Why I Stopped Watching YouTube (and why you should too)

👋🏻 Hey guys! Welcome to the first episode of turning my KZbin channel into a therapy session. In this video I outline some thoughts I've been having about my life and talk about what changes I'm making to hopefully become a happier and more reflective person. I'm quitting KZbin, let's talk about it.
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[@m.m4999]

We struggle with procrastination. this man struggles being super productive 😩

[@rihablajmi617]

😂

[@seaweedglob]

True, and he thinks we're like him 😂

[@gloshiv2381]

Fr Fr😂

[@JKchick62]

Lol the best humble brag 😂

[@yazid8885]

He’s literally suffering from success

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

I've been doing this media break recently and it's actually helped with coming up with fresh new ideas. Some of the best things in life are free if you stop and pay attention. great video!

[@ameyamandhare8288]

do you think people who take notes are beta males?

[@Track4lifefast]

yeah, but if so, why r u here?🧐

[@moreroidsmoreboys]

@@Track4lifefast great question

[@ahmadfahrian1624]

@@Track4lifefast good question

[@Track4lifefast]

@@ahmadfahrian1624 yeahhhh

[@humblecrabd6981]

this is what I needed. I never understood why I was such a strong procrastinator despite having no insta, snap and barely having contacts to talk to. its simply me filling out hours of my day to replace silence, a little sad, it seems...

[@diellzahyseni8191]

omg same problem. I quit social media but still I realized that I am procastinating

[@daphne8228]

Same lol

[@rusrs9630]

lol me too. i thought deleting my socials was the solution 🥲

[@mahi5976]

Same here i deleted all my socials in order to focus for my exam but i realised i was procastinating so much just bcz i wanted to divert my mind from overthinking

[@samkelomdunyelwa7137]

Same omg

[@aceite.tropical]

I've actually deleted my social media apps for a while. This video seems like a sign to also create some healthy distance with KZbin. I recently graduated and I feel like there are various new, uncomfortable challenges and feelings I need to face. Memes and social media are serving as a distraction from my internal work. Thank you for this video!

[@metalrockstarizer89]

I don’t know if I’m the only person here that thinks like this but I’ve noticed that I’m subscribed to WAY too many channels that I don’t even watch. People nowadays subscribe, or follow something just because of one thing, which causes people to procrastinate on KZbin and mindlessly scroll due and because of that, the algorithm over saturates yourself into watching channels you really don’t truly desire to consume by. And that’s the cool thing about KZbin. Everything 90% is content based. All the other social media apps is 90% of “hey look at me, look how better my life is than yours.” Idk if this is just me, does anyone else feel this way?

[@Germanywithtripti101]

i do same, but deleting youtube is a huge pain in ass. how to delete youtube ?

[@Medietos]

@@metalrockstarizer89 I just stopped subscriptions that send new vids too often, and even unrelated video-makers who post a vid with 1 bit from someone's real video. I ma sorry, because i really would like to support them. If it was not so imposing. We'd watch less if we had to search for what we wanted ourselves. That was good at the beginning, before YT had got me and I never got interesting recs. "Outwiting the Devil" they really don't much seem to want us to watch though, becayúse they stopped recommending oit, although I watched it 15 times. Whereas they keep recommending sth I watched once 10 years ago, haha.

[@yuliyamoscg]

I also went to this conclusion about KZbin consumption two or three month ago. If I want to watch my favourite video makers, I sit down on a couch and watch it like a movie. If I need to do something, I do it in silence and without any distraction. This strategy saves so much energy! This is my first comment in English! :3

[@gyawn]

thank you, i needed to hear this! I'm an artist and i spend pretty much most of the day drawing and i would turn on youtube in the background. so if i draw for 7 hours on a day, that means i would have youtube on for 7 hours on that day.

[@editingandwritingtips8148]

proud of you,

[@lilianab4756]

Your English is excellent 😊

[@Noname-vu1om]

I wouldn’t have known English wasn’t your first language if you hadn’t mentioned it. In fact, I had to re-read your comment and that’s when I noticed one small mistake. As someone who has studied and learnt a foreign language, I always welcome corrections and I hope you don’t take offence. In your first sentence, I would change ‘went’ to the verb ‘came’. That is the correct collocation.

[@brishellebrooks9345]

Good job. Keep up the great work!

[@aliabdaal]

Love it

[@Hot_Chocolate06]

First reply

[@ayaantoqir9879]

Yes Ali my g.

[@eric1841]

I'm imagining youtube workers watching you create this movement, kharmamedic. Very probable they're mad with you.

[@azzyain296]

ali.. can you make a video of how to study after you failed a test.. i just failed my med pro exam n has to extend for 6 months :(

[@dmo4657]

Very productive reply :)

[@KuroUmbreon]

We love a self-aware, emotionally intelligent king. Self-reflection and introspection are so important

[@Sealdrop]

he censored the sink lmao

[@aliweber3906]

that made me watch it even more.

[@mymind1615]

Why did he ?

[@felixw3806]

@@mymind1615 maybe because it is clutterred?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

There’s a very thin line between being introspective and overthinking and I crossed that line ages ago lol

[@Unknown-mi9xd]

That's awfully relatable

[@proudchamp9865]

Can u plzz suggest what is the best time to watch a podcast or a vid of 20-25 min in a day(I watch them at x1.75 or ×2 speed)??

[@elizabethfilips]

I LOVED this, I think I’m going to try the same thing (starting in a few months though 😅) and LOL at the “I’m coming back to you camera”

[@adarshpb1428]

Hey

[@prithvirajbanerjee1547]

@@adarshpb1428 hey

[@elizabethfilips]

@Michael Mei have to watch about 50 videos a day for work for the next few months 😭

[@__AnXieTy__]

Ngl you are really underrated

[@hungrywarrior9647]

@ĞÃŰŔÄV⚡ same here ✌️

[@johnnywespos6983]

I realized the same issue about a year ago. I started avoiding social media completley and tried to read books instead of consuming something on the internet. Since then so many things changed… I just feel bettet an life is filled with more sunshine

[@charnjitsingh3365]

I find books' content repetitive and boring, do you?

[@theacademicfix2210]

Depends on the books you read

[@kevinuribe318]

@@theacademicfix2210 any great book recommendations? By any chance

[@kian6545]

@@kevinuribe318 Dostojevski - The idiot

[@theacademicfix2210]

@@kevinuribe318 you into fiction or non-fiction?

[@user-hu1lk9ej4z]

KZbin really is my main problem , thanks for sharing that with us 🙂

[@thetenz]

To me it’s the opposite. I’m already a really reflective person. Every second where I don’t watch anything and being alone I’m constantly reflecting my actions, what I said etc. KZbin is a great way to get different views on the same topic or just have fun watching something. But in one point Im totally with you and that’s the constant stimulation. Watching KZbin is fine, but every free second is too much.

[@borohWigga]

related af

[@user-zp5tq3gq1f]

Bro same, genuinely

[@rashib4350]

same haha I dont know how can people not be reflective. I reflect on myself and my emotions all the time but then hve issues concentrating cause I’m too consumed with feelings. I guess having a good balance between both is important. I learn a lot from Nasir to be more disciplined and I like that I am so intune with myself

[@sumaya9169]

reflection is supposed to be calming and a way of making sense of you and your/the world. if you feel the need to escape it by not being alone or watch something, that´s not reflection, that´s anxiety. coming from someone who had to learn the hard way the difference between the two

[@milkyuuu6170]

I agree. I love both sides, being online and watching videos/listening to music, and also the relaxing side. But honestly, I'm a person who's into their thoughts or "own world" when I take my time off my phone/laptop. If I'm not listening or watching to anything, I get into my own narrative of what I'm doing, what I need to do, my future and my past. Sometimes I think too much and then I start to talk to myself just to let a few words out, which a lot of people do. Though I get it. Every second of YT or being online is way too much and sometimes we need to live in the moment and enjoy the weather or outside, even inside with other people as well.

[@RoseKomolafe]

Love this! It's important to realise that time off, rest, relaxing and just being with one's thoughts is also productive. Can't wait to hear your lessons after 30 days.

[@florenzochandky]

Honestly in so many aspects of life, I really look up to you. Being a prospective Medical student, I keep thinking med school will be too daunting and eat away at my personal life, but I think your videos are not only what keeps me motivated but also reassures me that I can still have control over my life and how I succeed in it

[@No.1BlennyLover]

This sounds really useful. I can relate to avoiding that silent alone time. It sounds connected to you saying you're struggling to relax, especially since you're so driven to be productive 24/7. Hope you can become more grounded and in-tune with yourself, and comfortable just being ♥

[@sammirza7592]

I tried this during my boards for 6 months ... And YES, it actually helps you to cancel out all unnecessary thoughts and eventually concentration gets better to keep going....‼️👍🏻👊🏻

[@emmabee5027]

Fully agree! Plus therapy helps a lot to understand better who you really are! :-) it’s a gift to spend more time with yourself!

[@realMasterprocrastinator]

Same, but I never really thought about it consciously, it just happened automatically.

[@iamstraight4798]

Thank you for this advice i have my term 1 boards next month ill do this after this video

[@realMasterprocrastinator]

@@iamstraight4798 10th?

[@lunaology8502]

Hey then what did you do to rejuvenate your mind?

[@m.taylor]

KZbin is escapism.

[@thedoberman9458]

No

[@autumnburton2091]

@@thedoberman9458 yes

[@kriggo1]

Yes it can be

[@ScammedENGINEER]

This was my 3rd anti KZbin video bye now

[@revolutionarydoctor9403]

Mine too. Byee. Let's invest better in our lives

[@hafsahsarchives]

I totally relate to this habit of filling every empty space with content consumption almost like blocking thinking time

[@julijaskerovic2301]

You know, analysing everything to death is not always good either, so be carefull, overthinking can become a bad habit in itself.

[@vasilis_zougkas]

Lol that’s right

[@ahmedsaeedbj]

True

[@carmenrenee5146]

Yep. Often times people who come to these type realizations have overthought their decisions to the point they drive themselves to unhappiness. He seems smarter than that though. I do understand the concept of “Taking a break.”Good insight. ♥️

[@omgboxsl5315]

yep too much of everything is bad.

[@imcatwoman3738]

I know i do this to myself knowingly can u tell me how to stop?

[@sukh6566]

i would reccommend 'the happiness planner' where they give you questions like 'what are you most grateful for' & 'name 3 things youre excited about today'. It helps you be reflective in bitesize amounts without it becoming a big essay!

[@jesicasandhu8832]

It's really appreciating, the way you thought for yourself , I wish you luck and yeah , hope this will yield you positive results. Also , it has really left space for us to think on it as well . Thanks again !! you're great .

[@tb8827]

Currently trying this as well. Thank you for posting. It's nice to know there are others striving to make better choices.

[@giovannitertulli4962]

Going through the same process, as I am reading “Digital minimalism” by Cal Newport. I have realized that all my “silent” moment are filled with a podcast, a video, or something, to the point that I allow myself no time to reflect or just even get bored. I am doing the same as you for a month, scared but excited!

[@jaichhallani1414]

I just love honest KZbinrs. And I don’t know why but as soon as one of his KZbin video comes out, I just HAVE to click it.

[@rakshahosur3732]

It's so great that you are doing this...I've been trying to do it myself for sometime now but I didn't find the correct motivation but I feel like I am going to start doing it again along with you!

[@sarahfeasby6158]

This was a great video with some great reflection! I find that journaling is also a great way to work through what's stirring in my mind to help combat overthinking. Thanks for being real and vulnerable with us!!

[@miguelangelgarciamatas6954]

Hey Kharma! I’m a Spanish suscriptor and I’m finishing my degree in Medicine the next year. I’m glad that I’m not the only person who sometimes feels overwhelmed due to our brain constantly working with no stop, trying to do many things at the same time. I think we weren’t biologically designed for this multitasking way of life, and in my opinion in the end this stress can lead to different psychological illnesses (anxiety, depression, unhappiness…). As a suggestion, you could talk about “dopamine fasting” in another video. Thanks for the content and greetings from Murcia!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

(KZbin Consumers Anonymous Meeting Commences) Me: “Ok, so shall we introduce ourselves?” Nasir: “Hi, my name is Nasir and I’m a KZbin Consumer.” Everyone: “Hi, Nasir!”

[@HelloMoto_]

🤣

[@vanessa-iv8qz]

This comment just made my day 😂😂😂😂

[@BibliaRelevanta]

Such a great video! It is so comforting to see that I am not alone in this. I never heard anyone I know or even on youtube talking about this. At times I felt ashamed that I consume so much youtube and talking to a friend who could not relate, made me feel like I am a failure with using my time. It put such a strain on my mental and I feel it is such a stupid reason. This is why it makes me feel ashamed. I am currently going through this struggle of quitting, falling and raising again 🥲 I also have a short attention span, so getting bored easily makes this really hard for me, very frustrating 🙈. But initiative is the first step. Great road to begin going on, no matter how difficult 💪🏻

[@janaeid100]

I had the same conversation with my friend about something very similar. I’m a studying mother of 2 and I have so many things lined up on my to-do list after I finish this semester; Places to go, books to read, fitness goals etc. She reminded me it would also be useful that before diving into those things straight away, I should also include time to rest and just be mindful to avoid burn-out (which I am quite prone to). Not exactly what you’ve described in your situation but it’s also the same concept of resting to achieve further productivity in the long-term and just to be more connected with ourselves. I feel you!

[@alaabenabdallah568]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The current world needs more content creators who allow themselves to be vulnerable and honest about mindfulness and mental health to inspire their audience and create a safe space✨ Kudos Naser🙌

[@fitfotetobb7092]

i can relate so much to what you're saying ! i've tried to do a youtube/ spotify detox for months but i'm literally afraid to stay alone with my thoughts

[@proudchamp9865]

Can u plzz suggest what is the best time to watch a podcast or a vid of 20-25 min in a day(I watch them at x1.75 or ×2 speed)??

[@Radiantlady1995]

I am right there with you brother. I have honestly been consumed with KZbin through out the day. I am needing to do the same. I know personally I need to be more productive and intentional with the time available. Thanks for sharing.

[@samuelbrown9665]

I felt the same way, Nasir. I ended up quitting KZbin for about 3 months and since coming back, I have been so much more intentional with the content that I consume and take more value from it. Best of luck to you!

[@JoepHeki]

1:26 this is really what I feel is "toxic productivity" and honestly I experienced this awhile ago as well. You keep chasing that dopamine rush of finishing off your tasks, doing more, creating things and consequently never really taking time to reflect, chill out and have some fun in alternative ways than finishing tasks. I feel more "productivity" KZbinrs have fallen in this trap and it's a guarantee for a burn-out in the long term. Treasure your free time folks, and no, it's not bad to just sit and watch Netflix for two hours just to chill out.

[@kristofferwall8709]

Yep, we suck at enjoying the high of being bored, always chasing the distractions. Sometimes all one have to do is just breathe for 10 minutes and stare into a wall.

[@abirahmed1292]

I once quite KZbin for a month, whenever I was bored I used to read those newsletters waiting in my email or read something from the Medium or Harvard Business Review and that was a great decision, I became more focused on my work and completing tasks at a great pace. Unfortunately here I am back to the old days 😭

[@zlatan_2197]

It's like we have telepathic connection! Five days ago I started reading a book before bed (some easy reading like Dan Brown etc) and for the first time in the last 5 years I was able to fall asleep without headphones and asmr videos. And that made me think about how much time I'm spending on KZbin, not doing anything. So I stopped opening the app even if I felt the urge to do it. I can honestly say that I'm now experiencing life in the way I haven't experienced it in years. This is first time since then I opened yt and after this video I'm closing it again. It's honestly amazing feeling.

[@chalanikodikara9130]

Thank you so much Naser to guide the people in such a way; how to become more productive than yesterday. I love to watch your videos and preparing for a productive university life as well as in regular life.😇❤ appreciate sharing your true experiences with us again and again. Good luck brother!

[@faleshsahu6676]

I was very addicted to yt shorts and used to spend 2-3hrs watching shorts and around 1 hour regretting that I wasted my time on shorts. So I decided to watch only educational and some other helpfull videos atleast till mid December till my exams will gets over and spend the rest of my time on reading books and thinking and working towards my goal. I hope 🤞 I will maintain this. All the Best buddy 👍👍

[@lisamaria4366]

Yes, I think I'm gonna do it as well, I mean right now I'm with lack of motivation after achieving all of my goals so kind of everything lost it porpouse, but I think this will work!

[@sahanameenachisundaram8897]

The true honesty just makes me feel so comfortable watching your video's Nasir and it actually helps me understand your thought perspective

[@AmandaShawxo]

I relate to this sooo much! I have found it hard to be consistent on KZbin because I can’t *not* be productive with school things. I am so selective of the content I consume because it has to be worth my time - if that makes sense 😂 good for you friendo. Hope you learn more about yourself through this journey

[@talhawaleed6738]

This is the exact same thought i had a few days back, and its a really good thing. In my experience u will be able to conciously feed ur subconscious mind

[@sayanbose2880]

Its a great initiative!! Keeping ourselves first in the priority list and reflecting upon our life are the best detox from social media life. Good luck brother!!

[@ezie.y.3858]

I just love the way this video was filmed!! Although the usual style is to see you infront of your desk gives a feeling of confession time or something like that. This it sounds more relaxed and and chill. Good luck Nasir 👍

[@clperson17]

Love this perspective. Often times I have looked at relaxing/downtime as a rare luxury, but I try to remind myself that it is actually a necessity! My mental health definitely starts to dwindle if I don’t leave time to myself

[@douaaeat]

I’m doing the same thing with instagram and it’s been a month already and I’m actually finding more time for things that matter in my life , i started doing more and thinking less it was really addicting .

[@krisabidaher7268]

I miss your podcast, please film a podcast episode as soon as possible I have been revisiting your last podcast episodes for months and i never get bored of them. WE NEED MORE! Also please film some more vlogs and we would like a live study session like the one you did in recent months.

[@lara.genevieve_9416]

Wish you the best with this challenge, Nasir! Content consumption is so easy these days when it's literally everywhere and short attention spans are becoming normal... I was saying to a friend the other day how much I'm hating my phone atm and I'm making a conscious effort to leave it in another room or on silent as much as possible, I'm just sick of it being in my hand all the time. Keen to see how you get on! :)

[@tatyplummer]

Whoa! I am feeling the same way, mainly due to my work which makes me anxious all the time (I will leave next year, but until there my days has being overwhelming), so I hear podcasts and videos during the day to minimize it, but I was thinking about slow it down a little. Thanks for this video Nasir🙏🥰

[@BEAST_OP_MC]

Hi me and my friend always watches your videos for study motivation you really inspire both of us to pursue our career in the medicine thank you ✌🏻

[@outofthefoxootf979]

I've noticed this with myself hence why I'm watching this video. I have been in this routine of constantly watching youtube videos everyday throughout the day and I intend on changing this and being more productive.

[@teeetiya]

Hey, you have just made me realize the same thing. I used to feel inefficient all time but now I know what to do. Thanks a lot.

[@nikossotos2767]

Ι very much liked the idea of having some bloopers by the end of the video! Also as a person who is consuming an extreme amount of KZbin content, you got me thinking of having a detox of it for some days to see if it could be helpful for me. Thank you for keeping as company with your vlogs!

[@SaqibKhan-cq8mi]

This guy always helps me o To bea hardworking and a healthy person in my life.Thank you Bro for always uploading such a helpful and informative videos.❤❤👍🏻👍🏻

[@vanillacaffelatte]

I'm proud of you that you've come to this realisation! :) I have to say, when I heard in one of your videos that sleeping is not anything you're looking forward to, is not anything relaxing for you like for most people then - honestly - I thought that it's creepy and you sound like a robot, not a human! I've always admired your productivity and efficiency but you're missing out a lot on that introspective side and reflecting upon how are you feeling in a certain moment - this is extremely important for one's wellbeing, that ability to always be in contact with your emotions! Every psychotherapist will tell you that. Many people are taught to suppress their emotions since their childhood, it's so detrimental. I've developed the ability to read and feel every emotion that appears inside myself and it helps me tremendously in everyday life. I wish you the same :)

[@rashib4350]

a hundred percent agree. I felt the same. I love Nasir and take a lot of inspiration from him in being disciplined but I also thought about how something just felt emotionally empty in the whole routine. I am a very reflective person, I like to talk about emotions, feelings and reflect on my actions all the time. Sometimes, it can be too much and thats where I take inspiration from Nasir but I feel happy when I enjoy understanding my emotions and talking about them. I am so glad Nasir is taking this step and filling that piece of the puzzle that looked empty to me before. He is amazing and will now also be able to make his life fulfilling and find purpose in everything.

[@vanillacaffelatte]

@@rashib4350 Yep, 'emotionally empty', that's the phrase I was looking for. I remember watching all those videos about how productive he is and thinking, wow, great but I just wouldn't ever be able to function like this. I NEED a breather every single day, at least an hour or 2 just for myself to relax and if I had to function like Nasir, just doing one thing after another automatically, I'd get super frustrated and depressed quickly!

[@yashedward3264]

I'm so happy that u r being so vunerable cause that's how u get stronger and I also wanted to do social media detox but I was afraid cause I wasn't having a reason that could back me up on my decision but the reason of urs gave that motivation

[@RakshandaS]

I'm so glad you addressed this... it hit me like a train too when I realized I am incapable of being alone with my thoughts

[@jepantoni3315]

Kharma medic: you should quit watching youtube videos His subscribers: *stops watching his videos* kharma medic:* pikachu face* :0

[@aniveshkashyap3471]

It's same as Jeff Bezos saying : why i stopped ordering online and you should too

[@rosej5424]

😂🤣

[@lifeofjohn6206]

Your videos have become my timers. Every time I start studying, I use any of your videos and start working and say: "When this video is over, I'll take a break!". I don't know why, I just find that watching your videos is extremely relaxing, that's why I also listen to all of your podcasts. I love them so much and I hope you never stop posting because you're one of the reasons I keep going.

[@sarad7067]

I actually loveee that way of thinking, sometimes things that happen that are good and then it’s good and if it’s bad then it’s bad. I really wish I could have that kind of mind! I am SO overly reflective that I waste time thinking everything through and making myself upset over the bad things, and just thinking in general. It must feel so good to be able to just let things go

[@vlogzpoint5857]

Best content on youtube existed on KZbin..

[@nim_19]

I don’t bring my phone with me when I’m going downstairs to cook or make coffee, sometimes when I’m walking or on transport I don’t listen to music or watch anything… it gives me time to think and process and reflect instead of constantly being bombarded with noise and information. It’s kind of like another form of meditation for me. Would definitely recommend ☺️

[@coterminous]

Hey - another great video to follow on from last weeks! I really think this is what you need after the massive effort you made to get USMLE and your medical school exams done over the last year. Some reading for you if you don’t already know them: Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang , The Shallows by Nicholas Carr and a little bit different but an amazing book: Wintering by Katherine May. I’m sure your experiment will be life changing in a great way - the world needs more reflection, less mindless consumption (of all types) - good luck and look forward to seeing what happens 😄

[@michaelaong1174]

This is actually really nice and I tried this once before and it actually works Nasir! I think I’m gonna try it again to because for The past few months I always feel weird when I force myself to rest because it feels like I should be doing something else rather than resting. I wish you the best of luck

[@DAM-kd5ly]

Nasser: “oh okay I have to relax and chill without KZbin …” Nasser again: “ let’s make a video about stopping watching KZbin!! “

[@Rajaganapathyofficial]

relatable !!!!

[@sunapau.2791]

I think what you’re doing is very good. I also do social media detox as often as I can to stay connected with my mental health. Hope you’re enjoying your time relaxing or doing other things ❤️

[@WeDream18]

I am going to try this. Your video's are amazing and the one think which I like is that you are so honest.

[@ALANBURNSAB5350]

so get off youtube but keep watching your content. got it

[@nehaa_3575]

My exams are coming up. So this video was uploaded at the perfect time. I'm gonna try to do the YT detox as well. Thanks a lot Nasir.😁

[@fabiolaortiz1459]

Thank you for all of your effort 🙏🏻

[@adnanh6382]

Thanks bro u boosted my motivation, I was also trying to avoid KZbin for certain days THANKS

[@DanMacMedic]

This is a good idea, think I’ll join you on this challenge!

[@meloanom933]

To be honest, the main reason I am watching videos on youtube is to improve my understanding english, and I feel it is working well

[@victoriousjay97]

I do a social media fast a couple times throughout the year and also at the beginning of the year. Even though all the social media posts and videos are informative and it’s easy to just scroll , I think being in the driver’s seat of your life, you have to give some time to reflect and also give some time to apply what we’re learning from all the content to see what works for us individually. Feeling like I need to do one now because even the study with me videos on youtube aren’t helping, lol

[@Kristemy_]

When I watched the video's cover I was shocked, I had just woken up (it's 04.58am in Perú). Fortunately you are not going to stop recording videos jejeje jejeje. Greetings Kharma, you are the best youtuber!!!

[@gazorp2905]

i started going out on runs after seeing you do them but i never carried my earphones , initially i didn't carry them coz i thought it was too much trouble but then after a few weeks of running i realized that running was my introspective time , after i'd had a run everything in my life suddenly became clear and i was very motivated , though my life is not perfect and i have sluggish days , running just clears my mind , no music no podcast just me,myself and i and i've also observed that it helps me enjoy the serotonin,dopamine and endorphins a lot more after a workout , so i really liked this idea of you doing it.

[@a.a.iparvajlaskar9177]

Love from India ❤️ Keep growing 🤗

[@samihaider5009]

I love your content sooo muchh, you changed my life I used to be a very busy and distorted student, watching your videos, I realised that if I balanced my life like you, I could do so much more in a better way, absolutely love your content 🇵🇰

[@LydieandHazal]

Wow, this is so true excited to see how it goes!

[@tubby7817]

I panicked for a second cuz I thought kharma medic was over

[@kishore5514]

Ur just awesome 🔥

[@KrizTahimic]

Thanks for sharing this! I find it more motivating to act and set my life & surroundings so I can take a step back, not consume anything, and reflect on my life. Cheers!

[@jamesesguerra7347]

I'm so happy for you, Nasir! Spending time on your own thoughts is a perfectly wonderful way of using God's time and will hopefully help you become a better person, professional and future family man. More power! Looking forward to watch more contents like this from you.

[@mrbot3016]

I got a mini heart attack when u said u quit yt... Thx god!!! Btw yeah yt in other times can kill u... like after learning all this, i found the best way to spend all the time... for me the school (high school) is at 12 to 6:30, so I built my schedule to be 4hrs study at the morning (i wake up at 6:30-7) and i start studying at 7:30-11 (i know its not 4 hrs but 3.5 hrs but just nvm), then i chill during that time (i go school at 12) so yeah, and i return home at 7 (it takes 30 mins to come home and get all my uniform out and etc... and then i aim for 4 hrs but ofc i can't, so i end up doing like 5 or 6 hrs, sometimes i feel motivated to go direct 10 hrs in my weekends. So if i get time in between i just think about my todo list and what to add to my ticktick app or i think about my future.. When I go to medschool, I would follow ur schedule cuz i guess it would be fine cuz u too wake up at 7 and study at 4hr block so yeah maybe!! btw thanks!!! NEW video idea: how to organize your life. Thx have a nice day!!!

[@MNOOB-yx7yi]

People searching for stop watching yt on yt🤣

[@thedoberman9458]

Yes lol

[@kesarism7624]

I think my mind also decided to do the same thing.Well we will see how it goes.Thank you very much for the video.This is the first video I watched from your channel and it actually made me to subscribe .😊😊

[@KharmaMedic]

Welcome to the family of doses! 💊

[@kesarism7624]

@@KharmaMedic Thank you.☺

[@lucianomenesess]

That's super interesting Kharma, just the other day i was reading The Almanack of Naval, and one of the thing he say about happiness is to be present and get away of this annoying anxiety of always thinking in the next thing.

[@adiosamego9092]

Sigma Mindset: *always forget your headset at home*

[@nikachkhobadze7710]

The dude said I'm quitting youtube 1 year ago but he still publushed so many videos after that. You see youtubers do not post videos for education, they post videos for your attention. Your attention is the most valuable thing to anyone including you. These guys make thousands of $ because of us, but think about this, when was the last time you saw the content on youtube and then applied it to your life and made changes to it? This is the endless illusion, stop wasting your attentiom, invest your attention to yourself. KZbinrs are liars...

[@rwatson2609]

You hit the proverbial "nail on the head" so to speak. It's all about producing content in order to keep your attention. . . . to keep the money rolling in. It's a job. Weather the content is honest or not is another question, I believe that some channels have built their content on a concept that the producer doesn't even really believe is legit, but the cash flow drives him/her to continue. Though in all honesty, most are probably legit and the chance to be heard is what YT provides to many of us.

[@nikachkhobadze7710]

@@rwatson2609 to think how significantly less power youtubers have compared to the TV channels and yet their level of bullshit is amazing and imagine now how hard TV is bullshitting us. Our world is involved in an informational warfare. He who has the most audience wins despite his honesty.

[@rwatson2609]

@nikachkhobadze7710 Very true. I personally think that YT and other Scoial Media platforms like this now have a greater audience than the local NEWS channels just because of what you said. . . . People in general are now questioning the Big TV station's honesty. The problem with YT is that the content provider is not under the same controls and restrictions as those large NEWS media stations, so it's so much easier for KZbinrs to produce false narratives too. We are all screwed my friend. And truth becones more obscured every day.

[@nikachkhobadze7710]

@@rwatson2609 we need to learn how to avoid unneccessary information. Video thumbnails and titles are usually so tempting, they promise you cool stuff, but after years of experience on YT you begin to filter the eye catching videos 😂 in today's world people suffer from a lack of time. We certainly don't need an additional distraction

[@ricenoble7328]

Thanks much for this dose..I needed it.(even productivity KZbin videos doesn't help ) I think I'm going to give this challenge a go..

[@ananyalakshmish9120]

I saw this coming when Nasir had told "I push the thoughts aside and do my work" without reflecting. Because it's okay to reflect on some thoughts and then do your work. But it's never too late. Thank God. I hope you get through stronger❤️

[@Ameythste]

I think the problem is there is too much garbage on KZbin.

[@user-nv7jn4ow3r]

watching youtube about not to watch youtube😁😅

[@maymonahoque7091]

I do take a social media break every once in a while but I haven't done a KZbin break but now that you speak of it... I think it will help me too. Thanks and take good care.

[@CaptApril123]

Excellent idea! I tend to be the same way. And have a bit of an obsesive personally, now I've learned to switch things off. One of my takeaways from lockdowns. It's all about balance.