]

@@mrsudheer2777 Hey, yeah that might make someone feel anxious. To be honest: At the beginning, I thought that it won't bother me at all. I could talk to them in reallife or call them. It does not have to be via social media. Now I'm in a little crisis: I'm selfisolating myself more and more, unwillingly. People don't ask me if we go out or chill. Instead they are asking other people, but we still call it "friendship". This has not necessarily to do sth. with the detox. I think my outcome is way more dramatic than in other peoples cases. Do a detox! I still havent installed the apps! Or if you dont want to do it, please reduce your screen time. It will help you alot, I promise,

[@AndrewOMalley]

I took a month long break from social media earlier this year. I was shocked to see how every time I had an extra 30 seconds to spare, my hand would automatically pick up my phone and try to open instagram

[@riverdaletales8457]

Addicted like a loser you were 😂

[@Iamani7]

Riverdale tales relax dude

[@riverdaletales8457]

@@Iamani7 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@hg2485]

Yeah same. Sometimes it's like you're mindlessly scrolling

[@AndrewOMalley]

oh wow, didn't realize how much had happened on this comment 😂

[@themoldavitecorner]

Completely agree! The clarity you get by not using social media or by stop doing things that you are getting bored of, is amazing. We become so much more creative and authentic. Thank you, Matt! Great content as always. 😎

[@Briella1810]

So true.🙂

[@MichaelDennis1234]

#SocialMediaDistancing

[@rowboat10]

lol

[@evelynp.5811]

Michael Dennis PERIOD!

[@MrsYoung-in9ov]

Niiiice

[@alvise7840]

Haha good one

[@claraescalante9276]

Haha good one lol

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Off topic, but Matt's looking kinda swole. He's doing a good job with these workouts.

[@jamesroberts5875]

Deen Of the muslimeen he would have loads of subscribers

[@MrTdogg175]

Have you not heard the ongoing joke that he puts in a lot of videos complimenting his own biceps? lol it’s been a thing for a while now.

[@schooleditz8235]

why are you everywhere????????

[@kinanschannel6016]

Why do I see so often I see you on fitness, smash, guitar, anime videos. Why do we have so much in common

[@amirnazhan]

His shirt size is a bit small. Need to wear 1 size bigger.

[@heinrichvonschnitzel5402]

There's no accidentally offending people on twitter, they always get offended.

[@roxys6562]

Heinrich Von Schnitzel Twitter is hands down, by far the worst and most toxic app

[@gokulkandel6470]

@@roxys6562 Twitter itself is not a toxic app. Its where people speak their mind without worrying about hurting anyone's feelings. So basically, people themselves are toxic who don't really say most of the things honestly face to face

[@MindsetWithJosh]

"Comparison is the thief of joy." If quitting social media isn't possible for you, then definitely practice not comparing yourself to others. You can keep your friends and family on social media, but choose to unfollow the posts from the people who you find yourself comparing yourself to the most.

[@winnyrosaliachristine8546]

“I use Facebook to see my high school classmates fight over politics.” THAT’S ONE OF REASONS NOT TO LOG IN TO FACEBOOK EVER AGAIN 🤣😅

[@littleoceandrop]

That is not a problem with the platform, but with who you follow, remember you can follow just 1 account if you want

[@Sasquatch801]

You can't tell me you've never watched a train wreck of drama just for the hell of it

[@savahbejin7511]

Well, that’s the sarcastic joke.

[@D4llast]

@@littleoceandrop no...

[@hbhatia901]

Watching videos that talk about Dopamine detox & how social media is distracting our focus on KZbin is the modern day irony no one can explain!

[@lukekelly9737]

Explain?

[@reym5180]

@@lukekelly9737 He's saying that watching a video about avoiding social media in a social media site, KZbin, is ironic

[@lukekelly9737]

ReyM cheers

[@CelebritySkin15]

It’s true. I found that at the time I’d decided to quit instagram and Facebook, I would just replace my wasted time with KZbin. I guess the trick is to stop saying “YT doesn’t count”.

[@hbhatia901]

Beatrice G for sure. KZbin too can be distracting. I find myself watching productivity videos often confusing it with actual productivity.

[@wesleychapman9001]

The best piece of advise I ever took from Matt was trying this 30-day challenge. I remember in 2018 being so concerned, as I am now, to go without IG, FB, YT for 30-days, but the there was a level of tranquility and intention I had in my days that I hadn't felt in some time. See you June 20th.

[@mattdavella]

So happy to hear that my friend. See you then :)

[@benfeldman8361]

I'll also see you then haha

[@FearlessDreams]

I deleted most of my apps from my phone and I even totally deleted Instagram.

[@rawsteel6443]

Hoy did you get rid of youtube

[@FearlessDreams]

@@rawsteel6443 for me it's impossible, I can't do it

[@Azahar_Rabbi]

I've quited all social media about 5-6 months. I'm just using KZbin & the internet these days. I've never felt so much better in my life. Only happiness exists in my life now

[@somethingtodo4945]

I deleted Instagram in dec 2019 and have not yet and never will go back. Deleted twitter off my phone. Been off Facebook for years. One of the best decisions I’ve made .

[@patosantisteban327]

Bur you're on youtube...

[@somethingtodo4945]

Pato Santisteban seeking out videos on topics that make me a better person and help me reach my goals, not aimlessly scrolling political memes. Not to mention I also create content on KZbin :)

[@riverdaletales8457]

Damn I don't do all that I just simply don't get addicted to stuff so I have no reason to delete any app 🤷🏻‍♀️..

[@dearmoon6418]

good job

[@heyyitskj5437]

I deleted snapchat, I rarely use Instagram. But my main concern is KZbin. I don't watch TV. It's KZbin i spend all my time on. I watch minimalism, the tiny house movement, stuff that inspires me. But where do I draw the line? I'm not so sure.

[@maxendrer.8457]

HeyItsKJ Maybe you can buy some magazines about minimalism or about other things that inspire you!

[@trillianmcmillian2660]

Im in the same boat. I want some rules to think about. They have the questions to ask before you buy something. I need to make some questions to ask before clicking or watching. Like do i have control over this? Will it help me reach my goals/values. I mean im interested in so much. But if you are at the library picking a book. When you look at a book its an obvious time investment. You tube and tv seem harmless but aren't. They are time sinks. If you think of any questions post it! Im curious of other peoples. So i can get better.

[@sentosaco]

I also spend the most time on KZbin, but I'm not that concerned. I use it for news, reviews, tutorials, documentaries and other content that I think has value to me. If I admittedly spend a great share of my time here, I might as well use it to my own benefit.

[@amara560]

@@maxendrer.8457 What would make magazines better than videos?

[@maxendrer.8457]

@@amara560 If it's the case that this person wants to be less on their phone, then this is a great way to reduce screentime no? Your phone is designed to be addictive. If you have other substitutes that you're interested in as well, then it's easier to draw a line and put that phone aside. Also, the blue light of your phone isn't healthy, it prevents you from making the sleep hormone which causes you to sleep bad for example. So, in a way, I do think that books or magazines are better than your phone but it might not just be for everyone and that's okay.

[@spiceygoat1070]

Matt: "Hey that guy has bigger biceps than me" Also Matt: *is looking at his own Instagram*

[@helantopia]

Relatable during quarantine

[@DuongNguyen-cl5cc]

Matt is hands down one of the best KZbin creators

[@Markfjames]

this is a real struggle during the quarantine. There’s a real strong feel of being completely disconnected and isolated without social media. Yet ironically social media has made things more lonely and isolated. There’s no comparisons and no seeking validation. Not sure i could do 30days with stay at home rules but limiting usage has helped

[@crystalw8050]

I am with you. If I got rid of SM, I would feel incredibly isolated in an already isolated landscape!

[@eshaan7_]

I got rid of insta last year. I open it only once a month to reply to "online" friends. I feel so much better.

[@carlosjosefloresmorales6241]

Así es, limitar el uso ayuda. Pero trata de evitar usarlo algunos días y ocupa tu tiempo en otras actividades (si vives solo es más complicado)

[@manonduwelz9304]

FINE. I'M DOING IT! Deleted all my apps. Wish me luck.

[@natashaletourneau5368]

You can do it!!!

[@khariwalpraveen]

Come on man!! You can do it yo

[@torusseltherussel2475]

Good luck, it`s all poison anyways

[@johnlomi]

Manon Duwelz I have done... good luck, my friend

[@ashley7630]

Good luck

[@ianatthirty]

"Not going to the gym as much." _cries in quarantine_

[@kirkwhen]

Try Calisthenics!

[@mayuzmx]

Relatable

[@JonasBecker]

@@kirkwhen started those with quarantine, I had so much fun and progress in 2 months :) I can recommend the THENX channel for starters

[@TroySwezey]

Resistance bands, my friend. You can use them most anywhere. You can pack them in a suitcase when you travel. I have been using them since isolation began and have made nice gains. Also calisthenics as others have said. Search for band workouts on KZbin and search for #TaoPhysique. Have fun and keep up the good work!

[@ianatthirty]

thanks everyone! I'm just being a little dramatic for the sake of a laugh (and a small cry). I've been doing some calisthenics, a lot of yoga and resistance bands, and a little bit of surfing. But it just doesn't hit the same as weight training for me, ya know? And shout out to youtube (even with all of it's problems) for helping me learn more about all of these things while gyms have been closed. Without it I would be moving around like a bat flying around in daylight.

[@lucadv1]

I don't know if I'm the only one using instagram in this way, but I hardly ever do comparisons or feel frustrated by it. I silenced the majority of people who I don't care about, leaving only the closest ones. Besides I follow a lot of inspiring accounts, concerning photos/travels, news, comics, science, people like you and so on... I must confess that sometimes I check it compulsively, but at least I always learn something useful.

[@lllzeo7386]

Same, I only follow close friends or people from which I can learn something. That’s why I’m subscribed to Matt.

[@Simon-xj8hc]

Exactly. If I see posts and things about people I don't care, then I'll just block and unblock them (so we don't follow each other anymore). Or I'll just silence them

[@Nick-pm2nj]

I did this but I consistently lost track of time and one day I realized I don’t need it and I am wasting so much time and I’ve been without social media for 2 months

[@vicsters07]

Instagram is probably one of the few social media sites I actually enjoy. Maybe it's because I don't post photos of myself but mainly travel, nature, positive photos and follow similar accounts. I have a problem with twitter though, I get angry at posts and especially with the pandemic I've been over checking the news. I have love hate with facebook, I've unfriended people I didn't speak to or didn't like so I'm left with people who post things I enjoy seeing.

[@itsshimaa8084]

Same

[@moneytri2525]

Oh man! this came out at the perfect time. Lately I've been feeling burnt out. I mean I'm only starting but I feel the heavy responsibility to constantly post video consistently and it's been wearing me down. It's nice to hear from someone else saying it's okay to take a break.

[@TylerLloyd]

Right there with you!

[@HelenLangSA]

I’m on social media for 5 minutes max most days and up to 30min occasionally. Freedom. The key is in your own hands!

[@redouanemaaref]

Did u have a good strategy for that , because i tried it but i failed every single time💔 i can't support that failure...

[@HelenLangSA]

Just get busy with something creative! Start with an app that locks your social media apps for a few hours per day. You’ll break the addiction

[@paolasoto5046]

Helen Lang what app did you use?

[@HelenLangSA]

@@paolasoto5046 OFFTIME

[@asham7338]

i am away from social media no fb, no insta, am so peacefull following my passions..!! i started this frm 3 years and. i am happy for this great step i have taken

[@OnlineLifeGuide]

I personally discovered the practice of Digital Detox / Social Media Detox by intuition. Didn’t knew back then that “digital detox” or "social media cleanse" was actually a thing. I just decided to listen to my soul, my inner calling and it was SCREAMING at me to take some time off from all kinds of social media and to spend a few days living a more natural lifestyle, clean from all the information overload and free from constant subconscious interruptions and distractions. Undoubtedly this was one of the greatest experiences and discoveries of my life!

[@nouf4147]

Why is it so hard to leave social media when I don’t even have any friends?

[@aurora7442]

Probably for that exact reason. I am very bad at making friendships that doesn't start with "add me on _____". It makes me nervous about leaving any of the apps behind, because *what if this is their preferred platform of communication?*

[@lelebate]

read digital minimalism by cal newport

[@taylorevansen6008]

*this hit me so hard*

[@Earlgreeyy]

Because Social media is your only friend

[@LudmillaTSF]

Cause its the easiest thing for our brain. We dont want to study, work or train something. Its hard.

[@RossCampoli]

Bedtime mode has been amazing for my mental health and sleep health lately. I pick up the phone so much less when the screen is off and I get no nuisance notifications! 👍

[@therondoshow]

Matt, can I just say that quarantine has been really hard and at times quite lonely, and seeing a video of yours in my subscription box is a little ray of sunshine. Thank you for that comforting sense of normalcy - it seriously means the world during these ups and downs.

[@gominuke]

find someone that loves you as much as matt loves jason

[@malozez]

true

[@MamaSwole]

Your videos have inspired me to be more mindful and limit my time on social media and it’s improving my life SO much so thank you matt🌟

[@laurenelloise]

I haven’t had Facebook on my phone for over a year (17 months to be exact). And the world kept turning. I still have messenger if someone needs to message me, but that’s it. AND ITS GREAT

[@iamredventure]

My personal experience: -Facebook: Deleting the app from my phone has significantly helped with stress that increased due to this pandemic. -Instagram: Since I use it a lot for photography and music, I just put it on the second page within a folder 📂 (and on the second page on my home screen). I don’t even think about Insta whenever I have to use my phone for something else more important. -Notifications: I turned most of them off, leaving only DMs (might be important info). But keeping on Night Shift helps to silence them even more.

[@mattdavella]

Thanks for sharing. Turning off notifications is so helpful! I only keep them on for text messages and phone calls.

[@DoodleDan]

I always had notifications off for most social media but I never thought about putting the apps in a folder and away from the home screen, thanks for the idea!

[@thankunext1625]

Red Venture omg I do this same thing! Putting something on the second page strategically like that makes a huge difference. It’s just so much effort every time you get the urge to check social media and have to swipe all the way over and then click into an individualized folder, and so as a result, you end up not even bothering to check as much

[@iamredventure]

thank u next yes, exactly! Great minds think alike 😉

[@appio4345]

I've hidden all my social media apps. I can only get to them when I get a notification.

[@colewalliser]

Noooo don’t compare yourself to me, I compare myself to you! 😝😝 I always love the content you put out and the thought and message behind it. Might just try this 30 day thing ... 😉

[@justinkim_]

How... First ?

[@d.earth.angell]

worth it!

[@rubinagomes2950]

I took a break from social media the whole of March, and it was awesome. I got time to reevaluate my reasons for using them and entered the social media arena brimming with ideas for better use of my time and energy. Highly recommend it!

[@chris]

I did it toward the end of last year, and I've done it several times this year. I basically just stopped letting it control me. I've been a lot better because of that.

[@sumedh2924]

"One of the issues with social media is people look like they have a much better life than they really do. When, in fact, those people you think are super happy - actually not that happy. Really depressed, they’re very sad."-Elon Musk

[@GeoxShok19]

If there's is a social media site that I decided to get away from it's twitter, it's like the biggest cesspool of toxicity and stupidity on a big know internet site, even if you don't interact a lot just reading stuff there makes me feel down and with low energy.

[@zakariyaejaatar2117]

100% that’s the main reason i quit that fucked up media. It’s been 3 months since i deleted my accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat and that was the best decision of my life

[@meryem-sh7wg]

i completely agree. before i deleted my account i used to go on twitter when i was bored of scrolling through other apps. instead of spending some time to cure my boredom on twitter i would just get irritated and angry

[@Bitachon]

Before 30 days try *30 minutes!*

[@rahulsreekumar2562]

Before 30 minutes try 30 seconds!

[@ncscat9579]

dragon god oh that could work.. i hope :3

[@CataM8]

30 hours

[@Bitachon]

@@rahulsreekumar2562 Hahaha

[@Bitachon]

@@CataM8 Yes 👍

[@milantenbosch]

3 weeks ago i got tired of not being productive and spending hours a day in instagram, while i didn’t even liked it that much. I just deleted it on a morning and thought well Lets see how that goes. I haven’t missed it at all in the past 3 weeks. This week I thought to myself i’m going to download it to check my dm’s and mentions, but i just forget it, because its not in my mind at all. Its honestly refreshing and i recommend it to everyone! Oh btw: i started drawing in these weeks and that’s a far more productive way of spending your time.

[@fontainegaming614]

Nice

[@sanlorenzomexico5196]

who thought until 3:05 he just reuploaded the video from last year? If you are a real Matt D'Avella fan you probably had the same question. Great reminder of being present and being intentional with social media Matt. Keep up the good minimalist work.

[@pumpkinomom4446]

That's me!😅

[@nitaimatan2247]

Whoops

[@michellelovelyn5401]

I thought so too LOL he's a great content creator, being able to develop a new content from the old ones , making it fresh and still simple to the core!

[@AndreasNesgaard]

5 months ago I unfollowed all of my Facebook-friends with a Chrome extension. I unliked all previously liked pages and deleted 11 years of content and tags on my profile. Gone is the feed. Best thing I ever did with my Facebook-account. I still use Messenger, Groups and Events.

[@Squintillions]

Andreas Emil Nesgaard I think this might be how I need to approach FB, because I’m not quite ready to completely give it up. But I need to STOP endlessly scrolling the newsfeed.

[@michael830713]

unfollow is the best button on facebook, pressing it clears your life

[@josignacio2890]

What Facebook Extension is that?

[@nclsrfn]

That's the optimal solution. I arrived at the same concept last summer.

[@nclsrfn]

@@Randy_589 not deleting your account, but just getting rid of the feed, and of the "addictive" element: no app on my phone, I access FB only on my browser, News Feed Eradicator installed. Messenger app installed on my phone. I realized I basically needed FB just for Events, Messaging, (and Groups every now and then). No one cares if you are on that, I realized, and there's no need of drama, acting like "I'M ERASING MY PRESENCE ON THE INTERNET!": no one cares dude. Just take the benefits from the platform and screw the rest.

[@rodrigo4379]

im doing that all the time, i leave my phone far from with when im working on the computer for example. My friends really get mad at me because i didn’t replied... but still i fell better and i can work without any distractions so im going to do this more often even though my friends will get mad. Great video Matt!

[@MrVleker]

I recently reorganized my home screen and found myself spending around 80% less on social media. On my homescreen I only have a to do list and my agenda + all the apps I need for productivity/throughout the day. Would recommend this to everyone if you have 4 homescreens filled with apps you rarely use but still don't delete!

[@rachelzarky61]

This video really reaffirmed my decision to delete all of my social media platforms. It has been over a year and I've noticed I have stronger relationships with the most important people in my life. At first, I felt disconnected from the world and had such a bad case of FOMO. But now, that feeling has faded! Thanks for sharing your insights Matt and reaffirming my choices! :)

[@haneenbdoor1583]

"I compare myself to others much less often" okay I need to do this.

[@miaohao9535]

Last time I was this early, corona was still a beer.

[@ilikefignewtons]

HAAA nice

[@evelynp.5811]

Good one 😂

[@gco3006]

Not original 🤦‍♂️

[@nelsonsanchez9055]

I ain't never gon catch no goddamn summbitch corona virus, I only drink bud light - Abraham Lincoln, probably.

[@okeeyletsgo]

From my own experience I can say that the best thing I ever did was deactivating my instagram account 2 months ago. Because I got things to do like learning for my final exams Instagram always distracted me from learning for school. As I quit instagram I started seeing things from a different perspective, got more calm and just be humble. If someone has any questions about my experience Feel free to ask me anything. xx

[@okeeyletsgo]

Hey! A tip that helped me a lot was starting the day without checking up social media because this is how I started my day usally.I just had breakfast went out on a walk and then go to my garden and study outside. The quote that motivated me and had a huge impact on me was „do something your future self will thank you for“. I would recommend you to delete those apps from your phone completely. I also realized that its quite a waste of time being on your phone doing nothing. Hope I could help you a little 💜

[@jakob2961]

Hey I really want to try myself to quit Instagram for 30 days. I often realize that I spent so much time for it that I could use for much helpful things I would like to improve or even learn. The only thing that bothers me about it is that I really love music and to not be able to see when one of my favourite artist drops a new song bothers me a lot. Other thing is that I want to use KZbin for watching tutorials to learn some new stuff I wanted to teach myself for ages but I am kinda scared of using it too much. Any helpful tips which? Or just feel free to share your thoughts about same as I did ^^

[@okeeyletsgo]

Jakob Hey I just dealt with the same issue as you do rn about not feeling „up to date“ when it comes to your favorite singer or artist. I just subscribed to them on youtube and whenever they drop a new song I get a notfication so I just check it out. Also, I think there are way more important thinks than getting new musics from your fav artist. Use that time to focus on yourself instead and you will feel better than ever before! Those new songs wont run away from you they are still there and you are able to listen to them whenever you want they wont disappear lol. It's time for you to start taking the necessary steps to become that version of yourself that you can't stop dreaming about. You have a decision to make - day one or one day. Thank me later 🍀

[@apacheattackhelicopter5823]

Dhinesh MN I completely shut off my phone each night so I don’t use it in the morning and after I finish my work. The thing that tempts me is how easy it is to just turn on your phone and get distracted, so that extra time makes me: no.

[@calbear2014]

I love you Matt. You deserve a big hug!

[@MisterPol]

Love the positivity ❤️

[@rockyp2078]

I've done way back in College, when I ended up with mild depression just when looking at facebook, instagram, twitter, etc. I always find myself comparing to others, and saying "wow, that's super great that he/she graduated and found an amazing job!" or "wow, they are super rich, and I'm poor!" That kept me from focusing on myself and being selfless. Please do this, and this will help you get through whatever the obstacle your life is currently at. Thank you for the video!

[@MarcoCarmonaT]

The main excuse for not quitting social media: FOMO.

[@tofusrvng]

yeah I get it but honestly think about it, what will you be missing anyway?

[@MarcoCarmonaT]

CrispTofu Pretty much the same excuses seen in the video. I managed to remove all social apps and now I feel a lot better.

[@saraaref8474]

Yes

[@cheez964]

What you will be missing out on is essentially stuff that doesn’t improve your life in any way.

[@tofusrvng]

@@MarcoCarmonaT good on you, man

[@lindadiba2705]

I have been doing it the last few years, nd actually I'm doing it now during the Holly Ramadan to focus on my life and my faith nd family specially during this crisis

[@gabrielsidequest]

This video was extremely inspiring. I will do a social media break for 30 days in June.

[@benbozooo]

pls share your experiences afterwards!

[@duncanmaclennan6744]

Same. June SM fast 👍

[@gabrielsidequest]

@@benbozooo I definitely will make a video about it. ^^

[@avien9068]

Other than YT I haven't touched Social media for the past 3 months

[@gabrielsidequest]

@@avien9068 Congratulations, that's great for you and your mental health.

[@anishpitale3162]

Whenever I watch his videos, yeah the old ones too, they give a vibe of positivity, a feel of satisfaction and a lot more - A proud subscriber.

[@KaiisChannel]

I quit social media 3 weeks ago (expect youtube haha) and its been a relieve since then! I can recommend it to everyone. Thank you Matt for your attitude on life. You keep me motivated to work on myself everyday :)

[@holo6883]

**Laughs in no social media usage because I have no friends** ._. Why was this reccomended to me again?

[@kyteyagami3610]

I use Instagram just to check DMs from friends and spend only about 30 mins a day on Twitter, trust me it's better that way, keeps you grounded in real world and avoids meaningless depression

[@yoshi314]

same here. i only use fb to chat with people i know from real life. the only social media i would have trouble quitting would be youtube. but i think i am going to try.

[@alexanderjames1025]

@@kyteyagami3610 no you dont get it I talk to 2 people on ig a day

[@ProdTony-gf9hh]

Holo I can totally relate man. Here’s to 2020 being the year we make friends 🥳

[@ausrinesveciulyte2331]

KZbin is also addicting. Watching one video after another uses up our time easily and I noticed that it has been my biggest addiction from all the apps

[@CharVillena]

Loved this! I've created an upload schedule for myself each week for Instagram. I would only upload 3 times a week and the 4 days, I delete the Instagram app. It's been a month since and it's the best decision I've made. It has helped with my mental health, and I find that I'm using my phone less and creating more. Yesterday, my screen time was only 42 minutes which was surprising!

[@nojodalamri8273]

You always make me feel positive, I felt much depression when I used social media , I am now in progress I stopped using it couple days ago, most of my time is empty, but I will try do something. Thanks 🙏

[@MisterPol]

You're inspiring Nojod 🙌🏼

[@colenejoyce]

Matt has one of the best channels when it comes to lifestyle changes & it's so inspirational🤧

[@annax2572]

Thank u for being an KZbinr. You re Influencing me in a positive way. I finished my journal and here it comes my social media detox.

[@CamiloCasta7]

I did this with my girlfriend when we started dating. Best thing ever, honestly.

[@DemetriPanici]

Ok, it's official. I'm doing the 30-day no social media challenge. Matt posted a video about social media right after I told someone I was going to make a video on it. It has to mean something right? 😂

[@starpower1367]

Bro you totally got this 👍

[@julianc528]

I think everyone at some point should try a small (or big) social media break. At the beginning of last year I began slowly peeling myself away from them. Checking Twitter, Facebook, IG, and Snapchat less. And then removing them off my phone. And what began a small break turned into me going off social media (almost entirely.) Around March last year I deleted my Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. And I no longer use those platforms. Only FB Messenger to text my friends, and Snapchat (to snap my friends - but I only have 20 friends on there). It's been freeing! The struggle was real at the beginning but I noticed my mental health suffering from using social media. Your mileage may vary, but I gained so much from quitting. Now I just struggle with KZbin and Reddit haha but I'm slowly working on those too. Little by little :) Cheers! (edit: for typos)

[@themasterMi7]

@@julianc528 same like u bro , I will try to do same like u.

[@TylerLloyd]

Yep! If I didn’t already have a 30 day challenge in mind for June, I definitely would do it. Although, giving up social media sounds a little easier than what I was thinking.

[@mostafizurrahman03]

It's actually hard to delete social media apps specially when we are home quarantined :"3

[@yeremiapsrrn]

But i just did it, about 2 days ago

[@olivermundell4742]

But i feel like quarantine is an even more important time to get rid of it, since that voice will b stronger than ever, at least it is for me. There’s soooo many other things you might be able to put attention towards instead, maybe even meditating.

[@kathie_franco]

When I saw that minimalist video I quit social media, at the Beginning I thought a lot about it, but now it's impressive all the time I can expend doing something i really want.

[@MisterPol]

That's a bold move Kathie but I'm sure definitely worth it in the long run

[@aslamnajeem]

I was doing 30 days social media detox since 2014 and took it to the extreme last year. Yes, I quite social media for an entire year. It completely changed the way I approach my life. As you said.. everything was just fine! I'm working on a video and will share my experience and insights.

[@kristinerico]

Yes, SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX helps me with a clarity of mind and create new habits. I deactivated my Facebook account for 2 years before. Since my company is more on technology. I reinstallI it for the sake of messenger, but I deleted the FB App. I meditate more everyday and have therapy to talk to myself only the positive things. I stop comparing myself to others. I create more helpful habits like bible reading, drawing and working out in my home. Imagine how much time you can save and how many things you can do when you SM detox.

[@cullinm]

As a newer KZbinr, this really speaks to me. I love the idea of deleting / installing apps because frankly, I am addicted. That’s so good. How does that impact your content creation?

[@cullinm]

* he asks, somewhat selfishly

[@varun_y]

"Not feeding to begin with helps the most" is very accurate and true. Social Media is the main source of information overload

[@carrieannkouri2151]

This is wonderful, Matt. I deleted social media off my phone last year. My clarity and inspiration as a photographer bloomed.

[@mitziarciga3094]

I've always been a very detached person from media. I don't get joy from scrolling or checking stuff, I would be happy to not have a phone at all... but I'm currently looking for a job. We all have our excuses, and I guess that's mine. But also, this challenge is just about social media, not email or using your phone altogether (even though I reeeally wish I could). I might try to do that, to make it work for me, too. I'm kind of already doing it, I guess. I like the level of self-reflection this video has brought for me, thank you, Matt.

[@MisterPol]

I hope you get success in finding a job 🙌🏼

[@Booga_3]

I stopped social media for about 4 months now and nothing much changed since I don’t have any friends either way 😂

[@user-xh9cc3gu2z]

John Ahn i can relate buddy

[@Booga_3]

p sorry not looking for any friends ✌️

[@akristiina7068]

👍😂 Same

[@VickiWhineray14]

I deleted my Instagram because of that “voice” in my head. I feel so much better

[@alliedegroff5267]

I started using an app that limits my time on them and I've found that that has made me so much more intentional. I don't have time to follow a million people so I only follow the ones I truly love

[@dreidynn]

what’s the name of the app?

[@alliedegroff5267]

@@dreidynn It's called skreentime!

[@chioumia5565]

Hi Matt D’Avella:) I am your viewer from Taiwan. I have been following your channel for over a year now. I really enjoy creative and insightful content you put out here. And your previous 30 days challenge of quitting social media also reframed the way I use social media too. In fact, I quit social media for over almost 9 months. This completely shifted my life and invited profound clarity into my current life. Just wanna drop by here and say thank you 😊

[@zakariahabbad4627]

whenever i watch your videos, i just get that motivation to create something, even if it wasn't the topic but you have something in your videos that makes wanna do something and give that energy and inspiration. i love you man !

[@meraykabajah4810]

I did it two times in the last two years once i feel like i'm hooked to my phone i start doing it again in fact ive been thinking to do it again recently and you posted this video I see alot of benifits of this challenge i do recommend it 😉

[@VihanChelliah]

Your videos are the absolute best. Thank you for the inspiration. Your style and storytelling has influenced my own approach and channel! Thanks Matt!

[@CLLChristlikeLife]

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[@enriconovetre]

I actually did it, for two years straight. As a Catholic, I chose the Lent period as a time for "social media fasting", so I didn't use social media for at least forty days. It really gave me perspective, clarity, and overall a sense of pushing myself away from things that are not useful at the end of the day; a major drawback for me was my need for another distraction, so I found myself spending hours on KZbin instead of scrolling Facebook or Instagram. I will try again next year, as having a specific time like Lent for trying it out helps me a lot, but this time I will also quit KZbin and other video platforms to see if I can really survive the lack of distraction and be able to focus on myself and on things that really matter!

[@nataliamontelongo2781]

I've been off of social media for 2 1/2 years now, don't miss it at all. People are surprised when I tell them but they understand, most often say "I could never do that" and it's fine. Everyone at their own pace.

[@a.x3339]

Damn good 4 you I hope I can make it to 1 year at least

[@inaiapoiesis5729]

Hello Matt. i'm a brazillian film student and just finished watching your documentary on netflix. i came here (a little late lol) to tell you that it made me cry, it's really inspiring and a beautiful work. thank you so much for that, the message is now kept in my heart.

[@alwaysovercoming4546]

I absolutely love your channel, you have motivated me and inspired me to create my own channel! Keep up the amazing work!🔥

[@starpower1367]

You go man 😎! Matt also inspired me to start a channel

[@alwaysovercoming4546]

Star Power thank you! I’ll subscribe to you as well! Keep up the good work!

[@starpower1367]

@@alwaysovercoming4546 Thanks man, you too! I really like your content. Very helpful stuff, especially for me since I just started high school

[@alwaysovercoming4546]

Star Power glad to hear it!!👊🏻

[@MarielaMerino]

my channel is about minimalism too :)

[@ShyShySchullie]

I did 6 months no social media and I discovered so much about myself!!!

[@idilw7893]

I have been away from IG account for almost a month and I couldn’t agree with you more. Honestly my focus is a lot better and my time management too. For instance, If I would like to take a break from studying, I don’t have to get on the IG app and “accidentally” waste a whole hour. Strangely I feel like weight had been lifted from my shoulders and I have a lot of “free time”. I feel a lot more happier and at peace. In the beginning, I didn’t have a plan for how long I was going to do this but now I plan to keep doing it for another month. Fortunately I’m really enjoying this😄 “You’re not missing out if you’re busy doing you”-someone from the inters of net

[@jordanmarino7831]

I’ve been off of all social media platforms except for KZbin (If YT counts) for around 4 months. It’s been so clarifying to detox from the constant comparing oneself to others and stimulus/information overload.

[@floydfernandes2985]

I'm super inspired by this. I have started using social media apps on weekends only which is a good practice before you start the actual 30 days challenge. Awesome video.🙏🙏🙏

[@saralorena4615]

You’re videos are literally the best!! So inspirational 🙏🏽

[@HiiAnniie]

Your saying this one minute after the video was posted, and the video is 8 minutes long? 😂

[@gossipgery]

I deleted my Instagram account 15 months ago and honestly I haven't missed it since then. Before that I was pretty hooked on it, but it felt like keeping up with my own standard of posting was draining my energy and at times I realized how far off the real world social media can be. Ever since then I am enjoying real life connections with people much more. In fact I have naturally decided to speak up much more often instead of just looking at my phone and this made me more open to meeting new people. I have also become more creative and at peace with myself. I would definitely recommend stepping back from these platforms, because it can change your life and perspective on things a lot.

[@laksh_ayy]

I just pulled out my phone from the drawer after 1 week of phone detox, and this is the 1st video that pops up on my feed.

[@shannonlynn9651]

How did you go a week!? 🤔

[@laksh_ayy]

@@shannonlynn9651 It seemed tough, but after you lock it in a drawer, you seldom miss it.

[@DeeJayPuffy]

Great video! I did it for just 24 hours but it felt amazing as well. I didn't even touch my phone that day. Thanks for sharing!

[@thedsplatform6430]

I quit social media . For like 20 days . I'm already a week in as of today . And two things I've learnt . We don't tend to appreciate very small things . We rest , we eat , we view a sunset , but we dont enjoy it . Instead , we'll keep scrolling just eating for the sake of eating and not even recognizing the taste , not appericiating what we have , taking everything for granted , just comparing . These things taking me so much . And deffinitely been more aware about my surroundings, more productive, less negativity . Everything is better . I'm using KZbin because my online lectures are posted here . 💜💜🌻

[@Obabynation]

When your too early to say anything interesting

[@decibalduke]

Wtf yesss😂😂

[@michaelpfannenschmidt7066]

You don't need anything "interesting". Anyways, I'm glad youre here. Have a great day, buddy🍀

[@wesleyhempoli5548]

I got something useful... You're*

[@Obabynation]

Michael Pfannenschmidt thank you 😊

[@itschesta]

I am accepting the challenge, Matt. Let's see how far I can go!

[@kaoutherbsy8729]

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[@itschesta]

@@teresa6832 No, I couldn't give up KZbin but everything else is going on track. Thank you for asking.

[@chemsplain]

Zuckerberg is going to be mad at you 😂

[@Ikaros23]

Zuckerberg knows that most people dont listen. And even if they do its like adds who say smoking is bad.... the first thing a smoker do is light up a sigaret

[@torusseltherussel2475]

Doubt, he`s a robot so can`t feel anger

[@FoxofGold]

These kinds of videos are the reason I try to be better and live a better life

[@creative45630]

Great video. I quit social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest - about 3 years ago and haven’t looked back. I just check in on KZbin for some entertainment now and again, and find the content much richer/more educational here than switching on the TV. I also rarely watch TV these days - just the occasional BBC/other quality drama series now and again and don’t miss that either. I also quit reading news websites around the same time. I’ve found I haven’t missed out on anything other than procrastination and anxiety - so no great loss! I realised, particularly when I quit Facebook, how non-existent/shallow my real life relationships were, and it’s way more enriching working on that in real life than being online. I wouldn’t go back.