Get the FREE Flow Before Phone Guide: www.flowstate.com/flow-before-phone Rían here. If you want more flow in your life, you must transform your phone from aToy to a Tool. With this PDF you'll learn how.
It's funny. Years ago I made myself a rule that sounds almost identical to this: "My phone is a tool, not a toy." Basically it meant that if it was not helping me to accomplish a clear, practical task, it wasn't allowed on my phone.
While they can be disabled, I find using do not disturb/call blocking apps infinitely more useful than just turning off the ringer. That way if one of my children or a select few others has an emergency they can still reach me. When I've tried phone off or even just ringtone off I found it harder to focus and I was often checking to make sure nothing serious had happened. As most of my work doesn't involve a screen of any kind this is much better for me and once I got my allowed list set up I never felt the need to check.
No it makes perfect sense, it fits exactly. What's the more logical alternative? Reading a book about how to stop scrolling? Receiving a WhatsApp group message? A TV ad about internet scrolling? Nothing fits more than watching a video online.
I see the meaning of irony as juxtaposition. And I feel like people often use the word for things that go perfectly together. Is that irony? I understand. The irony is in watching the video instead of avoiding watching videos in general. But if you could do that you would not be here, but the people who don't scroll at all also wouldn't.
Rian Smartphone addiction is a common issue, but achievers like us know the real deal. You turned a seemingly boring RUclips video topic into something revolutionary. Flow follows focus, and focus is fragile. Treat focus as sacred. Every time you check your phone, you are voting for who controls your attention. Make no mistake, this is a war. 1. Turn off all notifications-no pop-ups, no red dots. 2. Move all messaging apps to an "Inbox" folder and drag it to the last page. 3. Turn off "Raise to Wake" and "Always On Display" (Uff, what a relief!). 4. Remove all app icons and widgets; limit to four apps on the screen maximum. * (Note: Every app is either an asset or a liability.) 5. Kill the color-turn on grayscale. 6. No phone until noon (Flow before phone). 7. Your phone is a tool, not the other way around. 8. Use a desktop more than your phone. 9. Turn off your phone and put it in another room.
I am writing this 1 month after Following the instructions of Rian Doris , it is Working,I used to Spent 2 to 3 hours on RUclips, but now it is reduced to 20 minutes or 30 minutes, Thank You Rian Doris For The great information ❤️💥
I tried your method this weekend and I got SO MUCH STUFF DONE!!!!! Thank you so much! I feel like this has helped me get something very important back!
This channel can come across as click bait at first, but thanks, I really appreciate it. I've subscribed & will watch others in the background as I get on with my stuff. Removing distractions & making tech work as a tool is one of the guy things needed today for us to have our lives back. Then there's GTD, or something for you to build routines to deal with your stuff
Instead of turning off all notifications, set all notifications for Scheduled Summary for 5 pm instead. This way, you don’t develop a compulsive desire to open apps in place of the compulsive desire to check notifications. You’ll still get your notifications at 5pm every day, or whenever you stop working.
Bro, i have to give a Shoutout to you! Grateful for the last tip I've implemented and that is the 3 days work day in 24 hours! I went from avg weekly study time of 10 hours per week to 20 hours per week. Start the monday at 5am till 11pm, all the while really enjoying the day with breaks, walk and deep focus. No strain, just flow!
I have been using the system that this channel promotes from your old videos, and I can say, my life is more in control, it is way better than me 2 months ago, when Im still in my pyschological entropy state, thanks man 🙏
I actually trialled the freedom app after watching this video and ended up buying the lifetime membership! I lock social media, email, even Google Chrome for 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.. thank you so much for the succession!
This creator produces underrated content, but in my opinion, the videos tend to be too lengthy, averaging around 30 minutes may deter some viewers,as may tend to leave as soon as they notice the extended timeline.
yea and it gets old to see the same structure over and over if im not interested in the topic, like give me the solution, Ii dont need to hear a story or why it happens
It’s wild to think about how many times I check my phone without even realizing it. I’ve started disabling notifications like Ran suggested, and it’s already making a difference.
One thing that’s helped me is using tools to schedule specific focus sessions during the day, especially in the morning. I’ve been using an app like Reclaim screen time control app to structure my time, and it really forces me to stay disciplined with the 'phone off till noon' routine.
Can you kindly focus on high school and college students too, like how they can outperform themselves and learn specific skills for future jobs too. Thanks, love your vids 😍
Awesome, you articulated the danger and the focus loss that so many people don’t even know we are wasting our life doing nothing! Great reference❤ I will consider all the steps!
Definitely the best video ive seen on this topic. I just realized from YOU that if I had Snapchat notifications off, I would never get stuck scrolling on Snapchat Reels 😂
Deleted all my social accounts. Took me months to have this strength. Now I’m in my recovery, so far so good. Urges are there, but going outside helps a lot.
Oh man. This is gold. Everyone at work thinks I'm nuts because I leave my phone off in my bag in my cubby and look at it when I leave 🙃 the current problem is we need to authiculate with our phone to get to email and this does my head in!
Dear sir, I am the Humble DarkStr, i have been watching these videos for a while. Thanks to the systems developed over the past many weeks i have been quietly building my book called " Wheels in Motion" these videos have been heavily instrumental in this creation of this book already `12k words long congratulations - Humble DarkStar, Master in Training
Your video brings many points of behavioral change to clarity, reminds me of the book "Switch", by Dan and Chip Heath. Good use of imagery as well, gets the point clearly across!
Thanks Rian. Another informative video. Love the black background, so on point with your brand! Your hair is looking cool too bro. Excited for the book release. Thank you for all the content.
Great work bro But not all tips applies to everyone I feel the most effective is breaking the habit of reaching your phone which could be by putting it far from you etc Turning it off doesn't work for everyone because their phones could be where they do their business Lastly, it's all based on personal preferences
This video advises some useful tricks, however it forgot the most important point when building a habit: Have a positive alternative for the habit you want to get rid of, in this case know what you really want to spend your time on. Sit down and think without a filter and without distractions, what do you want to try, do or achieve?
I hope this can help me. However, even though we often only talk about social media or phone addiction, the problem often extends to unhealthy behaviour on laptops and computers aswell. For example it's so easy to achive the same highs and waste the same amounts of time on youtube and watching shows or what not on the pc.
Working late is very unhealthy, I'm sure even Rian would agree that sleep is paramount. But working for longer is definitely one of my goals too, 2-3 hours ain't cutting it.
Ryan, you've done it again, I've been getting into a social media slog lately, and I'm usually hyper-vigilant about these things, however, it's been creeping up on me. Not only that, but I've just read Victor E. Frankl's Man Search for Meaning, a ground breaking book, and you tied it into this video haha. I need to find a way to contact you to work with you, are you taking applications for remote work? Haha
Social Media can only thrive and make money when they make you fail and lose. It is a 0-sum market, after all. You can spend your time making others successful or yourself. The choice is up to you.
It seems that I do tap into flow, recovery seems to be lacking because of the resources that I have, but the thought that runs in mind during recovery is whether or not the goal matters, so it would be helpful if a video on realising what goals to set would be nice
I was trying to do research on ADD assessment and getting medication to help me, my online business is dying because I just can't take the proper action! Its always been like this, even in school. I end up here watching this video because I am so scattered and now while listening to this I am scrolling the comments and writing this text which will do nothing for me in the end. oh my brain.
At that point I think the best you can do is to have a non-smart cellphone for calls and use a computer when you need to do things (like we all do not so much years ago)
Hi Rian, I love this video. I actually own a flip phone, so the smartphone is not a problem for me, but the computer is more of a problem which I can still access IG, YT and other websites that can take me off focus. Do the points in this video also relate to the computer as well? Or would a separate video explain my question better?
additional thing that can be done that i found is 100% working factory reset your phone , leave nothing there , no photos no videos , nothing and you will notice the difference in the Phone usage !
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Rían here. If you want more flow in your life, you must transform your phone from aToy to a Tool. With this PDF you'll learn how.
Thank you very much your videos help me learn more about myself and improve as a person while leaving more about psychology
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It's funny. Years ago I made myself a rule that sounds almost identical to this: "My phone is a tool, not a toy." Basically it meant that if it was not helping me to accomplish a clear, practical task, it wasn't allowed on my phone.
While they can be disabled, I find using do not disturb/call blocking apps infinitely more useful than just turning off the ringer. That way if one of my children or a select few others has an emergency they can still reach me. When I've tried phone off or even just ringtone off I found it harder to focus and I was often checking to make sure nothing serious had happened. As most of my work doesn't involve a screen of any kind this is much better for me and once I got my allowed list set up I never felt the need to check.
HEY FLOW DOJO CHECK LIST FILE DOESNT WORK PLZ CHECK IT AND REUPLOAD
You know you’re a true victim of scroll addiction when you start watching how to combat scroll addiction while scrolling through comments :)
Well thats a decent catch.
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OMG SAME!!!
fuckin same
hahahahahaha. fml.
The irony of watching a RUclips video to get me to stop watching RUclips videos is both comedic yet tragic af...
still better than watching skibiditoilet or sth
it's so funny😄
No it makes perfect sense, it fits exactly. What's the more logical alternative? Reading a book about how to stop scrolling? Receiving a WhatsApp group message? A TV ad about internet scrolling?
Nothing fits more than watching a video online.
@@aliveslice Agreed. That however, doesn't change the irony of how I, and I assume others, arrived at this video.
I see the meaning of irony as juxtaposition. And I feel like people often use the word for things that go perfectly together. Is that irony?
I understand. The irony is in watching the video instead of avoiding watching videos in general. But if you could do that you would not be here, but the people who don't scroll at all also wouldn't.
Rian
Smartphone addiction is a common issue, but achievers like us know the real deal. You turned a seemingly boring RUclips video topic into something revolutionary. Flow follows focus, and focus is fragile. Treat focus as sacred. Every time you check your phone, you are voting for who controls your attention. Make no mistake, this is a war.
1. Turn off all notifications-no pop-ups, no red dots.
2. Move all messaging apps to an "Inbox" folder and drag it to the last page.
3. Turn off "Raise to Wake" and "Always On Display" (Uff, what a relief!).
4. Remove all app icons and widgets; limit to four apps on the screen maximum.
* (Note: Every app is either an asset or a liability.)
5. Kill the color-turn on grayscale.
6. No phone until noon (Flow before phone).
7. Your phone is a tool, not the other way around.
8. Use a desktop more than your phone.
9. Turn off your phone and put it in another room.
Thank you
This should be pinned
@Pokemon_Enjoyerno it just makes the phone less shiny and colourful to your brain
Life is simple. Rian uploads, i watch.
Rian uploads , immediately I say thank you Rian and then I start watching the video
Hoping without addiction
I am writing this 1 month after Following the instructions of Rian Doris , it is Working,I used to Spent 2 to 3 hours on RUclips, but now it is reduced to 20 minutes or 30 minutes,
Thank You Rian Doris For The great information ❤️💥
I tried your method this weekend and I got SO MUCH STUFF DONE!!!!! Thank you so much! I feel like this has helped me get something very important back!
Which method ? Which video can I find it in?
Look at my favorite productivity advisor is dropping his gem again. I hope you will get 1 million as soon as possible. Keep growing my man!
This channel can come across as click bait at first, but thanks, I really appreciate it.
I've subscribed & will watch others in the background as I get on with my stuff.
Removing distractions & making tech work as a tool is one of the guy things needed today for us to have our lives back.
Then there's GTD, or something for you to build routines to deal with your stuff
Instead of turning off all notifications, set all notifications for Scheduled Summary for 5 pm instead. This way, you don’t develop a compulsive desire to open apps in place of the compulsive desire to check notifications. You’ll still get your notifications at 5pm every day, or whenever you stop working.
How do you do this
@@kris_4545
Tap Settings .
Tap Notifications.
Tap Scheduled digest.
Tap to customize your desired delivery time.
How you do this on android or iPhone ?
True sigma
How u gonna give a good idea but not the way to do it😭
Such an amazing production! This man is here to cure the world.
The voice from the outer world returns!
Bro, i have to give a Shoutout to you! Grateful for the last tip I've implemented and that is the 3 days work day in 24 hours! I went from avg weekly study time of 10 hours per week to 20 hours per week. Start the monday at 5am till 11pm, all the while really enjoying the day with breaks, walk and deep focus. No strain, just flow!
This is the most well put together and practical video on this subject. Period. And I watched a lot. This one nailed it!
I have been using the system that this channel promotes from your old videos, and I can say, my life is more in control, it is way better than me 2 months ago, when Im still in my pyschological entropy state, thanks man 🙏
I actually trialled the freedom app after watching this video and ended up buying the lifetime membership! I lock social media, email, even Google Chrome for 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.. thank you so much for the succession!
You can deactivate the Freedom app by going into your phone settings, then screen time, and there you toggle off Freedom's access to screen time.
The irony is - I just subscribed to Rian's videos and turned the notifications on! 😂😂 - seriously I need help. 🆘
This creator produces underrated content, but in my opinion, the videos tend to be too lengthy, averaging around 30 minutes may deter some viewers,as may tend to leave as soon as they notice the extended timeline.
yea and it gets old to see the same structure over and over if im not interested in the topic, like give me the solution, Ii dont need to hear a story or why it happens
@@maxdrvnI personally enjoy knowing the reason behind why's and how's.
It’s wild to think about how many times I check my phone without even realizing it. I’ve started disabling notifications like Ran suggested, and it’s already making a difference.
One thing that’s helped me is using tools to schedule specific focus sessions during the day, especially in the morning. I’ve been using an app like Reclaim screen time control app to structure my time, and it really forces me to stay disciplined with the 'phone off till noon' routine.
Can you kindly focus on high school and college students too, like how they can outperform themselves and learn specific skills for future jobs too. Thanks, love your vids 😍
I finally took the pill and watched the video, after seeing this video five times.
I had an idea of losing life while scrolling and i wanted a video like this. Thank you sir
Great video, followed all the instructions. Looking forward to getting my time back!
Awesome, you articulated the danger and the focus loss that so many people don’t even know we are wasting our life doing nothing! Great reference❤ I will consider all the steps!
You deserve so many more subscribers.
I am writing after 3 days , Saying really I saved my time alot , I also Made notes of this video ,❤❤❤
great video
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Definitely the best video ive seen on this topic. I just realized from YOU that if I had Snapchat notifications off, I would never get stuck scrolling on Snapchat Reels 😂
This is fricken phenomenal communication... Inspiring work
Deleted all my social accounts. Took me months to have this strength. Now I’m in my recovery, so far so good. Urges are there, but going outside helps a lot.
RUclips is social media
Oh man. This is gold. Everyone at work thinks I'm nuts because I leave my phone off in my bag in my cubby and look at it when I leave 🙃 the current problem is we need to authiculate with our phone to get to email and this does my head in!
What has my life come to, I doom scrolled to this and now is the time I am giving it a shot here 12:04
Thanks Rian you are a true genius
Legend's back on youtube, I'm glad.
This guy hijacks my attentions every time a notification pops up 😂😂
More people need to watch this channel. Crazy knowledge right here
Thanks for such an informative videos, Rian. I learnt another way to decrease sceentime exponentially. Pls, do another one with laptops.
Best channel on all of RUclips. Thank you so much Rian, you changed my life and many others too, keep doing what you’re doing💪
Dear sir,
I am the Humble DarkStr, i have been watching these videos for a while. Thanks to the systems developed over the past many weeks i have been quietly building my book called " Wheels in Motion" these videos have been heavily instrumental in this creation of this book already `12k words long congratulations
- Humble DarkStar, Master in Training
Rian and the team are always nailing it.
When we needed him the most he returned ❤️
Your video brings many points of behavioral change to clarity, reminds me of the book "Switch", by Dan and Chip Heath. Good use of imagery as well, gets the point clearly across!
best channel ever
Thanks Rian. Another informative video. Love the black background, so on point with your brand! Your hair is looking cool too bro. Excited for the book release. Thank you for all the content.
Great work bro
But not all tips applies to everyone
I feel the most effective is breaking the habit of reaching your phone which could be by putting it far from you etc
Turning it off doesn't work for everyone because their phones could be where they do their business
Lastly, it's all based on personal preferences
happy to be here early and cant wait to read your book. you are making a better me
It's fun that actually you suggested in the end to activate the youtube notifications, but nevertheless, great content.
Babe wake up Rian Posted🥳
This video advises some useful tricks, however it forgot the most important point when building a habit: Have a positive alternative for the habit you want to get rid of, in this case know what you really want to spend your time on. Sit down and think without a filter and without distractions, what do you want to try, do or achieve?
This video was really incredible I haven't used Snapchat or Instagram from last 10 day.
I hope this can help me. However, even though we often only talk about social media or phone addiction, the problem often extends to unhealthy behaviour on laptops and computers aswell. For example it's so easy to achive the same highs and waste the same amounts of time on youtube and watching shows or what not on the pc.
Fire video Rian thank you!
thanks Rian, thank you so much, needed this
Great and important topic, love the actionable tips!
I really needed this.
Make a video on" how to stay motivated all day ". Pls vote 🙏
thank you so much bro. This is crazy helpful
His English is amazing
As a student your videos have helped me alot! Please make a video on how to work late or for longer hours without getting tired or giving up
Working late is very unhealthy, I'm sure even Rian would agree that sleep is paramount. But working for longer is definitely one of my goals too, 2-3 hours ain't cutting it.
Ryan, you've done it again, I've been getting into a social media slog lately, and I'm usually hyper-vigilant about these things, however, it's been creeping up on me.
Not only that, but I've just read Victor E. Frankl's Man Search for Meaning, a ground breaking book, and you tied it into this video haha.
I need to find a way to contact you to work with you, are you taking applications for remote work? Haha
I appreciate the black background
Thanks for sharing this tips!
Just gonna tuck this in my watch later list...
Phew, was worried I’d have to waste good maple syrup for a minute there
Can't wait to read your book ❤
great video havent seen you on my recommended in a while
This is gold.
I really needed this. Thanks a lot
Social Media can only thrive and make money when they make you fail and lose. It is a 0-sum market, after all. You can spend your time making others successful or yourself. The choice is up to you.
Finally this video. I'll try another 3 days and back to this shit phone addiction again. I'm average mobile usages is 13 hrs a day
It seems that I do tap into flow, recovery seems to be lacking because of the resources that I have, but the thought that runs in mind during recovery is whether or not the goal matters, so it would be helpful if a video on realising what goals to set would be nice
Thank You ‼️🙌🏼
Thank you so much for your videos they have helped a lot already and i am excited for more
very nice video, helped a lot. 😀
I was trying to do research on ADD assessment and getting medication to help me, my online business is dying because I just can't take the proper action! Its always been like this, even in school. I end up here watching this video because I am so scattered and now while listening to this I am scrolling the comments and writing this text which will do nothing for me in the end. oh my brain.
Subscribing but keeping the bell (and YT notifications in general) off🤙
Thanks I needed this
Looks Like my laptop plays the role of a phone for everyone else 🙂, now applying all of these protocols on my laptop.
you forgot to turn off the comments, got me distracted now I wont finish
Thank you.
I like the phone off till noon idea. I wake up at noon every day 😂
At that point I think the best you can do is to have a non-smart cellphone for calls and use a computer when you need to do things (like we all do not so much years ago)
you realy deserve the million
your video is helpful . thanks you
I miss this videos 😢
My job involves making 200 sales calls a day. Might be hard to turn my phone off lol.
Soooo you're an Attention Merchant?
(this is a joke, btw)
Buy Sony Ericsson k750i. It could make calls still
To be candid, I didn’t finish the video. It took way too long to get to the actionable points. I’d prefer less preamble and more action.
He's ironically complaining about "attention merchants" while being one at the same time.
Eagerly waiting for your new video :)
Golden ❤❤❤❤❤❤
hey man i have a question is coffee good or bad for flow state.
also love ur video mate keep posting.
Hi Rian,
I love this video. I actually own a flip phone, so the smartphone is not a problem for me, but the computer is more of a problem which I can still access IG, YT and other websites that can take me off focus. Do the points in this video also relate to the computer as well? Or would a separate video explain my question better?
I love the content of your channel but I wish it was more focused! You could have said it all in two mins. Please keep up the good work though!
ME MONKEY ME LOVE STIMULATION (it is ruining my life)
*Finishes watching the movie limitless*
"God I wish i had nzt 48"
*See's a video from Rian Doris about flow state*
me: 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
nice video!
I don't know from how long I'm trying to reduce my SOT from 3 hours to 1 hour hopefully I'll achieve my goal this time.
Hi, rian doris
What's your point of view on learning and mastery. Please make video about your learning methods.
additional thing that can be done that i found is 100% working
factory reset your phone , leave nothing there , no photos no videos , nothing and you will notice the difference in the Phone usage !
1st week uninstalling tiktok and instagram, screen time went from 7 hours a day to 10 hours a week
Could you create a video about self-distraction, as this is what blocks flow for me, after i remove all external distractions ?
Is it true that the more you try to get into a flow state the harder it becomes