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Your video encapsulates everything that I have found about 'digital minimalism' and that hardcore digital minimalism is a privilege. It's often very difficult to take part in modern society without a smartphone. Being told 'just use a dumbphone' not only creates friction with social activity, but just in general life, such as being able to quickly use maps to find your way home, grab a quick high quality picture of something you see nearby or quickly transfer money using a banking app. I also found that hardcore digital minimalism ironically led to a more cluttered reality, as I often had to take multiple devices with me (camera, iPod) to achieve the same result that carrying a single smartphone could. I now live in an adaptive minimalist world like you, where I am more intentional with my phone usage, using tools such as screentime to try and prevent over usage, whilst still having all the benefits of a smartphone. Most importantly, I don't punish myself when I slip up. If I have a day where I overuse and spend the afternoon on Instagram - that's okay, I will try and be more intentional tomorrow. Your videos are amazing, keep it up!
Thank you so much for your input! I could not agree more! I read somewhere that for example Ed Sheeran does not have a phone - and immediately thought that he must have an assistant or a manager who have a smartphone! I wish I could do the same but I just need the efficiency to handle the pressures of work and daily life haha! Also it’s so lovely you learnt to give yourself grace when things don’t go as planned - it seems like the best way to stay motivated as opposed to frustrated with yourself! Thank you so much again 😍🥰
Wow! RUclips showed me this at the exact moment I needed it. The algorithm nailing it! But more importantly, this video is beautifully well-done and edited. Simple, honest, and with lots of easy-to-digest info! Huge work! Congrats! New subscriber here :)
Your videos are honestly incredible. Inspiring from both a subject matter perspective but also the production. The scripting, cinematography, graphics, music etc. Super inspirational. Keep it up!
this was so helpful! i tried hardcore digital minimalism but found that it didn't work for me at all. adaptable digital minimalism is definitely something i will focus on incorporating ❤ 10:06 yes striking a balance where you're living and experiencing rather than showing the illusion of doing so! 10:51 this is such a big point for me! i'm currently sick and can't physically go out. so tech has helped me add to my relationships. i've made friends online which is a cool feeling in itself because who would have thought we would have met when we live at different ends of the world? 12:04 i love adaptae digital minimalism focuses on using tech to uplift and add to your life abd everything in it rather than take away from it. thank you for this video ❤
Thank you so much for your insights! And I am in the same boat, held myself to some unobtainable standard for years just to feel inadequate and frustrated! But the good news it’s not all or nothing! Keeping my fingers that you find what works for you too! Thanks again for watching 😍
@@lostinadmiration fr it's easy to demonize something instead of look at it neutrally and see how we can minimize the yucky parts and focus more on the parts that add to our lives! thank you for such a grounded take ❤ can't wait for the next vid
Enriching content. Adaptable digital minimalism is the sustainable way of managing digital life without harming the physical life. Have been following this for a while but you added a lot more clarity about it.
Honestly I feel like it took me too long to figure it out. I was holding myself to unattainable standard for so long and it made me feel like a failure and completely frustrated. But slowly I am finding my way around it. Having offline days every now and then is so nice. Last summer someone spilled water on my phone and I was without a phone for a month which was also quite an experience (although stressful for obvious reasons)
@@lostinadmiration I can understand. Its great to set high benchmarks. But failing to accomplish them should not become a cause of frustration. So, spilling water was a blessing in desguise for you I guess😁 Last month I went on a week long yoga retreat in Rishikesh. I completely cut myself off from digital world there. It was so soothing to talk to people, share thoughts, walk in the nature without any distraction in the pristine bank of river Ganga. It would have been difficult to do so at home.
Very sensible, mature and eloquent. Digital Detox has been an impossible journey for me since my work depends on it. When I am home, I am still in front of a computer or a phone. The children are growing up with iPads whereas I remember I did not have even a dumb phone until I finished my college. I miss my old happy self and find more depressed and unhappy how things are going. We are more connected than ever before yet more lonely
I relate so much to what you said! Would it be possible for you guys to make do one saturday or sunday as a day offline as a family? Go on an adventure or play games? For me even this small walk without a phone once a week helps!
I loved this. Not only did you give such good strategies, you shared ideas so calmly and beautifully. Thank you for all the effort you put into sharing your ideas. I'm definitely going to download screenzen - I realize it's easy when I'm tired to mindlessly scroll instead of just doing something a bit more worthy of my time.
Thank you so much for saying this! That’s the thing, it’s just too easy to reach for our phone when we are bored / want to be distracted, entertained so this little element of extra friction can help break the pattern! Thanks a million 😍🥰
Never think about negative people while posting content. Negativity is like a snow ball. It increases once you allow it to roll. Think about the positive impact your quality and honest content is bringing in the lives of so many people across the globe. Always greatful for your effort.
That’s so amazing you are capable of doing that! I am also trying but sometimes it’s like a voice inside my head that reminds me that some people will say bad things, criticize or laugh at me, like they did in the past. But as you said, I think it’s more constructive to focus on those who wish us well, both in life and online! Thank you for your support 😍🥰
Great video with a great message. Thank you - It's amazing how toxic social media has become. Especially that free search feature of Instagram. Also as someone who's into fitness as a hobby... the algorithm can get toxic very fast.
« Digital minimalism is a privilege » yes yes so much. Most people talking about minimalism in general are incredibly privileged in general (working for themselves or in high paying careers). I like the making the best use of something instead of the all or nothing approach
True! I read somewhere that Ed Sheeran does not have a mobile phone - but I am also pretty sure he has an assistant and a manager who both have a phone! Usually normal average people cannot afford not to be connected and available
Glad to see you back Dear sister and I really really missed your videos a lot and How r u doing I hope you are doing good and how's your health and I wish you have a blessed week ahead💗🥹💫
Thank you, so nice to hear from you! I am very well, health is good for now! I was a bit busy, applying for jobs so RUclips had to take a back seat for a while :) how about you? How is life and your family? Where do you live, which city?
Jest jeden z tym problem, tak ciężko jest nie kliknąć w short'y, czy głupią gierkę. Nawet gdy podjęłam decyzję że nie będę już tego robić, i się tego trzymam. Nawet gdy już udało mi się nie wchodzić w shorty miesiąc. Jeden stresujący dzień i spędzam w short'ach 8 godzin. Jedyny sposób jaki widzę że działa to... Praca ze swoim wewnętrznym dzieckiem i praca nad tym by życie było wartościowe z ważnym dla ciebie celem i robienie tych ciekawych dla Ciebie rzeczy. 11. 04 "Do more things that willa help you forget your phone" mega dobra rada. Dziękuję Ci bardzo za ten świetny film!
To prawda, w zupelnosci sie z tym zgadzam. Czasem kazdemu sie zdazy nie dotrzymac danego sobie slowa - wazne, by sie nie poddawac i nie miec wyrzutow sumienia! A i ta apka moze pomoc, co kilka minut delikatne przypomni, ze tam jestesmy :)
Thanks for saying this (privilege) out loud! I’ve seen countless influencers preaching about this and yet social media and digital platforms are their source of income 😅 besides, people can be on social media or keep a constant digital presence because of so many reasons, and specially, as you pointed out, to keep up with our family and loved ones.
Same! You always see a video about ‘I quit social media’ but then the bio links to all the channels! It’s pointless to hold ourselves to some unobtainable standard, it’s only frustrating and discouraging. So happy this resonated with you Mariana! 😍🥰 sending lots of love your way
social media take most of my evening time. I think I forgot how to be bored and not let time slip through my hands.. Thanks for some ideas on how to reclaim that time, I find airplane mode particularly helpful!
What always surprises me when people under 35 talk about decreasing their phone time, is that most strategies are phone-centered. Filters, timers, blockers, rules... while the best thing to do is to find something MORE enjoyable irl. Bake a cake, play guitar, go rollerskating, take a bath, read a comicbook. Enough to do offline, even for the dopamine junkies 🤩
This is such a good point! My problem was I have to use phone for work / life stuff so I have to manage it somehow, put some artificial limits because I cannot be trusted not to get distracted with my fickle anxious adhd brain.. but I love your advice, real life always wins!!!
Thank you! That’s my goal for the rest of this year, to get more consistent. I have tons of ideas but question them all for like months before I get on with the filming, typical over thinker and procrastinator! But working on this 💪🏻 thank you so so much for the support 😍🥰
Already read Deep Work by Cal Newport. His content is difficult to implement in the current context but nevertheless, his research proves the infinite capabilities of a focused mind, which most of us are not able to tap due to frequent distractions. You suggestions though on a moderate side, would be helpful to march ahead in that direction.
I can only imagine why people still use Messenger is because people need to connect with family back home or connect with people in countries where Facebook is still strong such as Nigeria, Egypt, or Philippines.
Yeah and I guess it’s nothing wrong with that, as long as it doesn’t take over our lives or proves to be the only means of entertainment :) also the whole digital minimalism thing can be done in so many ways, I pretty much just took the bits of it that seems helpful and doable without sacrificing too much!
*Hello how about it, I hope you are all happy with you. Well, I had mentioned that I could make some suggestions and I believe that my suggestions may contain good ideas. One more thing, congratulations, a video full of quality, enthusiasm, joy among other things, this is really cool of all your videos. The way you edit and put all your effort into is fascinating Some ideas that came to my mind would be some current affairs factors, in the near future, for example* 😄 Study techniques 🤪Good books for your personal 😉 Performance 😆 Why do you feel discouraged 😅 Ways to be more dedicated 😓 Ways to be more focused 😩 Ways to be disciplined 📚 How to have clear goals 😭 How not to get carried away by the opinions of others *One thing that I found incredibly interesting in one of your videos was that challenge you brought from Doctor Andrew Huberman, it was something that you could take more into account, as he provides a lot of tips and content that is very important in everyday life. Furthermore, it was a success on your channel. You are a super intelligent person, especially with your husband who must be a nice person. Daria, you have great potential, I have no doubt about that*
Thank you so much for your kind words, feedback and recommendations! I have saved these topics and this is incredibly useful to me! I will try to produce more videos on such topics - thank you!
@lostinadmiration Anyway, I'm very happy with the high quality that your videos have shown at every possible moment. What catches my attention the most is that it reminds me of the administration classes I've been taking, during this period being the difference between QUALITY AND QUANTITY and definitely, you show a high potential in all aspects of your videos. your work is admirable *Boom Boom Boom*
Hey lost in admiration, really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with Best Quality Editing in your videos better than your Editor with good pricing and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ? Pls let me know what do you think ?
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Wow, I didn't think anything that hasn't already been said on this topic could be said here but this video is super useful. Another banger, thank you!
That’s so kind of you! I am always scared of producing redundant content!
Your video encapsulates everything that I have found about 'digital minimalism' and that hardcore digital minimalism is a privilege.
It's often very difficult to take part in modern society without a smartphone. Being told 'just use a dumbphone' not only creates friction with social activity, but just in general life, such as being able to quickly use maps to find your way home, grab a quick high quality picture of something you see nearby or quickly transfer money using a banking app. I also found that hardcore digital minimalism ironically led to a more cluttered reality, as I often had to take multiple devices with me (camera, iPod) to achieve the same result that carrying a single smartphone could.
I now live in an adaptive minimalist world like you, where I am more intentional with my phone usage, using tools such as screentime to try and prevent over usage, whilst still having all the benefits of a smartphone. Most importantly, I don't punish myself when I slip up. If I have a day where I overuse and spend the afternoon on Instagram - that's okay, I will try and be more intentional tomorrow.
Your videos are amazing, keep it up!
Thank you so much for your input! I could not agree more! I read somewhere that for example Ed Sheeran does not have a phone - and immediately thought that he must have an assistant or a manager who have a smartphone! I wish I could do the same but I just need the efficiency to handle the pressures of work and daily life haha! Also it’s so lovely you learnt to give yourself grace when things don’t go as planned - it seems like the best way to stay motivated as opposed to frustrated with yourself! Thank you so much again 😍🥰
Wow! RUclips showed me this at the exact moment I needed it. The algorithm nailing it!
But more importantly, this video is beautifully well-done and edited. Simple, honest, and with lots of easy-to-digest info!
Huge work! Congrats!
New subscriber here :)
Wow, thank you for your support and kind words! So glad it was helpful :) are there are any other topics you’d like to see covered in videos?
Your videos are honestly incredible. Inspiring from both a subject matter perspective but also the production. The scripting, cinematography, graphics, music etc.
Super inspirational. Keep it up!
Thank you so so much! Means a lot :)
“Don’t forget the person standing next to you while being focused on the person you are trying to be online” ❤❤❤
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this was so helpful! i tried hardcore digital minimalism but found that it didn't work for me at all. adaptable digital minimalism is definitely something i will focus on incorporating ❤
10:06 yes striking a balance where you're living and experiencing rather than showing the illusion of doing so!
10:51 this is such a big point for me! i'm currently sick and can't physically go out. so tech has helped me add to my relationships. i've made friends online which is a cool feeling in itself because who would have thought we would have met when we live at different ends of the world?
12:04 i love adaptae digital minimalism focuses on using tech to uplift and add to your life abd everything in it rather than take away from it.
thank you for this video ❤
Thank you so much for your insights! And I am in the same boat, held myself to some unobtainable standard for years just to feel inadequate and frustrated! But the good news it’s not all or nothing! Keeping my fingers that you find what works for you too! Thanks again for watching 😍
@@lostinadmiration fr it's easy to demonize something instead of look at it neutrally and see how we can minimize the yucky parts and focus more on the parts that add to our lives! thank you for such a grounded take ❤ can't wait for the next vid
Enriching content. Adaptable digital minimalism is the sustainable way of managing digital life without harming the physical life. Have been following this for a while but you added a lot more clarity about it.
Honestly I feel like it took me too long to figure it out. I was holding myself to unattainable standard for so long and it made me feel like a failure and completely frustrated. But slowly I am finding my way around it. Having offline days every now and then is so nice. Last summer someone spilled water on my phone and I was without a phone for a month which was also quite an experience (although stressful for obvious reasons)
@@lostinadmiration I can understand. Its great to set high benchmarks. But failing to accomplish them should not become a cause of frustration. So, spilling water was a blessing in desguise for you I guess😁
Last month I went on a week long yoga retreat in Rishikesh. I completely cut myself off from digital world there. It was so soothing to talk to people, share thoughts, walk in the nature without any distraction in the pristine bank of river Ganga. It would have been difficult to do so at home.
Very sensible, mature and eloquent. Digital Detox has been an impossible journey for me since my work depends on it. When I am home, I am still in front of a computer or a phone. The children are growing up with iPads whereas I remember I did not have even a dumb phone until I finished my college. I miss my old happy self and find more depressed and unhappy how things are going. We are more connected than ever before yet more lonely
I relate so much to what you said! Would it be possible for you guys to make do one saturday or sunday as a day offline as a family? Go on an adventure or play games? For me even this small walk without a phone once a week helps!
Thanks for your videos. They always make me feel good after watching and inspiring to go try some small change in my routine ✨
so so happy to hear this - thank you!
I loved this. Not only did you give such good strategies, you shared ideas so calmly and beautifully. Thank you for all the effort you put into sharing your ideas. I'm definitely going to download screenzen - I realize it's easy when I'm tired to mindlessly scroll instead of just doing something a bit more worthy of my time.
Thank you so much for saying this! That’s the thing, it’s just too easy to reach for our phone when we are bored / want to be distracted, entertained so this little element of extra friction can help break the pattern! Thanks a million 😍🥰
Never think about negative people while posting content. Negativity is like a snow ball. It increases once you allow it to roll.
Think about the positive impact your quality and honest content is bringing in the lives of so many people across the globe. Always greatful for your effort.
That’s so amazing you are capable of doing that! I am also trying but sometimes it’s like a voice inside my head that reminds me that some people will say bad things, criticize or laugh at me, like they did in the past. But as you said, I think it’s more constructive to focus on those who wish us well, both in life and online! Thank you for your support 😍🥰
Kudos to you for having an amazing YT channel while having that fear!
thank you lady, crosswords puzzle sounds awesome to me!
Yay, we can have a crossword club haha 😆
Great video with a great message. Thank you - It's amazing how toxic social media has become. Especially that free search feature of Instagram. Also as someone who's into fitness as a hobby... the algorithm can get toxic very fast.
Thank you so much for saying this! Yes, instagram is a beast and we need to tame it so that it does not take over too much!
Thank you ❤
Thank you to you!
Great video. Well done!
Thank you - means the world
« Digital minimalism is a privilege » yes yes so much. Most people talking about minimalism in general are incredibly privileged in general (working for themselves or in high paying careers). I like the making the best use of something instead of the all or nothing approach
True! I read somewhere that Ed Sheeran does not have a mobile phone - but I am also pretty sure he has an assistant and a manager who both have a phone! Usually normal average people cannot afford not to be connected and available
Hi, you are is really relaxing and informative, great work
That’s so nice to hear! Thanks! 😊 although I am such an anxious person most of the time haha glad it doesn’t come across!
Glad to see you back Dear sister and I really really missed your videos a lot and How r u doing I hope you are doing good and how's your health and I wish you have a blessed week ahead💗🥹💫
Thank you, so nice to hear from you! I am very well, health is good for now! I was a bit busy, applying for jobs so RUclips had to take a back seat for a while :) how about you? How is life and your family? Where do you live, which city?
Jest jeden z tym problem, tak ciężko jest nie kliknąć w short'y, czy głupią gierkę. Nawet gdy podjęłam decyzję że nie będę już tego robić, i się tego trzymam. Nawet gdy już udało mi się nie wchodzić w shorty miesiąc. Jeden stresujący dzień i spędzam w short'ach 8 godzin. Jedyny sposób jaki widzę że działa to... Praca ze swoim wewnętrznym dzieckiem i praca nad tym by życie było wartościowe z ważnym dla ciebie celem i robienie tych ciekawych dla Ciebie rzeczy.
11. 04 "Do more things that willa help you forget your phone" mega dobra rada. Dziękuję Ci bardzo za ten świetny film!
To prawda, w zupelnosci sie z tym zgadzam. Czasem kazdemu sie zdazy nie dotrzymac danego sobie slowa - wazne, by sie nie poddawac i nie miec wyrzutow sumienia! A i ta apka moze pomoc, co kilka minut delikatne przypomni, ze tam jestesmy :)
Thanks for saying this (privilege) out loud! I’ve seen countless influencers preaching about this and yet social media and digital platforms are their source of income 😅 besides, people can be on social media or keep a constant digital presence because of so many reasons, and specially, as you pointed out, to keep up with our family and loved ones.
Same! You always see a video about ‘I quit social media’ but then the bio links to all the channels! It’s pointless to hold ourselves to some unobtainable standard, it’s only frustrating and discouraging. So happy this resonated with you Mariana! 😍🥰 sending lots of love your way
social media take most of my evening time. I think I forgot how to be bored and not let time slip through my hands..
Thanks for some ideas on how to reclaim that time, I find airplane mode particularly helpful!
Glad to hear, being bored definitely has its advantages and it’s a lost art! Some say it’s really useful for creativity!
The best thing is to maintain a balance.
Well said my friend! Hope you had a lovely day today
@@lostinadmiration Thanks and you too
"No amount of online time can replace true and genuine connection."
Thank you so much for watching 😍🥰
What always surprises me when people under 35 talk about decreasing their phone time, is that most strategies are phone-centered. Filters, timers, blockers, rules... while the best thing to do is to find something MORE enjoyable irl. Bake a cake, play guitar, go rollerskating, take a bath, read a comicbook. Enough to do offline, even for the dopamine junkies 🤩
This is such a good point! My problem was I have to use phone for work / life stuff so I have to manage it somehow, put some artificial limits because I cannot be trusted not to get distracted with my fickle anxious adhd brain.. but I love your advice, real life always wins!!!
You should make more content. I am addicted to your mind-blowing content.
Thank you! That’s my goal for the rest of this year, to get more consistent. I have tons of ideas but question them all for like months before I get on with the filming, typical over thinker and procrastinator! But working on this 💪🏻 thank you so so much for the support 😍🥰
Already read Deep Work by Cal Newport. His content is difficult to implement in the current context but nevertheless, his research proves the infinite capabilities of a focused mind, which most of us are not able to tap due to frequent distractions. You suggestions though on a moderate side, would be helpful to march ahead in that direction.
Yeah I agree! And I took bits and pieces of what he proposed but the whole package would be too much for me :)
I can only imagine why people still use Messenger is because people need to connect with family back home or connect with people in countries where Facebook is still strong such as Nigeria, Egypt, or Philippines.
Very true! And it doesn't have to be a bad thing!
Hope " Amish Life is best example? Like to visit there where calm cool natures .
I am a big fan of nature! Nature can help us with so many issues!
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All the best!
I could do digital minimalism (and still earn enough to live), but I would be soon bored. Internet is easy source of entertainment.
Yeah and I guess it’s nothing wrong with that, as long as it doesn’t take over our lives or proves to be the only means of entertainment :) also the whole digital minimalism thing can be done in so many ways, I pretty much just took the bits of it that seems helpful and doable without sacrificing too much!
What’s wrong about doing nothing or being « bored » sometimes ?🤷♂️
@@Romaing7 nothing and it is actually good for you :)
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I can help you to save your crucial time through my editing skills.
Thanks but we are a duo working on this for now which is enough. But thank you
Hii Ma'am, are you looking for a video editor ?
I can help you to save your crucial time through my editing skills.
Thank you but I am not for now!
*Hello how about it, I hope you are all happy with you. Well, I had mentioned that I could make some suggestions and I believe that my suggestions may contain good ideas. One more thing, congratulations, a video full of quality, enthusiasm, joy among other things, this is really cool of all your videos. The way you edit and put all your effort into is fascinating
Some ideas that came to my mind would be some current affairs factors, in the near future, for example*
😄 Study techniques
🤪Good books for your personal
😉 Performance
😆 Why do you feel discouraged
😅 Ways to be more dedicated
😓 Ways to be more focused
😩 Ways to be disciplined
📚 How to have clear goals
😭 How not to get carried away by the opinions of others
*One thing that I found incredibly interesting in one of your videos was that challenge you brought from Doctor Andrew Huberman, it was something that you could take more into account, as he provides a lot of tips and content that is very important in everyday life. Furthermore, it was a success on your channel. You are a super intelligent person, especially with your husband who must be a nice person. Daria, you have great potential, I have no doubt about that*
Thank you so much for your kind words, feedback and recommendations! I have saved these topics and this is incredibly useful to me! I will try to produce more videos on such topics - thank you!
@lostinadmiration Anyway, I'm very happy with the high quality that your videos have shown at every possible moment. What catches my attention the most is that it reminds me of the administration classes I've been taking, during this period being the difference between QUALITY AND QUANTITY and definitely, you show a high potential in all aspects of your videos. your work is admirable *Boom Boom Boom*
Hey lost in admiration, really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with Best Quality Editing in your videos better than your Editor with good pricing and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ? Pls let me know what do you think ?
Thanks no need to
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Thank you so much!