I deleted Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram for a month one time, and I rediscovered my love for long walks and reading. Also, I never even had Tik Tok. Thank god.
It's kind of interesting because as soon as your brain gets bored it will start looking for other ways to entertain it's self, even if that means going back to basics hahaha
I don't like to live in a world controlled by some company I don't like. they once deleted my insta account. that was it for me. I deleted all these companies out of my life.
I hear you, what was once "a way to connect with your friends", is now sadly just one long consecutive advertisement. it's a bummer when companies prioritize profit over user experience (which they almost always will)
This is exactly what I did starting 2023 and I Love it. Starting reading about Stoicism, got back to my paintings and playing tennis and riding the Peloton Bike. I have so much more time now that I deleted my Instagram and hardly get on Facebook anymore. Also I’ve cut down big time on News. Thank you for this video!
No worries! I didn't even think to mention that, but great point - limiting the news is so helpful for overwhelm & dread. constant sensationalized headlines (and world tragedies) are draining on the mind. Thanks for sharing Charlie :)
Good video. I believe that Precious and memorable moments does not always have to be documented and posted on social media. While there is nothing wrong with posting memorable moments on social media, it’s important to not confuse enjoying memorable moments with getting validation to confirm your own memorable experiences.
As a late teenager this video really motivates me to try and get rid of my social media addiction. First step was deleting TikTok. I am very happy that I found your video. It helps me to go further and not go back to my old social media addicted self.
I love this video. I deleted Instagram, twitter, and Facebook about a month ago and I really resonate with the anxiety and discomfort aspect. I’m learning to embrace discomfort
This is exactly what I have been doing for a month now, it is all so true what you are saying , I have become a reader now , decluttering my home , doing things i never seem to have had time with before do to social media. I like to go online now to recearch things , health, make-ups , vitamins, prayer, etc. RUclips is excellent for all of this ..I have not stopped social media completely but now limit myself , And I have unfollowed certain so called friends, that helps tremendously, with unnessary reading & posting .. So far I am doing ok with it ..Great video TY
Perfectly timed for my life. I too gave up my social media, (FB, Instagram and TikToc). It was brutal the first couple of weeks. The feeling of boredom and isolation was tough, but I got through it. I too have picked up different things to fill in that time sponge -- now I'm listening to podcasts focused on positive real life experiences. They are slotted into my morning routine. I'm connecting more with friends too. We have actual phone conversations again. I'm limiting my texting to just important notes, not conversations. You hit some amazing pointers. The feeling of missing out of trends, social media dopamine hits and such... but when you walk away or limit the time spent there, WOW... you find out all the important stuff you've really been missing out on, and it so much more fun and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video.
Love this! As someone who grew up before the internet (whaaaat?!) i appreciate the down time of tech-free times and feel much more grounded when I'm offline. Thanks for a fun video full of great ideas :))
Not that I needed a reason to quit social media but thanks for the insight. The whole checking weather and and all of sudden you’re scrolling is hilarious. I’m here because I was bored and thanks for stimulating my brain ❤
These videos are super important! one thing ive found helps is turning your phone onto greyscale. tried to explain this to someone the other day and they said "ah but it will be really horrible to look at." and yeah, thats the point. makes it become this ugly thing that you don't want to look at.
I love the portion where you speak about, having a career online, I wanted to ask, as someone who is a RUclipsr , I teach dance tutorials and part of that is being on top of new dance trends that come out on tik tok and things of that nature, how do I stay on top of these "trends" without having to see all the other clutter. THank you for this video , new subscriber !
Thanks Lord Hec, great question :) I will admit your situation is a bit more challenging, so i have 1 idea that might help. Instead of finding trends yourself, what if you hired a social media intern for a few hours each week to find & gather specific trends for you & then manage your posting? that way you're delegating the "non-essential" tasks to someone else, and you can focus on the high-value add activities ( like creating choreography). I know there is obviously an added expense with this option, but it may actually make you more efficient. Let me know what you think!
I still have my social media accounts, but I deleted the apps. Maybe once a week I download again to check on friends quickly, then delete it again. I also avoid reading comments there. Let me tell you, its so freeing. Social media used to be a big distraction and overwhelming a lot of times, especially reading toxic comments could be stressful. My day to day life has been so much more peaceful and I am less distracted, so I am being more productive too. It also helped me to use YT on restricted mode so I can't see comments. I just quickly got back to normal mode just so I could leave this comment and say that this video was great ❤
Hey that’s Vancouver! I really want to delete my instagram but I’m also afraid of missing out and sometimes want to share moments with people but it also makes me unhappy to be on the app
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RUclips channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 644 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
@HarmonieV Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say based on your posts and profile that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my RUclips channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a RUclipsr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this RUclips thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Hello. I enjoyed your video. One thing I learned about all of these internet tools is this. They don't last long, because they shut down when others are created. I see them as softwares. They are not as important to me. I have other things that I like to do. When I'm done reading something I shut things down.
I read since I was three, my parents didn't get TV until I was ten years old. I love reading, but in a certain sense I don't see the difference between reading and watching anything. Enjoying real life, being alone, being with great people, learning new things, doing what we most love, so many options rather than reading books. I mention it because I've heard quite a few considering books better than internet. Books need to be special too, if they're going to make us waste time.
Ive decided today that I'm not having Tik Tok and Facebook etc on my phone. I can still browse online on my PC from time to time, but I don't want it on my phone anymore, I deleted them and installed kindle, If I feel like I just want to veg out and stare at my phone, I'm going to read a book instead of scrolling social media.
This is a great point - i feel like the BIGGEST work distraction is social media hahaha, i still find myself absentmindedly typing "instagram" into my browser when im subconsciously looking for a dopamine hit while working. I use site blockers, but multiple times a day i find myself doing it anyway, only to hit a "blocked" screen 😂
After so many comments & questions from *my first video on Digital Minimalism* 👉🏼 ruclips.net/video/fntghgq16sk/видео.html , I wanted to do a follow up to answer questions & share 10 things I learned. feel free to *check it out!* 😊 P.S - thanks to today's video Sponsor Aura Health: www.aurahealth.io/harmonievachon
As a 18 year old the only social media I use is youtube or quora. I spend more time on quora then youtube. Im only subcribed to one youtube channel. I don’t have Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit or Twitter.
Don't post in real time ia very very important to note it happened with me i presently posted photo the present moment and then continuously checking how many people check my story how many people like. Wait for few days or after next day posting is very good idea
right?! i recently just finished Shuggie Bain (also by douglas stuart) and it was also a beautiful book - would also recommend if you haven't read it yet! ❤ and thank you!
I just did two essays for class on digital minimalism and I used the example of what are we really missing out on with the kid who likes corn too lmao 🌽
Did you watch the video though? One of the first things I shared is that "quitting" social media or creating healthy boundaries doesn't mean you have to quite "cold turkey" or fully delete your account. My perspective is that you can build a healthier relationship by not having the app on your phone or choosing not to be active online. If you look at my account you can see i post like a handful of times each year - but rarely. now and then if I'm travelling or something I'll post stories, but never in real time. Just a different approach i guess 🤷🏼♀
I deleted Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram for a month one time, and I rediscovered my love for long walks and reading. Also, I never even had Tik Tok. Thank god.
It's kind of interesting because as soon as your brain gets bored it will start looking for other ways to entertain it's self, even if that means going back to basics hahaha
How’s your journey now?
I don't like to live in a world controlled by some company I don't like. they once deleted my insta account. that was it for me. I deleted all these companies out of my life.
I hear you, what was once "a way to connect with your friends", is now sadly just one long consecutive advertisement. it's a bummer when companies prioritize profit over user experience (which they almost always will)
companies dont care whatever you feels, like or not, they work with their system, if u want to delete, just delete dude
This is exactly what I did starting 2023 and I Love it. Starting reading about Stoicism, got back to my paintings and playing tennis and riding the Peloton Bike. I have so much more time now that I deleted my Instagram and hardly get on Facebook anymore. Also I’ve cut down big time on News. Thank you for this video!
No worries! I didn't even think to mention that, but great point - limiting the news is so helpful for overwhelm & dread. constant sensationalized headlines (and world tragedies) are draining on the mind. Thanks for sharing Charlie :)
Me too! I deleted it on January fifth & noticed positive effect ever since! Also reading about stoicism haha! Keep up, Charlie!
Just stepped away from social media and focusing more on creating content on RUclips. Thanks for sharing.
so great to hear, best of luck with everything! :)
Good video. I believe that Precious and memorable moments does not always have to be documented and posted on social media. While there is nothing wrong with posting memorable moments on social media, it’s important to not confuse enjoying memorable moments with getting validation to confirm your own memorable experiences.
As a late teenager this video really motivates me to try and get rid of my social media addiction. First step was deleting TikTok. I am very happy that I found your video. It helps me to go further and not go back to my old social media addicted self.
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I love this video. I deleted Instagram, twitter, and Facebook about a month ago and I really resonate with the anxiety and discomfort aspect. I’m learning to embrace discomfort
it gets easier with time ashley :)
Yes exactly!
Social media hasn't been pure since MySpace
This is exactly what I have been doing for a month now, it is all so true what you are saying , I have become a reader now , decluttering my home , doing things i never seem to have had time with before do to social media. I like to go online now to recearch things , health, make-ups , vitamins, prayer, etc. RUclips is excellent for all of this ..I have not stopped social media completely but now limit myself , And I have unfollowed certain so called friends, that helps tremendously, with unnessary reading & posting ..
So far I am doing ok with it ..Great video TY
Perfectly timed for my life. I too gave up my social media, (FB, Instagram and TikToc). It was brutal the first couple of weeks. The feeling of boredom and isolation was tough, but I got through it. I too have picked up different things to fill in that time sponge -- now I'm listening to podcasts focused on positive real life experiences. They are slotted into my morning routine. I'm connecting more with friends too. We have actual phone conversations again. I'm limiting my texting to just important notes, not conversations. You hit some amazing pointers. The feeling of missing out of trends, social media dopamine hits and such... but when you walk away or limit the time spent there, WOW... you find out all the important stuff you've really been missing out on, and it so much more fun and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video.
Love this! As someone who grew up before the internet (whaaaat?!) i appreciate the down time of tech-free times and feel much more grounded when I'm offline. Thanks for a fun video full of great ideas :))
Thanks for inspiring me to kick the habit. Thank you Harm!
🤗❤ miss you sam!!
Thanks for sharing your experience, I've been off Instagram for nearly two years and counting :) It's been great.
Great to hear! Admittedly I still get sucked into it sometimes - but overall koodos on two years of being offline :)
Not that I needed a reason to quit social media but thanks for the insight. The whole checking weather and and all of sudden you’re scrolling is hilarious. I’m here because I was bored and thanks for stimulating my brain ❤
I dont use other social media other than YT, and I feel more happier
These videos are super important! one thing ive found helps is turning your phone onto greyscale. tried to explain this to someone the other day and they said "ah but it will be really horrible to look at." and yeah, thats the point. makes it become this ugly thing that you don't want to look at.
thats a really great idea, i might look into that 👀
@@HarmonieV thanks, although i saw it on someone elses video, spread the word!
Awww I love your energy!!
I love the portion where you speak about, having a career online, I wanted to ask, as someone who is a RUclipsr , I teach dance tutorials and part of that is being on top of new dance trends that come out on tik tok and things of that nature, how do I stay on top of these "trends" without having to see all the other clutter. THank you for this video , new subscriber !
Thanks Lord Hec, great question :) I will admit your situation is a bit more challenging, so i have 1 idea that might help. Instead of finding trends yourself, what if you hired a social media intern for a few hours each week to find & gather specific trends for you & then manage your posting? that way you're delegating the "non-essential" tasks to someone else, and you can focus on the high-value add activities ( like creating choreography). I know there is obviously an added expense with this option, but it may actually make you more efficient. Let me know what you think!
I still have my social media accounts, but I deleted the apps. Maybe once a week I download again to check on friends quickly, then delete it again. I also avoid reading comments there.
Let me tell you, its so freeing. Social media used to be a big distraction and overwhelming a lot of times, especially reading toxic comments could be stressful. My day to day life has been so much more peaceful and I am less distracted, so I am being more productive too.
It also helped me to use YT on restricted mode so I can't see comments. I just quickly got back to normal mode just so I could leave this comment and say that this video was great ❤
It's been a year since I left Facebook and I can't say that there's anything I miss about it.
I feel much better too
Such a good video!! Great transitions and information!
Hey that’s Vancouver! I really want to delete my instagram but I’m also afraid of missing out and sometimes want to share moments with people but it also makes me unhappy to be on the app
Great advices here :) I've missed your videos !
thank you!! this one was an important one for me to make
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RUclips channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 644 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
Let's gooo nathan! That's awesome :) congrats on your success with the new channel 🙌🏼
@HarmonieV Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say based on your posts and profile that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my RUclips channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a RUclipsr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this RUclips thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Hello. I enjoyed your video. One thing I learned about all of these internet tools is this. They don't last long, because they shut down when others are created. I see them as softwares. They are not as important to me. I have other things that I like to do. When I'm done reading something I shut things down.
Not everything is for free and if it is there's a hidden cost to it
that's the truth 👏🏼
I am glad I watched this one from you. It was very well thought. Helped me gain some reality too. Thankyou for this❤
I read since I was three, my parents didn't get TV until I was ten years old. I love reading, but in a certain sense I don't see the difference between reading and watching anything. Enjoying real life, being alone, being with great people, learning new things, doing what we most love, so many options rather than reading books. I mention it because I've heard quite a few considering books better than internet. Books need to be special too, if they're going to make us waste time.
Thank you so much for this!
Ive decided today that I'm not having Tik Tok and Facebook etc on my phone. I can still browse online on my PC from time to time, but I don't want it on my phone anymore, I deleted them and installed kindle, If I feel like I just want to veg out and stare at my phone, I'm going to read a book instead of scrolling social media.
this is a more realistic way to "quit" socmed. THANK YOUU
I quit ig bc of college and go to my school event make me more productive and study more!
This is a great point - i feel like the BIGGEST work distraction is social media hahaha, i still find myself absentmindedly typing "instagram" into my browser when im subconsciously looking for a dopamine hit while working. I use site blockers, but multiple times a day i find myself doing it anyway, only to hit a "blocked" screen 😂
Excellent video
great video, thanks:)
my pleasure, thanks Anna! :)
Great video.
Helpful 🌀
After so many comments & questions from *my first video on Digital Minimalism* 👉🏼 ruclips.net/video/fntghgq16sk/видео.html , I wanted to do a follow up to answer questions & share 10 things I learned. feel free to *check it out!* 😊
P.S - thanks to today's video Sponsor Aura Health: www.aurahealth.io/harmonievachon
I still enjoy social media. Podcasts annoy me. I have no issues with retaining memories. Nice bird house.
Totally fair! there is nothing wrong with enjoying social media if that works for you :)
As a 18 year old the only social media I use is youtube or quora. I spend more time on quora then youtube. Im only subcribed to one youtube channel. I don’t have Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit or Twitter.
Don't post in real time ia very very important to note it happened with me i presently posted photo the present moment and then continuously checking how many people check my story how many people like. Wait for few days or after next day posting is very good idea
Deleted linkedin as wellZ it can be very toxic
I have a dopaminendefiency and tiktok is so difficult to delete
Young Mungo destroyed me. 😔 Thank you for this video 🥰
right?! i recently just finished Shuggie Bain (also by douglas stuart) and it was also a beautiful book - would also recommend if you haven't read it yet! ❤ and thank you!
What if we use Instagram for business?
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The problem is RUclips
Just curious. Do you incl WhatsApp. Like posting on your WhatsApp status and viewing people's statuses etc ?
i've never had whatapp actually!!
кирилица там
I just did two essays for class on digital minimalism and I used the example of what are we really missing out on with the kid who likes corn too lmao 🌽
hahaha it's a prime example
I agree with what you saying but you’re still on instagram?! I checked out pf curiosity… ehhh influencers
Did you watch the video though? One of the first things I shared is that "quitting" social media or creating healthy boundaries doesn't mean you have to quite "cold turkey" or fully delete your account. My perspective is that you can build a healthier relationship by not having the app on your phone or choosing not to be active online. If you look at my account you can see i post like a handful of times each year - but rarely. now and then if I'm travelling or something I'll post stories, but never in real time. Just a different approach i guess 🤷🏼♀
I dont