Using a flip phone for 30 days to enhance flow

[@infocusworkshops3590]

Love it! Anything to bring me into flow state more regularly is worth trying. Thank you for the inspo!

[@cadencevlogs2529]

you deserve way more subscribers, honestly thought you were famous until i looked at your account. i’m watching this because im getting a flip phone soon, pray for me!

[@LukeDashwood]

you made my day :) I hope it goes well!

[@reachnandini]

I'm getting mine today I'm scared

[@sofiab.m.9314]

The wallpaper of the phone, it just made my day better. Thank you.

[@LukeDashwood]

hahah cheers didnt think anyone would notice

[@maddielakeland5314]

9:50 I already barely use my phone and my new flip arrives today and I’m so excited. This is the best thing I’ve noticed since having nothing to do on my phone- actually engaging more. Makes me more aware of how annoying it is when someone uses their phone in the middle of a conversation and doesn’t even notice if you stop talking

[@slendermash5252]

Out of all the probably 20-30 videos I've watched on the subject of removing social media, having a dumb phone, using physical media, this is by far the best one I've watched. It just feels so to the point and relatable in how you explain what it's like removing all that stimulus from your life. I feel like I'm actually learning something from this video unlike the other youtubers out there.

[@LukeDashwood]

thanks man really appreciate it :)

[@maddielakeland5314]

the best clips added into a productivity video I’ve ever seen

[@hiddenforbiddenholyground]

this video really targets things i struggle with specifically because of adhd and that i havent been able to put into words wow

[@alexisfaible]

I have watched a lotttttt of these videos and yours by far is the best I’ve seen ! And the funniest!

[@LukeDashwood]

thankyou!!

[@BZ197]

im 15 and i use a motorla razr v3 and a ipod tbh ive lost a few freindships through this witch is sad but i feel alot better on my day to day

[@LukeDashwood]

I'm sorry about the lost friendships, i know a thing or two about that myself. Keep doing what's best for you though, respect that you're only 15 and you're already making wise decisions :)

[@BZ197]

@@LukeDashwood thank you it means the world to me that u acc reply let me sub to you now

[@Bryce-rh2fp]

Im 16 and im about to be using a flip phone and a cd player. Gonna see how it goes for a while

[@BZ197]

@@Bryce-rh2fp good luck man I’m 16 tommo so I hopefully am getting a cd player cuz I asked for one 🙏

[@Bryce-rh2fp]

@@BZ197 Awesome happy birthday man, I love my stereo player and my portable players so I'm sure you'll like it, good luck getting one

[@anniecesantiago2401]

I love the threat of a punch towards the end 😆 I just purchased my Nokia yesterday and am excited to switch over and get back to the real world!

[@LukeDashwood]

good luck!!

[@Stock_Trading_BD]

I still remember using one back in 2009 😅

[@LukeDashwood]

haha legend

[@CRH-391]

I have a flip phone but have been neglecting it to use my old iPhone… this really helped me set some more goals to get back on track. God bless you!

[@basically_chris]

It’s SO much easier to get into a state of flow during any extreme sport or “life threatening scenario”, cause unlike with the … piano, when you bmx you fully focus on it, or u break something. Anyone else tested both kinds of hobbies ?

[@LukeDashwood]

this is very true, high stakes drive flow and can become a very easy pathway to finding flow in your life, however if you want to not only bring flow to these types of pursuits but also to things like cognitive work, hobbies like piano can help develop that : )

[@user-q018]

A little rant: I’ve technically begged my parents for a flip phone but all they do is laugh at me and (since pretty much everyone i know uses WhasApp) say that im dumb for choosing the “hard & expensive way for communication” Communication my ass lol everyone’s glued to their screens 24/7 and let me tell you that I’ve already got rid of social media apps (which made me extra lonely) but nothing helps since my parents control every aspect of my life so im stuck in the house, im 16 and already feel really unproductive and useless… sorry ik that was uncalled for but GOSH is jt frustrating, anws thankyou so much for your video and I’ll make sure to support your channel ! ^-^

[@LukeDashwood]

thanks for your support! I think by getting rid of social media you are already on the path to live a more fulfilled life, you should be proud of that : )

[@servility]

i really recommend reading and journaling. Especially fantasy because you can 'submerge' into other worlds. Especially twilight... its so good.

[@user-q018]

@@servility ooh i love journaling &reading but im getting kind of bored from russian classics so I’ll try fiction and fantasy out, thankyouu

[@tr11_]

@@user-q018 If you're bored go to the gym, on a walk, try something new, visit a new place, think what you want to do in the future. Can't you get yourself a flip phone?

[@user-q018]

@@tr11_ im still financially dependent on my parents so I can’t do most of the things without their consent which is mostly no ): Thank you though ❤️

[@8kris8]

You are amazing ❤ I felt the same very first 2-3 day I was wandering what to do 😢 but then just realised is the right way to get rid of my smart and then continue using my blackberry ❤❤❤❤❤started beefing more productive and present ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LukeDashwood]

I'm so glad!

[@reachnandini]

Love the bg music

[@anthonyborrelli2380]

Just ordered my sunbeam flip phone. I’m so excited to change my life!!!

[@LukeDashwood]

Happy for you :)

[@WilliamShinal]

I used to use my first phone, an LG Extravert 2 before the entirely unnecessary and sort of vindictive 3G shut down, and I tell you I was more focused on other things to do, such as tinker with my (at the time) recently delivered Orange Pi PC, help with felled trees in our property and troubleshoot stuff on my PC. Now I have a few smartphones I refuse to add a service to for the sake of singleplayer gaming and while I still do other things outside of social media, I did find myself using Discord a lot more often on the more up to date phone. I'm looking at Sharp's newer flip phones to remedy this (unlocked of course).

[@123KOHGZ]

You're very small and underrated but I like it. 66 subscribers when I'm watching this, 899 views and 86 likes. I hope by the end of July you'll have 80 subs!

[@LukeDashwood]

I appreciate the support

[@ShockCloudFireSky]

Thx for your sharing. i'm changing dumb phone right now. hope i can calm down and beat distraction

[@kasliss4471]

im sorry QUALITYYYY

[@LukeDashwood]

sony zv-e10 :)

[@Juuliaduuartee]

Hi man! I would really like to stop using my cell phone or cut down on it a lot, but I have panic syndrome, and for some reason it's the only thing that takes my mind off bad thoughts...it's been difficult. Thanks for the video, it clarified a lot for me!!

[@LukeDashwood]

I'm glad the video helped, i might make an updated video on how to limit smartphone use if that's helpful :)

[@Juuliaduuartee]

@@LukeDashwood thx man!🙌🏻❤️

[@serendipity-discover]

amazing video

[@MyaTruax-0406]

Love this man! I'm considering switching to a flip phone or at least a dumb phone to help my productivity and overall well-being.

[@SunnyGoesIn1D]

What a great video. I like that you went into the way you thought about your relationship to dopamine especially. Also, is your phone bedazzled bc that’s awesome lol. I just ordered myself an old Blackberry Classic q20 myself and I can’t wait. They still work for now in Canada and Asia and Europe I believe, but not for Americans. In the meantime, I’ve been trying to figure out how to restructure my daily routine for a better dopamine detox (given that I have smart devices everywhere) and so far, three weeks in, I’m seeing some progress already, though it hasn’t been a totally linear process. But I measure things over longer periods rather than day to day, and the difference is there and by many metrics. By the time the BB is here I hope I’ll be fully ready to be immersed.

[@LukeDashwood]

haha yeah it is bedazzled lol, had to bring back the whole 2000's aesthetic. I think it's great you don't look at the progress as linear because in my experience it never is, you only realise how far you've come when look back after a long time and see how different your life used to be. Hope all goes well :)

[@oceanman4926]

You're amazing at storytelling how did you get this good? i can't even put my thoughts into a sentence

[@LukeDashwood]

Thanks : ))

[@Ninagottii]

Luke is so cute and this content was actually interesting ❤ new sub here

[@william.darrigo]

Subscribed! Great points. I like the thought of purposefully being bored. Now we never get that chance thanks to our smartphones. Just bought my dumb phone so excited to try that out

[@LukeDashwood]

Nice! I hope you like it :)

[@metafelle]

the iphone wallpaper is absolutely FOUL hahahah

[@uytin99]

I have a small comment: If you are in college/education that require constant communication, this isn't going to work well. You need social media for chat groups, to reach friends, to networking easily,... You also need a phone to have notification: If a class is delayed, or room-change,... It sucks that in 2024 everybody assume you had a phone, and the infrastructure is build around that!

[@LukeDashwood]

I totally agree, and have found myself having to go back to my smartphone for this exact reason and having to use digital minimalism strategies to dumb down my phone as much as possible, maybe i'll make an updated video of how to turn a smartphone into a dumbphone :)

[@littlemikasa3439]

I wonder if you still respond to questions/comments but I have a question, how is your social life then? I can imagine the rut of boredom and stuff in the beginning of using a flip phone, but how about the loneliness? Not truly something that seems it can progress since the human mind still needs connection, and I wonder if you have friends that like actually respond to your calls to go out or stuff, because it today's era it seems that one needs 4 months of pre-planning before one can meet with their friends... Anyway thanks for the honesty, amazing video

[@LukeDashwood]

My social life has shown dramatic improvements, i am an introvert by nature and if i can occupy myself i will, but when you are forced to confront your loneliness and lack of connection you more actively seek it and i've found that i actually have a whole side of myself that is quite extroverted haha. But i'd never know that if i never took the steps to bring it out. I completely agree with it being hard to organise things with friends in the current culture but what boredom does is it reduces your bar for what you would consider a friend. I used to barely talk to anyone at work because they weren't my "friends" but now i find myself striking up conversations with anyone just for fun and i've found more of a general feeling of community. hope this helps :)

[@ipushprajyadav]

Appreciate it bro 🙌

[@LukeDashwood]

Appreciate you bro

[@flutteredlearning]

Love the video. Great job! If you keep this up I think you'll have a pretty great channe on your hands!

[@LukeDashwood]

Thank you for your support, means a lot :)

[@reachnandini]

My mother is against it but i bought it

[@TheSulross]

Use a flip phone for a month and find out what it’s like to be a human being

[@ipushprajyadav]

Rizz - word of the year 😂

[@ronnielimony]

I need a replacement for my computer

[@AjoyBasfore-is3ki]

Phone brand?

[@LukeDashwood]

opel :)

[@bipolar_kitty]

Just got a flip phone and it’s a hard transition. This video is so good! I was shocked to see less than 10k subs 🤍 how do you deal with people not giving the energy and attention u give them? I’m really into “breaking the twitch” so I make sure to be present with people whenever I’m with them. I don’t ever get that energy back, so how do you deal with that? Thanks 🌻💗🦋

[@LukeDashwood]

great job on making the change! i would say that what other people do is out of your control and so you shouldn't focus on how they are reacting or their lack of reciprocation. Instead bring focus to the person you are becoming, which is someone that is more present with the people and world around them, and that itself is something to be proud of : )

[@bipolar_kitty]

@@LukeDashwood referencing this vid 3 months later bcuz I’m in productivity purgatory :\

[@ven7133]

Whats the name of that phone

[@LukeDashwood]

Opel flip :)