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7 YEARS WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA | How deleting social media changed my life
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2022
- With the exception of RUclips, it will soon be 7 years since I made my decision to delete my Facebook account and go without accounts such as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc., to quit social media for good. Quitting social media has completely changed my life for the better. In this video, I briefly share why I decided to leave social media, the negative effects that it had on me, as well as the benefits that I experienced after deleting my accounts and how this decision has dramatically improved my life. I hope that sharing my experience will be helpful for you if you have wondered what it's like to go without social media or you have experienced social media withdrawal.
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Have you gone without social media for an extended period of time? How was your experience?
@@myke3174 I understand. I felt alone on this topic until I decided to post my first video about it and realized that there are many others that have felt the same. I think it is encouraging to know that there are also other people working to improve their lives in this aspect. I’m glad to know you’ve felt happier! 😊
About one year off social media (besidse fb for family members who live away but soon deleting it too) you've been such an inspiration. Keep going!
@@thinkingthoughts24 If you need something to contact family out of country, there are apps for that. I know some people use WhatsApp to do that.
I’m glad you’ve found my content helpful! 😊
@@YesiIbarra that's exactly the app I'm thinking of adopting! I should be texting them soon and asking them to download Whatsapp. And yes your channel is extremely underrated but I'm glad more ppl are becoming aware of the downsides of extreme tech dependence and social media addiction 🙏🏻 God bless!
@@thinkingthoughts24 Blessings to you as well!
I left social media three months ago but not with the "loner loser" vibe, instead with the "sexy and mysterious woman who is too sophisticated to use social media" vibe.
That’s awesome! 😁
Period
Makes you far more interesting
That’s right
omg love this. what a mood we should strive for!
When I deleted social media from my phone I fell back in love with reading books
Thats awesome! Reading is such a good habit.
Me too!! 💕
❤️❤️
The same happened to me
Incredible
Its been 1 year and half for me, and im not depressed anymore . All those disgusting beauty standarts ,all the cringe music ,all the narcissist people who just crave attention and dont enjoy their real life . It so freeing that you can just delete it and never go back there , now i read, workout, enjoy my vacations and my outfits without the need to take pictures in different angles so i can have the perfect instagram post, i still do take pics but just for my memory.I have so much time for whatever I want to do. I feel private and i realised I never needed to share mine, or to know others feelings or thoughts every fucking day . Im an artist and social media was so harmful to me that it made me compare even my art, now i have started to create so much, and it doesnt end .Im filled with energy, because i dont listen to the bullshits every kid put out there. Im really feeling the healing, and being present . I recommend this to anyone , dont waste ur life in those apps which purpose is to make you feel bad and to make you feel like you dont fit in .
So eloquently said! 👍
Beautiful💖 do what make you happy😉
Beautiful said! ^^
This is so me. I’m still healing now and social media is one of the things I heals from. I am hoping to be like you- to be in peace without the need of validation in any ways and from the people who doesn’t really care about me and just see and know pieces of me on social media. I’ll be focusing on myself now and do my best to be present physically and mentally.
Do you sell your art? I’m a photographer and I can’t find customers without social media, unfortunately..
I also left social media 7 years ago, as I felt sad and lonely because nobody was my friend on there and I miss the old days when people were normal.
Yes, relationships have definitely changed since social media.
if you are gooooood loooooking with money you will have a lot of friends!
Going on 2 years without Facebook (the only sm I used), and cannot imagine coming back. There is no purpose or utility for it in my life and I see that clearly now. I don't care about likes,comments,and validation today. I was totally consumed with what others thought of me then
Yes
I'm glad you're off this junk! All these dumb apps and people posting about nonsense! I'm so happy you're off it! I understand it can be used for SOME good things, the majority is crap and all these stupid likes and whatever else. I'm just happy to see many people have come to the conclusion that all this social media is toxic and just garbage! Keep up the good work!
I deleted twitter, facebook, Instagram, & snapchat yesterday. I need inner peace, I'm ready to find new things to occupy my time, read books, self confidence (one thing social media took from me), working out without posting selfies to be judged by, & having better communication with others without distractions.
It seems you know what you want. That’s awesome!
How are you doing so far how's life without this month without
Hey Tee, how is it going?
Social media is also bad for romance. It kills all the beautiful moments in any relationship. Happy for you. Good luck.
Not having it has definitely been a positive thing for our marriage. Best wishes to you!
It's been a month since I left to social media. I'm much happier,healthier and have more time to.focus on things and people I love. I'm glad I did this
What better thing to focus on! 😊
Leaving social media for many years has made me realise how the vast majority of people I encounter are addicted to social media, smartphones and entertainment. Where I currently live, the culture is toxic, anti-social and work-focused instead of people-focused. Over the years, due to technology, my pool of friends has shrunk, people have become zombie-like and disconnected, and the matter has been gradually getting worse. I envision the main problem of this decade will be social isolation and loneliness, especially in the big cities of rich countries.
I couldn’t agree more. In my video about how I beat my struggle with social anxiety, I talk exactly about that issue. Unfortunately, social anxiety and loneliness seems to be getting worse. Well said!
@Anurag Kaushish Hey Anurag :) I've joined three Meetup groups - football, board games and a walking group. I do a lot of walking in nature too and just greeting and saying hello to people in the village. I understand what you're going through. People are quite lazy to make an effort these days so if you're the first to make a move, it often helps. Being part of a community helps, just knowing people and having some close friends. Not having to communicate via text clears a lot of room in the mind, and actually physically seeing people has worked out better than distance texting. Don't worry if they seem to have ignored or deleted you. You weren't close to them. Now you can establish real relationships.
@randomaccount672you already have a real friends actually..go and find them just like i do... 😊
You realize who really loves you when you delete everything.. who would contact you through just your phone number...
That was definitely my experience.
Amen to that
Oh yes! People who you thought were your friends disappear pretty quit, even tho they have your number. Distant family members too. I deleted my socials 1,5 years ago and I learned who really cared for my very fast.
Social media works well with those who get exactly what they want from it, but not the other way around. You got insecure for not getting enough likes and attention from others as much as you expected. That’s why quitting social media is a great decision because it ruins your self esteem and concentration. I’ve quitted Facebook and instagram for 2 years and it’s been my best decision
Hmm… that’s a really interesting way to look at it. Thanks for sharing your insight.
A few years ago, I almost became addicted to Instagram, but then I realized that it was pointless, the only activity was people posting pictures of themselves with 10+ filters applied, thus, I deleted it. This was also during the pandemic lockdown stuff, so I was doing school online. When I finally got to school in-person, I noticed a very sharp and very clear difference from before the pandemic; more people on their phones in the corner, more people hiding themselves. This increase in introversion taught me to value the experiences I had with my friends and acquaintances. I realized that social media truly is pointless, and if you are looking for validation, be yourself and the right people will come eventually, and I did, and the right people came to me. I am happy without social media, and deleting my social media accounts almost felt like getting a weight off of my chest.
It’s great that you noticed it. Most people don’t.
I quit social media in order to focus on my college studies and my family. It's so toxic ,at first I missed it but to be honest , I don't miss it. I feel less anxiety
Awesome!
This is quite refreshing to hear. For the past 2/3 years I've been tempted to leave social media for good, as I've always felt there was something off about it. While doing a PhD at the same time, I admit I felt some comfort in social media, only to regret the amount of time I lost in it, all for the dopamine rush. Perhaps now is finally the time to take that step. Great video!
It seems it gave you something to think about. I wish you the best!
Beautiful testimony! I actually made the same decision today. I kept Instagram for my business, and my brand manager does all the posting,etc. I enjoy RUclips, and that will be it for me. I’m ready to star in my own play called life, no more watching the play!
Using a manager can be a great benefit. I’m glad you found what works for you!
I have questions because I’m also a business owner and do a lot of social media for that reason but I want to delete my personal social media. Where did you find a brand manager? And how much do they charge? I really don’t want to be on social media at all because it’s so distracting and time consuming.
Social media is all f##ked up. It makes you feel unworthy of yourself.
You're right dear.We should be thinking of our lives and give ourselves the love and care we deserve. Thanks for uploading this video and keep going :)
I officially quit my all social media yesterday ♥️
Awesome! 😁
i quit mine today!! :)
Good for you! 💕
To be honest, I do pretty great with meeting new people or having a conversation with them when they avoid superficial subjects. I feel like I can express myself better and understand people better too.
It's been 12 years without Facebook for me, absolutely love it.
I deleted my Tumblr (was 11 years on it oof) and Discord about a week/two week ago and notified where people could find me if they wanted to stay in touch. A handful of people wanted to stay in touch, which was way less than I expected and hoped for. So, yeah it was a wake up call for me -_-' People generally don't care. And that's okay. I have a personal IG, but I'll be deleting it in August and only keep my creative IG which I will not share with people I know, so they don't feel obliged to follow me. It will be a bummer that I won't stay in touch with some people, but if they really needed me they have my number. And people who don't have my number or email; aren't worth it for me to give that to them.
Yes, it’s definitely a wake up call for most of us when that happens. Glad it’s working well for you!
Ive been on and off social media the past 2 years . Taking breaks when needed. I must admit i veiw it alot differently now having had that time off! In the near future i do see myself leaving completely.
Yes! Taking a break can be really helpful to figure out what effect it has.
After 15 years of obsessive use I closed my accounts 2 weeks ago. Best decision ever!. So much more chilled out, no algorithms targeting me with triggering articles, no having to witness just how vile people can be to each other. My plan was for a year, the impact of these first two weeks suggests that year will just become my new normal and I won't ever return. Social media should be such a great thing but like all things humans touch it has become toxic.
Facebook really had a hold of me. Watching others doing great things made me feel that I am not where I should be. Thus causing me a huge amount of anxiety and depression. The pandemic was the final straw on the camel's back. Deleted Facebook after 20yrs and feel much better for it. The difference now is that I have more control when it comes to seeing other people's content. It's has to provide answers to questions that I seek. Like your video. I do have TikTok and Instagram. I use them to show my digital art skills. I do realize the rest is just a distraction and it really does not do me any good.
What an amazing testimony! I’m glad you’ve gained back control. It sounds like you know what adds value to your life and what doesn’t. That’s huge.
This video encourages me changing the habits of using social media. I have been feeling the same way since a few months ago. It is crucial to reconnect with ourselves.
I used to be really creative and focused without social media, I dwelled in the moment. I deleted it just now after your video with hopes I will feel in control again of my inner state which will allow me to be creative.
I hope it’s been a positive change so far. Best wishes!
I am deleting my social media’s today it’s time to let go of fomo feeling inadequate comparing and feeling alone.
You’ve got this!
I only use RUclips and WhatsApp.I hope to wake up one day and find life like it used to be before without any social media and fake life
Its amazing to see you interact with this. From the limited length. Video footage etc. When i was in undergrad i met a guy. Film guy who didnt have a digital cell phone. He was so into life, present, really just there. It was intriguing because at the time i was overly addicted to phones and other habits. Ive had periods of time / months without a phone due to struggles- however it didnt feel like i was missing something. I will say since getting a phone 4 months now ive picked up on some habits. There is beauty of connecting. Right now im re-adjusting life
In many ways, having a smartphone is helpful to me because of my job (I am a home nurse), but it truly is easy to slip into new or old habits. When I’m home, I usually leave my phone in a certain spot. I find this helpful for me so that I’m not “glued” to it and I’m more present with my family.
@@YesiIbarra a phone is necessary especially as a mom..Great content. Im a new subscriber ! Keep shinning !
My experience with social media is, I always woke up checking my views and likes and comparing myself to those who get tons while i don't! I feel sad and down as if I messed up in life. I felt like that for ages and ages and ages and i was becoming bored on how it became repetitive. I was always told from my heart, "Quit it! Don't mind anyone else that tells you not to. It will be the best for you." So i followed my heart and I've been off tiktok for a whole day! 1!!!! Im pretty glad and I really hope I make it to 1 week etc! Now I read, write down my thoughts, stretch, take care of myself, and limit the arguing i did daily with social media! I'm loving life and I hope everyone reading is loving theirs too without social media!❤✌
I wish you the best!
@@YesiIbarra Thank you! How was yours?
@@allisa1362 For me, it was the best decision I could have made for my marriage, my personal relationships, and my own mental health as well. It truly changed my life.
@@YesiIbarra Mmm that’s a lovely story! I hope everything is well ♥️
I'm so glad you're off it and thank you posting as two of my friends have such a severe addiction that it is causing so much depression! We are in our 50's and lived a life without all this nonsense. I don't even understand how people can deal with this stuff. Why post all this stuff and who really cares. My two friends cannot stop with their phones and all the apps. Who cares what you're doing? Is there no more privacy anymore.......God Bless You and I'll share this with my two gal pals. I could never understand social media and never had a desire to get involved with that junk. Ihope you're still off!
I am so glad this resonated with you. Thank you for sharing it. I hope it is helpful for your friends. 🙏
7 years? You are waaaayyyy ahead of your time. well done.
I quit & permanently deleted social media 11 days ago. It's bad for my mental health. But I feel wayyyy better now.
Awesome! 😁
Spot on It what I trying to do too because ..life go by fast. I would rather love love ..live and be Present. I was happy but omg media life under a mic will cause anxiety and over thinking. There more to life than media. We can reach out and enjoy loved one more in life. Good luck to all beautiful humans that are trying to jus be ! Namaste love and light
Studying others and wanting to get inside their head is about control it not love. And that what it seemed like the more time I spent on media - fb - and comment land it’s an addicting behavior and I still struggling to let go. All I really want is to enjoy life wth out distraction and time wasted trying to help others grow and empath I am feel on a mission to fix thing s now I learning to let things jus be and omg praying for better day s wth loved ones and friends and fam. I am jus a simple person hoping to talk about everyday things. Esp grandkids kid s gardening our memories of loved ones ( sone wounded ( I call her amaryllis as can relate to the musical we were on. ) there were lot good memories too. Wounded dwell on the bad. ) well media my venting journal time thinks too much media leads no where good. Jus mind chatter over thinking and repeating. So I must end my chatter by saying omg jus be so more what you love. Media not all bad but for me. I want to enjoy mindful living and appreciate the good things and god put s people on your path for a reason and my guru said it best gratitude. Is a must and live for today or you miss much beauty. When I leave media it truly nit to punish but instead to enjoy the now. It what matters most. Good finds good and love is patient and kind. Love endure s and jus be. When you keep doing same thing day after day it not progress and omg I started media. 2010. I want to enjoy more life and hope people understand and omg I here jus not living under mic and omg try hard wounded soul s to see and remember the good. The letters were not all bad
Please keep on uploading about glowing up on our inner side and more on quitting social media💗
I’m thinking about doing one on relationships with vs without social media. Any other ideas are welcome! 😊
I haven't used social media like (insta,fb,snapchat,tiktok) in my entire life.
And I'm proud of myself.🥰
- 18 year old indian girl.
You’re doing yourself a favor. 👏
I deactivated my Instagram account two days ago and sometimes i miss it but these videos on youtube helps alot
When quitting a negative habit, it’s helpful to add positive ones instead. I am glad you find these videos a positive encouragement. 😊
Last year I wanted a short break from social media for a month or two. Now I've been away from it for almost 6 months and probably just going to continue and see what happens. Haha.
"Do you want to sit and watch the play or do you want to be in the play?" Powerful! Keep up the good work. :D
The first few days or weeks are usually the most difficult. Good for you! 😊
Good decision. Social media swallow our valuable time.
I’m definitely much more aware of the value of my time now. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! I've been using the time I spent on Facebook here on RUclips learning about gardening, composing music, etc. I'm so much happier and I'm learning something new!
Awesome! I love learning things on RUclips for FREE. 😄
High five for your new found skills! 🖐
I do not have any social media. I let my wife and daughter deal with that. I know social media is a time killer. Like you I use RUclips for thing to teach and inform me. Though the one thing that gets me is when everyone is together everyone is scrolling on their phones. I sit there and watch them. See Freak Kitchen: Alone With My Phone.
Good for you! It is sad to see that happen. One change my husband and I both made that has made a HUGE difference in our family is not using phones during meals. We call back or text back afterwards. Family time is so precious.
And thank you for the recommendation.
Seeing people get together but aren't really together coz they're all on their phones is one of the cringiest part when you realize it
I have never had any form of Social media. Ever. I don't care what other people wear. I don't care what they eat. Keep to yourself. Mind your own business and you will never have trouble.
I quit all social media and I feel relieved and more at peace. Now I find myself with more free time to actually see the world for wat it is in front me instead of having a screen show me wat I could do for myself.
That’s awesome! It is such a wonderful feeling. I recently spent one week in the middle of nowhere in Mexico with no cell phone service and it was great to be free from ALL phone use. 😁 Congrats to you on this decision!
I left Facebook and Twitter over a year ago. I only use Instagram but don’t post on it much. I will say since I’ve been almost without social media I will say my life has been productive like I can watch movies and tv shows more focused instead of worrying what one is posting. And also working out and being more active. Life without social media is more productive and more better. I don’t plan to ever return to Facebook and Twitter.
It seems that this one change led to other changes in your life. What a wonderful reminder that changes in just one habit can cascade to lots of other positive changes. 😊
Social media is becoming more and more toxic. The level of narcissism is through the roof, and instead of seeing it for what it is, the younger generation is confusing it for confidence.
With technology so accessible, I find it incredibly important to be picky with what media we consume/pay attention to because it can be very toxic.
God .. i need a wife without social media , how rude you could be to roll ur stories and check ur post when im offering my precious time with u
I definitely think social media can have a negative effect on relationships. I think it makes a huge difference.
i havent used facebook and insta for about 2-3 years now but i have a private twitter (with no followers lol) that keeps me updated from the trends online. I can say that it really helped me stop looking at the likes, comments and followers that fed my ego back then. It was great tbh. However, sometimes i cant help but feeling like i am missing out on something as a gen z, but i can constantly remind myself that it is for my well-being and for me to focus on reality :))
It seems like you’ve found a good way to work around it. The fear of missing out creeps up in many different ways, but it’s wonderful that you can recognize when it happens and remind yourself of why you made the change to begin with. 😊
Thank u so much for calling it a “Device” and NOT a phone. Great video
And thank you for watching.
you are awoke!! So proud of you. exactly what a real women should be like 😍💪💯 . I love how you say you realized you were investing your time in other people and not yourself 🙏❤️
Im spending the rest of my life looking up at the sky and not down at my screen.
I’ll remember those words today: look up at the sky and not the screen. I love that! Thanks.
@@YesiIbarra 🙏❤️
If you're posting and commenting on youtube you haven't quit social media, you're still on it!!
Great topic, this actually helped me a lot. A few months ago I was a victim of a hacking situation on my social media. It ruined my life and I lost everything. I was literally forced to close out my Instagram and RUclips channel. This was 8 months ago. Every now and then I have withdrawals but now then I think about it I believe social media was actually using me and taking my personal life out of reality. I am slowly but surely trying to get my life back together again. And honestly I rather be without social media from now on.
Oh no, what an unfortunate situation! It’s normal to have grief when losing something.
You seem to have taken a difficult situation and tried to make the best of it.
I’m being gang stalked on there. It’s ruined countless friendships and my trust in other humans in general. Which is a hard way to feel. Not the same situation but I’m glad I’m not alone. ♥️
@@sanitatumsanctum4972 I'm so sorry to hear that. I know what your going through. I believe in time everything will get better. Nothing stays bad forever. Prayers go out to you 🙏
I'm active duty and got rid of all my social media sans Messenger (in case I have WiFi but poor reception, which is increasingly commom) right before I left home for basic two years ago. Here's what happened since:
1. I stopped going through long bouts of depression.
2. I stopped caring about being popular or what others think about me.
3. I stopped comparing myself to others.
4. The toxic people I did know back home are fading from my memory or I just stopped caring about them entirely.
5. I've become a LOT more goal-oriented.
It just goes to show that there are SO many benefits from living in the moment over being consumed with technology. How wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Social media are distractions in life actually.
Personally, I used them in moderation then. Last Christmas, I uninstalled most of them except for usual communications like Messenger, an eMail & some interesting YT topics like this.
Now I feel free to have quality time with family, friends & nature. With less anxiety, I feel much happier now without those subtle addictions.
Thanks God, I repossessed more time for myself~ books, gardening & meditation (would explore Zen sooner).
What a personal realization with this emancipation.
Already deleted my Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook apps about 2-3 months ago. As I think it greatly contributes negatively to my mental health. My anxiety heightens whenever there's bad news about people in my feed and the explore area also I hate the algorithm thing that it just shoves negative things for us to see and it is manipulative. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression and social media worsens it, RUclips is the only one that is remaining but I keep my feed with positive things about minimalism and more about intentional living, and I can say that I feel better this way.
Being intentional about the way you use social media will do wonders for your mental health. Way to go for taking a stand for your mental health! 👏
@@YesiIbarra thank you❤
My best friend deleted fb today, and I'm taking her lead.
Thanks for sharing this video.
Cheers
Awesome! 👏
I've just spontaneously deleted my social media after watching this video and seeing a post in a Facebook group I'm a member of, the poster has no interest in the sport in question, it was pure attention seeking.
I'm done with the fake need for approval of strangers.. Great video thankyou.
Well done! 😊👏
Congrats on such a long journey! I've been off Instagram for nearly two years and it's been liberating. To live life in the moment
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your positive experience. It’s motivating to people just trying it out.
It'll be 1 year in April since I deleted my Facebook account. I don't miss it one bit. I feel a lot better being at one with my own way of thinking.
Nice! 👏
New subscriber here! I used to waste so much time on social media, always scrolling... For the last few months I have not been using my accounts, I deleted the apps from my phone. Sometimes I download them for a few hours like once every 2 weeks but now I realized that when I do it I find the posts and content so pointless and I think to myself "why am I wasting my time watching this" I think I'm ready to delete all my accounts permanently, my life has been better and I found so much peace without knowing everyone else's problems and drama
I also started my journey as a minimalist and I'm a RN too so I was so excited when I found your channel!!!
@@daisypineda7921 It sounds like you reached the point of breaking the habit - when it’s no longer attractive to you and you wonder why you even liked it to begin with. Good for you! 🖐
Aw, we have several things in common!
Welcome, I have lots of positive content to come that I hope you love. 😊
I just deleted all my social media moments ago. I swore into the Air Force Reserve earlier last week so now more time to get me together holistically.
I wish you well!
Iam thinking of having less social media it's definitely hard to stop it all together. Having less anxiety from it sounds really nice .
Maybe try a 2 week break and during that time, make a conscious effort to be more present and enjoy other activities. Then see how you feel.
I never had a Facebook, but MySpace for a few years. Mentally it’s hard to be on social media.
I was super addicted to MySpace when it came out. You should’ve seen my profile. 😆
It was way too detailed.
Been without it for a few days now. I'm down to youtube and just some art sharing sites
Hopefully you find it to be a positive change for you! 😊
More people should take up this way of living tbh. Social media is cancer.
Happy 2 year anniversary to this video.
Thank you! It’s actually the anniversary of this channel this week. ☺️
You're the girl I've been looking for all my life
:)
I'm 23 and I deleted my tik tok months ago, my twitter days ago and today I deleted my Instagram and I feel better. I'm thinking of deleting my Facebook also.
Wow, that’s awesome!
I hope to be reading books and going to the library again soon. Realizing o havent read a book in a year.
Books can be life changing! That’s a great goal. 👍
@@YesiIbarra I've been binge watching RUclips now for a couple days lol slowly weening myself off
Let's be honest 90 % of your social media friends are not even your real friends
That was definitely my experience.
@@YesiIbarra also 90% of the things they post is bullshit to make you think their life is better then yours that was my experience these happy people on instagram are going to rehab to seek help and you have no idea you would think their life is full of fun and games
This is a positive message!!😊
Well done bravo!
That was the goal! Thank you! 😊
My generation (Gen z) personally has the highest rate of anxiety and depression because of the heavy amount of pressure placed on them. Not to mention the ageism associated with the idea of being famous or being rich
There’s definitely a correlation.
Absolutely it’s draining sometimes but it’s the agenda that’s being pushed in the culture
"I Social-Media with peers or no one, and since I have no peers, I Social-Media with no one."
-Ignatius J Reilly
Hi! Happy for you, Happy for us!
Hi! Wonderfully said. 😊
great video. I'm sort of on the edge of starting a business program that I think uses social media as a tool for connection. I hope as a proactive user I can get more out of it or I can somehow find a way to grow the business consistently without it. it's definitely my least favourite form of communicaiton.
If there’s a social media platform that you believe you could use consciously that serves you, it could work very well. The key is to use it consciously for a specific purpose, rather than to pass time. I hope your business program goes wonderfully!
@@YesiIbarra great insight. Gotta be on the lookout for the sneaky bad habits. Definitely think that RUclips is the platform o should invest the most energy into
6 years for me. Good job on 7 years.
Wow, awesome!
Great video! We're not weirdos. We're people who trust their instincts and are true to them. Thank you for sharing 😀
I love the way you put it! 😁
I would typically quit and then come back. When I was with my ex she would send me things through social media. Ive disengaged from social media(don't consider RUclips as one). I've found life to be better every time. This time, I'm sure I'm not going back. I find it a distraction from my purpose and only chasing after what I actually need. Good video.
It sounds like you have found a clear motivating reason this time. Good for you! 😁
@@YesiIbarra yes and I'm glad others are also experiencing the benefits of it. I do wish everyone would connect in other meaningful ways. But I am grateful for RUclips cause I find it to be very motivational and helpful if used right.
I deactivated my social media since 2010, l think. My ex bosses and ex colleagues think l am anti-social. I never liked social media because when nobody from your list of hundreds and thousands of friends are liking your posts and content, you would feel a loser and those people whom you added would be a living testament that you are not likeable. Social media is full of gossips, bashing, and criticisms. Those liking, commenting on your posts are shallow connections. Most people on social media only like the posts of popular users. They are not real friends, whom you can count on through thick or thin. What is social media for when it mostly give everyone negativity, drama, hurtful online time? What do you think, owner of this vlog? How about those who love social media, entertainment social media like TikTok, singing apps, what do you think of them? Thank you.
You bring up a lot of points that many people can relate to. I think many of us have had similar experiences with the negativity.
@@YesiIbarra Thank you for your response with appreciation 😇
Just Uninstalled fb & ig from my phone tonight, I've noticed how anti social, depressed, zombie like I've become over the years and I got started on social media kinda late, everyday I wake up I check my phone 1st😒😫 , my mind and body are tired, anxiety through the roof, impatient ect. However, I don't believe my deleting is due to comparing or likes, but the non authentic people, love & fake relationships/friendships it brings. People will message you happy Birthday but will never call... ect ect , started to make me dislike people because i saw no authenticity from anyone. I spend many days alone no calls, no one to check on my kids and I but id rather that than fake loce. also with social media I can barely focus on my business or bettering my life, took time away from my kids. I had to let go. I even temporarily got rid of my kids videos games.
Recognizing its effect on your life is huge, and it seems like you’ve found your motivations foe why doing this can help you. I wish you well! 🙏
I’ve deleted a couple social media accounts for a while, and have noticed I feel much better overall
I do still have discord cause socializing is still fun, but in recent months it’s done more harm than good, so I may remove that too
It’s still better to be alone but happy, than with people and miserable
I deleted facebook and instagram 7 years ago... all i do was ride my skateboards 😂...riding my motorbikes... car i love car but i only drive it during raining if i want to go to somewhere....i preferred riding motorbikes often 😅... 7 years without social media i found happiness...real life..real talk...i had divorced with my wife.... so i take this chances to not know what she was doing now... and she doesnt know what am i doing too 😂... be yourself..love yourself...respect yourself.... and peace
Does anyone here are active on singing apps? I don't want to be active on any singing apps. I am hesitant of going back. Most are envious, jealous, judgemental, egotistical, bashing people, others fall in love with each other but having toxic relationships. It is addictive because singing boosts your serotonin, hence, making you happy as long as you are using it. Singing apps are good for music making and knowing others, for online socialization but most people using it are making it a toxic experience. To anyone using singing apps, what do you think?
I had no idea these existed. I’m curious about others’ experiences with this. 🤔
@@YesiIbarra Yes there are so many singing apps..Smule and others. I have seen others deactivated. Others get hurt using singing apps for varied reasons. They get bullied, others fall in love then have a heartache, thereby hating using singing apps. They just remember the hurting by using it. What do you think owner of the vlog?
@@GodsBlessingsForYou I can see where there would be bullying. I once got booed for signing in a talent show that I did just to step outside my comfort zone. (I have no signing talent)
I can imagine that online, people can be more hurtful because they never have to “see” the person in real life.
@@YesiIbarra You have to sign up for a singing app to really get a grasp of how it feels to be hurt by others. I got hurt many times.
@@YesiIbarra Grateful for your replies. Appreciate your support acknowledging my hurtful episodes on singing app.
I liked hearing your experiences. Also I loved the footage that you used in the video. Looked like a festival and car show of some sort. Nice to see.
Yay! I’m glad to know that. My goal is to have most of my videos (or all) be footage instead of just me on a screen. I’m glad you found it interesting.
Be proud! Your doing great
People must be really insecure if they depend on likes and views and need to compare themselves to others. I only do RUclips. Watching videos. Have no interest in making them. But I also have an off button. And I can turn off for hours as my Tablet charges and I don't go through withdrawals. I comment when the mood strikes. I don't care if people like my comments. They don't have to read. I'm glad you got off all your social media. I grew up long before social media online ever came to be. It takes others longer to get off it because they grew up depending on it.
Yes, I think it is more difficult for younger generations especially. It sounds like you have a perfect happy balance for you. Good for you! 😊
@@YesiIbarra thank you. It is a shame that younger generations aren't taught you can get along without social media.
A year clean from social media & ( Expect YT which I don’t consider SM) & I feel so much better mentally it’s like a weight lifted off my shoulders , It’s such a toxic place , constantly comparing yourself to others , not living in the moment , not seeing all the negative news daily . Etc it’s sad I see people walking looking at there phoned people can’t even go for walks without having to scroll instead of enjoying fresh air & Mother Nature such a pathetic generation we live in , its worse then drugs , people are like zombies . I’m angry I had to be born in this era & I wish I was in the 80s when people had fun & enjoyed life & partied & went clubbing etc . People from that era are so lucky ….
You shared lots of amazing points. I’ll be sharing my response in an upcoming video where I share your experience and others as an encouragement for people who are struggling with balance with social media. Thank you for sharing!
I quit social media because I kept getting banned for little things and I saw it as a waste of time to maintain and deal with.
You’re likely better off without it.
Loved this! It deserves way more likes
Thank you!
I got rid of Facebook almost 2 years ago now. I will never go back. the only thing I miss is Facebook marketplace but oh well. I need to get rid of my IG. I'm wasting so much time on it. They also changed the algorithm too where if you watch one post it thinks you want more content like that and just keeps putting all these posts on your main feed from people you don't even know. I watched one video of someone who was battling cancer and now it thinks I want to see that daily and is constantly just showing me all this depressing content that just ruins my day. It's awful. I really just want the cat content and inso for painting which I just recently started as a hobby.
Its crazy too that even though people "like" your content on FB doesnt mean they actually care. My one friend used to "like" a post but then screen shot the post and send it to me in a group of message to gossip about. That really was the last straw for me with FB. I was thinking of what if people did that to me? I was never a big poster anyways, but the thought of that really made me anxious.
Oh, wow. It sounds like you’re better off without it.
Agree on the ig part
thank you very much this video is one of the best video that I have watched in my whole life
Aww that is so kind of you to say! ☺️
I made this decision today to delete my social media.. But for me it's weird when I deleted everything all accounts it felt like a mountain was lifted from my shoulders... Anyone felt that?
It sounds like you have a clear understanding of WHY this decision was important for you. That’s amazing. Often when you make a decision for the better, it brings peace. Good for you! ✋
I had deleted the facebook but i made new after one year.
Now i am gonna delete fb instagram and tiktok!!
I just scheduled my fb account for deletion. all these friends and followers just no connection. gonna pursue a more 'Zen' lifestyle less is more. here's a quote from Miyamoto Musashi "Accept everything just the way it is."
I'm tempted to back until I met an old friend who started manipulating me. Sometimes really I wanted to check on her and I caught myself in a friendzone. Now I'm really quitting and never go back in the virtual reality.
I have no impulse control and I'd rather not know what other people are doing and thinking all the time. So I deleted it all
Eliminating the trigger is a great way to stop negative habits. I hope it’s a positive change for you! 😊
I think RUclips is my biggest distraction right now. While studying I always get distracted and then spend hours on random videos. I am a student and I can't completely quit youtube as I have to watch educational videos too. What should I do?
I actually have a video on this specific topic where I give several tips. Check it out under my “digital minimalism” playlist. It’s titled “Addicted to RUclips?”
I hope you find it helpful!
Great....my sleep is awesome ...I think deeper now....I remember and recall more..my focus is treamendous......And I like the fact that people just see me when they see me..... Because when you are connected to all these people ...even though you not physically with them you carry them around in your pocket on your phone.....And I agree all you want to do show good things ...Which we all know it's not real.....I use to have Twitter ....snap chat.....til tok...and face book...I deleted everything except Facebook..then realized I didn't need that either....and I just let it go.....now my focus is .much more clearer and freeer
I like your choice of words: “You carry them around in your pocket.” So true!
@@YesiIbarra yes
Unless there’s a need to start a brand business social media is a time waster
Virtual validation? It’s like Monopoly money 😆😆😆
The prime of social media was MySpace era no smartphones we had to use computers. MySpace stood out we had to learn how to code to design our pages interactions were authentic and genuine no fake presentation just organic. MySpace was ahead of its time still appalled how Facebook killed it.
Instagram first started out free flowing blogger type of feed. When Facebook bought IG thats when the beginning of the end started. Algorithm stopped suggestions of discovering talent the need to have a perfect feed became the ultimate goal the total opposite of what IG started as.
TikTok video sharing have an advantage the advantage of expressing personality dances DIY how tos etc. Tik Tok now is over saturated
To make $$$ on social media find a niche be liminal consistent committed end of the day it’s virtual
Real life now that’s a thing
That was very insightful.
I remember when MySpace came out. I was super geeky about my profile and had all sorts of moving/flashing effects. 😆
True . I build my business in social media. I got sick mentally with what it comes with especially comparing your business to others. So I decided to only post on Monday quality content then I delete it till the next Monday. I’m amazed at how the constant posting was unnecessary. I feel at peace. I don’t check my competition pages no more. I don’t care how much sales they make. I have never felt so free. And I’m surprised at how much time I have I’m so shocked. And how much I’ve been able to get done
Shout out to cal Newport! Thanks for this video
Yes! Thanks for watching
I permanently deleted my social media accounts in April of 2018. It feels good to no longer have it but it would be nice to meet others who also don't have any social media. Seems as though youtube is our only networking option.
Yes, there are others who have mentioned the same.
@@YesiIbarra 🤘🤘
HOLY SHIT 😳 never heard anyone quit social media like this! Except RUclips. Wow!
You speak so beautifully ❤
I’m glad you think so. Thank you!