Update - thank you so much everyone for all the love on this video! I've never had the response from a video like this before so I really appreciate it and love hearing your different opinions and thoughts on using a flip phone and on a digital detox 🥰 I have made a free digital detox toolkit which contains a bunch of resources including a 7-day digital detox step-by-step challenge if you are wanting to do your own digital detox! You can access it here - www.jessfarnham.com/digital-detox-toolkit Since the release of this video, I have also made some more videos so will leave a link here to my 2024 playlist if you want to check them out - ruclips.net/p/PLwfKWdLAxKe7L52HFbgzKNMsbMsye01eR&si=U5HP1-OrPpnrDyUr Thank you!❤ (PS. The phone I used was the TTfone flip TT1140 and I got it on Amazon!)
I wish there was a way to get social media without fyps etc bc I love seeing what my friends are up to but hate getting distracted and doom scrolling but don’t want to delete them and miss my friends
on android there is an app called distraction free instagram which gives u options on what do u want to remove personally i use it to remove everything except for stories, so i have the dms and the stories only while reels and the home page and the explore page are all blank
I sooo get this! There's a feature on Instagram where I think you can favourite certain people (eg. your friends) so it shows up their content first! x
But if you miss your friends you can just call them or visit! It’s actually better to miss people, you become more present in their company and have more to talk about
The first time i saw someone doing this type of videos and actually having 6+ hours of screen time, I feel very represented. I work 5 times a week for 7 hours and then i go to college AND i still manage to waste 6+ hours on my phone....
Once, I asked all my friends about their screen time, and none of them had less than 8 hours of screen time per day-except for the designer who spends the whole day on the computer. I’m 24 years old, all my friends are over 23 and most of them don’t even work with the internet, yet they still have between 8 and 10 hours of screen time.
I recently moved and during packing i found my moms old alarm clock. Decided to smuggle it to our new home and it has really made a difference in my mornings. Less headaches from the screen in the darkness of the room right as i am waking up. Trying to do small changes like that and make it normal for me
Same!! My alarm used to send me into a panic every morning. I started using my mom's old smartwatch, which just vibrates on my wrist to wake me up. It's made my mornings so much more peaceful, and given me peace instead of anxiety immediately upon waking up.
I got those really old alarm clocks that are really shrill and loud and I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse right now lol even though I live alone I still jump out of bed to switch it off as if a neighbour would hear it😅
I have done almost the same. Deleted my instagram and facebook. Deleted all unnecessary apps. Put on flight mode and turn if off regularly. Do not bring it to supermarket, the toilet, or fitness. Also when I visit friends I leave it in my coat by the door. I want to keep my smartphone as I look to go exploring places I have not been before, and want to make sure I can find my way back. So this alternative is perfect for me, and I love seeing people going in the same direction. Only reason I am online rn, is because I work from a computer hehe
Hi, I’ve done the same! I only watch RUclips and use WhatsApp just to keep in contact with my family. Other than that social media has no interest to my anymore
I believe that only social media detox would do! Maps, alarm clocks with circadian rhythm, good camera and other stuff are pretty useful on a daily basis and we should learn to use the devices responsibly
Hey, I actually have a phone like that. They’re marketed for kids and teens, but they’ll work for whatever. There’s a few of them I think, mine is a Gabb phone. No social media, no internet browser. It has call and text, and they just added video calling too. As well as maps, a decent camera, a files player, for music, and they also have the ability to download some third party apps if you want. I really like mine, because it’s marketed for parents to get for their teen sometimes you have to fiddle around with the restrictions, but that’s pretty much just in the set up process. The bill is also pretty cheap, I think mine is like $35 a month, a bit more if you need more data (I only need 5g a month😂) Sorry if this sounds like a really long ad for the Gabb phone, I just thought some people in the comments might appreciate lol
Sure thing! I also use my iPad for researching, and keeping up with everything. My struggle is in the evenings, not being able to put the internet away 😂 I’m getting better at it though
i really love how you look much happier after doing a digital detox! one reason i can't really let go of my phone and social media is because my degree program requires me to know the recent trends. also when i'm with my friends they always talk about these random things and then they have to explain the tiktok context of it to me. so i was shocked that your work is social media and can still live without a phone! i now want to try it myself as well
@@archivin9 aw thank you!! That is so fair since you need to know the trends. But maybe you could do something like only spending 15 minutes a day consciously looking for those trends if you wanted to do a day without your phone, and then the rest of the time off your phone. Or ask your friends to note down any trends they see that day if you’re having a phone free day! You should definitely give it a go 🫶
I've gotten rid of social media years ago (with the exception of YT & I recently had to go back onto IG for school). I understand what you mean with the references but you get over that FOMO after a bit and now my BFF that is still on TikTok enjoys explaining the references to me or just shows me what she's talking about. You got this!!
I'm 35 and I grew up without smartphones or social media, and I miss those times more than I can ever express on here. We were the first generation of texters, and from that time socialising hasn't been the same. It's very sad and I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't know any better from the younger generations.
I know it's takes a lot of hard work. Especially when there's no one to help. And that's why only dedicated mind can accomplish their goal. Keep it up 👍🏻
this video truly made me consider trying this out !! i've always thought "oh i could never.. im way too addicted to it. but now i kinda want to give it a go
It can be difficult to imagine yourself doing it, but it is soo worth it! Even if you just tried it for a day and see how you feel. I would really recommend 🥰
Currently unemployed, so 10+ hours a day of phone usage (tbh more like 14ish hours) and honestly I'm so tired of being glued, but I recognize that I feel so empty when I'm not on my phone. Your video is so motivating to actually pin point my discomfort of not holding my phone all the time and actually trying to get over it instead of using it constantly as a distraction from the problem-which ironically came from the phone itself lol. Great video❤
I feel for you, it is so tricky especially when it's become such a habit to do every single day. I'm so glad you found it motivating and thanks so much ☺
I’m 28 and I remember when iPhones came out, my parents wouldn’t get me one and I was so mad at the time because everyone else had one. Me and my mom shared a razr flip phone which I remember was one of the coolest phones at one point. I’ve had a smartphone for a long time, right now I have an iPhone 8 and I feel like I’m less addicted to my phone than other people around me, especially when it comes to social media, but I still have a hard time getting off of it. I spend so much time on RUclips mostly. Honestly thinking about getting a flip phone again. Turning off my notifications has helped me a lot for sure though
I feel like so many people will relate to that - I would say it’s 100% worth it getting just a cheap flip phone if you want to have phone free days as I think it really helps your screen time in general when you do have smartphone days because you notice so much more how easy it is to get sucked in on your phone!
Stumbled across this video when comparing smartphone options 😅.. My phone died today and I felt so free going to the supermarket with just my grocery list and wallet! So thank you (and the algorithm) for the reminder. (Btw: LOVE the mugs! Pottery is so fun.)
i have to say your editing style is fantastic. i enjoyed how calm and smooth it was...definitely reflected the overall theme of the video really well. all this new content out there is very IN your face. it's super speedy with a ton of cuts and sound effects because that's how you keep people from scrolling to the next video. people's attention spans are shorter than ever before.
I’m 23 years old, and I agree with you,your words touched my heart. I want to do what you did ,but I can’t because I’m in college, and the most important app is WhatsApp. A lot of things will be more difficult without my phone . Sometimes I wish I had been born in the 80s etc .. I feel like our lives have been stolen.
Definitely so true that things will be more difficult without a phone. I don't know what phone you have but I like that I can set app limits or delete apps you don't want to have access to so you could try and 'dumb down' your smartphone to see if that helps!😊
Get a dumb phone with android , it will have whatsapp and depending on what phone you get you might have to type with buttons but its pretty easy to get used to
One thing I've done to reduce my screen time is to set a time limit on different social media apps. For tiktok, set it to 25 minutes, and I honestly don't feel like I've missed anything by not going on it as nearly as much as I used to!
Yess I love this idea ! I have my social media apps on a screen time too and I love the reminder that pops up because it’s like a reality check of how much time I’m actually spending on the platforms
I'm 25 and have been struggling with a full-blown phone addiction for a few years now I'd say. It's only gotten worse as my mental health has worsened (shocking right) which in turn creates just this vicious cycle I'm kinda desperate to get out of now. Every now and then I do manage to spend a lot of time without the phone and those hours feel just ecstatic to me, I feel so alive and aligned with my actual values that it's just really odd how it seems I'm not able to keep it up for very long, but that's just how addictions function I suppose :D I love how much calmer you seem when you've completed the week in this video! Gives me a ton of hope to keep trying to get out of my own cycle.
Thanks for sharing! It is interesting how often the majority of people feel the same when they don't go on their phone but we all go back to it normally ! I hope you're able to get out of the cycle more and more :)
Hey gitl hey, I am taking a social media detox for 6 months and I started Jan 1,2025. I just want to say you are correct I do not miss anything because my friends family and the new let me know whats going on. I am starting to get more invested in my real life relationships and my relationship with myself. Thank you for showcasing the great side of not having social media. Also, I appreciate your attempt to show the world how life can be great with out the dig age!
@@indyalovely2841 Heyy aw how amazing !! I’m so glad you’re seeing the benefits already - I would be so interested to hear your thoughts in 6 months time as well 💞💞
She’s been getting extremely anxious when we take too long to reply to her messages, felt upset because my uncle isn’t like the son of a friend she added on Facebook (comparison), and spends the whole day sending posts to my mom. Our entire family is in the detox phase, but she’s diving headfirst into social media addiction 😵💫
@@FELIMAEE Aw I'm sorry to hear that, that sounds tough for everyone! I feel like as well when we're so engrossed in our phone, we don't even realise how much we rely on it at that moment in time either so she might not even realise!
This is so cool. Ive been with my Cat s22 Flip since march and it has been so much fun. I still have my iphone at home and have 10 minute per day limits on my social media which helps me when I'm caught scrolling. I never leave the house with it though and its so so stress free. I love that more people are doing it as well, Loved your video, I subscribed!
Thank you so much! I think the app limits are such a good feature you can app or remove. And agree when leaving the house without your phone if possible feels much less stressful
Sadly this came up now on my feed. It’s awesome seeing you were able to do this. The start of your video is something I never do it shows how some can be so glued. You getting ready with the phone to me was wild 😂 I sorta stayed the same since 2008 so I can’t relate to a lot what many talk about with their phone. Hope to see more younger people see we can do a happy balance in life without a phone. I’d love to see a world where we can be less reliant on phones. Next you’ll start buying cds! Something I still do getting new music on cd is so awesome.
Thank you!😊 it must be interesting for you to see the phone craze and not be able to relate! Ooh I love that idea of buying CDs again - would have to buy a CD player too as I don’t own one of them anymore 😅😅
@@JessFarnham for real it’s like a different language. I remember having MySpace and thinking it was neat but said this isn’t really that worth getting into, then Facebook & twitter came around said the same. Had an ig and saw how it really was making people glued to their phone. I have my view on the whole phone/social media thing. Instead of boring you with that I’ll say this instead. Taking such a big shift to be well normal? Able to enjoy life. Many being normalized by phone use will see you as off but in reality your living. With cd’s I uploaded my latest purchase, Dasha’s new album which I think is pretty awesome! I uploaded a cdplayer video a while back and still stand by that brand and model. Though really any player will be amazing. I use my 4k Blu-ray player when I want that sweet 7.1 audio though.
@@JoeyAnswer I don't really remember right at the start when all the platforms launched and what everyone's initial reactions were but I can imagine the shift in culture with people jumping on each platform and other people not at all. That's so true, it's just the reality for so many people now that anything other than that is seen as 'weird' but actually it opens up a whole new life! Love that! I might need to look into buying a CD again - could be part of another video !
@@JessFarnham I think we’re gonna see a shift in someway for the better. With streaming physical media living life. It’s insane! My best friend who is 25 thinks like me so I have hope with the younger people, it’s already showing. Once you start getting cds you’ll have so much fun and a nice conversation starter when you have it display in your room. That’s where streaming is a great tool to find new music hope that artist has a physical release so you can support them and cherish that copy.
This video is amazing! It's the first time I've seen you, Jess, but I feel like I already know you. Your mood and personality are so much like mine-it's incredible! And I keep seeing the number video like Tesla 396, haha!
oh my goodness you do not know how much i needed to see this video. i honestly feel anxious about doing something similar to you, like what else do i do lol! i know i can make it work! thanks so much for motivating me, just subscribed and i’ll be back for more content 💗🥰
aw I'm so glad!! thank you for watching and leaving a comment 🫶 I felt anxious too but I promise it's worth it 💘 My new video is live tomorrow - see you then !
i know social media and technology are good for many things, but I deeply wish that social relations wouldnt be based on them. I started digital detoxing and I found it even harder to socialize with my friends, because most of the topics they talked about were only going through their fyps. I hope im not the only one and someone relates to this
Yes! Half of the conversations start with "have you seen this video?". Also all of my friends talk to each other in group chats via messenger. Being off my phone majority of the time leaves me out of a lot of communication
Hey Jess, ive done the same thing, been really enjoying the dumb phone experience, i Really enjoy tech but only when it can be used as a tool not a dopamine addiction
Hi Jess, just wanted to come on here and say how much I love your content, this is the first video I have watched of yours and I really like how engaging your videos are! Keep going 🙂
Lovely vlog! And it really depends on the brand of chamomile tea how it tastes. I LOVE using just the dried flowers, I buy them organic and then add a little bit of honey. It's the best and that way you can choose how strong you want it or how sweet.
Not using my phone at all anymore, isnt possible for me sadly. But everytime I go on a longer vaccation I use a dumb phone and a Tablet for all the media consumption. Love it, rly makes me way more mindfull.
wooowww!! ur video is really well done, i was really engaged with the interesting shots, music, and commentary ^^ i also got a flip phone last february, and its been my primary device for communication since then hehe ~ my iphone actually got ran over (by my own car) 2 years ago, so i had no phone AT ALL for a little over a year 😭my parents bought me a flip phone because they needed to contact me once school started. i fought with them a lot because i was a little scared i would get made fun of, or would miss out a lot if i wasn't on social media. but i found out it really wasn't the case, i got much more done, i also got back to reading, and i felt like i was just MORE in the moment you know?? like my senses and emotions were heightened, and i felt a lot more, rather than just numbing myself to scrolling all the time. i was able to be bored, frustrated, impatient.. but i also found myself smiling at a lot of little things and being proud of my accomplishments rather than comparing myself to people online. i actually admire how you CHOSE to distance yourself from the digital world, and i think a lot of people would benefit from your discipline 😊. i just turned 16, and as someone who's also gen z, i also strongly encourage u to keep going!! i hope u find the balance between ur work in social media, and ur life outside of it. rooting for u!!! xx 🥰🥰
Yess more in the moment 100%! It is crazy what a differnce it makes and I also got more into reading again too! Thank you so much I appreciate your comment! 🫶💘
This video is incredible! You def deserve more recognition as I even want to try this now Lol. Although I would probably do an older iPhone so that I can still have my maps and Spotify.
I'm also 23 and I've realized that this is the momentin my life where im going to stablish many habits that are going to follow me for the rest of my life. Right now i'm taking it slow and I'm focused on never scrolling again, so I've deleted tik tok and insta and will delete twitter.
I really liked this video It was so inspirational, you did a really great job. I always wanted to switch my phone to that type of flip phone but sadly it never happened so now I'm gonna think about it or again just will limit my screen time
I think there’s gonna be a major split in society. I feel a lot of people are going to get really fed up with all of this instant-gratification & stimulation and live a more ‘simple’ life. Especially younger generations. Might lead to polarization down the road if that does happen though.
@ I felt like I was missing out on my life. Since getting a flip phone I have felt so much more connected and at peace. I still have an ipad and can access the internet and RUclips obviously, but I spend way less time online.
I’m also heaving a though time with smartphone and social media addiction. I’ve tried to deactivate my social media accounts but doesn’t work that much because I was always thinking about activating it back. So the thing I’m doing right now that it’s working for me is just deleting the social media apps during the week (without deactivating my accounts), so if I need to talk to someone I will access my computer to do it and I don’t spend much time on it. On Fridays or Saturdays I install the apps back to post something through the weekend, but on Sunday night I deleted all of it. It seems like a huge work but it isn’t that much, my focus and attention are back, and sometimes I just forget that I have social media.
It's sad because the answer is just using them responsibly (because they are genuinely useful), but the apps are built to keep you scrolling - it's probably more of a social media issue than the phone entirely I reckon for me. But, I'd love to try this to see how if I can survive lol
Yeah I definitely agree for me it’s the social media. I have my screen time limits set just on social media because other than them I am good on my phone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts !😊
the main reason i go on my phone is for music, but also go on other apps (mainly socials) while i do so. i also have the tendency to skip through songs which i feel can be linked to my lower attention span. i have begun to limit my socials to ten - fifteen minutes, but even then it is a quick and easy access to add more time while i am on my phone. because of this, i am asking for an mp3 player as a Christmas present in hopes that i can transfer my music over (in an ideal order to ease the continuous changing of songs before they even finish) and be less on my phone! these kinds of videos make the anxiety of thinking about not being able to constantly be on my phone and keeping up to date with every little thing less scarier than what i make it to be! and ive seen a common thing with these kinds of videos - the fear of being without it and the anxiety isnt as present and persistent during the time allocated to be less on the phone! it is easier once you do it in comparison to the anxiety beforehand
That is 1000% true about the anxiety beforehand vs when you actually do it it honestly feels like a weight has been lifted I can't describe it! I love that you're asking for an MP3 player for Christmas and from all the comments, the main thing seems to be the music that people are worried about missing, so I love that you're fixing that problem 🫶
Absolutely love this video and your filming style! I grew up in the 90s and my first phone was a dumb phone so I am coming back to it every year for a few months. But what I struggle with is music. How did you listen to music on your flip phone? Lots of love
Thank you so much! ❤ the only way I found I could listen to music was through the radio in the phone which I actually loved for a change because I hadn’t listened to the radio in so long!
Kinda feel like these flip phones are a step too far for many but we obviously don't need smartphones. Keeping core functions plus useful things like maps, payment data, authenticators etc is really important and then cutting the rest to a separate device or entirely. Kinda making the internet its own place again rather than ever present in your life. Have been using an old iPod touch for music and such on work days recently and its helped so much with focus. No more TikTok breaks!!
I think this speaks to me because an issue i see today is that every gadget we have does the same fucking thing! Nothing has a specific feature purpose, cant use your smartphone? Dont worry your tv, ipad, laptop, smart car radio, smart watch, desktop all do the same things!!! All have access to the internet and can wifi call and can access social media and all the apps
I’ve been thinking about switching to a flip phone recently and I’ve been worried about how I’ll listen to music or navigate but watching you figure it out makes me think this is doable. Do you switch out your SIM card? I think I don’t have a physical SIM card so I’m going to have to figure that out
excuse me???????????? how tf u dpnt have 10m subs lol i saw the 3k and was like HOW DOES SHE NPT HAVE SP MANY FOOLLLLOOWERS like girl ur content is top tier
I have been more conscious of how I use social media after taking a long break. My screen time used to be 8hrs now it is about 4hrs. I am trying to cut that down to 1-2 hrs.
I'm not sure if you will see this, but what adapter did you use to put the sim card in? I bought a flip phone myself and, similar to the one you were using and I saw you sim card was sat in something when you put it in. I know it sounds like a silly question but I'm confused😅
I went to a phone shop and got a SIM card pack, popped out the pack’s smallest sim and put my existing sim into that so it would fit into the flip phone ! Xx
What a great video! My goal is to get monetized on RUclips, and eventually use that money to purchase a camera. I’ve deleted all social media, and plan to delete YT from my phone once I can get a camera. I like the iPhone features, but want to make it as “dumb” as possible!
Update - thank you so much everyone for all the love on this video! I've never had the response from a video like this before so I really appreciate it and love hearing your different opinions and thoughts on using a flip phone and on a digital detox 🥰
I have made a free digital detox toolkit which contains a bunch of resources including a 7-day digital detox step-by-step challenge if you are wanting to do your own digital detox! You can access it here - www.jessfarnham.com/digital-detox-toolkit
Since the release of this video, I have also made some more videos so will leave a link here to my 2024 playlist if you want to check them out - ruclips.net/p/PLwfKWdLAxKe7L52HFbgzKNMsbMsye01eR&si=U5HP1-OrPpnrDyUr
Thank you!❤ (PS. The phone I used was the TTfone flip TT1140 and I got it on Amazon!)
I wish there was a way to get social media without fyps etc bc I love seeing what my friends are up to but hate getting distracted and doom scrolling but don’t want to delete them and miss my friends
on android there is an app called distraction free instagram which gives u options on what do u want to remove personally i use it to remove everything except for stories, so i have the dms and the stories only while reels and the home page and the explore page are all blank
I sooo get this! There's a feature on Instagram where I think you can favourite certain people (eg. your friends) so it shows up their content first! x
i have a time limit (10 mins) for all of my social media apps. it's very helpful !!
@@chianres love this !
But if you miss your friends you can just call them or visit! It’s actually better to miss people, you become more present in their company and have more to talk about
The first time i saw someone doing this type of videos and actually having 6+ hours of screen time, I feel very represented.
I work 5 times a week for 7 hours and then i go to college AND i still manage to waste 6+ hours on my phone....
Me !!! Like I feel like it’s not even possible but it happens 😢
Same! I work 7h/day but I still have +8h pf phone per day
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Once, I asked all my friends about their screen time, and none of them had less than 8 hours of screen time per day-except for the designer who spends the whole day on the computer. I’m 24 years old, all my friends are over 23 and most of them don’t even work with the internet, yet they still have between 8 and 10 hours of screen time.
@@FELIMAEE Yeah it's crazy I can be the same though it just feels like wasted time!
I recently moved and during packing i found my moms old alarm clock. Decided to smuggle it to our new home and it has really made a difference in my mornings. Less headaches from the screen in the darkness of the room right as i am waking up. Trying to do small changes like that and make it normal for me
@@steampunkemo9211 Nice !
Same!! My alarm used to send me into a panic every morning. I started using my mom's old smartwatch, which just vibrates on my wrist to wake me up. It's made my mornings so much more peaceful, and given me peace instead of anxiety immediately upon waking up.
@@tangerinetundraag1014 That's a good idea! Alarms are the worst !!
I got those really old alarm clocks that are really shrill and loud and I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse right now lol even though I live alone I still jump out of bed to switch it off as if a neighbour would hear it😅
@@TeacherKim-du2dq 🤣 The noise of them really gets straight to your bones but they do work very well for waking you up quickly !!
I have done almost the same. Deleted my instagram and facebook. Deleted all unnecessary apps. Put on flight mode and turn if off regularly. Do not bring it to supermarket, the toilet, or fitness. Also when I visit friends I leave it in my coat by the door.
I want to keep my smartphone as I look to go exploring places I have not been before, and want to make sure I can find my way back. So this alternative is perfect for me, and I love seeing people going in the same direction. Only reason I am online rn, is because I work from a computer hehe
Love that! That’s what I’ve been doing is the usual places I used to take it I haven’t been just to have that detachment and it feels SO good !! 🩷
Hi, I’ve done the same! I only watch RUclips and use WhatsApp just to keep in contact with my family. Other than that social media has no interest to my anymore
@@nooraanrahmaan1462 So interesting! How are u finding it? :)
@@nooraanrahmaan1462 I do the exact same actually!
I believe that only social media detox would do! Maps, alarm clocks with circadian rhythm, good camera and other stuff are pretty useful on a daily basis and we should learn to use the devices responsibly
Yeah that’s true, it would be cool to get a device that just has those !
Hey, I actually have a phone like that. They’re marketed for kids and teens, but they’ll work for whatever. There’s a few of them I think, mine is a Gabb phone. No social media, no internet browser. It has call and text, and they just added video calling too. As well as maps, a decent camera, a files player, for music, and they also have the ability to download some third party apps if you want. I really like mine, because it’s marketed for parents to get for their teen sometimes you have to fiddle around with the restrictions, but that’s pretty much just in the set up process. The bill is also pretty cheap, I think mine is like $35 a month, a bit more if you need more data (I only need 5g a month😂)
Sorry if this sounds like a really long ad for the Gabb phone, I just thought some people in the comments might appreciate lol
@@ChimeraVoldsoy Thanks for sharing! I've never heard of a Gabb phone but that does sound like it has everything you'd need!
Sure thing!
I also use my iPad for researching, and keeping up with everything. My struggle is in the evenings, not being able to put the internet away 😂 I’m getting better at it though
@@ChimeraVoldsoy Getting better is a really good thing well done !! ☺
Petition to globally shut down social media after 5pm 😜 I actually don’t think society would be able to cope 🤣🤣
😆 imagine!
Everyone would spen half of their work time on them 😅
@@draugno7 🤣 true !
That probably wouldn't work due to timezones
@@mercipourlevenin3834yep, not at all realistic. People just need self control
This is such a well-made, interesting video that I was genuinely shocked that you don't have more subscribers. Great work!
Thank you so much that is really appreciated - I'm glad you enjoyed it! ☺☺
i really love how you look much happier after doing a digital detox! one reason i can't really let go of my phone and social media is because my degree program requires me to know the recent trends. also when i'm with my friends they always talk about these random things and then they have to explain the tiktok context of it to me. so i was shocked that your work is social media and can still live without a phone! i now want to try it myself as well
@@archivin9 aw thank you!! That is so fair since you need to know the trends. But maybe you could do something like only spending 15 minutes a day consciously looking for those trends if you wanted to do a day without your phone, and then the rest of the time off your phone. Or ask your friends to note down any trends they see that day if you’re having a phone free day! You should definitely give it a go 🫶
I've gotten rid of social media years ago (with the exception of YT & I recently had to go back onto IG for school). I understand what you mean with the references but you get over that FOMO after a bit and now my BFF that is still on TikTok enjoys explaining the references to me or just shows me what she's talking about. You got this!!
@@desiv3025 🫶🫶
I'm 35 and I grew up without smartphones or social media, and I miss those times more than I can ever express on here. We were the first generation of texters, and from that time socialising hasn't been the same. It's very sad and I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't know any better from the younger generations.
I would have loved to have experienced those times more whilst growing up!
I like it when people are keep working on their dream. And they become unstoppable at some point. These people need some real respect.
@@thetranquiltent that’s so kind thank you so much !!
I know it's takes a lot of hard work. Especially when there's no one to help. And that's why only dedicated mind can accomplish their goal. Keep it up 👍🏻
@@thetranquiltent 100% I believe that! Thank you ☺
really enjoyed this video and the editing was amazing! the framing of the shot at 2.36 is really satisfying
Thank you so much I really appreciate it 🫶🏻
this video truly made me consider trying this out !! i've always thought "oh i could never.. im way too addicted to it. but now i kinda want to give it a go
It can be difficult to imagine yourself doing it, but it is soo worth it! Even if you just tried it for a day and see how you feel. I would really recommend 🥰
Currently unemployed, so 10+ hours a day of phone usage (tbh more like 14ish hours) and honestly I'm so tired of being glued, but I recognize that I feel so empty when I'm not on my phone.
Your video is so motivating to actually pin point my discomfort of not holding my phone all the time and actually trying to get over it instead of using it constantly as a distraction from the problem-which ironically came from the phone itself lol. Great video❤
I feel for you, it is so tricky especially when it's become such a habit to do every single day. I'm so glad you found it motivating and thanks so much ☺
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@saarinenj1 yess
I’m 28 and I remember when iPhones came out, my parents wouldn’t get me one and I was so mad at the time because everyone else had one. Me and my mom shared a razr flip phone which I remember was one of the coolest phones at one point. I’ve had a smartphone for a long time, right now I have an iPhone 8 and I feel like I’m less addicted to my phone than other people around me, especially when it comes to social media, but I still have a hard time getting off of it. I spend so much time on RUclips mostly. Honestly thinking about getting a flip phone again. Turning off my notifications has helped me a lot for sure though
I feel like so many people will relate to that - I would say it’s 100% worth it getting just a cheap flip phone if you want to have phone free days as I think it really helps your screen time in general when you do have smartphone days because you notice so much more how easy it is to get sucked in on your phone!
Only 56 seconds in and this is insanely well edited and produced
Wow thank you so much!! 😊
Stumbled across this video when comparing smartphone options 😅.. My phone died today and I felt so free going to the supermarket with just my grocery list and wallet! So thank you (and the algorithm) for the reminder. (Btw: LOVE the mugs! Pottery is so fun.)
sounds like it was meant to be!! And thank youu, I think they turned out well🥰
i have to say your editing style is fantastic. i enjoyed how calm and smooth it was...definitely reflected the overall theme of the video really well. all this new content out there is very IN your face. it's super speedy with a ton of cuts and sound effects because that's how you keep people from scrolling to the next video. people's attention spans are shorter than ever before.
Ahh that’s so kind thank you so much I really appreciate it ❤❤
I’m 23 years old, and I agree with you,your words touched my heart. I want to do what you did ,but I can’t because I’m in college, and the most important app is WhatsApp. A lot of things will be more difficult without my phone . Sometimes I wish I had been born in the 80s etc .. I feel like our lives have been stolen.
Definitely so true that things will be more difficult without a phone. I don't know what phone you have but I like that I can set app limits or delete apps you don't want to have access to so you could try and 'dumb down' your smartphone to see if that helps!😊
This this that's why i can't do the same 🙂🙏
Get a dumb phone with android , it will have whatsapp and depending on what phone you get you might have to type with buttons but its pretty easy to get used to
@@dxterwolf :)
you can have your whatsapp on your laptop as well if you do have an account already
the intro of this video made me think i was watching an ad and then i realized i wasnt 😭
Oh wowww that's so cool thank you for your comment !! hope you enjoyed the video ❤️
@@JessFarnham i bought a flip phone online last week and itll be coming in soon i think ill love having a flip phone as much as you do :D
omg ai yazawa fan>>>
Loved the way you have shot your video too, impeccable frames and shots. Excited to see more videos
Thank you so much!! New video coming on Wednesday ❤
the care that you put to the production of this video is amazing
🥰 thank you so much xx
this video was such a breath of fresh air 💌 I enjoyed every second of it ~ thanks, Jess :)
That is so kind thank you for your comment🥰🥰
One thing I've done to reduce my screen time is to set a time limit on different social media apps. For tiktok, set it to 25 minutes, and I honestly don't feel like I've missed anything by not going on it as nearly as much as I used to!
Yess I love this idea ! I have my social media apps on a screen time too and I love the reminder that pops up because it’s like a reality check of how much time I’m actually spending on the platforms
I'm 25 and have been struggling with a full-blown phone addiction for a few years now I'd say. It's only gotten worse as my mental health has worsened (shocking right) which in turn creates just this vicious cycle I'm kinda desperate to get out of now. Every now and then I do manage to spend a lot of time without the phone and those hours feel just ecstatic to me, I feel so alive and aligned with my actual values that it's just really odd how it seems I'm not able to keep it up for very long, but that's just how addictions function I suppose :D I love how much calmer you seem when you've completed the week in this video! Gives me a ton of hope to keep trying to get out of my own cycle.
Thanks for sharing! It is interesting how often the majority of people feel the same when they don't go on their phone but we all go back to it normally ! I hope you're able to get out of the cycle more and more :)
This is such a well made, well edited video with a great chill vibe going on, I love it!
Welcoming myself as your new subscriber !!
🥹thank you so much that’s very kind!! Welcome 👋👋
I just want to say the directing and editing is soooo good, the beginning feels like a movie
Thank you so much 💘
Hey gitl hey, I am taking a social media detox for 6 months and I started Jan 1,2025. I just want to say you are correct I do not miss anything because my friends family and the new let me know whats going on. I am starting to get more invested in my real life relationships and my relationship with myself. Thank you for showcasing the great side of not having social media. Also, I appreciate your attempt to show the world how life can be great with out the dig age!
@@indyalovely2841 Heyy aw how amazing !! I’m so glad you’re seeing the benefits already - I would be so interested to hear your thoughts in 6 months time as well 💞💞
I am glad that you shared your experience!
@@ikalorano thanks so much ! 😇
I’m getting mine in a couple of weeks and couldn’t be happier. I’m done with this hyper digital world.
Woo how exciting !! Let me know how you find it !😊
Amazing job on the editing! I love the video style 👏🏼
🥰 thank you so much !! xx
I never thought I’d say this, but my grandma urgently needs this detox!!
Ohh so interesting !!
She’s been getting extremely anxious when we take too long to reply to her messages, felt upset because my uncle isn’t like the son of a friend she added on Facebook (comparison), and spends the whole day sending posts to my mom. Our entire family is in the detox phase, but she’s diving headfirst into social media addiction 😵💫
@@FELIMAEE Aw I'm sorry to hear that, that sounds tough for everyone! I feel like as well when we're so engrossed in our phone, we don't even realise how much we rely on it at that moment in time either so she might not even realise!
This is so cool. Ive been with my Cat s22 Flip since march and it has been so much fun. I still have my iphone at home and have 10 minute per day limits on my social media which helps me when I'm caught scrolling. I never leave the house with it though and its so so stress free. I love that more people are doing it as well, Loved your video, I subscribed!
Thank you so much! I think the app limits are such a good feature you can app or remove. And agree when leaving the house without your phone if possible feels much less stressful
really, thank uuuu so muchhh, greetings from Spain!
Hello !! thank you so much 😊
Sadly this came up now on my feed. It’s awesome seeing you were able to do this. The start of your video is something I never do it shows how some can be so glued. You getting ready with the phone to me was wild 😂
I sorta stayed the same since 2008 so I can’t relate to a lot what many talk about with their phone. Hope to see more younger people see we can do a happy balance in life without a phone.
I’d love to see a world where we can be less reliant on phones. Next you’ll start buying cds! Something I still do getting new music on cd is so awesome.
Thank you!😊 it must be interesting for you to see the phone craze and not be able to relate!
Ooh I love that idea of buying CDs again - would have to buy a CD player too as I don’t own one of them anymore 😅😅
@@JessFarnham for real it’s like a different language. I remember having MySpace and thinking it was neat but said this isn’t really that worth getting into, then Facebook & twitter came around said the same. Had an ig and saw how it really was making people glued to their phone.
I have my view on the whole phone/social media thing. Instead of boring you with that I’ll say this instead. Taking such a big shift to be well normal? Able to enjoy life. Many being normalized by phone use will see you as off but in reality your living.
With cd’s I uploaded my latest purchase, Dasha’s new album which I think is pretty awesome!
I uploaded a cdplayer video a while back and still stand by that brand and model. Though really any player will be amazing. I use my 4k Blu-ray player when I want that sweet 7.1 audio though.
@@JoeyAnswer I don't really remember right at the start when all the platforms launched and what everyone's initial reactions were but I can imagine the shift in culture with people jumping on each platform and other people not at all. That's so true, it's just the reality for so many people now that anything other than that is seen as 'weird' but actually it opens up a whole new life!
Love that! I might need to look into buying a CD again - could be part of another video !
@@JessFarnham I think we’re gonna see a shift in someway for the better. With streaming physical media living life. It’s insane! My best friend who is 25 thinks like me so I have hope with the younger people, it’s already showing.
Once you start getting cds you’ll have so much fun and a nice conversation starter when you have it display in your room. That’s where streaming is a great tool to find new music hope that artist has a physical release so you can support them and cherish that copy.
@@JoeyAnswer Yeah 100%!! 😊
This video is amazing! It's the first time I've seen you, Jess, but I feel like I already know you. Your mood and personality are so much like mine-it's incredible! And I keep seeing the number video like Tesla 396, haha!
Thanks very much !! :)
oh my goodness you do not know how much i needed to see this video. i honestly feel anxious about doing something similar to you, like what else do i do lol! i know i can make it work! thanks so much for motivating me, just subscribed and i’ll be back for more content 💗🥰
aw I'm so glad!! thank you for watching and leaving a comment 🫶 I felt anxious too but I promise it's worth it 💘 My new video is live tomorrow - see you then !
i know social media and technology are good for many things, but I deeply wish that social relations wouldnt be based on them. I started digital detoxing and I found it even harder to socialize with my friends, because most of the topics they talked about were only going through their fyps. I hope im not the only one and someone relates to this
Yess that is so true. Before you do it as well I feel like you don’t realise how much of your conversations are around things you find out online
Yes! Half of the conversations start with "have you seen this video?". Also all of my friends talk to each other in group chats via messenger. Being off my phone majority of the time leaves me out of a lot of communication
@@dee_earthybee Definitely ! It defo makes it tricker with the conversations if you're the only one who is going the detox - so interesting !
Video’s stats are just crazy. I swear, you deserve so much more subscribers. Keep it up :)
🥹tysm
Hey Jess, ive done the same thing, been really enjoying the dumb phone experience, i Really enjoy tech but only when it can be used as a tool not a dopamine addiction
Hey! I love that, it definitely is a dopamine tool for sure !
I love the idea and great editing!! The vlog was so enjoyable to watch
Thank you so much I really appreciate your comment 😊🩷
you have such a gift for storytelling! this was so fun to watch
Thank you so much ❤
This is such a well thought content, im amazed
🫶thank you so much !!
Thank you for making that video, it is the push that i needed to finally start my digital detox.
You’re welcome ! Hope it goes well😊
Hi Jess, just wanted to come on here and say how much I love your content, this is the first video I have watched of yours and I really like how engaging your videos are! Keep going 🙂
@@MyLastNervePodcast thank you so much that is so kind !!🩷
Lovely vlog! And it really depends on the brand of chamomile tea how it tastes. I LOVE using just the dried flowers, I buy them organic and then add a little bit of honey. It's the best and that way you can choose how strong you want it or how sweet.
Ooh I love that, I've never heard of it that way but will look into it ! ✨
Not using my phone at all anymore, isnt possible for me sadly. But everytime I go on a longer vaccation I use a dumb phone and a Tablet for all the media consumption. Love it, rly makes me way more mindfull.
That’s a great opportunity to use it! I took mine on holiday too :))
I have the same phone, switched 5 months ago!! happy to see others doing the same.
@@ElleMorris-c3m love this !! What made you switch?
I loved everything about you and this video!
Thank you !
You are so cool and this is so inspiring! Thank you for this!
Thank you so much for your comment !! 🥰
I loved this! The editing was amazing.
Thank you so much !!
Your editing skills are superb girl
Thank you so much !! 🫶
I love how you talk sweetly ❤
Thank you !
Fantastic editing and narration. Kept me so engaged and motivated ❤
Thank you so much !❤
wooowww!! ur video is really well done, i was really engaged with the interesting shots, music, and commentary ^^ i also got a flip phone last february, and its been my primary device for communication since then hehe ~
my iphone actually got ran over (by my own car) 2 years ago, so i had no phone AT ALL for a little over a year 😭my parents bought me a flip phone because they needed to contact me once school started. i fought with them a lot because i was a little scared i would get made fun of, or would miss out a lot if i wasn't on social media. but i found out it really wasn't the case, i got much more done, i also got back to reading, and i felt like i was just MORE in the moment you know?? like my senses and emotions were heightened, and i felt a lot more, rather than just numbing myself to scrolling all the time. i was able to be bored, frustrated, impatient.. but i also found myself smiling at a lot of little things and being proud of my accomplishments rather than comparing myself to people online.
i actually admire how you CHOSE to distance yourself from the digital world, and i think a lot of people would benefit from your discipline 😊. i just turned 16, and as someone who's also gen z, i also strongly encourage u to keep going!! i hope u find the balance between ur work in social media, and ur life outside of it. rooting for u!!! xx 🥰🥰
Yess more in the moment 100%! It is crazy what a differnce it makes and I also got more into reading again too! Thank you so much I appreciate your comment! 🫶💘
amazing video jess!! such a great idea and experience
Wow thank you so much !!😊😊
This video is incredible! You def deserve more recognition as I even want to try this now Lol. Although I would probably do an older iPhone so that I can still have my maps and Spotify.
That's such a great idea to use an older iphone !! and thank you so much 😊
this video was SO refreshing and inspiring, thanks for producing such interesting content! :)
🥰🥰aw my word thank you so much I really appreciate it!
She’s so amazing and she’s only 2.7k subscribers???
🥹tysm xx
I'm also 23 and I've realized that this is the momentin my life where im going to stablish many habits that are going to follow me for the rest of my life. Right now i'm taking it slow and I'm focused on never scrolling again, so I've deleted tik tok and insta and will delete twitter.
I love that, I hope you find it useful !!
This is so real. I wanted to get of my phone to do more art but then I need references sometimes and have to go back on my phone so it’s ughhh
Love that !! But that is soo real. I find setting screen times on apps helps ❤
love this! great video Jess!🤩
Thanks so much Liana! 🥰
I really liked this video It was so inspirational, you did a really great job. I always wanted to switch my phone to that type of flip phone but sadly it never happened so now I'm gonna think about it or again just will limit my screen time
Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed it!😇 it’s definitely worth giving a try, even just for a day a week to start with or something small
Nice video ^^ My problem is i tend to replace my phone with my computer, which is just as bad. Gotta work on that!
Thank you!! and yess so easy to do - I think you can ban certain sites or add on a screen time feature which might help!
@@JessFarnham Thanks for the tip! I just managed to block certain sites ^^ Good luck on your journey too!
@@nathanntan Aw amazing no problem! Thanks so much ! :)
I think there’s gonna be a major split in society. I feel a lot of people are going to get really fed up with all of this instant-gratification & stimulation and live a more ‘simple’ life. Especially younger generations. Might lead to polarization down the road if that does happen though.
@@k1ng_chicken yeah definitely I feel like people will more and more be wanting to lead towards that!
Really nice video, inspiring... Going to try for sure.
Thanks so much! Let me know how you find it :)
Love love loveee this video!!!
Thank you so much!! 😊
Thank you for this video!!! I have been looking for a good flip phone for a while and I just bought this one😁😁
Aw amazing hope you enjoy it !!
Ive had a flip phone for a while now and i LOVE it! I highly recommend it.
Love this !! What made you switch to getting one?
@ I felt like I was missing out on my life. Since getting a flip phone I have felt so much more connected and at peace. I still have an ipad and can access the internet and RUclips obviously, but I spend way less time online.
@@SusannaSmith-r1i That sounds like a good solution! It really does make you feel like you're missing out on life!
i love your video! thank u for this gem
@@chianres 🥹 thank you so much ! 🫶
this video is so well done, feels like watching a film (!!)
Thank you so much !!!
ela vivendo como se fosse no início dos anos 2000, eu amei
Yesss !!
The mugs are incredibleeeeeee
Aw thankss !!!
I’m also heaving a though time with smartphone and social media addiction. I’ve tried to deactivate my social media accounts but doesn’t work that much because I was always thinking about activating it back. So the thing I’m doing right now that it’s working for me is just deleting the social media apps during the week (without deactivating my accounts), so if I need to talk to someone I will access my computer to do it and I don’t spend much time on it. On Fridays or Saturdays I install the apps back to post something through the weekend, but on Sunday night I deleted all of it. It seems like a huge work but it isn’t that much, my focus and attention are back, and sometimes I just forget that I have social media.
I love that you've found something that works for you which I think is the most important! 🫶
It's sad because the answer is just using them responsibly (because they are genuinely useful), but the apps are built to keep you scrolling - it's probably more of a social media issue than the phone entirely I reckon for me. But, I'd love to try this to see how if I can survive lol
Yeah I definitely agree for me it’s the social media. I have my screen time limits set just on social media because other than them I am good on my phone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts !😊
the main reason i go on my phone is for music, but also go on other apps (mainly socials) while i do so. i also have the tendency to skip through songs which i feel can be linked to my lower attention span. i have begun to limit my socials to ten - fifteen minutes, but even then it is a quick and easy access to add more time while i am on my phone. because of this, i am asking for an mp3 player as a Christmas present in hopes that i can transfer my music over (in an ideal order to ease the continuous changing of songs before they even finish) and be less on my phone! these kinds of videos make the anxiety of thinking about not being able to constantly be on my phone and keeping up to date with every little thing less scarier than what i make it to be! and ive seen a common thing with these kinds of videos - the fear of being without it and the anxiety isnt as present and persistent during the time allocated to be less on the phone! it is easier once you do it in comparison to the anxiety beforehand
That is 1000% true about the anxiety beforehand vs when you actually do it it honestly feels like a weight has been lifted I can't describe it! I love that you're asking for an MP3 player for Christmas and from all the comments, the main thing seems to be the music that people are worried about missing, so I love that you're fixing that problem 🫶
I took a detox when I joined the Navy and now and unable to constantly be on my devices, don't join for this detox but it definitely helped
Love that !
That vid was amazing!,!
Thank you so much! 😊
Absolutely love this video and your filming style! I grew up in the 90s and my first phone was a dumb phone so I am coming back to it every year for a few months. But what I struggle with is music. How did you listen to music on your flip phone? Lots of love
Thank you so much! ❤ the only way I found I could listen to music was through the radio in the phone which I actually loved for a change because I hadn’t listened to the radio in so long!
@ thanks ! Thats what I did too. Last time i also used my old old iPod.
@ yess that’s a really good idea!
Beautiful painting of ur 23 n I will do that to celebrate my 1/2 n I am getting me a flip phone too
@@missv7689 thank you and that sounds good !!
Lolol, the map! As someone who grew up with flip phones, the trick is to print it in Google Maps and highlight the road you need to take :)
Ahh good idea !!! Good to know for next time 😇
Kinda feel like these flip phones are a step too far for many but we obviously don't need smartphones. Keeping core functions plus useful things like maps, payment data, authenticators etc is really important and then cutting the rest to a separate device or entirely. Kinda making the internet its own place again rather than ever present in your life.
Have been using an old iPod touch for music and such on work days recently and its helped so much with focus. No more TikTok breaks!!
I would love to still have my old tech that I could use for sure this is a good idea !!
The map really took me back!
Yess it took me a while to get used to it as well :)
I think this speaks to me because an issue i see today is that every gadget we have does the same fucking thing! Nothing has a specific feature purpose, cant use your smartphone? Dont worry your tv, ipad, laptop, smart car radio, smart watch, desktop all do the same things!!! All have access to the internet and can wifi call and can access social media and all the apps
yeahh so true this is an interesting perspective!
I’ve been thinking about switching to a flip phone recently and I’ve been worried about how I’ll listen to music or navigate but watching you figure it out makes me think this is doable. Do you switch out your SIM card? I think I don’t have a physical SIM card so I’m going to have to figure that out
Yess definitely worth a try I think! And yes I switch out my sim card - that is definitely a valid point with not having a physical sim hmm
Love this video! Your video quality and cinematography is amazing! What camera do you use?
Thank you so much!! It's a Sony ZV1 :)
excuse me???????????? how tf u dpnt have 10m subs lol i saw the 3k and was like HOW DOES SHE NPT HAVE SP MANY FOOLLLLOOWERS like girl ur content is top tier
😭so kind thank you!!🫶
I have been more conscious of how I use social media after taking a long break. My screen time used to be 8hrs now it is about 4hrs. I am trying to cut that down to 1-2 hrs.
That’s a significant improvement well done!! I’m still trying to cut mine down to be 1-2 hours too
I had so much fun creating this video - I hope you enjoy 💘💘 ps. Follow me on Instagram - instagram.com/jess.farnham/
wow such a well made video! thank you for sharing this :))
@@ElleBeauty Thank you so much for watching !!🥰🫶
I’ve been thinking of buying a not-smart phone and I will take this video as a sign!
This is your sign !!😇
lol the map flying really take me back on those days 🙂↕️😂
Also loving the vibe on your video ❤
😂😂
@@karinamadrigal6075thank you so much ❤
I just deleted all my social media and that has worked a lot❤
Amazing !❤
Love this
Thank you !! :)
I loved the soundtrack 🔝🧖🏼♀️💆🏼♀️🧘🏼♀️
Thank youu!! 🤍
Love this! Where did you go to make those mugs? They look great!
Aww thanks so much !! My bf & I actually made them at pottery !😊
oh cool!! I think we live in the same city would love to give it a go - what was the business called?
@@ellaa5557Partington’s pots I found them on class bento ! ❤
@@JessFarnham Thanku!!
@@ellaa5557 Welcome ! :)
Great vid and well worth doing
Thanks so much! Yeah it was a really good experiment 💯
I'm not sure if you will see this, but what adapter did you use to put the sim card in? I bought a flip phone myself and, similar to the one you were using and I saw you sim card was sat in something when you put it in. I know it sounds like a silly question but I'm confused😅
I went to a phone shop and got a SIM card pack, popped out the pack’s smallest sim and put my existing sim into that so it would fit into the flip phone ! Xx
@JessFarnham okay, thank you!
@chloeblythe9903 you’re welcome !!
The mugs are so cute!
@@user-tk6hk2tq9c aw thank you !! They turned out pretty well 🩵🩷
What a great video! My goal is to get monetized on RUclips, and eventually use that money to purchase a camera. I’ve deleted all social media, and plan to delete YT from my phone once I can get a camera. I like the iPhone features, but want to make it as “dumb” as possible!
@@rebekah.griffith thank you so much! I love that keep it up! 💫💫💫