Thank you, Robert! I'm currently in my first year of my career, and it can be quite chaotic, especially mentally. I've been struggling with maintaining discipline, particularly when it comes to my daily routine. My phone has been a major distraction (just like now). However, your content inspired me, and I am determined to make positive changes. You truly deserve a subscribe!
Thank you for sharing your experience, Robert ! My digital detox journey started with an experiment of uninstalling social media apps, and it's been 3+ years since. Plus, I have programmed my phone to switch on grayscale mode @10PM, and enable flight mode after 11PM,. This has been a complete game changer for me, and my daily average screentime hovers around 1.5 hours :) Using the phone intentionally has been really helpful for me.
Def agree. Quitting cold turkey might work, but probably not. Even reducing screen time 5 or 10% each week adds up over time. I’ve been having success these last few weeks getting disconnected. It’s nice :)
You probably hear this a lot but, your content has definitely helped change the direction of my life. Your videos are short but filled with honest and great advice. Thank you for the time you have invested in your craft. We appreciate your work. Thank you Brother.
The only thing with this app is that you can still unlock the app you don’t want to go on you can go on your iPhone on screen time make somebody else set up a code for you that you can only be on a certain app for a certain amount of time, and it locks out I think that’s better
Thank you for your video, it's helpful and a lot of people suffer from phone addiction, I bet. Myself I delete instagram time to time when I become obsessive checking it. Sometimes I even temporary delete account. I can do it once a year or 6 months so I think twice before returning. Plus I periodically use decluttering in the phone deleting apps, accounts I follow in social media apps, contacts, my accounts somewhere like twitter, bowser read later, etc. It helps me to run through all of the clutter that fill my life with so then I use the phone only when I need. And I turned off particularly all of the notifications and left only important. When I feel desire to use the phone without any reason I look at the main screen, see no notifications and most of the time stop myself asking "What did I forget here?"
Finally started reading some more novels. Which is a step up from the comic book graphic novels. Frank Herberts Dune trilogy and Cal Newports Deep Work!
nice!! what has been your favorite read lately? reading books is one of the top things Unpluq customers have told me they use their newly recovered time for! (I'm one of the founders).
I've been looking at modern "dumb phones" a lot recently as a way to regain control of my time, specifically the devices that run KaiOS from Nokia. They remove all the distractions and take you back to the days where a phone was quite simply, a phone, but they also have some modern necessities like Google Maps, Assistant & Whatsapp (though I would miss ride services like Uber, hopefully they make their way to these phones). I could buy a Sony Walkman for my music (yes, they still make those & they have Android / Bluetooth / Streaming compatibility), a nice compact camera for photography, a tablet or laptop for any actual computing & work I need to do, basically segment what my smartphone provides back into multiple devices to keep the distractions at bay but still accessible when I need them. I think this might be the direction I go as i've tried most methods that don't involve ditching the smartphone altogether but have had no luck. I have a trip to Japan planned next month though & I don't want to be travelling through unfamiliar territory with an unfamiliar "dumb" device, after my trip I think i'll make the switch!
I would lose that little yellow tag. I use a different app, Opal, to block me when I'm in certain places. At home I'm less inclined. I have a sorta modular charger and landing pad for all my stuff. I like to read at home.
Great video this video really helps, especially now the fact that there are companies that are willing to pay thousands to prgrammers (like myself) to make algorithms to keep us hooked
Robert, watching your video again, wanted to know how you have configured your iPhone notifications and what other social networks you have installed. And I also wanted to know if you used the iPhone Focus modes. I never tire of watching your videos, they help me a lot.
Hey Rodrigo, how are you doing buddy? I am glad you like the videos, thanks for the support. I have zero notifications on my iPhone. It only rings when people call me. I only have IG. I don't use focus modes cause I have notifications disabled.
I deleted tiktok two weeks ago and after the first week my screen time went down about 30-50% but then I started using RUclips shorts (which is boring asf) and still got the dopamine, I just need to find more things to do during the day ig.
For sure smartphone addiction is a real thing. In China the government is clamping down on smartphone use by under 18’s by eventually introducing a maximum 2 hours per day usage and complete screen off between 10pm-6am. The only thing I would say to those looking to minimise their usage to the levels you’ve shown (1 hour 20 minutes per day), do you really need an iPhone 14 Pro? I’d say probably not. Seems a large amount to invest in a phone that’s only being used a little over an hour a day 🤷🏽♂️ don’t get me wrong, I agree with reducing screen time, I do it myself, but I’ll reduce from 5-6 hours to 3-4 as I’m much more likely to follow this plan than take the nuclear option and bar everything. Thanks for the content and I’ve also now subscribed to your channel 😊
Hey there! Thanks for the comment, appreciate your input! To answer your question, I got the iPhone 14 because it was time for an upgrade (iphone 8 for 5 years). But I don't use it as much as I thought I would. It is an incredible device though. For people making content, it is a great tool.
Hey Robert, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I loved your videos. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts for you?
To be honest with you, I love editing my videos, it is the part of the process I enjoy the most, don't want to give that up. But I will let you know if something changes in the future.
Cómo estás, Robert? Estoy poniéndome al día con tus últimos vídeos! Yo solo uso WhatsApp y RUclips. Trato de vivir el máximo tiempo posible fuera de una pantalla para que las relaciones personales sean así más intensas. Un abrazo desde Bcn🍀
Thank you, Robert! I'm currently in my first year of my career, and it can be quite chaotic, especially mentally. I've been struggling with maintaining discipline, particularly when it comes to my daily routine. My phone has been a major distraction (just like now). However, your content inspired me, and I am determined to make positive changes. You truly deserve a subscribe!
Sorry to hear that buddy, I feel you!
Let me know how it goes!!!
The checking bank statement is so accurate 😂😂
Hahahha
Thank you for sharing your experience, Robert !
My digital detox journey started with an experiment of uninstalling social media apps, and it's been 3+ years since. Plus, I have programmed my phone to switch on grayscale mode @10PM, and enable flight mode after 11PM,. This has been a complete game changer for me, and my daily average screentime hovers around 1.5 hours :)
Using the phone intentionally has been really helpful for me.
Hey there, thanks for sharing your experience friend! gray scale mode and flight mode at night are great tips!!
I did that, but kept turning it off. XD
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I have to say that I have stumbled across your channel the other day and can’t seem to get enough of your videos! Great job Robert! SUBSCRIBED ✔️
Glad you like them Tiago! Thanks for the support buddy
Correction. When I turn my phone monochrome, that’s when my iPhone is actually beautiful
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Def agree. Quitting cold turkey might work, but probably not. Even reducing screen time 5 or 10% each week adds up over time. I’ve been having success these last few weeks getting disconnected. It’s nice :)
Nice Brian! I am glad you are ✌🏻
*willpower… gone*. So well delivered 😊
hahaha 🙈 Thanks
You probably hear this a lot but, your content has definitely helped change the direction of my life. Your videos are short but filled with honest and great advice. Thank you for the time you have invested in your craft. We appreciate your work. Thank you Brother.
Wow, thank you Juan, I am glad the content helps! Thank you for the support ❤️
Dude, your initial screen time was 2hrs while mines like 8-15 hrs a day. I need help.
Get Unpluq I am sure it will help
The only thing with this app is that you can still unlock the app you don’t want to go on you can go on your iPhone on screen time make somebody else set up a code for you that you can only be on a certain app for a certain amount of time, and it locks out I think that’s better
Thanks for sharing!!!
"LOOKING AT THE PICTURE OF CATS" hahahaha. That's cracking me down. You know what? me too though 🤣🤣🤣
Hahahhaa 🤣
Thank you for your video, it's helpful and a lot of people suffer from phone addiction, I bet.
Myself I delete instagram time to time when I become obsessive checking it. Sometimes I even temporary delete account. I can do it once a year or 6 months so I think twice before returning. Plus I periodically use decluttering in the phone deleting apps, accounts I follow in social media apps, contacts, my accounts somewhere like twitter, bowser read later, etc. It helps me to run through all of the clutter that fill my life with so then I use the phone only when I need.
And I turned off particularly all of the notifications and left only important. When I feel desire to use the phone without any reason I look at the main screen, see no notifications and most of the time stop myself asking "What did I forget here?"
Hey there! Glad it was helpful, thanks for your input, a lot of great tips 🙌🏻
Finally started reading some more novels. Which is a step up from the comic book graphic novels. Frank Herberts Dune trilogy and Cal Newports Deep Work!
Thanks for sharing, I recently read, tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. it's a beautiful novel
nice!! what has been your favorite read lately? reading books is one of the top things Unpluq customers have told me they use their newly recovered time for! (I'm one of the founders).
@@user-xt9ds2mb2g I really enjoyed Lessons in chemistry
I've been struggling with this a lot, this video was super helpful!
Glad it was helpful Jon!!
Was looking for this man. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!!
Another useful video, Robert! Thanks for sharing these tips with us!
Have a great week!
cheers from Brazil!
I’m glad it was helpful Eduardo, thanks for watching brother!!!
I will definitely download the app. Thank you for your work, Robert. 🤟🏻
It will help!! Thanks for the support buddy
I've been looking at modern "dumb phones" a lot recently as a way to regain control of my time, specifically the devices that run KaiOS from Nokia. They remove all the distractions and take you back to the days where a phone was quite simply, a phone, but they also have some modern necessities like Google Maps, Assistant & Whatsapp (though I would miss ride services like Uber, hopefully they make their way to these phones).
I could buy a Sony Walkman for my music (yes, they still make those & they have Android / Bluetooth / Streaming compatibility), a nice compact camera for photography, a tablet or laptop for any actual computing & work I need to do, basically segment what my smartphone provides back into multiple devices to keep the distractions at bay but still accessible when I need them. I think this might be the direction I go as i've tried most methods that don't involve ditching the smartphone altogether but have had no luck. I have a trip to Japan planned next month though & I don't want to be travelling through unfamiliar territory with an unfamiliar "dumb" device, after my trip I think i'll make the switch!
Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your trip to Japan, so jealous!!
This deserves more attention !!! Where the views at !!
Thanks!!
Thanks Robert. You have chosen a very important topic!!!
Glad it was helpful buddy!!
@@RobertCreating Welcome brother 💌
@@najifofficials 🙌🏻
I would lose that little yellow tag. I use a different app, Opal, to block me when I'm in certain places. At home I'm less inclined. I have a sorta modular charger and landing pad for all my stuff. I like to read at home.
Thanks for the tip!!
Great video this video really helps, especially now the fact that there are companies that are willing to pay thousands to prgrammers (like myself) to make algorithms to keep us hooked
Thanks buddy!!
❤❤❤ Amazing
Thanks friend
You're amazing, man!
Thanks buddy!!
1. Balance your phone usage
2. Do not disturb mode
3. Productivity apps
4. Blocking apps
5. Have a solid daily routine
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Awesome Video man. Really helpful
I’m glad it was helpful, thanks for watching friend!!
Robert, watching your video again, wanted to know how you have configured your iPhone notifications and what other social networks you have installed. And I also wanted to know if you used the iPhone Focus modes. I never tire of watching your videos, they help me a lot.
Hey Rodrigo, how are you doing buddy? I am glad you like the videos, thanks for the support.
I have zero notifications on my iPhone. It only rings when people call me.
I only have IG. I don't use focus modes cause I have notifications disabled.
Excelente!!! @@RobertCreating
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I deleted tiktok two weeks ago and after the first week my screen time went down about 30-50% but then I started using RUclips shorts (which is boring asf) and still got the dopamine, I just need to find more things to do during the day ig.
How about reading or workouts?
Great topic, Robert! I haven't even watched the video yet, but based on the Title, I'm hoping explosives are involved. 🙂
Hey Frank! thanks for watching friend!!!
For sure smartphone addiction is a real thing. In China the government is clamping down on smartphone use by under 18’s by eventually introducing a maximum 2 hours per day usage and complete screen off between 10pm-6am. The only thing I would say to those looking to minimise their usage to the levels you’ve shown (1 hour 20 minutes per day), do you really need an iPhone 14 Pro? I’d say probably not. Seems a large amount to invest in a phone that’s only being used a little over an hour a day 🤷🏽♂️ don’t get me wrong, I agree with reducing screen time, I do it myself, but I’ll reduce from 5-6 hours to 3-4 as I’m much more likely to follow this plan than take the nuclear option and bar everything. Thanks for the content and I’ve also now subscribed to your channel 😊
Hey there! Thanks for the comment, appreciate your input!
To answer your question, I got the iPhone 14 because it was time for an upgrade (iphone 8 for 5 years). But I don't use it as much as I thought I would. It is an incredible device though. For people making content, it is a great tool.
What alarm clock do you have?
Cellphone
Apenas supe que eras de Colombia. Ojalá algún día pueda conocerte 😅
Gracias por ver los videos !! En que ciudad vives?
Hey Robert, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I loved your videos. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts for you?
I appreciate that!
Bro I am a small RUclipsr, I can't afford video editing services.
@@RobertCreating You're not a small youtuber, you have a huge audience of 32K Subscribers
@@RobertCreating Let's forget about the long videos, what about short form videos?
hahaha still I struggle to make a full time living only with youtube.
To be honest with you, I love editing my videos, it is the part of the process I enjoy the most, don't want to give that up. But I will let you know if something changes in the future.
I really like how I add screen time to watch a video on how to reduce screen time. Do you think it would be more efficient to just close my laptop? :P
hahaha 🙈 I think having a healthier relationship with your devices is a better way to break the cycle.
Imissyou videos, Robert!
I am still making them hahaha
muy didáctico el tema, primo. haciendo publicidad para apple. teléfonos funcionales.
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nice ad..
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I'll recommend the book "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari.
Thanks, I am a big fan of Johann, will add it to my list
Maybe we just like interacting with people and social media lets us do that
Yeah you are right
The app is not available in my country 😢
Sorry to hear, what country? Maybe I can talk to the founder to make it available.
Cómo estás, Robert? Estoy poniéndome al día con tus últimos vídeos! Yo solo uso WhatsApp y RUclips. Trato de vivir el máximo tiempo posible fuera de una pantalla para que las relaciones personales sean así más intensas. Un abrazo desde Bcn🍀
Hola Esther, todo va muy bien y tu como estas?
Excelente, a mi se me dificulta un poco desconectarme. Gracias por compartir, saludos
My screen time is almost 7 hours everyday! My new goal starting NOW is to cut down every day just a little until it’s very low.
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nice
Thanks
12 hours a day lately 😢
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I like your content but every video you make these days is a targeted ad created for the purpose of the product you're pitching.
Sorry you feel that way buddy. I am trying to become a full time creator and I need to pay the bills.
It seems like he actually believes in products he's incorporating though
@@user-xt9ds2mb2g I do! I wouldn't talk about a product or service I don't find useful.