How I Organize My Phone For Productivity & Digital Minimalism

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @NateOBrien
    @NateOBrien  2 года назад +72

    Hi everyone! What videos do you want to see next?

    • @brianmakwala
      @brianmakwala 2 года назад +8

      Vlog,travel, cooking

    • @evelynwilliams6777
      @evelynwilliams6777 2 года назад +8

      Anything on dopamine fasting and productivity

    • @braydenhebert
      @braydenhebert 2 года назад +8

      Build a shelter in the woods and camp. Please

    • @fatherleo4603
      @fatherleo4603 2 года назад +4

      Wouldn't mind seeing a new travel video, especially on a budget with all these high prices everywhere.

    • @tradesgiving
      @tradesgiving 2 года назад +2

      updates on your VC, what you look for before investing into startups, interviews with other interesting people you've met(twitter spaces could be good too)

  • @ananya9135
    @ananya9135 2 года назад +500

    “I don’t have a dog and a wife to have as a background” 🤣🤣

    • @nikita_369
      @nikita_369 2 года назад +4

      😂😂😂That was funny

    • @PomskieSaints91
      @PomskieSaints91 Год назад +3

      After a year i still find it funny 🤣

  • @JackdawWatcher
    @JackdawWatcher 2 года назад +79

    Hey Nate, just wanted to say that your recommendation from one of your other videos - to switch your phone to B&W mode - really helped me in minimizing screen time and feeling less stressed. So thank you! I love to see content about living more in the present and minimalism, keep it up.

  • @patmarek1222
    @patmarek1222 2 года назад +35

    I think I'm already doing all of those things and yeah they work great! Decluttering your phone is as important as decluttering your room and anything else. Great job with the video!

  • @maryamiman1481
    @maryamiman1481 2 года назад +29

    Bro, I love how u organize everything in ur life and ur calm personality is what i want

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien  2 года назад +12

      Thanks. Trying to keep it as simple as possible

    • @thekashif8462
      @thekashif8462 2 года назад +2

      @@NateOBrien one reply would mean world to me 😂

    • @maryamiman1481
      @maryamiman1481 2 года назад +2

      @@NateOBrien Simplicity is the key

  • @GregGottfried
    @GregGottfried 2 года назад +23

    Loving these woods backgrounds 👍

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien  2 года назад +8

      Can't beat the natural lighting!

    • @hemantarora3109
      @hemantarora3109 2 года назад +1

      Hey greg, when will you make another video?
      An update video about your pod and affiliate businesses?

    • @hemantarora3109
      @hemantarora3109 2 года назад

      @@NateOBrien can you make video about your other businesses that you run with your brother
      I think it’s youtube channels and blogs, but can you go into a little more detail. Like how to start one, examples of such channels and what are you making from it?

  • @meghanborrasca3900
    @meghanborrasca3900 2 года назад +41

    Absolutely loved this video! I’m always curious to see what people have on their phones and how they organize their apps, especially if you’re more of a minimalist. Over the past several months I’ve become a lot more selective about what’s apps I allow notifications from and also what apps I keep on my phone period. Intentionality is key.

  • @zLcss
    @zLcss 2 года назад +31

    Its videos like these that make me feel like nowadays everyone optimizes the shit out of everything to get more productive without actually being productive.

  • @mariusk.5039
    @mariusk.5039 2 года назад +19

    Hey Nate, informative video as always. Maybe you can do something like this but talk about what you read, which podcasts you listen to, and give some review/advice.

  • @USMCMOM77
    @USMCMOM77 2 года назад +3

    Perfect timing...my phone just died. 1 week no phone = complete bliss! New phone tomorrow - I'm going minimal ❣️

  • @ladymallowyt
    @ladymallowyt 2 года назад +2

    Love how minimalist your phone setup is

  • @davidhernandez6229
    @davidhernandez6229 2 года назад +3

    Literally deleted about 30 apps, re organized and it looks sooo much better!!

  • @casualsage23
    @casualsage23 2 года назад +2

    utility is the whole point! i love your POV

  • @clarkysparky
    @clarkysparky 8 месяцев назад

    this guy is living life the way it should be in this day and age

  • @h.f.9238
    @h.f.9238 2 года назад +3

    1st comment. Dude, you're back! I miss you man! Not a whole of RUclipsrs I miss.

  • @internetandlifehacks
    @internetandlifehacks 2 года назад +6

    Brilliant tips! I don't know if you did it on purpose, but the minimalism and calmness of the video itself makes you want to simplify your digital life🙂

  • @ShervinShares
    @ShervinShares 2 года назад +3

    4:11 you can turn off badges for iMessage so that 436 number doesn't show

  • @TheRideshareHub
    @TheRideshareHub 2 года назад +1

    Digital minimalism but 5,000 youtube notifications - what are your thoughts about Inbox Zero?

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien  2 года назад

      I haven't received a RUclips notification in years. No clue why they show up on the app icon.

  • @Hermanjackson89
    @Hermanjackson89 2 года назад +13

    PLTR! It's great that we keep getting opportunities to load up on PLTR. The majority of my holdings are Nasdaq, AAPL, DOW and TSLA. I got in early but I'm undecided whether to sell or purchase back at reduced
    prices owing to the present market condition.

    • @GeorgiaMoore.
      @GeorgiaMoore. 2 года назад

      Hold and keep accumulating, since this is an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality assets at a lower cost. As a result, you'll get more shares.

    • @joshhushed5890
      @joshhushed5890 2 года назад

      I equally also wonder what to choose if I'm buying in this bearish season

    • @Lincoln191
      @Lincoln191 2 года назад

      @@joshhushed5890

    • @joshhushed5890
      @joshhushed5890 2 года назад

      @@Lincoln191 Important point. How can I reach> this FA of yours to seek a better investing approach, so I don't make mistakes that are going to cost me a lot?

    • @Lincoln191
      @Lincoln191 2 года назад

      @@joshhushed5890 Further look him up on telegam with

  • @anobonano7
    @anobonano7 2 года назад +3

    This video helped me bc I never thought to make certain apps bigger. I made my notes and calendar apps big bc I need to see my upcoming events bc I have bad memory and I always use my notes.
    A video about your thoughts on 9-5s and maybe people who are successful with their 9-5 jobs. I have an 8-5, and I don’t mind it. Although I wish I didn’t have to work that many hours. I just started the job but I hope that eventually I’m able to ask for fewer hours or get fridays off.
    Or maybe a video about different insurance types and how to find the best ones out there. Or a video about your current investments and how you’re handling the current state of things with inflation and stuff.

  • @davidblue78
    @davidblue78 2 года назад +1

    Practical advices and it actually works lol Experiencing a more mindful use of my phone. Tyvm Nate.

  • @uku3603
    @uku3603 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for the wonderful informations 👍
    Digital Minimalism 👍✨

  • @Growwithzeel
    @Growwithzeel 2 года назад +4

    *I love the idea of putting notes that way. I have dictionary in the same way that prompts me with one new word for the day* 🔥

  • @elainelim330
    @elainelim330 2 года назад +1

    Nate’s Lock Screen: Black background
    My Lock Screen: Nate’s photo

  • @hanguyen-fm8xv
    @hanguyen-fm8xv Год назад

    I love the idea of putting the notes up on the first screen. How do you do it? Thanks!

  • @tamirheyman2552
    @tamirheyman2552 2 года назад +7

    Great calm video as always Nate!
    Any chance that you’re looking for employees/freelancers?
    Would love to get into a project with you and put my heart into it 🙌

  • @kerrywest4941
    @kerrywest4941 2 года назад +3

    Protecting over.

  • @brianmakwala
    @brianmakwala 2 года назад +43

    bro , I'm currently doing software engineering, in the next 2years I want to be working for u pls Don T forget this face, all love brotherman.

    • @daemi8937
      @daemi8937 2 года назад +3

      lol

    • @wreckitraf
      @wreckitraf 2 года назад +1

      You gonna get a Cryto Nate O’Brien trying to have you join his team Lmfaooooo

    • @LARRYLARRY70481
      @LARRYLARRY70481 2 года назад

      You are doing it through school?

    • @brianmakwala
      @brianmakwala 2 года назад

      @@LARRYLARRY70481 nope , I just finished school

  • @the_otd_arash2128
    @the_otd_arash2128 2 года назад +2

    🤩🤩🤩🙌🙌🙌 awesome as always nate !

  • @peterpiper487
    @peterpiper487 2 года назад

    I haven't had a phone in over 14 years and I get along without one very well. Much happier without it.

  • @shhriday_19
    @shhriday_19 2 года назад +1

    I'm glad to see more from you :D, I'm trying digital minimalism too tysm Nate :D

  • @gingerbreadman5082
    @gingerbreadman5082 2 года назад +1

    FIRST! Finally Nate 😜

  • @intertop10
    @intertop10 2 года назад +2

    Nate Pleas Pleas Pleas Make the same video for PC too.

  • @MalluStyleMultiMedia
    @MalluStyleMultiMedia 2 года назад +2

    When are you coming to Texas?

  • @TheRideshareHub
    @TheRideshareHub 2 года назад +1

    Nate did you forget to make a thumbnail or are you using the minimalism thumbnail route 😆

  • @MalluStyleMultiMedia
    @MalluStyleMultiMedia 2 года назад +1

    iPhone SE?

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan 2 года назад +3

    Notifications are the most annoying interruption to an otherwise productive time window

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien  2 года назад

      I'm starting to forget what it feels like to have so many

    • @BrendanEvan
      @BrendanEvan 2 года назад

      @@NateOBrien as it should be

  • @mikeoxlong4043
    @mikeoxlong4043 2 года назад

    some iphone models, especially the new ones allow you to have 2 sims - one physical and one e-sim. the 13 allows u to have 2 e-sims and 1 physical

  • @Spectre-tr8ql
    @Spectre-tr8ql 2 года назад

    Hello, great video. Just wondering, what iPhone model is that????

  • @Willyama
    @Willyama 2 года назад

    Dope video idea, good sh*t bro we love you

  • @ap-lt2oj
    @ap-lt2oj 2 года назад

    great info, but the real question is where is the jacket from?

  • @MrWhiskers
    @MrWhiskers 2 года назад

    I love that jacket! Where it is from cause mama shoppin for a new one I fear?

  • @Thomas-kp8mo
    @Thomas-kp8mo 2 года назад +1

    I love Focus on IOS. I use them all the time.

  • @acelguevarra2371
    @acelguevarra2371 Год назад

    what model are you using?

  • @ronburgandy7571
    @ronburgandy7571 2 года назад +2

    I wish he showed how to do some of this stuff. I don’t know whit about my Apple phone and I’ve had it for years haha.

  • @FinancialFreedomMadeSimple
    @FinancialFreedomMadeSimple 2 года назад

    Digital minimalism, wow!

  • @ABYSYAL
    @ABYSYAL 2 года назад +1

    Man’s talking about saving battery yet has light mode on 💀

  • @DowsStockTalk
    @DowsStockTalk 2 года назад

    Nate is back

  • @TejasHullur
    @TejasHullur 2 года назад +1

    I dont have a dog or a wife… to put on my lock screen 😅

  • @Glebbi
    @Glebbi 2 года назад +1

    About your messages you can turn off badges in the notification settings so you still get a notification from messages but you don’t see this giant number giving you anxiety!

  • @humphrey
    @humphrey 2 года назад +4

    Interesting selection of apps ;)

  • @s.dh29
    @s.dh29 Год назад

    bro has a black wallpaper to save battery, but light mode is on

  • @davisssamuel
    @davisssamuel 2 года назад

    Open Messages and click "Edit" in the top left, "Select Messages," and then click "Read All" in the bottom left. Hopefully that helps

  • @user-dj7kc2li4c
    @user-dj7kc2li4c 2 года назад +2

    3:34 Third time’s the charm! 😂

  • @TOPELEMENTS
    @TOPELEMENTS 2 года назад

    Amazing video! Keep up the good work man

  • @lnp0760
    @lnp0760 2 года назад +3

    wow i thought we were only getting a video a month now what a (great) extra surprise to see in my subscription!

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien  2 года назад +4

      More to come! I have two more planned for this month :)

  • @curiouswuwu
    @curiouswuwu 2 года назад +2

    The amount of unread texts is giving me anxiety. 😂

  • @blackmirrorprisoners
    @blackmirrorprisoners 2 года назад +2

    with the overwhelming messages, you can turn the badges off so it doesn't show that little red number. alternatively, you can get someone you care about to help you sort through your messages

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien  2 года назад +2

      Just learned this! Thanks for sharing

  • @reedrichards8677
    @reedrichards8677 2 года назад

    I’ve literally never heard anyone say, “There are smart people on twitter.”

  • @tray6662
    @tray6662 2 года назад +1

    "do you have any games on yo phone"

  • @juancarlosmontes
    @juancarlosmontes 2 года назад +3

    "Digital Minimalism." That's good stuff.

  • @Gnuch1414
    @Gnuch1414 2 года назад

    Very valuable information.

  • @anoniem012
    @anoniem012 2 года назад +2

    01:30 starts video

  • @Suiiiiiiiiiiiiiii1
    @Suiiiiiiiiiiiiiii1 2 года назад

    dude.. why are you talking at x1.25 lol.
    great work tho! really liked the black wallpaper thing! it also hides the notch

  • @thongphanvx
    @thongphanvx 2 года назад

    great content. thanks 🤩

  • @pixelgaming7261
    @pixelgaming7261 8 месяцев назад

    4:21 Can't you only allow notifications from people who really matter?

  • @mikeoxlong4043
    @mikeoxlong4043 2 года назад

    very helpful video. and it isnt too difficult, all the settings are pre-installed in your phone

  • @albrown1812
    @albrown1812 2 года назад +1

    I thought I was the only one this organized and obsessive about decluttering!

  • @hanguyen-fm8xv
    @hanguyen-fm8xv Год назад

    I put my picture as the background in case I lose my phone and got it back, it can be a proof. I ve seen others put their address or number on the screen saver in case they lose their phone too. But I dont know how to do it.

  • @yaelmaimonartist
    @yaelmaimonartist 2 года назад +17

    I was most surprised by your black background, it feels extreme, like some sort of subconscious self-punishment being rationalized. Those live 3D moving backgrounds really do drain the battery but a simple image, come on! why not have an image that is inspiring or motivating or simply pleasant to look at? Self-punishment can become so ingrained that you actually convince yourself it's a self-improvement strategy. What do you think?

    • @leospeeds500
      @leospeeds500 2 года назад

      I have a black background on my phone when it’s unlocked. It helps preserve battery health

    • @yaelmaimonartist
      @yaelmaimonartist 2 года назад

      @@leospeeds500 It's not all or nothing. Using a live background or a crazy bright image drain the battery, but it doesn't mean you should have a black background. There are other options like choosing a low light image or adjusting the brightness and contrast of a desired image.

    • @leospeeds500
      @leospeeds500 2 года назад

      @@yaelmaimonartist black background looks clean and simple

    • @Dr.Asif.Rasool
      @Dr.Asif.Rasool 2 года назад

      @@yaelmaimonartist maybe they use it because of contrast or something. I used black for some time too even tho i love vivid pictures. It's a pretty calming experience

  • @darrenanderson4284
    @darrenanderson4284 2 года назад

    Cooking / Food videos please

  • @jonetb2103
    @jonetb2103 2 года назад

    I've been wanting to invest using all the apps you have recommended but in my country right now, American Samoa, I don't think it's available. It doesn't let me sign up. Do u have any other suggestions for me to start investing? Should I use VPN? Or is it safe if I use my friends U.S valid address?. I'm in my 20s and I really want to start investing. Pls help 😊

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan 2 года назад +1

    Looking forward to that Andrew Yang podcast

  • @ModernMolliee
    @ModernMolliee 2 года назад

    I had no idea there are multiple sizes for widgets. Game changer!

  • @JeremyMeister
    @JeremyMeister 2 года назад +1

    Hi friends happy weekend to all of you :)

  • @jordantherubio
    @jordantherubio Год назад

    Not a big fan of notes just because I'm forget alot and notes just scrambles my notes all over and has it's own organization that's not good but I like the layout.

  • @DancingNancio
    @DancingNancio 2 года назад +1

    Helpful. Thanks.

  • @dummybear6772
    @dummybear6772 2 года назад

    May I ask what kind of phone you have?

  • @MalluStyleMultiMedia
    @MalluStyleMultiMedia 2 года назад +1

    Just block those people who send you unwanted messages .. better than changing your number

  • @UVANTIC
    @UVANTIC 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @AltarOfGaming
    @AltarOfGaming 2 года назад

    ClickUp is life!

  • @isabeltorres8717
    @isabeltorres8717 2 года назад

    I agree with you Nate!!!

  • @raphaelszok8561
    @raphaelszok8561 2 года назад +1

    Do you allow yourself a free day where you dont have to count time and can do something fun?

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien  2 года назад +2

      Of course. Can't work all the time

    • @stephengehly2319
      @stephengehly2319 2 года назад +3

      I think being more productive and organized, batching activities allows you more free time you actually enjoy more because you know that’s what that time is for and you don’t have anything pressing to take care of in the back of your mind.
      Nate doesn’t do all this for no reason. He does it because he wants to have a fun life.

    • @raphaelszok8561
      @raphaelszok8561 2 года назад

      @@stephengehly2319 I have the peddle to the metal speed signs are just a suggestions. I am 61 too

  • @engineer_andy12
    @engineer_andy12 2 года назад

    king 👑

  • @angopi98
    @angopi98 Год назад +1

    didn't know max verstappen had a youtube channel ahahahah

  • @jasonmei3179
    @jasonmei3179 2 года назад

    thank you!

  • @genek6056
    @genek6056 2 года назад +1

    Short DAL every day next week!

  • @TheLashking
    @TheLashking 2 года назад

    Nice video

  • @okkesdonbaloglu8408
    @okkesdonbaloglu8408 2 года назад

    This guy is killing the youtube

  • @mediocres206
    @mediocres206 2 года назад

    Make a video how to be calm like you and how you make video

  • @Dave-ng8qf
    @Dave-ng8qf 2 года назад

    Nate has a big widget

  • @jojobizarreadventure8802
    @jojobizarreadventure8802 2 года назад

    Hey Nate is it possible if you can make a video of 10 or less or up to you on BEST APPS Or your OWN APPS for Productivity, etc.

  • @bradenmaxwellwalker2492
    @bradenmaxwellwalker2492 2 года назад

    Just to say the stat, I am watching this on a macbook pro right now lol but nice statistics

  • @bri4210
    @bri4210 2 года назад

    Extremely triggered by the red notifications in the triple digits 😂

  • @themichaeldonovan
    @themichaeldonovan 2 года назад

    Bruh! The first thing I noticed wasn’t how your home page is “utilitarian,” I noticed the insane badges. Turn off your badges or at least clear them out!

  • @elainelim330
    @elainelim330 2 года назад

    This video is great. But I think it would get more views if the thumbnail includes Nate’s face. That’s just my personal opinion.

  • @NathalieLazo
    @NathalieLazo 2 года назад +4

    Remarkable person reading this.. It’s going to get better; all it is a season of opportunity to grow and be better than before. Challenging times are meant to strengthen us, not to break us. Success doesn’t define to what happened to us; it is how we choose to deal with our circumstances. The more you grow and develop as an incredible person as you are, the more things will change for the better. Forgive more (for you), be grateful for even the smallest things (we have it way better than someone else), choose love over ego, choose humility over ego (humility is strength), and finally, invest into new skills so that your future self will thank you. Our lives will change forever the more we grow. Be thankful for the challenges for we know something greater is coming. Love you always - Nathalie ✨❤️

  • @dfwkarma
    @dfwkarma 2 года назад

    Why I'm watching this video, I don't know but I'm gonna see it through I guess

  • @nicolau116
    @nicolau116 2 года назад

    Bro gave his code to everyone 😂

  • @OddyG59666
    @OddyG59666 2 года назад

    Bro uses a black wallpaper to save battery but uses light mode for his system???