I really need to cut down my internet consumption, I don't have social media but I am addicted to mindless browsing and information consumption. This has been a much-needed video for me. Thank you.
I feel you bro..i don't use any social media too for last one and half year except RUclips..but i overdosed browsing infos and spending excess time in RUclips..it makes me tired. time to reduce things
Me too but trust me guys waiting for 2020 and thinking that you'll actually restrict internet usage is most likely gonna fail instead start it now at this exact moment and there are apps for android such as stay focused and appblock and for pc i recomended that you do not connect it to the internet
I am straight up addicted to youtube....it's really bad because i work from home. Also, you can justify the endless consumption because you are "learning". We are curious creatures, its how we evolved, but that is being hijacked with modern technology. To be honest, i've never been more unhappy! And it's directly correlated with my addiction to the internet
well.. i'm 17 and one year ago i did the experience to live the full month of december without internet. it was the most helpful thing i ever did against my brain fog. i finally realised how blinded i was because of social media and every thing that comes with it. after that mounth, i created and followed some strict rules to not fall in those old routines again. never went on twitter and reddit again. only instagram and youtube during the day and never at night. the year 2019 was the clearest year i lived since that i use internet daily. and i'm kind of proud of it !
@@wardvanbever2790 i was bored AS F**K most of the time (especially, the first two weeks) but i buyed some book and started reading a lot, tried to see people as much as possible, and meditated every day. but yes, it was boring, but not a waste of time.
I felt the same way in the past 2 weeks. It's so complex the world we live in. The way I found a solution to situations like this is just stop doing everything and focus on the one thing that will give me most pleasure at that specific moment. Sometimes that one thing it's just "nothing". The combination of dopamine and "less" always gets me out of the information or whatever other kind of fatigue.
Yessss!!! Information fatigue is definitely a thing! Especially when it comes to media. We are constantly bombarded with facts, opinions, useless information, and highly relevant information, all rolled up together and being tossed at us at high speed. Sometimes it can get extremely difficult to have mental clarity and untangle all these thoughts to pick out what is actually valuable and necessary. The issue of mental clutter is getting more and more prevalent and will only continue to grow as a problem. Awareness is the key. Detoxing when we can from our devices and being more selective with what we take in can be extremely helpful. Mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga, and spending time outdoors and nature can also aid in this. I recently did a video on this topic because it is becoming an increasing problem for many of my clients. Thank you so much for addressing this in such a powerful and relatable way. You are a true inspiration and I wish you nothing but continued success and happiness in 2020! Sending love out to this incredible community that you have created here. ♥️
I appreciate your videos not being loud and abrasive. This feels genuine and thought provoking, I could actually am more in touch with my thoughts while watching these videos. It's not a moment that just passed away. I admire your documentary style storytelling. Always valuable and such a pleasant surprise in this day and age. Dude your literally a lot more wise than people much older than you. Proud to be your follower.
I’ve been dealing with brain fog for over a year now, and could never find the underlying cause until you mentioned our overconsumption of technology! I’ve literally never considered that fact because it’s become such an ingrained, second nature habit of ours. Thank you thank you
I totally agree with the fact that we are the ones responsible for the constant flood of information pouring over us and get stuck with life but it also comes from standards, we as a society sets to succeed (i don't follow that that idea at all). It's true what you said that we need to free up some space to think, to realize everything is under control, but to make it a "normal" criterion, more people need to understand that option, although we are on the way to make a change, and glad to see you are working towards creating that change. :) Great video!
I mean I agree too, I didn't understand like a half of this vid (because I'm Italian not because of you Nathaniel ;3) but at my age (14) i really don't know how to understand this fact, I'm the generation of technology and the ones that have all in their hands, we only have to understand how to use them. Hoping this is understandable. By guys
@@lorenzogardella897 I think I get what you meant. But I also think that particular idea or belief that "we have everything within our hands" is what creates the change of perspective. We are somewhat forced by the achievements of humankind to follow the thought that we have everything we need. And this barely includes any humane values or benefits rather than a sea of information floating around which we don't where to look into. And it's so normal to think that way since, that's the way the society teaches us. :)
It makes me really happy that this isn’t just another video telling everyone PHONE BAD BOOK GOOD. You actually put a lot of thought into this subject and it shows
Reading is the one thing that lets me put my phone down, cut down my screen time, and just be happy in the moment. My mental clarity gets bogged from too much screen time. I start to get anxiety. Such a great video Nathaniel. You da best❤️
Thank you for indirectly telling me im not alone in this. I thought everyone else was more or less feeling very sure or clear of their thoughts. So im really grateful you made this video! :)
You just explained what's happening to me perfectly. I knew it was happening, but I didn't quite understand why or what to call it. Information overload. Why do I spend the bulk of my free time on my phone, knowing it is bad for me in the back of my mind, then wonder why I feel sick and mentally fatigued at the end of the day? I say it all the time, the internet is a blessing and a curse. I have to limit my time here, use it as little as possible, even for productive means, because there's always the temptation to do more. I feel like, even if you're doing something "productive", like editing photos, researching stuff for school, it's still not healthy to do it for 8 hours straight. Unplug, be with nature, talk to people face to face, be a human being in the world around you without a device glued to you 24/7. Anyway, you may well have saved my life today, my friend. Thank you.
THANK YOU, I've been experimenting the same thing for the last month and decided to quit social media so I could feel "human" again and think clearly. I've been spending more time reading books and exercising everyday and feel better
How can this be real ? Everytime i have to deal with difficult things or situations, Nathan always posts new videos and they’re so helpful to me or a lot of us.
This is so true! I kept knotting throughout the entire video. Recently I thought about this a lot, and been trying to be more present on my small tasks instead of taking a million breaks to get away from the moment by checking social media. I've also been making space on my schedule and limiting people's access to me turning down notification. If it's important, you'll know my phone number and if not, I'm sure you can wait until I feel like talking. Yoga's been helping a lot with creating an awareness of my body, a connection with it and learning to listen to what it needs.
A few months ago I actually tried to only watch one RUclips video a day and nothing else like Instagram and so on. That was just such an amazing time but unfortunately i kinda fell back to bingewatching you tube videos. Amazing video bro, this reminded me of how important it is to limit the social media use👍keep up the great work
Need this. I am going through a difficult time and numbing it out through information consumption is not the right treatment. I will read a physical book, write in my journal, meditate and go on walks instead. Thank you so much Nathaniel.
this is exactly the reason why you stand out. from the past couple of years this is what i (and most people) suffer from and constantly struggle to untangle ourselves from internet that is not going to help us make our future. the constant shallow information on youtube and other sites have been extremely unhelpful and just brings in more and more noise, like we have forgotten what is peace of mind anymore, and not a lot of people talk about it. your videos makes me think and reflect back on my actions more. thanks a lot.
I've had the exact same feeling of brain fog for the past few days and it's gotten in the way of being productive, I am going to commit to lowering my phone and Internet/computer usage for entertainment. Cheers and good luck to everyone else out there making a similar commitment!
I resonate with this message so much. People say I'll rest when I'm dead, but you will do your work much more productively if you rest and take care of your well being. Thank you for sharing this man.
I had chronic fatigue for 10 years and honestly taking 6 months away from social media, using my phone only after 2pm and for reduced time, no screens 1 hour before bed and nothing adrenaline fueled (thrillers, heavy music, etc- most things I loved were adrenaline filled), adding in meditation and learning to be 'bored' in my spare time is the best thing I ever did. I felt so good, I could walk again, socialise, feel pain free and have energy. Recently I have got back into the habit of spending too much time on screens and becoming so stressed but ignoring it and I feel utterly awful again, eating worse food, no motivation, pain, brain fog.. This video came at the right time to remind me, I need to get back to those good habits. Thank you!
This is exactly what I'm going through right now. I've been feeling very tired and exhausted with all the information that I consume every single day and just got to the point where I realized that I need to take care of how I obtain information. Taking too much information from social media and the internet world in general has made my thinking process unclear and unproductive. I recently deleted Instagram app from my smart phone and instead of scrolling down meaningless images on Instagram before going to bed which I used to do, I tend to go to sleep earlier and wake up earlier and use my time in a more efficient way. I still feel "information fatigued" as I cannot completely stop myself from using the internet but I can 100% feel that I've been taking better care of myself and my thoughts ever since I realized what's going on in my head and why I feel so unclear whenever I try to think. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic, Nathaniel! This video has made what I am going through even clearer so that I can help myself out!
this brought me so much clarity, thank you so much. I couldnt quite put my finger on it, but I've been feeling information fatigue and I dont have to continue to choose these little destructive things. I appreciate you!!!
Thank you for this video, Nathaniel. Recently I've been trying to keep up with all my present plans, build new plans, participate in everything that seems "useful" to me, even my free time became constant self-development in every aspect of life or reading and analyzing what I've read - and all of that was the reason why right now I can't think clearly and actually rest. You are not the only one with this feeling. However, only overcoming such important problems lets us grow. Stay strong and inspired, my dear friend!
Awesome video man. I recently just took my first vacation in nearly a decade and totally unplugged for ten days. It was astounding to come back to my regular routines and realize how much I was addicted to information. Learning to dial things back may initially seem unproductive could be one of the antidotes to getting more done in the long term. How ironic.
Thank you so much for this video. Lately I had been realizing something similar happening to me. I am getting tired of constant usage of Social Media yet I feel if I cut down on it I will miss something important. Thank you for bringing up this realization that how important is it for to rest and reflect, no matter what.
5:25 is especially important. We don't just have to free up some more time in our lives, we also have to make plans on how to spend it lest it's going somewhere convenient but unfulfilling. As for me, I'm restricting my phone time to a certain period during the day. It's currently between 10 am and 10 pm and once this comes completely naturally to me, I'll try to cut down some more.
I come back to watch this video every time I feel this way. And it really helps every time. I think I've watched this video 4 or 5 times, and each time, I've created some sort of helpful restriction for myself. In the future I will most likely watch this video again, but with each viewing, I almost feel like I'm seeing it for the first time. Thank you, Nathan, it's so relieving to watch your videos, because I feel like I am not alone. And what a nice feeling that is. Constantly feeling that it's you against the rest of the world, is very tiring, so just thank you. I hope you might see this and know that you are changing something for someone. Keep doing what you think you feel.
I can totally relate , I consume SO much “useful “ RUclips content , hours a day , but I don’t have creative projects or outcomes, I don’t create as much as I consume which is a bummer tbh , thank you for the video Nathaniel
For what it's worth, I think the most stupid word of the 21st century is 'productivity'. Everybody has to come up with a way of finding a value in their life that can't be measured in terms of output. Stop beating yourself up, ffs. Productivity is only something you have to do in order to earn enough money to live. After that, you just have to LIVE. I realise, of course, that the unexamined life isn't worth living, but examining your life isn't the same as constantly measuring your so-called 'productivity'.
@ntg ism Seconding this so much. Watched too much Jordan Peterson and skyrocketed my career while wrecking my health and relationships. In 2020 I'm gonna reevaluate what I want out of life and what brings me happiness. More time for and with family and friends, and most importantly, less stress.
You just solved my problem. I am a person who doesn't have a phone, and i don't have social media. But there is a lot of information in my head that sometimes i even forget what i am about to do, and i forgot most the information i gain and i can't think in the way i should be. I always solve my problems alone, i don't need help but i decided to watch your video in hope of giving me the real impact on why i can't live in the moment. I use my laptop 24 hours a day, and i may not have a phone but i have so much that i wanna learn while i have pile of exams next week and there is so much going on in my head. Thank you so much, you are doing great
I’m 14 and you as an adult giving advice to me is a big help when I feel like I’m struggling with something I go to your channel and see if I can find out why I feel a certain way and I appreciate your channel 🙏🏼
I feel you, i don 't do any thing but scroling and studying...i forgot how to lose my self in something productive or doesn't make me mentally tired. This is what i adore about music, drawing,swiming, writing all these things away from digetal world.
How is it that almost every video of his seemed like it was made for me, it's as if they were designed to answer all of the questions and problems I've dealt with in my life? Thank you for making such high-quality, genuine, and intelligently-crafted videos. They have seriously cleared away some of the weeds growing in my mind, and have allowed me to plant new ideas :)
You’re so right about this. I get fatigued throughout the day from everyone’s energies and I find myself unwinding by binging on RUclips or even reading books, rationalizing it by saying that it’s positive content that I’m consuming. That’s true, but I find when my body and mind needs to rest, I need to delve into meditating, journaling, art, some sort of creative relaxing output, or even sleeping as you said. Passively consuming tons of information as a result of feeling too fatigued to do much else is only a detriment to myself and results in further mental fatigue. Thanks for the reminder. This will be the last RUclips vid I watch this morning lol
First of all, i can see that you have reflected very well on this subject, and it is incredible how well of a clear sight you have on this. A month ago, a relativly similar realazation happened to me. I lost my phone. Suddenly, it felt like i had opened a gate in my mind to a place where i could freely think and reflect. I got time and space to reflect and think on the things that are important to me, rather than just what's trending right now. I recognize myself in what you are saying in this video, and i can with honesty admit that i may have not been as good on turning these information sources off once in a while (or all the time for that sake). But, now i am going to change, thanks to this video. Thanks for making the problem clearer and more understandable, have a nice day :)
This is exactly how I was feeling today. This video was so on point. Constantly chasing that next info/motivational/life lesson high. When it's so simple and basic
I've just been thinking about this for the past few days, so the timing of this video couldn't be more perfect. Boredom has become unbearable to me due to constant online stimuli and I'm not sure how to snap myself out of the cycle. This video just further clarified it needs to be done, so thank you for that.
You should make a discord so your subs can share ideas for videos or even talk about their own experiences trying things you have suggested. It would be a good way to connect with your audience
Fernanda Ferrairo discord is better in a way that anyone can directly communicate with a group of people through chat rooms or direct messages. It’s more convenient for everyone
Very interesting. I've experienced that information fatigue often this year. As stated, one of the easiest and most calming escapes from it was turning off my phone completely. Just knowing its off is peace of mind which I find very odd. Also as you mentioned, me getting outside and getting at least a mile outside of the civilized bounds has helped tremendously. This problem is a compound issue that continues to grow. I'm going to investigate this more. Thanks for this, dude.
Thanks for the relating you created in this video. Thank you, and keep going. Life is so much more, and people around like you constantly reminding that, makes me one of the happiest people around. Take care!😊
I started this last week without thinking about the whole information overload aspect of it. Interesting to find your video which explained why it felt good to do so. I started taking cat naps to rejuvenate my mind and fill the opening in time. This has worked wonders for my creativity.
thank you for your reminder! it's all about the balance; I mean we have to find the balance, the middle point in our lives. it's good to learn new things constantly and live new experiences but actually, it's not the number of our experiences that define our success, we just have to take it easy and enjoy the daily challenges and try to learn from them as much as we can but without frustrating ourselves.
Awesome content as always, Nathan. Thank you! Recently I started to cut down the hours I'd spent on my phone during the morning, while I was having breakfast, on public transport, etc. My mind started to feel calmer, like my life slowed down quite a bit. I also realize I became more present and focus during my daily activities, specially in the meetings I usually have every morning at my job. And the best thing is: I discovered that I don't miss any important information. I thought I'd be alienated from the world if I stopped using social networks until midday. But if anything really important happens, people will talk about it day and night, it's easy to catch up. So, regarding what you said in this video, it's like I could filter what was relevant for me to know and then move on with my routine after using my phone.
The right message I needed exactly right know, giving more time to whats really important and live more in the present moment without additional information I don't need. Thanks Nathaniel
this really resonated with me. ive been really exhausted and bogged down by the massive amounts of info I've been consuming recently. I haven't written in my journal, or even meditated for months. this was a nice reminder to get back on track. take care my dude
So many times when I watch some of these self growth\lifestyle\idk videos on yt I'm kinda deluded bc (to me) they are fully missing the point of what they are talking about (so generally find a way to make your life better). Especially in the US. I'm scared bc people always spread messages about DOING MORE, REACHING HIGHER GOALS, NEVER STOP, WORKING YOUR ASS OFF and so on. That's not really the point to me, it only keeps us on the surface and it's also very dangerous for our sensibility. I'm happy because you really are following (and sharing) your own path.. trying to reach the roots of these contemporary problems, that we all have.
I've been thinking the exact same thing as of late, but this is the first time I've heard anyone say it so clearly! For me, my brain fog mostly likely stems from both information fatigue and my unhealthy diet/lifestyle. Thank you for uploading this!!
📌 I just saw Madonna’s concert in a small place in Miami this weekend and before the concert they locked your phone in a small kinda pocket that you can’t open it. It was an amazing experience to enjoy that concert with no screen cellphones all over OMG it’s amazing feeling watching all those people enjoying the present moment without distractions!! Great video man!
u don't know how much this video just helped (and will help) me. recently, i feel that i literally can't think straight and i just find it hard to talk sometimes. i find it hard to form thoughts and whenever i speak i get a little anxiety; i used to never really be like that. i kinda just blamed it on the communications class i just took bc i was thinking that i have more anxiety while talking bc it was due to me being more cognizant of the words coming out of my mouth, but to be honest i don't think that's the reason now. i have been getting enough sleep, but i've DEFINITELY been on social media a whole lot more lately. i find that i care about other people's opinions a LOT and i just couldn't figure out why exactly my mind has been so fogged lately. now, my mind may not be fogged exclusively from social media, but i think that's definitely playing an impact. so thank you. there's definitely some changes i'm going to have to make in my life, but this video was the first step. when i saw this video i was like "no way, that's literally my problem rn" so, again, thank you.
Another thought provoking video. I believe strongly that humans are having so much depression and anxiety from us constantly trying to keep up with ALL the new media, information and everything that comes with making a living. It leaves most of us exhausted physically, mentally and spiritually. Our creativity is stifled and we feel disconnected from nature. Unless we make the conscious choice to live in the present and not grasp, instead let go, our mental health won’t improve. It’s not easy. It’s something u must practice everyday along with meditation. If you don’t know yourself how can u even pretend to know another. Of course nature or God has its secrets that it probably will never reveal. But the mystery is beautiful. The tiny amount we can know is mind blowing! Great video by the way. Thank you so much for sharing your story....
This is exactly what's happening to me right now. I feel like I wake up and fall asleep in a daze (barely sleep at all) and I don't feel like doing anything because everything feels more of the same. And what you said in this video is exactly why. I've been on vacation for a week, first time in a while I've had so much time to myself and I've been watching not just my subscriptions but one recommended video after another, binge watching TV series and movies, reading news article after news article and today I feel I've just had enough. My sleep pattern has been broken, I feel like snacking non stop, I'm in a bad mood. I'm not enjoying my vacation because I've been simply abusing my mind by trying to cram as much as possible into my head and not taking a break.
Your voice sounds amazingly deep here, I appreciated the energy so much. There's a lot to quality over quantity that I can also see here. You are on the right path
Man what the fuck this is EXACTLY how I've been feeling for the past week and a bit, been furiously trying to work on new music and I've been constantly browsing RUclips for the perfect release strategy. Thanks for putting this feeling into a digestible format Nathaniel, great content
Another great and meaningful video. I've been thanking about this topic lately. It's so easy to distract yourself this days and become addicted to those distractions. I know it's a problem for me, that I can't think clearly and I even know what i supposed to do. I have plans, I do list and everything. I cut off any social media, I don't have TV, don't play any games but still somehow I ending up constantly consuming meaningless contests and wasting time. Supposedly I'm learning things but true is I'm just overloaded with informations and in the end I dont even know what for I needed it at the first place. Probably because of this "informations overdose" I'm constantly tired and dont have energy to do things that actuall have meaning to me. And even if I'm working on this and doing pretty well my brain is often covered in this fog that makes everything blur and uncertain. That's cause anxiety and I ending up in endless wheel of slowly destroying myself. So need more changes on my life probably and can't stop trying to grow as a person. It turned into sth more depressive I've planed. Anyway I'll try to work on my things and good luck to all of you guys~
I real think that you’re on the right track with this. I’ve had a similar thing happen multiple times. That’s why I’ve found it important to schedule retreats or fasts in a way. I’ve been trying to incorporate a 3 day fast every single month. 1 day where I completely cut myself off and only meditate and drink water in my room. The second day with more freedom but completely cut off from electronics and mostly exercising and doing more tactile/physical work that needs to be done. Then finally the third day getting my electronics back, but staying off of social media and other things I deem as time wasters like entertainment apps. It really helps refresh me. Especially the complete fasting day where it’s the equivalent of being in voluntary solitary. It makes me appreciate everything I have more. Even just doing a week long fast of no social media is beneficial. It’s important to understand the balance that’s necessary in life. Work is productive and enjoyable, but just like other things that aren’t as beneficial for you, if you do it too much your brain gets hooked on the dopamine releases. Overstimulation really drains a person over time, so it’s great to try not to stimulate yourself in any way. It’s like resetting something, it usually works a lot better when it stops for a bit.
Dude ... this video just came in the perfect time A month ago I've been feeling not completely fine I felt there was something wrong with my mind because I am consuming a massive amount of information , I am trying to learn a new language..I downloaded 3 books to read and I subscribed dozens of educational and scientific RUclips channels ... I tried to learn alot at once and this manifest in my presence that even my family notices that .. I am feeling less disciplined and I am gradually losing my productivity and literally ended up not doing any of things above so I really need to slow down and gather my thoughts to do what I really want ....step by step
Whenever I go and visit my hometown I tend to detach myself from any of my social media accounts and I literally feel the difference. All I want is to just live in a moment, spend more time with the people I occasionally see and be creative in making use of my day enjoying the absence of internet. I feel rejuvenated.
In 2019, as in most years, I tried to read as many books as possible. But I found that I was consuming books but not digesting them. In 2020, I've picked a small list of books I've always wanted to read (e.g., 'War & Peace,' 'A Brief History of the Universe') and I'm going to read them slowly, engage with them and give them time to sink in. Thanks for this video, it helped clarify what I'm doing with this reading list.
We recently had a 10 days internet shutdown in my state. I remember how anxious and how agitated I had become during the first 3 days. For almost 72 hours I couldn't think of anything else but getting back my lost connection. I was physically aching to scroll through some webpage- Instagram, Twitter, Quora, RUclips... anything. Gradually, the feelings receded. The ache faded. And by the 9th day, I was actually feeling grateful for losing my internet connection. I felt more alive being disconnected from the world than I have ever felt before in the midst of so much information bombardment. I can't believe how depended my life has become on a single 6 inch screen. Hopefully, I will detach myself from it now. Not completely, but mindfully.
This is so underrated and such an important message. Kind of ironic but nonetheless, an awesome reminder to do 'everything in moderation'. Only we can figure out the best answers for ourselves.
It's about to be 2021 now and all i can think of is disconnecting from the world. This video is so timely. Thank you so much. Encouraging everyone to take out time to reset
This video is a gem. I was recently concerned about my idea of sleep. There have been times in my existance in wich I saw sleep as a mere waste of time. I multiple times forced myself to keep going without considering an 8-hour night of sleep as a biological need, till the point I could no longer complete any of the tasks I established to get done in a day. So frustrating. Still need to remind this myself every once in while. So thank you!
I'm 11 years old and your videos help me to improve myself, prepare for adulthood and just live. Thank you and sorry for mistakes, I'm from Kazakhastan
Glad your shared this ... As a freelancer I work alone and besides going to jiu jitsu class and interacting with my teammates I have very little human interactions during my weekdays. The only place where I can interact with people from my home office is through my phone but the consequence of that is not being able to think clearly because of all the distractions. If you isolate yourself you end up feeling alone on the other hand you try to find a connection through your phone and end up overwhelmed from distractions.
i don't know, but today i was exactly thinking about this, stop the internet consumption a little bit, because i feel that what i'm doing is counterproductive. This video was so useful, really. thank you dude, great video as always.
I'm not much into camping. But you rang a bell with the idea of being away from the internet. When I'm a set (I'm a director) no ones really on their phones it's non-stop communal interaction and far more stimulating and engaging.
This has also affected me in a shocking way.This has affected my studies AND Today i caught myself Doing this in class ,my teacher was teaching the class and i started thinking about youtube and stuff then i droped my pen so after i pick up the pen i tried to recall what my teacher taught me in past 2 minutes but i couldn't i was totally BLANKI!!! Thanks i will try my best to act on your advice
I was just browsing through youtube recomendations and found your stories where you was talking about how they could help to find new channels,so i decided to watch some of your vids.Turns out that ive never seem that kind of content before and it came in a much needed time! Thank you so much for sharing these words,you're doing an amazing job.
I just love and appreciate your content so much. Taking care of yourself is the most important task of them all, for sure. So instead of hopping to my next "productive" task of the evening, I'm gonna meditate for the next 10 mins. Thank you for being a constant inspiration, sending you good vibes from Israel 🙏
2:40 is a word 👌🏾 Even when I stay up late “resting” watching tv or lounging on my phone, I still end up sleeping in the next day because my body is tired and didn’t get the real rest it needed. 5:00 feels like my situation when I work from home. You would think I would be able to accomplish more without distractions of co-workers and phone calls and meetings but I am so much more unproductive because my bed and RUclips and shopping etc. I need to be more intentional with my time.
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I really need to cut down my internet consumption, I don't have social media but I am addicted to mindless browsing and information consumption. This has been a much-needed video for me. Thank you.
I feel you bro..i don't use any social media too for last one and half year except RUclips..but i overdosed browsing infos and spending excess time in RUclips..it makes me tired. time to reduce things
Me too but trust me guys waiting for 2020 and thinking that you'll actually restrict internet usage is most likely gonna fail instead start it now at this exact moment and there are apps for android such as stay focused and appblock and for pc i recomended that you do not connect it to the internet
Same for me..I don't have any social media but I keep binge watching RUclips videos
I am straight up addicted to youtube....it's really bad because i work from home. Also, you can justify the endless consumption because you are "learning". We are curious creatures, its how we evolved, but that is being hijacked with modern technology. To be honest, i've never been more unhappy! And it's directly correlated with my addiction to the internet
Same, no social media, at least 20gb per day of RUclips and other consumption
your filmmaking is getting better every single video, Nath. you should be proud
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The one thing I love about Nathan is his calmness which I don't see in anyone else literally... Like not even most people...
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Yes not enough people are talking about this
well.. i'm 17 and one year ago i did the experience to live the full month of december without internet. it was the most helpful thing i ever did against my brain fog.
i finally realised how blinded i was because of social media and every thing that comes with it. after that mounth, i created and followed some strict rules to not fall in those old routines again. never went on twitter and reddit again. only instagram and youtube during the day and never at night.
the year 2019 was the clearest year i lived since that i use internet daily. and i'm kind of proud of it !
Good idea... I would surely implement it.
How did you fill your time without internet?
@@wardvanbever2790 i was bored AS F**K most of the time (especially, the first two weeks) but i buyed some book and started reading a lot, tried to see people as much as possible, and meditated every day.
but yes, it was boring, but not a waste of time.
mounth 🤣😂 of december
@@Gweny thanks
I felt the same way in the past 2 weeks. It's so complex the world we live in. The way I found a solution to situations like this is just stop doing everything and focus on the one thing that will give me most pleasure at that specific moment. Sometimes that one thing it's just "nothing". The combination of dopamine and "less" always gets me out of the information or whatever other kind of fatigue.
@@emmabunch-benson7922 absolutely! I get sick only when I pass.my limits. And it's weird how enjoying "nothing" brings so much productivity with it.
Yessss!!! Information fatigue is definitely a thing! Especially when it comes to media. We are constantly bombarded with facts, opinions, useless information, and highly relevant information, all rolled up together and being tossed at us at high speed. Sometimes it can get extremely difficult to have mental clarity and untangle all these thoughts to pick out what is actually valuable and necessary. The issue of mental clutter is getting more and more prevalent and will only continue to grow as a problem. Awareness is the key. Detoxing when we can from our devices and being more selective with what we take in can be extremely helpful. Mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga, and spending time outdoors and nature can also aid in this. I recently did a video on this topic because it is becoming an increasing problem for many of my clients. Thank you so much for addressing this in such a powerful and relatable way. You are a true inspiration and I wish you nothing but continued success and happiness in 2020! Sending love out to this incredible community that you have created here. ♥️
I appreciate your videos not being loud and abrasive. This feels genuine and thought provoking, I could actually am more in touch with my thoughts while watching these videos. It's not a moment that just passed away. I admire your documentary style storytelling. Always valuable and such a pleasant surprise in this day and age. Dude your literally a lot more wise than people much older than you. Proud to be your follower.
I’ve been dealing with brain fog for over a year now, and could never find the underlying cause until you mentioned our overconsumption of technology! I’ve literally never considered that fact because it’s become such an ingrained, second nature habit of ours. Thank you thank you
I totally agree with the fact that we are the ones responsible for the constant flood of information pouring over us and get stuck with life but it also comes from standards, we as a society sets to succeed (i don't follow that that idea at all). It's true what you said that we need to free up some space to think, to realize everything is under control, but to make it a "normal" criterion, more people need to understand that option, although we are on the way to make a change, and glad to see you are working towards creating that change. :) Great video!
I mean I agree too, I didn't understand like a half of this vid (because I'm Italian not because of you Nathaniel ;3) but at my age (14) i really don't know how to understand this fact, I'm the generation of technology and the ones that have all in their hands, we only have to understand how to use them. Hoping this is understandable. By guys
@@lorenzogardella897 I think I get what you meant. But I also think that particular idea or belief that "we have everything within our hands" is what creates the change of perspective. We are somewhat forced by the achievements of humankind to follow the thought that we have everything we need. And this barely includes any humane values or benefits rather than a sea of information floating around which we don't where to look into. And it's so normal to think that way since, that's the way the society teaches us. :)
@@SanjaySkar thank you for answer me, what you said is true sorry but now I don't have time to answer again to you. :(
It makes me really happy that this isn’t just another video telling everyone PHONE BAD BOOK GOOD. You actually put a lot of thought into this subject and it shows
Phones and books are kinda similar. Information flow wise. Writing books is a different story.
True
Thanks for being a RUclipsr that allows himself to put out less content to look after yourself... Very inspiring for a newbie like myself.
Yes was thinking the same
Reading is the one thing that lets me put my phone down, cut down my screen time, and just be happy in the moment. My mental clarity gets bogged from too much screen time. I start to get anxiety. Such a great video Nathaniel. You da best❤️
Thank you for indirectly telling me im not alone in this. I thought everyone else was more or less feeling very sure or clear of their thoughts. So im really grateful you made this video! :)
You just explained what's happening to me perfectly. I knew it was happening, but I didn't quite understand why or what to call it. Information overload. Why do I spend the bulk of my free time on my phone, knowing it is bad for me in the back of my mind, then wonder why I feel sick and mentally fatigued at the end of the day? I say it all the time, the internet is a blessing and a curse. I have to limit my time here, use it as little as possible, even for productive means, because there's always the temptation to do more. I feel like, even if you're doing something "productive", like editing photos, researching stuff for school, it's still not healthy to do it for 8 hours straight. Unplug, be with nature, talk to people face to face, be a human being in the world around you without a device glued to you 24/7. Anyway, you may well have saved my life today, my friend. Thank you.
THANK YOU, I've been experimenting the same thing for the last month and decided to quit social media so I could feel "human" again and think clearly. I've been spending more time reading books and exercising everyday and feel better
You're one of the best youtubers seriously. The contents you share on your videos are mind-blowing.
How can this be real ? Everytime i have to deal with difficult things or situations, Nathan always posts new videos and they’re so helpful to me or a lot of us.
It feels very inclusive when you use "we" instead of "I". This video about content consumption was brilliant. So grateful for you
This is so true! I kept knotting throughout the entire video. Recently I thought about this a lot, and been trying to be more present on my small tasks instead of taking a million breaks to get away from the moment by checking social media.
I've also been making space on my schedule and limiting people's access to me turning down notification. If it's important, you'll know my phone number and if not, I'm sure you can wait until I feel like talking.
Yoga's been helping a lot with creating an awareness of my body, a connection with it and learning to listen to what it needs.
A few months ago I actually tried to only watch one RUclips video a day and nothing else like Instagram and so on. That was just such an amazing time but unfortunately i kinda fell back to bingewatching you tube videos. Amazing video bro, this reminded me of how important it is to limit the social media use👍keep up the great work
Brilliant video, something very recognizable yet so hard to fix. Especially when content creation is your job
so true
Need this. I am going through a difficult time and numbing it out through information consumption is not the right treatment. I will read a physical book, write in my journal, meditate and go on walks instead. Thank you so much Nathaniel.
This explains why we get so inspired when we are alone somewhere without an internet connection. Ideas appear when we are bored.
So true! 👍🏼
this is exactly the reason why you stand out. from the past couple of years this is what i (and most people) suffer from and constantly struggle to untangle ourselves from internet that is not going to help us make our future. the constant shallow information on youtube and other sites have been extremely unhelpful and just brings in more and more noise, like we have forgotten what is peace of mind anymore, and not a lot of people talk about it. your videos makes me think and reflect back on my actions more. thanks a lot.
I've had the exact same feeling of brain fog for the past few days and it's gotten in the way of being productive, I am going to commit to lowering my phone and Internet/computer usage for entertainment. Cheers and good luck to everyone else out there making a similar commitment!
I resonate with this message so much. People say I'll rest when I'm dead, but you will do your work much more productively if you rest and take care of your well being. Thank you for sharing this man.
I had chronic fatigue for 10 years and honestly taking 6 months away from social media, using my phone only after 2pm and for reduced time, no screens 1 hour before bed and nothing adrenaline fueled (thrillers, heavy music, etc- most things I loved were adrenaline filled), adding in meditation and learning to be 'bored' in my spare time is the best thing I ever did. I felt so good, I could walk again, socialise, feel pain free and have energy. Recently I have got back into the habit of spending too much time on screens and becoming so stressed but ignoring it and I feel utterly awful again, eating worse food, no motivation, pain, brain fog.. This video came at the right time to remind me, I need to get back to those good habits. Thank you!
This is exactly what I'm going through right now. I've been feeling very tired and exhausted with all the information that I consume every single day and just got to the point where I realized that I need to take care of how I obtain information. Taking too much information from social media and the internet world in general has made my thinking process unclear and unproductive. I recently deleted Instagram app from my smart phone and instead of scrolling down meaningless images on Instagram before going to bed which I used to do, I tend to go to sleep earlier and wake up earlier and use my time in a more efficient way. I still feel "information fatigued" as I cannot completely stop myself from using the internet but I can 100% feel that I've been taking better care of myself and my thoughts ever since I realized what's going on in my head and why I feel so unclear whenever I try to think. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic, Nathaniel! This video has made what I am going through even clearer so that I can help myself out!
this brought me so much clarity, thank you so much. I couldnt quite put my finger on it, but I've been feeling information fatigue and I dont have to continue to choose these little destructive things. I appreciate you!!!
"It feels good to be present." Very well said!
That’s completely true man. I feel the same way. Thank you for doing what you’re doing man. It really helps
Thank you for this video, Nathaniel. Recently I've been trying to keep up with all my present plans, build new plans, participate in everything that seems "useful" to me, even my free time became constant self-development in every aspect of life or reading and analyzing what I've read - and all of that was the reason why right now I can't think clearly and actually rest. You are not the only one with this feeling. However, only overcoming such important problems lets us grow. Stay strong and inspired, my dear friend!
The shot at 0:12 of the flowers is so beautiful I rewatched it 10 times with the sound off.
Awesome video man. I recently just took my first vacation in nearly a decade and totally unplugged for ten days. It was astounding to come back to my regular routines and realize how much I was addicted to information. Learning to dial things back may initially seem unproductive could be one of the antidotes to getting more done in the long term. How ironic.
Thank you so much for this video. Lately I had been realizing something similar happening to me. I am getting tired of constant usage of Social Media yet I feel if I cut down on it I will miss something important. Thank you for bringing up this realization that how important is it for to rest and reflect, no matter what.
5:25 is especially important. We don't just have to free up some more time in our lives, we also have to make plans on how to spend it lest it's going somewhere convenient but unfulfilling. As for me, I'm restricting my phone time to a certain period during the day. It's currently between 10 am and 10 pm and once this comes completely naturally to me, I'll try to cut down some more.
I come back to watch this video every time I feel this way. And it really helps every time. I think I've watched this video 4 or 5 times, and each time, I've created some sort of helpful restriction for myself. In the future I will most likely watch this video again, but with each viewing, I almost feel like I'm seeing it for the first time. Thank you, Nathan, it's so relieving to watch your videos, because I feel like I am not alone. And what a nice feeling that is. Constantly feeling that it's you against the rest of the world, is very tiring, so just thank you. I hope you might see this and know that you are changing something for someone. Keep doing what you think you feel.
I can totally relate , I consume SO much “useful “ RUclips content , hours a day , but I don’t have creative projects or outcomes, I don’t create as much as I consume which is a bummer tbh , thank you for the video Nathaniel
For what it's worth, I think the most stupid word of the 21st century is 'productivity'. Everybody has to come up with a way of finding a value in their life that can't be measured in terms of output. Stop beating yourself up, ffs. Productivity is only something you have to do in order to earn enough money to live. After that, you just have to LIVE. I realise, of course, that the unexamined life isn't worth living, but examining your life isn't the same as constantly measuring your so-called 'productivity'.
Needed to hear this, thanks
this comment section is a heaven
@ntg ism Seconding this so much. Watched too much Jordan Peterson and skyrocketed my career while wrecking my health and relationships. In 2020 I'm gonna reevaluate what I want out of life and what brings me happiness. More time for and with family and friends, and most importantly, less stress.
@ntg ism wonderful!
Brilliantly put!
You just solved my problem. I am a person who doesn't have a phone, and i don't have social media. But there is a lot of information in my head that sometimes i even forget what i am about to do, and i forgot most the information i gain and i can't think in the way i should be. I always solve my problems alone, i don't need help but i decided to watch your video in hope of giving me the real impact on why i can't live in the moment. I use my laptop 24 hours a day, and i may not have a phone but i have so much that i wanna learn while i have pile of exams next week and there is so much going on in my head. Thank you so much, you are doing great
I’m 14 and you as an adult giving advice to me is a big help when I feel like I’m struggling with something I go to your channel and see if I can find out why I feel a certain way and I appreciate your channel 🙏🏼
I feel you, i don 't do any thing but scroling and studying...i forgot how to lose my self in something productive or doesn't make me mentally tired. This is what i adore about music, drawing,swiming, writing all these things away from digetal world.
How is it that almost every video of his seemed like it was made for me, it's as if they were designed to answer all of the questions and problems I've dealt with in my life? Thank you for making such high-quality, genuine, and intelligently-crafted videos. They have seriously cleared away some of the weeds growing in my mind, and have allowed me to plant new ideas :)
You’re so right about this. I get fatigued throughout the day from everyone’s energies and I find myself unwinding by binging on RUclips or even reading books, rationalizing it by saying that it’s positive content that I’m consuming. That’s true, but I find when my body and mind needs to rest, I need to delve into meditating, journaling, art, some sort of creative relaxing output, or even sleeping as you said. Passively consuming tons of information as a result of feeling too fatigued to do much else is only a detriment to myself and results in further mental fatigue. Thanks for the reminder. This will be the last RUclips vid I watch this morning lol
First of all, i can see that you have reflected very well on this subject, and it is incredible how well of a clear sight you have on this. A month ago, a relativly similar realazation happened to me. I lost my phone. Suddenly, it felt like i had opened a gate in my mind to a place where i could freely think and reflect. I got time and space to reflect and think on the things that are important to me, rather than just what's trending right now. I recognize myself in what you are saying in this video, and i can with honesty admit that i may have not been as good on turning these information sources off once in a while (or all the time for that sake). But, now i am going to change, thanks to this video. Thanks for making the problem clearer and more understandable, have a nice day :)
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This is exactly how I was feeling today. This video was so on point. Constantly chasing that next info/motivational/life lesson high. When it's so simple and basic
I've just been thinking about this for the past few days, so the timing of this video couldn't be more perfect. Boredom has become unbearable to me due to constant online stimuli and I'm not sure how to snap myself out of the cycle. This video just further clarified it needs to be done, so thank you for that.
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This is such an important message. Thank you, Nath. RUclips needs more content like this.
You should make a discord so your subs can share ideas for videos or even talk about their own experiences trying things you have suggested. It would be a good way to connect with your audience
down af
he has created a subreddit for that. it's /InPursuitOfClarity
Working on it.
Fernanda Ferrairo discord is better in a way that anyone can directly communicate with a group of people through chat rooms or direct messages. It’s more convenient for everyone
Can I suggest Slack instead? Lol
Agreed... Hello from cold and wet Ireland! ☘️💪🏽👀👍🏽☘️
Absolutely everyone has moved on from Pokémon go... *nervous chuckle... of course haha
Pokemon Go foreva!!! Haha
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been feeling the fog for quite some time now. You’ve just woken me up to be more conscious about the info I take in. 👍🏾
Very interesting. I've experienced that information fatigue often this year. As stated, one of the easiest and most calming escapes from it was turning off my phone completely. Just knowing its off is peace of mind which I find very odd. Also as you mentioned, me getting outside and getting at least a mile outside of the civilized bounds has helped tremendously. This problem is a compound issue that continues to grow. I'm going to investigate this more. Thanks for this, dude.
Thanks for the relating you created in this video. Thank you, and keep going. Life is so much more, and people around like you constantly reminding that, makes me one of the happiest people around. Take care!😊
I started this last week without thinking about the whole information overload aspect of it. Interesting to find your video which explained why it felt good to do so. I started taking cat naps to rejuvenate my mind and fill the opening in time. This has worked wonders for my creativity.
thank you for your reminder!
it's all about the balance; I mean we have to find the balance, the middle point in our lives. it's good to learn new things constantly and live new experiences but actually, it's not the number of our experiences that define our success, we just have to take it easy and enjoy the daily challenges and try to learn from them as much as we can but without frustrating ourselves.
I've been feeling exactly like this lately. Thank you so much for this video.
Awesome content as always, Nathan. Thank you!
Recently I started to cut down the hours I'd spent on my phone during the morning, while I was having breakfast, on public transport, etc. My mind started to feel calmer, like my life slowed down quite a bit. I also realize I became more present and focus during my daily activities, specially in the meetings I usually have every morning at my job.
And the best thing is: I discovered that I don't miss any important information. I thought I'd be alienated from the world if I stopped using social networks until midday. But if anything really important happens, people will talk about it day and night, it's easy to catch up. So, regarding what you said in this video, it's like I could filter what was relevant for me to know and then move on with my routine after using my phone.
The right message I needed exactly right know, giving more time to whats really important and live more in the present moment without additional information I don't need. Thanks Nathaniel
this really resonated with me. ive been really exhausted and bogged down by the massive amounts of info I've been consuming recently. I haven't written in my journal, or even meditated for months. this was a nice reminder to get back on track. take care my dude
So many times when I watch some of these self growth\lifestyle\idk videos on yt I'm kinda deluded bc (to me) they are fully missing the point of what they are talking about (so generally find a way to make your life better).
Especially in the US.
I'm scared bc people always spread messages about DOING MORE, REACHING HIGHER GOALS, NEVER STOP, WORKING YOUR ASS OFF and so on.
That's not really the point to me, it only keeps us on the surface and it's also very dangerous for our sensibility.
I'm happy because you really are following (and sharing) your own path.. trying to reach the roots of these contemporary problems, that we all have.
I've been thinking the exact same thing as of late, but this is the first time I've heard anyone say it so clearly! For me, my brain fog mostly likely stems from both information fatigue and my unhealthy diet/lifestyle. Thank you for uploading this!!
📌 I just saw Madonna’s concert in a small place in Miami this weekend and before the concert they locked your phone in a small kinda pocket that you can’t open it. It was an amazing experience to enjoy that concert with no screen cellphones all over OMG it’s amazing feeling watching all those people enjoying the present moment without distractions!! Great video man!
Bro I've been feeling exactly the same lately. You seriously couldn't have uploaded this video on a better moment for me. Thanks mate
I feel the same way. Well done. Properly described.
u don't know how much this video just helped (and will help) me.
recently, i feel that i literally can't think straight and i just find it hard to talk sometimes. i find it hard to form thoughts and whenever i speak i get a little anxiety; i used to never really be like that.
i kinda just blamed it on the communications class i just took bc i was thinking that i have more anxiety while talking bc it was due to me being more cognizant of the words coming out of my mouth, but to be honest i don't think that's the reason now. i have been getting enough sleep, but i've DEFINITELY been on social media a whole lot more lately. i find that i care about other people's opinions a LOT and i just couldn't figure out why exactly my mind has been so fogged lately. now, my mind may not be fogged exclusively from social media, but i think that's definitely playing an impact.
so thank you. there's definitely some changes i'm going to have to make in my life, but this video was the first step. when i saw this video i was like "no way, that's literally my problem rn" so, again, thank you.
Bro when I watch your videos I feel personally what you feel.
Another thought provoking video. I believe strongly that humans are having so much depression and anxiety from us constantly trying to keep up with ALL the new media, information and everything that comes with making a living. It leaves most of us exhausted physically, mentally and spiritually. Our creativity is stifled and we feel disconnected from nature. Unless we make the conscious choice to live in the present and not grasp, instead let go, our mental health won’t improve. It’s not easy. It’s something u must practice everyday along with meditation. If you don’t know yourself how can u even pretend to know another. Of course nature or God has its secrets that it probably will never reveal. But the mystery is beautiful. The tiny amount we can know is mind blowing! Great video by the way. Thank you so much for sharing your story....
This is exactly what's happening to me right now. I feel like I wake up and fall asleep in a daze (barely sleep at all) and I don't feel like doing anything because everything feels more of the same. And what you said in this video is exactly why. I've been on vacation for a week, first time in a while I've had so much time to myself and I've been watching not just my subscriptions but one recommended video after another, binge watching TV series and movies, reading news article after news article and today I feel I've just had enough. My sleep pattern has been broken, I feel like snacking non stop, I'm in a bad mood. I'm not enjoying my vacation because I've been simply abusing my mind by trying to cram as much as possible into my head and not taking a break.
Your voice sounds amazingly deep here, I appreciated the energy so much. There's a lot to quality over quantity that I can also see here. You are on the right path
Man what the fuck this is EXACTLY how I've been feeling for the past week and a bit, been furiously trying to work on new music and I've been constantly browsing RUclips for the perfect release strategy. Thanks for putting this feeling into a digestible format Nathaniel, great content
Another great and meaningful video. I've been thanking about this topic lately. It's so easy to distract yourself this days and become addicted to those distractions. I know it's a problem for me, that I can't think clearly and I even know what i supposed to do. I have plans, I do list and everything. I cut off any social media, I don't have TV, don't play any games but still somehow I ending up constantly consuming meaningless contests and wasting time. Supposedly I'm learning things but true is I'm just overloaded with informations and in the end I dont even know what for I needed it at the first place. Probably because of this "informations overdose" I'm constantly tired and dont have energy to do things that actuall have meaning to me. And even if I'm working on this and doing pretty well my brain is often covered in this fog that makes everything blur and uncertain. That's cause anxiety and I ending up in endless wheel of slowly destroying myself. So need more changes on my life probably and can't stop trying to grow as a person.
It turned into sth more depressive I've planed. Anyway I'll try to work on my things and good luck to all of you guys~
The message is so simple, id even say obvious yet it hit so hard .
Thanks nathaniel it was exactly what i needed
I real think that you’re on the right track with this. I’ve had a similar thing happen multiple times. That’s why I’ve found it important to schedule retreats or fasts in a way. I’ve been trying to incorporate a 3 day fast every single month. 1 day where I completely cut myself off and only meditate and drink water in my room. The second day with more freedom but completely cut off from electronics and mostly exercising and doing more tactile/physical work that needs to be done. Then finally the third day getting my electronics back, but staying off of social media and other things I deem as time wasters like entertainment apps. It really helps refresh me. Especially the complete fasting day where it’s the equivalent of being in voluntary solitary. It makes me appreciate everything I have more. Even just doing a week long fast of no social media is beneficial. It’s important to understand the balance that’s necessary in life. Work is productive and enjoyable, but just like other things that aren’t as beneficial for you, if you do it too much your brain gets hooked on the dopamine releases. Overstimulation really drains a person over time, so it’s great to try not to stimulate yourself in any way. It’s like resetting something, it usually works a lot better when it stops for a bit.
I feel like you are the honestiest content of self-improvement that I watch on RUclips. Congratulations for your work!
Dude ... this video just came in the perfect time
A month ago I've been feeling not completely fine I felt there was something wrong with my mind because I am consuming a massive amount of information , I am trying to learn a new language..I downloaded 3 books to read and I subscribed dozens of educational and scientific RUclips channels ... I tried to learn alot at once and this manifest in my presence that even my family notices that .. I am feeling less disciplined and I am gradually losing my productivity and literally ended up not doing any of things above so I really need to slow down and gather my thoughts to do what I really want ....step by step
Whenever I go and visit my hometown I tend to detach myself from any of my social media accounts and I literally feel the difference. All I want is to just live in a moment, spend more time with the people I occasionally see and be creative in making use of my day enjoying the absence of internet. I feel rejuvenated.
Been feeling exactly like this lately. So overwhelmed with information. Great topic!
You're not becoming only a great youtuber or a good life teacher, but also a sensible and concrete philosopher... Love you bro, keep going!
In 2019, as in most years, I tried to read as many books as possible. But I found that I was consuming books but not digesting them. In 2020, I've picked a small list of books I've always wanted to read (e.g., 'War & Peace,' 'A Brief History of the Universe') and I'm going to read them slowly, engage with them and give them time to sink in. Thanks for this video, it helped clarify what I'm doing with this reading list.
We recently had a 10 days internet shutdown in my state. I remember how anxious and how agitated I had become during the first 3 days. For almost 72 hours I couldn't think of anything else but getting back my lost connection. I was physically aching to scroll through some webpage- Instagram, Twitter, Quora, RUclips... anything. Gradually, the feelings receded. The ache faded. And by the 9th day, I was actually feeling grateful for losing my internet connection. I felt more alive being disconnected from the world than I have ever felt before in the midst of so much information bombardment.
I can't believe how depended my life has become on a single 6 inch screen. Hopefully, I will detach myself from it now. Not completely, but mindfully.
This is so underrated and such an important message.
Kind of ironic but nonetheless, an awesome reminder to do 'everything in moderation'.
Only we can figure out the best answers for ourselves.
It's about to be 2021 now and all i can think of is disconnecting from the world. This video is so timely. Thank you so much. Encouraging everyone to take out time to reset
This video is a gem. I was recently concerned about my idea of sleep. There have been times in my existance in wich I saw sleep as a mere waste of time. I multiple times forced myself to keep going without considering an 8-hour night of sleep as a biological need, till the point I could no longer complete any of the tasks I established to get done in a day. So frustrating. Still need to remind this myself every once in while. So thank you!
I'm 11 years old and your videos help me to improve myself, prepare for adulthood and just live.
Thank you
and sorry for mistakes, I'm from Kazakhastan
I'm ready to listen to you for hours and I don't consider it a waste of time. Thank you
Glad your shared this ... As a freelancer I work alone and besides going to jiu jitsu class and interacting with my teammates I have very little human interactions during my weekdays. The only place where I can interact with people from my home office is through my phone but the consequence of that is not being able to think clearly because of all the distractions. If you isolate yourself you end up feeling alone on the other hand you try to find a connection through your phone and end up overwhelmed from distractions.
i don't know, but today i was exactly thinking about this, stop the internet consumption a little bit, because i feel that what i'm doing is counterproductive. This video was so useful, really. thank you dude, great video as always.
I'm not much into camping. But you rang a bell with the idea of being away from the internet. When I'm a set (I'm a director) no ones really on their phones it's non-stop communal interaction and far more stimulating and engaging.
I honestly thought I was the only one who felt the fog. Thank you so much for this video!
This has also affected me in a shocking way.This has affected my studies AND Today i caught myself Doing this in class ,my teacher was teaching the class and i started thinking about youtube and stuff then i droped my pen so after i pick up the pen i tried to recall what my teacher taught me in past 2 minutes but i couldn't i was totally BLANKI!!!
Thanks i will try my best to act on your advice
I was just browsing through youtube recomendations and found your stories where you was talking about how they could help to find new channels,so i decided to watch some of your vids.Turns out that ive never seem that kind of content before and it came in a much needed time! Thank you so much for sharing these words,you're doing an amazing job.
This is so real .
I like how you didnt sugarcoat the truth. Completly agree 👍
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I just love and appreciate your content so much. Taking care of yourself is the most important task of them all, for sure.
So instead of hopping to my next "productive" task of the evening, I'm gonna meditate for the next 10 mins.
Thank you for being a constant inspiration, sending you good vibes from Israel 🙏
6:24 for 15 seconds super relatable and funny! Another very good video Nathaniel. The nature in Portland looks very good.
2:40 is a word 👌🏾 Even when I stay up late “resting” watching tv or lounging on my phone, I still end up sleeping in the next day because my body is tired and didn’t get the real rest it needed.
5:00 feels like my situation when I work from home. You would think I would be able to accomplish more without distractions of co-workers and phone calls and meetings but I am so much more unproductive because my bed and RUclips and shopping etc. I need to be more intentional with my time.
this is a very intelligent way to look at things. and you have a very chilled and down to earth way of speaking which I appreciate.