Trying to End my Phone Addiction | Day 1

[@superbabymia1]

Simple solution. Give up social media. I gave it up 4 years ago and never looked back. It’s such a distraction and I have focused on things that really needed my attention like my relationship with Jesus.

[@llenilyn]

Same, 1 year ago i deleted my facebook.

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Same! 3 years social media free. Praise Jesus! 💛🙏🏼

[@rosario822]

Suggestion. when you feel like being in social media. Take that time to prepare a little Bible study and share it in KZbin. A short video of 15 min will be helpful ❤

[@annem1937]

I second that suggestion ❤

[@faithwithvivian]

Thats good! will be doing this even if its for shorts or reels!

[@Hej344]

Definitely I would like to try this. Thank you

[@evangelicful]

People keep saying "bring the 90s back" bc we miss the beauty of running around as a young child not giving a care about what's on tv....😢😢😢

[@jeslovesjesus]

I just got rid of my iPhone and got a flip phone. It’s simply not worth it. ❤

[@oliviae3250]

That’s smart , you got rid of the temptation to be on apps.

[@jessicaalvarado208]

How would that work if I have all Apple products??? I would want a flip phone as well

[@jeslovesjesus]

@@jessicaalvarado208 You would have to just back up all of your info onto your computer. I had to get an external hard drive (found one for $40 on Amazon) and transfer everything onto there because I have an hp computer and I didn’t want to clog it with a bunch of stuff. You can still keep your iCloud and have access to it but mine was so full I would’ve still had to pay the 2.99 a month and I didn’t want to do that so I just cancelled it. I still have an Apple iPad but I don’t pay for storage anymore so it can barely do anything I honestly am probably going to get rid of that soon also. I switched my phone service over to a company called patriot mobile they’re a Christian company and so sweet. They send me emails asking me to pray about things happening in the world I really enjoy doing business with believers. I was able to keep my phone number so it was a smooth transition. Instead of using apps I just use websites now to do what I need to do and not having that easy access is oddly much more freeing. Looking back I realized I was never using my phone but my phone was using ME! I honestly don’t ever see myself going back to a smart phone. Using a flip phone has forced me to use my brain and survival skills again lol. It took time away from reading my Bible and praying and just being present and in the moment with my kid instead of looking up a recipe then ending up down the rabbit hole of some conspiracy 😂 I want to give more to God and set a better example for my kid. Viv was absolutely right, God deserves better and so do our children. ❤️

[@lenaackerman2499]

How you typing this bruh 💀

[@scipherfilter5913]

Yes, I also got a "flippy" or a "dumb phone." A good deal of self-awareness came back to me, although you end up losing the cool card.

[@jesuschristuslebt3523]

„All things are wearisome, more than one can say. The eye never has enough of seeing, nor the ear its fill of hearing.“ ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭ that’s the problem the lust of the eyes.

[@michelleleal4464]

Wow, just the video I needed to see! Phone addiction is such a big problem that many don't talk about. Thank you for being so transparent and using your platform to speak on these issues that are consuming our lives. Keep the videos coming sis!

[@iona_burciaga]

when I start being on social media too much I go on a fast. a FOOD FAST. heightens your attention and breaks the stronghold

[@faithwithvivian]

That's good! i need to try this

[@godlywomanph]

i already overcome my addiction in Instagram and Tiktok Since i realized i Scroll and watched nonsense Video. and its really feel Good when you drown Yourselves in prayer and word of God 😊❤

[@faithwithvivian]

Amen!!

[@jennylgarciajlg79]

Guilty here 🙋🏻‍♀️ need to pick up my Bible more than my phone. I don’t have tik tok or instagram but I do have Facebook and love watching Christian KZbin vlogs.

[@Aj-me8mo]

or you could just be a disciplined individual like moi

[@BlessedBeyond27]

I uninstalled Facebook Instagram more than a year ago and that has been the best decision. The only struggle i have sometimes is scrolling KZbin shorts. But most of the days im at workplace so usually on my offs specially when im idle and alone at home. But yes social media should not replace our devotional time with God. The less unnecessary apps we have the less distraction we have.

[@b_740]

It's not phone addiction. It's the inability to handle and process the real world and the harshness of it. The emotions and pain and grief that are our reality. We need tools and truths and encouragement and community. But so many of us don't have that. The phone/food/drugs/etc is an escape from something we are simply unable to deal with.

[@geraldinegrace6202]

this is so real. i feel so spiritually weak the more that i become intertwined with my phone. the closer i get to my phone, the further i get from God. it’s so incredibly hard

[@faithwithvivian]

Yes this is so TRUE!!!

[@Olivia84818]

I’m dealing with this, I deleted all my apps except KZbin. It’s the dopamine that it gives us, that fake reward of watch and scroll like a casino addiction. Praying we all over come this distraction.

[@faithwithvivian]

Stay tuned for more ways to overcome this addiction

[@Tee-lady]

I can't delete youtube and Facebook. They come with the phone it's annoying. If I disable them, I still go back 😢

[@ItCantRainForever2]

Amen I'm so overwhelmed

[@intentionalchristianwoman]

It's the dopamine hit Vivian. Addictions of all kinds are unbiblical and I've been so guilty too my sister so I've been eliminating things one at a time and it's been so helpful for me. I feel less anxious and I spend time doing what's more important. The Bible says that we are not to be mastered by anything (1 Cor. 6:12). I don't want to be a slave to anything. We need to understand that we can be empowered by our self-control/self-discipline and it's something we can all take small steps little by little to get better and better. I'll pray for your journey of detoxing this addiction. Hugs!!

[@Fabiana_Gisella]

Girl you and I both. I delete tik tok app off my phone then go and log on my desk top thinking im slick 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@EarCandyAsmr]

I think I’m slick because I don’t even use tik tok ig or fb anymore but my youtube watch hours are embarrassing 😭

[@faithwithvivian]

i've deleted it a couple times then download it again to "search" something up and ends up getting me addicted again😭

[@user1111-x1i]

Wow I feel so seen😂😂thank you for posting this. We are set free already, we just have to walk in it🫡. Im so tired of delaying my life(it's been a 5 yr battle with TikTok/ig which is so embarrassing)​@@faithwithvivian

[@MyaDasiaaa]

Glad you made this video, i deleted social media 6 months ago but my phone and tv still feels addicting

[@faithwithvivian]

Try turning off your phone when you are home from work! it really helps me

[@MyaDasiaaa]

@@faithwithvivian thanks

[@reginald_]

Honestly, screen time is such an issue for me. It's the most unhealthy thing in my life right now! That said, I feel ya!

[@gabriellearielle2597]

I like your videos. A few weeks ago I read a book focused on that. It's called: «Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age» Samuel D. James. This book won the 2024 Christian Book Award in the Faith& Culture category. How the Habitat of Internet Technology Undermines Christian Wisdom. With advancements in internet technology, people can get instant answers to just about any of their questions, connect long distance with family and friends, and stay informed with events around the world in real time. In Digital Liturgies, tech-realist Samuel D. James examines the connection between patterns in technology and human desires. Everyone longs for a glimpse of heaven; James argues they are just looking for it in the wrong place―the internet. This accessible book exposes 5 “digital liturgies” that prohibit people from contemplating big truths, accepting the uncomfortable, and acknowledging God as their Creator. It then calls readers to live faithfully before Christ, finding wisdom through Scripture and rest in God’s perfect design.

[@laurentvalentina9472]

I've been struggling to spend less time on social media and stuff like that. Happy to know that I'm not alone on this journey. I pray that my time be used to the Lord's glory

[@bongamabai1559]

Thank you for sharing this it takes a lot to be humble enough to expose yourself to help others ♥️

[@faithwithvivian]

Put on some bible videos! lol

[@lilylovedchild]

I needed this series! I doom scroll too and I know it distracts me from God 😔 Also I am so impressed by your prayers (confessions)!! I want to create something similar now 😍

[@faithwithvivian]

having the confession list helps so much!

[@JesusSaves79]

Thank you for this video it’s true my addiction is KZbin and I find myself some days refreshing it so many times just to find a new video it’s honestly sickening

[@lindarosy9653]

This is so relatable Vivian. I have a lot to study but I end up doom scrolling and I have noticed that my anxiety and stress skyrockets when I use my phone too much and I feel weak as I keep comparing myself to others and forgetting that God is in control. I am deleting instagram while watching this. Waiting for the rest of the series. 🤩

[@faithwithvivian]

Yay! glad this inspired you to get rid of social media!!

[@callistacypers5146]

It's something that the Lord revealed to me some weeks ago and last weekend I spent almost 1 hour watching shorts on youtube and I felt the Holy Spirit telling me to stop but I couldn't stop, like the flesh is so weak!! so i decided to close instagram for the full week and even if it's hard I can already see that my spirit is fed by the word and i feel much closer from the Lord. I advise you to do it and reconnect with the Lord and put Him above everything else! we're on this together

[@faithwithvivian]

yes been reading the word on my free time now and feel a huge difference already!

[@jessicarezende5614]

Hi love thank you for this I am SUFFERING FROM THE SAME THING, Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing, let’s do this!!! Together we are stronger, may God give us the fruit of self control in Jesus name 🙌🙌🙌🙌💙

[@aidyl1519]

Vivian thank you for your videos, they're always a blessing. I'm going through the same thing with my phone. Since I'm not an influencer I decided to get a dumbphone to eliminate screen time and still be reachable. Just deleting social media apps did not work for me, which is why I decided to replace my phone.

[@faithwithvivian]

Your welcome

[@iammichaelamonique]

I too am a creator and my screen time has been about 8 hours a day, and some days I don’t even open my bible. It’s like the enemy is really fighting us HARD in this season.. I really needed to see this video!

[@ArabellaPenrose]

Hey! On my Samsung phone there's routines and Modes and you can block apps I also bought a lock case for my son when he's studying. It has a timer and you can still take calls.

[@hemiaddicts5954]

I’m catholic but I love watching ur videos !!! Will u continue walking with the lord !

[@ItCantRainForever2]

Thanks for bringing this to light. Sometimes I feel like the scrolling leaves an emptiness and disgust with myself. Maybe we can start by weaning ourselves off. Lord please help us let go of all of our idols. In Jesus mighty name Amen

[@leylawalkingbyfaith]

I have not downloaded TikTok. Thank God 💕 it’s because his strength I have been not interested 🙏🏽 I am so grateful.

[@jenjay.A.J]

Ah the idea of the flip phone love it ! I actually was planning to go full on old school and get a flip phone because I wanted to completely get all distraction out before my baby was born. But God blessed me with a phone I had previously did want but decided to go with the flip phone. But God knows why the change. God bless all !

[@kelly2444]

I would love a 3 month update on how you are doing with you quest to quit your phone addiction xxx

[@saraissza]

How this came on time. I want to detox weeks from my phone. You motivate me to start now! 👏🏼

[@NessaG777]

I just prayed for u sis and I prayed for me too cause I struggle with this .I prayed That we both can become so uninterested in things of the world and what the world has to offer every Addiction ever distraction will be loosed from us in Jesus name and may God consume every every part of us in Jesus name God bless u Great videos ❤

[@gissellefuerte99]

Girl yes. !! For me it's not really that much of a problem during the day cause during the day I already got so much going on to do like chores, cooking,laundry, etc. But it's always at night when it's a trap! Lol Im trying so hard to get better at it too. Your not alone, sis! ❤ God bless you! 🕊️

[@letitslime1653]

This is definitely timely. Unfortunately, I don't have a tight knit community as of yet and that's the thing that's been hard for me. I do want to have that physical fellowship with sisters, but the ones I'm closer to don't live near me. And you are so right when you said it's like you're talking to someone because that really is how it feels for me! I think what will be helpful for me is to sit down and plan a calendar or weekly calendar of things I can do that will naturally take the place of doom scrolling. Let's pray through this 😅

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Missed your videos, Vivian! Welcome back :) This was such a good video. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us, God bless you!

[@michaellegend6625]

Sis Vivian! You can overcome it by the grace of God! I'm 10 yrs plus without social media (insta and Facebook) no tiktok ofcourse. I only have youtube and Viber. And it helps me as a person but the downside is the loneliness increases. It's hard on the first two months but as you grow in this journey, you'll get used to it. You'll meet new friends along the way and hopefully your true love. Please pray constantly and never giving up on studying God's word. Find your strength in Him only! Godbless you my sister and stay Strong!

[@melissajames7587]

thank you so much for these tips i needed these. I have so many goals but my phone addiction has been holding me back. And i have been neglecting God for my phone and I can't continue on like this... wish you all the best ❤

[@annroxs1397]

I thankfully havent made a tik tok, and I think its helped me from having such a short attention span. Dont get me wrong, every platform has short form content now and I find myself doom scrolling but i still LOVE a 2 hour video 😂 which is the other extreme downfall, if you dont spend 8 hours watching 15 second videos, you spend 8 hours watching a few long podcasts/videos. And you still end up feeling bad 😂. I will definitely be following your lead and taking part becaude i know for a fact I dont need my phone this much. And with that, this will be my last video for the day! Thanks, Vivian. ❤️

[@s.sflower]

You need to keep the videos coming Vivian 😊 they've been missed!!!

[@faithwithvivian]

yes def making more videos!

[@s.sflower]

@@faithwithvivian 💝💝💝

[@tonidavis2970]

Vivian, you are so inspiring and you give great ideas for a better more Godly Life. I am now boiling eggs so I can eat them because of you🥚😋

[@faithwithvivian]

Thank you! i love boiled eggs! lol

[@enimsajH4]

Thank you so much for this video! I thought I was alone but we are going through the exact same thing! The end of the day knowing you spent it on your phone doing nothing productive is so shameful and im left disappointed in myself. Im really trying to get a hold of this I can’t let this be my life

[@peonyfleur394]

I'm reading this devotional called : The 40 - Day Social Media Fast, by Wendy Speake. This is really helping me to reflect on my time with God and also my priorities. I would totally recommend this book. ❤ (I'll be keeping you all in my prayers)

[@faithwithvivian]

will def look into this!

[@faithwithvivian]

thank you!

[@YoungSavedAfricanz]

thanks for this Vivian i did a resolution page for myself because i realied that i was spending copious amounts of hours on my phone and computer doing unproductive things every day. So had to sit down with myself and address that issue, so i am trying my best right now to change my life (with the help of the Lord of course )

[@faithwithvivian]

step one is realizing its a problem after that we can conquer through christ!

[@heidymae]

Would you share/sell your booklet of prayers? I need some direction on how to do mine and I don’t know how to to. Pretty please!!! ❤ PSA: Thanks so much for the video! It Helps me to know other sisters are struggling as well as me 😢

[@lorirobinson4665]

Girl I feel you on this on

[@jennifermontalvan1780]

This video was super inspiring and surely blessed me! Thanks for sharing Vivian 😊

[@faithwithvivian]

thank you for watching!

[@asavelamabai]

Thanks so much for sharing sis,we needed this! ❤️

[@faithwithvivian]

You are so welcome

[@jazzzyjazzzz]

Vivian, I would love to know where you got all of your prayers and confessions, I need these printable for myself to speak over my life! Where did you get them from? I’m so excited for this series, so much anxiety & depression since the smart phones have come out

[@maryreshetnikova8184]

Thank you for this video 🙏🥺 I have the same problem((( I try to get rid of this addiction, but nothing helps(

[@faithwithvivian]

You can do it!

[@Genesis1613.]

I pray you’ve been well Vivian☺️🥰🥰🥰God bless your channel

[@lGraytheferalcat]

I uninstalled a few apps but I don’t understand why people like Tik Tok when I checked it out it just showed people’s funerals and hospital stories how depressing

[@faithwithvivian]

woah thats crazy i never saw that on tiktok everyones home page is different

[@kallistaanne]

I gave up social media a while ago and have Christian stuff KZbin and health stuff now idk why social media is such a big thing anymore

[@TheKiuji]

I have had the same problem but i am getting better now.. i will do two -3 days and then suddenly one day i just spen 5 hours of my day on it. It sickens me. And this week i did it 2 times .... it is crazy..

[@KierstenFranklin-kl8ge]

I switched to a flip phone. Works for me

[@pearl6394]

I love content like this. It's very motivating. I look forward to seeing more videos like this ^_^.

[@kristyortiz215]

I feel this video, and I’ve been trying to improve as well. Also I loved desperate house wives too, I’ve watched the whole series at least 3 times but I no longer watch it because it promotes so much lustfulness, adultery, and just a lot of immoral things that I’m sure aren’t pleasing to God. :/ sometimes I am tempted to watch though lol

[@faithwithvivian]

Yes i totally understand this i must of watched the series 6-10 times in total😭😭

[@itsallaboutjesus.4906]

Awesome! God bless you for sharing this with us Vivian, i love youuu...❤❤❤

[@faithwithvivian]

love you!

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

What game is that on the iPad, does anyone know?! :)

[@VegasOutSideGoonies]

The newer the phones, the stronger the force is from whatever they are putting in it! 😡🤯😡😡 Jesus take the Wheel.. You’re saying what I go thru in my house and I have 7 kids and a husband. I don’t have time for the devil

[@darawallace9413]

Respect to you Vivian

[@alexiuhbram]

Where’d you get diner dash fir the game emulator? I wanna play too haha

[@Cassandrao25]

Csn you list where you got your Bible and bible essentials you use?

[@wileymanful]

You can do it!

[@bernardwilliams4071]

Real Talk V its tuff

[@2MissLadyG]

Been having this on my mind lately

[@itssLaury]

I love thisss I wanna do this but tips im starting my content creation journey I feel like it will throw me off idk, any tips?😩

[@faithwithvivian]

only do it if God is calling you to do it!

[@dekka213l]

How much time do you spend using your phone specifically for biblical exegesis, biblical education, or ministry?

[@chelseap3]

I thought I was alone in this 🥲

[@faithwithvivian]

noooo its so common now a days!

[@amycruz1019]

Do you put KZbin under social media ?

[@faithwithvivian]

depends, watching a sermon is not social media to me

[@johngrantland680]

they call it doomscrolling, not good

[@faithwithvivian]

yes its horrible

[@itssLaury]

how do you create the confession page?

[@faithwithvivian]

i get scripture for every area of my life! i'll make a video on it soon!

[@Kymmrodri12]

You should your personal email phone and then social media work on cellphone 📱

[@MarsMellow-yt4cp]

I'm glad it's just not me 😞

[@faithwithvivian]

you are not alone!

[@LinaLin7]

Hey Vivian, the Picture from your Smartphone is so beautiful: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you Matthew 6:33 Please share this here ✨ or please show it in a KZbin short 😇

[@faithwithvivian]

Thank you! i actually got it from partnering with a ministry! jasonlozano.org/partner

[@LinaLin7]

Hey Vivi thanks for your answere 🌸🩷 You can buy this picture on the page?

[@jeunesse2610]

Sis i want to have a copy of your confessions 🥲❤️❤

[@faithwithvivian]

i will make a video about it and share a template!

[@jeunesse2610]

@@faithwithvivian yeeeey 😊🫶 thankyouuu

[@tonidavis2970]

Hi Vivian🥰

[@faithwithvivian]

hello🤩

[@Weatherwise78]

You look 👀 great You’ve lost weight I always say “You without Phone Addiction throw the first Phone 📱 😅Ha ha ha 😅

[@faithwithvivian]

hahah thats funny! thank you!

[@HarshTiwari-lx8mi]

I have one tip to reduce mobile addiction Please pin the comment ❤ Step 1.go to settings Step2.search parental control Step 3.set timer like 1hr 30min to apps you are addicted I hope it will help students ❤❤

[@kominanakane]

Get a flip phone, that is what I did

[@brittneymarie2348]

Same!!!!

[@YarelySilvas]

💯

[@ruthchada6102]

I thought this was old video. You lost quite a bit of weight.

[@faithwithvivian]

yes 20lbs so far!

[@jessicarezende5614]

Hi love thank you for this I am SUFFERING FROM THE SAME THING, Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing, let’s do this!!! Together we are stronger, may God give us the fruit of self control in Jesus name 🙌🙌🙌🙌💙