The irony of watching this video on my smart phone, while totally agreeing with everything you're saying and yearning for simpler times that I remember from my youth 😅
this is literally the smartest idea ever. no one realises how much social media and our phones take away from having a meaningful and productive life. you also miss all those little moments because youre just stuck on that phone.
I miss how cheap my wireless bill was when I had a flip. Everyone here in NYC has had a smartphone for a long time. I held out as long as I could. It’s become pretty useful at my job, so unfortunately there’s no turning back.
Youre not gonna die if you don't have social media, you just have to be able to be alone and not think a lot on whats happening with everybody all the time. I bought a Flip for me and my grandpha and I coudnt care less for my smartphone, I just threw it on the floor and totaled as easy as that.
You saying "dont be afraid of the silence" almost made me cry because mannn am I afraid of the silence but I´m working on it. ANYWAYS so glad you uploaded this video honestly perfect timing! Thank you soooso much gracie you always inspire me and remind me of the important things
When ironically she is telling us to disconnect from social media 😊 but I guess if we were to spend any time, it would be best spent consuming this kind of content
For me, deleting social media was enough. The anxiety was gone, I had some time back, it helped not ever procrastinate anymore : i was either working, planning, resting or having fun. Sound much better than scrolling.
The takeaway: 1. Be aware of how you spend you time 2. Notice what your chasing 3. Put your value in things that are important 4. Don't be afraid of the silence 5. Put your phone down... and listen :)
you’re so right about your mind just constantly needing stimulation!! i‘ve deleted tiktok about 3 years ago and NEVER missed it, only to realize that i was compensating with instagram and youtube the whole time! why is it so hard to let go of the things that don’t serve us? i am still trying to find an answer for that question for myself, but maybe going on a phone detox will help :) thank u!!
This is the smartest video I’ve ever seen on RUclips! I personally think that “downgrade the phone” actually means upgrade your life! You’re so brave doing it and getting out of that comfort zone of endless scrolling and wasting your time. I think I should think more about my screentime and social media and you inspired me to not listening to music during walks or watching videos while eating. Thank you! ❤
Scrolling online puts me in a terrible mood because there are always some people saying hateful/cruel things and I feel like they get away with it because it’s online. I don’t often meet those horrible people in person, but online you see it every couple videos, in every comment section, etc. Human face to face interaction are often much kinder than interactions online. The internet just brings out the worst in people because it’s so impersonal
They say that online reflects real life, those kind people you see irl could secretly comment the most horrendous thing on someone's post or something. Even worse, there are illegal group chats where actual crimes are committed, those chats has many members and they probably look decent on the outside. This makes me paranoid but I still believe good people are the majority
While I would never ditch my smartphone for a flip phone, I totally hear what you are saying. Our smartphones, social media and that stuff can be really consuming. I’ve trying to spend my time on social media and the apps more wisely. As long as you happy with what you have, it’s all that matters. 🙂
Love this Gracie!! I've been rocking older Blackberry phones for a bit of a "downgraded" experience the past few years and it is so much better for my mental health. Keep on rocking it!
I actually deleted instagram, RUclips and Facebook off of my phone and have noticed a significant difference just in that. My screentime would before be 6-9 hours and now it's cut all the way down to 1,5 hours a day. A significant improvement that I can for sure tell is helping my mental health a lot!
Dear Gracie, you truly are an inspiration! The words you choose to say are really valuable and touched me. I appreciate you. The last months felt a lot like i was out of touch with my surroundings, myself, friends and family and nature. But for a while now i try to reflect on how i can change my day to day life so i feel like really experiencing it. Most of the time it feels like everything around me happens so fast. But when i think of that, i try to slow down for a bit and often i realised that everyone around me isn't truly being in the present, myself included. Just watching the sun light or observing animals or flowers and trees helps me notice things i experienced in my childhood. When all i could think about was how the grass smelled, the tree felt, the birds singing and the berries tasted. I want to includ those aspects more in my life. TRULY EXPERIENCING THE PRESENT.
I love how encouraging you are, Gracie! The encouragment to get rid of the bad habits that we all have in our daily lives, and to be more open with the real world. And not to mention, getting to spend time with God. This was wonderful video! Please keep on making these!🙂👍
"Old Flippy & I" lol haha 😂 you are so funny Gracie ! Thank you for always inspiring us to enjoy life's precious moments not glued to our phone!! 🥰🥰 I watch the Cottage Fairy's channel for that very reason as well 😇
Hi there. Glad you joined the group. I have had my Kyocera flip phone for almost a year. I am 31. I use a smartphone as a tablet and only at home. My sim and my info attached to floppy micgilins( yes that's his name) and I love the peace and joy I have in my life again. Keep on going Gracie you've got a subscriber.
I am vehemently anti-social media but I’m just as stuck “in the loop” as anyone. I don’t have TikTok or Snapchat but I find myself scrolling on yt shorts. I don’t have the same willpower that you do and I applaud you for it.
I deleted all social media and everything else on my phone, I only have WhatsApp and youtube for asmr. My life really changed, onestly im the tipe of guy that dont belive when someone says "my life changed" but this is true, at least for me. I recommend anyone to delete all social or switching to a flip phone(even better). Really life changing.
That’s really awesome, go you! I have what’s app on my tablet so I can communicate with people I’ve met abroad. It truly does change your life. Pretty cool how one decision has that much power for a positive change.
Great video. Your enthusiasm is contagious. A couple of times I’ve rushed out to the Office forgetting my phone. At first I was in shock and annoyed. By 2pm in the day, I felt more relaxed like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. It was liberating. Now I ditch my smartphone and devices, taking solid breaks of several hours every week. Try it. You’ll understand what a time sink it is, and “appreciate the silence”.
This is actually a super revolutionary message. I think a lot of people are going to follow in your footsteps. We as a society are desperate for this to stop. I just recently deleted all apps off my iPhone and have been more mindful of how often I use it, for me having all the music I want on one app is too much for me to let go even though I’d love to revert back to records and cds, I’m often on the go when I listen to music, I also think about the times I’ll need gps and instead of getting a bunch of new gadgets I’d rather keep my phone but I’m definitely done with all social medias. I deleted facebook, instagram and TikTok years ago but made the extra effort to delete things like Pinterest, RUclips (I do have it on an iPad ), Reddit and Snapchat because I could get just as lost on those apps if I wanted to. It does feel boring and almost stressful at first but slowly you realize it’s actually so much more peaceful and you feel more control of your day and self. Thanks for sharing it’s going to start an impactful change I just know it !
this is something i truly enjoyed watching. ive been trying (still am) to get rid of my social media addiction. its got ups and downs as in deleting it, clearly, and ive always had the fear that id miss out on stuff, when i really didnt (and still am not). this is such a delight to watch and i loved this. how you explained your journey, your comments on this topic, your reassurance, everything.
you got me crying at the end. lost my phone couple of weeks ago and switched to an old motorola. i've never been so bored and full of ideas at the same time
Good job! The serenity you feel is amazing , no distractions no anxiety , you notice everything , it’s like you’re blinded your whole life and now you can see.
I'm usually the type of person to lurk on RUclips, never really commenting or liking anything, but your reflections seriously resonated with me! Hearing your issues with scrolling on the weather app and the Gallery app is just so real. Sadly, I need my phone for work, and I also have some online friends i don't want to lose contact with, but I'm happy that you've found your peace. I think I'll try and be a bit more mindful from now on with how much time I spend on my phone ^^
such a great video and great message! These days people become so consumed by their devices that they forget to live. they forget to apriciate the things that are right Infront of them.
Reminds me how happy I feel after switching back to film photography. The sounds of the camera controls, handling the film and having to wait for them to get developed. The care that goes into taking a photo instead of taking a bunch and deleting the bad ones.
I'm recovering from shoulder surgery and came across your gratitude video. The comments are turned off but I just want to say it was such a breath of fresh air Dealing with insomnia and that video put me in a peaceful state even if just for a few minutes So thank you
I completely agree!! 🎉❤ you start to pay more attention to everything and realize how much smart phones suck your attention away for sometimes meaningless things. I have been using a flip phone for almost a week and will keep using it. I honestly don’t miss my smartphone other than for playing music.
wow, this video hits different from ALL video's i've ever watched on RUclips. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. It feels like you've woken up me. Your video's are the most inspirational for me at the moment when it goes to spending your time well. I wonder if you will ever make asmr videos again or if you have closed that chapter? I watched your video about you deleting social media, but it wasn't clear to me if you were quitting ASMR :) Gracie, you are a BEAUTIFUL human being.
That's a pretty inspiring video. It carries a deep & meaningful message. To me, it's that there's more to life than just a smart phone/social media & that we need to allocate time for everything in our lives. Thanks for sharing your experience.
you have been such an inspiration to me for so many years and this video is the epitome of it -- you have such meaningful things to say and such wisdom that everyone can learn and grow from! thank you for your lovely corner of the internet 💛
Thanks for uploading this vid cause it's the push i needed to switch to a flip phone. only accessing the internet through a laptop sounds amazing for my mental health ngl
I only ever have used a flip phone from the start, having always refused to use any smart device of any kind by default. And I will never deviate from this position. Bravo to you, girl!
This video was put together so well!! I’ve actually thought about getting myself a flip phone before watching this, because of these very reasons that you talk about! I’ve found that most of my life has been submerged in the digital world. My classes for grad school are online. My book that I’m writing. Texting my friends through iMessage. Watching RUclips videos. Netflix. Disney Plus. Hulu. Fan Fiction sites. Mindless scrolling on Instagram. Me typing this out here now, lol. You’ve got yourself another subscriber! I can’t wait to see more of your videos, thank you so much for sharing this!
Your mind will get stronger. Attention span will increase, provided your phone is not a distraction outside the house. You will become more sociable, more aware. Your judgment will sharpen. Whittle it like a tool.
I’ve been thinking about doing this for over a year. I think I’m really going to do it now. I’m so done with wasting my time, but I’m worried about it making things more difficult. Thank you for this video, it’s really encouraging
I’ve literally thought about how beneficial this would be for the longest time! Unfortunately social media is a tool I need as I am a tattoo artist, but I find myself glued to my screen way too much.
I like your vibe. Switching to a flip phone asap, binging videos of people doing it (on my smartphone) until I can do it. Been contemplating it for years. *sigh* I just reeeeeeeally want to keep Spotify
This is so positive because im super addicted to my phone and its the whole day im on it and i am bored when ever im not on it and i cant even study and cant control my time i stay up to watch my phone but by listening to you i feel like i should have more self control .
The irony of getting an iphone ad at the end of this 😅. Thank you for this reminder, Gracie. Put your phone down, embrace the quiet, the stillness. Listen. Explore. I used to like your asmr videos because of the natural/friendly vibe, make you feel calmer and better. These new ones are a breath of fresh air, and we thank you for making content you're interested in. 😊
It took me ages to ditch my flip/slider phone era. I had those until 2013. It was reluctant. I'm slow to throw away old clothes let alone an old device. It just felt like that was what was expected of a 17-year-old at the time, and I was being such a fossil resisting. Although I'm a hermit crab introvert, even we succumb to peer pressure sometimes.
i realized social media is always trying to sell us something,, even an unrealistic idea of what life should look like, like all those staged aesthetically pleasing videos or the ideal "day in my life"/ "morning" routines. all those videos are the exact same its so boring to watch. consumerism is at an all time high right now, products & plastic surgery & influencer "hustle & grind" live-fast lifestyles being shoved in our face. & not to mention everything is just so filtered/edited nowadays, literally nothing on the internet feels authentic or raw!! except 4 u ofc
i haven't had a phone at all for a few months and it was really nice to see someone who seems to have figured out the same thing as me. keep it real, enjoy birdnoises and eat fruit whatever just do nothing for fun lovely video
Your amazing Gracie🥰 when I first started watching your Asmr videos .. I knew you were going to impact the world in a huge way just by shining your light ✨💛🌻✨
I would do this, but my home life is so stressful that social media is the only escape, but when I do move out I will definitely try this. For now though, I think I’ll get a flip phone for when I hang out with my friends, so that I can be present
I adore this video. I got my first smartphone at 18 (after being chastised my whole life for being "chronically offline.") When I downloaded social media, it just never felt right. So now I'm back to my old ways of staying mostly offline. I still have a smartphone but I try to be mindful and stay off it.
My pastor at Crosspoint City Church in Cartersville, GA has actually also encouraged us to start a dumb-phone revolution because of how bad screen time has been for our mental health and relationships. Definitely praying it catches on!
In the modern society people can't avoid to connect with people through social media more or less and the isolation between people and people is gaining stronger and stronger which makes people become more addicted to the smart phone. I am so glad that Gracie realize that and choose to change that.
I went back to a Nokia and it really helped with *relearning* how to use technology in a helpful way. I feel like growing up computers were only for utility or learning but somewhere along the line it became an unhealthy obsession that I thought was giving me a purpose; devices like tape recorders, film cameras, flip phones, and even typewriters are almost like a grounding exercise in the realm of streamlined in your face dopamine tech. I feel like using old/ downgrade/ dumb devices dont even need to be a permanent thing, just a window into more productive usecases. Cause I dont think there is anything inherently wrong with having faster computer parts and a higher quality camera, but what is usually pushed alongside those things... social media and scrolling endlessly!
Мне кажется, с более простыми и старыми устройствами мы больше ценим конкретные вещи - музыку, учёбу, фото/видео. Потому что старые устройства предназначены для конкретных целей и для них нужно выделять время и место - от того процесс прослушивания музыки, например, становится более ценным, что-ли. Мы выделяем этому пространство и внимание, только этому.
The irony of watching this video on my smart phone, while totally agreeing with everything you're saying and yearning for simpler times that I remember from my youth 😅
😂fr
I make awesome and fantastic gaming clips. Are there any who love games and support young talents? and thx ur video is BEt😀
This.
This.
Jokes on you, I'm using a PC.
this is literally the smartest idea ever. no one realises how much social media and our phones take away from having a meaningful and productive life. you also miss all those little moments because youre just stuck on that phone.
I miss how cheap my wireless bill was when I had a flip. Everyone here in NYC has had a smartphone for a long time. I held out as long as I could. It’s become pretty useful at my job, so unfortunately there’s no turning back.
You have to learn to use social media wisely, which I have over the years. Would never go back to a flip phone.
you could just like... not... use social media on your phone. It's strange to me that this is just not an option for a lot of people here lol.
Youre not gonna die if you don't have social media, you just have to be able to be alone and not think a lot on whats happening with everybody all the time.
I bought a Flip for me and my grandpha and I coudnt care less for my smartphone, I just threw it on the floor and totaled as easy as that.
that "water proof military grade fliiipp phhoonnnneeeeee" was a definite vibe full of cuteness
You saying "dont be afraid of the silence" almost made me cry because mannn am I afraid of the silence but I´m working on it. ANYWAYS so glad you uploaded this video honestly perfect timing! Thank you soooso much gracie you always inspire me and remind me of the important things
I’m a little scared of it still too❤
@@gracieKASMR your the best!
I love you Gracie K. This is the social media influence this world needs.
When ironically she is telling us to disconnect from social media 😊 but I guess if we were to spend any time, it would be best spent consuming this kind of content
I make awesome and fantastic gaming clips. Are there any who love games and support young talents? and thx ur video is BEt😀
For me, deleting social media was enough. The anxiety was gone, I had some time back, it helped not ever procrastinate anymore : i was either working, planning, resting or having fun. Sound much better than scrolling.
The takeaway:
1. Be aware of how you spend you time
2. Notice what your chasing
3. Put your value in things that are important
4. Don't be afraid of the silence
5. Put your phone down... and listen :)
you’re so right about your mind just constantly needing stimulation!! i‘ve deleted tiktok about 3 years ago and NEVER missed it, only to realize that i was compensating with instagram and youtube the whole time!
why is it so hard to let go of the things that don’t serve us? i am still trying to find an answer for that question for myself, but maybe going on a phone detox will help :) thank u!!
I love hearing your experience, thank you!
This is the smartest video I’ve ever seen on RUclips! I personally think that “downgrade the phone” actually means upgrade your life! You’re so brave doing it and getting out of that comfort zone of endless scrolling and wasting your time.
I think I should think more about my screentime and social media and you inspired me to not listening to music during walks or watching videos while eating. Thank you! ❤
Scrolling online puts me in a terrible mood because there are always some people saying hateful/cruel things and I feel like they get away with it because it’s online. I don’t often meet those horrible people in person, but online you see it every couple videos, in every comment section, etc. Human face to face interaction are often much kinder than interactions online. The internet just brings out the worst in people because it’s so impersonal
So true
They say that online reflects real life, those kind people you see irl could secretly comment the most horrendous thing on someone's post or something. Even worse, there are illegal group chats where actual crimes are committed, those chats has many members and they probably look decent on the outside. This makes me paranoid but I still believe good people are the majority
@@jindipity4772 ugh wow! That’s so bad!
While I would never ditch my smartphone for a flip phone, I totally hear what you are saying. Our smartphones, social media and that stuff can be really consuming. I’ve trying to spend my time on social media and the apps more wisely. As long as you happy with what you have, it’s all that matters. 🙂
Getting a flip phone actually changed my life!! Its also a great conversation starter when people see me using it lol
Love this Gracie!! I've been rocking older Blackberry phones for a bit of a "downgraded" experience the past few years and it is so much better for my mental health. Keep on rocking it!
I actually deleted instagram, RUclips and Facebook off of my phone and have noticed a significant difference just in that. My screentime would before be 6-9 hours and now it's cut all the way down to 1,5 hours a day. A significant improvement that I can for sure tell is helping my mental health a lot!
“I’m happy with the loop I created for myself “ ❤ this was a beautiful video with so many great messages! Thank you for the reminders Gracie
You are so welcome! Much love ❤
@@gracieKASMR which city are you living in now?
Dear Gracie, you truly are an inspiration! The words you choose to say are really valuable and touched me. I appreciate you.
The last months felt a lot like i was out of touch with my surroundings, myself, friends and family and nature. But for a while now i try to reflect on how i can change my day to day life so i feel like really experiencing it.
Most of the time it feels like everything around me happens so fast.
But when i think of that, i try to slow down for a bit and often i realised that everyone around me isn't truly being in the present, myself included.
Just watching the sun light or observing animals or flowers and trees helps me notice things i experienced in my childhood. When all i could think about was how the grass smelled, the tree felt, the birds singing and the berries tasted. I want to includ those aspects more in my life.
TRULY EXPERIENCING THE PRESENT.
I love how encouraging you are, Gracie! The encouragment to get rid of the bad habits that we all have in our daily lives, and to be more open with the real world. And not to mention, getting to spend time with God. This was wonderful video! Please keep on making these!🙂👍
So relatable whenever I delete social media I spend more time looking at my pictures or email 😂 amazing video 💗💗
"Old Flippy & I" lol haha 😂 you are so funny Gracie ! Thank you for always inspiring us to enjoy life's precious moments not glued to our phone!! 🥰🥰 I watch the Cottage Fairy's channel for that very reason as well 😇
Hi there.
Glad you joined the group. I have had my Kyocera flip phone for almost a year. I am 31. I use a smartphone as a tablet and only at home. My sim and my info attached to floppy micgilins( yes that's his name) and I love the peace and joy I have in my life again.
Keep on going Gracie you've got a subscriber.
I am vehemently anti-social media but I’m just as stuck “in the loop” as anyone. I don’t have TikTok or Snapchat but I find myself scrolling on yt shorts. I don’t have the same willpower that you do and I applaud you for it.
I'm crying, touched, it makes me to appreciate more about life and love myself more, thanks gracie ❤!
I deleted all social media and everything else on my phone,
I only have WhatsApp and youtube for asmr.
My life really changed, onestly im the tipe of guy that dont belive when someone says "my life changed" but this is true, at least for me.
I recommend anyone to delete all social or switching to a flip phone(even better).
Really life changing.
That’s really awesome, go you! I have what’s app on my tablet so I can communicate with people I’ve met abroad. It truly does change your life. Pretty cool how one decision has that much power for a positive change.
Great video. Your enthusiasm is contagious. A couple of times I’ve rushed out to the Office forgetting my phone. At first I was in shock and annoyed. By 2pm in the day, I felt more relaxed like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. It was liberating. Now I ditch my smartphone and devices, taking solid breaks of several hours every week. Try it. You’ll understand what a time sink it is, and “appreciate the silence”.
What a beautiful, thoughtful video. You're wise beyond your years! ❤
This is actually a super revolutionary message. I think a lot of people are going to follow in your footsteps. We as a society are desperate for this to stop. I just recently deleted all apps off my iPhone and have been more mindful of how often I use it, for me having all the music I want on one app is too much for me to let go even though I’d love to revert back to records and cds, I’m often on the go when I listen to music, I also think about the times I’ll need gps and instead of getting a bunch of new gadgets I’d rather keep my phone but I’m definitely done with all social medias. I deleted facebook, instagram and TikTok years ago but made the extra effort to delete things like Pinterest, RUclips (I do have it on an iPad ), Reddit and Snapchat because I could get just as lost on those apps if I wanted to. It does feel boring and almost stressful at first but slowly you realize it’s actually so much more peaceful and you feel more control of your day and self. Thanks for sharing it’s going to start an impactful change I just know it !
You have such a joy shining out of you. Glad RUclips recommended your channel.
this is something i truly enjoyed watching. ive been trying (still am) to get rid of my social media addiction. its got ups and downs as in deleting it, clearly, and ive always had the fear that id miss out on stuff, when i really didnt (and still am not). this is such a delight to watch and i loved this. how you explained your journey, your comments on this topic, your reassurance, everything.
Thank you for this beautiful message. I'll definitely try to disengage from social media after this ❤
I believe in you!
you got me crying at the end. lost my phone couple of weeks ago and switched to an old motorola. i've never been so bored and full of ideas at the same time
🤣 that's what we all need. Creativity
Good job! The serenity you feel is amazing , no distractions no anxiety , you notice everything , it’s like you’re blinded your whole life and now you can see.
Woohoo! Speak it girl! Thanks for doing this and for sharing your experience!
I'm usually the type of person to lurk on RUclips, never really commenting or liking anything, but your reflections seriously resonated with me! Hearing your issues with scrolling on the weather app and the Gallery app is just so real. Sadly, I need my phone for work, and I also have some online friends i don't want to lose contact with, but I'm happy that you've found your peace. I think I'll try and be a bit more mindful from now on with how much time I spend on my phone ^^
Proud of you. Love this idea
such a great video and great message! These days people become so consumed by their devices that they forget to live. they forget to apriciate the things that are right Infront of them.
on my flip phone journey now too!! love this video
Reminds me how happy I feel after switching back to film photography. The sounds of the camera controls, handling the film and having to wait for them to get developed. The care that goes into taking a photo instead of taking a bunch and deleting the bad ones.
Coool gracie!!! This is awesome! Proud of you and how far you’ve come!
This vídeo was so inspiring! Thanks a lot! Xoxo from Brasil 💚
You‘ve constantly been an inspiration for me for the last 5 years and you continue to be!! I‘m so excited to see that we chase the same values
I'm recovering from shoulder surgery and came across your gratitude video. The comments are turned off but I just want to say it was such a breath of fresh air
Dealing with insomnia and that video put me in a peaceful state even if just for a few minutes
So thank you
I completely agree!! 🎉❤ you start to pay more attention to everything and realize how much smart phones suck your attention away for sometimes meaningless things. I have been using a flip phone for almost a week and will keep using it. I honestly don’t miss my smartphone other than for playing music.
your channel is exactly what i wanna do too!! everything u do from asmr to getting a flip phone!! so glad u just came up in my recommended
I freakin love your energy! Welcome back to the real world and props for breaking the cycle! Keep being awesome ❤
wow, this video hits different from ALL video's i've ever watched on RUclips. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. It feels like you've woken up me. Your video's are the most inspirational for me at the moment when it goes to spending your time well. I wonder if you will ever make asmr videos again or if you have closed that chapter? I watched your video about you deleting social media, but it wasn't clear to me if you were quitting ASMR :)
Gracie, you are a BEAUTIFUL human being.
That's a pretty inspiring video. It carries a deep & meaningful message. To me, it's that there's more to life than just a smart phone/social media & that we need to allocate time for everything in our lives.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
What a gem of a video. You are precious! 💕
Thanks for sharing what I always KNEW! PLEASE keep on sharing Giant Freckle!
I absolutely love this, such a positive influence 🤍 may God continue to bless you!!🙏🏽
Crazy to me that so many people didn’t learn to text with that keypad! I could still do it with my eyes I’m sure.
such a heartwarming message, thank you i needed this
I needed this. Usually for Lent I give up all my social media and it’s so freeing. Thank you. I am going to do this again
you have been such an inspiration to me for so many years and this video is the epitome of it -- you have such meaningful things to say and such wisdom that everyone can learn and grow from! thank you for your lovely corner of the internet 💛
Thanks for uploading this vid cause it's the push i needed to switch to a flip phone. only accessing the internet through a laptop sounds amazing for my mental health ngl
You are sooooo wise beyond your years - THANK YOU for this breath of FRESH air😃!
I only ever have used a flip phone from the start, having always refused to use any smart device of any kind by default.
And I will never deviate from this position.
Bravo to you, girl!
This video was put together so well!! I’ve actually thought about getting myself a flip phone before watching this, because of these very reasons that you talk about! I’ve found that most of my life has been submerged in the digital world. My classes for grad school are online. My book that I’m writing. Texting my friends through iMessage. Watching RUclips videos. Netflix. Disney Plus. Hulu. Fan Fiction sites. Mindless scrolling on Instagram. Me typing this out here now, lol. You’ve got yourself another subscriber! I can’t wait to see more of your videos, thank you so much for sharing this!
I did this 5 years ago. I am now the smartest person on the platform.
Your mind will get stronger. Attention span will increase, provided your phone is not a distraction outside the house. You will become more sociable, more aware. Your judgment will sharpen. Whittle it like a tool.
I’ve been thinking about doing this for over a year. I think I’m really going to do it now. I’m so done with wasting my time, but I’m worried about it making things more difficult. Thank you for this video, it’s really encouraging
Absolutely correct in what you say
X x you are fantastic
Keep doing what you’re doing
Love from over the pond in the uk x x
I’ve literally thought about how beneficial this would be for the longest time! Unfortunately social media is a tool I need as I am a tattoo artist, but I find myself glued to my screen way too much.
You are adorable and funny! This was a great video, reminded me of my life in the 90's!
I like your vibe. Switching to a flip phone asap, binging videos of people doing it (on my smartphone) until I can do it. Been contemplating it for years. *sigh* I just reeeeeeeally want to keep Spotify
This is so positive because im super addicted to my phone and its the whole day im on it and i am bored when ever im not on it and i cant even study and cant control my time i stay up to watch my phone but by listening to you i feel like i should have more self control .
I believe in you! Start with little steps ❤
@@gracieKASMR thank you 🤍🤍
The irony of getting an iphone ad at the end of this 😅.
Thank you for this reminder, Gracie. Put your phone down, embrace the quiet, the stillness. Listen. Explore.
I used to like your asmr videos because of the natural/friendly vibe, make you feel calmer and better. These new ones are a breath of fresh air, and we thank you for making content you're interested in.
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this energy is so lovely!
happy for you , we need more ppl to think this way
I come back to your channel once in a while and realise how time passes, I still like your videos the same like I did 6 years ago
Saw a quote once that said “Do more things that make you forget to check your phone.” I’ve loved the quote ever since!!!
Well done! Enjoy the newfound happiness of engagement in your real interests. This video is inspiring.
I love your way of seeing life, hugs from Argentina🇦🇷
It took me ages to ditch my flip/slider phone era. I had those until 2013. It was reluctant. I'm slow to throw away old clothes let alone an old device. It just felt like that was what was expected of a 17-year-old at the time, and I was being such a fossil resisting. Although I'm a hermit crab introvert, even we succumb to peer pressure sometimes.
You've grown up hun, i remember when you were 14
I highly recommend everyone to watch this video!! This is so cool Gracie!
Gracie your smarter than a smart phone and i hope youre doing amazing
i realized social media is always trying to sell us something,, even an unrealistic idea of what life should look like, like all those staged aesthetically pleasing videos or the ideal "day in my life"/ "morning" routines. all those videos are the exact same its so boring to watch. consumerism is at an all time high right now, products & plastic surgery & influencer "hustle & grind" live-fast lifestyles being shoved in our face. & not to mention everything is just so filtered/edited nowadays, literally nothing on the internet feels authentic or raw!! except 4 u ofc
Major props on leaving the smart phone behind. Hope to emulate this one day.
i haven't had a phone at all for a few months and it was really nice to see someone who seems to have figured out the same thing as me. keep it real, enjoy birdnoises and eat fruit whatever just do nothing for fun lovely video
Love ur energy!!And the contents ofc😊❤
I love this. I hope this reaches a lot of people and inspires them to go offline a more.
Great job sticking with it in the withdrawal phase. That's the toughest part.
This is such a good video!! Miss you!
You're so right! Ive deleted my social media too, blocked apps and still I mindlessly grab my phone...
beautiful soul and inspirational ❤
This video did indeed help me. Thanks for your cheerful charackter
Wise beyond your years, your on the right track 😊
Your amazing Gracie🥰
when I first started watching your Asmr videos .. I knew you were going to impact the world in a huge way just by shining your light ✨💛🌻✨
I would do this, but my home life is so stressful that social media is the only escape, but when I do move out I will definitely try this. For now though, I think I’ll get a flip phone for when I hang out with my friends, so that I can be present
I adore this video. I got my first smartphone at 18 (after being chastised my whole life for being "chronically offline.") When I downloaded social media, it just never felt right.
So now I'm back to my old ways of staying mostly offline. I still have a smartphone but I try to be mindful and stay off it.
Gracie i am very intrigued by how you’ve come to live your life, thank you for sharing it with us.
You inspire me
Thank you for this useful video, we all need to take a break from the phone and social networking sites.
perhaps you do. But for autistic people like me, social media sites is (unfortunately) the only socializing that we get to have in our lonely lives
I've been wanting to do this! love this type of influencing
My pastor at Crosspoint City Church in Cartersville, GA has actually also encouraged us to start a dumb-phone revolution because of how bad screen time has been for our mental health and relationships. Definitely praying it catches on!
In the modern society people can't avoid to connect with people through social media more or less and the isolation between people and people is gaining stronger and stronger which makes people become more addicted to the smart phone. I am so glad that Gracie realize that and choose to change that.
You remind me of Merida from Disney. A beautiful free soul. And I love it!
GRACIE I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT DOING THIS FOR WEEKS OMG… you’re such an inspiration.
I went back to a Nokia and it really helped with *relearning* how to use technology in a helpful way. I feel like growing up computers were only for utility or learning but somewhere along the line it became an unhealthy obsession that I thought was giving me a purpose; devices like tape recorders, film cameras, flip phones, and even typewriters are almost like a grounding exercise in the realm of streamlined in your face dopamine tech.
I feel like using old/ downgrade/ dumb devices dont even need to be a permanent thing, just a window into more productive usecases. Cause I dont think there is anything inherently wrong with having faster computer parts and a higher quality camera, but what is usually pushed alongside those things... social media and scrolling endlessly!
o yeah great vid :D
Мне кажется, с более простыми и старыми устройствами мы больше ценим конкретные вещи - музыку, учёбу, фото/видео. Потому что старые устройства предназначены для конкретных целей и для них нужно выделять время и место - от того процесс прослушивания музыки, например, становится более ценным, что-ли. Мы выделяем этому пространство и внимание, только этому.
this video kinda opened my mind. thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you for this words..